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Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed
Jacob Burns Film Center Completes Renovations In Pleasantville: Here's What Changed A beloved independent theater in Northern Westchester has announced the completion of renovations that will make viewing experiences better for visitors.  The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, located at 364 Manville Rd. (Route 117), announced the completion of their refurbishment project on Monday, May 1, according to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.  The project, which was undertaken over the last few months, adds plush new seats, increased legroom and accessibility, new handrails, and updated hearing loop technology.  A video showing the extensive work and resulting chang…

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Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Tuckahoe Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Tuckahoe
Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Tuckahoe A day-long film shoot in Westchester is causing some traffic interruptions for commuters and residents, police said.  The shoot, which is being hosted by the village of Tuckahoe, will last from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, and cause a variety of traffic delays and road closures in the area of Depot Square and Oak Avenue near the Tuckahoe MTA train station, according to Tuckahoe Police.  Specifically, the entrance to the western portion of Depot Square and a portion of Oak Avenue will be closed for the duration of the filming.  Any residents of Oak Avenue and commute…

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Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Greenburgh A woman was killed in a late-night crash after her car crashed into a tree and then rolled into a ditch in front of a Westchester shopping center, police said.  The crash happened on Tuesday, May 2 around 1:20 a.m., when police in Greenburgh were alerted to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 407 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), according to Greenburgh Police.  Once arriving at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle in a drainage ditch in front of the Crossroads Shopping Plaza.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that a gray Hyundai Elantra had been driving eastbound on…

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Police & Fire
Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Mount Vernon, Officials Say Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Mount Vernon, Officials Say
Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Mount Vernon, Officials Say Authorities are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man repeatedly in an attempted robbery incident down the street from an elementary school in Westchester, officials said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 2 around 12:30 p.m., when Mount Vernon Police responded to a report of a man stabbed at 36 West Fifth St., down the street from Cecil H. Parker Elementary School, according to Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen.  Once they arrived at the scene, police found 44-year-old Derek Fox of Yonkers suffering from stab wounds to his right arm and the right side…

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Business
CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say
CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say A beloved family-owned business in Connecticut that sold plants, trees, perennials, and more to countless families over the decades has permanently closed after 74 years.  Shelley's Garden Center, located in Branford at 217 Main St. (Route 146), closed its doors on Sunday, April 30, the business's owners announced on social media.  Originally started in 1949 by Norm and Marion Chambers, the garden center began as a produce stand at Marion's family's restaurant, Smitty's Stonewall Cafe.  After several years of being referred to as "The Stand," Norm and Marion were able to save enough money…

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New Eatery Opens In Stamford: 'Just What We Needed,' Visitors Say New Eatery Opens In Stamford: 'Just What We Needed,' Visitors Say
New Eatery Opens In Stamford: 'Just What We Needed,' Visitors Say An all-new eatery in Fairfield County dedicated to using farm-grown, authentic ingredients in their vegetable-focused meals is proving to be a solid option for those on a health kick.  DIG, which opened a new location in Stamford at 43 High Ridge Rd. on Monday, April 24, already has visitors raving about its sustainably-sourced menu options, most of which include locally-grown vegetables.  The restaurant offers various bowls, trays, and plates with mainly vegetables, meats, and grains.  Examples include:  The "Classic Dig" bowl, which consists of charred chicken, roas…

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Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home
Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home An adorable dog who was abandoned and chained to the front door of a shelter in Northern Westchester has found herself a new forever home.  The dog, a pit bull mix originally named Sesame, was abandoned at Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 5, the shelter announced.  Earlier Report - Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned Believed to be between 7 to 9 years old, Sesame was adopted by foster parents after she was abandoned. However, on Monday, May 1, Adopt-a-Dog announced that Sesame had been taken in by a new family.  …

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Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Yorktown Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Yorktown
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Yorktown One person was taken to an area hospital when their car crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester, requiring a delicate rescue to avoid downed lines.  The crash happened on Thursday, April 27 around 11:30 p.m., when first responders in Yorktown were sent to Saw Mill River Road between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street for a reported motor vehicle accident, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  Once arriving, firefighters found that a car had crashed into a utility pole, knocking it down across the roadway and downing power lines. The falling pole …

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Business
New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers
New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Yonkers Four new retailers, including a new eatery, have opened up shop at a busy strip plaza in Westchester.  The new businesses, all located in Yonkers at the Fleetwood Plaza located at 850 Bronx River Rd. right by the Cross County Parkway, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 1 with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in attendance.  One of the new retailers to open at the plaza is Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, which serves a variety of frozen desserts that will certainly satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.  In addition to countless flavors of Italian ice and frozen custard,…

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Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say
Teens, Young Adults Targeted By Fake Check Scam: Suspect At Large In Larchmont, Police Say Authorities in Westchester are searching for a suspect who has been asking teenagers and young adults to cash fake checks for him as a way to get them to send him large amounts of money, officials said.  The search was prompted by two incidents that happened in the village of Larchmont at a Chase Bank located at 125 Chatsworth Ave., village officials said on Monday, April 24.  The two incidents involved a suspect approaching female teenagers and asking them to cash a fake check for him, claiming that he cannot cash the check against his account.  The man would then offe…

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