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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Business

Popular BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant In Northern Westchester A popular smokehouse in Northern Westchester is undertaking a truly transformative New Year's resolution, as it will soon be turning into a Thai restaurant. Peekskill Smokehouse, located at 15 North Division St., will be transforming into "Thaimeless Thai" in 2024, the owners announced on social media earlier in December. To make the change, the smokehouse will close for a brief hiatus beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the owners added. "During this brief hiatus, our talented team will be working their magic to unveil a brand-new menu, train in the art of Thai cuisine, and sprinkle s…

by Ben Crnic

12/29/2023

Police & Fire

Car Goes Up In Flames At Northern Westchester Intersection Firefighters had to race to a Northern Westchester intersection after a car caught on fire, officials said. The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 24 just after 3:30 p.m., when firefighters from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the intersection of Pines Bridge Road and Moseman Avenue for a motor vehicle fire, the department said. Once initial crews arrived at the scene, they confirmed that a vehicle was up in flames and called for more manpower. Once more units arrived, the blaze was quickly extinguished, according to fire officials. Units spent around an hour and 20 …

by Ben Crnic

12/29/2023

Lifestyle

New Update: 50 Cent Stops By Westchester Stew Leonard's, Meets With Fans, Officials Elected officials, police, and fans had their chance to be star-struck when famous rapper 50 Cent made a stop at a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester to hold a signing event. The 48-year-old acclaimed rapper stopped by Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers, located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr., on Thursday night, Dec. 28 to promote his cognac brand, Branson, and his champagne, Le Chemin du Roi. Earlier Report - 50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers While there, 50 Cent met with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County Legislator Jam…

by Ben Crnic

12/29/2023

Police & Fire

Officer Injured After Cruiser Collides With Vehicle, Hits Parked Car In CT Incident A police officer was taken to a hospital after their cruiser collided with another vehicle while driving to the scene of a disturbance in Connecticut. The incident happened in Hartford County on Thursday, Dec. 28 just before 7:15 a.m., when Manchester Police officers were dispatched to an active disturbance call. According to the department, a marked patrol vehicle that was driving to the scene of this disturbance with lights and sirens activated had been traveling south on Main Street (Route 83) in the area of Pearl Street when another car abruptly turned left in front of it.&n…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

Police & Fire

Update: New Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting of a suspect during an incident that also left a State Police K9 dead, officials announced. The investigation is focusing on an incident in New London County on Thursday, Dec. 21 that resulted in the death of 42-year-old Vaughn Malloy and State Police K9 Broko, the Office of the Inspector General announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Earlier Report - CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty In Pawcatuck: 'Was Hero In Every Sense' According to officials, around 7:30 p.m. on the da…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

Lifestyle

50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Those who are fans of both champagne and acclaimed rapper 50 Cent will want to stop by a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester, where he will be holding a signing event. New, updated report - Update: 50 Cent Makes Stop At Yonkers Stew Leonard's, Meets With Fans, Officials The rapper will be visiting Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers, located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr., on Thursday, Dec. 28 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The event was announced by the 48-year-old 50 Cent on his Instagram page. "Pull up on me, Yonkers," he wrote. The successful rapper, actor, and businessman has sold…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

Business

White Plains To Celebrate Annual Restaurant Month: These Eateries Participating A city in Westchester is gearing up for a month-long celebration of dining that will offer a wide range of delicious specials to those who visit participating restaurants. Downtown White Plains will be holding its fourth annual Restaurant Month between Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Wednesday, Jan. 31, the city's Business Improvement District announced. Those who decide to visit participating establishments will get to treat themselves to prix fixe specials starting at $22.95 for lunch or $32.95 for dinner, or a second-tier dinner option going for $42.95, BID officials said. These s…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

News

$20M Scheme: Former Rye Resident Steals Funds From Bank For Investment Firm, Feds Say A former Westchester resident faces charges after allegedly stealing funds from a bank through lines of credit totaling $20 million for the multi-million-dollar municipal tax lien investment firm that he founded, federal officials announced. John Arthur Hanratty, a 49-year-old New York-licensed attorney who lived in Rye until 2019 before moving to San Juan, Puerto Rico, was arrested on fraud charges in connection with a scheme to steal money from a bank for his investment firm, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said. According to federal officials,&nb…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

News

44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In This Westchester Location The family of a missing man who was last seen at locations in both New York and Connecticut is asking the public for help in locating him. New, updated report: Man Reported Missing In Westchester Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges Norman Allen-Meyer Shaw, age 44, has gone missing, his wife Veronica Shaw said on Thursday, Dec. 28. Shaw was last seen in both the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon and the New Haven County city of West Haven. He has also been seen in Riverview, Florida, his wife said. He is described as being 6-foot-2 and weighing between 180 and…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

Obituaries

First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' A woman who made her mark on history by becoming the first female mayor of a village in Westchester is being remembered for her consistent dedication to her community and her always-present kindness. Eileen (Downing) Pilla, who was the first female mayor of Tarrytown from 1987 to 1999, died on Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in Tarrytown in 1931, Pilla attended Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, where she began her lifelong tendency to involve herself in countless activities. After graduating, she went on to attend the Washington Sch…

by Ben Crnic

12/28/2023

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