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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Police & Fire

Sex Crimes Involving Minor: Man Charged In Northern Westchester Following a weeks-long investigation, a Northern Westchester man faces sex crime offenses that involved a minor, police say. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Bedford Hills resident Rony Hernandez on Friday, March 3, according to the Bedford Police Department. Hernandez was arraigned in the Town of Bedford Justice Court on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act. Authorities added that the act involved a minor, but did not provide any futher details. Hernandez has since been held in Westchester County Correctional Facility pending a future court…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

News

ID Released Of MD Woman Who Died After Turbulence Diverts Plane To Bradley International The name of a Maryland woman who died after a turbulence event forced a plane to land at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut has been released by authorities. Montgomery County resident Dana Hyde, 55, of Cabin John, suffered fatal injuries from the flight, which landed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday, March 3, according to Connecticut State Police. Related story - Lufthansa Flight Hit With 'Significant Turbulence' Forced To Divert To Dulles Airport Troopers responded to the airport at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Friday to assist with the medical emerg…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

News

ID Released Of Woman Who Died After Turbulence Diverts Plane To Bradley International The name of a woman who died after a turbulence event forced a plane to land at Bradley International Airport has been released by authorities. Maryland resident Dana Hyde, age 55, of the city of Cabin John in Montgomery County, suffered fatal injuries from the flight, which landed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday, March 3, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the Hartford County airport around 3:50 p.m. on Friday to assist with the medical emergency. Hyde was then taken by ambulance to Saint Francis Medical Center in Hartford, where she…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Obituaries

Former Fire Chief From Somers Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' A former chief of a fire department in Northern Westchester who remained active in serving the community has died. Irwin Schriro, the ex-chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, died on Sunday, March 5 at the age of 63 following a short illness, the fire department announced. Originally joining the department in 1987, Schriro served as chief from both 1999-2001 and 2011-2014. He remained an active member up to his death and had finished qualifying a new driver on her first piece of fire apparatus just before his illness, the department said. During his…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Police & Fire

Car Flips Over On Taconic State Parkway In Millwood, Driver Hospitalized One person was taken to a hospital after their vehicle flipped over on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Friday, March 3 just after noon when a car flipped over on the Taconic State Parkway southbound in Millwood just past the Exit 8 ramp, according to the Millwood Fire Department. The occupant of the vehicle was able to free themselves from the wreckage and was evaluated by personnel from Ossining EMS and the Millwood Fire Department. The driver was then taken to Westchester Medical Center to be treated for their injuries.

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Police & Fire

Police In Northern Westchester Investigating Missing Persons Case Police in Northern Westchester are searching for a missing man who has not been seen for more than a week. Jorge Vasquez, age 37, was last seen at his home in Bedford on Old Post Road on Friday, Feb. 24 around 6 p.m., and has been missing since, according to the Bedford Police Department. He is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and around 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police did not have a description of his last known clothing. Vasquez is known to frequent several casinos, authorities added. Anyone with information …

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Business

Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors are already singing praises of a new wood-fired pizza place in eastern Connecticut that prides itself on using fresh local ingredients. Windham County's Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza, located in Willimantic at 744 Main St., is an all-new "Harvest-to-Hearth" restaurant that held a grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 17, and has already seen plenty of patrons. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and also featured speeches from Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Windham Mayor Tom DiVivo, Mansfield Mayor Toni Moran, and other restaurant owners in the area. The…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Business

New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say Those in Westchester looking for a great spot to grab a bagel and coffee are in for a treat. Earlier Report - Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Bagel Girl in North White Plains, which opened in October 2022 and is located at 731 North Broadway, has already become a beloved breakfast place for many customers. Owned by Westchester native Lauren Bucci, a first-time small business owner who decided to fulfill her dream of being her own boss after the pandemic, Bagel Girl lives up to its name and serves a variety of fresh-baked bagels each morning. Bagel options incl…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Police & Fire

Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Northern Westchester Facility, Police Say A Connecticut man employed as a nurse at a New York prison is charged with raping an inmate, police say. The incident was originally reported by New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester in September 2022, state police said. This report prompted an investigation that eventually determined that 54-year-old Waterbury resident Michael Adeleke had allegedly raped an inmate. Adeleke was then arrested and charged with third-degree rape on Wednesday, March 1. He…

by Ben Crnic

03/05/2023

Lifestyle

American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To Westchester Singer-songwriter Haley Reinhart, who is known for her successful stint on American Idol, will be bringing her latest tour to Westchester. Reinhart will be performing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 City Place on Friday, March 17 as part of her "Off The Ground Tour 2023." Rising to fame after appearing on the popular television show "American Idol," Reinhart originally appeared in the 9th season of the show in 2010 but failed to get to the Hollywood round. She did not let this deter her though and ended up placing third in the show's 10th season in 201…

by Ben Crnic

03/05/2023

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