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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

Business
Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say
Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say Those craving their next sugar fix now have a new eatery to try in Westchester.  The Dressed Pretzel & Co., located in Larchmont at 141 Larchmont Ave., opened up in late January 2023 and serves a variety of gourmet pretzels covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and more.  The new eatery celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 2.  Some notable pretzel flavors that are destined to be loved by anyone with a sweet tooth include peanut butter cup, lemon meringue, and "banoffee," which combines banana and toffee.  View this post on Instag…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Westchester Home: Police Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Westchester Home: Police
Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Westchester Home: Police Police are searching for a suspect who was able to use a garage door opener in an unlocked car to break into a residence in Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, March 3, around 6 a.m., when police in Greenburgh received a report of an attempted theft of a vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the Cotswold section of the town, according to Greenburgh Police.  Police determined that the suspect was able to get into the unlocked vehicle and remove the garage door opener inside. He then used it to get into the residence, where he was confronted by the resident insi…

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Police & Fire
Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose
Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Police are searching for a suspect who seems to really enjoy his coffee.  Authorities in New London County are looking for a man who stole three coffee makers worth $699.97 from the Target in Waterford located at 900 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) on Saturday, Jan. 28, Waterford Police announced on Friday, March 3.  The department released surveillance footage of the man and his vehicle, which was seen leaving the store's parking lot. In the footage, the suspect, a Black man, is shown wearing a black jacket and black mask.  Anyone with information is asked to call or email&nbs…

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Police & Fire
Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester
Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Police are searching for a robbery suspect who stole cash from a Westchester gas station after forcing the clerk into a rear room.  The incident happened early on Thursday morning, March 2, around 3:45 a.m., when an unknown man entered a Shell gas station in Port Chester on Boston Post Road (US Route 1), according to Port Chester Police.  The suspect then forced his way behind the counter, stole cash from the register, and forced the clerk into a rear stockroom before leaving the store on foot in an unknown direction.  The man did not display a weapon but threatened to harm …

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Business
Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades' Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades'
Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades' A Connecticut restaurant that served as a popular site for celebrations for almost two decades is closing its only location in the state indefinitely.  Fairfield County staple The Melting Pot of Darien, located at 14 Grove St., announced its permanent closure on Wednesday, March 1, citing an inability to reach favorable lease renewal terms as the reason.  In an announcement posted on social media, restaurant owners said the location would be closing "indefinitely" and that there are "no confirmed plans" to reopen the business.  However, the restaurant's owners said that…

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Police & Fire
String Of Vehicle Break-Ins Targets Work Tools In Mount Vernon, Police Investigating String Of Vehicle Break-Ins Targets Work Tools In Mount Vernon, Police Investigating
String Of Vehicle Break-Ins Targets Work Tools In Mount Vernon, Police Investigating Authorities in one Westchester city are reporting an uptick in break-ins that have been targeting work vans.  The break-in incidents have been targeting work vans in Mount Vernon, the city's police department announced on Friday, March 3.  Many of the incidents, which have happened during overnight hours throughout the city, have targeted work tools that are found inside the vans.  The department did not release any specific information regarding a pattern of where and when the incidents have been happening, but warned residents to always lock vehicles.  Police also ad…

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Police & Fire
Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Harrison, Police Say Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Harrison, Police Say
Duo Steals Checks From Mailboxes In Harrison, Police Say Two men face charges after allegedly stealing checks and other mail from mailboxes in Westchester, police said.  On Wednesday, March 1, police in Harrison pulled over a vehicle that had been the subject of a three-day investigation looking into mail thefts in the town, according to Harrison Police.  Inside the vehicle, police found several pieces of mail including stolen checks that had been "fished' out of mailboxes. Officers also found tools that are often used to steal mail out of blue US Post Office mailboxes found on sidewalks.  The two men inside the car were identifie…

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News
$50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester $50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester
$50K Reward Offered After Post Office Armed Robbery In Northern Westchester A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered to anyone with information regarding the two suspects in an armed robbery of a Northern Westchester post office.  Earlier Report - Update: Waccabuc Post Office Robbers Still On Loose The robbery happened on Tuesday, Jan. 10 around 4:30 p.m. at the Waccabuc Post Office located at 2 Post Office Road, according to the US Postal Inspection Service.  On the day of the incident, two suspects entered the post office with silver firearms, demanded money, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.  One suspec…

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Police & Fire
Person Dies After Fall From Window In Mount Vernon: Police Investigating Person Dies After Fall From Window In Mount Vernon: Police Investigating
Person Dies After Fall From Window In Mount Vernon: Police Investigating Police are investigating a death in Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, March 3, just before 3 p.m., when officers in Mount Vernon received a report that a person had fallen from a window at 130 Mount Vernon Ave., according to the city's police department.  Once they arrived at the scene, officers found the person lifeless on the ground.  Authorities currently believe that the person intentionally jumped from the window and no criminality is suspected. Still, detectives are investigating the death.  The person's name is being withheld pending notification of…

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Schools
Pelham HS Student Wins National Contest After Writing About Swastika Found In School Pelham HS Student Wins National Contest After Writing About Swastika Found In School
Pelham HS Student Wins National Contest After Writing About Swastika Found In School A high school student from Westchester is one of the winners of a national journalism contest held by PBS after writing about her district's response to a swastika being found in a stairwell.  Isabella Caruso, a senior at Pelham Memorial High School, was announced as one of the fourteen winners of the PBS 2022 Student Journalism Challenge, a national contest that asks teens to report on stores from their local communities.  Caruso was one of two winners in the "print" category for her story, "Colonial, PMHS PTA leaders call on school board to do more to fight hate and bias after s…

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