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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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Schools
Data Breach Reported At School District In Northern Westchester Data Breach Reported At School District In Northern Westchester
Data Breach Reported At School District In Northern Westchester A data breach may have exposed information related to some students at a school district in Northern Westchester.  The breach was announced by Mount Pleasant Central School District Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo on Friday, Feb. 17, who said that several student email passwords may have been compromised by the incident.  After the data breach was discovered on Friday, an investigation into the matter found that several passwords belonging to Grade 7 students in the district had been posted to a shared Google Classroom during the 2020-2021 school year. After this document was …

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Obituaries
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…

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News
Man Who Fatally Shot Neighbor 5 Times Then Hid In River In Yonkers Sentenced Man Who Fatally Shot Neighbor 5 Times Then Hid In River In Yonkers Sentenced
Man Who Fatally Shot Neighbor 5 Times Then Hid In River In Yonkers Sentenced A man will spend decades in prison after fatally shooting his neighbor five times in Westchester County before hiding from police in a river.  Earlier Report - Man Who Hid In Saw Mill River Admits To Fatally Shooting Victim 5 Times In Yonkers: DA Yonkers resident Terrence Gonzalez, age 31, was sentenced to 25 years to life for fatally shooting 23-year-old Lateef Butler outside the Yonkers apartment building on Nepperhan Avenue that they both shared, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Thursday, Feb. 16.  The shooting happened on June…

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Police & Fire
Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Mall In Westchester, Suspect Still On Loose Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Mall In Westchester, Suspect Still On Loose
Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Mall In Westchester, Suspect Still On Loose Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint at an outdoor mall in Westchester County while he was walking with a young girl.  The incident happened on Wednesday night, Feb. 15 around 8:15 p.m. in Yonkers at the Ridge Hill outdoor shopping center, according to Yonkers Police.  At this time, a 28-year-old man from the Bronx had been walking on Market Street across from Whole Foods with another adult and a young girl when the suspect drove up in a light-colored Toyota vehicle and pointed a gun at him, demanding a piece of jewelry.  Once the man handed the je…

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Business
Brookfield Restaurant Forced To Allow Service Animals, Improve Accessibility After Complaints Brookfield Restaurant Forced To Allow Service Animals, Improve Accessibility After Complaints
Brookfield Restaurant Forced To Allow Service Animals, Improve Accessibility After Complaints A restaurant in Fairfield County will improve accessibility for disabled people and start allowing service animals after reaching a settlement with federal officials following complaints from a patron.  The owners of Down The Hatch, located in Brookfield at 292 Candlewood Lake Rd., have reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut to resolve allegations that the restaurant was out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, US Attorney Vanessa Avery announced on Monday, Feb. 13.  The settlement stemmed from an A…

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Police & Fire
Brush Fire Almost Reaches Homes In Hudson Valley, Leaves Backyards, Toys Scorched Brush Fire Almost Reaches Homes In Hudson Valley, Leaves Backyards, Toys Scorched
Brush Fire Almost Reaches Homes In Hudson Valley, Leaves Backyards, Toys Scorched A brush fire in the Hudson Valley left the edges of backyards and some residents' belongings blackened and singed by the time the blaze was put out.  Earlier Report - Smoke From Blazing Brush Fire Spreads Through Neighborhood In Mahopac The fire started on Wednesday, Feb. 15 around 3:30 p.m., when firefighters and police in Putnam County were sent to Mahopac in the area of 50 Astor Dr., where the blaze had started behind the residence.  Once arriving, firefighters discovered that the fire was quickly making its way up the hill behind Astor Drive to Tulip Road, where more houses were in da…

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Lifestyle
Westchester Man Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Westchester Man Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize
Westchester Man Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize This story has been updated. A Westchester County man is a million dollars richer after claiming his second-place Powerball prize.  The White Plains resident claimed his $1 million second-place prize, which he won for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Powerball drawing held on Nov. 22, 2022, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The winning numbers were 13 19 36 39 59 Powerball 13. After the required withholdings, he received a lump sum of $651,000.  For those wondering where he bought the lucky ticket, it was purchased at a 7-Eleven located in El…

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Business
Planet Fitness Opens New Location In Danbury Planet Fitness Opens New Location In Danbury
Planet Fitness Opens New Location In Danbury Gym-goers can sign up for a membership at an all-new Planet Fitness location in Fairfield County.  The new gym, located at 19 Backus Ave. in the Danbury Square shopping mall, hosted a grand opening event on Thursday, Feb. 16 to celebrate the new 20,000 square feet location.  The new gym will feature state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, and is meant to provide a clean environment for people "of all fitness levels," Planet Fitness officials said.  The new location will be open seven days a week. It joins the other Planet Fitness in Danbury located at 1…

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Police & Fire
Have Footage? Fatal Stabbing Of 19-Year-Old In Mount Vernon Still Unsolved, Police Seek Help Have Footage? Fatal Stabbing Of 19-Year-Old In Mount Vernon Still Unsolved, Police Seek Help
Have Footage? Fatal Stabbing Of 19-Year-Old In Mount Vernon Still Unsolved, Police Seek Help A police department in Westchester County is asking for help from any members of the public who may have information related to the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man.  Earlier Report - ID Released For 19-Year-Old Stabbing Victim From Mount Vernon The stabbing happened on Saturday, Feb. 11, when Mount Vernon resident Sergey Tonkovid was found lying on the ground in Mount Vernon in the area of North Columbus Avenue (Route 22) and East Lincoln Avenue around 4 p.m.  Tonkovid later succumbed to a single stab wound in his chest at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, according…

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Business
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor A new Shake Shack location in South Windsor has begun serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers. The Hartford County fast food eatery opened at 601 Evergreen Way on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m., marking the sixth location in Connecticut and the second in the county.  The Shake Shack location is the latest business to open its doors at the Promenade Shoppes at Evergreen Walk, a popular outdoor mall. The restaurant celebrated its first day in business with a grand opening celebration attended by employees and local officials, including Mayor Liz Pendleton and Town Manager Micha…

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