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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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Lifestyle

Winning $100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In CT Although the massive $754.6 million jackpot eluded the Nutmeg State, one lucky winner in Connecticut still won a whopping $100,000 from their prize-winning ticket. The winning ticket sold in Connecticut for the Monday, Feb. 6 drawing was actually worth $50,000, but the prize was doubled because of a Power Play. The $100,000 prize was the highest amount won in the state for Monday's drawing, CT Lottery announced. The location where the winning ticket was sold has not yet been revealed. As for the $754.6 million jackpot, the enormous prize was won by a lucky person in Washington state after …

by Ben Crnic

02/07/2023

News

Victims Come Forward: New Rochelle Man Charged With Sex Offenses Against Children, DA Says In the wake of a Westchester County man being charged with sex offenses against children, officials are asking any of his possible victims to come forward. The announcement comes after 22-year-old New Rochelle resident Jason Ricketts was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 2, after an investigation prompted by a referral from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said. Since his arrest, Ricketts has been charged with the following felony sex offenses involving children: First-degree course of sexual c…

by Ben Crnic

02/06/2023

Schools

Pipes Burst At School In Peekskill: Cold Temperatures Cause Flooding Freezing cold temperatures caused pipes to burst in a Northern Westchester Middle School, which resulted in parts of the building flooding. At around 3 p.m. in the afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 4, a fire suppression sprinkler in the ceiling of a stairwell at Peekskill Middle School froze because of the high wind gusts and cold temperatures, according to a letter sent to parents by Superintendent David Mauricio. This caused a pipe to burst, sending water into the stairwell which eventually traveled through hallways into several classrooms in a portion of the school. A notice w…

by Ben Crnic

02/06/2023

Police & Fire

Smoke Shop Busted For Selling 'Unlawful' Products In Yonkers: Police A smoke shop in Westchester County is in trouble after selling illegal substances out of a hidden room, police said. A smoke shop located in Yonkers at 15 Palisade Avenue was discovered to be selling unlawful products, Yonkers Police announced on Sunday, Feb. 5. The unlicensed and illegal substances, which were allegedly stored in a hidden room before being sold to the public, included: THC edibles; Vaping products; Cannabis and cannabis oils. The offending products were confiscated by police, and the business was issued numerous citations. Police said i…

by Ben Crnic

02/06/2023

News

New Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Still Delayed Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester A person was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester, delaying service and prompting an investigation. Earlier Report - Person Reportedly Struck By Train: Metro-North Service Delayed In Peekskill The person was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, and died as a result of their injuries, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said. The pers…

by Ben Crnic

02/06/2023

Police & Fire

Video: Man Resists Arrest In Waterbury, Found With Illegal Gun, Heroin, Police Say A Waterbury man suspected of being involved in multiple shots fired incidents in the city was found to be in possession of an illegally-owned gun and narcotics, police said. On Thursday, Feb. 2, around 3:30 p.m., police in Waterbury were patrolling the city's downtown area when they received a complaint that a man had been loading a gun and causing a disturbance in the area of West Main Street and Leavenworth Street, according to Waterbury Police Lieutenant Ryan Bessette. After arriving in the area, officers found a suspect matching the provided description and recognized him as …

by Ben Crnic

02/06/2023

Lifestyle

Ready To Mingle? NY 2nd Best State To Be Single, Report Says For New York residents feeling lonely as Valentine's Day approaches, the results of one new report may bring comforting news. New York has been named the second-best state in the nation to be single in, according to a new report released by Wallethub on Monday, Jan. 30. The report compares all 50 states across three key dimensions: dating economics, dating opportunities, and romance and fun. According to the report, New York ranks: First in the nation for dating opportunities; Worst in the nation for dating economics; Second in the nation for romance and fun. Desp…

by Ben Crnic

02/05/2023

Schools

HS Senior Wins $1K Award In Northern Westchester For Brain Cancer Research A high school senior from Northern Westchester has earned $1,000 as part of the prize for winning a prestigious national award for her research into brain cancer treatment. Byram Hills High School senior Samantha Schaevitz of Armonk is one of four winners in the US of the 2023 Neuroscience Research Prize, which is handed out by the American Academy of Neurology, according to an announcement by the Byram Hills Central School District from Monday, Jan. 30. The prize for winning the award includes $1,000 as well as a trip to Boston, where Schaevitz will present …

by Ben Crnic

02/05/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Slams Into Guardrail On Westchester Highway: Police A man is facing charges after driving drunk and hitting a guardrail on a busy highway exit ramp in Westchester County, police said. On Saturday, Jan. 28, around 12:20 a.m., police responded to a one-car crash in White Plains by Interstate 287 west on the Exit 6 ramp, according to state police. After arriving at the scene, police determined that the driver, 46-year-old Tarrytown resident Eric Petrich, had been driving on the ramp in a Toyota Camry when he struck a guardrail and his car became disabled. Petrich was not injured in the crash. After investigating, author…

by Ben Crnic

02/05/2023

Business

Ridgefield Cafe Praised For 'Excellent, Satisfying' Food A cafe in Fairfield County perfect for those with specialized diets is receiving a warm reception from visitors. Botanika Cafe, which opened around March 2022 and is located in Ridgefield at 424 Main St., only serves plant-based organic food made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients. Popular vegan dishes served by the eatery, which serves breakfast and lunch, include buffalo cauliflower wraps, buckwheat pancakes, crepes, Budha bowls, and pesto avocado toast. All of the food is made from in-house ingredients, according to the restaurant. "Our passion is providing genuine foods of su…

by Ben Crnic

02/05/2023

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