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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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Politics
'We Did It': Jahana Hayes Declares Victory In Heated CT Congressional District, Logan Concedes 'We Did It': Jahana Hayes Declares Victory In Heated CT Congressional District, Logan Concedes
'We Did It': Jahana Hayes Declares Victory In Heated CT Congressional District, Logan Concedes After several long hours of counting votes, Democratic US Rep. Jahana Hayes has finally declared victory in her race against Republican challenger George Logan for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.  Earlier Report - CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose' Hayes, who will serve her third term in the seat, won by 1,842 votes with 50.36 percent of all votes cast, according to The New York Times. Logan got 49.64 percent of the vote. This margin is above the amount that would require a recount by state law, according to Connecticut's Office of …

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Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District
Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan has squeezed out a win against Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for the 18th US Congressional District.  Earlier Report - Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Ryan won the contest by just over 2,000 votes, earning 50.4 percent of the total votes cast, according to the New York Times. Schmitt compiled 49.6 percent of the vote. In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, celebrated his hard-fought victory.  Now we begin the real work to unify our country an…

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Police & Fire
Westchester Detectives Awarded For Solving Multiple Cell Phone Thefts Across Hudson Valley Westchester Detectives Awarded For Solving Multiple Cell Phone Thefts Across Hudson Valley
Westchester Detectives Awarded For Solving Multiple Cell Phone Thefts Across Hudson Valley Two police officers in Westchester County were awarded for catching a suspect involved in numerous cell phone thefts across the Hudson Valley.  Detectives Brandon Amlung and Kevin McGovern of the Westchester County Police Department were recognized for solving connected larcenies that happened at cell phone stores in Mount Kisco, and Rockland County in Ramapo and Spring Valley, Westchester County Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 8.  On Jan. 14, 2021, around 2:15 p.m., two iPhones were stolen from a T-Mobile store in Mount Kisco when a suspect ripped them out of the store's d…

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Police Officers Awarded Medal For Saving Mount Kisco Woman's Life Police Officers Awarded Medal For Saving Mount Kisco Woman's Life
Police Officers Awarded Medal For Saving Mount Kisco Woman's Life Two police officers have been presented an award for saving the life of a Northern Westchester woman.  Sgt. Michael Ritell and Police Officer Nicholas Mirko of the Westchester County Police Department were given the award for resuscitating a Mount Kisco woman when she suffered a medical emergency, according to an announcement by the police department on Saturday, Nov. 5.  On Nov. 10, 2021, Ritell and Mirko responded to a residence in Mount Kisco on Grove Street when they found the unresponsive woman on a back porch, slumped over and not breathing, according to police.  …

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Business
The Future Is Now: New 'Fiture' Workout Store To Open In White Plains The Future Is Now: New 'Fiture' Workout Store To Open In White Plains
The Future Is Now: New 'Fiture' Workout Store To Open In White Plains A futuristic workout store is set to open soon in a Westchester County mall.  The first "Fiture" store in the U.S. will open on Friday, Nov. 11 in White Plains at The Westchester Mall located at 125 Westchester Ave., according to an announcement from the company.  The business will sell the company's interactive home fitness mirrors, which contain motion capture technology that offers "real-time feedback through form correction as well as pacing, timing and movement feedback," according to the announcement.  The mirrors are paired with a monthly subscription to the…

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Business
Developer Closes Deal On 203-Unit Mixed-Income Housing Parcel In Port Chester Developer Closes Deal On 203-Unit Mixed-Income Housing Parcel In Port Chester
Developer Closes Deal On 203-Unit Mixed-Income Housing Parcel In Port Chester A major real estate developer has closed on the purchase of a fully-entitled parcel in Westchester County that is planned to be a mix of rental housing, retail space, and community facilities. The Hudson Companies (Hudson) acquired a parcel in Port Chester located at 27-45 North Main St. (Route 1) and 28 Adee St. that will be developed into 203 mixed-income residential units in addition to commercial space, according to an announcement by the company from Wednesday, Nov. 9.  The future development, which has not yet been named, will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and t…

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News
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale A water main break in Westchester County is leaving some people without water.  The break was discovered on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Hartsdale on Meadowview Drive, causing some residents to lose water access, according to an alert from the Town of Greensburgh.  The town's public works department is now working to make the necessary repairs, and the cause of the break has been identified, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  Feiner also said the break may impact water quality as well. "It's a big break so residents may experience brown water. Leave the water running for 20 minutes…

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Politics
Yorktown Supervisor Slater Wins Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester Yorktown Supervisor Slater Wins Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester
Yorktown Supervisor Slater Wins Assembly Race Representing Northern Westchester Republican Matt Slater was able to pull off a win against his Democrat challenger, Kathleen Valletta for the New York 94th Assembly District seat, which includes much of the region.  Slater, who currently serves as Yorktown Supervisor, earned 62.5 percent of votes and beat Valletta by more than 14,000 votes. Running on issues such as the high cost of living for the region and concerns about crime, Slater said he believed he struck a chord with voters.  "I believe our message resonated strongly with voters because they know New York State is entirely too expensive to liv…

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Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County
Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County Incumbent Democratic US Rep. Jamaal Bowman trounced Republican challenger Miriam Levitt Flisser to once again represent New York's 16th congressional district, which includes much of Westchester County.  Bowman beat Flisser, the former mayor of Scarsdale, by more than 50,000 votes, according to Ballotpedia.  In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Bowman outlined his priorities for his second term.  "We will continue to fight for health care as a right, not a privilege. We will continue to fight for reproductive freedom. We will continue to fight for meaningful gu…

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CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose' CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose'
CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose' The race for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District between Democratic US Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican challenger George Logan is still too close to call, with the results containing national implications for which party will control Congress.  Hayes currently leads with 50.37 percent, or 126,893 votes, compared to Logan's 49.63 percent, or 125,052 votes, with more than 95 percent of votes counted, according to The New York Times as of Wednesday afternoon.  Hayes, the first African-American woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, is running for a third term to represent Connectic…

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