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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

Know Him? Yonkers Police Looking To ID Man In Hospital Police are asking for help in identifying a man who is receiving care in a Westchester County hospital. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Yonkers Police said an unidentified man was receiving care in a local hospital, and that they were unable to find proper identification for him. Police said that the man is believed to be a resident of the Getty Square area and that without identification, they would not be able to notify his family that he was in the hospital. The man has not been reported missing, police said. Those with information are asked to call 914-377-7900 or email police…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Lifestyle

Netflix Series ‘28 Days Haunted’ Films At Historic Inn In Connecticut, Report Says A historic inn in Connecticut was used as a filming location for the new Netflix show, "28 Days Haunted," Decider reports. The show, which follows teams of paranormal investigators as they stay in haunted locations for 28 days, used New London County staple the Captain Grant's Inn, located in Preston, at 109 CT-2A as one of these haunted spots, according to Decider. The inn, which was built in 1754, is described as a top destination for ghost hunters and the owner, Carol Matsumoto, wrote a book about the spirits that she believes occupy the property, the outlet reports.&nb…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

Man Stabbed In Neck At Westchester County Restaurant: Police A 38-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a restaurant in Westchester County, police said. On Monday, Oct. 24 at around 9:30 p.m., police in New Rochelle responded to the 300 block of North Avenue, authorities said. When they arrived, police found an employee of the restaurant with a serious cut across his neck, and found out that the suspect had left the scene in a taxicab, according to police. Police were then able to locate and arrest the suspect in the taxicab at the corner of North Avenue and The Boulevard, authorities said. Police said that the suspect is …

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Park In Westchester Police had to chase a coyote back into the woods after it was spotted in a public park in Westchester County. On Saturday night, Oct. 22, police were alerted to a coyote seen in Port Chester at Lyon Park, authorities said in a Facebook post. After locating the coyote, police were able to get the animal into a wooded area by King Street after a "lengthy chase," police said. "Hopefully the coyote got the message to stay clear of congested/ residential areas," Port Chester police said in a post. Police also advised residents to be aware when letting pets outside earl…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Obituaries

Lifelong Northern Westchester Resident, Former 'Miss Mount Kisco' Dies A woman who was a longtime resident of Northern Westchester County and was once crowned "Miss Mount Kisco" died on Saturday, Oct. 8. Carole Ann Genussa of Bedford died at the age of 88, according to her obituary. Born in Mount Kisco, Genussa worked with troubled youth at the Pleasantville Cottage School for thirty years, and also volunteered at the St. Patrick's Parish for six decades, her obituary said. Genussa lived in Bedford since building her home with her husband, Philip, in 1958, and she had a love for hosting her family and friends for dinner …

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Lifestyle

New Luxury Condominiums Open In Westchester County A newly opened luxury condominium building in Westchester County is now available for tours. On Thursday, Oct. 20, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new building, located in Bronxville at 100 Pondfield Road. The building features 11 two-bedroom and three-bedroom residences with "expansive open layouts, premium finishes, and an array of fantastic shops and services right outside the door," according to developers. The residences each have tall ceilings, oversized windows, and open kitchens, and come furnished with "upscale stainless steel appliances," developers s…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Traffic

Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said. The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said. Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

New Details: ID Released Of 41-Year-Old Pulled From River In Westchester County The identity of a 41-year-old man pulled from a river in Westchester County has been released by police. Earlier Report - Body Of 41-Year-Old Pulled From River In Yonkers The man is identified as William Tunley of Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police. Tunley's body was found in the Saw Mill River at the Chicken Island Daylighting Park on Sunday, Oct. 23, authorities said. Yonkers Police said that they did not suspect there was foul play involved, but that detectives were investigating "the exact cause and nature of the incident." It is not yet clear how …

by Ben Crnic

10/24/2022

Obituaries

'He Was A Hero': CT 23-Year-Old Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder A beloved man from Connecticut who spread joy and humor despite his struggle with a rare skin disorder died on Thursday, Oct. 20. Tolland County resident Jonathan Gionfriddo, of the town of Stafford, died at the age of 23, according to his obituary. Although he was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin disorder, Gionfriddo never let it define him, and he would often be a source of happiness and inspiration for many, according to his obituary. "Although he lived a life of pain, he put on a smile daily and used his humor to brighten everyone's days," his obituar…

by Ben Crnic

10/24/2022

Business

Recall Issued Issued For Several Shampoo Products Due To Possible Cancer-Causing Agents Several shampoo products are being recalled due to the presence of possible cancer-causing agents. The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of select dry shampoo aerosol products produced prior to October 2021 by Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé due to "potentially elevated levels of benzene," FDA officials said. The recall was issued by Unilever on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the company that owns the brands of the recalled products. A complete list of recalled products is available here. Benzene is classified as a carcino…

by Ben Crnic

10/24/2022

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