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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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Business
Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon
Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon A grocery store franchise has opened its third location in a Westchester County city.  An all-new Atlantis Fresh Market is now open for business in Mount Vernon at 422 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Thursday, June 13.  The location is the franchise's third store in the city. The other two are located on East Sandford Boulevard and South Columbus Avenue.  "We couldn't be more thrilled," Patterson-Howard said of the store's opening, adding, "Atlantis Fresh Market is more than just a well-run franchise; they are an amazing commu…

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Business
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers New Eatery Open For Business In Somers
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers If you're craving a bite to eat, you may want to check out an all-new café in Northern Westchester that just celebrated its opening.  Whatever Café, located at 18 Tighe Rd. in the hamlet of Shenorock in the town of Somers, opened for business on Saturday, June 8.  The all-new eatery, which brands itself as a "cozy new spot to the neighborhood," offers a wide variety of classic American and Mexican fare, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and flatbread pizza.  The restaurant even combines the two, in items such as the "Big Mac tacos," …

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Police & Fire
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At CT Whole Foods 4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At CT Whole Foods
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At CT Whole Foods Authorities are searching for four people involved in the coordinated theft of vitamins and supplements from a Connecticut Whole Foods supermarket.  The incident happened in Fairfield County on Thursday, June 6 around 6:15 p.m., when four people targeted the vitamin and supplement section at the Whole Foods in Darien at 150 Ledge Rd., Darien Police announced on Thursday, June 13. Surveillance footage of the incident revealed that a Hispanic woman in a white shirt and hair clip scouted the aisle while followed by two Hispanic men who acted as distractions.  One of the men was…

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News
NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Golden's Bridge Deputy Fire Chief NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Golden's Bridge Deputy Fire Chief
NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Golden's Bridge Deputy Fire Chief A New York Senate proclamation honoring the life of a beloved former Northern Westchester fire chief was presented to his family months after his sudden death.  The proclamation, prepared by New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, was presented to the family of former Somers Fire Chef and Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Baker, Sr. the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department announced on Thursday, March 13.  Earlier Report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Baker, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at t…

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Police & Fire
Tag Sale Fight: Man Charged After Confronting Visitor At Yorktown Home, Police Say Tag Sale Fight: Man Charged After Confronting Visitor At Yorktown Home, Police Say
Tag Sale Fight: Man Charged After Confronting Visitor At Yorktown Home, Police Say A 53-year-old Northern Westchester man faces a felony charge following an altercation at his tag sale that led to the victim pepper spraying him in self-defense, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, June 8, when the victim saw an advertisement for a tag sale and decided to visit the Yorktown residence where it was being held. According to Yorktown Police, when the victim arrived at the home, the resident, identified as Ari Michaels of Yorktown, became upset that he was at his residence and began yelling at him to leave, as they had a past history and "do not get a…

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Schools
2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By Byram Hills High School 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By Byram Hills High School
2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By Byram Hills High School Two high-achieving seniors at a Northern Westchester high school are being recognized for landing at the top of their class.  In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Byram Hills High School revealed its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024 are Grace Lin and Daniel Ndocaj, respectively.  The school's administration and faculty celebrated both students' accomplishments. "The achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and excellence throughout their four years at BHHS," said Principal Christopher Walsh, who revealed the top-ranked stu…

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Schools
New Superintendent Named At Katonah-Lewisboro School District New Superintendent Named At Katonah-Lewisboro School District
New Superintendent Named At Katonah-Lewisboro School District A Northern Westchester superintendent will soon transition to leading another nearby district in the county. In an announcement on Friday, June 14, the Katonah-Lewisboro School District revealed its next superintendent would be Raymond Blanch, who will be formally appointed in the role by the Board of Education on Thursday, June 20.  Blanch, who has served as superintendent of the Somers Central School District since July 2010, will officially begin in his new role on Monday, July 15.  Blanch's selection follows multiple rounds of interviews conducted by the school board in an ef…

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News
Alert Issued For Missing 19-Year-Old Hartsdale Woman Alert Issued For Missing 19-Year-Old Hartsdale Woman
Alert Issued For Missing 19-Year-Old Hartsdale Woman Authorities are searching for a woman with autism who has been missing from Westchester for several days.  Michelle Higgs, age 19, was last seen on South Central Avenue in Hartsdale at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.  Higgs, who has autism, was last seen wearing a burgundy sweater, a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and tan moccasins.  She is described as 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.  According to authorities, Higgs is believed to be in the local area and is attracted to…

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Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Mahopac Neighborhoods Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Mahopac Neighborhoods
Electronics, Cash Stolen From Parked Cars In Mahopac Neighborhoods Authorities are warning residents to lock their cars after electronics and cash were stolen from several vehicles in multiple Hudson Valley neighborhoods.  The thefts were reported in Putnam County on Friday morning, June 14, when Carmel Police learned that unlocked vehicles had been entered in the South Lake and North Lake Boulevard neighborhoods in Mahopac.  According to the department, small electronics and cash, reported as $20 and some loose change, were taken from some of the cars.  The suspect carried only a flashlight and a backpack and was not armed, police said als…

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Police & Fire
Man Found Shot At Hospital After Incident Near Mount Vernon Intersection: Suspect At Large Man Found Shot At Hospital After Incident Near Mount Vernon Intersection: Suspect At Large
Man Found Shot At Hospital After Incident Near Mount Vernon Intersection: Suspect At Large Authorities are investigating a shooting near a Westchester intersection that left a man hospitalized.  The incident happened on Thursday, June 13, when a shooting was reported near the intersection of 1st Avenue and 3rd Street in Mount Vernon, according to the city's police department.  Arriving officers soon found two 9mm shell casings and also received a phone call from a nearby emergency room reporting a gunshot victim. According to the department, the male victim was stabilized at Mount Vernon Hospital and then taken to Jacobi Hospital for further treatment.  The inves…

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