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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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Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report The latest lawsuits filed against hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs are accusing him of sexually assaulting both a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old boy in separate incidents, according to reports.  The two civil lawsuits were filed against Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, according to a report by ABC News. The outlet reported that the first of the lawsuits alleges that the parents of a 10-year-old boy beginning a music career brought him to New York from Los Angeles to meet with Combs so he could meet people in the industry. Once there, Combs allegedly told the family's consultan…

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Business
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale A market that was forced to close after a devastating fire has reopened in a new location in Northern Westchester.  Mast Market, a cafe and organic food store originally located in Mount Kisco, held a soft reopening in Bedford at 1 Court Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The reopening comes more than a year after a blaze at its Mount Kisco locale on South Moger Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, that forced the market to relocate to Bedford.  Earlier Report - 3-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Business In Mount Kisco Although the market is now open to customers, it will not launc…

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Schools
Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame
Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame Several standout athletes from years past, including three complete teams, were honored by being inducted into a Northern Westchester high school's hall of fame. The honorees were recognized during a halftime ceremony held at the Lakeland-Somers football game on Friday evening, Oct. 25, Lakeland Central School District officials said.  Those inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame included:  Basketball player Jen Ritz, who graduated in 2004 and was the first Lakeland High School basketball player to play for a Division I team at Iona College (now Iona University). A captain for…

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News
US Postal Service Urges CT Mail-In Voters To Send Ballots Ahead Of Election Day US Postal Service Urges CT Mail-In Voters To Send Ballots Ahead Of Election Day
US Postal Service Urges CT Mail-In Voters To Send Ballots Ahead Of Election Day The US Postal Service is deploying "extraordinary measures" to make sure it can handle an influx of mail-in ballots from Connecticut voters in the final weeks before Election Day, officials said. In an announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Connecticut postal officials said they will continue putting measures into place through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to "swiftly move" ballot mail and make sure votes are successfully delivered. Some of these measures include making extra deliveries and collections; special pick-ups; and adding specialized sort plans at processing facilities to quicken de…

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Police & Fire
Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road
Fire Leaves Tarrytown Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road A blaze at a Westchester restaurant damaged the building and left part of a busy road closed to traffic.  The fire happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, when a blaze broke out at a building housing the Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. in Tarrytown, according to village officials.  The blaze was eventually put out with no injuries thanks to the efforts of the Tarrytown Fire Department and several other agencies from the area, officials said. According to the village, the entire building suffered "significant damage" but the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding structures.&…

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Police & Fire
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property
Residential Burglary In Rye Prompts Warning From Police To Secure Homes, Property Following a residential burglary on a quiet Westchester street, police are warning residents to be wary of suspects believed to be targeting unoccupied homes. The burglary was detailed in an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28 by the City of Rye Police Department, which revealed it happened at a home on Colby Avenue sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26.  Although police did not release more details about the burglary, they advised residents in the area to lock their homes and secure their property in the event that the suspects strike again. "The perpetrators may be targeting un…

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Business
Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester
Restaurant Announces Closing Date After 17 Years In Port Chester After almost two decades, a Westchester restaurant that has earned plenty of fans over the years has revealed when it will be closing for good.  Aqui Es Santa Fe, a Colombian restaurant in Port Chester located at 32 Broad St., will have its last day in business on Sunday, Nov. 10, owner Olga Santos announced on social media.  Although Santos did not specify a reason for the closure, she thanked those who stopped by over the 17 years that the eatery was open:  "We want to thank each person who sat at our table and became part of our family...What started as a dream became one…

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Business
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont
Remodeled Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening With '100 Days Of Free Coffee' In Larchmont Following the remodeling of its interior, a Westchester County Dunkin' locale will soon be celebrating its reopening by offering 100 days of free coffee to a lucky few.  The Dunkin' at 1311 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Larchmont will be holding a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m.  If you like free coffee, you'll want to make sure you arrive early: the first 100 Dunkin' rewards members in line for the celebration will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin' phone app.  To qualify for this, you'll have to be a Du…

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Lifestyle
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death
Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Played One Of His Last Shows In Port Chester Before Death Before his death at the age of 84, longtime Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh played some of the last concerts of his life at a theater in Westchester.  Lesh, who died on Friday, Oct. 25, played bass with the iconic rock band for three decades up to their disbandment in 1995. He then continued on with Phil Lesh and Friends, which played both Dead songs and original music.  It was this group that appeared at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2024 on Wednesday, March 13; Friday, March 15; and Saturday, March 16.  During these shows, Lesh celebrated…

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News
Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud
Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud A former congressional candidate from Westchester who once held several leadership positions in county and city government will spend several years in prison for stealing restaurant workers' wages and using them for himself.  Mount Vernon resident Derickson Lawrence, age 67, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat to represent New York's 16th Congressional District in 2018 and 2016, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for defrauding his payroll company's client and a COVID-19 relief program, according to court documents.  Lawrence had been the chief…

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