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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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Business

Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Pleasantville: 'To Die For' If you're looking to celebrate spooky season with some fall-themed cocktails, a Northern Westchester restaurant's "Voodoo Lounge" promises to delight. As Halloween approaches, Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave. is marking the occasion by offering "Cocktails To Die For" in their "Voodoo Lounge," the only one of its kind in the entire county. Visitors can enjoy their spooky drinks pre- or post-dinner in the lounge, which gives off eerie vibes and is a perfect setting to get in the Halloween spirit. Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen The featured c…

10/11/2024

Real Estate

Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report. According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years. This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…

10/11/2024

News

Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…

10/11/2024

Business

Pizzeria Announces Temporary Closure In Scarsdale As It Reinvents Space, Menu A pizzeria in Westchester is temporarily closed as it works on rebuilding itself in preparation for a new chapter. Via Forno Wood Fired Pizza & Vinoteca, located in Scarsdale at 2 Garth Rd., announced on its website that it is now closed after more than six years in business. According to the owners, the pizzeria is "working on some new menu items and reinventing the space" and will hold a grand reopening on Sunday, Dec. 1. In its announcement, the owners also thanked former customers for their support of Via Forno over the years. "We always served the hig…

10/10/2024

News

Man Kills Fellow Inmate At Sing Sing Prison, Convicted Nearly 30 Years Later Nearly 30 years after fatally stabbing a fellow inmate at a Northern Westchester prison because he wore a cross, a 54-year-old New York man learned he will spend decades in prison for the killing. Albany resident Allah-Son-Allah was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for his killing of 32-year-old Michael Jones on Christmas Eve 1995 while they were both incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 10. According to the DA's Office, at around 8 p.m. on Dec. 24, 1995, Allah-Son-All…

10/10/2024

Police & Fire

Armed Man On Loose After Trying To Rob Screaming Victim In New Rochelle Authorities are searching for a man who tried robbing a victim at gunpoint in Westchester. The incident happened in New Rochelle on Wednesday, Oct. 9 just before 7 p.m., when a Hispanic man approached a 66-year-old woman on foot and showed a silver handgun while demanding her belongings, according to New Rochelle Police. The victim then began screaming, prompting the suspect to run from the scene into the nearby Harbor House apartment building property. There, the woman lost sight of him. Luckily the victim was not injured and kept all of her belongings, police said, adding that resp…

10/10/2024

Business

Restaurant Announces Closure In Hudson Valley After half a decade, a restaurant in Northern Westchester has announced its upcoming end. In a social media post on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson revealed it would be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, Oct. 13. The eatery, located at 140 Grand St., did not give a specific reason for its closure but thanked those who had stopped by since its opening. "We thank you for all the support and love we received over the last five years," the owner wrote in their post, adding, "We definitely made great use of this location." The restaurant's kitchen i…

10/10/2024

Police & Fire

Car Rolls Down Hill Into Building, Ditch In Mount Kisco A building in Northern Westchester was damaged after a car rolled down a hill and crashed into it before ending up in a ditch. The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 4 in Mount Kisco, when an unattended vehicle rolled through a grass field, through a garden, and into the corner of a garage on Brookside Avenue, according to Independent Fire Co. #13 of the Mount Kisco Fire Department. After hitting the garage, the car then rolled down an embankment, firefighters said. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was later towed away and the area was cordoned off.

10/10/2024

Business

Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Location At Yonkers Shopping Center Looking to get some workouts in before the holidays begin? A soon-to-be-opening training facility at a Westchester shopping center has got you covered. D1 Training, a training facility franchise founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, will open a new location at the Ridge Hill shopping center in Yonkers at 26 Market St. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Those who visit the new facility will be able to try a sports-science-backed training regimen led by certified trainers for all age levels. The four age-based programs offered include: Rookie, for ages 7 to 11; Developmental, …

10/09/2024

News

First Responders Put Out Fire, Save Unconcious Woman From Ossining Home Two heroes are being recognized for their quick-thinking actions that saved a woman's life and prevented her Northern Westchester home from being destroyed by a fire. Joseph Abreau and Paul Mullin of the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps were honored by county officials for their rescue of an Ossining resident in mid-September, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 7. According to county officials, on the day of the rescue, Abreau and Mullin responded to an Ossining residence and found a woman on the floor who had fainted. They also discovered that dark smoke was pourin…

10/09/2024

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