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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
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Scarsdale Food lovers in Westchester County have a new sizzling new hot pot restaurant to explore that will soon celebrate its opening.  Located in Scarsdale at 825 Central Park Ave., KPOT Scarsdale, a new Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The new restaurant promises an “unforgettable dining experience,” according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Monday, April 14. KPOT is known nationwide for its interactive, all-you-can-eat style, combining traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BB…

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Police & Fire
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Firefighters will showcase their full hazardous materials response capabilities during an upcoming large-scale deployment drill at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the exercise will bring together a wide array of specialized equipment, interagency partners, and tactical scenarios designed to prepare first responders for real-world emergencies involving hazardous substances, the Yonkers Fire Department said on Tuesday, April 15.  During the drill, the Yonkers Fire Department will deploy all of its HazMat resources, including…

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Police & Fire
Missing Man Last Seen In Hyde Park, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (UPDATE) Missing Man Last Seen In Hyde Park, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (UPDATE)
Missing Man Last Seen In Hyde Park, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (Update) New Update: A missing 59-year-old man who was reported missing in Dutchess County has been found, police announced.  Glenn Ungaro was found in good health after being reported missing on Tuesday, April 15, following a sighting the day before in Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Police Department said on Tuesday afternoon. More information about where Ungaro was found was not made public.  Original Report: Authorities in Dutchess County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man who may be experiencing a psychiatric episode.  The Hyde Park Police Department issued…

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Business
Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown
Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Yorktown A long-vacant big-box store in Northern Westchester has come back to life with the grand opening of national arts and crafts chain Michaels.  Michaels celebrated its official opening on Saturday, April 12, at the Yorktown Green shopping center, moving into the former Kmart building at 335 Downing Dr. in Yorktown Heights.  The store features a custom framing department, and will soon add a balloon bar and fabric section later this year.  The grand opening marks another milestone in the ongoing revitalization of the shopping center, which is fast becoming a go-to retail destin…

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Police & Fire
$30K Scheme: Man Tried Convincing Victim To Withdraw Cash In Yorktown, Police Say $30K Scheme: Man Tried Convincing Victim To Withdraw Cash In Yorktown, Police Say
$30K Scheme: Man Tried Convincing Victim To Withdraw Cash In Yorktown, Police Say A 27-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested in Northern Westchester after allegedly orchestrating a scheme to steal $30,000 in cash from a victim under fraudulent pretenses, police said. Mykyta Lebedyev, of Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn, was arrested on Friday, April 11, in connection with the scheme, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, April 14.  Authorities say the incident began earlier that day at 1:13 p.m., when police were alerted to a possible larceny. The victim reported being instructed to withdraw $30,000 in cash and hand it over to Lebedyev for a suspicious purpose. However, the vic…

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Police & Fire
Kilos Of Cocaine, Crack, Heroin Found In Search Of Business, Home In Mount Vernon: Police Kilos Of Cocaine, Crack, Heroin Found In Search Of Business, Home In Mount Vernon: Police
Kilos Of Cocaine, Crack, Heroin Found In Search Of Business, Home In Mount Vernon: Police A long-term narcotics investigation led to a major bust in Westchester after authorities executed search warrants that turned up a sizable stash of illegal drugs and paraphernalia.  The bust happened on Thursday, April 10, when members of the Westchester County Police Department, working with the DEA, the Mount Vernon Police Department, and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, executed warrants at a business and residence in Mount Vernon, authorities said. The specific locations of the searches were not made public. The search resulted in the seizure of approximately…

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Obituaries
'Radiant Light’: 20-Year-Old Dancer From Mount Kisco Remembered After Death 'Radiant Light’: 20-Year-Old Dancer From Mount Kisco Remembered After Death
'Radiant Light’: 20-Year-Old Dancer From Mount Kisco Remembered After Death The Westchester community is mourning the tragic loss of Julianna “JJ” Sannino, a talented 20-year-old dancer, student, and aspiring teacher whose vibrant spirit touched all who knew her.  Sannino died on Thursday, April 3, in Fairfield, Connecticut, at the age of 20, according to her obituary. Her cause of death was not made public.  In the weeks since her death, her family, friends, and countless others whose lives she impacted are remembering her as creative, compassionate, and full of enthusiasm. Known as “JJ,” Sannino was born in Manhattan on August 12, 2004, and raised…

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Police & Fire
NYSP-Involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (UPDATE) NYSP-Involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (UPDATE)
Nysp-involved Fatal Shooting: Victim, Troopers ID'd, Pellet Gun Found In Deerpark (Update) A 69-year-old woman who was fatally shot by New York State Police troopers during a domestic disturbance in Orange County has been identified, and new details about the officers involved have been released.  The incident unfolded early Saturday morning, April 12, at around 2:30 a.m. at a residence on Forrest Drive in the Town of Deerpark, as Daily Voice reported.  State Police troopers responding to a 911 call about a domestic dispute were met on the front porch by a man who had been stabbed in the stomach. He told troopers that the woman inside the home was armed with a knife and…

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Police & Fire
Birds Found Mutilated, Drained Of Blood In Bag Floating On Lake Carmel: SPCA Birds Found Mutilated, Drained Of Blood In Bag Floating On Lake Carmel: SPCA
Birds Found Mutilated, Drained Of Blood In Bag Floating On Lake Carmel: SPCA Authorities in Putnam County are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty after two dead birds were found mutilated and drained of blood in a floating garbage bag on Lake Carmel.  According to the Putnam County SPCA, the gruesome discovery was reported by Town of Kent Police around 8:14 p.m. on Friday, April 4, near the intersection of Route 52 and Route 311. Officers responding to the area found a large black trash bag floating in the lake.  Inside the bag, investigators found the bodies of a rooster and a pigeon, both deceased. Also discovered were two objects wrapped i…

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Police & Fire
2 Neglected Dogs Found Abandoned In Carmel Parking Lots: Woman, 55, Charged, SPCA Says 2 Neglected Dogs Found Abandoned In Carmel Parking Lots: Woman, 55, Charged, SPCA Says
2 Neglected Dogs Found Abandoned In Carmel Parking Lots: Woman, 55, Charged, SPCA Says A 55-year-old woman is facing animal cruelty and abandonment charges after two severely neglected dogs were found separately in Putnam County parking lots earlier this week, authorities said. The investigation began on Tuesday evening, April 8, around 8:54 p.m., when authorities were called to the parking lot of Saint James the Apostle Church in Carmel. There, good Samaritans discovered a severely emaciated male pit bull mix wandering alone, the Putnam SPCA announced on Saturday, April 12.  The dog, later identified as “Milo,” was immediately rushed to Guardian Veterinary Specialists f…

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