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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

Business

One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas A pizzeria that has served as a fixture in Fairfield County for over 75 years is saying goodbye by baking free pizzas to celebrate the owner's upcoming retirement. Salerno's Pizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave. since 1947, announced earlier in June that it would be closing in July 2023 as a result of owner Carlo Salerno's decision to retire as he approaches his 80th birthday. Earlier Report- End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years Before the restaurant closes its doors for good though, Salerno plans to give back to his loyal patrons b…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Obituaries

Hastings-On-Hudson Village Justice Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Exemplary Human Being' A community in Westchester is mourning the loss of its village justice who was well-known for being a trusted source of wisdom for those who came to him. Hastings-on-Hudson resident Joseph DiSalvo, who served as Village Justice since 2004 and Acting Village Justice before that since 1988, died at the age of 71 on Saturday, July 1, Mayor Nicola Armacost announced. DiSalvo, who served as a judge until the week before his death, split his time between practicing law in Westchester with Bronxville-based Nobile, Magarian & DiSalvo, LLP, and serving as Village Justice fo…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River The quick action of a sheriff's deputy rescued two drowning Westchester residents from the Hudson River on Independence Day. The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 4 around 9 p.m., when first responders were notified that two swimmers were in distress on the Hudson River near Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Once they arrived at the river, sheriff's deputies saw a man and a woman who were having trouble staying above the water. A deputy then sprang into action, securing his duty gear befor…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Obituaries

Former Port Chester Police Chief Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects' The former chief of a police department in Westchester is being remembered for his kindness and his dedication to serving both his country and his community. Lifelong Port Chester resident Zygmont C. Gorski, who once served as Chief of the Port Chester Police Department, died on Saturday, July 1 at the age of 96, according to his obituary. Born in Port Chester in 1927, Gorski was raised and schooled in the village before joining the US Navy in 1945 and 1946, serving on the USS Benham during World War II. Upon returning to the US, he joined the Port Chester Polic…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

News

Returning Jeopardy! Champion From CT To Make Second Appearance On Show A Connecticut native will soon make her second appearance on Jeopardy! a day after winning big during her first round on the show. Kate Campolieta, a corporate communications specialist from Simsbury in Hartford County, will appear on an episode airing on Wednesday night, July 5 at 7 p.m. on ABC. The episode will mark Campolieta's second time on the show, following her first appearance during an episode that aired on Tuesday, July 4. During this first appearance, Campolieta beat out her competition and was able to take home a whopping $11,513, making her a retur…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In New Rochelle: Police New, updated report: New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In New Rochelle Released A man was shot by authorities after allegedly grabbing an officer's gun while resisting arrest in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Monday, July 3 around 4:30 p.m., when a local business in New Rochelle reported a possible theft to police and gave officers a description of the suspect. Once police arrived in the area, they then found a man matching this description walking close to the store on Lincoln Avenue near North Avenue and went to arrest him, a…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk 17-Year-Old Drives Into Playground During Carnival In Mamaroneck: Police An unlicensed 17-year-old faces drunk driving charges after crashing a minivan into a playground during a carnival in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, July 1 around 11:20 p.m., when officers assigned to the Fireman's Carnival in Mamaroneck at Harbor Island Park saw a minivan recklessly driving in the grassy area next to the event's grounds, according to Village of Mamaroneck Police Lt. Mark Gatta. Police then ran over to the minivan and ordered it to stop numerous times before it accelerated into a playground at the park, hitting several pieces of play…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Business

Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Mount Pleasant A family-run restaurant in Northern Westchester known for its delicious, traditional Italian cuisine has announced that it will be opening a second location. Chatterbox Restaurant & Bar, which already has a location in Pleasantville, will be opening a new location in Hawthorne at 58 Saw Mill River Rd. in Fall 2023, the restaurant announced on Sunday, July 2. The Pleasantville eatery, run by the Pandolfo family and located at 75 Cooley St., is known for traditional Italian dishes like eggplant parmesan, chicken scarapriello, and Penne pasta served with homemade vodka sauce. Addition…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Traffic

Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Hudson Valley A series of ramp closures along Interstate 84 and the Taconic State Parkway will affect traffic for two nights in the Hudson Valley. The closures, which will occur on both Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 6 between 7 p.m, and 5 a.m., will affect the following ramps in Dutchess County: The eastbound and westbound ramps from Exit 52 on I-84 to the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 37 on the Taconic State Parkway to Interstate 84 in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 47 on the Taconic State Pa…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

News

Severe Tickborne Disease On Rise In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Prevent It A disease transmitted by tick bites that can cause severe illness if untreated is on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting officials to warn residents about precautions they can take to avoid it. The number of cases of the tickborne disease anaplasmosis in Putnam County is higher than average, with 36 cases being reported during the first six months of 2023, the county's health department announced on Monday, July 3. This number is similar to the counts seen during the first six months of 2021, which was the year with the highest amount of cases on record. As a re…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

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