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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

Schools

$6M Prize: Byram Hills HS Students To Compete In Prestigious Competition After winning a regional competition, three high school students from Northern Westchester will be competing for $6 million in awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, known as the world's largest pre-college science and math competition. The three students, all seniors at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, were already named grand prize winners at the Regeneron Westchester Science and Engineering Fair, held on Saturday, March 18 at Somers High School. They will now advance to the international competition, which will be held in Dallas, Texas in M…

by Ben Crnic

03/31/2023

Schools

New Principal Appointed At Fox Lane HS In Bedford: 'True Asset' A high school in Northern Westchester is celebrating the appointment of a new principal. The Bedford Central School District announced on Thursday, March 30 that Jennifer Amos will be the next principal of Fox Lane High School. Amos, who previously served as the Chief Academic Officer at the United Nations International School in New York City for four years, will take the position on Saturday, July 1. Before her role in NYC, Amos also served as the principal of Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg in Rockland County for nine years. Bedford Superintendent Rob Glass expre…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Police & Fire

Ambulance Stolen From Hospital: Suspect Caught On Tappan Zee Bridge In Tarrytown, Police Say A drunk driver faces several charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance from a hospital and using it to lead police on a chase throughout Westchester that finally ended on the Tappan Zee Bridge, police said. The incident started on Thursday, March 30 around 5:40 a.m., when state police troopers were notified of a Mount Sinai ambulance that had been stolen from St. Luke’s Morningside Hospital in New York City. Police soon learned that the ambulance was being tracked by GPS by the New York City Fire Department, who said that it was driving northbound on Interstat…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Police & Fire

Man Tries To Steal Delivery Van After Fleeing Officers In Edgemont, Police Say A man faces grand larceny charges after allegedly trying to steal a delivery van in Westchester while trying to flee officers who spotted him trying to break into another vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 14 around 3:50 a.m., when police in Greenburgh responded to Old Lane in the Edgemont section of town after a suspicious person was reported to be in the area, Captain Frank Farina of Greenburgh Police said on Thursday, March 30. Once officers arrived in the area, an initial investigation found that someone had attempted to steal from a nearby vehicle…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Schools

Swatting Call Targets HS In Hudson Valley: Extra Patrols Dispatched In Response, Police Say Police are dispatching extra patrols to schools in the Hudson Valley after one received a threatening swatting call, they say. Related Story - School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say The extra patrols are being sent to schools throughout Putnam County after Putnam Valley High School received a threat on Thursday morning, March 30, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The high school went into lockdown as a result of the call, Putnam Valley Superintendent Jeremy Luft said. The lockdown was then lifted after sheriff's deputies clear…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Schools

School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say Authorities are investigating numerous incidents of schools in New York state receiving swatting calls claiming there is an active shooter in the building, state police said. The threatening calls were received by schools on Thursday morning, March 30, and have all been found to be false, state police announced. The State Police is aware of swatting incidents that have occurred across the state, in which a caller states that there is an active shooter in a school. All of the reports are unfounded. We are working alongside our federal & local partners to investigate the threats. pi…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Schools

Report Of Shots Fired Causes Horace Greeley HS To Lock Down In Chappaqua: Police A high school in Northern Westchester was placed on lockdown and inspected by authorities after a complaint of shots fired was reported, police said. The incident happened at 8 a.m. at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua when New Castle Police responded to an anonymous complaint of shots fired. Because of the complaint, the school was placed on lockdown, and responding officers checked the school. After a search of the building, the initial report was determined to be false, police said. The lockdown at the school was then lifted. After this incident, all schools in t…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

News

City Demolishes 'Zombie Property' With Multiple Fire Incidents In Mount Vernon A city in Westchester is demolishing a "zombie property" that has been an eyesore and safety hazard for more than a decade, officials said. The property, located in Mount Vernon at 151 Union Ave., has been vacant since 2012, according to city officials. Since then, it has been the site of multiple fire incidents and has received 10 violations. The demolition was held on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Business

Popular CT Restaurant Chain Opens New Location Fans of old arcade games and wood-fired pizza may have a new favorite place to grab a slice in Tolland County. Square Peg Pizzeria, which already has seven restaurant and food truck locations throughout the state, opened its newest location in Vernon at 226 Talcottville Rd. (Route 83) on Friday, March 24. The pizza chain is known for serving wood-fired pizzas with either Neo-Neapolitan style or thick Detroit-style crusts and also hosts several old arcade games that customers can play while waiting for their orders. Several delicious pizza varieties are available, including buffalo chic…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

Lifestyle

This Port Chester Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Westchester: Here's When Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show. Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced. The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…

by Ben Crnic

03/30/2023

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