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Zachary Croce

Community Editor

zcroce@dailyvoice.com

Zac Croce is a Community Editor in Rockland County. He was born and raised in Suffern and graduated from the University of Delaware. Before joining the Daily Voice, Zac worked as a reporter for a weekly newspaper in Bergen County, N.J. where he covered the towns of Lyndhurst and North Arlington.

Zac was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Neighbors
Next Stop, Semifinals: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Advances On 'AGT' Next Stop, Semifinals: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Advances On 'AGT'
Next Stop, Semifinals: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Advances On 'AGT' Suffern’s Grace VanderWaal advanced to the semifinals of NBC-TV's ‘America’s Got Talent’ Wednesday night. The news came during the first half hour of the show as VanderWaal and fellow vocalist Brian Justin Crum went through together. The news was announced after a long and dramatic pause from host Nick Cannon.  VanderWaal was voted through by the viewers at home and those watching live Tuesday night in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.  “Those two people standing right there are a higher level of talent than we’ve ever had,” judge Howie Mandel said of 12-year-old VanderWaal and Crum before …

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Neighbors
Rockland Youngster Will Be Show's 'Biggest Star,' Says AGT Judge Rockland Youngster Will Be Show's 'Biggest Star,' Says AGT Judge
Rockland Youngster Will Be Show's 'Biggest Star,' Says AGT Judge She was the last of 12 acts to perform on "America's Got Talent" Tuesday night but it was always going to be that way; it was the performance everyone was waiting for. Standing on stage with her ukulele in hand, Suffern's own Grace VanderWaal sang another original song, “Beautiful Thing,” about her older sister, Olivia. It was the first time VanderWaal appeared on the show since June when she became an internet sensation and was labeled “the next Taylor Swift” by judge Simon Cowell. Before her performance a short video was aired of VanderWaal, walking the halls of Suffern Middle S…

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Events
Come 'Raise the Dough' With Keep Rockland Beautiful At PizzaRev In Nanuet Come 'Raise the Dough' With Keep Rockland Beautiful At PizzaRev In Nanuet
Come 'Raise the Dough' With Keep Rockland Beautiful At PizzaRev In Nanuet Come "raise the dough" at PizzaRev in Nanuet next week with Keep Rockland Beautiful.  The organization is hosting a fundraiser on Aug. 31 at PizzaRev in Nanuet where 20 percent of a purchase will go toward supporting KRB.  KRB is a nonprofit that uses education and empowerment to encourage people to act as stewards in their communities while also leading efforts to clean, protect, and beautify the county's environment.  The event will run from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. PizzaRev is located at 114 E Rte 59 in Nanuet.  To learn more about Keep Rockland Beautiful, visit their website. 

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Lifestyle
Small Plates, Big Space Define Grand Opening At Nyack's Sixty5 On Main Small Plates, Big Space Define Grand Opening At Nyack's Sixty5 On Main
Small Plates, Big Space Define Grand Opening At Nyack's Sixty5 On Main NYACK, N.Y. - Nyack's Main Street has another addition to what is already a bustling restaurant scene. Sixty5 On Main opened to friends and family back in July but held its grand opening on Aug. 18. The restaurant is formerly home to Baumgart's but after a complete renovation the space is hardly recognizable.  The vast eatery is over 10,000 square feet, large enough to accommodate private parties and more than 100 dinner guests in the main room, where there is a stage for live music. Most recently the restaurant hosted jazz musician Wayne Batchelor and has live jazz and blues on the docket …

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Neighbors
VanderWATCH: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Performs On 'AGT' Tuesday Night VanderWATCH: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Performs On 'AGT' Tuesday Night
VanderWatch: Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Performs On 'AGT' Tuesday Night The moment Grace VanderWaal fans have been waiting for will soon be happening. The 12-year-old Suffern girl will perform live Tuesday night on "America's Got Talent," which airs at 8 p.m. on NBC-TV. VanderWaal became an internet sensation back in June when she performed her original song "I Don't Know My Name" before being labeled "the next Taylor Swift" by Judge Simon Cowell.  Since then VanderWaal has performed locally at the Palisades Credit Union Park and most recently at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern. 

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Traffic
Route 45 Roadwork To Cause Delays In Chestnut Ridge On Tuesday Route 45 Roadwork To Cause Delays In Chestnut Ridge On Tuesday
Route 45 Roadwork To Cause Delays In Chestnut Ridge On Tuesday CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. - A section of Route 45 in Chestnut Ridge will be closed Tuesday for emergency maintenance work, the state Department of Transportation announced.  The southbound lane of Route 45 from Red Schoolhouse Road to Hungry Hollow Road is estimated to be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. A detour is posted and will divert traffic onto Red Schoolhouse Road heading east, then onto Summit Road heading south before getting back onto Route 45. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use caution when traveling through a work zone.

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Lifestyle
Rockland's NoCo Beach Grill Serves Barbecue Amid 'Hot' Setting Rockland's NoCo Beach Grill Serves Barbecue Amid 'Hot' Setting
Rockland's NoCo Beach Grill Serves Barbecue Amid 'Hot' Setting SPARKILL, N.Y. --- What began six years ago as a catering business specializing in Southern Comfort food -- think feel good, rib-sticking kind of meals-- has turned into a bustling by-the-pool eatery called NoCo Beach Grill. The open, breezy space is a play on words, according to Owner Joe Agnello who says it stands for Northern Comfort. “To bring barbecue to an area that otherwise isn’t known for barbecue is kind of what appealed to me and why I wanted to do it. And the response to it has been great,” he said. And it all started with an ad seeking a vendor to handle food and beverages at t…

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Traffic
I-87 Crash Involving Two Tractor-Trailers Causes Morning Delays I-87 Crash Involving Two Tractor-Trailers Causes Morning Delays
I-87 Crash Involving Two Tractor-Trailers Causes Morning Delays This story has been updated.A crash involving two tractor-trailers has resulted in major delays on southbound I-87 in Rockland during the morning commute Friday. Delays are from Exit 14 to Exit 11, where the crash occurred just before dawn. Two lanes were closed until about 7:30 a.m.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Lifestyle
Sidewalk Bistro In Piermont Competes In DVlicious Outdoor Dining Contest Sidewalk Bistro In Piermont Competes In DVlicious Outdoor Dining Contest
Sidewalk Bistro In Piermont Competes In DVlicious Outdoor Dining Contest NYACK, N.Y. -- It’s hard to resist the summertime combo of sipping and noshing outdoors. All you need is some sun (or shade) and your choice of a secluded patio, sidewalk seating, or a rooftop deck -- and someone else doing the cooking, cleaning and serving. You gave us three of your top Rockland County picks for our DVlicious "Best Outdoor Dining" contest, each of which has been highlighted this week. Read below for a brief profile, then vote. Voting continues until 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Winners will receive a framed certificate…

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Politics
New Generator In Airmont Makes Sure No Storm, Power Outage Gets In The Way New Generator In Airmont Makes Sure No Storm, Power Outage Gets In The Way
New Generator In Airmont Makes Sure No Storm, Power Outage Gets In The Way AIRMONT, N.Y. - Back in June a utility pole went down near the Airmont Village Hall, severing power to the building and bringing the village’s court proceedings to a halt, Trustee Ralph Bracco recalled. O&R eventually restored the power and things proceeded as usual. But now the village hall won’t have to contend with future power issues. On Wednesday local officials unveiled a new standby generator at Airmont Village Hall on Cherry Lane Road. The 50 kilowatt Kohler generator runs on natural gas and can power the entire building in the event of a weather emergency or power outage.   “…

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