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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
Date Is Set For Grace VanderWaal Parade In Suffern Date Is Set For Grace VanderWaal Parade In Suffern
Date Is Set For Grace VanderWaal Parade In Suffern The hometown hero will get the royal treatment in October.  Grace VanderWaal, the 12-year-old singer, songwriter, and winner of "America's Got Talent" will be honored with a parade in Suffern on Saturday, Oct. 1.  VanderWaal was crowned the winner of the NBC talent competition just two nights ago, winning $1 million and a three-night stand in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood from Oct. 27 through Oct. 29.  The announcement came Friday via a post on the village of Suffern Facebook page, and one day after County Executive Ed Day revealed that VanderWaal would be the first recipient of …

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by Zachary Croce
Neighbors
Hometown Hero Grace VanderWaal To Get First-Ever 'Key To Rockland County' Hometown Hero Grace VanderWaal To Get First-Ever 'Key To Rockland County'
Hometown Hero Grace VanderWaal To Get First-Ever 'Key To Rockland County' ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- After winning "America's Got Talent" on Wednesday night, hometown hero Grace VanderWaal of Suffern is being given "the key to Rockland County." County Executive Ed Day will present the key, which is reserved for a resident "who shows outstanding achievement that reflects well on Rockland." VanderWaal will be the first resident to receive the honor at a parade that is being planned in Suffern, where VanderWaal is from.  The 12-year-old singer, songwriter, and ukulele player broke into tears last night upon learning she won the talent co…

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by Zachary Croce
Neighbors
VanderWon: It's 'Amazing Grace' As Suffern Starlet Wins NBC's 'AGT' VanderWon: It's 'Amazing Grace' As Suffern Starlet Wins NBC's 'AGT'
VanderWon: It's 'Amazing Grace' As Suffern Starlet Wins NBC's 'AGT' In June the name Grace VanderWaal was unknown to everyone outside of her family and friends. After Wednesday night that is no longer the case. The 12-year-old singer, songwriter, and ukulele player from Suffern won “America’s Got Talent.” VanderWaal first captured everyone’s attention in June with the performance of her original song “I Don’t Know My Name.” Three months later, she is the winner. Just the night before VanderWaal delivered another performance, this time singing her original song, "Clay."  The first hour and 30 minutes of the results show featured performances and …

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Police & Fire
Tappan Man Breaks Door With Hammer, Resists Arrest, Police Say Tappan Man Breaks Door With Hammer, Resists Arrest, Police Say
Tappan Man Breaks Door With Hammer, Resists Arrest, Police Say TAPPAN, N.Y. - Police arrested a 47-year-old man Monday night after he allegedly broke into an apartment using a hammer and resisted arrest.  James Flannery of Tappan is charged with fourth degree criminal mischief (misdemeanor), resisting arrest (misdemeanor), and disorderly conduct (violation) after police responded to a domestic dispute in the hamlet, according to police.  Flannery allegedly used a hammer to break a door leading into a female's apartment, police said.  When an attempt was made to arrest Flannery, he allegedly began fighting with police and it took several officers to su…

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Politics
Rockland Primary Results: Jaffee, Wieder Victorious, Split Ticket In Nyack Rockland Primary Results: Jaffee, Wieder Victorious, Split Ticket In Nyack
Rockland Primary Results: Jaffee, Wieder Victorious, Split Ticket In Nyack The following story is based on unofficial results information provided by the Rockland County Board of Elections. As of 10:45 p.m., these are the results based on all 78 districts reporting.  There were several primary challenges across the county to keep an eye on Tuesday night. Here is how they turned out. 39th Senate District: Christopher Eachus received 100 percent of the vote and won the Working Families nomination. Assembly races 97th District: Incumbent Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee faced a challenge in the Democratic primary from Thomas Gulla in the 97th Legislative District, which …

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Neighbors
Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Belts Out New Original Song In 'AGT' Finale Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Belts Out New Original Song In 'AGT' Finale
Rockland's Grace VanderWaal Belts Out New Original Song In 'AGT' Finale “Tonight, I’m going to be singing words that came from my heart. Hopefully they’re enough to win America’s Got Talent." As is customary before each prime-time “America’s Got Talent” performance on NBC-TV, a pre-taped video aired. Reflecting on her meteoric rise, Suffern's Grace VanderWaal touched on the song she planned to perform. “Tonight, I’m going to be singing words that came from my heart. Hopefully they’re enough to win America’s Got Talent,” she said. VanderWaal, the 12-year-old singer, songwriter and ukulele player, delivered her final performance on the AGT stage on Tuesday…

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by Zachary Croce
Politics
Rockland Primary Race Rundown: What To Know Rockland Primary Race Rundown: What To Know
Rockland Primary Race Rundown: What To Know ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - With September local primary elections taking place tomorrow, here is a rundown of the candidates in each local race. Senate races: In the 39th Senate District—Haverstraw, Stony Point, and parts of Orange County—Christopher Eachus (D) faces a write-in challenge on the Working Families line. There is also a write-in on the Women's Equality line. Assembly races: 97th District: Incumbent Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D) faces a Democratic primary challenge from Thomas Gulla in the 97th Legislative District that includes part of Ramapo and Orangetown. The term is for two…

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Neighbors
VanderWatch: Suffern Starlet Competes In Finals Of 'AGT' Tonight VanderWatch: Suffern Starlet Competes In Finals Of 'AGT' Tonight
VanderWatch: Suffern Starlet Competes In Finals Of 'AGT' Tonight Grace VanderWaal, the 12-year-old Suffern starlet, takes the stage tonight in the finals of NBC-TV's "America's Got Talent."  VanderWaal was rendered speechless almost two weeks ago upon learning that the performance of her original song "Light the Sky" had earned her a place in the finals of the competition.  The final round kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight on NBC, and the live results round takes place on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Click here to recap VanderWaal's 'AGT' journey.  Click here for VanderWaal's performance at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern. 

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Politics
Pedestrian Bridge Destroyed By Sandy Reopens In Haverstraw Bay Park Pedestrian Bridge Destroyed By Sandy Reopens In Haverstraw Bay Park
Pedestrian Bridge Destroyed By Sandy Reopens In Haverstraw Bay Park HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- It was almost four years ago the pedestrian bridge in Haverstraw Bay County Park was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. But the reminder of the storm was erased Friday when bridge reopened ahead of the Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony along the waterfront.  County Executive Ed Day, Deputy County Executive Guillermo Rosa, and Pablo Ramos of the Office of Fire and Emergency Services were all on hand when the ribbon was cut by New City resident Richard Cunningham, a daily visitor to the park and the first person to walk across the new bridge. Day said the completion the bridge mean t…

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Sports
North Rockland AD Joins WFAN 660AM Sunday To Discuss Unique 9/11 Tribute North Rockland AD Joins WFAN 660AM Sunday To Discuss Unique 9/11 Tribute
North Rockland AD Joins Wfan 660AM Sunday To Discuss Unique 9/11 Tribute The athletic director of the North Rockland Central School District will join a WFAN 660 AM radio show this Sunday to discuss a long-observed 9/11 tradition of abstention.  Joe Casarella will be on "Sports Edge," a radio show hosted by Rick Wolff, at 8 a.m. to discuss the district's annual tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks, the district announced Thursday.  Since 2002 district sports teams have not participated in athletic events on 9/11. Casarella is the only administrator in the state with such a policy, according to district officials.  Tune into WFAN 660 AM or 101.9 FM t…

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