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Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Granite Barbell Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Granite Barbell
Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Granite Barbell We are thrilled to announce that Granite Barbell has been named Best Gym/Workout in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to the gym's website, Granite Barbell is a fitness center committed to helping individuals reach their peak strength and conditioning goals by providing programs within an encouraging and dynamic setting.  The gym is equipped with everything from kettlebells to specialized strongman gear, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes, per its website. "Granite Barbell has friendly, knowledgeable people who are …

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by Daily Voice
Real Estate
$28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping NY Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (Peek Inside) $28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping NY Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (Peek Inside)
$28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping NY Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (Peek Inside) If you’ve ever dreamed of living in your own private resort, this jaw-dropping New York estate might just be the answer. With a price tag of $28 million, this 25,000-square-foot Long Island mansion – built by renowned luxury home builder John Kean – is more than a home, it’s a destination. Set on seven pristine acres within the exclusive gated community of Spring Hill in Old Westbury, this estate redefines what it means to live large. Boasting seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and endless amenities, every luxury you’ve ever dreamed of is right at your fingertips. 6A Spring Hill Lane in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Ready to ditch that New Year’s fitness resolution already? New York is making it easier. A new state law set to take effect on Saturday, Feb. 1 requires gyms and health clubs to process and issue refunds within 10 business days of receiving a membership cancellation request. Gymgoers also cannot be penalized if the request is made within the first three days of signing a gym contract. The new law comes as welcome news for gym-goers who have long faced challenges when trying to cancel memberships. Democratic State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who sponsored the bill, said it will empower New Yorke…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead
Sudden Death Of NY Orangetheory Trainer Spreads Shock, Sadness: Honoring Jeremy Lee Whitehead Jeremy Lee Whitehead, a highly respected Hudson Valley fitness trainer and Army veteran, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 14, in New Windsor, New York, according to his obituary on the Marra Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. Born in Lakeland, Florida, Jeremy served as an Army combat medic in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2013. Those values carried into his civilian life, where he became a dynamic personal trainer at Orangetheory Fitness in Monroe.  Beyond fitness, Jeremy was a proud member of the Knuckle Draggerz Veterans Club and 9-Line, communities where his love for camaraderie an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
New Fitness Trend Stretches Into Rockland County New Fitness Trend Stretches Into Rockland County
New Fitness Trend Stretches Into Rockland County If you need a good stretch, a new business coming to the Hudson Valley can help. StretchLab, an assisted stretching franchise, will host a grand opening for its first studio in Rockland County in Nanuet on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26.  Located at 17 N Middletown Road, the studio will introduce people of all ages and fitness levels to the health and wellness benefits of working with flexologists in a modern and approachable environment. Nanuet entrepreneur Sagar Pendse owns the new business. Before his journey into business ownership, Pendse had worked in financial services …

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Sprawling 48-Acre Northern Westchester Estate Hits Market For $29.5M Sprawling 48-Acre Northern Westchester Estate Hits Market For $29.5M
Sprawling 48-Acre Northern Westchester Estate Hits Market For $29.5M A life of elegance and luxury awaits anyone with the means to close on a multi-million-dollar Hudson Valley estate sitting on acres of beautiful grounds and gardens.  The 48-acre Northern Westchester property, known as Brook Hollow Farm, is located in Katonah at 212 Mt. Holly Rd., according to its Zillow listing. It is currently listed for $29.5 million. The extensive residence, reimagined by landscape designer Miranda Brooks, includes a main house, six outbuildings, a new tennis court, a pool, and plenty of gardens for the enjoyment of its future residents.  Zillow The main ho…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location If you want to shed a few pounds and get started on that summer body, you may want to check out an upcoming state-of-the-art workout facility in Northern Westchester.  D1 Training, a training facility franchise founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, will open a new location in Armonk at 130 Business Park Dr. on Monday, Feb. 26.  The facility will be owned by Kyle Stover and Jennifer Lung, who have already operated a physical therapy business in the Armonk area for 12 years.  Those who visit the new facility will be able to try a sports-science-backed traini…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley
New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley Gym-goers in the Hudson Valley will soon be able to visit a new Planet Fitness location.  The new Putnam County branch will be located at 1511 Route 22, Site 181 in Brewster, according to the gym's website.  No exact opening date has been set yet.  "We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected," the gym's website reads.  Another Planet Fitness location opened in the Orange County town of New Windsor in March 2020.  Related - Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41
Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 A former Westchester County resident who worked as a counselor for more than a decade has died suddenly at age 41. Erik Volper died on Thursday, April 21, after he collapsed while running on the treadmill from an unknown heart issue, according to his obituary. Volper was a former resident of Larchmont. "Erik worked as a counselor for teens and adults for the last 12 years, helping them manage a myriad of challenges, always from a stance of compassion and non-judgemen," his obituary reads. "In his free time, he volunteered with different organizations that mentor at-risk youth in Austin, Te…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return COVID-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return
Covid-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return Many gym-goers don’t believe they’ll be going back to gyms or fitness centers when they reopen as the region recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A newly released study shows that even when COVID-19 lockdowns end - gyms are still not open in New York and New Jersey  - people will continue utilizing new exercise routines that they learned during the pandemic. Gyms reopened in Connecticut on June 22. Two thousand adults who reported they exercise at least twice a week were polled recently by LIFEAID Beverages Co., which found that nearly a quarter of those who respond…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area
Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area Fitness buffs in the Hudson Valley will soon have a new gym to pump iron.  Planet Fitness is set to open a new location in Orange County in the Big V Town Centre in the Vails Gate part of New Windsor, developers announced. Royal Properties Inc. announced that Planet Fitness has signed a 10-year lease with at least two five-year options to open a 20,769-square-foot gym in the Town Centre on Windsor Highway. “We are excited that Planet Fitness will be joining the growing tenant roster at Big V. It’s a win-win for both the Landlord and Tenant,” Scott Meshil of Royal Properties, Inc.…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…

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Obituaries
Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28 Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28
Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28 A fitness trainer in the area has died at age 28. Bruce A. Swanson of Brewster died on Monday, Oct. 22.  He was born on Jan. 24, 1990 in Carmel, the son of Bruce and Mary (Sammarco) Swanson and brother of Victoria and Michael Swanson.  He graduated from Brewster High School, was a member of the National Honor Society and of several modified and high school football teams. He also played lacrosse and baseball. He graduated from the South Florida Academy of Air Conditioning as an HVAC technician. He was a member of the Cub Scout & Webelos Brewster NY pack where he achieved the Arrow of …

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by Joe Lombardi