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5-Year-Old Child Killed After Being Struck by School Bus in New Square, Ramapo Police Investigating

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NEW SQUARE, NY — A five-year-old child has died following a tragic vehicle incident Thursday morning in the Village of New Square, prompting an active investigation by the Ramapo Police Department.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, the department’s Emergency Communications Center received notification from Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland at approximately 8:35 a.m. on January 29, 2026, regarding a child who had been struck by a vehicle on Ostilla Avenue in the Village of New Square.

Police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. Emergency medical personnel had already departed prior to officers’ arrival, transporting the child to Westchester County Medical Center. A Ramapo Police officer responded to the medical center as the child was being treated.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., police were notified that the victim, a five-year-old resident of the Village of New Square, had succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

Authorities confirmed that the Ramapo Police Crash Investigation Unit has been activated and is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation at the scene. Preliminary information indicates that the child was struck and run over by a school bus. No further details regarding the circumstances of the incident or potential contributing factors have been released at this time.

Police emphasized that crash investigations of this nature are extensive and methodical, involving coordination with partner agencies, witness interviews, detailed scene measurements, data analysis, and vehicle inspections. Officials noted that the process requires time to comply with legal requirements and to ensure all facts are thoroughly and accurately determined.

“The Ramapo Police Department extends its condolences to the family and the community during this extremely difficult time,” the department said in a statement, asking the public for patience as the investigation continues.

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Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

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November 2, 2026

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Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

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Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

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October 30, 2026

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Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.

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