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National Weather Service Issues Strong Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning for Rockland County, Storm Updates

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STORM UPDATES

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From The National Weather Service for Sunday, July 9, 2023

A slow moving cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms later today, mainly from the afternoon through the overnight. The showers and thunderstorms may linger into early Monday afternoon.

Scattered to potentially numerous areas of flash flooding likely. Flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks could rise out of their banks.

Scattered to numerous areas of flash flooding. Flooding likely in poor drainage and urban areas.

Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks, especially across northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut.

Rainfall Rates: 1 to 2 “/hr.

Isolated damaging wind gusts possible this afternoon and evening across NYC metro on north and west.

This afternoon into tonight from Hudson River west and this evening into early Monday afternoon across Southern Connecticut.

Flood Watch for Lower Hudson Valley, Northeast New Jersey and NYC metro from 2 pm Today through 6 am Monday.

Flood Watch for Southern Connecticut from 8 pm Today through 2 pm Monday.

A Flood Watch could still be needed for Long Island if the heavy
rainfall/flooding threat increases there.

The exact timing and axis of the heaviest rainfall, which could enhance amounts and flooding.

If the system is slower, the risk of flooding would continue across more of the area on Monday.

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Clarkstown Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl Launches Text Alerts for Tax Bill Updates

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — Beginning with the new tax season on September 1, the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will offer residents a new and convenient way to receive updates about their tax bills directly by text message.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl announced that residents can opt in to the service by texting “TAXINFO” to 845-644-6899.

Once a resident’s tax bill is ready, those enrolled will receive a text message containing a link. Residents can then enter their property address to view their tax bill and, if they choose, make a payment online.

The new text notification system does not replace traditional mailed tax bills. Residents who sign up for the service will continue to receive their regular tax bill in the mail. The text alerts are intended to provide an additional and more convenient way for residents to know when their bills are available and access their information.

“Residents asked for a simpler way to receive tax bill information, and I’m proud that we were able to make it happen,” Wohl said.

Residents with questions about the new service can contact the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 845-639-2010.

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Flock Cameras in Rockland County: Safety Tool or Privacy Concern?

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August 8, 2026

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Flock cameras have become an increasingly debated topic across the country, including here in Rockland County.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement to capture license plates and vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Police can use the information to assist with investigations, including locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with wanted suspects, helping find missing people and developing leads following crimes.

One of the cameras pictured is located outside The Shops at Nanuet in Clarkstown. A graphic from the website DeFlock also shows reported camera locations throughout the area.

Supporters say the technology can give police an important investigative tool and help solve crimes more quickly. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and the collection of information about where people drive, even when they are not suspected of committing a crime.

The debate ultimately comes down to a question of public safety versus privacy.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras a valuable tool for law enforcement, or are they an intrusion on your privacy?

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