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NYS Park Police Cruiser Struck on Palisades Parkway by Stony Point

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STONY POINT, NY – On August 30, 2023, at approximately 2:05 p.m. State Troopers from the Haverstraw barracks responded to the Palisades Interstate Parkway southbound in the town of Stony Point for a report of a collision involving a New York State Park Police vehicle.

Investigation revealed that a Park Police Vehicle, a 2017 Ford Taurus, was stopped southbound in the right lane between exits 15 and 16 with its emergency lights activated. The officer was blocking the lane for a disabled vehicle that was stuck in the driving lane. While blocking that lane, the officer’s vehicle was struck from behind by a 2022 Ford Expedition, operated by Yoley Teichman, age 36 from the village of Kiryas Joel After the impact, the Expedition traveled across the parkway and rolled over. The officer received non-life-threatening injuries. The disabled vehicle and the operator of that vehicle were not struck. The officer and Teichman were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Kevin McCahey to Sergeant

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June 3, 2026

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The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Kevin McCahey to the rank of Sergeant.

McCahey began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in January 2015 before joining the Clarkstown Police Department in 2018.

During his tenure in Clarkstown, McCahey has served as a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a field training officer, and a drill instructor at the police academy. His experience and leadership have played an important role in training and mentoring fellow officers.

As Sergeant, McCahey will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving and protecting the Clarkstown community.

Department officials congratulated Sgt. McCahey on his well-deserved promotion and wished him continued success in his new role.

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Rockland Paramedic Services Earns American Heart Association EMS Award

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June 3, 2026

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Rockland Paramedic Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for its commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based care to patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes.

The award recognizes EMS agencies that excel in providing lifesaving prehospital care and ensuring patients receive timely treatment before arriving at the hospital.

“Rockland Paramedic Services is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Executive Director Tim Egan.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association’s national initiative aimed at improving outcomes for patients with time-sensitive cardiovascular and stroke emergencies through coordinated care between EMS providers and hospitals.

Rockland Paramedic Services operates as a nonprofit Advanced Life Support provider in Rockland County, responding alongside local volunteer ambulance corps to medical emergencies throughout the county. The organization is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art equipment, advanced training, and lifesaving medical care to residents when every second counts.

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