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CONGERS, NY – Members of the Congers Fire Department were joined by Senator David Carlucci on Friday as they unveiled and held a demonstrate of a new life-saving 4×4 response vehicle that will be used to access the train tracks to respond to rail accidents and fires.

Senator Carlucci was able secure $100,000 in State funding for the response vehicle in 2016. Rockland County has a number of CSX freight trains that travel through residential neighborhoods, and if there is a fire or a spill, an emergency response vehicle must be able to fit on the tracks.

Further, the Congers Fire Commissioner said if there is a car accident like the one we saw on Route 304 on Sunday, this truck will be useful in responding to the scene of the accident. Normal fire engines do not fit on the tracks.

This month, a CSX train collided with a truck at the Pineview Crossing in West Nyack, and in April, a car burst into flames after colliding with a train at the Kings Highway Train Crossing in Valley Cottage.

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National Police Week May 12th – May 18th

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As we embark on National Police Week 2024, the Clarkstown Police Department proudly stands alongside law enforcement agencies nationwide in honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of our brave men and women.
During this poignant week, we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, their memories forever etched in our hearts and minds. Amidst the solemn ceremonies and heartfelt remembrances, let us also take this opportunity to express our deepest and most sincere appreciation to all law enforcement officers who bravely serve and protect our communities each day. Your dedication and sacrifice are truly remarkable and do not go unnoticed.
Join us in commemorating National Police Week 2024 as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward a future of continued strength and unity in the face of adversity. #NationalPoliceWeek

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Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

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Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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