Police/Fire/EMS

40 Year Rockland Firefighter Frank Voce in Need of a Kidney

Published

3 years ago

December 28, 2022

NEW CITY, NY – Frank Voce, a Rockland County volunteer firefighter for over 40 years has been diagnosed with Kidney Disease or Berger’s Disease. Below is a plea from his son Frank.

My father needs a kidney!! Please help share! Link is in bio. If you are interested in being a donor or know someone who is, please message us so we can give you more info! Thanks so much!! 🙌🏻

My name is Frank Voce and I’m 61 years old. At 20 years old, I was diagnosed with Kidney Disease, specifically, IgA nephropathy. It’s also known as Berger’s Disease, a kidney disease that occurs when an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in your kidneys. This results in local inflammation that, over time, can hamper your kidney’s ability to filter waste from your blood. The doctors told me this was a slow progressive disease and have had me on several medications throughout my life.

In February of 2022 I was diagnosed with renal failure. I am married to my beautiful wife Patricia; we’re high school sweethearts. We have 2 handsome and strong boys. My son Frank is 30 years old and has been a New York City Police Officer for seven years, and my son Christopher is 26 years old and is a volunteer firefighter. Unfortunately, both my sons tried to donate and were denied. Frank is unable to donate due to his ulcerative colitis, and Christopher cannot due to being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2021. I lost my mother and youngest brother last year in 2021 and my only living brother is from FDNY and retired after 9/11. I have been a volunteer firefighter in Rockland County, NY for 40 years and continue to volunteer to this day.

I am also very positive that things will work out, but being on dialysis is difficult and exhausting. It is now in God’s hands to send me a walking angel to donate a kidney to me! Down and Dirty I need a KIDNEY…ONLY 1.
God Bless and Rock and Roll.

-Big V

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Police/Fire/EMS

Suffern Police Check ATMs for Skimmers, Report No Threats Detected

Published

1 week ago

April 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Suffern Police Department Detective Bureau, in partnership with the Rockland County Intelligence Center, recently conducted a proactive sweep of 35 local businesses to check for ATM and credit card skimming devices. No devices were detected.

Skimming devices are illegal tools used by criminals to capture payment card information during legitimate transactions—often without the victim’s knowledge. This stolen data can then be used to commit fraud and identity theft.

Proactive enforcement efforts like this play a critical role in safeguarding the community by preventing financial crimes before they occur and protecting both residents and local businesses. The Suffern Police Department remains committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the continued safety and security of the community.

Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Appoints James S. Fay Jr. as New Police Chief, Effective April 2026

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1 week ago

April 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

New City, NY — Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board have appointed Capt. James S. Fay, Jr. as the next Chief of Police for the Town of Clarkstown, effective April 24, 2026.

He will succeed Jeffrey Wanamaker, who is retiring after an impressive 39-year career with the Clarkstown Police Department, including serving as Chief since 2021. The Town plans to formally recognize Wanamaker’s service later this month.

About Incoming Chief James S. Fay, Jr.

Capt. Fay brings 32 years of experience within the Clarkstown Police Department, with a career spanning both operational and administrative leadership:

Specialized Units & Investigations
- Narcotics and organized crime investigations
- Investigator with the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force
- Established and led the Street Crime Unit
- Served in the Juvenile Aid Bureau, handling sensitive cases involving children and family court
Emergency & Tactical Experience
- Over a decade with the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)
- First responder at the September 11 terrorist attacks
Leadership Roles
- Supervised patrol operations and field training
- Oversaw Special Operations (K-9, Traffic, Anti-Crime)
- Currently serves as Operations Captain, overseeing Patrol, Detectives, and Special Operations
Labor & Community Involvement
- Former executive leader in the Police Benevolent Association
- Founding member of the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce Board
- Graduate of Leadership Rockland

Supervisor Hoehmann praised both leaders, expressing gratitude to Chief Wanamaker for his decades of service and confidence in Fay as a “true public servant” committed to the department and community.