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Assemblyman Lawler, Senator Reichlin-Melnick, Historians, and Piermont FD Look to Honor Thomas “Pomp” Pomplin

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Assemblyman Mike Lawler, members of the Piermont Fire Department, ex-Chief Dan Goswick, State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Piermont Mayor Bruce Tucker, County Legislator James Foley, NYACK NAACP President Nikki Hines, Bill Batson, and other historians and activists held a press conference announcing their intention to honor Thomas “Pomp” Pomplin, a black Piermont resident and firefighter, as the first line of duty death in Rockland County.

In 1854, Pomp and the other members of the Piermont Fire Department were called to Nyack to help put out a massive factory fire. They pushed their fire truck from Piermont all the way to Nyack and helped battle the blaze. Unfortunately, Pomp passed away a few days later from heat exhaustion and other injuries. There is a direct connection between Pomp and all of the other heroic firefighters who have given their lives in service of keeping our communities safe. May he and all other fallen firefighters rest in peace, and may we never cease to thank, honor, and memorialize them for their sacrifice.

The goal is to raise $10,000 to help the Village of Piermont and the Piermont Fire Department build a proper memorial for his heroic sacrifice, which would be located in the village. Please consider donating at this link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/thomas-pomplin-lodd-memorial?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR1lmpGERbqtmRgW0LJ-vMeqRkJiLB9jXL-mPcaNFS6yVLAenhhcEck3QJo

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Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band Will Host An Information Session April 9th

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March 18, 2025

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The Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band is actively seeking individuals interested in learning to play the bagpipes or drums. An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 6 PM. This meeting is open to current and former law enforcement personnel who are considering joining the band.

If you are unable to attend the informational session but are still interested in learning more, you can reach out to the band through their Facebook page. They encourage individuals to contact them for additional information and to express interest in joining.

For a glimpse of the band’s performances and activities, you might find this video insightful:

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Woman Rescued After Falling 20 Feet on Torne Valley Hiking Trail in Rockland County

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March 17, 2025

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A woman is recovering after falling 20 feet from the Torn Valley hiking trail in Rockland County on Friday evening. The Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps responded around 6 p.m., with police and fire crews joining them. They found the 40-year-old woman suffering from a compound fracture and severe pain. Paramedics administered an IV and gave her fentanyl for pain relief before helping her up. She was then placed on a gurney, carried out of the woods in stable condition, and transported to Hackensack Hospital for further treatment. The Torne Trail runs through Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks.

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