Police/Fire/EMS

Assemblyman Schmitt Honors Chief Nicholas Attolino of Wayne Hose Co. FD

Published

7 years ago

September 17, 2019

Photo by Karen Attolino

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt Honored Chief Nicholas Attolino of Wayne Hose Co. FD in Stony Point at the inaugural Salute to First Responders event in Orange County, New York.

Town of Stony Point: Nicholas Attolino, Wayne Hose Co. Fire Department

Nick joined the Stony Point Wayne Hose Fire Co. #1 23 years ago, and is currently the Chief. Chief Attonlino is a seasoned veteran that is known to lead by example. Chief Attonlino is a Certified Master Rescue Diver, a member of the swift water rescue team , an ice rescue Tec, and rescue swimmer. In addition to the fire rescue duties – Nick served as a driver, and a line officer for the past 14 years. As Chief, He is currently in charge of approximately 100 volunteer firefighters, and the Town Board notes that the Chief is an outstanding member of the community to the members of the Stony Point Fire Department and to the residents of Stony Point. For the past 20 years, each Super-bowl Sunday, Nick and over 100 other swimmers, including Assemblyman Schmitt, enter the freezing Hudson River to raise money for children in the Stony Point Community that are afflicted with serious illnesses. Chief Attolino has been recognized for diving into the Hudson River to rescue a drowning boater.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

Published

6 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.