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BREAKING: 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Rockland County — Second NY Quake This August

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A 2.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Rockland County on Tuesday, marking the second earthquake to hit New York State in August.

The tremor, which was felt across multiple towns in Rockland, struck in the early evening hours and caught many residents by surprise. While the exact epicenter and full seismic details have not yet been released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake was strong enough to be felt indoors, with some reporting light shaking and vibrations lasting several seconds.

Residents in areas such as Nanuet, Clarkstown, Spring Valley, and Suffern took to social media to report the sudden jolt, asking, “Did you feel it?”

At this time, no injuries or property damage have been reported. Emergency services are monitoring the situation, and updates will follow as more information becomes available from official sources.

This marks the second earthquake to impact New York in August 2025, a rare but not unheard-of occurrence for the region. Rockland County sits near the Ramapo Fault, a known fault line that occasionally produces minor seismic activity.

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Clarkstown Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl Launches Text Alerts for Tax Bill Updates

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August 9, 2026

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — Beginning with the new tax season on September 1, the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will offer residents a new and convenient way to receive updates about their tax bills directly by text message.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl announced that residents can opt in to the service by texting “TAXINFO” to 845-644-6899.

Once a resident’s tax bill is ready, those enrolled will receive a text message containing a link. Residents can then enter their property address to view their tax bill and, if they choose, make a payment online.

The new text notification system does not replace traditional mailed tax bills. Residents who sign up for the service will continue to receive their regular tax bill in the mail. The text alerts are intended to provide an additional and more convenient way for residents to know when their bills are available and access their information.

“Residents asked for a simpler way to receive tax bill information, and I’m proud that we were able to make it happen,” Wohl said.

Residents with questions about the new service can contact the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 845-639-2010.

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Flock Cameras in Rockland County: Safety Tool or Privacy Concern?

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August 8, 2026

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Flock cameras have become an increasingly debated topic across the country, including here in Rockland County.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement to capture license plates and vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Police can use the information to assist with investigations, including locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with wanted suspects, helping find missing people and developing leads following crimes.

One of the cameras pictured is located outside The Shops at Nanuet in Clarkstown. A graphic from the website DeFlock also shows reported camera locations throughout the area.

Supporters say the technology can give police an important investigative tool and help solve crimes more quickly. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and the collection of information about where people drive, even when they are not suspected of committing a crime.

The debate ultimately comes down to a question of public safety versus privacy.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras a valuable tool for law enforcement, or are they an intrusion on your privacy?

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