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Busy Day for Tappan Fire Department with Commercial Fire and 2nd Alarm House Fire

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Yesterday was a busy day for the Tappan Fire Department, beginning just after 7 a.m. when crews were dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at a commercial building in town.

Assistant Chief Werner (21-2) arrived on scene and reported smoke coming from the roof. Chief 21-1 assumed command and requested the Piermont Fire Department FAST Team along with an engine from the Sparkill Fire Department.

Following further investigation, firefighters confirmed a fire inside one of the building’s commercial ovens. An engine from the Northvale Fire Department was requested to standby at Tappan’s firehouse while crews operated at the scene. Units cleared shortly before 9 a.m.

Orangetown Police Department, South Orangetown Ambulance Corps, and Medic 21 also responded to the incident.

Later in the afternoon, just before 4:30 p.m., Tappan firefighters were requested to standby at the Norwood Fire Department firehouse while crews there operated at a second alarm structure fire.

While covering the standby assignment, the crew assigned to Engine 21-1502, along with Chiefs 21-1 and 21-2, were requested to the scene to assist with active fire operations. Tappan crews remained on scene until approximately 7:30 p.m. assisting at the fully involved house fire.

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

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November 2, 2026

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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.

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

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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.

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