Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Kevin McCahey to Sergeant

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33 seconds ago

June 3, 2026

The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Kevin McCahey to the rank of Sergeant.

McCahey began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in January 2015 before joining the Clarkstown Police Department in 2018.

During his tenure in Clarkstown, McCahey has served as a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a field training officer, and a drill instructor at the police academy. His experience and leadership have played an important role in training and mentoring fellow officers.

As Sergeant, McCahey will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving and protecting the Clarkstown community.

Department officials congratulated Sgt. McCahey on his well-deserved promotion and wished him continued success in his new role.

Police/Fire/EMS

Rockland Paramedic Services Earns American Heart Association EMS Award

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12 hours ago

June 3, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland Paramedic Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for its commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based care to patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes.

The award recognizes EMS agencies that excel in providing lifesaving prehospital care and ensuring patients receive timely treatment before arriving at the hospital.

“Rockland Paramedic Services is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Executive Director Tim Egan.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association’s national initiative aimed at improving outcomes for patients with time-sensitive cardiovascular and stroke emergencies through coordinated care between EMS providers and hospitals.

Rockland Paramedic Services operates as a nonprofit Advanced Life Support provider in Rockland County, responding alongside local volunteer ambulance corps to medical emergencies throughout the county. The organization is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art equipment, advanced training, and lifesaving medical care to residents when every second counts.

Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Matt Sheehy to Lieutenant

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7 days ago

May 28, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Sgt. Matt Sheehy to the rank of lieutenant.

Lt. Sheehy most recently served as the department’s Administrative Sergeant and has held several leadership and specialized assignments throughout his career with the department.

According to the Clarkstown Police Department, Sheehy has served as a member of the Honor Guard, participated in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, supervised the department’s Bike Unit, and worked as a police academy instructor.

He has also been active in law enforcement advocacy and labor organizations, serving as an executive board member of the Rockland County PBA and as a committee member for the Clarkstown Police Department PBA.

Department officials said Lt. Sheehy will now be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving the Clarkstown community.

The department congratulated Sheehy on his promotion, calling it well deserved and recognizing his years of dedication and professionalism in law enforcement.