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Clarkstown Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Two Vehicles at Route 303 and Hemlock Drive in Congers

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On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles near the intersection of Route 303 and Hemlock Drive in Congers.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a Peterbilt dump truck blocking both lanes of Route 303 at the intersection of Hemlock Drive. They also located a white Kia Soul off the roadway in a grassy area, facing southbound, which sustained substantial damage. Officers quickly initiated life-saving medical aid, which was subsequently continued by Congers-Valley Cottage Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedics. Tragically, the operator of the Kia, a 42-year-old male from New Jersey, was declared deceased at Nyack Montefiore Hospital. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification.
No other injuries were reported, and the driver of the truck remained on the scene. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family involved during this incredibly difficult time.
The Clarkstown Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit is actively working to investigate the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has additional information is urged to contact the Clarkstown Police Detective Bureau at (845) 639-5800.

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Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 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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