Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Investigating Fatal Accident on Route 59

Published

5 years ago

June 13, 2021

On June 13, 2021, at approximately 3:45 am, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the area of Rt 59 eastbound near the Rt 304 overpass for a reported one car accident with injury.

Officers observed one vehicle overturned near the median in the eastbound lanes of Rt. 59, with one occupant still inside. It is believed at this time that the vehicle fell from Rt 304 onto Rt 59. The sole occupant of the vehicle, an adult male, was declared deceased on scene. No further information will be provided at this time, as we await next of kin notification.

The following road were closed for an extended period of time due to the ongoing investigation being performed by the Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team, all eastbound lanes on Rt 59 (Nanuet) from Rt 304 northbound ramp to Smith St.

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Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Matt Sheehy to Lieutenant

Published

2 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.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Officers, EMT Honored After Hudson River Rescue Saves Man’s Life

Published

2 days ago

May 28, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Two Haverstraw police officers and an off-duty EMT were recognized this week for their heroic actions in rescuing an unconscious man from the Hudson River last summer.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, Officer Matthew Mancuso, Officer Cassandra Marrero, and off-duty EMT Stephanie Torres responded to an emergency at Emeline Park in August 2025 involving a 52-year-old man who had become unresponsive in the water.

Authorities said the victim was located approximately 100 feet from the shoreline when the rescue effort began. Mancuso, Marrero, and Torres entered the Hudson River, reached the unconscious man, and pulled him safely back to shore.

Once on land, the trio immediately began CPR and other lifesaving measures, successfully restoring the man’s pulse before emergency medical crews transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. Officials confirmed the man survived the incident.

This week, the three rescuers were formally recognized by John Gould Jr. for their quick response, bravery, and coordinated efforts that helped save the man’s life.

Officials praised the actions of both on-duty responders and civilians who work together during emergencies, noting that the rescue demonstrated exceptional courage and teamwork under pressure.