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Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Pearl River, Police Identify Victim from Clarkstown

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PEARL RIVER, NY – On Monday, October 11, 2021 at approximately 10:45pm the Orangetown Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in Pearl River.

A 2005 Kawaski ZX636 motorcycle was traveling north bound on Route 304 north of Hill Side Avenue, left the roadway and struck the guide rail, according to police. (Press release below)

 

Police have identified the victim as Christopher Taussi, 25-years-old of New City, New York.

The Orangetown Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or have any additional information to contact 845-359-3700.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Taussi. We will update this article with any GoFundMe fundraiser.

 

 

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Rockland Paramedics Evacuate Garnerville Family After Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Was Detected

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Congratulations to Todd Reinertsen and Scott Nava working Medic 1 for a great job this morning saving 5 adults and 4 children with carbon monoxide poisoning. Medic 1 responded to a residence in Garnerville for a woman complaining of headache and nausea. While assessing the woman, the portable carbon monoxide detectors carried by our paramedics for many years began alerting to high levels of CO in the house. Todd and Scott quickly evacuated the house and determined that all residents were feeling sick with headaches and nausea. Their quick action saved lives today.
All 9 family members were transported to Montefiore Nyack with two ambulances from Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. and one from Congers-Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps. for evaluation and treatment. In addition SW Johnson Fire Department (Department 23) responded and confirmed carbon monoxide was present in the house. Great teamwork everyone!

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Stony Point Police Department Received A Report Of A House Fire On Stella Court

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At approximately 7:00PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 the Stony Point Police Department received a report of a house fire on Stella court. Officers responded and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. The resident of the household was located outside and confirmed that no one else was inside. Stony Point Detectives, along with the Rockland County Sheriffs Department Arson and BCI Units responded to investigate. Currently the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Thank you to Stony Point FD, Haverstraw FD, West Haverstraw FD, Thiells FD, New City FD, Suffern FD, Fort Montgomery FD, Stony Point Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance, Rockland County Highway Dept and the American Red Cross.

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