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

Published

3 years ago

October 12, 2021

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.

An Alligator Was Rescued From The Minisceongo Creek

Published

1 week ago

November 14, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Today at approximately 11:10am, Haverstraw Police responded to the Minisceongo Creek in the area of Bridge Street in Garnerville for a report of an alligator in the creek.

Haverstraw Police Department personnel assisted in successfully removing the alligator from the water. The Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona responded to the scene to take possession and care of the alligator.

Police/Fire/EMS

UPDATE: Rockland County Firefighters Headed To Orange County To Assist In Greenwood Lake Wildfire

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2 weeks ago

November 11, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County fire departments deployed units to Greenwood Lake in Orange County last night to help protect structures threatened by the brush fire. Hillcrest, Blauvelt, Pearl River, New City, West Haverstraw, Central Nyack, Nanuet, Piermont, and Suffern responded.

Please keep all the first responders, home owners and residents in your thoughts and prayers.

Photo by Skaht Wedge Speidel