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Firefighters Successfully Contain Quick Moving Fire in Sparkill

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On 12/11 at 1:50am, the Sparkill-Palisades Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire in Palisades, along with Tappan Fire Department and Nyack Fire Department. The responding units were alerted by dispatch to numerous calls reporting a fire, including initial reports from Orangetown Police Department.

Chief Roper (Tappan FD), Chief Yannazzone (Sparkill FD), and Captain Panter (Sparkill FD) were the first units to arrive on scene at 1:54am. Upon arrival, a “Signal 12” was transmitted, confirming a structure fire. Subsequently, a 2nd alarm was transmitted to bring additional units to the scene.

Crews were met with heavy fire, predominantly concentrated in the rear of the house. Swift and coordinated action by the crews from Sparkill FD and Tappan FD resulted in the rapid deployment of hose lines, leading to the quick extinguishment of the fire, preventing further damage.

The collaboration and assistance from mutual aid departments, including Tappan FD, Nyack FD, Piermont FD, Orangeburg FD, Central Nyack FD, and South Orangetown Ambulance Corps were instrumental in bringing the situation under control. The Sparkill FD extends its gratitude for the professionalism and collaboration displayed during this emergency.
All residents were out of the home prior to fire department arriving on scene and no injuries resulted from the incident.

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Stony Point Police Department Construction May Limit Public Access

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August 25, 2026

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Construction is underway at the Stony Point Police Department, where improvements to the station’s entrance and surrounding walkways are expected to temporarily affect public access.

The project includes replacing the department’s front steps and entrance area, along with sections of the surrounding sidewalks. During construction, access to the station lobby and police desk may be limited or difficult.

Residents who need police services or assistance are encouraged to call the Stony Point Police Department at 845-786-2422. An officer will assist callers and provide further direction.

Anyone experiencing an emergency should continue to call 911.

Police officials thanked residents for their patience and cooperation as the construction work is completed.

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Ramapo Police Halt Test of Advanced License Plate Reader Cameras

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August 11, 2026

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Ramapo Police Chief Daniel Hyman announced that the department will not move forward with a planned test of a new generation of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, citing privacy concerns and the need to balance law enforcement technology with constitutional protections.

Hyman said the technology being considered goes beyond the department’s existing fixed license plate readers. While current cameras primarily capture license plates to help identify wanted or stolen vehicles and assist with criminal investigations, the newer systems include advanced investigative analytics and vehicle-identification capabilities.

“Those capabilities can provide tremendous value to law enforcement, but they also raise legitimate questions about privacy and the appropriate limits of government technology,” Hyman said.

Hyman emphasized that the decision does not affect the traditional fixed LPR cameras currently used by the Ramapo Police Department and does not represent a rejection of license plate reader technology overall.

Instead, he said the department is exercising caution because of the expanded capabilities of the newer systems.

“Our responsibility is to protect both” public safety and constitutional protections, Hyman said.

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