Police/Fire/EMS

Firefighters Successfully Contain Quick Moving Fire in Sparkill

Published

3 years ago

December 19, 2023

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.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

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.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

Published

6 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

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.