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PIERMONT, NY – On April 21, 2020, First responders from all over Rockland County (NY) came to Piermont to pay tribute to Ex- Chief Charlie Bullock Jr of the Central Nyack Fire Company.

Chief Bullock was the first African American Fire Chief in Rockland County history. He was a 50+ year member of the Central Nyack Fire Department, Served as Chief 1978-1979, Life member of the RCVFA joining in 1971, member Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association, Honorary Member Jackson Engine Co. #3 Nyack, NYS Association Fire Chief’s.

Charlie had an extensive law enforcement career serving with the Clarkstown Police Department, NYS Park Police Officer and Retired as NYS Trooper. After retirement, he worked at Costco in Nanuet, and was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

At 6:46 , Firefighters sing Happy Birthday to Chief Bullock’s granddaughter, Jaiyah, who just turned 7-years-old.

Chief Bullock tragically passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

A huge shout out to the Village of Piermont Police and Fire Department for a first class tribute to a true Rockland County hero.

** Will update and name all the departments in the video **

Elected Officials In Attendance:
Chief District Attorney Patrick Frawley
Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann
Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny
Orangetown Deputy Supervisor Michael Lawler

Video by Scott Waters – Photos by Brian Duddy – Audio by 44 – Control

Special thanks to Brian Duddy (Rockland Fires), Ryan Ebner (Rockland Aerial Photography), and Eric Prusinowski.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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