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Massive Fire at Sterling Carting Building Contained After 12-Hour Response

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SLOATSBURG, NY — On Monday, March 2 at approximately 2:00 p.m., a large fire broke out at the Sterling Carting building on Sterling Mine Road.

The blaze burned for nearly 13 hours, from mid-afternoon until approximately 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. The Sloatsburg Fire Department, along with numerous neighboring departments, responded to the scene to battle the massive fire. Volunteer firefighters remained on site for more than 12 hours, working tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring the situation under control.

Although the fire has been extinguished, residents may notice lingering haze and odor throughout the day.

The Village of Sloatsburg extended its gratitude to Chief Swanson and the members of the Sloatsburg Fire Department for their leadership and dedication. Officials also thanked the assisting fire departments, emergency responders, and those who stood by at the Sloatsburg Fire House to ensure full village coverage during the incident.

Assisting agencies included:

  • Hillburn Volunteer Fire Department

  • Suffern Volunteer Hose Co. #1

  • Suffern Hook & Ladder Co. #1

  • Monsey Fire Department

  • Tallman Volunteer Fire Department

  • New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1

  • Thiells Fire Department

  • South Spring Valley Fire Department

  • Mahwah Rescue

  • Tuxedo Park Fire Department Co. #1

  • Ramapo Fire Coordinators

  • Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps

  • Town of Ramapo Police Department

  • The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sloatsburg Fire Department

Village officials praised the professionalism and commitment of the volunteers who worked through the night to keep the community safe.

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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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Two Hospitalized After Crash on Kings Highway in Valley Cottage

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August 9, 2026

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Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision Sunday morning on Kings Highway, where two people were transported to the hospital.

Medic 5, RPS 8, Congers-Valley Cottage Ambulance and the Valley Cottage Fire Department responded to the scene.

Two patients were transported to Montefiore Nyack Hospital in stable condition.

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