Police/Fire/EMS

Pearl River Firefighters Rescue Man Stuck in Dry Well for 4 hours

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Published

5 years ago

December 6, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

PEARL RIVER, NY – On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:23 pm, the Orangetown Police Department responded to a residence on West Washington Avenue in Pearl River in regards to an injured male. A 20 year old male working for a private company was inspecting the driveway when he fell into a dry unused water well on the property.

The individual was in the hole for 4 hours before he was discovered. The Pearl River Fire Department were able to remove the man from the hole In less than 27 minutes. In the video above we interview Pearl River Fire Chief Spoelstra and have some exclusive photos of the rescue.

The man was transported to Westchester Medical Center for further elevation.

Police/Fire/EMS

Volunteer Firefighters Save New City Home from Fire on Scott Drive

Published

19 hours ago

April 27, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

A message from George Hoehmann, Clarkstown Supervisor. “Great job today by our volunteer firefighters who saved this house Saturday morning. Around 10:30AM New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1 was dispatched to Scott Drive in New City for a house fire. Working quickly they prevented the fire from spreading and saved the house. Special thanks to the West Nyack Fire Engine Company, Central Nyack Fire Department, Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 for mutual aid and standing by. Thanks also to the Clarkstown Police Department, New City Ambulance Corps, Rockland Paramedic Services, and our Town of Clarkstown fire inspectors who all responded. I stopped by briefly to thank our volunteers and check on the family who were unhurt but displaced due to the damage. We are so grateful for all of our first responders our firefighters who serve with bravery by putting themselves in harms way. THANK YOU!!”

Police/Fire/EMS

Team North Rockland Verse The Harlem Wizards Charity Game May 8th

Published

2 days ago

April 26, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Event by Stony Point PAL

Location: North Rockland High School, Theills, NY

Team NR vs Harlem Wizards – Teachers/Police Vs Harlem Wizards charity basketball game. Tickets are on sale now – visit our website www.stonypointpal.org and Events Tab for ticket link.