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PIERMONT, NY – On August 24, 2020 members of the Piermont Fire Department conducted a simulated motor vehicle accident with fire at the Piermont Pier.

Firefighters responded code-3 (Lights & Sirens) to the accident scene and once on scene they went to work. 13-Squad pulled past the scene and stretched a hand line while other crew members began setting up for the vehicle extrication. 13-1001 establish a water supply at the boat ramp and the crew stretched a secondary line to assist with extinguishing the fire. 13-Rescue and it’s crew assisted the Squad crew with stabilizing the vehicle while they began to work on removing the two trapped victims within and under the vehicle. EMTs with 13-EM started treating multiple patients from the accident scene. One was ejected from the SUV on to the road way ahead. The 2nd victim was trapped within the over turned hatchback and the 3rd was crushed under the passenger side of the vehicles trunk. The crews worked safely and efficiently to rescue those trapped in the accident. The total time it took to extinguish the fire and extricate those trapped was 42 minutes from the time of dispatch.

Piermont is an all volunteer Fire Department and one of the only departments in Rockland County that also handles all EMS calls in the Village of Piermont.

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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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