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Piermont Fire Department Warns Residents About Safe Fireplace Ash Disposal After Brush Fire

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Residents are urged to be mindful of how they dispose of fireplace ashes and hot coals. Yesterday, the Piermont Fire Department responded to a small brush fire located approximately 10 feet from a structure. The fire was caused when a resident disposed of hot fireplace coals into a leaf pile that was covered with snow. Despite the cold conditions, the coals continued to smolder and ignited nearby debris.

To safely dispose of fireplace coals, residents should first ensure the ashes are completely cold—this can take several days. Soaking ashes with water can help speed up the cooling process. Once fully cooled, scoop the ashes into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The container should be stored outdoors and away from structures.

Cold fireplace ashes may be placed in outdoor trash, used sparingly in gardens for soil enrichment or pest control, or added to compost after thoroughly soaking them. Never dispose of hot or warm ashes in plastic bins, cardboard containers, or near combustible materials. Hot coals can retain heat for days and pose a serious fire risk if improperly discarded.

Fire officials remind residents that proper ash disposal is essential to preventing accidental fires and keeping homes and neighborhoods safe.

Photo courtesy of the Piermont Fire Department

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

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November 2, 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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