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Piermont Police Provide Update on Pier Incident

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On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at approximately 2 pm the Piermont Police Department responded to Ferry Road for a report of damage to the dock on the pier.

When officers arrived on scene they observed vehicle tire marks in the snow that traveled to the end of the dock. Officers began investigating further which resulted in them locating vehicle parts near the damaged area of the dock. Video footage was obtained which showed a vehicle entering the docking area of the pier and the driver exiting the vehicle. The vehicle then proceeded to drive off the end of the dock into the Hudson River.

This is an ongoing investigation involving the Piermont Police Department Detective Unit with the assistance of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact our Detective Unit at (845)359-0240.

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Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

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Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

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Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.
If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.

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