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Ramapo Police Crack Down on Traffic Violations After Spike in Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes

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Ramapo, NY – In response to recent pedestrian and bicycle-related motor vehicle crashes, the Ramapo Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) conducted a focused safety initiative today in an area identified as high-risk based on recent incident data.

The department emphasizes that effective traffic safety efforts rely on three foundational pillars: Education, Enforcement, and Accountability.

Education:
Earlier today, officers from the TSU personally distributed 100 pedestrian safety flyers to community members. The goal was to raise awareness and encourage safer behaviors among both pedestrians and cyclists who share the road.

Enforcement:
A targeted enforcement operation took place in the same area. As a result of the operation, officers issued multiple citations, including:

  • 3 violations for speeding in a school zone

  • 2 for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

  • 5 for cellphone use while driving

  • 2 seatbelt violations

  • 2 citations for disobeying traffic control devices

Accountability:
All citations issued during the operation have been forwarded to the appropriate local jurisdictions to ensure legal follow-through. The department underscores that accountability is a critical component of maintaining roadway safety and upholding the law.

“We hear the community’s concerns and are taking action,” said a spokesperson for the Ramapo Police Department. “Today’s operation is part of our broader, ongoing commitment to improving traffic safety for all road users in the Town of Ramapo.”

The Ramapo Police Department encourages residents to stay informed, drive responsibly, and remain alert to help protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.

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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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October 30, 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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