Police/Fire/EMS

Rest in Peace Hershy Schwartz

Published

2 years ago

February 21, 2023

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of first responder and former Rockland resident Hershy Schwartz.

Hershy was an active member with William Paul Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Monsey Fire Dept, and Chaverim of Rockland prior to his move to South Florida where he continued volunteering in with several service organizations. He was tragically killed on Sunday during a robbery in North Miami Beach.

Hershy Schwartz was 39 years old. Rest in Peace Hershy.

Police/Fire/EMS

An Alligator Was Rescued From The Minisceongo Creek

Published

1 week ago

November 14, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Today at approximately 11:10am, Haverstraw Police responded to the Minisceongo Creek in the area of Bridge Street in Garnerville for a report of an alligator in the creek.

Haverstraw Police Department personnel assisted in successfully removing the alligator from the water. The Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona responded to the scene to take possession and care of the alligator.

Police/Fire/EMS

UPDATE: Rockland County Firefighters Headed To Orange County To Assist In Greenwood Lake Wildfire

Published

2 weeks ago

November 11, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County fire departments deployed units to Greenwood Lake in Orange County last night to help protect structures threatened by the brush fire. Hillcrest, Blauvelt, Pearl River, New City, West Haverstraw, Central Nyack, Nanuet, Piermont, and Suffern responded.

Please keep all the first responders, home owners and residents in your thoughts and prayers.

Photo by Skaht Wedge Speidel