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Spring Valley Man Killed in Parking Lot After Being Hit by Taxi, Ramapo Police Investigating

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RAMAPO, NY — A 45-year-old Spring Valley man has died after being struck and pinned beneath a vehicle in a parking lot at 64 East Eckerson Road, prompting a joint investigation by the Ramapo Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, when a Ramapo Police Officer was flagged down by multiple individuals seeking help. At the same time, the department’s Emergency Communications Division received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Upon arriving at the scene, the officer discovered the male victim trapped underneath a 2014 red Toyota Prius in the parking lot. The man was breathing, conscious, and semi-responsive, but appeared to be seriously injured. Bystanders on scene used a car jack to lift the vehicle, allowing emergency responders from Spring Hill Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics to extract and treat the man.

Despite efforts to save him, the victim was later pronounced dead at Nyack Hospital. His identity is being withheld pending proper notification of next of kin.

The Hillcrest Fire Department also responded to assist at the scene.

The operator of the Toyota Prius, identified as a 32-year-old female taxi driver from Spring Valley, remained on scene and is fully cooperating with authorities. Investigators determined she was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. However, she was arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license and released with a future court date in Town of Ramapo Court.

According to the Ramapo PD, the taxi driver had just dropped off a fare and was leaving the location when she unintentionally struck the male, who may have already been lying in the parking lot. Witness accounts suggest the man could have been the victim of an assault prior to the collision. At this time, investigators believe the taxi driver was not involved in any potential assault.

Given the complex nature of the incident, a full investigation is underway by the Ramapo Police Department to determine the circumstances surrounding both the collision and the events leading up to it.

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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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