Police/Fire/EMS

Storm Update: Clarkstown Power Outages and Flooding Close Roads Across Town

Published

3 weeks ago

August 7, 2026

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann reported that as of 9:45 p.m., Aug. 7, 2026 — Nearly 1,000 customers in the Town of Clarkstown remain without power as heavy weather caused widespread outages, flooding and downed trees across the area.

According to Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., 997 customers were without power in Clarkstown as of 9:45 p.m., while 1,992 customers were without power countywide.

The majority of the Clarkstown outages were reported in West Nyack, including the Palisades Center Mall and much of downtown West Nyack, stretching from Van Houten Fields through the hamlet center and toward the library. Additional outages were reported in Central Nyack and Nanuet.

O&R has deployed additional crews to assist with restoration efforts. Officials said more than 500 customers had their power restored during the previous 20 minutes, indicating steady progress.

Flooding Forces Multiple Road Closures

Flooding has also forced the closure of several major roads throughout Clarkstown and surrounding areas.

The following roads were reported closed due to flooding:

Route 59 in West Nyack near the Palisades Center Mall — both directions
Route 303 near the Motor Lodge and Bobby Lane
Route 59 westbound in Nanuet near Kohl’s and Upper Depew Avenue

Officials also reported approximately a dozen additional roads with trees down, resulting in partial closures. Highway crews have been deployed to clear the affected roadways.

Motorists are urged to avoid flooded roads and never attempt to drive through standing or moving water. Conditions can change quickly, and additional closures may occur.

Police/Fire/EMS

Stony Point Police Department Construction May Limit Public Access

Published

3 days ago

August 25, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Construction is underway at the Stony Point Police Department, where improvements to the station’s entrance and surrounding walkways are expected to temporarily affect public access.

The project includes replacing the department’s front steps and entrance area, along with sections of the surrounding sidewalks. During construction, access to the station lobby and police desk may be limited or difficult.

Residents who need police services or assistance are encouraged to call the Stony Point Police Department at 845-786-2422. An officer will assist callers and provide further direction.

Anyone experiencing an emergency should continue to call 911.

Police officials thanked residents for their patience and cooperation as the construction work is completed.

Police/Fire/EMS

Ramapo Police Halt Test of Advanced License Plate Reader Cameras

Published

2 weeks ago

August 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Ramapo Police Chief Daniel Hyman announced that the department will not move forward with a planned test of a new generation of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, citing privacy concerns and the need to balance law enforcement technology with constitutional protections.

Hyman said the technology being considered goes beyond the department’s existing fixed license plate readers. While current cameras primarily capture license plates to help identify wanted or stolen vehicles and assist with criminal investigations, the newer systems include advanced investigative analytics and vehicle-identification capabilities.

“Those capabilities can provide tremendous value to law enforcement, but they also raise legitimate questions about privacy and the appropriate limits of government technology,” Hyman said.

Hyman emphasized that the decision does not affect the traditional fixed LPR cameras currently used by the Ramapo Police Department and does not represent a rejection of license plate reader technology overall.

Instead, he said the department is exercising caution because of the expanded capabilities of the newer systems.

“Our responsibility is to protect both” public safety and constitutional protections, Hyman said.