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Tappan Firefighters Respond to Second Alarm House Fire in Northvale NJ

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Volunteer firefighters from Tappan responded to a major residential structure fire in Northvale, New Jersey, this past Wednesday afternoon after a second alarm was transmitted for a heavily involved home.

According to the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan, the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. when crews were dispatched to assist mutual aid departments operating at the scene.

Members quickly staffed Engine 21-1502 and responded to Northvale within minutes. Upon arrival, Chief Neuendorf (21-1) coordinated with fire operations to establish a communication bridge between New York and New Jersey agencies.

Tappan firefighters checked in at the command post before being assigned interior operations alongside members of the Sparkill Fire Department to relieve initial attack crews already battling the blaze.

Officials said the main body of fire was successfully knocked down, and firefighters from multiple agencies worked together to conduct overhaul operations and locate remaining hot spots before the incident was placed under control.

Due to hot weather conditions, crews later rotated through EMS rehabilitation for hydration and medical monitoring before returning to New York.

Fire officials praised the coordinated efforts of all responding departments involved in the incident.

Assisting agencies included:

  • Northvale Fire Department
  • Norwood Fire Department
  • Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department
  • Harrington Park Fire Department
  • Closter Fir

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Stony Point Police Department Construction May Limit Public Access

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August 25, 2026

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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.

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Ramapo Police Halt Test of Advanced License Plate Reader Cameras

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August 11, 2026

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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.

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