Unsung Hero: Cory Clarkston, Chauffeur-Engineer, Pearl River Volunteer Fire Department

Unsung Hero: Cory Clarkston, Chauffeur-Engineer, Pearl River Volunteer Fire Department

By Barry Warner Chauffeur-Engineers are responsible for firefighting vehicles, such as fire engines, that transport firefighters, carry equipment and pump water at fire scenes. They make sure that the vehicles are clean and running efficiently, the gas tanks contain enough fuel and all systems are working. They may perform maintenance tasks, such as replacing necessary […]

Spring Valley National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

Spring Valley National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Shmuel Breuer from Spring Valley, N.Y. and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th Infantry received a promotion […]

Unsung Hero: John Alf, Volunteer Ex-Chief of the Orangeburg Fire Department

Unsung Hero: John Alf, Volunteer Ex-Chief of the Orangeburg Fire Department

By Barry Warner Firefighters are exposed to the most hazardous of situations and greatest risk procedures during emergency scene operations. To ensure that firefighters do not become victims, the Chief Commander must engage in the operations, recognize the hazards and address them in a proactive manner. “I served as a firefighter for 10 years, an […]

Three stores cited for failing alcohol sale compliance check

Three stores cited for failing alcohol sale compliance check

FROM RAMAPO PD On December 20, 2018, the Ramapo Police Department, in conjunction with the Rockland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (S.P.C.C.), conducted an alcohol sale compliance check of businesses located in the Town of Ramapo. An undercover agent who is less than 21 years old, the legal drinking age, attempted […]

Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

By Kathy Kahn Rockland has benefitted from Consolidated Funding Application grants to the tune of $87.1 million in the final 2018 round of grants awarded by the NYS Regional Economic Development Council’s Consolidated Funding program, announced December 19 in Albany. Rockland, part of the seven county Mid-Hudson Region, got off to a slow start when […]