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Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At Harriman State Park
For two days, numerous Hudson Valley fire departments battled a stubborn brush fire atop Nordkop Mountain.
The fire occurred in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, in Harriman State Park in Hillburn.
The Hillburn Fire Department, with the assistance of several fire departments and New York State Park rangers, battled the blaze that consumed acres.
According to the Hillburn Fire Department, firefighters cut fire lines and worked to put out the blaze, which they described as "difficult and stubborn."
The department said the fire was contained on Sunday, and park range…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Rockland County continued to see new, but now moderate amounts, of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
On Tuesday, May 5, 46 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases to 12,144 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health.
There have been 551 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said.
There are currently 169 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 15 hospitalized cases that are under investigation.
A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health.
Spring…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health.
There are currently 9,171 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials.
As of Monday, April 20, there are still 245 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 193 cases pending.
Since the outbreak began, there have been 334 COVID-19 related deaths.
Earlier story: COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline
A breakdown of cases in Rockland, a…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland
The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As of midnight Thursday, April 16, there are 3,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,752.
In addition, there were 319 deaths reported in the county as of Thursday.
Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 244, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 229.
A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's confirmed COVID-19 cases is as …
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health.
There are currently 8,474 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials.
As of Thursday, April 16, there are still 231 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 255 cases pending.
Since the outbreak began, there have been 298 COVID-19 related deaths.
Earlier story: COVID-19: NY State Will Stay On Pause At Least One More Month, Cuomo Says
A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Ro…
Covid-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County
The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As of Tuesday, April 14, there are 2,934 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,335.
In addition, there were 241 deaths reported in the county on Monday, and 263 on Tuesday.
Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 213, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 275.
A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's con…
Youth Gymnastics Coach From Westchester Sentenced As Sex Abuse Victims Speak During Hearing
A former gymnastics coach has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually abusing several students for years.
Joseph Lewin, 68, of Port Chester, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 9, after facing his victims during the sentencing at the Rockland County courthouse in New City.
In addition to the four years, Lewin will serve five years post-release supervision, he will have to register as a sexual offender upon release and stay away from his victims, said the Rockland County District Attorney's Office.
During sentencing, the victims told the judge how they had suffered from depression, a…
Car Overturns After Woman Tries To Pick Up Dropped Phone In Rockland, Police Say
A distracted driver who dropped her cellphone overturned her car while attempting to pick it up in Rockland County, police said.
Officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of 2nd Street in Hillburn at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, where there was a report of a one-vehicle crash.
According to police, the driver, whose name was not released by investigators, reported that she dropped her phone, and as she went to pick it up, she crashed the vehicle, which overturned and landed on its roof.
The driver was issued two summons and is scheduled to appear…
