Rockland County
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Greenwood Lake Fire Update: Firefighters from Rockland, Orange Counties, NYS Agencies Continue the Fight. 25% Contained. Currently Not Spreading to Rockland.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – In a continued fight to contain the sprawling 5000 acre wildfire in the Greenwood Lake area, firefighters are struggling to push the blaze, which originated in Jennings Creek, away from nearby homes and into Sterling Forest State Park. As of Wednesday 11/13, the fire has affected over 4,300 acres of state […]
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Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say
GREENWOOD LAKE – A relentless wildfire near the border of New York and New Jersey has surged to 5,000 acres, with officials cautioning that it is likely to spread due to challenging terrain, high winds, and exhausted firefighting teams. Firefighters on the front lines are struggling to contain the blaze, which continues to threaten nearby […]
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Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY – After a brief overnight rainfall, wildfires in the Hudson Valley continue to alarm officials and residents alike. Among the most severe is the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which advanced from New Jersey into New York’s Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County. As of Monday morning, this fire had ravaged over 3,000 […]
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Tragic Loss of Young NY State Parks Employee in Greenwood Lake Fire Amidst Worsening Wildfires Across Hudson Valley
Greenwood Lake, NY – A Park Ranger tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Saturday, while battling a raging fire in Greenwood Lake alongside his colleagues. The fire is one of several that are being battled by Fire Departments and NY agencies across the Hudson Valley. Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old Parks and […]
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Spring Valley man faces 9 years in prison for felony sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl
Luis Quinac-Morales, 41 of Spring Valley, New York pled guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. The Honorable Anne B. Bianci heard the plea on November 6, 2024 in Rockland County Court. Quinac-Morales routinely sexually abused a 12-year-old female in the Village of Spring Valley, beginning in 2016. The sexual abuse consisted […]
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Election Day Special: Information on Rockland County NY Candidates
VIEW UPDATED ELECTION RESULTS HERE Rockland News has compiled all candidates for the Tuesday November 5th 2024 election, along with links to all campaign websites, and/or official information about each candidate. To use the guide, simply click on the candidate you want to learn more about, and you will be redirected to that website. You […]