Town of Haverstraw

  • Repeat Kidnapper Sentenced to 14 Years for Haverstraw Abduction Attempt

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Garnerville man with prior convictions for rape and multiple kidnappings has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison for attempting to abduct a woman in Haverstraw last year, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Eduardo Hernandez, 49, was sentenced in Rockland […]

  • Shot Fired During ShopRite Dispute

    Garnerville, NY — The Town of Haverstraw Police Department is continuing to investigate an altercation that led to a firearm discharge Sunday evening outside the ShopRite shopping center in Garnerville. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 24 to the ShopRite located at 56 West Ramapo Road following reports of […]

  • $1 Million Settlement Announced for North Rockland Businesses Impacted by CHPE Construction

    Local business retailers along 9W reportedly suffered many millions more in losses last summer. Settlement reflects increase in relief from original $100k offer. By Tom Ossa, Correspondent STONY POINT, N.Y. — Local, county, and federal officials joined small business owners Tuesday at Stony Point Town Hall to announce a $1 million settlement from the Champlain […]

  • Multi-Department Fire in West Haverstraw Reignites Overnight

    Over 70 Firefighters from at least five separate departments responded over the past 24 hours. By Kim Anderson, Reporter WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — Firefighters continue to monitor a massive structure fire at 29 Samsondale Avenue after flames tore through the long-vacant former Temco uniform factory late Sunday night – and then reignited early Monday morning. […]

  • North Rockland Chamber Says New CHPE Settlement Talks Could Bring “Seven-Figures” Relief to 9W Businesses

    THIELLS, NY – The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce hosted its first awards dinner of 2026 at Lynch’s Restaurant, drawing a strong turnout of local business owners, community leaders and honorees for an evening that mixed celebration with a major update on relief efforts for Route 9W businesses affected by last year’s construction disruptions. The […]

  • Haverstraw Officer Struck by Fleeing Vehicle

    Haverstraw, NY — A police officer in the Town of Haverstraw was injured after being struck by a vehicle that was fleeing from a traffic stop, according to local authorities. The incident occurred during a routine enforcement action and resulted in the officer being transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police said the incident […]