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Nearly 100 Firearms Collected at Haverstraw Gun Buyback Event Hosted by Rockland DA

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Nearly 100 Firearms Collected at Haverstraw Gun Buyback Event Hosted by Rockland DA

Nearly 100 guns and rifles were turned in during a successful Gun Buyback event held Saturday in the Village of Haverstraw, organized by Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh and his office. The initiative, as previously reported by Monsey Scoop, aimed to reduce gun violence and promote public safety by offering community members a safe and anonymous way to surrender unwanted firearms. District Attorney Walsh expressed gratitude to the com…Read Article

Haverstraw Police Department Maintains NYS Accreditation, Officers Honored for Excellence

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Haverstraw Police Department Maintains NYS Accreditation, Officers Honored for Excellence

The Haverstraw Police Department has once again earned accreditation as a New York State Law Enforcement Agency by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), reaffirming its dedication to professionalism, accountability, and excellence in policing. During the official award presentation, Chief John Gould Jr., Lieutenant James Hansen, and Sergeant Joseph Privitera proudly represented the department. In addition to the departmental recognit…Read Article

Rockland DA Holds Press Conference Announcing Community Gun Buyback Event in Haverstraw

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Rockland DA Holds Press Conference Announcing Community Gun Buyback Event in Haverstraw

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II held a press conference on Thursday at Village Hall in Haverstraw to announce a community gun buyback event scheduled for this Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 40 New Main Street. Although Town of Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould was unable to attend, he was represented by Captain Ian Kaye of the Haverstraw Police Department. Also in attendance and delivering remarks …Read Article

DA Tom Walsh and Haverstraw PD Host Gun Buyback Event on June 7

HAVERSTRAW, NY — In a continued effort to promote public safety and reduce gun violence, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh, in partnership with the Town of Haverstraw Police Department, will host a community gun buyback event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Village Hall, 40 New Main Street. Participants may anonymously surrender firearms in exchange for pre-paid gift cards: $500 for operable assault rifles $250 …Gun Violence · Haverstraw Read Article

Community Gathers for Annual Watchfire Ceremony at Bowline Point Park

Video & image courtesy of Cookie Muggeo. HAVERSTRAW, NY — This week, a large crowd gathered at Bowline Point Park for the annual Watchfire Ceremony, a moving tribute organized by local Vietnam veterans to honor fallen service members. The event, a long-standing tradition in the Town of Haverstraw, drew residents of all ages, many of whom have attended year after year. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 333 has a long-standing tradition of l…Haverstraw · Haverstraw Read Article

Former NYPD Cop Sentenced After 100 MPH Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Innocent Man – Knowhere News

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A former NYPD officer has been sentenced to 4 to 12 years in state prison for a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Haverstraw, New York. The sentencing took place in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, bringing a tragic case to a close that shook the local community. According to Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh, the officer, identified as Nelson Tamayo, was traveling at a speed of over 100 miles per hour on Route 9W when the de…NYPD · Haverstraw Read Article

Janesville Police Department Presents Annual Awards

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JANESVILLE -- The Janesville Police Department recognized outstanding service among its ranks and community partners Thursday evening at its annual awards ceremony held at Rotary Gardens.Haverstraw · Haverstraw See the Story

MTA Announces Return of Weekend Ferry Service Between Haverstraw and Ossining Starting Saturday, May 24

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the return of weekend service for the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry beginning Saturday, May 24, extending through Sunday, October 12. The service, which runs hourly from 10:23 a.m. to 7:46 p.m., connects Rockland and Westchester counties across the Hudson River and aligns with Metro-North Railroad trains to and from New York City. The ferry will not operate on Memorial Day, Independence D…Haverstraw · Haverstraw Read Article

Haverstraw Memorial Day Observance

Haverstraw’s Memorial Day service will be held on Monday May 26 at the World War I Monument at Mt.Repose Cemetery If there is inclement weather, the service will be moved to Haverstraw Town Hall at 1 Rosman Road in Garnerville. If anyone has any questions regarding the ceremonies or for any updates, please contact Leo Laders Commander Don Joachim at (845) 671-9870. The post Haverstraw Memorial Day Observance first appeared on The Rockland County…Memorial Day · Haverstraw See the Story

Rockland County to Host Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on May 22

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Veterans Service Agency Director Susan Branam are inviting the public to attend a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Gulf War Memorial in Haverstraw Bay Park, located at 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw. Community members are encouraged to attend and pay tr…Haverstraw · Haverstraw Read Article

New Statue Unveiled in Haverstraw

On a surprisingly rain-free Saturday afternoon, the Haverstraw African American Connection, or HAAC, hosted a celebration to unveil the new statue that will be on display in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park until July 7th, 2025. This statue memorializes Solomon Northup, the author of the memoir turned blockbuster film 12 Years a Slave. Northup, born a free native New Yorker in 1807, was an abolitionist, landowner, professional viol…Haverstraw · Haverstraw Read Article

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