Firefighters Respond to Grill/Deck Fire in Valley Cottage

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VIDEO: Pair of Bald Eagles in Rockland County

Published

4 years ago

June 28, 2020

Rockland Report Editor

VALLEY COTTAGE, NY – The Valley Cottage Fire Department responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls that a deck was on fire.

Once on scene, they recognized that the grill that was located on the deck was the cause of the fire. Firefighters were able to quickly knockdown the fire and prevent further damage to the home. Providing mutual-aid was Nyack FD (FAST), Congers FD, Central Nyack FD, and West Nyack FD.

No reports of any injuries to any of the residents of the home or responding volunteer firefighters.

The first occurred on Babbling Brook Lane in Valley Cottage, New York.

VIDEO BY ROCKLANDFIRES.

Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

Published

2 days ago

April 21, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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Police/Fire/EMS

Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

Published

3 days ago

April 20, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.

If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.