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State Police are Investigating a Serious Single Vehicle Crash on the Palisades Parkway

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On April 13, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m. state police from the Haverstraw barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on the Palisades Parkway in the town of Stony Point.

Investigation revealed that BMW X-5 was traveling south on the Palisades Parkway when the vehicle flipped and ejected the operator of the vehicle and her dog. Prior to the accident numerous 911 calls were made about this vehicle traveling on Route 6 from Woodbury with three tires. Witnesses stated that when the vehicle entered the Palisades Parkway in began to go faster and then flipped over.

The operator of the vehicle was identified as Taylor Robinson, age 25 of Highland Mills. She was medivaced to Westchester Medical with multiple injuries including a concussion. The dog died from its injuries.

This crash is under investigation.

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

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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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Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

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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.

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