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Obituaries
Rockland Police Chief Who Helped Apprehend Three Brinks Murderers Dies
Alan Colsey, who died Wednesday, July 14 at the age of 69, had an impressive law enforcement career. He helped Rockland law enforcement computerize police records, get mobile data terminals in patrol cars, and establish a radio system for first responders. Yet it was the Nyack native’s heroism in the Brinks Robbery on Oct. 20, 1981, that most remember. Black Liberation Army members Judith Clark, David Gilbert, and Samuel Brown gunned down Brinks guard Peter Paige during the robbery at the Nanuet Mall that day. They also shot killed Nyack Police Officer Waverly “Chipper” Brown and Sgt…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Obituaries
Legendary Rockland Police Chief Who Captured Three Brinks Murderers Dies
TRIBUTE: When they consider true heroes, crimefighters in North Jersey invariably include a lawman from just across the state line who single-handedly captured a trio of self-proclaimed revolutionaries after they killed two police officers and a guard following a $1.6 million armored car robbery. Alan Colsey, who died Wednesday at 69, had an impressive law enforcement career. He helped Rockland law enforcement computerize police records, get mobile data terminals in patrol cars and establish a radio system for first responders. Yet it was the Nyack native’s heroism on Oct. 20, 1981 tha…
Monsey, NY
On Your Side
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Thruway Near State Line
A fully involved tractor-trailer fire temporarily closed the southbound New York State Thruway near the Bergen County border Monday night. Firefighters from Mahwah and Tuxedo brought tankers to assist their Hillburn colleagues in dousing the blaze, which responders said came dangerously close to overhead power lines. An Orange and Rockland Utilities crew was summoned, they said. Southbound New York State Thruway (Route 287) in Hillburn.John Kiene for DAILY VOICE No injuries were reported. The contents of the trailer weren't immediately known. No injuries were reported.John Kiene f…
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Fiery I-87 Crash Closes Roadway, Knocks Out Power For Some Area Residents
A car struck a utility pole bursting into flames in a fiery crash on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. It happened in Rockland County in Montebello in the area of Airmont Road at the I-87 overpass after the vehicle slammed into the pole sparking a fire, around 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, Ramapo Police said. The Tallman fire department also responded to the scene The area had to be closed for several hours overnight, but reopened around 6:30 a.m., Monday, April 5. The crash also caused a large number of Montebello residents to lose power.
Monroe, NY
Breaking News
Bike Found On Side Of Roadway In Rockland
A mountain bike found on the side of the roadway in Rockland County is looking for its owner. A resident found the bike on the side of the road near the parking lot for the Ramapo Rest Stop on the New York State Thruway, said the Ramapo Police. If you recognize the bike and know who it belongs to, please contact Officer Mike Luba at 845-357-2400.
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
One Killed In NY Thruway Crash Between Passenger Vehicle, Tractor-Trailer
A fatal crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle caused the closure of a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway in Rockland County during the morning commute on Friday, March 12. It happened on the northbound size just south of Exit 14B in Ramapo at about 5:30 a.m. As of 8:30 a.m., one lane remains blocked, with stop-and-go delays to the toll plaza. The trailer was reportedly carrying gravel and diesel. State Police confirmed there was one fatality, but no further details were immediately released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voic…
Ossining, NY
Breaking News
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Westchester
Recognize him? New York State Police investigators in Westchester are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was arrested on a drug charge following a stop on the Thruway in 2019. An alert was issued this week by State Police in Tarrytown for 41-year-old Leon Dumas, who was stopped on the New York State Thruway in Westchester on July 19, 2019, for a traffic violation. During the subsequent stop, police said that it was determined that Dumas was driving with a suspended license and that he was in possession of concentrated cannabis. Dumas was arrested …
Ossining, NY
Breaking News
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted On Multiple Charges In Westchester
New York State Police in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a 20-year-old woman who was busted with drugs while allegedly driving under the influence on the New York State Thruway last year. Investigators in Westchester issued an alert for Aaliyah Leon, who was arrested on Jan. 11 last year on the Thruway following a traffic stop by New York State Police troopers from the Tarrytown barracks. It is alleged that at the time of the stop, Leon was driving while intoxicated, was in possession of marijuana and a controlled substance, leading to her…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Westchester
New York State Police are asking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for drug possession for nearly five years. Gerald Friley, age 60, was arrested in February 2015, after being pulled over for a traffic infraction on the New York State Thruway in Ardsley, according to state police stationed at Tarrytown. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Friley was in possession of heroin, marijuana, and a suspended driver's license. Friley was charged with seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, …
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Strewn Bales Of Hay On Thruway Jams Traffic Bound For GS Parkway
Call it a "bale" out: Bundles of hay that couldn't clear an overpass were knocked from a flatbed truck onto the southbound New York State Thruway on Tuesday, jamming New Jersey-bound traffic. No injuries were reported in the mishap. Hay bales stretched for nearly a quarter mile starting around the Garden State Parkway 14A ramp and truck pit in Nanuet around 12:15 p.m. South Spring Valley and Tallman firefighters responded along with New York State Police. The view from Airmont Road.Rockland Report No injuries were reported in the mishap, which stretched hay bales for nearly a quart…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Westchester
State Police are searching for a man who was charged with a DWI in 2014 and never appeared in court. Kenneth Desormes, 46, was charged on Nov. 2 of 2014 after he was involved in a traffic accident on the New York State Thruway said State Police from Tarrytown. He stands at 5-foot-10, weighs approximately 210 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Those with information pertaining to Desormes' whereabouts are asked to contact New York State Police by calling 518-436-2825 or via email at
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