Monsey Scoop

Retired Rockland County Deputy Fire Coordinator and WWII Veteran Al Magnatta, Congers Fire Icon, Passes Away at 100

January 23, 2026

The Congers Fire Department is mourning the passing of Alfred “Al” Magnatta, a revered World War II veteran and lifelong public servant, who died...

Town of Clarkstown Honors Fallen Firefighter George Wohl With Street Dedication in Congers

December 15, 2025

The Town of Clarkstown and the Congers Fire Department gathered on Saturday to dedicate Lenox Avenue in honor of George Wohl, a longtime volunteer...

Congers Street Renamed in Honor of WWII Veteran and Longtime Firefighter Al Magnatta

August 14, 2025

On Tuesday evening, the Town of Clarkstown honored a true American hero, Al Magnatta, with the renaming of Chauncey Street in Congers in his...

Town of Clarkstown to Honor WWII Veteran and Longtime Congers Firefighter Al Magnatta with Street Dedication

August 10, 2025

The Town of Clarkstown will pay tribute to one of its most cherished residents, Al Magnatta, with a street dedication ceremony on Tuesday, August...

Tragic Drowning at Haverstraw Beach Prompts Large-Scale Search and Recovery Effort

June 25, 2025

A large-scale emergency response was launched on Wednesday afternoon following a reported drowning at Haverstraw Beach. The Congers Fire Department was dispatched at approximately...

UPDATE: Fatal Crash on Route 303 Near Hemlock Drive in Congers

March 5, 2025

A fatal MVA occurred Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025, near the intersection of Route 303 and Hemlock Drive as reported by Monsey Scoop. The...

CONGERS: Serious Crash Involving a Dump Truck on Route 303 Near Hemlock Drive Shuts Down Road

March 5, 2025

A serious head-on-collision involving a dump truck has left one person unconscious on Route 303 near Hemlock Drive. Emergency personnel, including Congers EMS, Clarkstown...

Kennelly Square Senior Apartments Open in Congers, Expanding Housing Options for 55+ Residents

January 25, 2025

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, alongside Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, County Legislator Will Kennelly, and other local officials, celebrated the grand opening...