Rockland County, Dariel Vasquez and Jennings Creek

Will Jennings Creek wildfire impact Rockland County? Winds are pushing smoke west
Winds are out of the north-northwest, which pushes smoke in a direction over northern New Jersey, officials said.
Dariel Vasquez, killed fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, remembered by Rockland County community
People gathered at Ramapo High School on Monday to remember 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a state parks aide who died while assisting at the fire scene​.
Rockland County community mourns Dariel Vasquez, teen killed fighting wildfire
The Rockland County community gathered Monday to honor the life of 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a New York State Parks employee and recent Ramapo High School graduate, who tragically lost his life while fighting a wildfire in Sterling Forest.
Rockland community to hold vigil for Spring Valley teen killed while battling wildfire
Dariel Vasquez, a 2024 graduate of Ramapo High and Rockland Senior Male Athlete of the year, was killed while battling a wildfire on the NY/NJ border.
Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18-Year-Old HS Baseball Team Captain Killed In NY/NJ Wildfire
Shock and sadness spread following the death of 18-year-old firefighter Dariel Vasquez, who was killed on Saturday, Nov. 9, while bravely battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire that spread from New Jersey into Greenwood Lake,
Community remembers Dariel Vasquez, killed fighting brush fire in Greenwood Lake
The balloons and candles, pictures and young faces made it so clear that Dariel Vasquez was just a teenager - an 18-year-old only beginning. The memorial was very emotional with friends and family wiping tears and comforting one another.
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Rockland County mourns teen killed in wildfire
The Rockland County community gathered Monday to honor the life of 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a dedicated New York State ...
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Rockland community holds vigil for teen killed while battling wildfire
He was captain of the varsity baseball team, where he played for four years and was named Rockland County Senior Male Athlete of spring 2024. "At Ramapo High School, Dariel was a dedicated student ...
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Girls volleyball: John Jay tops North Rockland to win first Section 1 title since 2013
A crushing playoff loss last fall sparked a breakthrough that led John Jay volleyball to an undefeated season and its first ...
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Rockland County officials encourage water conservation amid drought watch
The county says it is continuing to monitor water levels, adding water usage has been low but conservation is still being encouraged to preserve drinking water and to have enough water for ...
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On Veterans Day, Rockland's Mount Moor cemetery serves as reminder to preserve history
WEST NYACK - Several Veterans Day ceremony speakers at the historic Mount Moor Cemetery reminded dozens of attendees Monday ...
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Stages in Westchester, Rockland to welcome Dance Theatre of Harlem, Aries Spears and more
As the nights cool down, the arts heat up in the Hudson Valley. From comedy to ballet, you can't go wrong with any of the ...
Rockland Historical Society recovers Civil War general’s stolen sword
The silver sword gifted to Rockland native General Hiram Berry was stolen from a museum 40 years ago. The sword was though to ...
Busy Election Day predicted as early voting has big turnout in Westchester, Rockland NY
Ballots cast during the nine-day early voting period are significantly higher than in 2020, Board of Elections data show.
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Boys volleyball: Eastchester defends Section 1 title, North Rockland wins first ever
No.2 Eastchester won second straight Section 1 title beating top-seeded Yorktown; North Rockland wins first ever Friday Nov.