William Clark, Suffern Native, Rockland Sheriff Star Award Winner, 63
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- William J. Clark, Jr., 63, of Warwick, died on Thursday, Nov. 10, at his home.
Born on May 12, 1953 in Suffern, he was the son William J. and Janet (Kelly) Clark.
Clark retired as chief at the Rockland County Jail. Following his retirement he received the Rockland County Sheriff's Departments Sheriff's Star Award for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the people of Rockland County.
He loved sports, coaching and was an avid Jets fan. Clark also coached football at Albertus Magnus High School and baseball for the Warwick Junior Varsity team. He also coached th…
Harriman State Park Wildfire Rages For Hours
SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- State forest rangers have been battling two fires at Harriman State Park since Sunday, with one contained, and another still burning, according to the New York State Parks Department.
The first fire at Pine Meadows began around 2:30 p.m. Sunday and spread to more than 30 acres before it was contained, said Dan Keefe, spokesman for the Parks Department.
The second fire, on Tom Jones Mountain, began around 11:45 p.m. and has consumed numerous acres, he added.
"At this point rangers are maintaining the fire and are hoping that rain forecast for Tuesday will help,&quo…
