Clarkstown police announce road closure for annual brinks memorial ceremony

Clarkstown police announce road closure for annual Brinks Memorial ceremony

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October 19, 2025
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CLARKSTOWN, NY – Clarkstown Police have announced temporary road closures scheduled for Monday afternoon to accommodate the 44th Annual Brinks Memorial Ceremony.

Mountainview Avenue will be closed from Route 59 to the Tappan Zee Manor entrance between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes during the event, as officers will be stationed along the roadway to assist with traffic control and ensure public safety.

Key Points

  • Mountainview Avenue will be closed from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, October 20
  • Closure spans from Route 59 to the Tappan Zee Manor entrance
  • Police will manage traffic during the 44th Annual Brinks Memorial Ceremony

Annual ceremony to honor fallen officers

The Brinks Memorial Ceremony commemorates the 1981 armored truck robbery and subsequent shootings in Nanuet and Nyack that claimed the lives of two police officers and a security guard. The yearly observance honors their service and sacrifice, drawing law enforcement agencies and community members from across Rockland County.

Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and follow detour signs while the closure is in effect.

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