Press Release - 09-22-2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 22, 2022

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS
AND ASSISTANCE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE THIS SATURDAY

Free Car Seat Fittings Offered at 30 Locations Statewide

Car Seat Checks Help to Ensure Safety Seats Fit Correctly and Are Installed Properly

Free Fittings Offered by Appointment Year-Round

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers across New York State that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available Saturday, September 24 as part of National Seat Check Saturday.

The following car seat check events aim to ensure all parents and caregivers understand how to choose an appropriate seat for the child’s age and size and how to install the seat correctly. Trained technicians will use the model of “Learn, Practice, and Explain” to educate caregivers on how to select a child restraint that will fit their child, fit their vehicle and be used correctly every time.

Those who cannot attend these free car seat check events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you.  

Capital Region:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Walmart Parking Lot, 46 Fairview Av., Hudson
For more information, contact Deputy Joseph Kilmer at (518) 828-3344 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Crossgates Mall Outer Lot Western Avenue, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Guilderland
For more information, contact William Van Alstyne at (518) 765-2565 or [email protected].

Central New York:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Target Parking Lot, 857 State Route 31, Liverpool
For more information, contact Sgt. Jon Seeber at (315) 435-3033 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Oswego County Ambulance Service, 404 Ontario St., Fulton
For more information, contact Margaret Beers at (315) 592-4145 or [email protected].

Mohawk Valley Region:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Handshake City (East of PJ Green), Division Street, Utica
For more information, contact Sergeant Ed Hagen at (315) 520-6366 or [email protected].

North Country Region:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Beekmantown Fire Department, 6973 State Route 22, West Chazy
For more information, contact Mitch Carriere at (518) 563-2010 or [email protected]

Southern Tier:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Visions Federal Credit Union, 5411 State Highway 12, Norwich
For more information, contact Sheri Howe at (607) 337-1863 or [email protected]

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Endicott Fire Department, 224 Madison Ave, Endicott
For more information, contact Christine Muss at (607) 778-2807 or [email protected]

Finger Lakes:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Save-A-Lot Parking Lot, 320 West Avenue, Albion
For more information, contact Sgt. Daniel Baase at (585) 589-5627 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Mount Morris Fire Department, 23 Mill Street, Mount Morris
For more information, contact CCE Livingston Traffic Safety Program at (585) 991-5432 or [email protected]

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Gates Fire District, 2355 Chili Ave, Rochester
For more information, contact Laurie Schwenzer at (585) 426-2720 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Waterloo Fire Department, 39 East Water Street, Waterloo
For more information, contact Deputy Rick Youngs at (315) 220-3431 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Newark Fire Department, 150 East Miller Street, Newark
For more information, contact Wayne County Public Health at (315) 946-5749 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Orleans County Public Safety Building, 13925 State Route 31 Parking Lot, Albion
For more information, contact Kevin Colonna at (585) 589-5527 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Penn Yan Volunteer Ambulance, 205 North Avenue, Penn Yan
For more information, contact Sgt. Chad Daggett at (315) 536-4438 or [email protected].

Long Island:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Brookhaven Safety Town, 249 Buckley Rd, Holtsville
For more information, contact Karen Harper at (631) 451-5335 or [email protected].
Additional information: By appointment only

When: Saturday, September 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: New York State Police Troop L Headquarters, 7140 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale
For more information, contact Sergeant Jim Walters at (631) 756-3389 or [email protected].
Additional information: Appointments are preferred.

When: Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Amityville Fire Department, 55 West Oak Street, Amityville
For more information, contact Sergeant David Driscoll at (631) 264-0400 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Research and Development Park Stony Brook University, 500 Development Drive, Stony Brook
For more information, contact Joseph Bica at (631) 632-3056 or [email protected].

Western New York:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Brighton Volunteer Fire Company, 50 Jamaica Road, Tonawanda
For more information, contact Lt. Anthony Colangelo at (716) 879-6625 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Orchard Park Police Department, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park
For more information, contact Officer Kristen Mazur at (716) 662-6444 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: SUNY Fredonia Services Complex, 280 Central Avenue, Fredonia
For more information, contact Stephanie Price at (716) 673-3333 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Springville Fire Department, 405 West Main Street, Springville
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Depew High School, 5201 Transit Road, Depew
For more information, contact Edward Evanoff at (585) 344-6228 or [email protected].

Mid-Hudson Region:

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Price Chopper Supermarket, 142 NY-94, Warwick
For more information, contact Kecia Healy at (845) 800-4945 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Goshen Central School Admin Building, 227 Main St., Goshen
For more information, contact Sgt. Ryan Rich at (845) 294-7988 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Orthopedic Associates, 1910 South Road, Poughkeepsie
For more information, contact Paul Bonfiglio at (845) 520-1294 or [email protected].

When: Saturday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Town of Esopus Apple Festival, 151 Main Street, Port Ewen
For more information, contact Deputy Deborah Prusack at (845) 338-3640, [email protected]

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Rye Brook Fire Department, 940 King St., Rye Brook
For more information, contact Sergeant Luigi Greco at (914) 937-1020

When: Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Orangeburg Fire Department, 61 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg
For more information, contact Sgt Michael Belgiovene at (845) 346-3566 or [email protected].

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