Police Department News
Each week in this column I will be including information from Commissioner Jackson of our police department. This week he has asked that I include the following.
Safely Yield To Volunteer Firefighters Who Are Responding To Emergencies
Under state law, volunteer firefighters are permitted to display a flashing blue light in their vehicles as they are responding to fire emergencies. While this flashing blue light does not entitle the driver to violate any of the speed limits, traffic controls, etc., it does signify that the driver is responding to an emergency. All motorists seeing an approaching vehicle displaying this blue flashing light are encouraged to safely yield the right of way as they would were it an emergency vehicle displaying red flashing lights.
Garden City Seeking New Members For The Special Police
The Garden City Special Police are comprised of residents who choose to give of their free time and energy by volunteering to help maintain the quality of life in Garden City. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to the community helps to give our village a higher level of safety and security to its residents. The special police assist the police department by conducting crowd control at parades, traffic control at fairs, crossing pedestrians at special events and special patrols.
Please consider becoming a member of the Garden City Special Police force. If you are a village resident, 18 years of age or older and interested in giving a little back to our community that provides for us and our children, please call 516-742-9603.
Anyone interested in helping the community by joining the special police can visit http://www.gardencityny.net/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={BEABF15A-877B-4B4A-8EE3-FF39D39BB18A}, where they can download an application.
Please Continue To Shop And Dine Outdoors In Garden City
The residents of Garden City are very fortunate to have viable retail businesses on Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park Road where there is a good variety of quality merchandise and family dining experiences available to be enjoyed. Please support these businesses and enjoy the products, variety and outstanding customer service. I look forward to seeing everyone in town.
Board Of Trustees Meeting Schedule
The next board of trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16. The meeting will be held in the boardroom at village hall and begin at 8 p.m. I encourage all residents to attend board of trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of village issues from a first-hand perspective.
