This week, the Garden City Police Department and the Garden City School District helped launch the AAA New York 69th annual School’s Open—Drive Carefully campaign by placing a large 20’ by 2’ banner on the fence of Stewart School to remind motorists that thousands of children across Long Island will be returning to school. Garden City School Superintendent Dr. Robert Feirsen, Police Commissioner Jackson and the AAA Northeast Traffic Safety Division selected this location because it is a highly visible area travelled by many motorists. In addition, the police department posted several large School’s Open—Drive Carefully posters at select locations throughout the village. Jackson states that the police department, the Garden City School District and the AAA Traffic Safety Division display these posters and banner in an effort to increase the safety of all students.
Jackson also commends the valuable work of the AAA Traffic Division, particularly Director John Corlett, Assistant Director Donna Galasso and Program Director Gerri DiSalvo.
“John, Donna and Gerri work very closely with the Garden City Police Department and Garden City School District in their efforts to protect students as they walk to and from school and/or bus stops,” Jackson said.
