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Rockland County Officials Announce Participation in Statewide STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Crackdown Enforcement Effort

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NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Sheriff Louis Falco, STOP-DWI Coordinator Leslie Berger and local law enforcement agencies announced Rockland County’s participation in the Statewide STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Crackdown Enforcement Effort. Research shows that high-visibility enforcement can reduce impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.

“Thank you to all the agencies and officers who will be spending this Thanksgiving weekend on patrol,” said County Executive Ed Day. “It is thanks to your efforts that we are keeping irresponsible motorists that choose to drive drunk off of our roads. You are saving lives.”

This Thanksgiving weekend, millions will hit the roads eager to spend time with family and friends. It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year, and unfortunately more people on the roadways means the potential for more vehicle crashes. In a combined effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives law enforcement officers across New York State will take to the roads. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start today, November 27th, and end on December 1st, 2019.

“Drunk drivers beware. We in law enforcement are stepping up patrols and cracking down on your dangerous behavior,” said Sheriff Louis Falco. “With the advent of apps like Uber and Lyft and the prevalence of traditional taxis there is no excuse to get behind the wheel after you have been drinking. Do the right thing and don’t even think about driving drunk.”

The STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Weekend Crackdown is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Throughout the remainder of the year the Statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign will also target the national Holiday Season in December.

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Blue Envelope Program Enhances Safety and Understanding for Drivers With Austism During A Traffic Stop

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The Blue Envelope Program is a vital initiative designed to improve interactions between law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Drivers with autism can store their license, registration, and insurance in a distinctive blue envelope, which serves as a discreet way to notify officers of their condition during traffic stops.
This program helps reduce misunderstandings, lowers anxiety, and fosters a more empathetic and safer environment for everyone. 💙
How to Get a Blue Envelope:
Reach out to autism advocacy organizations in your area or your local sheriff’s office to obtain one. Together, we can promote understanding and safety on the road!

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Town of Clarkstown 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

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Town of Clarkstown 

                                                   9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

                                                   Monday, September 11, 2023

                                                                Town Hall

                                                     10 Maple Ave, New City

                                                                5:00pm

                                       Please join us as we reflect 22 years later. 

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