For Immediate Release                                                                                                Media Contact: Collin Nash and Sid Nathan
January 10, 2011                                                                                                                                                             (516) 869-7794

Town of North Hempstead to Co-Sponsor Defensive Driving Courses at CGM

 

New Hyde Park, NY—Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Councilman Angelo P. Ferrara, Councilwoman Lee Seeman and the North Hempstead Town Board announced today that the town will co-sponsor defensive driving courses with the Empire Safety Council and AARP at Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.
 

“I am pleased that the Town is co-sponsoring these classes that will offer residents the opportunity to not just become safer drivers, but reduce insurance costs, cut penalty points, and renew expiring certificates,” said Supervisor Jon Kaiman.

 

The Empire Safety Council will offer all residents the opportunity to attend its classes on the following dates: Sunday, February 20, Saturday, March 12 or Saturday, April 23. Classes will be held from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Check or cash payment is due on the day of class in the amount of $38.00 per person. Please make sure your name, address, and phone number is included on the check.

 

Courses offered by AARP for drivers 50 years and older are on the following dates: Saturday, March 5, July 2, September 3 and November 5 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Please be sure your check has your name, address, phone number and date of class you wish to attend. The course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

Checks should be mailed to:

Department of Community Services

1601 Marcus Avenue

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

If you have any questions related to these classes, please contact 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov. 


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