RSS 2.0 FeedJuly 8, 2010, Freeport-Baldwin Leader
Public safety improvements for Freeport
New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that he has secured state funding to help improve public safety in the Village of Freeport.
The state dollars will allow the village to make several different public safety upgrades. A new DWI checkpoint program will be set up by the Freeport Police Department to help stop drunk driving in the village. The Freeport Fire Department will be able to purchase new water rescue equipment to help keep people safe on the waterways. In addition, the village will be purchasing and installing electronic radar signs to help reduce speeding in school zones around Freeport.
“These state funds will enable the village to target a number of different public safety issues. Both the Freeport Police Department and Freeport Fire Department will have additional resources to keep our streets and waterways safe. The village will be able to improve safety for children as they are going to and from school,” said Senator Fuschillo.
Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick said, “Thanks to Senator Fuschillo’s efforts, Freeport has been able to secure many grants this year. He is truly a friend to the Hardwick Administration and the village.”
