Summer is upon us. We see an increase in parites and celebrations. We also see an increase in impaired driving. Let's all work together to make sure we arrive alive and have a designated driver!

Here are five tips for safe driving over the holiday weekend and year-round:

-Plan a safe way home. Arrange a sober ride home, or offer to be the sober designated driver.
-Wear a seat belt. Seat belt usage is one of the best ways to stay safe on our roadways.
-Don’t call or text. Any form of impaired driving poses a serious threat to those on the road.
-Slow down. Respect all posted speed limits.
-Be aware. Pay attention to other drivers on the road and avoid those driving erratically.

Here is the list of Memorial Day events throughout the town:
Town of Clarkstown Memorial Day Tribute
Friday, May 25th
11am to 12pm
Street Community Center
31 Zukor Road, New City

Congers Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 26th
10:30am
Parade starting at the Congers Valley Cottage Ambulance Corp Building (122 Kings Highway) and ending at the Veterans Memorial Association of Congers Building (65 Lake Road).

New City Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28th
10AM
Parade on Main Street from Collyer Avenue to the Courthouse.

West Nyack Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28th
11AM
Parade starts at 107 Strawtown Road, along Strawtown Road to West Nyack Hamlet Green (on West Nyack Road).

Nanuet Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 28th
11AM
Veterans Monument at the Nanuet Train Station (Prospect Street)

MEDIA ADVISORY
Town of Clarkstown to Hold Annual Memorial Day Service

(New City, NY) - Supervisor George Hoehmann and Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Elaine Apfelbaum announced the Town of Clarkstown will hold its annual Memorial Day Tribute on Friday, May 25, 2018. The ceremony honors all Veterans that have fallen in defense of our Country.

What: Town of Clarkstown Memorial Day Tribute
When: Friday, May 25th, 11am
Where: Street Community Center 31 Zukor Road, New City

The ceremony is emceed by Veteran Sean Magee and Link Elementary School students will perform patriotic music. This year the guest speaker is Alan Moskin, a WW II Veteran who served as an infantry combat solider and concentration camp liberator. Mr. Moskin has spoken all across the country about his experiences and is currently featured in the PBS film GI Jews, featuring the story of American Soldiers in WWII who are Jewish and fought against the Nazi's.

All are invited to attend.

The Clarkstown Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend. Please take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure this great Country stays free.

If your driving on Western Highway in Blauvelt please slow down and let the #turtles cross the road.

Here are our weekly call statistics for the week of May 14-21, 2018. Have a great day