Columbia County offers free car seat inspections

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Columbia County is providing two upcoming free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians in Hudson and Ghent. The checks are part of a year-round safety initiative, where technicians can provide education on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat depending on a child’s age and size and the vehicle.

Those who cannot attend this free car seat check event can make an appointment with a local fitting station. The free events are:

• May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Hudson Junior/Senior High School, 215 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson
    • For more information, contact Lt. Mishanda Franklin at (518) 828-3388 or at mishanda.franklin@hudsonpoliceny.org.
• May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Mother's Day Marketplace - Ghent VFW, 2237 Route 66, Ghent
    • For more information, contact Sgt. Jason Garvey at (518) 828-3344 or at jason.garvey@columbiacountysheriff.us.