It’s car seat safety season

What could have been a tragedy turned into an opportunity to promote a worthy cause. Peter Carbonaro of Oceanside, was driving with his son Christian one day when he got into a serious auto accident. His car rolled over completely and Carbonaro’s child could have been killed. Fortunately, Carbonaro had recently taken advantage of a Town of Hempstead program that helped parents with the proper installation of their child safety seats. Carbonaro’s boy survived the wreck.

Carbonaro now appears at events promoting the proper installation of car safety seats, telling his story and encouraging parents to get help making sure their children’s safety devices are being used properly. “We are thrilled that Mr. Carbonaro’s decision to utilize our free car seat safety program may have saved his son’s life,” said Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. “The town’s certified technicians will teach parents and guardians how to properly secure your loved ones in their car seats.”

This summer, through Oct. 6, the Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Program schedule will be expanded. Upcoming Child Safety Seat inspection events include June 29 and 30 at Levittown Hall in Levittown. After Oct. 6, the fall and winter schedule will resume. Inspections will then be available on most Wednesdays at Speno Park in East Meadow by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (516) 538-1900, extension 217, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or visit www.TOH.LI.