Dec. 30, 2016 - Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety encourage county residents to welcome the New Year with 10 tips to ensure a safe and happy celebration.
“I'd like to wish all Westchester residents a wonderful New Year filled with love, happiness and health," said Astorino. "Most important of all, I encourage everyone to celebrate the New Year safely.”
The top 10 safety tips include:
- Don’t drink and drive
- Monitor your alcohol intake
- Do not serve minors alcohol
- Parents should be aware of their children's whereabouts
- If possible, avoid driving between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve
- When walking, use main roads. New Year’s Eve and day are among the most deadly days for pedestrians.
- Travel with groups
- Keep your phone charged so you are prepared in the event of an emergency
- Be careful what you share on social media on New Year’s Eve
- Dial 911 for emergencies and 211 if you need information
The Westchester County Police will have sobriety checkpoints on county-owned roads and highways on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For more information, visit Westchester County’s Stop-DWI.