For Immediate Release

July 8, 2010

Town of Clarkstown Extends Operation of Cooling Centers

New City, NY - In conjunction with the Clarkstown Police Department’s Emergency Management Coordinator, Supervisor Alex Gromack announced the Town of Clarkstown extended operation of its cooling centers for residents to go and cool down in the extremely hot weather.  The following cooling centers will be open again on July 8^th and July 9^th from 9am-10pm.

Central Nyack Community Center, 58 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack    

Pascack Community Center, 87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet

Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City          

Residents are encouraged to check on their elderly relatives and neighbors in these extreme heat temperatures.  Visit the Town of Clarkstown website for more heat safety tips at www.town.clarkstown.ny.us.

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