On Saturday, Jan. 25, from noon to 3 p.m., Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney will host a free Child Safety Workshop at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum. Parents and children will learn safety tips from experts including proper installation of car seats, online and fire safety and more about programs like Operation SAFE Child.

Any families and children attending the workshop from noon to 3 p.m. will have access to the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum including interactive exhibits focused on nature, science, literacy, art, music and the local community. Workshop participants include: K-9 Unit, City of Poughkeepsie Police, Orange County Sheriff, NYS Troopers, FEMA, FTC, City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department, FBI, Astor Services and the NYS Sheriff’s Office.

Participants can RSVP by contacting Rep. Maloney’s office at 845-561-1259 or online at seanmaloney.house.gov/child-safety-summit-rsvp. The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is located at 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie.

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