On March 3, 2016 the Town of Yorktown Recreation Commission passed a resolution to ban tobacco and electronic cigarette use in town parks and recreational areas. The Alliance for Safe Kids joined POW’R Against Tobacco in educating the commission about the many benefits of such policies. Throughout New York State, tobacco-free outdoor areas have become a growing […]
Tuesdays through March 29 Save A Life Prep ASK Office 2 pm – 5 pm Sunday, March 13 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Yorktown American Legion 3 Seatings: 8 am , 10, am, 12 pm Volunteers must arrive 30 minutes prior to seating Saturday, March 19 Lions Easter Egg Hunt Downing Park 9:30 am – […]
With prom season right around the corner, The Alliance for Safe Kids, the YHS PTSA, and Yorktown High School are presenting “What Every Parent and Senior Should Know About Prom, Parties, and Potential Problems.” this Thursday evening. Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety […]
Below are some of the things that are currently on our wish list for Save A Life. If you are out grocery shopping or running errands, please consider putting an extra one or 2 of the items in your cart for ASK! Gift Cards BJ’s Staples Walmart Perishable Items Bottled Water!! Store-bought desserts Snacks (small bags […]
Twenty-eight students were honored Wednesday night as graduates of the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) Youth Court Class of 2016. “The Youth Court program enables students to experience first-hand what it is like to be an attorney, detective, Judge, Bailiff, and Court Officer,” said Youth Court Director, Nancy Levin. “This incredible program is a careful […]
The Alliance for Safe Kids has been selected to participate in the Schechtman 26th Anniversary Give Back to bring much-needed funds into Yorktown, Mahopac, and Putnam Valley Communities. THE PROGRAM: In celebration of Schechtman Orthodontics 26 Years of Service to the Yorktown/Mahopac/Putnam Valley communities, selected nonprofits will receive $1000 charitable donations for every affiliated student and adult who […]
If you own a smartphone, chances are, you love it. You take pictures of your kids, stay in touch with friends and family, keep up with the news, and text your spouse reminders to pick up milk. It’s likely never more than an arm’s reach away, and it probably even journeys into the bathroom with […]
On Wednesday, February 10th, 28 students will graduate from the Alliance for Safe Kids’ Youth Court program. After having learned about the various aspects of the law over the last six weeks, they will soon take on real-life court cases prosecuting other teens at the Yorktown Justice Court. “After many sessions of training in confidentiality, […]
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl 50 Sunday, February 7, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and highway safety and law enforcement officials are urging football fans to call the […]