Working to create a community-run center for positivity for youth. Wireless Internet, Computer Lab, Community Bike Pump (Front Porch), Fresh Cycles Bike Repair Center, After-School Program Activity Room, Small Kitchen. Free farmers market food distribution every Saturday at 3:00 pm.

Protects the lives and property of the community by providing services in the event of fire, medical emergencies, and disasters or any other event which may threaten the public welfare. Offers training programs to cover all aspects of firefighting, fire safety, fire rescue, and other associated first responder skills and techniques.

Administrative Office/Station 1: 360 Veeder Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305
Station 2: 1515 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
Station 3: 1200 Third Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12303
Station 4: 1549 Avenue A and Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

Regulates and inspects the operation of public pools, beaches, and recreational spray grounds that are permitted by Nassau County Department of Health. For general inquiries, complaints, or reports of illness or injury, please call our office at 516-227-9717. For inquiries regarding new construction and/or renovation of a facility, please contact the Bureau of Environmental Engineering at 516-227-9672. For information regarding lifeguard exams and certifications, please contact the Nassau County Department of Parks and Recreation at 516-572-6591.

Provides training programs that educate workers and employers in industries with high injury and fatality rates, low literacy, young, limited English proficiency and otherwise vulnerable workers, and small business employers. Also provides outreach and education on pesticide issues to farmworkers and to agencies that work with farmworkers about occupational chemical exposure and the standards that protect workers in the workplace.

TRIAD sponsors crime prevention and safety programs for senior citizens, while providing a forum for law enforcement and the community to share the needs and concerns of senior citizens. It strives to develop solutions to reduce criminal victimization, improve the quality of life and enhance the delivery of services and programs for seniors in Sullivan County.

Offers a number of professional development programs for teachers, as well as for teacher candidates. Mandatory workshops offered include: School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop; Training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect and Dignity For All Students (DASA) Workshop. Numerous online professional development graduate courses, certificates and summer institutes for teachers are offered. In addition; Molloy University offers a number of conferences for educators throughout the year. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information regarding all the programs, workshops and courses that are offered.

Provides evaluations of children involved in firesetting or fire play. Offers fire safety and prevention education to children and their families. Also offers counseling services. Services are provided at no cost. Call for more detailed information.

Emergency responder for fire situations locally, and volunteer opportunities available.

Offers swimming, sailing, life saving lessons, arts and crafts, and a sports program to school age children from the Village of Amityville. Beach Complex, located at foot of South Bayview Avenue, at south end of the James A. Caples Memorial Park is facilitated by Recreation Department. League softball and sports programs for adults also offered. Calendar of events posted seasonally in Amityville Record. Swimming and Summer Recreation begin July 1st and end the first week of August.

Offers a 5-week program that will teach each student firearms safety, weapon nomenclature, proper weapons handling, fundamentals of marksmanship, as well as an introduction to tactical medicine, tactical procedures and response to a mass casualty event. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in a law enforcement or military career. This program is also encouraged for those who are looking to have a better understanding of firearms and firearms safety. The instruction in this course is provided by veterans from each branch of the United States Military as well as active Law Enforcement Officers from state, federal and local agencies. Tuition includes the use of firearms and ammunition. Call for detailed information. 

Provides the county's public transportation system which includes fixed route, dial-a-ride and paratransit transportation options. Defensive driving courses are also available. Also offers medical and pre-school transportation on a contractual basis and specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities.

Teaches four, easy to remember steps to help children identify their feelings, learn healthy self-control and reduce challenging behaviors. Program is for parents, grandparents, teachers, childcare providers. All Facilitators are certified by Devereaux Center for Resilient Children.

The Right Way program provides drug and alcohol assessments when the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Regulations are violated. In addition, a Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) conducts Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors. D.O.T. consultations are available upon request. The Right Way is available to non-D.O.T. companies to meet their drug and alcohol policy needs.

Provides free child passenger safety seat inspections. Also, provides child safety seats to income eligible families.

Offers high school students a non-credit, state-certified Driver and Traffic Safety Education program. Those who successfully complete the course will receive the MV-285 Student Certificate Completion issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. The MV-285 allows students with a NYS Junior Permit to schedule a road test, receive their senior license at the age of 17 instead of 18, and may be eligible for a rate reduction in their automobile insurance. This program consists of 25.5 hours of classroom instruction and 25.5 hours of behind the wheel training and observation. Effective July 1, this course will be offered in-person, on the Ammerman Campus in Selden. Please note that XDT100 and XDT200 are corequisites and must be taken together and successfully completed to obtain the MV-285. For more information, please call the Office of Continuing Education at (631) 451-4399 or email your request to [email protected].

Swimming instruction for all ages. Pool facilities available for families.

Offers printed materials and online resources for local residents with safety tips and information. Safety information covers a variety of topics such as bicycle safety, firearms, holidays, internet safety, child car seats, and more.

Offers information on a variety of crime prevention issues, programs or services, from public awareness, protection, and possible ways to prevent crime, etc. Also provides a helpline for those who have been crime victims.

Helps residents with limited resources achieve lifelong health and fitness. EFNEP teaches healthy habits through interactive discussion and hands-on activities. Families learn about healthier food choices, physical activity, stretching food dollars, and food safety. Classes are held in both community and one-on-one home settings, as well as distance learning via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Assists parents with child care referrals and options paying for child care. Assists child care providers with technical assistance and training for all modalities of child care. Offers start up grants for in-home registered or licensed programs. Provides reimbursement to child care providers for serving healthy/approved meals and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Provides application assistance for Legally Exempt providers, including health and safety grants.

Assists low income families and others to access the correct seat for their child at every age. Car seats are made available for free to parents and legal guardians of children from birth until the child is ready to ride safely without a seat. Booster seats for older children are available. Assistance is meant to be one-time only.

Conducts periodic inspections of public and private buildings for conformity to standard fire prevention regulations establishes procedures for fire safety inspects new installations for fire safety measures and investigates causes of fires.

Provides child safety seat inspections, installations and offers child car safety information

Offers drug and alcohol counseling, crisis counseling, job development and referral, tutoring, Homework help, Improvisation teen theater, peer leadership training, drug prevention, support groups, environmental issues group, grandfriends, social skills group, young families group, home safety programs, basketball and recreational activities. Parent resources available.