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Center Street Students Wrap Up Health and Safety Week with Special Guests

On Oct. 17, students at Herricks’ Center Street Elementary School concluded their Health and Safety Week activities with an exciting visit from the Garden City Park Fire Department and NYPD officers, who brought along their K-9 partners.

The visit gave students hands-on learning experiences about fire safety and the important role of the NYPD K-9 Unit in protecting the community. From meeting the K-9 officers to participating in interactive demonstrations, students engaged directly with local heroes while gaining valuable knowledge in a fun and memorable way.

Health and Safety Week at Center Street emphasizes safety awareness and community responsibility. This special event highlighted the vital contributions of first responders and law enforcement in everyday life.

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A police officer stands with a K-9 dog, surrounded by a group of children in a school setting.
A large red fire engine is parked in a crowded public area, surrounded by a group of people, some wearing colorful clothing, gathered around the vehicle.
A group of young children, both boys and girls, are gathered together in a gymnasium-like setting, with blue walls and a red-and-white sign visible in the background.
A group of children sitting on the floor of a gymnasium, with an adult standing in the center of the room.
A group of people, mostly children, gathered around a large red fire truck in an outdoor setting with trees and buildings visible in the background.