FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2026
Albany County Hosts Annual Child Safety
Seat Checkup Event April 11th at Crossgates
Guilderland, NY: Over 90% of child safety seats are not used properly, putting infants, toddlers and small children at risk of being seriously injured or killed in a traffic crash. That’s why the Albany County Traffic Safety Program is hosting a free child safety seat check again on April 11th.
They’ve been doing this for over 20 years to help parents and caregivers protect their children in motor vehicles. By hosting these events, they ensure that the children are properly protected by replacing expired, damaged, or recalled car seats or seats that are inappropriate for use by a child. They will also be checking for counterfeit seats to advise parents and caregivers about the dangers associated with them.
Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to check child safety seats, correct errors and instruct parents and caregivers how to use and install their child safety seats correctly. There is no fee for this service. No appointment is necessary.
The Albany County Traffic Safety Program Child Safety Seat Checkup will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Crossgates Overflow Lot next to Washington Ave. Extension in Guilderland.
Event sponsors are:
Albany County Department of Public Works – Traffic Safety Education Program
Capital Region Safe Kids
NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
Crossgates
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About Crossgates Mall
Crossgates is the Capital Region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination offering an impressive selection of national brands and the newest retail concepts. The center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Going, Going, Going Gone!, Primark and Best Buy, while offering more than 180 retail shops, including Apple. Crossgates offers 10 entertainment venues and over 20 on-site eateries, such as Dave & Buster’s, Get Air, Billy Beez, Apex Entertainment, Maggie McFly’s and Regal Cinemas with IMAX. Or simply relax at our award-winning day spa, Spa Mirbeau. Located adjacent to a dual-branded 192-room Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton hotel and a COSTCO Wholesale, Crossgates is your destination to EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY. Additional information regarding Crossgates can be found at shopcrossgates.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC:
Pyramid Management Group, owner of Crossgates, is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations dominate the northeast with 9 properties located throughout New York and Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, ahead of the curve and always what’s next, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com