FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2023
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Port Washington Police Department and Council Member Dalimonte to Host FREE Catalytic Converter Serial Number Installation Event  

North Hempstead, NY – The Port Washington Police Department and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte are once again teaming up with Craig Bott's Service Station to host a free catalytic converter serial number installation event for residents living in the unincorporated areas of Port Washington, Village of the Baxter Estates, and the Village of Port Washington North.

The event will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2023, and will be an opportunity for eligible residents to receive a serial number etched onto their catalytic converter. Vehicles eligible for the etching include: Honda, Acura, or Hyundai.

The catalytic converter serial numbers will be entered into a national database which tracks the sale and recycling of catalytic converters at scrap yards. The installations will make it more difficult for thieves to steal and sell catalytic converters for profit. Additionally, the goal of the program is to reduce catalytic converter theft.

Registration is required to participate in this event, and priority will be given to those who have been previous victims of catalytic converter theft and vehicles that are eligible for this initiative. Upon confirmation of registration, residents must also bring their license and registration to their appointment.

There will be a limited number of appointments, and eligible residents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. To sign up for the event, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/CatalyticConverterEtchingEvent.