NYC officials remind New Yorkers to check their window guards

WNYC News | Apr 9, 2024

As it starts to get warmer in New York City, officials are again reminding everyone to check on their window guards to prevent children from falling out of windows.

The city’s Director of Enforcement for the Healthy Homes Program, Yma Ava Andries, talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson more about what New Yorkers can do to keep their children safe. 

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