Every Halloween, monsters, zombies, and ghouls fill the streets across the United States to celebrate. With all those excited youngsters walking (and running) around, the trick-or-treaters and motorists each play an important role in making it a safe night. “On Halloween, motorists need to be especially vigilant between the hours of 4 pm and midnight,…
Month: October 2022
Steer Clear of Deer!
October through December is the time of year when crashes between vehicles and deer are most likely. In 2021 there were 1,285 such crashes for the year throughout Rhode Island, according to figures provided to AAA Northeast by the Department of Environmental Management. It is notable that every city and town in Rhode Island had…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Remain the Same
Utica, NY, October 24, 2022 — The average gas price in New York remains the same as last week averaging $3.67 per gallon. Today’s price is 2 cents lower than a month ago ($3.69), and 14 cents higher than October 24, 2021 ($3.53). New York’s average gas price is 12 cents lower than the national…
Lower Crude, Demand Drive Gas Prices Down
Lower crude oil prices and fewer motorists fueling up are driving daily average gas prices down, says AAA Northeast. Several other factors, such as a global recession, and the US plan to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in December, also are tempering prices, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. Compared to last year,…
AAA: New Jersey Average Gas Price Down Two Cents
Wayne, N.J., October 24, 2022 — New Jersey drivers are paying a little less for gas this week, as the statewide gas price average has dropped two cents to today’s average price of $3.67 ($3.69). Today’s price is 16 cents higher than a month ago ($3.51), and 23 cents higher than a year ago ($3.44)….
Seeking Local Entrepreneurs with A Spark for Electric Vehicles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ashley Medeiros, Vice President of Program Strategy & Partnerships ashley.medeiros@innovationstudio.org Diana Gugliotta, Director of Public Affairs dgugliotta@aaanortheast.com Seeking Local Entrepreneurs with A Spark for Electric Vehicles Boston, MA, October 24, 2022- If you’re a fan of the Shark Tank television series, this local opportunity shares the…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down 2 Cents
Westwood, MA, October 24, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is down 2 cents from last week ($3.60), averaging $3.58 per gallon. Today’s price is 2 cents lower than a month ago ($3.60), and 23 cents higher than October 24, 2021 ($3.35). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 21 cents lower than the national…
VEHICLE CRASHES A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR TEENS
GARDEN CITY, NY (October 18, 2022) A young driver killed Saturday in a high-speed crash on the Clearview Expressway is another agonizing loss among thousands killed in crashes involving young drivers nationwide every year. Safety organizations across the nation recognize this week as Teen Driver Safety Week and implore parents to help young drivers discuss…
Strengthen NJ GDL Law to Reduce Crashes, Injuries & Deaths in NJ
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lauren Paterno 516-873-2266 lpaterno@aaanortheast.com Strengthen NJ GDL Law to Reduce Crashes, Injuries & Deaths in NJ Partners for Practice Hours Advocates for Enhanced Young Driver Training WAYNE, N.J., October 19, 2022 — During National Teen Driver Safety Week, AAA Clubs of New Jersey, along with…
Antler Alert: Steer Clear of Deer That Tiptoe Along Dusky Wooded Roads
As Autumn approaches and days become shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways increase by leaps and bounds, warns AAA Northeast. Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight. Although animal-related crashes…