Colder weather has started moving into the area, and AAA reminds motorists that November is the perfect time to start planning for the inevitable cold and snow. Frigid air can impact vehicle performance and road conditions, and AAA encourages drivers to be vigilant when preparing for and hitting the road in the cold. Start with…
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AAA: New York Gas Prices Up 3 Cents
Utica, NY, November 14, 2022 — The average gas price in New York is up 3 cents from last week ($3.86), averaging $3.89 per gallon. Today’s price is 23 cents higher than a month ago ($3.66), and 33 cents higher than November 14, 2021 ($3.56). New York’s average gas price is 12 cents higher than…
AAA NAMES TOP THANKSGIVING DESTINATIONS FOR 2022
From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orlando and Anaheim top the list again, as they did in 2021 and 2019, while two new additions round…
Steer Clear of Deer!
Road crash data analyzed by AAA shows that peak months for animal crashes are October, November, and December in New York, especially for deer. There were 34,064 animal related crashes statewide last year, of which 1,520 involved injuries and 5 were fatal. That’s equivalent to one animal-related crash every 16 minutes. Top 10 counties for…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Up 5 Cents
Utica, NY, November 7, 2022 — The average gas price in New York is up 5 cents from last week ($3.81), averaging $3.86 per gallon. Today’s price is 27 cents higher than a month ago ($3.59), and 31 cents higher than November 7, 2021 ($3.55). New York’s average gas price is 6 cents higher than…
Halloween Havoc: Gas Prices Are No Treat!
Utica, NY, October 31, 2022 — The average gas price in New York is up 14 cents from last week ($3.67), averaging $3.81 per gallon. The combination of tight supplies and strong demand have driven prices locally to the highest point in eight weeks, according to AAA Northeast. Today’s price is 19 cents higher than…
BE SMART, BE SAFE, AND BE SEEN; AAA TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN
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,…
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…
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…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Up 4 Cents
Utica, NY, October 17, 2022 — The average gas price in New York is up 4 cents from last week ($3.63), averaging $3.67 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($3.79), and 25 cents higher than October 17, 2021 ($3.42). New York’s average gas price is 21 cents lower than…