Utica, NY, December 6, 2021 — New York’s average gas price is down 2 cents from last week ($3.56), averaging $3.54 per gallon. Today’s price is down 1 cent from a month ago ($3.55), and $1.29 higher than December 6, 2020 ($2.10). New York’s average gas price is 19 cents higher than the national average….
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Deck, Don’t Wreck the Halls this Year by Transporting Your Holiday Tree Safely
This year, millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree. While finding just the right tree may seem like the hardest part – getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. Transporting a tree is similar to moving furniture, appliances or other large…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Remain the Same
Utica, NY, November 22, 2021 — New York’s average gas price remains the same as last week averaging $3.56 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($3.51), and $1.34 higher than November 22, 2020 ($2.22). New York’s average gas price is 16 cents higher than the national average. “The…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Up One Cent
Utica, NY, November 15, 2021 — New York’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.55), averaging $3.56 per gallon. Today’s price is 17 cents higher than a month ago ($3.39), and $1.34 higher than November 15, 2020 ($2.22). New York’s average gas price is 15 cents higher than the national average….
Buckle Up: AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely recovering from its dramatic fall during the pandemic, up 80% over last year. As restrictions continue…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Up One Cent
Utica, NY, November 8, 2021 — New York’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.54), averaging $3.55 per gallon. Today’s price is 22 cents higher than a month ago ($3.33), and $1.33 higher than November 8, 2020 ($2.22). New York’s average gas price is 13 cents higher than the national average….
Switch to Standard Time Increases Evening Pedestrian Knockdowns in NYC
GARDEN CITY, NY (November 5, 2021) “Falling back” this weekend will lead to an increase in the number of pedestrians injured during evening commutes. In New York City, there was a ten percent increase in traffic crashes during the 5pm hour in the four weeks after the time change compared to the four weeks prior…
Changing Clocks Means More Emphasis on Safety, Says AAA
Motorists should not fall back into bad driving habits with the end of daylight-saving time this weekend, says AAA Northeast. While the time change brings an initial extra hour of sleep, drivers need to be focused on the road as it gets darker earlier. The dangers of drowsy driving and the challenges of driving in…
NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS READY FOR WINTER
AAA Northeast replaces thousands of batteries per month and that number climbs as the weather gets colder. The average life of a battery in the northeast is just under five years old. Even though the winter is when most batteries fail it is the summer heat that causes damage to a battery. “The higher the…
NYC, Long Island Vehicle Thefts Climb Sharply During Pandemic
GARDEN CITY, NY (November 27, 2020) Folks relaxing at home during the Thanksgiving weekend should keep a close eye on their cars parked outside. Lots more vehicles have been stolen during 2020 in NYC and on Long Island compared to a year ago. From January 1st to November 22nd this year, 8,030 vehicles were stolen…