Overnight temperatures will be dipping into the mid-thirties and twenties the next few nights, and while most cars should be able to start, the chill in the air is a reminder to motorists to make sure their vehicles are ready when below freezing temperatures arrive for the winter, says AAA Northeast. “Preventive maintenance is essential…
Category: New York
Animal Crashes in New York State Highest in a Decade
GARDEN CITY, NY (October 8, 2020) – Animal crashes have been increasing in New York state over the past five years, with a record number for the past decade last year. An analysis by AAA Northeast found 36,445 animal crashes in New York state in 2019, roughly one crash every 15 minutes and 10 percent…
Drivers Must Prepare for Approaching Storm
GARDEN CITY, NY (August 3, 2020) – Drivers should start to prepare now for the effects of tropical storm Iasias. Gale force winds can topple objects and power lines. Torrential rain leads to flooding and loss of electrical power, creating dangers to life and limb and situations that could lead to expensive repairs or complete…
AAA Celebrates Summer of Safety With Live Events for Kids, Parents
Join AAA’s Traffic Safety Experts every Tuesday in July as they talk and sing about passenger, pedestrian, and traffic safety topics in free live virtual events. July 14 at 11 am, Passenger Safety with Karen Blackburn and Bob the Puppet. July 21 at 11 am, Pedestrian Safety with Cassidy Dubie-O’Connor and Otto the Auto. July…