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…
Category: New York
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…
BE WARY OF FLOOD-DAMAGED CARS HITTING THE MARKET
The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian may have an additional consequence that reaches all the way into New England – the presence of flooded cars. With a shortage of new and used cars, flooded cars from hurricane Ian may be making their way into the used car market. It has been reported by CarFax (vehicle…
AAA: New York Gas Prices Down 8 Cents
Utica, NY, October 3, 2022 — The average gas price in New York is down 8 cents from last week ($3.67), averaging $3.59 per gallon. Today’s price is 44 cents lower than a month ago ($4.03), and 32 cents higher than October 3, 2021 ($3.27). New York’s average gas price is 20 cents lower than…