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State budget calls for distracted driving penalties to go up

Carlet Cleare — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:00:37 +0000

The New York state budget calls for distracted drivers to pay a higher price for texting while driving or talking on the phone without a hands-free set.

Number of people traveling up this Thanksgiving

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:05:00 +0000

The number of people traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday is up for the fourth straight year. AAA says the economy and gas prices are two of the biggest factors affecting people's travel plans.

Gas prices down: Travel increases this holiday weekend

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:58:19 +0000

If you are planning on hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, expect some company. AAA expects an increase in holiday travel on the weekend that starts the summer travel season.