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Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Man From Region's Dying Wish With Unique Review Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Man From Region's Dying Wish With Unique Review
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Man From Region's Dying Wish With Unique Review Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has had some tense moments when giving a "One Bite Pizza Review," but he faced what could have been one of his toughest reviews ever during a recent stop in the region. That's because he wasn't reviewing a restaurant or pizzeria. He was critiquing the pie from a family grieving the loss of a loved one to fulfill a Rensselaer County man's wish.  Derek Murphy, of Troy, died in May at 23 years old after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The degenerative disorder slowly strips away the sufferer's strength and bodily contro…
Breeze Airways Adding Nonstop Service From Westchester County Airport To This Sunny Destination Breeze Airways Adding Nonstop Service From Westchester County Airport To This Sunny Destination
Breeze Airways Adding Nonstop Service From Westchester County Airport To This Sunny Destination You’ll soon have more options when it comes to booking that Florida vacation. Breeze Airways is expanding its service from New York and Connecticut to the Sunshine State, the airline announced Wednesday, Aug. 7. Starting this fall, customers can book nonstop flights from both Westchester County Airport and Long Island MacArthur Airport to Sarasota, Florida. The airline is also adding nonstop service from Westchester to Daytona Beach, Florida. The Westchester to Sarasota route will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays starting Thursday, Oct. 31, while flights to Daytona Beach will be av…
Brand-New Mobile ID Launches In NY, Promises 'Convenience, Security' Brand-New Mobile ID Launches In NY, Promises 'Convenience, Security'
Brand-New Mobile ID Launches In NY, Promises 'Convenience, Security' Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New Yorkers can now have a digital version of their state-issued driver's license or identification right on their smartphones. Hochul and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Tuesday, June 11 that the new program, New York Mobile ID, was now available to all New Yorkers. Available to anyone with a smartphone, New York Mobile ID (or MiD) is a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver's license, learner’s permit, or non-driver identification card that can be used at nearly 30 TSA security checkpoints across the country. …
Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says
Avoid Scams: These Are Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2023, NY AG Says To honor National Consumer Protection Week, New York Attorney General Letitia James has revealed the most common fraud complaints faced by residents during 2023.  In an announcement on Monday, March 4, James said that these common complaints ranged from price gouging of much-needed goods and services to housing issues, online banking fraud, and even travel-related issues.  The top ten most common consumer complaints of 2023 in New York were:  Retail Sales: (Online purchases, price gouging, retail sales, defective merchandise, poor customer service, pet stores, animal breede…
JetBlue Cuts Certain Flights From Westchester County Airport, Report Says: Here's Which Ones JetBlue Cuts Certain Flights From Westchester County Airport, Report Says: Here's Which Ones
JetBlue Cuts Certain Flights From Westchester County Airport, Report Says: Here's Which Ones As part of an adjustment process to increase profits, JetBlue Airways will be cutting certain flights from Westchester County Airport, according to a report by CNBC. The airline announced that it would be cutting flights between Westchester Airport and Martha's Vineyard in an internal memo that also detailed similar adjustments regarding other airports, according to a CNBC report from Friday, Jan. 19.  The cuts were made as part of the airline's effort to return to profitability following its failed plan to buy Spirit Airlines, which was blocked by a court decision on antitrust grounds…
27-Year-Old Former HS Hockey Player In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly On His 'Dream Trip' 27-Year-Old Former HS Hockey Player In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly On His 'Dream Trip'
27-Year-Old Former HS Hockey Player In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly On His 'Dream Trip' A former high school hockey player in the Hudson Valley who was a well-known videographer and environmental enthusiast died while on a "dream trip" to Chile to hike the Patagonia region of the Andes Mountains. Rockland County native Brian Kilduff, age 27, of West Haverstraw, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 29 after becoming ill while in Chile. He was born in Suffern, on Wednesday, March 20, 1996, and graduated from North Rockland High School where he played hockey, according to his obituary. "Everyone who knew Brian knew how much he loved hockey," his obituary said. He went on to recei…
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…
Community 'Heartbroken' After Mass Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas Community 'Heartbroken' After Mass Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas
Community 'Heartbroken' After Mass Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas Coworkers and friends of the 44-year-old Massachusetts woman who was killed by a shark while on vacation in the Bahamas say they are heartbroken and shocked by her death.  Lauren Van Wart, of Lowell, located northwest of Boston, was attacked by a shark on Monday, Dec. 4, about a mile from Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort while she was paddleboarding with a relative, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.  Van Wart worked at Curriculum Associates, an educational material company in Billerica. Rob Waldron, CEO of the company, said she was a beloved member of the company.  …
'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport 'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport
'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport Security screeners stopped a man from carrying a loaded gun onto a plane at an airport in the region. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made the discovery Monday, June 19, at Albany International Airport, the agency announced. During a routine X-ray screening, the Troy man was found to have a loaded .380 caliber gun inside his duffle bag along with his clothing. The TSA agent immediately contacted the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, which came to the checkpoint and initially confiscated the weapon. Deputies later allowed the man to leave the airport to secure his gun …
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner In Northern Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First
Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Separate rounds of precipitation will precede a potentially more significant storm on track for the region at the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 7 will be clear and brisk during the day before the arrival of a frontal system that will moderate temperatures. The system will move across the region late in the afternoon and in the evening, bringing mixed precipitation, with mainly showers and light snow and areas of sleet or freezing rain that could result in localized slippery travel farthest north and inland.  After the front passes, the high temperature on Wednesda…
This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says
This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says New Yorkers seeking their next great vacation destination need look no further than their own backyard, according to Forbes.  Among the outlet’s list of the 50 best places to travel in 2023 is Long Island’s Riverhead. The historic Suffolk County town on the North Shore was admired for its many activities, including the Long Island Aquarium and the Jamesport Brewery. Visitors can also snap a picture of the “Big Duck,” a 20-feet-tall building shaped like a duck that was built in 1931, Forbes said. The outlet also touted the numerous orchards where visitors can pick apples durin…
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend A storm system bringing steady rain and gusty winds could cause disruptions on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Precipitation will arrive early in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27, with periods of rain and showers at times through the evening as millions of travelers will be aboard planes, trains, and automobiles on the final day of Thanksgiving weekend.  For a projected radar image of the region for 4 p.m. Sunday from the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Locally heavy rainfall is possible, with total rainfall from Sunday's system expected to be bet…
New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast
New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast A new round of wet weather will wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend just days before a major storm in the Midwest will affect much of the Northeast in the middle of the week. That storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and thunderstorms to much of the Midwest before precipitation from the system arrives in this region on the final day of November. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports and railroads traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday…
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics A former Yale University School of Medicine employee has admitted to stealing $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the university. Jamie Petrone, age 42, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 28, to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Petrone is a former resident of Naugatuck in New Haven County, and she currently resides in Georgia, Boyle said.  Beginning in about 2008, Petrone worked for the Yale University School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine and most recently w…
New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions A strong cold front may produce brief bursts of snow and blustery conditions this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. After the latest winter storm pushed off the coast of New England, colder and drier conditions will dominate on Saturday, Feb. 26 as the high temperature struggles to reach the freezing mark with wind-chill values in the teens. Sunday, Feb. 27 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 40s, but wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees thanks to wind speeds in the teens and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Snow showers and heavier s…
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a storm system sweeping through the Northeast creating slippery travel in much of the region. For look at the latest snowfall projections for the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first and second images above from the National Weather Service. Much of the area is now expected to see around 3 inches, with as much as 4 inches in some spots, according to projections in the first image above just released on Sunday morning by the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised against travel to Canada due to the risk of COVID-19.  The CDC added Canada to its list of countries that are considered "Very High" risk for COVID-19, the highest level of risk for COVID-19.  According to The Hill, the update was made to the agency's travel guidelines on Sunday, Jan. 9. The CDC said anyone who must travel to destinations listed in the highest risk category should be fully vaccinated before traveling.  The list includes many other destinations, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and mo…
Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall
Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall The long Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travel in parts of the Northeast and end with the chance for a more significant storm with the potential for snow which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.  Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. (See the first image above.) Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25 will be part…
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season The Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travels in parts of the Northeast and end with the potential for a more significant storm which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. The weather for those making their way to Thanksgiving destinations should be just fine. There will also be gusty…
Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun
Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun Thanksgiving travel got off to a rocky start for a Westchester man who was busted by TSA officers at the JFK Airport with a loaded handgun. On Monday, Nov. 22, officers spotted a man with a .22-caliber handgun at one of the security checkpoints at the airport, loaded with four bullets inside. TSA officials alerted the Port Authority Police, who responded to the checkpoint, confiscated the gun, and arrested a man from Tuckahoe on multiple weapons charges.  Officials did not release the man’s identity, but noted that he also faces thousands of dollars in federal fines for bringing the …
COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC
Covid-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC With Thanksgiving just days away, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has released safety guidelines for holiday gatherings. "There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health," the CDC said. "Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible." Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president, said Sunday, Nov. 21 on CNN that "Obviou…
Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared
Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared A man and woman said they saw 23-year-old Brian Laundrie arguing with a waitress at a Wyoming restaurant not long before his late fiancée Gabby Petito went missing, according to a new report. Fox News reported that Nina Celie Angelo, of New Orleans, reported that she and her boyfriend, Matthew England, were at Merry Piglets, a restaurant in Jackson Hole, on Friday, Aug. 27, when they saw Laundrie arguing with staff. Angelo told the news outlet that she believed Laundrie was arguing with the employees about money or the bill. England told the news station the Petito seemed "visibly upset" b…
Brian Laundrie's Family May Have Bought Him Time To Flee Before Disappearance, John Walsh Says Brian Laundrie's Family May Have Bought Him Time To Flee Before Disappearance, John Walsh Says
Brian Laundrie's Family May Have Bought Him Time To Flee Before Disappearance, John Walsh Says The former host of America's Most Wanted shared his belief that Brian Laundrie's family could have bought him time to flee as authorities investigate the death of Gabby Petito. In an interview with CNN, John Walsh said he doesn't think the 23-year-old was ever in the Florida wildlife preserve where authorities have been searching for him. His parents reported on Friday, Sept. 17 that they hadn't seen their son since Tuesday, Sept. 14. The FBI named Laundrie a person of interest in the homicide of Petito, age 22, who was from Blue Point in Suffolk County. The couple had been traveling …
Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide
Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide The body found in a Wyoming national park over the weekend has officially been identified as missing New York woman Gabby Petito. The Teton County Coroner Brent Blue confirmed the identification, according to an announcement from the FBI late Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21. The FBI said the coroner's initial determination for Petito's manner of death is homicide, and the cause of her death remains pending final autopsy results. The autopsy was conducted Tuesday. #FBIDenver appreciates the collaboration of all agencies and personnel who assisted in the search, recovery, and identification …
'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case 'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case
'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case The stepfather of a missing New York woman who has gone to Wyoming to search for her is desperately begging her boyfriend and traveling companion to step forward and tell authorities where she is. Long Island resident Gabrielle Petito, age 22, of Blue Point, who was last known to be in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late August, was reported missing to Suffolk County Police on Saturday, Sept. 11, by her mother after last being heard from on Monday, Aug. 30. Her stepfather, James Schmidt traveled to Wyoming on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to assist authorities in their efforts to locate Pe…
Family Asks Public For Help In Nationwide Search For Missing 22-Year-Old NY Woman Family Asks Public For Help In Nationwide Search For Missing 22-Year-Old NY Woman
Family Asks Public For Help In Nationwide Search For Missing 22-Year-Old NY Woman The family of a missing a 22-year-old New York woman who went missing while traveling is asking the public for help locating her as a nationwide search is underway. Long Island resident Gabrielle Petito, of Blue Point in Suffolk County, was traveling in a white, 2012 Ford Transit van with her boyfriend when she stopped communicating with friends and family, police said. Petito was reported missing to the Suffolk County Police Department by her mother, Nichole Schmidt, on Saturday, Sept. 11 just before 7 p.m. Since being reported missing, police have located the van at the home of her boyf…
COVID-19: Unvaccinated Should Not Travel Over Labor Day Weekend, CDC Says COVID-19: Unvaccinated Should Not Travel Over Labor Day Weekend, CDC Says
Covid-19: Unvaccinated Should Not Travel Over Labor Day Weekend, CDC Says The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 avoid traveling over the Labor Day weekend. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a news briefing that those who are fully vaccinated and wearing masks can travel, although she said they should take risks into consideration due to the rate of transmission in the country.  "If you are unvaccinated, we would recommend not traveling,” Walensky said. Walensky also recommended that Americans take precautions during the weekend, such as gathering …
COVID-19: CDC Adds Seven Destinations To 'Very High Risk' Category For Travel COVID-19: CDC Adds Seven Destinations To 'Very High Risk' Category For Travel
Covid-19: CDC Adds Seven Destinations To 'Very High Risk' Category For Travel The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added seven destinations to its COVID-19 Level 4 “very high” risk category for travel. The CDC's parameters define the "very high" risk category as having more than 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the last four weeks. Americans should now avoid travel to: France,  Israel,  Thailand,  Iceland,  Aruba,  French Polynesia, Eswatini. That brings the total to 74 nations. For a complete rundown, view the list here. Those who absolutely must travel should be fully vaccinated, the CDC said. The majority of count…
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years With millions of Americans set to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday, prices are peaking at the pump at the wrong time. Drivers are set to pay the highest prices in seven years, according to AAA, following a gas shortage that impacted the East Coast when the Colonial Pipeline was temporarily shut down due to a cyberattack. Nationally, the average price of gas as of Wednesday, May 26 hit $3.04 per gallon, down one cent from a week ago, but up from $2.89 a month ago. A year earlier, the average price was $1.96 per gallon. According to AAA, the national average has stabilized followin…