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Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says
Gas Prices Continue To Spike As Demand Rises, Supplies Wane, AAA Says As temperatures continue to ride, so too does prices at the pump for motorists nationwide as winter slowly turns to spring. Nationally, as of Thursday, March 14, gas prices are up eight cents since a week ago, to an average of $2.52 per gallon, according to AAA. That price is 34 cents more expensive than a month ago as refineries begin transitioning from a cheaper winter blend to a more expensive, eco-friendly summer blend. According to AAA, over the last three weeks, gasoline stocks have been gradually decreasing, while demand has been increasing. The organization also cited fluctuating cr…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year
Here's How Much Gas Prices Have Increased Since Start Of Year With refineries nationwide beginning their transition from the less expensive winter blend of gasoline to the more expensive, more eco-friendly spring blend, prices at the pump continue to march on in March. Nationally, gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, marking the largest jump during the January and February timeframe since 2015, according to AAA. Prices rose steadily in February as a number of refineries underwent planned and unplanned maintenance. The current national average of $2.42 per gallon is three cents more expensive than a week ag…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Gas Prices Take New Jump Gas Prices Take New Jump
Gas Prices Take New Jump While most motorists enjoyed relief at the gas pump during several weeks of plummeting prices, costs are on the rise nationwide. AAA announced that nationally, 28 states, including New York and Connecticut, saw the average gallon of gas increase in price last week. The national average of $2.43 per gallon is six cents more expensive than a week ago, and nine cents more expensive than last month. According to AAA, this is the largest one-week increase seen at the national level since last year. Although prices are up week-to-week and month-to-month, AAA noted that prices are 11 percent chea…

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by Zak Failla
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Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping
Gas Prices Back On The Rise After Weeks Of Dropping After enjoying weeks of declining gas prices at the pump, motorists in the area have seen an uptick this week, according to AAA. AAA announced that 28 states have seen gas prices rising this week, including New York and Connecticut, which each rose a cent from a week ago. Nationally, the national gas price has risen to an average of $2.33 per gallon, up six cents from a week ago. The number represents the largest one-week increase this year. In New York, the price rose to an average of $2.48 per gallon, while Connecticut drivers are paying an average of $2.46 per gallon, both among the high…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
New Report Details Dangers Of Drowsy Driving A new report is bringing attention to the dangers of a surprisingly common habit of drivers around the country: not distracted driving, not drunk driving, but drowsy driving. Considered to be a form of impaired driving, drowsy driving is a shockingly common yet very dangerous habit. An AAA survey revealed that in the past month, nearly a third of drivers have driven while they were “so tired that they could barely keep their eyes open.” Prescription sleep aids may be a partial culprit, seeing as one in five Americans have gotten behind the wheel within seven hours of taking such medications…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Prices at the pump continue to plummet for motorists, as the gasoline demand hits its lowest level in nearly two years, AAA announced. Nationally, the average motorist is paying $2.23 per gallon, down from $2.49 a year ago and down 19 cents from a month ago. The price drop comes despite a record number of travelers throughout the country during the holiday season. According to AAA, the average price per gallon has dropped each week for more than three months. Officials cited supply and demand for the decreasing prices. “As the global crude market continues to be oversupplied, oil prices ar…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year
Additional Troopers Enlisted For Impaired Driving Crackdown Through New Year With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, county and local law enforcement agencies in New York are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Coming off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 10…

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by Zak Failla
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State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm is slamming the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Drenching rain, accompanied by gusty winds of up to 45 mph, will continue through the morning on Friday, Dec. 21 and into the afternoon. The wind gusts have already led to power outages. Lengthy airport delays are also being reported. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area until 1 a.m. Saturday, and a Wind Advisory for the coast. In addition, Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories were posted for this morning's high tide. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall A powerful storm will slam the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Heavy rain, strong gusty winds, coastal flooding is expected from Thursday night through the day on Friday.  Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with locally higher amounts possible which can lead to flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding is also a threat. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 for the entire region. (See first image above.) A Wind Advisory is in effect for areas south of I-287…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel
Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel A significant storm system in the pre-Christmas travel days at the end of the week is headed our way.  Heavy rain, wind, and coastal flooding are all likely. A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The National Weather Service is now forecasting 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain with locally higher amounts, especially in any thunderstorms, with most of the area in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall. It looks to be too warm for any snow across the region. The forecast will be fine-tuned with amounts and when to expect the heaviest r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days
Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days Updated story: 'Significant Storm System' To Disrupt End-Of-Week Holiday Travel, National Weather Service Says It will be more difficult and take extra time to get to your destination in the days leading up to Christmas due to a storm that will strike later this week. The stormy weather will arrive in the area in the evening on Thursday, Dec. 20, expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. (See first image above.) The storm system will extend up the East Coast on Friday, Dec. 21 with a wintry mix and snow in much of the Midwest. (See second image above.) Rela…

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by Joe Lombardi