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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend
Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, authorities announced they are set to increase patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving. On Friday, Sept. 1, the New York State Police announced that it would "crack down" on reckless driving by intensifying patrols and adding sobriety checkpoints throughout the state. Set to run through Monday, Sept. 4, police hope that the added measures will “take intoxicated and drug-impaired drivers off our roadways before they injure or kill others,” according to a statement by New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli. Troopers and lo…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Latest Labor Day Forecast: Change Is In The Air Latest Labor Day Forecast: Change Is In The Air
Latest Labor Day Forecast: Change Is In The Air Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer.That will not be the case this year -- at least when it comes to the weather. In fact, Sunday will mark the start of a stretch of at least five consecutive days of above-average temperatures accompanied by a resurgence of heat and humidity. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature near 80 degrees. Sunday will also see an increase in humidity that will continue during the week. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Labor Day. Monday will start off cloudy before gradually becoming mostly sun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
It's Complicated: Latest Labor Day Forecast Has Something Of Everything It's Complicated: Latest Labor Day Forecast Has Something Of Everything
It's Complicated: Latest Labor Day Forecast Has Something Of Everything How will the weather be this Labor Day Weekend? The answer is not simple. From cooler temperatures to periods of sun, a return to muggy conditions, and a chance of showers and storms, we'll see something of almost everything. Here's what to expect and when. But first, a quick warning. It's complicated. The passage of a cold front will result in a comfortable day Friday with a high in the mid-70s under mostly cloudy skies. There's a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m. Saturday will again be comfortable, with clouds mixing with some sun at times and a high in the upper-80s. There's a ch…

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by Joe Lombardi