AAA offers Halloween safety tips for motorists, pedestrians
Here’s hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! An estimated 73 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday this year, according to The National Retail Federation. 66…
AAA offers fire safety tips for the holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly. There are packages to wrap, parties to plan, decorations to put up, and a few safety tips to remember. While it’s easy to get…
AAA offers safety tips as clocks turn back this weekend
With daylight saving time ending Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 a.m., Americans will “fall back” and set their clocks back one hour to standard time. While many motorists will enjoy…
State DEC and DMV warn drivers to be on the lookout for deer (and moose)
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today reminded drivers to be aware that deer and moose are most active and more…
State calls for better car seat safety standards
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take stronger…
New York State Police to crack down on drunk driving during the Thanksgiving holiday
STAFF REPORTS The New York State Police will conduct a Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period from Wednesday, November 21, through Sunday, November 25, 2018, in an effort to prevent tragedies…
GCC Board of Trustees approve expanding Peace Officer presence at Batavia Campus
STAFF REPORTS BATAVIA, N.Y. — A recent “changing of the guard” at Genesee Community College will result in expanding the armed peace officer force at the College’s Batavia Campus. With…
Senator Gillibrand announces changes for parents checking strollers at airport gates
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — As families prepare for holiday travel, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that following her push, parents traveling with children are now able to their…
AMHERST TIMES: Pedestrian dies after being struck by car on Maple Road in Amherst
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST, N.Y. — An Amherst woman has died of her injuries after she was struck by a car Sunday afternoon as she crossed Maple Road, Amherst Police reported.…
Tips from New York State Police and AAA WCNY for driving in snow and ice
STAFF REPORTS In preparation for the anticipated winter weather forcast, the State Police and AAA Western and Central NY encourage motorists to exercise due care when traveling. The State Police…