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Hottest Weather Of The Summer On The Way

The heat is on! With hot and humid weather in the forecast this week across the region, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be aware of the dangers of hot cars. On average, 38 children (under age 15) die in hot cars every year according to the National Safety Council, which reported 33 such deaths in 2022 and 14 so far in 2023. While an overwhelming majority of these deaths are accidental, such tragedies are often preventable. […]

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Dec Announces Adoption Of Advanced Clean Cars II Rule For New Passenger Cars And Light-Duty Truck Sales

New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today the adoption of new requirements to reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from the transportation sector.

The Advanced Clean Car II regulations will require all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State to be zero-emissions by 2035. This step will accelerate zero-emission car sales, resulting in improved air quality statewide, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by transportation-related pollution.  […]