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National Gas Prices Edge Lower

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.85, down three cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.71. The New York State average is $3.92, no change from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: […]

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AAA Reveals Popular Travel Trends

Travel planning season is here, and AAA has travelers covered as they map out their next getaway. Once school begins, the calendar flips, and cooler weather arrives, upcoming travel trends emerge, and travel suppliers look to educate the public about various destinations, trends, and unique experiences. […]

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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary July 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in July 2023. […]

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Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.83, 7 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.07. The New York State average is $3.90, up 8 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.44. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: […]

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Combatting Childhood Hunger This Summer

Hunger can have lifelong consequences for children, making it more difficult for them to learn, play and connect with kids their age. And although children in every community in the country face hunger during the summer, rural communities are hit especially hard. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. When a child is hungry it causes significant psychological stress, depressive disorders and it increases the risk of other mental illnesses. […]

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Air Quality Alert Continues Today, July 18

The Oswego County Health Department advises residents to continue following safety precautions to limit their exposure to air pollutants. The air quality health advisory the New York State departments of Health (NYSDOH) and Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued yesterday for most of the state continues today, July 18. […]

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Gas Prices Remain Stable After Holiday

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.54, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.68. The New York State average is $3.68, no change from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.81. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: […]

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Local Travelers Head Out West And Toast Area Wineries

Independence Day weekend is here, and travelers are flocking to various vacation destinations. This year, AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the holiday weekend, setting a new record. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers. […]

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National Tire Safety Week

National Tire Safety Week runs from June 26 – July 3, 2023. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety, and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday. AAA Western and Central New York is sharing information from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) in an effort to raise awareness. […]

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AAA Relaunches Commercial Insurance

AAA Western and Central New York is relaunching its commercial insurance offerings for small business owners. AAA has a team of dedicated small business insurance representatives licensed in commercial insurance who can shop multiple carriers to meet all insurance needs. As part of the expansion of services, AAA has added The Hartford as an additional carrier, and all representatives went through extensive training in commercial insurance.
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