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Simple Steps to Swimming Safety

Summer is in full swing, and Independence Day weekend is going to be full of pool parties and beach getaways. Unfortunately, every year in the United States, there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9, while children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates. Most drownings among children aged 1–4 happen in swimming pools. Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision. AAA Insurance has tips leading into pool season for parents and caregivers. […]

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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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Gas Prices Remain Flat

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.57, down a penny from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.90. The New York State average is $3.69, staying steady for two weeks. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.96. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages: […]