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Festive Adirondack Railroad Train Rides Offered

UTICA, N.Y. -- Families have several festive train rides to choose from, with the Adirondack Railroad offering special holiday trips. According to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, the "Polar Express" train ride departs from Utica’s Union Station between Nov. 20 and Dec. 20, inviting families to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa.

Utica, NY · 2d
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New York's plan to tear down elevated I-81 moves downtown

The daily commute for residents in Syracuse is about to change forever as New York's plan to tear down the elevated I-81 is officially coming downtown. Most of the work planned over the next two years is centered around I-690. Drivers headed into downtown will use existing streets to reach...

Syracuse, NY · 2d
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The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 22h
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A lot of trees are coming down for the I-81 project. Why is it happening now?

Syracuse, N.Y. — Drivers along Erie Boulevard East near downtown Syracuse are seeing a changed landscape this week as construction crews begin removing trees for the Interstate 81 Viaduct project. The tree removal is one of the first steps in the project in that area. Crews are only allowed...

Syracuse, NY · 2d
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Eastbound I-690 detour planned for late 2027: Here’s the route through downtown Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Drivers who use eastbound Interstate 690 through downtown Syracuse will need to use Syracuse city-level streets for two years while crews tear down and rebuild the highway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the detour is expected to begin in late 2027. Westbound I-690...

Syracuse, NY · 3d

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3 School Bus Rules That Can Cost New York Drivers a Ticket and Points

A school bus stopped in a parking lot with its red lights flashing still means you must stop in New York. Drive past it, and you’re breaking the same law you’d break on the road. Here are the school bus rules that can cost New York drivers a...

New York · 6d

News 12

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Rubber-modified asphalt could make roads last longer, but it’s rarely used locally

Rubber-modified asphalt, which incorporates recycled tire rubber into the binder used to hold asphalt together, has been used for decades in parts of the United States.

Connecticut · 2d

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I-81 lane closures planned in Syracuse this week

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A stretch of Interstate 81 in Syracuse will be reduced to one lane in each direction at different times from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13, as crews work on the I-81 Viaduct Project. The New York State Department of Transportation announced the following daily...

Syracuse, NY · 15h

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Syracuse neighbors get a look at what’s next for I-81 viaduct project

Neighbors of the I-81 viaduct project visited the Palladian Hall and Treasury in downtown Syracuse to learn about the project's second phase Thursday Night. Franklin Square resident Arianna Abrams says she came because the project will affect her neighborhood. “I know that there needs to be change in order to make things a little bit better for transportation in the city,” Abrams said. “So I knew it was going to be a good thing, but also a little bit of anxiety for all of that change.”

Syracuse, NY · 2d

The Daily Post

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Road Work Report for the Week Beginning November 9, 2026

ONEIDA COUNTY Village of Clinton: (D#265257 Clinton-Route 12B: PM Paving; RTE 12B & 412, Oneida County) Route 412 (College Street) between Route 233 and Franklin Ave, Route 12B between Brimfield […]

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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National Gas Price Average Drops to $4 per Gallon

NEW YORK STATE — The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 16 cents from last week to $4.00 per gallon. According to AAA, gas prices have been going down for nearly two weeks, as crude oil prices have dipped, but pump prices remain the highest they’ve ever been during this time of year. Before 2026, the national average had never gone above $4 per gallon during the month of November.

New York · 4h

The Wolf

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Palisades Parkway Closure Expected To Snarl Traffic In New York

Officials are warning Hudson Valley drivers about a potential traffic nightmare for many commuters over the next few days.

Orange County, NY · 4d

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Finger Lakes Rail Experience debuts Christmas excursion

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - The Finger Lakes Rail Experience will conclude its second operating season by launching a new holiday-themed excursion. The 2026 Finger Lakes Christmas Train will offer 70-minute round trips on Nov. 28–29 and Dec. 4–6, 11–13, and 18–20. The trips will depart from downtown Canandaigua at 25 Pleasant St. and will travel to the Shortsville depot, which will serve as the North Pole destination. Passengers can expect Christmas music, activities on board, hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

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Broad Street closure scheduled for demolition work in Waverly

A section of Broad Street in Waverly will close for two days next week while scheduled demolition work is completed. The closure is planned for Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The affected stretch runs between Spaulding Street and Twin Tiers Auto Wash at 547 Broad Street.

Waverly, NY · 3d

CNY News

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Gas Prices Have Dropped Overnight in These New York State Areas

The price of oil has also fallen.

New York · 4d

Juan Hudson Valley

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree To Cause Traffic Delays Across New York

The Rockefeller Christmas tree will cause traffic across New York State and the Hudson Valley today.

New York · 4d

Trains.com

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Finger Lakes Rail Experience debuts Christmas excursion

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Rail Experience will conclude its second operating season by launching a new holiday-themed excursion. The 2026 Finger Lakes Christmas Train will offer 70-minute round trips on Nov. 28–29 and Dec. 4–6, 11–13, and 18–20. The trips will depart from downtown Canandaigua at 25 Pleasant St. and will travel to [...] Read More...

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

thestute.com

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Hudson Tunnel Project’s massive boring machines get to work

The North River Tunnel, in service since 1910 and used for intercity passenger rail service, will be rehabilitated and remain in service alongside the Hudson Tunnel Project, expected to finish by 2035, with progress swiftly underway. Initially, the North River Tunnel was built with two tunnels in mind; however, only...

New Jersey · 3d

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Ithaca Businesses Petition City to Halt Seneca Street Parking Garage Demolition

Downtown business owners, reeling from the sudden loss of customer parking, are backing an online petition urging the Ithaca Common Council to halt demolition plans for the Seneca Street parking garage and evaluate repair options. Petition and local opposition. In an online petition, Moosewood Restaurant urged the Common Council to...

Ithaca, NY · 5d

101.5 WPDH

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Palisades Parkway Closure Expected To Snarl Traffic In New York

Officials are warning Hudson Valley drivers about a potential traffic nightmare for many commuters over the next few days.

Orange County, NY · 4d