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Motorists and Pedestrians Urged to Take Caution as Daylight Savings Time Ends

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM Sunday, meaning the clocks will be turned back one hour. It also serves as a reminder for motorists to be alert to any disruptions to their usual routines. According to AAA, an earlier sunset and longer periods of darkness can increase risks for everyone on the road, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Elizabeth Carey, a spokesperson for AAA of Western and Central New York, advises taking extra precautions...

New York · 6d
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AAA: Elevated crude oil prices keep gas prices high

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — November is here and drivers are still looking for relief at the pump. According to AAA, while gas prices are down slightly this week, high crude oil prices are limiting declines at the pump. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.16, down...

New York · 4d
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Work begins on $1.9 billion NYC subway upgrade funded partly by congestion pricing

The largest signal and track replacement project in MTA history will modernize equipment that dates back to the 1930s. New York transit officials have launched a $1.9 billion project to replace nearly century-old subway signals and aging tracks in Brooklyn and Queens, using revenue from Manhattan’s controversial congestion pricing program to help finance the largest overhaul of its kind in Metropolitan Transportation Authority history.

New York, NY · 7d
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Onondaga Lake Parkway’s closure extended after being set to open

Even though officials said it was set to reopen Wednesday afternoon, the Onondaga Lake Parkway will now stay closed for a couple more days.

Salina, NY · 8d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Interview: James Bonner, President of New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Another important round of federal funding is arriving for a regional rail line that’s critical to the economic boom starting to ripple through the area. NewsChannel 9’s Jeff Kulikowsky talked to James Bonner, the president of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation on a new $3.1 million grant. Watch […]

Syracuse, NY · 6d

Power 93.7 WBLK

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Which is worse in WNY, traffic or meetings?

If you had to be stuck in traffic for 3 hours or a meeting for 3 hours, which would you choose?

Buffalo, NY · 7d

PIX11

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New Yorkers happy with 'Empire bins' but concerned for parking

New York · 8d

cnycentral.com

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Syracuse to switch two intersections to flashing traffic signals

SYRACUSE N.Y. — The city of Syracuse will switch traffic signals at two intersections to flashing lights beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, as part of a seasonal change intended to improve safety during winter driving conditions. The Department of Public Works will make the changes at South Geddes and West...

Syracuse, NY · 9d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Onondaga Lake Parkway’s closure extended after being set to open

SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Even though officials said it was set to reopen Wednesday afternoon, the Onondaga Lake Parkway is expected to stay closed for at least another day. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) said in a statement that it was told by the freight rail company CSX Corporation that the closure […]

Salina, NY · 9d

92.9 WBUF

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Which is worse in WNY, traffic or meetings?

If you had to be stuck in traffic for 3 hours or a meeting for 3 hours, which would you choose?

Buffalo, NY · 7d

Country Herald

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New York Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Snow Car Checklist

From Buffalo to Albany and New York City, five car problems could leave drivers stranded in snow.

New York · 7d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Lisa Kaul Talks Mid-Hudson Transit, Robotaxis and Safer Roads

Dutchess County Legislator Lisa Kaul is taking her push for safer, less car-dependent streets from the county Legislature to Albany. On Oct. 13, the Legislature approved her bill requiring drivers to leave at least three feet when passing cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, a measure advocates in Beacon cited when we reported on the city’s push for a connected bike network.

Beacon, NY · 9d

tollroadsnews.com

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Daily News Briefs: Thursday, October 29, 2026

This is a Subscribers-Only area. If you are a subscriber, please login. If not... Pennsylvania Turnpike Completes Expressway Extension Outside Pittsburgh. Sections 53A1 and 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will open just south of Pittsburgh on November 20, according to a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) news release. The opening will extend the current 54-mile facility five miles north as part of the Mon/Fayette PA Route 51 to I-376 Project.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Onondaga Lake Parkway reopens after nearly week-long closure

SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After it was closed for almost a week, drivers can travel on the Onondaga Lake Parkway in Salina again as of Thursday night, Oct. 29. A live New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) camera for the parkway (state Route 370), shows cars going through that night, though it was still […]

Salina, NY · 7d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Downtown Syracuse eyes shuttles and signs ahead of I-81 Viaduct Project work

Syracuse city officials and the Downtown Committee met to discuss mitigation strategies, such as potential shuttles and improved signage, to assist businesses and visitors during upcoming I-81 construction projects.

Syracuse, NY · 8d

Transportation Today News

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New York State DOT completes most of Van Wyck Expressway Project

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has completed a substantial portion of main line work on the $1.4 billion Van Wyck Expressway Project. Managed-use lanes opened on Friday in both directions between the Kew Gardens Interchange and Atlantic Avenue and John F. Kennedy International Airport.  The managed-use lanes will operate as high-occupancy vehicle […] The post New York State DOT completes most of Van Wyck Expressway Project appeared first on Transportation Today .

New York · 9d

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Governor Hochul Announces MTA Ridership Surge; Long Island Rail Road Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels & Metro-North Breaks Weekend Records

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) achieved several significant milestones following a surge in railroad ridership, with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the second time this year, and Metro-North Railroad setting new weekend ridership records, driven by fall travel, including foliage trains serving the Hudson Valley. Ridership on both railroads is at or near historic highs for both weekday and weekend travel, with LIRR monthly ridership in September now exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

New York · 9d

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Fall back safely: AAA urges caution as darkness arrives earlier

Clock change brings new driving risks as daylight saving time ends. With daylight saving time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Americans will “fall back,” turning their clocks back one hour to standard time. Although many motorists will enjoy an extra hour of sleep, they should stay alert to the time change and any disruptions to their usual routines. The shift can create additional dangers, especially behind the wheel.

New York · 7d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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82% of Syracuse pothole claims are denied, investigation reveals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For drivers, hitting a pothole can mean more than an annoying bump in the road. In some cases, it can lead to hundreds of dollars in damage. Kimberly O’Brien knows that firsthand. In January, while driving her sister’s car on James Street in Syracuse, she hit a pothole near a sewer […]

Syracuse, NY · 8d

NewsChannel 36

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Elmira Heights CSD showcases new transportation facility

ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WENY) — Elmira Heights Central School District (EHCSD) hosted an open house on Monday to showcase its new transportation facility. “The new transportation facility is something that's brand new for us in the Heights. The last time we had our own bus garage on campus was approximately 50 years ago,” said EHCSD Superintendent Michael Gill. “So, this is very exciting for us to be able to bring these operations into our community and really be able to serve our community even better.”

Elmira Heights, NY · 10d