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Secret NYC

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The ‘Polar Express’ train ride in Upstate NY starts tomorrow, just 2 hours from NYC, with golden tickets, dancing chefs & a visit from Santa

All aboard! Starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13 , the Catskill Mountain Railroad is bringing the classic children’s book to life with its annual Polar Express train ride in Kingston, just two hours north of NYC. Running through Wednesday, Dec. 30 , the hour-long ride loads families, many of them in their pajamas, into 1950s vintage coaches for a trip to the “North Pole” and back. Tickets have sold out quickly in past years, so if you’ve got your heart set on a December date, now’s the time to book! Here’s what you can expect on the once-of-a-lifetime journey! What happens on board The ride follows the story beat for beat: Golden tickets: the conductor walks through each car punching your golden ticket. Hot chocolate and cookies, served by dancing chefs. Story time: passengers read along with Chris Van Allsburg’s book, “The Polar Express”. Santa at the North Pole: Santa and his elves board the train, and every rider gets a silver sleigh bell, the “first gift of Christmas”, to take home. Carols on the way back, led by characters in every car. The round trip covers less than 10 miles and lasts about 70 minutes, and you’ll ride forward one

Kingston, NY · 3d

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Connecticut’s plan to replace car taxes with highway tolls faces a major obstacle

Connecticut drivers could trade car taxes for highway tolls under a citizens’ proposal. The proposal promises relief from annual vehicle tax bills, but it could also change what motorists pay on state highways. The recommendation arrived before the election and encountered resistance. A constitutional restriction on transportation funds stands...

Connecticut · 2d

Hudson Valley Post

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Avoid a Ticket: Parking Bans Begin Across the Hudson Valley

Simply parking your car could get you a ticket in towns across the Hudson Valley starting this month.

Dutchess County, NY · 5d

New Haven Independent

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Route 8 Construction Update For The Weeks Of November 16 & 23, 2026

Daytime work will continue (7AM – 3PM, Monday–Friday) Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes remain shifted to the right shoulder to create work areas for median barrier replacement between Exits 12B–14 (former Exits 15–18). Work zones at Exit 17 (former Exit 21) and between Exit 18 on- and off-ramps (former Exit 22) have been shifted back to their original alignment.

Ansonia, CT · 1d

Hot 99.1

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10 Capital Region Gas Stations Well Below $4 A Gallon

Ten spots across the Capital Region where a gallon still comes in under four dollars, from Menands to Ravena to Colonie. A little relief as the holidays near.

Capital District, NY · 6d

Eyewitness News

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Overturned vehicle causes backup on Route 9 in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WFSB) - An overturned vehicle left one lane open on Route 9 northbound in Middletown on Friday morning. All lanes have since reopened. Beforehand, the state Department of Transportation said the crash happened between exits 22 and 23. It was first reported around 7:20 a.m. State police said...

Middletown, CT · 2d

New Haven Register

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North Haven residents question 400-apartment plan over traffic and schools

In a public hearing, Planning and Zoning Commission members heard the opinions of neighbors, with all but one speaking against the application or expressing reservations.

North Haven, CT · 1d

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Advocates call for safer streets at Holyoke City Hall

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Community members are remembering those killed or seriously hurt in road crashes and calling for safer streets. Western Mass News was at Holyoke City Hall with more on the ceremony and how advocates are trying to make a difference on the streets. Local officials, volunteers, and...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

Country Herald

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Connecticut Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

Hartford, New Haven and Stamford drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.

Connecticut · 4d

WTNH

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Hartford Line gets $6M in federal funding for railroad crossing improvements

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on Friday announced it’s getting $6.16 million to improve safety at railroad crossings along the Hartford Line. The funds are coming from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. The state is also matching the funds with $1.54 million. The money will go towards […]

Hartford, CT · 2d

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Connecticut DOT adds service on Hartford Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has added a new weekday CTrail train and extended both weekday and weekend service on its Hartford Line. The new round-trip weekday commuter train will run between New Haven and Hartford; CTDOT has also extended a weekday morning southbound CTrail train that will now originate in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford that stop at the Windsor and Windsor Locks stations.

Connecticut · 4d

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The Good, Bad and Unfinished

How many promises have we been given about fixing our state’s transportation woes? How many press conferences have been held, initiatives launched and million dollar studies conducted… and for what benefit?. I engaged the services of AI to do this research and generate a complete scorecard which you...

New Haven, CT · 6d

WTNH

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Crash temporarily closed part of I-691 in Meriden

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 691 eastbound in Meriden temporarily closed part of the highway Sunday night. Connecticut State Police said the crash happened near Exit 1A. Police said that minor injuries were reported. The road was reopened as of 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story, stay with News 8 […]

Meriden, CT · 6d

WTNH

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Waterbury to introduce red-light, speed enforcement cameras

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Waterbury announced Monday that it is preparing to introduce automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras. The initiative serves as an effort to encourage safer driving and improve safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists, the city announced in a post. These cameras will help police identify vehicles traveling […]

Waterbury, CT · 13d

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New Hartford Line Service Starts Nov. 16 With Extra Weekday Train

NEWINGTON, CT — A new weekday round-trip train and extended weekend CTrail trains are among the Hartford Line service improvements set to take effect Nov. 16, according to the CT Department of Transportation. On Friday, CTDOT announced that a weekday morning southbound CTrail train will now originate in Springfield,...

Hartford, CT · 6d

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CTDOT to start Middlebury I-84 project Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will start a milling and resurfacing project on I-84 in Middlebury Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to be completed Friday, November 13, 2026. The project DOTNONPROJECT in Lieu of D#4-1226 consists of milling and resurfacing .11 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road westbound to .12 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road west bound.

Middlebury, CT · 6d

Country Herald

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Connecticut Parents Warned of Stop Sign Challenge as Winter Nears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter conditions increase intersection risks.

Connecticut · 8d

Eyewitness News

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Motorcycle crash causes significant delays on I-91 in Rocky Hill

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - A motorcycle crash impacted highway traffic in Rocky Hill Sunday afternoon. The CT DOT first reported a crash closing the three right lanes of Interstate 91 southbound at approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday. The road had reopened as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. State police later confirmed...

Rocky Hill, CT · 7d

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Driving Test Advice For Teens

For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a milestone that brings a new sense of independence. However, before earning the privilege of driving on their own, teens must navigate the preparation, practice, and nerves that come with taking the road test. With different ways to learn and prepare, finding the right approach can make all the difference.

Connecticut · 6d

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Crash closes 2 lanes on I-91 north in Windsor, state agency says

WINDSOR - A multi-vehicle accident has closed two lanes on Interstate 91 north in Windsor on Saturday night, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. between Exits 37 and 38, closing the two right lanes, the DOT said. The accident happened about a...

Windsor, CT · 7d