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AAA: Fuel and Oil prices remain stubborn

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is just shy of $4.30 to start off the week of October 19. According to the AAA, gas prices aren’t budging much as crude oil prices remain high, once again ranging near $100-per barrel. The national average...

New York · 22d
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NYSDOT Holding Public Hearing on Route 281 Intersection Improvements

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding intersection improvements at 2 busy intersections on Route 281 in the Village of Homer. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 5pm to 7pm at the HTEC Building located at the Homer...

Homer, NY · 26d
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Stop Sign to be Installed at the Intersection of Bishop Road and Creal Road

In a couple weeks, a new stop sign will be installed at the intersection of Bishop Road and Creal Road in Homer. The Homer Town Board unanimously voted for it at Wednesday night’s Homer Town Board meeting. Resident Deb Sanford, who reached out to the Town Board about the...

Homer, NY · 25d
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Home heating oil prices soar

MID-HUDSON – The average price of a gallon of home heating oil in the Mid-Hudson Valley has topped $6.25, a remarkable jump from the $3.75 per gallon recorded a year ago. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said the record soaring prices are resulting from the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

New York · 27d
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Binghamton’s Belden Tunnel Has a Wild Railroad History

Belden Tunnel in eastern Broome County took years to build and helped complete a vital railroad connection to Binghamton.

Binghamton, NY · 29d

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Centro Cortland to hold public hearing on major service changes

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Centro has scheduled a public hearing in Cortland County. On October 28, residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback on bus service changes and the discontinuation of the Cortland monthly pass, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Centro says the adjustments constitute a major...

Cortland County, NY · 26d

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New York Association for Pupil Transportation Calls on Drivers to Stop for School Buses During Statewide Operation Safe Stop Day

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) announced today that they will be holding Operation Safe Stop events around the state. The annual event helps promote school bus safety and educates the public about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.

New York · 25d

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Geneseo, Newark, Attica, and Brighton get $9.5 million for walking and biking improvements

Over $9 million is coming to the local region for alternative transportation projects in Geneseo, Newark, Attica, and Brighton.

Geneseo, NY · 27d

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Governor Hochul Announces More Than $97 Million To Support Improvements To Alternative Transportation Options In Local Communities

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $97 million in funding has been awarded to more than 30 communities across New York State for projects that promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or hiking. The funding will support initiatives that improve access to the transportation system for all users, enhance safety and facilitate the use of non-motorized modes of travel that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The awards were made available through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and are being administered by the New York State Department of Transportation.

New York · 27d

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All Aboard! Finger Lakes Offers Spooky Halloween Train Rides

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so why not make a whole weekend out of it? The Finger Lakes is offering spooky train rides for kids and adults, sounds like the perfect spooky season getaway.

Finger Lakes, NY · 27d

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Study Of 27,200 Miles Shows New York Among States Struggling Most With Pavement Conditions

One in four miles of assessed New York roads are rough enough to earn a poor rating. The state lands seventh on a national road quality study, trailing Rhode Island, Hawaii, and Washington but ahead of California and Pennsylvania.

New York · 27d

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Binghamton, Dryden and Painted Post receive $9.1 million for walking and biking projects

Binghamton, Dryden and Painted Post will share $9.1 million for sidewalk, trail and school-access improvements under transportation awards announced Wednesday by Governor Kathy Hochul. Binghamton will receive $4.9 million to reconstruct sidewalks and improve pedestrian and multimodal safety along the Clinton Street corridor. The award supports a route serving city...

Binghamton, NY · 27d

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New York State Thruway Increasing Tolls in 2027

Starting in 2027, tolls on New York's 500-mile Thruway system are going up again. This is the second increase in a few years, with EZPass drivers paying nearly half a cent more per mile.

New York · 26d

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View New York fall foliage on these scenic trains

Looking for a different vantage point to view New York's stunning fall foliage? Consider a scenic railroad ride, perhaps even on a steam train. Board a train, sit back and watch spectacular fall scenery pass by. Here are five options in New York state that offer scenic fall foliage train rides - as well as some other fun seasonal options for families or adults - through late October. Schedules and prices vary by location. Adirondack Scenic Railroad The Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers a variety of rides that depart from in Old Forge in Herkimer County, Tupper Lake in Franklin County and Utica in Oneida County. It operates over the former New York Central Railroad trackage and offers a variety of excursions and routes including traveling north into the Adirondack Park. Arcade & Attica Railroad This Wyoming County based railroad offers scenic two-hour roundtrip rides on a steam train between Arcade to the depot in the hamlet of Curriers. Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Located in Otsego County, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad offers scenic train rides in the Susquehanna River Valley. Among them are fall foliage excursions, pumpkin patch rides and trick-or-treat trains. Rides last between 2 and 2.5

New York · 26d

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DMV Acting Commissioner Christian Jackstadt Advises Teens To Slow Down, Put Down The Phone, Don’t Drive Impaired And Buckle Up

Ahead of Teen Driver Safety Week from October 18-24, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds New York teens and parents to keep their focus on the road when they are behind the wheel. To drive home this message, Acting Commissioner Christian Jackstadt was featured on “Capital...

New York · 26d

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6 NYC subway stations begin ADA upgrades funded by congestion pricing

The first subway station elevator built with funds from congestion pricing began construction this week. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the groundbreaking for the accessibility upgrade project at the 42nd Street-Bryant Park/5th Avenue complex, which includes four new elevators, a stair-free corridor in the station, accessible bathrooms, and new fare gates. Bryant Park is one of six station accessibility projects that kicked off this week, paid for using revenue from the city’s congestion pricing program.

New York, NY · 26d

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Inside Cathay Express Transportation: The 24/7 Operations Connecting New Yorkers to School, Healthcare, and Everyday Life

New York, USA – October 16, 2026 – For most people, transportation is a routine part of the day. For students with disabilities, patients traveling to recurring medical appointments, and communities relying on public transit, however, a missed pickup or disrupted route can have consequences that extend far beyond an inconvenient delay.

New York · 25d

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Rail Bikes Offer New York Fall Colors From Adirondacks To Catskills

Picture yourself on a rail bike winding through golden autumn colors along quiet railroad tracks in upstate New York, with several operators running rides across the Catskills and Adirondacks.

New York · 26d

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Operation Safe Stop to crack down on drivers that pass school buses

It's the law to stop for school buses that have their school bus stop-arms extended, but just at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District more than 100 citations were issued for this exact violation last school year.

Selkirk, NY · 28d

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Dig a little deeper, not just for gas money, but for upcoming Thruway toll increase

(ALBANY, NY) -- Drivers who are already dealing with high gas prices, will soon add a few more pennies to the cost of their commutes on the New York State Thruway. Tolls on the highway are set to go up in January as part of a multi-year increase. It shouldn’t...

Albany, NY · 26d