A special task force has been holding listening sessions across the state to get an idea about where ride sharing services fit in for individuals with disabilities.
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GasBuddy: Not The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year On The Road
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For some, this may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also can be a more hazardous time on the roads. That’s according to GasBuddy, which is out with a new study that suggests drivers are 175 percent more aggressive during the holidays than the rest of the year.
Environment
Gillibrand Calls On Federal Government To Implement Changes In Airport Firefighting Foam
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the implementation of a law that would allow airports to stop using toxic chemicals that are said to poison local waterways.
News
Jet Makes Emergency Landing In Rochester After Reported Bird Strike
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An American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at the Rochester Airport on Thursday morning after an apparent bird strike. The regional jet was operated for American Eagle by Envoy Air, and had 36 passengers and three crew members.
Government
NYS Ride-Sharing Sessions Examine Services Provided Disabled Commuters
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Public listening sessions are being held over the next few weeks to study accessible ride sharing services for customers with disabilities. The New York State Transportation Company Accessibility Task Force was created as part of the legislation that made ride-sharing legal in Upstate New York.
Government
Wraps Removed From Rochester Airport Renovation
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Governor Andrew Cuomo was in town Wednesday for a ribbon cutting at the Rochester Airport.
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GOP Candidate For Governor Wants More Oversight For Limo Companies
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – The Republican candidate for governor is weighing in on the Schoharie limousine crash, saying there needs to be more government oversight.
Son Of Limo Company Owner Arrested, Accused Of Homicide After Deadly Crash
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New York State Police charged Nauman Hussain just days after an accident killed 20 people in New York. His father’s company has a record of failed inspections.
Fatal NY Limo Crash Raises Safety Questions About ‘Frankenstein’ Vehicles
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The stretch SUV that crashed outside Albany had recently failed a safety inspection, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Such modified vehicles often fall through the cracks of regulatory agencies.
20 Dead In NY Limo Crash; Cuomo Says Limo Company, Driver Violated Several Laws
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National and state officials are investigating a collision that occurred Saturday in Schoharie, after a stretch limousine blew past a stop sign. The driver, all the passengers and 2 pedestrians died.
Stuck In Traffic? You’re Not Alone. New Data Show New York, PA Commute Times Longer
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Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau show Americans have spent an extra two and a half hours commuting last year compared to the year before.