Category: Traffic

Wayne County passes sales tax reduction on fuel, will coincide with state gas tax holiday
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors recently approved a measure to help lower costs at the pump. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to cut sales tax on fuel at their special meeting on Friday, April 29. “Currently, we charge 4% on ... MORE

If Kwik Fill gas is ‘American-made,’ why aren’t the prices lower?
If Kwik-Fill gasoline is American-made, then why aren’t the prices lower? That’s the question local residents are asking after a recent commercial from the company states, “Kwik Fill gasoline is made right here in America. United Refining Company who operates Kwik Fill, ... MORE

Here’s some tips to help New York’s motorcyclists stay safe out on the road
Motorcyclists are out in full force as weather warms up. That means it’s time for a refresher on motorcycle safety to help avoid accidents when out on the road. Roughly 166 fatal motorcycle crashes occur every year in New York State, said ... MORE

One hospitalized after van pulls in front of sedan at 414/Thruway intersection in Tyre
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the crash that happened at the intersection of State Route 414 and the New York State Thruway on-ramp in the town of Tyre. On Saturday around 9:45 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection ... MORE

5&20 temporarily shut down after RV crashes through utility pole, hitting two cars near shop
Firefighters were called to a familiar address on Sunday for the report of a car into a pole. The call came in to 911 around 5:30 p.m. on April 24, according to the Waterloo Fire Department. Upon arrival they found a Class ... MORE

No injuries after rollover crash on Thruway in Seneca County
First responders from several districts were called to a crash along the New York State Thruway in Seneca County on Sunday. It was described as a rollover crash, involving one vehicle around mile marker 322, according to our partners at the Cayuga-Seneca ... MORE

NYS launches “No Empty Chair” campaign to encourage safe driving among teens
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) has launched its 2022 “No Empty Chair” campaign to promote safe and responsible driving among teens. The campaign runs from Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29. GTSC sponsors educational events and enforcement programs in partnership ... MORE

New York: Info that could help you save on Memorial Day travel plans
The American Automobile Association (AAA) says it’s time to book your Memorial Day travel plans if you haven’t done so yet. Travel booking data from AAA shows reservations for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises are up 122% compared to last year, ... MORE

One airlifted from crash involving car, motorcycle in Auburn
One person was airlifted from the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in the city of Auburn on Sunday. According to our partners at the Cayuga-Seneca Fire Wire, Life Net was called to the crash, which involved a car and motorcycle on ... MORE

Love’s Travel Stops opens for business in Tyre
Love’s Travel Stops is open for business at its new location in Tyre off of NYS Thruway Exit 41. The latest Love’s location opened on Thursday, April 14, roughly a year after ground was broken for the project in spring 2021. The ... MORE

Mercy Flight called to serious, two car crash in Ontario County
First responders were called to a serious two car crash in the Canandaigua area on Friday. Photos from the Seneca Castle Fire Department showed at least two vehicles heavily damaged from the collision. Reports indicate that the crash occurred along County Road ... MORE

Roads blocked off in downtown Rochester after debris falls from vacant building
Rochester fire and police blocked off two downtown streets on Thursday after debris fell from a vacant building onto the street. Portions of buckling siding panels on the former Hotel Richford slammed down onto the street early Thursday afternoon. The pieces that ... MORE

Box truck driver ran into NYSEG pole after brakes failed in effort to avoid hurting people
On April 20 around 4:14 p.m. the Ithaca Police Department and the Ithaca Fire Department responded to the area of 408 E. State St. for a box truck that ran into a NYSEG Pole. Upon arrival Officers shut down the area of ... MORE

Car crashes into Kinney Drugs in Seneca Falls
Firefighters were called to Kinney Drugs in Seneca Falls after a car went through the building. Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday firefighters were called along with police and North Seneca Ambulance. The building suffered serious damage in the crash. The following photos ... MORE

Are masks required on public transit in New York?
Masks are still required on all public transit in New York State. The Rochester-area Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced they had lifted their mask requirement for all riders and employees on Tuesday, April 19. Now, it appears they have walked back that ... MORE

Deputies: Person drives through traffic circle in Victor causing temporary closure of Rt. 96
A relatively new traffic circle in Victor was shut down for a few minutes after a driver failed to negotiate it properly over the weekend. On April 15 around 9:15 p.m. Sam Mina, 70, of Rochester was traveling west on Route 96 ... MORE

New York’s gas tax suspension divides consumers, climate activists
Climate activists have argued that New York State should discourage driving rather than lift the state sales tax on fuel. Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to suspend state sales tax on gasoline through the rest of the year was approved with the passage ... MORE

New boat-washing station to debut next month at state boat launch in Canandaigua
A new boat-washing station will debut at the state boat launch in Canandaigua this summer. The new washing station will utilize equipment on loan. Canandaigua officials aim to target invasive plants or animal species that might be attached to boats before boaters ... MORE