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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Police say a woman has died after being hit by a car while bicycling in upstate New York

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Subaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  About 200 employees of the New York state Thruway Authority are expected to lose their jobs as part of layoffs announced by the Cuomo administration earlier this year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Transportation Department is launching a free app for iPhones and iPods that gives real-time vehicle safety information.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The recall covers the Altima midsize car, as well as the Leaf electric car, Pathfinder SUV and the Sentra compact. Also covered is the Infiniti JX35 SUV.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gas prices are up about 50 cents a gallon since January 1st, and so is the anger of the American motorist.

Monday, February 25, 2013  State police say Ryan Lewis, of Harpursville, was driving early Sunday morning on Afton Lake Road in the Chenango County town of Afton when he crashed on a curve and hit a tree. He was operating a 2006 Subaru Impreza.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Police say a pickup truck had left the roadway and traveled down the embankment on the right side, coming to rest against a group of trees.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The distracted driving initiative will take place through March 1. Police will be targeting drivers who don't use a hands free device and anyone who sends or receives text messages or emails while driving.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The recall includes Chrysler's full size and midsize pickup trucks, including Ram 1500 pickups from 2009 through 2012 as well as Dodge Dakota pickups from 2009 to 2011 and 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango SUV's.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The Central New York Boat Show is celebrating more than 40 years of bringing together families and boating enthusiasts.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Schools and certain businesses can shut down when faced with extreme snow, but some truckers need to deliver. This means that drivers have to always be thinking about safety.