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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

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.

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.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the next several days, setting up sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Snow plows hit the roads across Central New York significantly improving driving conditions from earlier in the evening.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  BREAKING NEWS:  I-81 through Syracuse tied up after a car collided with a light pole.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A tractor trailer rolls over on the New York State Thruway around 12:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Carrier Circle exit.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A second person has attempted suicide on an elevated portion of Interstate 81 near Destiny USA this month.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently gave its top safety rating to more car seats than ever before.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Bridge deck repairs on Westbound I-690 ramp to Southbound I-81 will close for a week.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Traffic is blocked off near Destiny USA as police investigate a report of a body found in the road.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The test video of car crashes may be hard to watch, but harder still is what can happen to a child that is improperly restrained or in an improper booster seat.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  It's that time of year again. New York authorities are warning motorists to watch out for deer on the roads as the mating season heats up.