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John Galvin

Articles by John Galvin

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AAA Members Get Free ID Protection Services From Experian

One of the valuable benefits of being a AAA member is our free ID theft monitoring protection.

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Drowsy Driving Endangers Lives

The busier our lives get, the more we wish for time to get things done. But according to the experts, what we all need more of is sleep.

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Curb Cellphone Use to Keep Our Roadways Safe

Many years ago, I got my first cellphone. It was larger than the one I have today, and I could only make phone calls on it. Fast-forward to 2018, and cellphones are mini-computers that allow you to talk, text, watch shows, listen to podcasts and buy your favorite products. However, cellphones are also devices thatRead More

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AAA Leads Teen Driving Safety Efforts

Helping teens learn to drive safely is one of the most important missions we have at AAA. Why? Because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. At AAA, our commitment to helping teens drive safely dates to the 1940s. That was the start of our successful driver trainingRead More

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Better Drivers Save Lives on the Road

At AAA, we focus a lot of our efforts on saving lives. Not many organizations can say that. We’re proud of the work we do. Not only do we rescue people from the side of the road in sometimes precarious situations, but we advocate for safer roads and driver safety. We lobby for legislative changes,Read More

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To New Beginnings and New Ways to Earn Your Trust

As we herald in the new year, we also begin a new chapter at AAA Northeast. After 37 years of dedicated service, Mark Shaw has retired as president and CEO. I am honored to have been selected as the club’s new president and CEO. One of the things I most look forward to is connectingRead More