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AAA’s Top Hotels and Restaurants for Families

July 29, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

8 million Americans plan to take family vacations this year. To help young families prep for their next trip, AAA’s Inspectors have identified some of their favorite family-friendly hotels and restaurants for 2018. Here are some of the highlights.

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Cars & Trucks

Performance, Please! – Fiat 124 Spider/Kia Stinger

July 28, 2018. Alan Rider

If there’s a nicer place to be on a sunny afternoon than a winding two-lane road behind the wheel of the Fiat 124 Spider (with the top down, of course) we honestly can’t think of it. Yes, this two-seat roadster is every bit that agreeable. Built on the underpinnings of the highly regarded Mazda MX-5…

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Make a Healthy Atmosphere for Your Animals

July 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

Our pets spend a lot of time indoors. Why not try to make your home into a healthier, happier environment for them?

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AAA Roadside Technician Rescues Elderly Couple From Home Fire

July 19, 2018. AAA Staff

Every day, AAA Northeast’s expert roadside technicians demonstrate a dedication to helping and serving people. Some days, their efforts are downright heroic. May 30 was one of those days. That’s when Norman Strom helped save an elderly couple from a fire in their Grafton, Mass., home. Strom was passing their house on his way to…

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10 Tips for Tackling Your College Commute

July 17, 2018.

Suggestions to save money, time and headaches as a college commuter.

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Cars & Trucks

LL Cool J Raps on His 1987 Audi 5000

July 17, 2018. AAA Staff

Raised in Queens, N.Y., this rapper, actor, author and television personality has released 13 studio albums, which feature hip-hop hits like “Going Back to Cali,” “I’m Bad” and “Mama Said Knock You Out.” He stars in the CBS crime drama “NCIS: Los Angeles” and hosts “Lip Sync Battle” on Paramount Network. Check out his new…

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AAA Opens Branches in Farmingdale and Yonkers, N.Y.

July 17, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast recently opened new branches at 915 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, and 2349 Central Park Ave., Unit C, in Yonkers. Book a vacation with a knowledgeable AAA travel agent. Speak to an expert insurance agent about your coverage needs. Pickup discounted attraction tickets, maps and TourBooks and find out about all of the perks of…

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Cars & Trucks

Katie Linendoll’s Nissan Altima

July 17, 2018. AAA Staff

The Emmy winner, tech expert, avid traveler, TV personality and all around social and tech influencer tells AAA about her first car.

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Cars & Trucks

Research is Key to Autonomous Car Safety

July 17, 2018. John Galvin

I bought my first car, a 1982 Ford Escort, after graduating from college. It had a four-speed manual transmission, AM radio and manual steering and brakes. It got me where I needed to go, but it didn’t drive itself. In 1982, the closest thing to an autonomous vehicle was KITT on the television show “Knight…

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Please Your Pet’s Palate With These Paw-some Recipes

July 17, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

The saying goes that our pets are like our children, and we always want the best for our children, right? Whether you want to introduce healthier snacks into your pet’s diet or give a reward for good behavior, preparing a homemade treat may do the trick. Try one of these recipes at home and you’ll…

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