Tag: northeast
The Skinny on Room Service
June 15, 2018. Christina Elston
You can have your room service and still eat healthy. Here’s how.
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
Northern Lights: 10 Shining Examples of the Best Viewing
June 14, 2018. Jason Frye
It takes a bit of travel, a bit of luck and warm clothes to spot them, but these 10 places offer the best odds for spotting the aurora borealis.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
AAA, State Leaders Highlight R.I. Hands-Free Law
May 09, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined elected officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence, R.I., headquarters to highlight Rhode Island’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones.
Many Vehicles At Risk of Breaking Down
April 18, 2018. Dana Laverty
AAA finds vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles.
Celebrated Excursions – 10 Picks for Party of the Year
April 17, 2018. Dana Hammond
These journey-worthy jamborees provide a chance to experience people and places amid galvanizing gatherings.
All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips
March 17, 2018. AAA Staff
Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.
I want to sell my old house. How can I make it feel move-in ready?
February 14, 2018. AAA Staff
1. Decluttering a house helps no matter its age. 2. A fresh coat of paint – interior and, if applicable, exterior – can do wonders. Stick with neutral colors for the widest appeal. 3. New carpet can make an impact, and it doesn’t have to be costly. 4. Think about updating lighting fixtures and replacing…
ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…