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JAMESTOWN REGION

OCTOBER 2014 Free Battery Wellness Clinics from AAA

Only at AAA through Oct 31!

Oceania launches AAA Member Appreciation Month in October

representative sampling of the many sailings, CEANIA CRUISES.... Not familiar savings and perks you can enjoy. All told, you with the name? It may be because, can sail away with as much as $950 shipboard unlike gigantic mass-market cruise credit per stateroom! And, you can book it with lines, this Miami-based fleet of sua reduced deposit (50% off regular amount). perior-quality mid-size vessels for more than a decade has discreetly appealed and catered to WHY OCEANIA? discriminating individuals seeking the finest From the Caribbean to the South Pacific to in cruise destinations, service and value. And, South America, a spectacular array of diverse as evidenced by its substantial and increasing and exotic destinations wait to be discovered, number of repeat cruisers, it’s satisfying them and there’s no better way to explore them than beyond their expectations! on the elegant ships of Oceania Cruises. Each For these reasons and others, Oceania is a comfortably mid-size ship nationally preferred AAA (just 684 to 1,250 guests) travel partner; that entitles can call on the world’s AAA members to enjoy exWhat can shipboard most desirable ports, from clusive benefits and — especredit mean to you? historic coastal cities to cially during Oceania’s AAA modern metropolises to reMember Appreciation Month mote island paradises. in October — additional Gift Shop Purchases Whichever corner of perks and values. Onboard Wine/Alcohol the globe beckons to you, For instance, when you Oceania takes you there in place a new booking & deposShore Excursions comfort and style. Savor it on any 2014/2015 Oceania not prepurchased before boarding exquisite cuisine that is reCruises departure by Oct 31, Canyon Ranch Spa Services nowned as the finest at sea 2014, you’ll receive a AAAincluding massage, private fitness and even rivals the best Miexclusive shipboard credit of classes and beauty salon chelin-starred restaurants $200.00 per stateroom. ashore. Lavish amenities This offer is also combinLa Reserve 7-course abound, and there are able with all existing perks Wine-pairing Dinner* never supplemental dining available on select AAA in partnership charges in any restaurants. Oceania sailings and with with Wine Spectator magazine Value-priced packages enbenefits available through Privee Private Dining Room sure that exploring ashore, Oceania’s “Your World on for 2 to 10 Guests* sipping a vintage wine or Sale” promotion: Be sure to perfect for celebrating anniversaries, surfing the Internet is both ask your AAA travel agent birthdays or family reunions convenient and affordable. for details about every beneService standards soar, and fit for which you may qualify. *available on Marina & Riviera See the chart on page 6 for a continued on page 6

Travel | Insurance/Financial | Automotive | Member Savings | AAA.com

DON’T GET TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA East Central is hosting Free Battery Wellness Clinics to celebrate. AAA Battery Service offers fast, accurate and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment will confirm whether your battery will hold a charge, or if the problem lies deeper in the electrical system. If a new battery is needed, you can have one installed right on the spot. Members even receive a $25 discount when they purchase the replacement battery through AAA. AAA Battery Service vehicles carry batteries compatible with 90 percent of all cars, SUVs and light trucks on the road. The high-quality AAA branded battery comes with a 72-month warranty, including 36-months free replacement, and 36-months prorated replacement. In addition, AAA will recycle your old battery for free. Battery checks will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates at AAA locations: Altoona, PA • Tuesday, Oct. 14, & Thursday, Oct. 16, at the AAA Altoona office, 1634 Valley View Blvd., 814-946-1277. New Castle, PA • Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the AAA New Castle office, 40 East Street, 724-658-8551. Rochester, PA • Tuesday, Oct. 14, & Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the AAA Rochester office, 300 Adams Street, 724-775-8000. Erie, PA • Thursday, Oct. 16, at the AAA

branch office, 6660 Peach Street, Unit #2, Erie, 814-866-0246. Butler, PA • Thursday, Oct. 16 at the AAA Butler office, 138 Clearview Circle, 724-287-2713. Lockport, NY • Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the AAA Lockport office, 7135 Rochester Road, 716-434-2865. Jamestown, NY • Thursday, Oct. 23 at the AAA Jamestown office, 111 W. 5th Street, 716-488-1981.

AAA News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Learn about the latest AAA specials and get the most value from your membership when you sign up for AAA e-Update emails. Each month’s e-newsletter includes information about your AAA member benefits, along with convenient links to the latest savings offers, automotive maintenance tips, insurance advice, safety videos and travel ideas – all in one place! After your first newsletter, you can decide which additional e-newsletters you’d like to receive. Interested in learning about Travel specials? The Travel e-News features getaway packages and members-only offers. Insurance Insight offers information to help you protect your valued possessions. There’s no cost to you, and you can discontinue your AAA e-newsletter subscription at any time. Visit AAA.com/enews to sign up today.

From the Outback to the Glaciers

Embark on a “no-worries” adventure aboard AAA Travel’s 18-night “From the Outback to the Glaciers” escorted tour of Australia and New Zealand. Highlights of this epic, Oct. 15 to Nov. 4, 2015 AAA Featured Vacation include Melbourne, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Mt. Cook National Park and Milford Sound — the Land of the Rings. Book and deposit by October 31, 2014 and receive special member-level discounts. SEE PAGE 9.

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Hertz celebrates three years of Gold Plus Rewards

With free enrollment, faster rentals and more rewards

ertz is celebrating the three year anniversary of its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® customer loyalty program by unveiling enhanced member benefits. Designed to enhance the consumer experience, it offers easier ways to earn and redeem points, and maximum flexibility for point use. The industry-leading loyalty program recently earned top honors for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. The global enhancements to Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program allow AAA members to fast forward their membership experience anywhere they rent a car, worldwide. By lowering the rental thresholds required to achieve and retain status, it is now easier for Gold members to move up and enjoy additional benefits in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® Five Star® and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® President’s Circle®. With the upgraded program, seven rentals now qualify members for Five Star® (previously 10), and 20 rentals qualify members to join the President’s Club® (previously 40). Here are additional upgrades made to the program: Quicker Enrollment: Customers can now enroll in Gold Plus Rewards at the counter when they pick up their rental. Hertz Gold Choice®: Provides renters with the peace of mind knowing their car will be ready and waiting for them,

OCTOBER 2014

AAA DIRECTORY INTERNET WEB SITE: www.AAA.com AAA MEMBER SERVICES • ADDRESS CHANGE triptiks, tourbooks, maps, license 412-363-5100 or 1-800-441-5008 APPROVED AUTO REPAIR 412-365-7411 or 1-800-233-9733 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE 412-362-1900 or 1-800-222-4357 EXPRESS TRAVEL RESERVATIONS

airline tickets, tours, cruises, rental cars

412-363-7283 or 1-800-354-8761

INSURANCE SERVICES: 1-800-207-7947 MEDIA RELATIONS: 412-365-7274 SAFETY: 412-365-7211 TDD for the hearing-impaired: 412-363-7144

AAA BRANCH OFFICE LOCATIONS

PUTS YOU IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT — Hertz is the only car-rental company endorsed by AAA. and the freedom to choose something different on the spot. Mobile Gold Alerts: Gold members can receive messages sent to their phone with up-to-the-minute information that let them know which car they’ll be driving and where their vehicle is parked. Faster Rentals: Allows Gold members to skip the counter at over 50 airports around the world. Renters can also show their driver’s license and pick up their keys at over 4,000 locations worldwide.

More Ways to Earn Points: In addition to earning points on rental charges, Gold members earn with services like Hertz NeverLost®, Fuel Purchase, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, insurance coverage options, and more. Enhanced Rewards: Improved technology makes it easier for our members to view their real-time point balance, check their e-statements with up to 24 months of activity, and even redeem rewards during reservations. New Reward Destinations: Hertz has added new destinations to their expanding global network, where members can redeem points for free days, including Ireland and Brazil. Once enrolled, members can earn one point per dollar spent on all qualifying rentals. The program features AnyDay Rewards with no black-out dates, allowing members to use points at any time. Members also have the flexibility to use their points when it is convenient for them as Gold Plus Rewards points do not automatically expire. Each time a member rents a car that earns points or redeems points, their points renew for an additional two years. AAA members can sign up at AAA. com/Hertz or Hertz.com. Premier Members must sign up at AAA.com/ Hertz in order to validate Premier level of membership. AAA Basic & Plus Members receive 675 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for One Free Rental Day, after their first Gold rental. AAA Premier Members will receive 1,100 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for Two Free Weekend Rental Days, after their first Gold rental! Plus, your Hertz Discount Code (CDP# 215) is automatically included in your reservations.

YOUR KEY TO HERTZ SAVINGS

Your Hertz CDP# is your key to exclusive Hertz savings and benefits. The CDP# is 215, the same as your club code, the three digit number that appears on the front of your membership card.

Altoona 1634 Valley View Blvd. ............................. 814-946-1277 Butler 138 Clearview Circle .................................... 724-287-2713 Cranberry The Village Shoppes, 20510 Rt. 19 .......... 724-772-1122 Erie 6660 Peach St. Unit #2 .............................. 814-866-0246 Franklin 491 Allegheny Blvd, Suite 200 .................. 814-432-3960 Greensburg Eastgate Shopping Center 5142 Route 30, Suite 135 ......................... 724-834-8300 Grove City 24 Pine Grove Village Dr. .......................... 724-458-8930 Harborcreek 4430 Buffalo Rd. ........................................ 814-897-9508 Hermitage 1749 E. State St.......................................... 724-981-9141 Indiana 1169 Wayne Ave........................................ 724-349-4193 Jamestown (New York) 111 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, N.Y.. ........... 716-488-1981 Kittanning Franklin Village Mall. ............................... 724-543-1924 Lewisburg 530 1/2 North Derr Drive . ....................... 570-524-7455 Lower Burrell/New Kensington Area Crossroads Plaza 2503 Leechburg Rd.................................... 724-339-4440 McKean County (Bradford) 587 South Ave. .......................................... 814-368-3113 Meadville 18939 Park Avenue Plaza Unit #7 ............ 814-724-2247 New Castle 40 East St.................................................... 724-658-8551 Niagara-Orleans 7135 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY. ............ 716-434-2865 Pittsburgh–Century III Area (Pleasant Hills) 9 Clairton Blvd. (RT 51). ........................... 412-655-6100 Pittsburgh–Downtown 538 Smithfield St. ...................................... 412-338-4300 Pittsburgh–East Liberty/Shadyside 5900 Baum Blvd. ........................................ 412-365-7196 Pittsburgh–Monroeville 2725 Mosside Blvd. .................................... 412-858-4640 Pittsburgh–North Hills Area (Ross Township) 4790 McKnight Rd. .................................... 412-367-7600 Pittsburgh–Robinson Township Robinson Town Centre 1760 Park Manor Blvd. ............................. 412-809-2800 Pittsburgh–South Hills Area (Bethel Park) 160 Ft. Couch Rd. ...................................... 412-833-5203 Rochester 300 Adams St. ............................................ 724-775-8000 St. Marys 1375 Bucktail Rd. ...................................... 814-834-7838 Somerset 110 N. Center Ave. .................................... 814-443-6526 Sunbury 1001 Market Street. .................................. 570-286-4507 Uniontown 111 W. Main St. ......................................... 724-438-8575 Warren 2285 Market St. ......................................... 814-723-6660 Washington 196 Murtland Ave. .................................... 724-222-3800 Waynesburg 184 Greene Plaza, US 21 & I-79 ................ 724-627-3434 White Oak/McKeesport Area Oak Park Mall, 2001 Lincoln Way ............ 412-675-3400

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Don’t get too close for comfort Jamestown Region Official publication of AAA East Central Published monthly (except bimonthly Aug./Sept., Nov./Dec.) by AAA East Central 111 West Fifth St., Jamestown NY 14701-5035 USPS 002-112 ISSN 0898-4158 Periodicals Postage Paid at Jamestown NY Postmaster: Send address changes to AAA Motorist Jamestown Region c/o AAA, 111 W. Fifth St., Jamestown NY 14701-5035 Subscription Rate: $1 included in Primary Membership dues. All others: $2/year.

Publisher.....................................James E. Lehman Managing Editor ....................... Doug O’Neil Editorial Office 5900 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206-3854 e-mail: motorist@aaaec.com

AAA EAST CENTRAL Chairman: ................................................Richard S. Hamilton Vice Chairman:....................................... James E. Broome, Jr. Vice Chairman:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Executive Vice President ............................... Thomas J. Ashley Secretary .................................................. Robert H. Compton Treasurer .......................................................Robert S. Collins GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim**, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** EAST CENTRAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, Chairman, Robert S. Collins, Vice Chairman, Carol Asam, Christian Asam, Jack A. Barkley, William E. Bierer**, Ellsworth T. Bowser**, Peter Burton, Marianne B. Campbell, Michael A. Cochran, Daniel J. Collins Jr.**, Robert H. Compton, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, James J. Dodaro, Jack G. Ellis, Mona N. Generett, Charles W. Groce , Richard S. Hamilton, Mark Henschen, Luke Howe, Richard Kallenborn, Herbert G. Koenig, Mark S. Mansour, W. Duff McCrady, Martha Hartle Munsch, W. Lee Oswalt, III, Michael Parkes, John D. Petruso, Louis Pomerico, Jacob N. Skezas, James C. Stump, Jr., James F. Ward *ex officio **emeritus directors

Regional Board of Directors Susan V. Abdella, Gordon W. Black, Hans P.B. Christensen, Alison Churchill, Charles Heinz, Bradley E. Long, Dennis H. Lundberg, Samuel P. Price Jr., Philip E. Ruslink, John L. Sellstrom, Beverly Ungerer

Jamestown Office: 111 W. Fifth St. Jamestown NY 14701-5035 (716) 488-1981

Notice to AAA Members regarding AAA Insurance Services: Due to Statutory restrictions, AAA East Central is prohibited from offering products and services to AAA members residing in the State of New York.

Copyright ©2014 by AAA East Central. Publication of an advertisement in the AAA Motorist does not constitute an endorsement of the product or service by the AAA Motorist or by AAA East Central, except in the case of products and services which are being offered by AAA East Central.

Tailgating puts you and everyone else at risk By Richard Hamilton Chairman, AAA East Central ailgating may be fun at football games, but it’s no picnic when you’re on the road. In law enforcement terminology tailgating is known as “following too closely” and this dangerous and ultimately futile practice is almost always the result of an aggressive driver, or the last resort of someone in a hurry. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rear-end collisions account for nearly one-third of the over six million crashes each year. In most cases, the driver at fault was not maintaining a safe following distance. Studies have shown that tailgating saves no time. The laws of physics and of common sense dictate that you cannot go faster than the slowest car ahead of you. Unfortunately, poor planning and driver impatience increases everyone’s risk of being involved in a crash. Tailgaters will often attempt to intimidate other motorists into driving faster than their comfort level. Drivers who are being tailgated exhibit elevated heart rates, and other signs of stress, which in turn, can negatively affect their driving decisions. Other critical driving elements tailgaters sacrifice are perception and reaction times. Perception is the time we need to see and process a roadway hazard, while reaction time is the time needed for a driver’s body to physically

Richard Hamilton react to the brain’s perception. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials found that it takes an alert driver approximately two seconds to see a roadway hazard and react to it. At 60 mph, that’s 176 feet, over half the length of a football field. Stopping distance is also directly proportional to the size, weight and braking ability of your vehicle. If the car in front has better emergency braking, the tailgater will collide with it, even if they both apply their brakes at exactly the same moment. Large trucks need even more real estate to allow for safe braking. The average stopping dis-

Save on flu shots at participating Kmarts

AA is helping members protect themselves from the flu this season with a limitedtime discount. Members can receive a flu vaccine for just $15 (retail price $24.99) when they show their valid AAA card at 69 participating Kmart Pharmacy locations. That’s a savings of almost $10! The CDC reports that 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents contract the flu each year on average, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths annually. The CDC recommends annual vaccination (for ages 6 months and older) as the first and most effective step in preventing the flu. Brenda Kromer-Catanzaro, Kmart Pharmacy manager in Indiana, Pa., suggests that in addition to vaccination, people take the following steps to remain healthy this flu season: • Wash your hands often and thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Always cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow – never into your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

tance for a loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph (in ideal conditions) is 196 feet, compared with 133 feet for a passenger vehicle. Taking unnecessary risks behind the wheel could result in a crash that may seriously injure or kill you or someone you care about. A much safer and saner approach is to back off, focus on your driving and allow more time to reach your destination. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. This gives you a better view of the road, and the other traffic, so you can anticipate problems and have more time to react. Follow other vehicles at a reasonable and prudent distance and as your speed increases, so should the gap between your car and the car ahead. A safe following distance requires a minimum of three seconds from the vehicle in front of you. More distance is necessary at night, in poor road or weather conditions, or where visibility is limited. Do yourself a favor and limit your tailgating activities to football games. And don’t be bullied into speeding up if someone is tailgating you. Move into another lane or turn off the road and allow the tailgater to pass. Never tap your brakes or lose your temper as this can quickly escalate into a road rage incident. Avoid eye contact and do not make or return rude gestures. Concentrate instead on the safety of you, your passengers and your vehicle.

AAA Mobile App updated and improved

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Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as tables, countertops, desks, keyboards, doorknobs and mobile devices. • Stay home from work or school if you aren’t feeling well. This will help prevent spreading illness to others. Flu shots are free to Medicare Part B-eligible patients with proof of insurance. Kmart Pharmacy will process most major insurances for eligibility to determine your best option. The AAA member discounted price for flu shots at Kmart Pharmacy is valid through November 30, 2014. Visit AAA.com/health for a list of participating locations.

he AAA Mobile app has been updated with an array of new enhancements, including a more intuitive interface. An updated iPad version offers a number of new features and functions: • A streamlined card layout design offers easy access to services; • AAA’s newly enhanced TripTik Travel Planner for mapping and route planning, lets members build, access and share trips across the mobile and online platforms; • Expanded membership features, including displaying your current member status and the ability to renew your membership. Trip planning is now easier than ever with AAA Drive Trips and AAA Travel Guides integrated into the app’s mapping feature. Users can also access the Top Destinations travel guides, showing you the best things to see and do at popular vacation destinations. The updated mobile app also features traffic and construction information and maps that display gas station locations and updated fuel prices. The free download is available on iTunes or Google Play.

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guests easily develop a rapport with staff and guests, and friendships only deepen as the days pass effortlessly. Visit boutique ports and seaside villages that large ships cannot access. Never deal with crowds or waiting in lines; you experience your vacation according to your own schedule. And, with open-seating in all restaurants, you dine where, when and with whom you please. (Oceania does not charge a supplement to dine in its specialty restaurants!) This is elegance without pretense nor the need for tuxedos and evening gowns — a world where you can be yourself. Your home at sea is grand, remark-

ably spacious and so immensely comfortable that each moment behind closed doors feels like being in an oasis of luxury. Accommodations are handsomely appointed with soothing colors, soft textures, stylish furnishings, plush towels, custom-milled French & Italian toiletries and extended queen mattresses featuring luxurious linens. Step out of your oasis and into the Canyon Ranch SpaClub,® where therapeutic treatments leave you wondering how anything could feel quite so perfect. Supplement physical pleasures with enlightening activities, including cooking and painting classes on some ships. And with lectures, a library & inter-

Don’t miss the ship; call 1-800-354-8761. net center, high-production shows, dancing venues, a Monte Carlo–style casino, a driving range, an 18-hole

miniature-golf course and a full-size paddle tennis court, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do!

Here’s just a sample of the sailings & perks available during AAA Member Appreciation Month; ask a travel agent for details and many more departures. EXCLUSIVE AAA MEMBER APPRECIATION

DATE

NTS

SHIP

12-17-14

12-23-14

1-4-15

2-13-15

2-21-15

3-10-15

3-22-15

4-11-15

5-9-15

5-18-15

7-7-15

Insignia Riviera Marina Riviera Nautica Nautica Riviera Regatta Regatta Marina Nautica Riviera Marina

8-19-15

10-4-15

ITINERARY

ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE PERKS ON SELECT AAA DEPARTURES

OCEANIA’S “YOUR WORLD ON SALE” PERKS

SHIPBOARD CREDIT

ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

ROUNDTRIP ADD-ON AIRFARE

FREE PREPAID GRATUITIES

FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET

ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

AAA MEMBER RATE

TOTAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

$672

$650

from $6,299

$950

from $4,799

$350

from $2,049

$650

from $2,799

$350

Amazon Allure: RT from Miami

$200

$100

$199

$720

Holidays in the Tropics: RT from Miami

$200

$150

$199

$360

Pacific Dreams: RT from Papeete

$200

$250

$199

$300

Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami

$200

$150

FREE!

$300

Asian Interlude: Hong Kong to Beijing

$200

$100

$199

$510

Emperors & Empires: Beijing to Tokyo

$200

$100

$199

$480

Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami

$200

FREE!

$300

Journey through the Islands: RT from Miami

$200

$100

FREE!

$360

Alaskan Grandeur: San Francisco to Vancouver

$200

$150

$199

$300

Transatlantic: Montreal to London

$200

$100

$199

$480

Scandinavian Sojourn: London to Copenhagen

$200

$100

$199

$360

Isles & Empires: Rome to Venice

$200

$150

$199

$240

Waterways & Marinas: Venice to Monte Carlo

$200

$150

$199

$300

GET

20 $280

$200

$476

$550

from $6,499

$850

$448

$500

from $5,999

$800

from $2,799

$400

from $2,499

$700

from $2,999

$350

from $5,299

$300

from $5,499

$300

from $3,899

$350

from $3,999

$350

$336

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BUCKS

BACK

Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include cruise accommodations/meals/entertainment, government taxes/fees and port charges. Free & add-on airfare is available from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville and Pittsburgh; ask about other gateway cities. Ships’ registry: Marshall Islands. New bookings only (Oct 1-31, 2014). Shipboard credit is per stateroom (double occupancy). Book by 10-31-14 for Member Appreciation Month $200 shipboard credit. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to coach. Any advertisesd fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. For details visit explorflightfees. com. Free prepaid gratuities are per stateroom (double occupancy) based on category and total number of nights sailed. Free unlimited internet is one per stateroom based on number of nights sailed. “Your World on Sale” elements expire 12-31-14. Other restrictions may apply. Consult a AAA Travel Agent for details.

ON A REBATE VISA® CARD

WHEN YOU SPEND 100!

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR AAA MEMBERS

2014 Approved Auto Repair Centers CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY Jamestown Ed Shults Chevy/Cadillac .............716-664-0134

GET 20 BUCKS BACK ON A REBATE VISA CARD ®

WHEN YOU SPEND 100!

NIAGARA COUNTY

NOW WHEN YOU SHOW YOUR CARD, YOU’LL SAVE EVEN MORE!

Lockport

For every $100 you spend on products at a participating NAPA AUTO PARTS store September 1 through October 31, you’ll receive $20 on a REBATE VISA CARD sent straight to your mailbox.

Goodyear Auto Service Center ....716-434-6221 Hillman Automotive .......................716-434-3400

That’s in addition to the 10%* AAA discount you’ll always receive from NAPA!

Go to AAA.com/NAPAredeem for details and redemption form.

ORLEANS COUNTY Albion DK Auto Body Repair ....................585-589-7083 *some exclusions apply

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Member Benefits • Exclusive Offers

1-800-354-8761 • AAA.com/travel

Explore Down Under...from the Outback to the Glaciers!

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

primeval, mystical landscapes where Tolkien’s powerful trilogy “Oz-some” perfectly describes this very popular and awesome was filmed; vast panoramas of unspoiled wilderness on South 18-night AAA adventure that starts on Oct 15, 2015! It’s a Island made it an ideal setting. dream-fulfilling exploration of the unique and diverse wonders Book & make a deposit Visit an 1800s gold rush boomtown, then enjoy a tasting Australia & New Zealand offer. Travel down under with an by 10-31-14 to save! at one of NZ’s famous wineries. Explore the splendor of Mt experienced AAA Tour Manager on a grand tour of cities & Premier ..................... $1,000 Cook National Park. Stop at a working farm for a riveting countryside and see more and do more than you can on most demonstration by a sheep herding dog followed by a sheep other tours — from meeting Aboriginal Australians to visiting AAA Plus ...................... $950 shearing. Afterward, sit down to dinner in the home of a a koala sanctuary to viewing a sheep shearing. You’ll even Basic ............................. $900 friendly local family, getting to know them and their culture. experience unique dining; among the 31 included meals are Savings per room, based on double occupancy. Fly to Sydney and extensively tour this fun-loving city; see dinners deep “in the bush” with entertainment under a starTo qualify, you must purchase air through AAA. the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, the Botanic Gardens studded sky, on a cruise around Sydney Harbour and with a and fashionable Paddington. After a guided tour of the instantly recognizable New Zealand family in their home. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Sydney Opera House, enjoy time to explore the city’s many other sites. It all begins at Cairns, tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage On your final day, wallabies, kangaroos, dingoes and the namesake “stars” of Site that’s visible from space. View its underwater wonders from a glass-bottom Koala Park will enchant you, as will the gems of the National Opal Collection. End boat. Zip on a high-speed catamaran to a pontoon, from which you can snorkel or this Oz-some tour with a farewell dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour! scuba if you wish. Journey next to Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge to meet An optional 3-night post-tour stay in Fiji is available — a perfect ending to a Aboriginal people and learn about their traditional life-style. perfect journey. Contact AAA Travel for all the details! Fly to mysterious Uluru (Ayers Rock) deep in the Outback. Tour the base of this huge monolith and, as the sun sets, enjoy a Champagne toast as you watch Uluru Oct 15–Nov 4, 2015 • AAA Member Rate: from $10,524 change colors! In Alice Springs, meet young Aboriginal musicians. On a special Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights Dreamtime tour, learn about Aboriginal culture and history and then experience a (Buffalo-Cairns, Sydney-Buffalo plus flights in Australia & New Zealand), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodamemorable bush dinner under the stars of the Southern Hemisphere skies. tions, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), taxes/gratuities/government fees for included features, 31 meals, Often characterized as Victorian, Melbourne is lively and cosmopolitan; tour professional guide in Australia & New Zealand, cancel-for-any-reason proits lovely Fitzroy Gardens & the National Opal Centre and then travel to Phillip tection and the services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation Island Nature Park, home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins (or goal is met). 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Then board the Tranz-Alpine Express for an unforgettable ride Daintree Rainforest/ Tranz-Alpine Express train ride Herding/shearing demo Mossman Gorge, meet Aboriginals through the scenic Southern Alps. Experience Franz Josef Glacier Region’s dynamic Franz Joseph Glacier Dine with a NZ Family Uluru/Ayers Rock, champagne toast Queenstown, gondola to dinner Sydney & Opera House and spectacular glacial landscape. For even more wows, you can opt for a thrilling Alice Springs, Aboriginal drummers Milford Sound cruise Koala Park & Opal Collection flightseeing tour of the region. Later, at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, learn about “Middle Earth” touring Sydney Harbour dinner cruise Dreamtime tour, bush dinner the endangered kiwi bird. Ride a gondola to a restaurant overlooking Queenstown. Unique add-on options — including a camel ride, a jet boat ride and a night out in Sydney — are also “The Lord of the Rings” fans will absolutely love the voyage to “Middle Earth” available. 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The only thing that can beat the exhilaration of snowmobiling is snowmobiling through the splendor of America’s mountain West at Jackson Hole WY! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned snowmobiler, this package is for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. Start in the Gros Ventre Mountain Range — a great opportunity to view wildlife. Follow trails framing Jackson Hole Valley and enjoy incredible views of the Tetons. Along the way, sightings of elk, deer, moose, coyote and bighorn sheep are common. Travel through Grand Teton National Park on your way to a full day of snowcoach touring in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer on your own for a day. Then head into the Wyoming Range for unforgettable scenery and exciting rides. Bring a swimsuit, because you’re in for a treat — a full-day snowmobile adventure with Granite Hot Springs as your destination. After an easy 11-mile groomed Forest Service trail, soak in the 106-degree natural hot spring waters and enjoying a poolside BBQ, all the while surrounded by snow-covered mountains. It’s an experience to remember!

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Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 10 meals, entrance fees (national parks/attractions/ activities), 3 days of guided snowmobile touring with instruction, all necessary equipment (helmet, gloves, snowsuit, boots, etc), 1-day guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park, tips for bellmen & included meals. Minimum age to operate a snowmobile in the National Forest is 14; must be accompanied by a parent. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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Irish Pubs

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May 12-21 AAA Member Rate: $1,899

Cheers!

Feel like a local at friendly pubs full of the craic — Ireland’s unique mix of news, gossip, fun, entertainment and enjoyable conversation! Tour Dublin: St Stephen’s Green, Georgian squares, O’Connell Street, Famine Memorial & more. Quaff a pint at the Guinness Storehouse • Meet the owners of a working beef/ sheep/horse farm. • Tour medieval Kilkenny, then explore it on your own. • Visit the House of Waterford; watch craftsmen transform molten glass into elegant tableware. • Kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” at Blarney Castle. • Browse at Blarney Woolen Mills...or visit a pub instead! • Circumnavigate scenic Dingle Peninsula and sample a local brew at Dingle Brewing Company. • Sit down to dinner & traditional entertainment (including step-dancing) in Killarney. • Ferry across the Shannon to view the Cliffs of Moher. • Stop in Galway on the way to Connemara. • Overnight in attractive Westport. • Cross over to Achill Island and see the Deserted Village (stone cottages abandoned around the time of the Famine). • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery and enjoy an Irish coffee. • Enjoy storytelling at Dublin’s oldest pub. • Spend a day on your own in Dublin, using included vouchers for an open-top bus tour and a visit to Old Jameson Distillery.

May 12-21 •

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Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.

Enjoy a amid winter’s off-peak solitude!

YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER Begin this unique and awesome off-season adventure in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.

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AAA Member Rate: $2,139

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo–Salt Lake City), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, luggage handling (1 bag per person), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing & admissions (as indicated), 9 meals, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met), taxes, gratuities for guide & driver. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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This 13-day vacation has everything you’ve always wanted in a trip to Italy. Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence’s Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo’s “David.” Visit Locarno, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands. A guided walking tour of Venice illustrates how this city gained its wealth and power. Enjoy the magic of the Italian Lakes District in the captivating resort of Stresa. Stop at a winery & farm in the heart of Tuscany to sample local wines and specialities for an included lunch. Sail to enchanting Capri and explore this island paradise. Special inclusions: “Rome by Night” tour...Vatican museums & St Peter’s...a cliffside dinner in Sorrento...a family-style Tuscan feast...and a serenaded gondola cruise in Venice! Experience Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. Enjoy regional wines with every dinner.

Book now – very popular tour! April 20–May 2 AAA Member Rate: $5,379 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo-Rome, Milan-Buffalo), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 21 meals, in-Italy tour director, air & hotel taxes (subject to change) and vendor travel protection. Visit AAA.com/GoItaly for itinerary and more information. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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ULTIMATE ALASKA

Winter Wonderland Tour EXPERIENCE ALL THIS...AND MORE!

Feb 26–March 8 See the “real” Alaska summer visitors never see!

Fairbanks • Aurora Borealis Viewings • Trans-Alaska Pipeline • Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Seward Highway • Wildlife Conservation & Sealife Centers • Alyeska Resort & Tram • Anchorage • Native Heritage Center • Alaska Zoo • Mushers Banquet • Sled Dog Kennel • Iditarod Trail Race HQ

An extraordinary chance to witness the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness!

Additional Optional Adventures Available!

AAA Member Rate: $2,995

and see more of the Hawaiian Islands when you cruise with NCL! AAA’s special 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai).

Jan 15-24: from $2,246 Feb 26–March 7: from $2,350 March 19-28: from $2,350 April 9-18: from $2,300

Meet mushers...

& their dogs! Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, sightseeing transportation/admissions, 14 meals, in-Alaska guide, hand warmers and services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Visit AAA.com/GoAlaska for more information. Ask about available add-on airfare.

Discover Spain’s Classics

& Portugal!

AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/hotel transfers (for flights purchased through NCL), 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees, port charges and pier/airport transfers (for flights purchased through NCL). Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.

SOUTHERN CHARM Here’s a unique escorted tour of 3 distinct destinations embodying the South’s fascinating history, genteel culture and coastal comforts. Rub shoulders with generations of Charleston gentry, soak up Savannah’s seductively languid ambiance and luxuriate in the exclusive nature and natural assets of Jekyll Island. Experience true Southern charm and hospitality at historic hotels in Charleston and on Jekyll Island.

— New date ure t r 1st depa t! sold ou MAGNÍFICO! Even if you know no other Spanish or Portuguese, this single word sums up all of the sights, culture, foods and experiences you’ll encounter & enjoy on AAA’s 12-night “Spain’s Classics & Portugal” tour. Lisbon • Fátima • Obidos Sintra • Estoril • Madrid Toledo • Córdoba Seville • Granada Valencia • Barcelona

Feb 25–March 10 •

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AAA MEMBERS SAVE MUCHO! Premier....$700 Plus .........$675 Basic .......$650 Book & deposit by 10/15/14 PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

AAA Member Rate: $4,419

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo-Lisbon, Barcelona-Buffalo), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing/admissions, 19 meals, tour director (in Portugal & Spain), government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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AAA Member Rate: $2,009

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Buffalo-Charlotte NC), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation, guided sightseeing, 9 meals, local guides, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) and more. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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New Orleans 3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS Hotel in the French Quarter City tour, including Katrina-impacted sites Louisiana swampboat tour Mardi Gras World Demonstration & dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking Jazz show at Preservation Hall

plus... Western Caribbean 8-DAY, 7-NIGHT CRUISE

Serenade of the Seas® $50.00 per stateroom onboard credit Western Caribbean ports: Falmouth, Jamaica George Town, Grand Cayman Cozumel, Mexico 3 full days at sea

March 12-21 •

AAA Member Rate: from $1,530

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 4 meals (on land), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, onboard group cocktail party (if participation goal is met), government fees and services of a AAA tour manager (if participation goal is met). Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details.

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Up to $100 off & $100 credit on AAA Vacations Caribbean sailings! ®

Enjoy $100 off balcony staterooms ($50 off other staterooms) on new bookings (Oct 1-31, 2014) of select 7-night-or-longer AAA Vacations® sailings with Celebrity Cruises (chart at right).

AAA Vacations® Celebrity Cruises sailings entitle you to priority check-in and up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom. All AAA Vacations® cruises feature AAA’s 24 / 7 Member Care Assistance Service and 24-hour Best-Price Guarantee.

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aroundtown lively weekend of unique foods, arts and much more. For information, visit ellicottvilleny.com. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 13 Washington Street, Ellicottville. LIVE AT THE MET – LE NOZZE DI FIGARO — (October 18) Live via satellite in high definition from New York City’s Metropolitan Opera, Met Music Director James Levine conducts a spirited new production of Mozart’s masterpiece, Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro). Performance at 1 p.m. General admission: $20. For information, visit fredopera.org or call (716) 679-1891. Location: 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia. SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO PRESENTS LEWIS BLACK — (October 18) Best known for his famous and hilarious rants about contemporary issues, Lewis Black will deliver a gut-busting evening of stand-up comedy, discussing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. This two-time Grammy Award winner has hosted the Comedy Central series “Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil” and makes regular appearances on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Tickets are $25 and available at Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster, or call (800) 745-3000. For information, visit senecaalleganycasino.com. Location: Seneca

SAINTS & SINNERS CEMETERY TOURS — (October 11) Hear the stories of a dozen souls, portrayed by costumed actors on tours through the beautiful Lake View Cemetery. All history is local, fun and not meant to be scary or frightening. Horsedrawn tours are available 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and walking tours are available 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Call early as the later tours fill up fast! For ticket prices, tour times and availability, visit fentonhistorycenter.org or call (716) 664-6256. Location: Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown. PEEK’N PEAK FALL FESTIVAL — (October 11-12, 18-19) It’s time for the 27th annual Fall Fest at Peek’n Peak Resort. The two-weekend event features a craft show, farmers market, pumpkin cannon, children’s activities, ski lift rides, petting zoo and more! Take the Peak Mountain Challenge to win a full season ski pass. Free admission. For information, call (716) 355-4141 or visit pknpk.com. Location: Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer. ELLICOTTVILLE FALL FESTIVAL — (October 11-12) Ellicottville’s oldest and largest festival takes place when the foliage of the surrounding hills is ablaze with color. Tens of thousands of festival goers make for a

Allegany Events Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard, Salamanca. 55TH ANNUAL INDIAN FOODS DINNER — (October 18) Experience preColonial Iroquois dining on Seneca Nation Territory. This unique dining experience includes roast turkey, roast venison, boiled corn bread, fry break, samp, friend salt port, hulled corn soup, cranberry sauce, mashed beans, buttered squash, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie, cider and a beverage. Dinner is at 1 p.m. Adults, $13; children 8 and under, $10. Come early to check out the native crafts for sale. Call (716) 945-2047 for reservations; deadline is October 16. Location: Seneca Allegany Administration Building, 90 Ohiyo Way, Salamanca. WILMA EXPO — (October 25-26) The second annual WILMA (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) Expo features items that are handmade or manufactured in Cattaraugus County by local artisans and manufacturers. It’s an opportunity to shop for a distinctive gift while supporting your neighbors and community members by buying local. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie Street, Little Valley.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES — (October 23-26) When the precocious redhaired orphan Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert’s farm on Prince Edward Island, the mishaps are as wild as her imagination! This musical is presented by the Olean Theatre Workshop. Thursday through Saturday show time is 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For information or tickets, visit oleanworkshop. org. Location: Washington Street theatre, 702 Washington Street, Olean. HARVEST CELEBRATION WEEKEND — (November 7-9) Sample autumn fare paired with inspired local wine choices at Lake Erie Wine Country’s Harvest Celebration Weekend. Twenty-four area wineries are participating in this three-day event, each with a unique food and wine sample pairing. Ticket holders provide their own transportation and chose their own itinerary, visiting the wineries in any order. One winery is designated as the pick-up point for your event ticket, a wine glass, gift, recipe booklet and a $5 voucher to spend on wine at any winery or on food at participating restaurants. Event runs Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three-day admission: $35. For information and tickets, visit lakeeriewinecountry.org.

Reshaping the business of the back seat

what the future has in store for the car-for-hire business. In the meantime, let’s take a look back at the business of the back seat. Taxicabs first begin to appear on the streets of New York in the 1980s.

idesharing businesses are a hot topic, with companies like Uber and Lyft recently seeing record levels of investment capital. Only time will tell whether these companies will succeed, or

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three-quarter-mile taxi ride, Henry Allen started New York Taxicab Company in 1907. But with rides costing 50 cents a mile, cabs remain a mode of transportation only the relatively wealthy could afford. Taxicabs rose sharply in popularity during the 1920s. By the Great Depression, New York had an estimated 16,000 cabs, more than the 13,437 medallion (yellow) cabs in operation in 2014. The bulky Checker Marathon produced between 1958-82 became an icon of mid-century transportation and remains the most famous taxicab in America. Checker cabs were featured prominently in the TV series Taxi and in Martin Scorsese’s 1976 film Taxi Driver. After the demise of Checker the Ford Crown Victoria became a staple of 1990s taxi fleets, while the Lincoln Town Car remains the go-to “black car” for livery drivers. Today, New York taxis make 485,000 trips per day. In 2007, after learning that 80 percent of vehicle seats on American highways are empty, John Zimmer and Logan Green started Zimride on the campus of Cornell University. In 2009, Travis Kalanick created Uber in San Francisco, providing black-car rides at an affordable price. In 2012 Zimmer and Green started Lyft as a low-cost alternative that relies on personally owned everyday cars.

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Taking the scenic route in New York State Making the most of this year’s fall foliage

utumn descends down the hillsides of New York State, draping the woods in vast swaths of crimson, russet and gold. From scenic rail routes in the Adirondacks, to cruises down the Erie Canal, this time of year offers breathtaking views and trips in all regions of the state. The northeast is particularly blessed with a great variety of broad-leaved trees, which help give the region’s foliage a spectacular color range. New York State has almost as many acres of these trees as the rest of the Northeast combined. The change in color from the bright greens of summer to the brilliant hues of fall follows a predictable pattern across the state. It begins high in the Adirondack and Catskill mountains in late August and early September, and spreads out and down across the hills and valleys of the state, ending in late October to early November. It takes about two weeks for the colors to complete their cycles in any given area, with peak brilliance lasting three to four days in any one spot. In western New York, the Genesee Valley Greenway’s well-known “tunnel of green” turns to red and yellow as more than 60 miles of trail follows the Genesee River and the abandoned Genesee Valley Canal through woodlands, farmlands, and historic villages from Rochester to near the

Between Albany and Buffalo more than 270 miles of Erie Canalway Trail provide an excellent opportunity to experience quaint towns and a bounty of fall color, along the state’s historic New York State Canal System. The longest continuous stretch of trail begins in Lockport, about 10 miles east of Buffalo, and continues 100 miles to Lyons along the Erie Canal in western New York. Seasonal conditions and the resultant chemical changes in the leaves are the key factors in the timing and coloration of the leaves. Generally, clear, sunny days and cool nights with temperatures in the 40’s bring about the most striking autumn colors.

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GRAND CANYON OF THE EAST — Letchworth State Park follows the Genesee River as it plunges over three major waterfalls. Pennsylvania border. Inside Letchworth State Park, the river roars through the gorge known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” over three major waterfalls between cliffs — as high as 600 feet in some places — surrounded by lush forests. In the Finger Lakes Region, fresh streams, deep ravines and densely treed areas with winding paths compliment a fiery palette of crimson, orange and

yellow. In Taughannock Falls State Park, New York’s highest waterfall drops 215 feet into a rock amphitheater. Salamanca, in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, is the only city in the country located on a Native American reservation, and the gateway to the 65,000 acre Allegany State Park. The largest park in the state system is known for its wildlife, primitive forested valleys, and fiery leaves.

New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports began September 8, and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. The weekly foliage report, a detailed map charting fall color progress, vantage points for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings are available by visiting the I LOVE NEW YORK web site at iloveny.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Halloween can bring increased risks to pedestrians It’s no trick keeping trick-or-treaters safe with these tips

ach Halloween, little superheroes, ghosts and witches crisscross the neighborhood in search of candy and sweets. Traffic safety is the furthest thing from these children’s minds. “Because excited trick-or-treaters often forget about safety, adults must be even more alert,” said Teresa Thomas, AAA East Central director of public affairs. “Drivers should to be especially vigilant between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight, when pedestrians are most vulnerable,” she added. Safe Kids Worldwide reports that on average, children are more than twice as likely be struck by a vehicle and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year. To keep roadways safer for pedestrians this Halloween, AAA offers these tips for parents and motorists.

Parents

Trick-or-treat together. AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters at least until age 12. Choose costumes wisely. Children are small, and often difficult to see even in well-lit situations. Make sure your child is visible by selecting a light-colored costume, or by adding

reflective tape. Choose disguises that don’t obstruct vision and opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks. Check and adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping. Make a plan. Review trick-or-treating precautions, including pedestrian and traffic safety rules. Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow. Teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and to never enter a stranger’s home or garage. Stay on the sidewalk. Always walk on sidewalks, if available. If there are no sidewalks, walk as far to the left of the road as possible, facing traffic. Shine a light. Give everyone a glow stick or flashlight to help them see and be seen by drivers. Cross with caution. Parents and trick-or-treaters should cross streets only at the corner, and never between parked cars or mid-block. Look left, right, and left again, and be sure that approaching cars come to a complete stop before stepping into the roadway. Put down the phones. Both parents and children should look up and pay attention to their surroundings while walking. Texting and social media can wait. If you need to use your cell phone, walk to a safe area away from the street before doing so.

Motorists

Avoid neighborhood shortcuts. If possible, avoid cutting through residential streets where trick-or-treaters are likely to be present. Slow down. Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit to give yourself extra time to react to children who may dart into the street. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian is more than twice as likely to be killed if they’re hit by a car traveling at 35 mph compared to 25 mph. What seems like a small difference can

be the difference between life and death. Watch for children. In dark costumes, trick-or-treaters may be harder to see at night. Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. They may not be paying attention to traffic and cross the street mid-block or between cars. Take extra caution when entering or exiting driveways or alleys. Remove distractions. Avoid any distractions that may you’re your attention away from driving, such as cell phones or in-car entertainment and navigation systems.

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