NY, NJ brace for wintry storm as Mother Nature threatens holiday travel with brutal weather

NY, NJ brace for wintry storm as Mother Nature threatens holiday travel with brutal weather

Parts of New York and New Jersey may get walloped by a wintery storm in a few days as brutal weather threatens the country — and millions of Americans’ travel plans — just in time for the start of Thanksgiving week. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-40s as rain and high winds wrack … Read more

Will extreme weather impact Labor Day travel in the US this weekend?

Will extreme weather impact Labor Day travel in the US this weekend?

NEW YORK — The unofficial end to summer is upon us, and millions of people across the U.S. have packed up and are headed out of town for the Labor Day holiday weekend. But travelers beware — severe weather could put the brakes on some end-of-season travel plans. Data from AAA shows an increase in domestic travel over the Labor Day holiday weekend this year, so … Read more

Record heat, some storms expected for ‘busiest ever’ July 4th

Record heat, some storms expected for ‘busiest ever’ July 4th

The grill isn’t the only thing firing up this Fourth of July. Record travelers will hit the highways for Thursday’s holiday but won’t escape the heat as much of the country will see historic highs — and thunderstorms that threaten to rain on some parades. “A portion of the country will see nature’s fireworks, which … Read more

Holiday travel is underway — tips to avoid coming home sick

Holiday travel is underway — tips to avoid coming home sick

Catch a flight — not a cold. Some 115 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home for the holidays, which means airports, planes, bus terminals, hotels, and trains will be packed with people — and germs. Before boarding your plane or packing your car, you should take certain precautions to stay healthy during your … Read more