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When the New York State Thruway Authority implemented E-ZPass tolling 25 years ago, it was considered one of the great innovations in the transportation industry. Today, more than 34 million vehicles in 16 states have E-ZPass tags.
E-ZPass is the fastest, most cost- effective way to travel New York’s toll roads, bridges and tunnels, especially as the state expands cashless tolling. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced
that by the end of 2020, toll booths will be removed from all 570 miles of the New York State Thruway. This is a good thing, as analyses have shown significant improvements in travel time and reduced fuel consumption.
Once cashless tolling goes live, E-ZPass will be the least expensive way to pay tolls in New York state. Drivers without E-ZPass will receive toll charges by mail with a higher rate.
Whether you already have an E-ZPass or plan to sign up, AAA encourages consumers to follow these steps.
• List all your current license plates and vehicles in your E-ZPass account. If your
tag isn’t read, or if you forget it in another vehicle, the system will use the license plate
Sept. 15, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Irish 2000 Festival
Cost: $20; kids 12 and under Free
Saratoga County Fairgrounds
162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Great Irish and Celtic music from Celtic punk and jam to traditional. Great fun for the whole family with food, arts and crafts, as well as demonstrations of Irish dance, rides for the children and other fun things to do.
Sept. 29 and 30
The Warrensburg World’s Largest Garage Sale
Interstate 87, Exit 23, Warrensburg, N.Y.
A shopper’s paradise. More than 500 vendors from across the Nation. You will find antiques, memorabilia, clothing, furniture and much more. Free all day parking at the Warren County Fairgrounds with free bus service to and from town.
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to post the toll to your account. If your plate is not listed on your account, authorities may issue a violation for toll evasion.
• Properly mount your E-ZPass tag on your windshield to ensure an accurate read. AAA strongly discourages drivers from holding their E-ZPass tags in their hands or leaving them on the dashboard, which can create
a traffic safety hazard. You can get free adhesive strips to mount E-ZPass tags to your windshield at any AAA branch.
• Review and update your E-ZPass payment options. If you replenish your account by cash or check, it is important to monitor your account balance. You can do this online at www.e-zpassny.com or by calling E-ZPass Customer Service at 800-333- 8655. In addition, you can sign up for mobile alerts and receive text message notifications about your account.
• Using a credit card will automatically replenish your E-ZPass account when it gets low. Customers can also choose to sign up for the pay-per-trip plan, which is linked to a bank account and pays all the tolls incurred once per day. Don’t forget
to contact E-ZPass to update information when your credit card expires or you switch to a different card or bank.
Cashless tolling will continue to expand on other toll roads and bridges in the Northeast. By following these tips, drivers can save money and be prepared for easier travel across our roadways.
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Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurman Fall Farm Tour
Thurman, N.Y.
Participants include: Martin’s Lumber and Lucyann’s Artistry, Nettle Meadow Farm and Artisan Cheese, Whitefield’s Farm, Peru Llama Farm, Windy Ridge Farm, Blackberry Hill Farm and Sanctuary, Adirondack Ranch and the Thurman Quilt Show. Self-guided tour showcasing local farms, maple producers, a goat
and sheep farm, sanctuaries, a tree farm, sustainable forestry lumber mill, The Quilt Show, children’s activities, trebuchet punkin chunkin’ and animal encounters are some of the fun you will experience.
Oct. 6, Noon – 8 p.m.
OktoberFest
Bridge Street, Southside, Amsterdam, N.Y.
Fall treats, pumpkins, mums and cornstalks for sale. Festive activities, food, music, craft vendors and more!
The Annual Schenectady County Fall Fest
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main St.,
Rotterdam Junction, N.Y.
A celebration of all things fall! Join us for a free community festival featuring live music, hay rides,
pony rides, petting zoo, hot cider, dog-herding demonstrations, live birds of prey, pumpkin painting, craft fair, historic exhibitions, hot donuts and much more!
Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Admission: $9
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, N.Y.
Join the Binghamton Zoo on for our annual adult Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo! Those brave enough can stroll through our haunted zoo, where they will encounter all types of horrific scenes and characters. Boo at the Zoo is aimed at our older zoo guests and not recommended for those under the age of 10. Strollers will not be permitted during the event.
*Events subject to change/cancel without notice. Please contact the event host for more details.
Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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