News12 Hudson Valley News Brief - AAA: Increased gas prices due to crisis in Syria will not deter holiday travelers this weekend

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Friday, August 30, 2013

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The Latest Top Stories From News 12 AAA: Increased gas prices won’t deter holiday travelers Despite the crisis in Syria, travelers are sticking to their plans and hitting the road this holiday weekend. AAA estimates that more than 29 million Americans will be traveling for getaway day today. Israeli expert gives lesson to emergency responders First responders across Westchester County are receiving lessons on saving lives as the crisis in Syria escalates. Dozens of police, fire and ambulance departments gathered in White Plains yesterday to hear from an Israeli mass-casualty expert. New Square sex abuse victim talks to News 12 A sex abuse victim from the community has spoken exclusively to News 12. Yossi, who prefers to use only his first name, says he wants to speak out about his ordeal in the hope that other victims of abuse will come forward. Yossi claims that Herschel Taubenfeld, a teacher in his community inappropriately touched him three times a week for four months. Extension given for plan to improve Rye Playland The not-for-profit group chosen to manage Rye Playland has been given more time to submit its plans for the historic park. Sustainable Playland signed an agreement with Westchester County at the end of July. Loved ones say final goodbye to victim of wrong-way crash Family and friends will bid a final farewell today to the Rockland woman killed in a wrong-way crash on the Tappan Zee Bridge. The funeral for Hannah Ayeh-Brachie, of Hillcrest, is taking place today in the Bronx.

Today's Weather

Current Conditions 72° Feels like: 72° Humidity: 84% Wind: SSW 5 Sunrise: 6:22 am Sunset: 7:33 pm Barometer: 29.99 Fri 82° Partly Cloudy 68° Sat 83° Isolated Thunderstorms 67°

Nation/World

Syria opposition chief: strikes are a moral duty Syria opposition chief: British no to military action won't keep other allies from moral duty

Dunkin' Donuts criticized for 'racist' ad campaign Rights groups criticizes Dunkin' Donuts in Thailand for 'bizarre and racist' ad campaign

Mali coup leader parlays power grab into promotion Critics say Mali coup leader should face trial for abuses, not promotion to 4-star general

Stock futures edge up as weak August nears end US stock futures edge higher as weak August nears an end; investors focus on Syria situation

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