What’s Under the Hood of Your Vehicle? There are typically around 200 parts that need to be maintained and possibly replaced if they wear out. These parts include the engine block, timing belt, accessory drive belts, sensors, camshafts, pistons, rings, bearings, tensioners, idler pulleys, mounts, and oil pumps. The engine block is the core part …
Driving License Overview If you haven’t taken a certified driver’s education course, you must know the driving rules and regulations in New York State. The safest and best route to licensing is to take an NYS-approved driver’s education course at age 17, then take the road test and receive a full license. Taking this route …
Introduction Long Island New York is famously known for its beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and sparkling blue waters. But with all the talk about water quality, many people are left wondering: Is Long Island water safe to drink? In this blog post, we’ll be taking a closer look at Long Island water and uncovering the …
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Photo: iStock Warning to All New York City Drivers Have you noticed police officers on foot at many busy NYC intersections? NYPD is stationing newer cops at BUSY NYC intersections with the aim of writing tons of 5-point Operating Vehicles while using Electronic Device tickets. While TECHNICALLY noncommercial drivers are permitted to touch an electronic …
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Car breakdowns are a hassle and can be expensive, but they can often be avoided. By understanding the common reasons why cars break down, you can take proactive steps to keep your car running smoothly. Several things can cause your car to break down from poor maintenance to worn-out parts. Regular maintenance and proper care …
Introduction You probably know that in New York State, you’re required to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. But what are the other laws that apply? Let’s take a look. Here are a few of the most important ones to remember: You must use your turn signals when turning or changing lanes. …
Introduction You’ve decided you’re ready to get your driver’s license. That’s great! Getting your license is an important step in becoming an independent adult. But before you can take the road test, there are a few things you need to do. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of getting a driver’s license …
Overview If you live in Long Island and work in Manhattan and are not interested in drudging along the Long Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative: the LongLong Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative, and that is the Long Island Railroad. But you already know that and …
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The Long Island Expressway is rich in history and has been a defining feature of New York’s landscape since it first opened in 1938. Built to ease the burden of heavy traffic on the Northern State and Southern State Parkways, and the local roads that commercial traffic had to use, the LIE quickly became an …
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Long Island proper consists of Nassau, Suffolk counties as was as the New York City counties of Brooklyn and Queens, but locally, Long Island is usually referred to consist of just Nassau and Suffolk counties. Although not part of New York City, these two counties consist of almost 3,000,000 people. Nassau with approximately 2,000,000 and …
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