A quick reminder that I’ll be moderating a town hall discussion about potential solutions for Long Island’s dangerous roads on Dec. 10 at Newsday’s Melville studios. In addition to our panel of experts on stage with me, I’m interested in hearing your ideas for making our roads safer. Get your free tickets at newsday.com/forum .

Among my very favorite family traditions each year is peeling potatoes on the living room floor on Thanksgiving eve as we watch John Hughes’ holiday classic, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” The film includes some important lessons on driver safety, not the least of which is the importance of taking off your coat before beginning your journey. Car cabins can get awfully warm, especially if you toss a lit cigarette in the back seat.

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