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  • speeding in utica ny

    Speeding…No Big Deal, Right?

    We’ve all done it. Gotten ourselves into a situation where we have to get there fast. We’re late for work, an appointment, or picking up the kids from practice. So we drive over the limit…we speed. Not a big deal? Not so fast (pun intended)! In 2018, speeding killed 9,378 people. This meant speeding was […]

    May 25, 2021

  • marijuana and driving

    Does Marijuana Effect Your Driving?

    Marijuana in New York State is legal! Sort of. You can legally possess a small amount of marijuana. But you can’t buy it yet. Or sell it without a license. But you can smoke it and police can’t arrest you for carrying a small amount of pot. We won’t get into the details of the […]

    May 18, 2021

  • seat belts utica ny

    What You Should Know About Seat Belts

    We talked to a friend of ours about seatbelts the other day. He’s in his late 60s, so he remembers his parents’ new car back in the late 50s or early 60s. It was a gray and white Pontiac station wagon. It had a standard transmission on the column and something new…seat belts. But his […]

    May 10, 2021

  • motorcycle passenger safety

    Safer Rides for Motorcycle Passengers

    Freedom! That’s what motorcycle riders feel. Alone out there in the wind, countryside flying by, making time cruising the highway. And it’s even more fun riding with a favorite passenger. There are lots of safety tips available for riders. But what about their passengers? We checked with the New York State DMV and found some […]

    May 4, 2021

  • utica boat insurance

    Enjoy New York Lakes & Rivers with Utica Boat Insurance from SZW

    We’ve heard talk of another year of gorgeous summer weather like we experienced in 2020. Yes, all things considered, last year was a tough year. Maybe the only luck-out was the beautiful weather. And being outdoors was the safest place you could be! So let’s hope for the same in 2021. It will make for […]

    April 27, 2021

  • Utica Parks

    Celebrate Earth Day at Utica’s Beautiful Parks

    On Thursday April 22, 2021 the world celebrates the 51st annual Earth Day. The first Earth Day was in 1970 sparked by a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. This was a time when the environment was slowly gaining national attention. People started to see the devastation of air and water pollution. This year […]

    April 20, 2021

  • biking in utica area

    Hike & Bike the Beautiful Mohawk Valley

    Golf courses are open and many Utica area residents are out walking and biking already. All a bit early this year, but we’ll take it! Our beautiful weather reminded us of a late winter 2020 event. One that has instantly become relevant. That’s the opening of the 750-mile Empire State Trail in December. It’s a […]

    April 13, 2021

  • teen driver

    “Mom, Dad, Will You Teach Me To Drive?” 11 Tips for Parents

    Spring is here! That means Utica area youngsters will be bugging their parents to teach them to drive. And the dangers of winter roads are no longer an excuse to put them off. So fair warning to parents. There’s something frightening about teaching your child to drive. Some parents might go so far as to […]

    March 30, 2021

  • restaurant insurance utica ny

    Better Restaurant Insurance for Uncertain Times

    The American Rescue Plan just passed by Congress includes help for restaurants. It’s called the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and it includes $28.6 billion for reviving restaurants nationwide. That includes our outstanding Utica area restaurants. Some of the best food service in New York State. And you don’t have to believe us on this. Senate Majority […]

    March 23, 2021

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    Samantha Edwards Joins Our Expanding Commercial Insurance Department

    We are pleased to announce that Samantha Edwards has joined our staff as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. She is a New York State licensed agent responsible for business insurance sales and service. She has over 4 years of service and support experience in retail, healthcare, and the insurance industries. Besides being an experienced commercial […]

    March 16, 2021