If you’re a boomer you’re probably not thrilled about driving at night. You can’t see as well in the dark and the glare gets to you worse than it used to. Thing is, changes occur in your eyes as you age that make driving at night more difficult. You might wonder, though, why do you […]
January 16, 2024
A friend of ours received an unusual gift this Christmas. He has a local volunteer fireman and firewoman in his family and they decided to give everyone a new fire blanket. He had never heard of a fire blanket, but it makes perfect sense. It’s in an easy to see red bag that you hang […]
January 2, 2024
It’s been a rainy December in the Utica area, which means when it freezes, we’re going to experience some icy conditions. As anyone who has lived here in the Mohawk Valley for any length of time knows, driving on ice can be a challenging and perilous task. It requires heightened attention, caution, and a set […]
December 19, 2023
Are you struggling to create a New Year’s resolution? We’ll go over some of the most popular resolutions and how to pick one. Happy New Year! Now that 2023 is coming to a close, millions of people may be thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Many people vow to improve something about themselves at this […]
December 12, 2023
Shopping locally is more than just a transaction; it’s an investment in the community, a vote for sustainability, and a testament to the unique character of a place. Fact is, it’s more productive…and fun! You can actually speak to the owners, pick their brains. Local businesses offer expert advice, quick service and great deals. Here […]
December 5, 2023
Research at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) finds that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. And you won’t be surprised that all the excitement and conversation with the kids, aunts, uncles, and friends, leads to unattended cooking as the chief cause. So to avoid that call to your local fire department […]
November 21, 2023
Owning a vehicle is so conventional and everyday that most of us rarely think of the financial responsibility…and risk…we take on every minute that our vehicles are on the road. We can manage that risk by being proactive in identifying the things that can go wrong and taking steps to mitigate them. We insurance agents […]
November 7, 2023
That magical, spooky night with silly high jinks and mountains of candy is almost here…Halloween is upon us! Kids of all ages will be out and about next Tuesday night trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhoods of the Mohawk Valley. We can thank the Irish for this fun, kid-centered holiday that began as an ancient Celtic festival […]
October 24, 2023
Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries, and deaths from home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This week, October 8-14, is Fire Prevention Week and the NFPA campaign is, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” So we thought this would be a […]
October 9, 2023
Now that your college student, or students, are well into their academic year, you might be wondering about the stuff you dropped off with them. There’s the clothes, table lamps, and, front of mind, the laptop. What if something’s stolen? According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 50 percent of all on-campus crimes are burglaries. […]
September 26, 2023
