So what if you have a breakdown on the road and need a tow? It could happen because of engine trouble, a blown tire, or dead battery. We know of someone whose tire flew off his car while driving on the thruway! Fortunately he was near an exit and was able to quickly get help. […]
January 19, 2016
It’s an exciting time of the year for sports fans as the NFL’s Wildcard teams advance to the quarter-finals this weekend. And then the semi-finals and the Super Bowl on February 7, 2016. Plus, with football winding down, there’s more hockey on the weekends! So the next few weeks are special and we expect lots […]
January 12, 2016
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Getting together with family, friends, and co-workers is a blast. And there’s nothing quite like the joy of exchanging gifts with people you care about. Plus, some mild weather here in Central New York was a bonus for travelers (if not so much for skiers!). But then […]
January 5, 2016
If you are getting this post in your inbox, welcome to the launch of our new email! Here you’ll get important updates and our special weekly blog post delivered directly to your inbox. Our blog will zoom in on the unique insurance challenges we face here in Central New York. There are seasonal tips, ideas […]
December 29, 2015
“It’s a great feeling when we see what our Casual Day Project does for local people during the Holiday Season.” That’s what our claims manager and Casual Day coordinator, Cathy LeTray, said after this year’s project. Teaming up with our friends at the Utica Municipal Housing Authority (UMHA), this year’s project was our biggest yet. […]
December 22, 2015
If you’re recently retired or are almost there, congratulations. We wish you a productive, happy retirement with family and friends. We’re sure you’re proud of how far you’ve come over the years. And how much you’ve accumulated in financial and tangible assets. Which is why you should start looking at your insurance in a different […]
December 15, 2015
Did you know that over $150 billion in federal student aid is available through grants, work study, and loans every year? Often, students and their parent don’t realize that money is available to help them pay for college. The thing is, they have to apply for it. If you are a high school student applying […]
December 8, 2015
Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig is a longtime supporter of the ARC Oneida Lewis Chapter. So we were excited to attend the grand opening of ARC’s newest enterprise, the purchase of the Nickelback Redemption Center in Waterville. The bottles and cans redemption center delivers new jobs to people with disabilities who will work with the current […]
December 2, 2015
Sit back and relax this Thanksgiving, you’ve completed your holiday travel checklist and all is well with the world. Well, okay, if you’re helping with the preparing, cooking, and cleaning up, it’s not all relaxation. But it sure is fun being with family and friends at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah. But this year is different […]
November 24, 2015
Summer has ended, and while fall and winter have their own pleasures — including the beauty of fall colors and then off to the slopes — longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23% of vehicle miles […]
November 6, 2015
