A friend of ours and his wife have recently discovered Amazon Prime’s, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisal. They’ve been binge-watching the show set in the late 50s and early 60s. It’s about a comedienne getting her start in a tough business run by men. What caught the eye of our friend is the cars from that […]
May 31, 2022
For us in the Utica area, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate and a time to remember. We celebrate the start of summer. Put another way, no more snow (we hope)! And we remember the soldiers who served our country and paid the ultimate price. Who sacrificed their lives so we can enjoy summer […]
May 24, 2022
Ask people what makes one car safer than another, you’ll often get the same answer. The bigger the vehicle the safer it is. Common sense tells you that’s true. And, as it turns out, so do the studies. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), “A bigger, heavier vehicle provides better crash protection […]
May 17, 2022
When do kids start experimenting with drugs? According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 21.3% of 8th graders have tried illicit drugs at least once. And 8.7% of 8th graders have used illicit drugs in the last month! Fact is, kids are using illicit drugs at an alarming rate. 46% of those same […]
May 10, 2022
Disasters happen fast. Fire races through your home. Nearby creeks overflow after unrelenting rain, causing severe flooding. A tornado rips through the neighborhood, destroying everything in its path. How will your kids react? Will they know what to do? It is scary to think how, all of a sudden, a normal day can become so […]
May 3, 2022
Sleep apnea in the United States is more common now than ever before. A new study links that fact to high risk driving in seniors. The good news is that with Americans more aware of sleep apnea, managing it can save lives on the road. Sleep apnea is a condition where people wake up in […]
April 26, 2022
New industry is coming to the Mohawk Valley. And as EarthDay.Org says, “…a green future is a prosperous future.” Many in the Utica area agree. As our region grows and people move into the area, keeping it clean becomes a top priority. That’s why the Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful Regional Clean & Green Effort is […]
April 19, 2022
We visited the DMV website the other day and noticed a recent scam warning. It’s one that could affect our customers here in the Utica area. It’s about scams using text messages and emails to lure the unsuspecting to criminal websites. We’ve talked about online scams before: Phishing Attack Costs Town Banking and Charity Scams […]
April 12, 2022
A friend of ours spent last summer getting his kitchen remodeled. That included knocking everything out down to the studs. And new windows and window placement. Doors inside and out and new door placements. New ceiling, floor, countertop, appliances…the works. He hadn’t thought much about energy efficiency. We got curious. Could he and his wife […]
April 5, 2022
It’s too cold to be cleaning out the garage in winter. But come spring, it’s time to tidy up! We take stock. Decide what to keep and what goes in the trash. Or think about a donation to our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore on French Road in Utica. So while you’re mired in all […]
March 29, 2022
