As proud members of the Utica area community, we at Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig encourage you to buy local. That way your holiday shopping dollars stay in the community. You help local businesses not only survive, but thrive. And you know you’re buying from legitimate businesses who aren’t likely to scam you. But we also […]
December 7, 2021
Predictions for this winter in Central New York are that it will be a bit warmer with more snow. Sounds like that will make for sloppy road conditions throughout the Mohawk Valley. So we thought it a good idea to remind drivers of some life saving winter driving tips. As we all know, driving on […]
November 30, 2021
Moms and Dads, sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, grandma and granddad, all coming together this Thanksgiving. Finally!! What a long, strange trip it’s been. (Well said, Jerry Garcia!) As Mohawk Valley families gather this year, we’re reminded of a post we published on our blog a few years ago. The national news at the […]
November 23, 2021
One of the most exciting times in a person’s life is that first day behind the wheel, newly minted driver’s license in hand. Remember? The freedom, your world transformed. Your first real experience as an adult. After fifty years, that feeling remains. Maybe not top of mind like back when you were sixteen. But subconsciously […]
November 16, 2021
Ask anyone who’s had their sewer back up into the basement. They’ll tell you in no uncertain terms: it’s an unpleasant experience. You can probably figure out what they mean. What are the chances of this happening to you? The Civil Engineering Research Foundation found that incidents of sewer backups are increasing about 3 percent […]
November 9, 2021
Save 30% on your energy bill? That’s what the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) says is possible. That is, with equipment maintenance and upgrades. Plus insulation, air sealing, and smarter thermostat settings. Is it worth it? Considering that heating your home can make up about 29% of your utility bill, we’d say yes! So […]
November 2, 2021
Halloween is back!! CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Fox News Sunday, “I would say put on those costumes, stay outside and enjoy your trick-or-treating.” Hard to imagine, but as we reported in our blog, this is the opposite advice the CDC gave last year. Then it was, “No traditional trick-or-treating.” We’ve come a long […]
October 26, 2021
With the temperatures dropping, it’s starting to become cold outside, causing our homes to be chillier than normal. While we may dread the cold, we’re excited to start using our fireplaces. Not only do they provide warmth, but the aesthetic a fireplace gives us is so cozy and homey. While we always enjoy the ambiance […]
October 19, 2021
In 2021, cyber threats are a top concern for businesses nationwide. We know this from the Annual Risk Index Survey conducted by one of our companies, The Travelers. The Travelers says, “Of the 1,200 business leaders who participated in the national survey, 59% said they worry some or a great deal about cyber, compared to […]
October 12, 2021
What does fire safety sound like? We’ve never “heard” it put quite that way before. But then we saw this year’s theme for fire safety week by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). It’s “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” We know, you’re probably wondering what sound has to do with fire safety. We did […]
October 5, 2021
