The Dangers of Distracted Driving With better weather, more drivers take day trips or plan weekend getaways but more drivers on the roads create more potential for distracted driving. Distracted driving can be more than making a quick call or firing off a quick text, it includes adjusting the navigation system, eating or anything that causes a…
Oh No, My Phone Got wet! These Tips Might Just Save Your Phone’s Life So you dropped your phone in the toilet, you knocked a glass of water onto it or you jumped into a pool and forgot it was in your pocket. There are a million different reasons how you phone ended up soaking wet but when it happens after the immediate panic you need a plan on…
Cinco de Mayo with Allan Block Insurance! This year the staff at Allan Block Agency celebrated Cinco De Mayo with lunch brought in from Tomatillo! Tomatillo is a local restaurant in Dobbs Ferry, NY specialized in fresh Farm-to-Burrito foods using ingredients right from the Hudson Valley. You can see their full menu at www.mexchester.com…
Think the New York Family Leave Doesn’t Apply to your Business? Think again! A new bill establishing a Paid Family Leave (PFL) program in the state of New York was passed. This bill will apply to businesses of all sizes and under this bill workers will be able to take leave to: Bond with a new child (including adopted and foster children), Care…
National Small Business Week: From One Small Business to Another April 30th through May 6th is National Small Business Week! More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business and they create about 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the US each year. From Everyone at Allan M. Block Agency we would like to say from one small
Long Live the Queen of Piedmont: Let’s Talk Barbaresco I often talk about Barolo, and I am quick to add in a Barbaresco note or bottle to a tasting whenever I see fit. However, what you will hardly ever see in these pages is a tasting centered around Barbaresco. The reason for this, much like the reason why Barolo is more well-known than
The Cost of Driving: Why insurance premiums are on the rise Does the cost of driving seem to be a bigger drain on your wallet then it used to? It very well could be. Here are some trends that may be contributing to the increasing cost of driving. Driving Distractions – Today we have more distractions then ever causing us to take our eyes off…
Cyber Security Insurance for Small and Midsize Businesses For many businesses the internet has opened a door to unprecedented connections with customers, productivity and visibility. Yet, along with all of the many benefits of the internet there is a real and growing concern of cyber attacks that can cause harm to a business’s revenue,
Tips to Protect Your Identity During Tax Time It’s Tax time and while it may not be your favorite for many hackers it is their favorite time of year and there are plenty of opportunities to steal your personal information or tax refund. Here are some tips to help keep your information safe and make sure you get your tax refund and no one…
