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Which Home Alarms Do You Need?

Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon or carbon monoxide — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through...

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Burglary Prevention: Should You Leave the Lights On?

It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this...

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Fall 2016 Newsletter

Click here to read our Fall 2016 newsletter! In our Customer Spotlights, there are interesting stories about Robbins Vending and The Antlers Restaurant. Please take this opportunity to check out our newsletter, our...

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Summer 2016 Newsletter

Click here to read our Summer 2016 newsletter! There are links in the newsletter to our FB, LinkedIn, and Yelp page, as well as Marathon Boat Company, X101 Always Classic Radio, and B&W Supply in Ithaca. Please take...

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What Should Go in Your Home Safe (or Safe-Deposit Box)?

Summer is around the corner and the sun is out! This means it’s time to clear the cobwebs, organize the closets and so forth. Basically, everything you didn't do in early Spring when it was cold out. While you’re...

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The Type of Fire Extinguisher Every Home Should Have

A fire is a fire, and a fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher, right? Well, not quite. There are actually different types of fires and different types of extinguishers that respond best to each one. So, which is...

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Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care

It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving?The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after a...

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Spring 2016 Newsletter

Click here to read our Spring 2016 newsletter! There are links in the newsletter to our FB, LinkedIn, and Yelp page, as well as Accufab and Dryden Lake Golf Course. Please take this opportunity to look around and share...

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80 Years in Dryden NY

On April 1, 1936 a heating and ventilation salesman quit his job and opened a one-man insurance agency in Dryden, New York. Today, the name George B. Bailey still resonates in the town of Dryden as Bailey Place...

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Identity Protection Tips for Tax Season

What’s the most important number for you this tax season? The amount of your refund? The amount you owe? The number of hours spent poring over all the other numbers? All of those are pretty important, but none of them...

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Winter 2016 Newsletter

Click here to read our Winter 2016 newsletter!

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What to Do After a Winter Car Accident

Freezing temperatures, gusts of wind, patches of ice – winter can be a horrible time to be on the road in Cortland, Dryden or Ithaca area. And, it’s an even worse time to get into a car accident. But, with reduced...

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Welcome Cotterill Agency customers!

I am very pleased to welcome you to Bailey Place Insurance. We are deeply honored that Doug and Brad Cotterill chose to transition their business to Bailey Place and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you....

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