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Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation

You’re not just imagining it-a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and...

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Fact or Fiction? Debunking Deer Collisions

Watching deer in their natural habitat can be an enjoyable, peaceful experience. But encountering one on a roadway? That’s a different story. If it’s happened to you... you’re not alone. More than 1.5 million drivers...

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Deer Deer Everywhere!

The fall season is beautiful, but it also introduces a few different driving hazards... deer collisions being one of them. From October to December, mating and hunting season make deer go on the move. For drivers, that...

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What are you dreaming about over the holidays? How about choosing between 5 great roadsters for under $15,000!

1994 Chevrolet Corvette, Mecum Two-seaters have always been cool, but you don’t have to spend a fortune or sign a 36-month lease to put one in your garage. Many are available for less than $15,000. From British classics...

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Fall 2018 Newsletter

The Fall Edition of The Quill Newsletter is online! Click here and you are the first to see it before it goes to print and your inbox. This edition features Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill and Royal Motor Company in our...

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The Quill - Summer 2018 Newsletter

Click here to read our Summer newsletter! We have articles about Lime Hollow Nature Center and The Dryden Hotel in our Customer Spotlight.

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Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating

If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But,...

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What's Hot June

The June issue of What's Hot is on the newsstand! As always, it is a great issue. Of course, we are a bit biased about our part this month!

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Protecting Your Home: Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy

As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your home isn’t something you use daily. And it isn’t something flashy you show off to friends. It’s your homeowners insurance policy, and it protects you in more...

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Spring 2018 Newsletter

Spring is finally here and so is the next issue of The Quill. The newsletter is packed full of articles on local businesses and people. Be sure to check it out!

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Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster

From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...

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Bailey Place named 2018 Agency of the Year

SYRACUSE - Bailey Place Insurance has been named the 2018 Giving Network Agency of the Year for outstanding community service. The statewide award, sponsored by Erie Insurance Company, is given in honor of an agency’s...

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Women's History Month

Bailey Place is proud to partner with the YWCA to celebrate Women's History Month. Stop in today for a quote.

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Bailey Place Insurance is pleased to announce that VP Valarie J. VanGorder and DIO Jessica E. Weaver have earned the CIC designation.

Bailey Place Insurance is pleased to announce that Vice President Valarie J. VanGorder and Director of Insurance Operations Jessica E. Weaver have earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) following...

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Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work

Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem...

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Insuring Jewelry: How to Know if Your Coverage is Enough

A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. Every reason you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason it should be insured. However, calling...

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Winter 2018 Newsletter

Click here to read our Winter newsletter! Bailey Place Insurance is celebrating 160 years! The roots of this company can be traced back to a Main Street office in 1858. The history of local businesses, Cort-Lanes and...

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This picture was taken from the 1958 Cortland County Sesquicentennial yearbook.

In 1958 we celebrated 100 years on Main Street in Cortland. This year we celebrate 160!

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Tips for Buying a Safe Car

You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars - but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone)....

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