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

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It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or all of the above – and more. When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in...

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Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...

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When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for...

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Masterpole-Murphy Agency Inc. is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who is reliable to work our front desk. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones, taking payments, opening &...

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The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it...

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Spring has arrived, which means it’s time to clean the cobwebs out of the corners, organize the closets and so forth. While you’re at it, don’t forget to revisit the important documents and other items you have in your...

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For the month of June our office with be collecting donations to go towards making Positively Pink Packages. Our staff will also be volunteering their time to help make the packages. Taken from http://...

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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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For the month of May our office is collecting items for CNY SPCA. If you are interested in donating please stop by our office. Any donation is appreciated. Again, we thank you in advanced for your generous...

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For the month of April our office collected donations for Vera House, Inc. and those items were delivered this week. Thank you to our staff, customers and community for donating to a great organization. For more...

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Every April 22 people across the United States and around the world participate in activities that give back to the environment or celebrate Earth. Earth Day started in 1970, and has grown significantly in 46 years. ...

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For the month of March our office and members of the community donated items for gift baskets to be raffled off at Team4Joe Golf Outing on May 21st at Greenview Country Club in West Monroe, NY. The basket on the left is...

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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...

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Members of our staff (& Bandit too) have dressed up in team colors to show support for the SU Men's & Women's basketball teams. Best of luck to the Men on Saturday's game in Houston and to the Women on Sunday's...

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1.) Pay In Full - Many companies offer additional discounts if you pay your premiums in full. It also eliminates monthly installment fees. 2.) EFT Withdrawal - Many companies give additional discounts if you pay your...

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Here are 5 fun facts about Ireland & St. Patricks Day: Ireland is only the size of Indiana, measuring 174 miles wide by 302 miles long. The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia. Which is a 470...

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Daylight Savings Time is also Daylight Safety Time. In most places in the United States, March 13th, is Daylight Saving, when clocks are moved forward one hour. We here at Masterpole-Murphy Agency Inc. want to remind...

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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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For the Month of February our office collected donations for the Syracuse VA Medical Center. We want to thank all of the veterans for their past & present service to our country.

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Freezing temperatures, gusts of wind, patches of ice – winter can be a horrible time to be on the road, especially if you’re on vacation and aren’t used to driving in winter conditions. And, it’s an even worse time to...

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About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways — often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and passengers, along with about $1 billion in damage, according to the U.S....

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