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Ask Fitz: Coverage Enhancements for Today’s Households

August 31, 2021 Fitzgibbons

A few things in life are constant, and ironically, one of those is change. Homeowners insurance policies provide standard coverage for a variety of well-known risks, but sometimes do not automatically provide protection for new […]

Ask Fitz: Auto Insurance Trends Influencing Premium

August 16, 2021 Fitzgibbons

When is the last time you reviewed your auto insurance premium? If not recently, then you may want to do so in the near future, as auto insurance rates can fluctuate often due to several […]

Ask Fitz: What Am I Looking At When Reviewing My Auto Insurance?

August 3, 2021 Fitzgibbons

Whether filing your taxes, setting New Year’s resolutions or planning a vacation, there are certain tasks we complete every year. Reviewing an auto insurance policy is probably not on the top of your annual to […]

Ask Fitz: The ‘Driving’ Factors of Auto Insurance

July 9, 2021 Fitzgibbons

More frequent and severe accidents are generally the root cause of auto insurance premiums to rise. Nevertheless, these increases draw attention to the auto insurance world as regulators and other industry groups work to find […]

Ask Fitz: Three Questions Answered on Boat Insurance

June 21, 2021 Site Administrator

Summer means different things to different people. For many though, spending days on the water is what summer is all about. Over 140 million people participate in boating activities each year in the US. Therefore, […]

Ask Fitz: Vacation Homes – Insurance Factors to Consider

June 7, 2021 Fitzgibbons

There are more than 3.6 million vacation homes and condominiums in the U.S. used on a seasonal basis, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. These homes, just like a primary residence, need insurance […]

Medicare Penalties – What You Need to Do

May 26, 2021 Fitzgibbons

When it comes time to enroll in Medicare, it is crucial to understand that if you do not enroll during your Initial Enrollment Period, you could incur financial penalties that you may have to pay […]

Financial Assistance with Prescription Drug Costs – EPIC and Extra Help

May 12, 2021 Fitzgibbons

If you need a prescription drug but can’t afford it because of the cost, there are several ways you can get help. • Enroll in a Part D plan that offers additional coverage in the […]

Chronic Care Special Needs Plans – CSNP

April 28, 2021 Fitzgibbons

There are special types of Medicare Advantage Plans that are designed for those with specific needs or if they meet certain criteria. These plans are called Special Needs Plans or SNP’s. One of those kinds […]

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans – DSNP – Medicare, and Medicaid

April 14, 2021 Fitzgibbons

Citizens Demand Answers From The Fulton City Common Council

October 7, 2026

FULTON – Another emotional meeting of concerned citizens as they voice their frustrations to the city council. Sandy Rodgers raises important questions about local governance, while Craig McKinney, a veteran and devoted American, passionately challenges [...]
City of Fulton Provides Public Update on Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports Audit

October 6, 2026

FULTON – Good evening. I would like to take a few moments to provide an update regarding the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s audit of the City of Fulton Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports. [...]
Fulton Hearing Tonight on Local Law to Override State Tax Cap

October 6, 2026

FULTON – The Fulton Common Council will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed local law to override the property tax levy limit set by state law. It is listed as [...]

Accident in Oswego County State Route 3

October 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier this morning, October 3rd, 2026, at around 9:38 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 3, near the intersection with County [...]
State Police Arrest Lacona Woman Following Public Lewdness Incident

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY- On October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:04 p.m., State Police responded to Sandy Creek Central School, located at 124 Salisbury Street in the village of Lacona, for a reported public lewdness complaint. A [...]
Contact: Oswego County Supervising Public Health Nurse Jennifer Purtell, 315-349-3547
Oswego County Confirms First Measles Case in Over 25 Years

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Public Health Director Vera Dunsmoor announced today that an unvaccinated adult resident has tested positive for the measles virus. The individual is recovering and no longer contagious to others. To [...]