Imagine not knowing the night sky, or never enjoying a hiking trail, or appreciating that the food you eat is the result of someone’s hard work. Imagine growing up in the concrete confines of a city without the chance to see and understand nature and your place in it – without feeling like you belong. Steven Kessner has been there....

Computers and the Internet are arguably two of the most important technical #innovations in human history, enabling information, ideas, and #media to be transmitted and shared across the globe instantaneously. In this new environment, today’s parents are more vigilant than ever, fighting to protect their children as those offspring venture online. Increasing control and reducing the amount of permissible content,...

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xlSW6KT5I] Recently, The news has been filled with stories of horrific home fires in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York that have cost lives including children, destroyed properties, and left many homeless. Not so long ago, we at Advocate Brokerage were on the consumer side of the divide, having to deal with unreliable, costly home insurers -- which is...

In the United States, we make investments everyday in our health, family, and future. Investing in education is a large commitment that many parents take on to help their children start of the path to a successful adult life. According to CollegeBoard.com, a leading information center for higher education, in 2011-12, 44 percent of all #undergraduate college students attended a...

Investing in #insurance can be a big step for most people. And deciding on the appropriate coverage is not always simple. Insurance policies are greatly detailed and sometimes impenetrable to many purchasers. At times, it can be difficult to fully understand the benefits you should be receiving. At Advocate Brokerage, our employees are experts in educating you on your insurance...

To a homeowner, investing in homeowners insurance is essential, yet to the average renter, renters insurance seems only to be an option, one in which most choose to decline. The reality is renters insurance is as important as any other and the decision to opt out may be a mistake. Similar to homeowners insurance, renters insurance provides incredible protection for...

Jeffrey Koslowsky, of Advocate Brokerage of Scarsdale, has been named to the Board of Directors of Miracle League of Westchester. The Miracle League of Westchester is a league for special needs children and adults that enables them to play baseball at a specially designed adaptive field.  The Miracle League of Westchester was founded in 2006.  Miracle League was started in...

#SCARSDALE – Advocate Brokerage Corp. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. have partnered to donate $10,000 to the Scarsdale Fire Department for essential respiratory equipment to keep the Village's firefighters safe. The money was used to buy a specialized machine that tests the fit of firefighters' masks to prevent dangerous leaks of smoke and gases. “We are extremely proud to partner...

#SCARSDALE – Jeffrey Koslowsky of Advocate Brokerage Corp. served as Vice-Chair of the 2009 Greyston Foundation Benefit, honoring Martin Ginsburg and Stew Leonard Jr. Hundreds of people attended the June 4 event at X20 Xavier's on the Hudson. Funds from the Benefit support the Greyston Foundation's work with low-income individuals and families in Westchester County. Established in 1984, Greyston Foundation...

#SCARSDALE – Advocate Brokerage Corp. joined such high-profile Westchester businesses as Lillian Vernon and PepsiCo Inc. in being named to the Inaugural Group of the Westchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame. “These are businesses that can really be shown as an example to others,” Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Chamber, told the Journal News. Advocate...