Prom. The word can either bring to mind images of fond memories or severe anxiety depending upon your current stage of life.  If you are the parent of a teenager, you may find yourself feeling a mix of excitement and nostalgia with a pinch of nerves. For all the wonderful things this rite of passage can bring, prom can also...

David Y.  is an Advocate client and PURE Insurance member.

Rain It makes the flowers grow leaving behind a beautiful blanket of colorful flowers. It can also leave behind leaky roofs and flooded basements. We are in the midst of spring’s rainy season but once we round the corner and begin heading toward summer, the threat doesn’t end, hurricane season is there waiting for us on the horizon. You will...

“Motherhood:  All love begins and ends there.”  Robert Browning In two days we will celebrate Mother’s Day but I’d like to begin my celebration just a few days early by paying tribute to the Mother of our company, my mother, Rosalyn Binday.  My mom founded Advocate Brokerage Corp when I was a child for a simple reason; she wanted to...

Mother’s Day and the shopping season that precedes it, is a BIG day for retailers.  In fact, it is 2nd only to Christmas.  The statistics show that we love our moms and wives and that we take advantage of this special day to let her know just how we feel! What are we doing to make the special ladies in...

Whether you’re buying you first automobile, giving a car to as a graduation or Sweet 16 gift or just want a simple car that is cheap to run, paying attention to potential insurance premiums can save you money. When it comes to insurance costs…. all cars are not equal. Kelley Blue Book annually lists the vehicles that are the cheapest...

The Junior League of Central Westchester’s mission to improve the local community garnered huge support during their Glitz & Glamour Spring Fundraiser.  The JLCW’s well attended event was co-sponsored by Pepe Infiniti and 42 The Restaurant.  Held at Pepe Infiniti in White Plains, the event featured a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres provided by Nikos Greek Taverna followed by dinner...

Now that the weather has warmed up, the time has come to get our homes ready for the spring season and all the celebrations that spring brings.  When you think about getting your home spring ready, what often comes to mind is the standard scour everything spring cleaning.  While that is important, we would like to offer some things you...

"The best way to demonstrate gratitude to our town is to serve it."  Advocate Brokerage agrees with the sentiments of David Raizen, The Scarsdale Bowl's youngest ever recipient.  He was honored for outstanding volunteerism by The Scarsdale Foundation.

Are you planning a remodeling project or addition for your home this year?  Construction season is upon us, and it’s important to have the right insurance coverage. The Insurance Information Institute says if you’re hiring someone to do the work, be sure that the house, the contractor and the subcontractors have adequate insurance coverage. Before the job begins an appropriate...