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Fire safety should be a prime concern for New York business owners, from those with sprawling properties far outside the city to high rise building owners in Manhattan. If you’re one of those business owners, Commercial Fire & Security has commercial fire safety solutions for you.
Read MoreLoitering is a reality in all parts of New York, including the four counties that make up Long Island. While the legal definition of loitering in New York may not apply to the loitering-like incidents that Long Island business owners endure on a regular basis, there are still ways to discourage these activities. By having cameras monitoring the premises, you can fight loitering-like behaviors on your property before they begin to cost you business — or, before they lead to violent crime.
Read MoreThe current crime wave sweeping New York City has taught business owners many lessons. One of the most critical is this: Don’t be caught without cameras installed, both inside and out. In addition, the crime epidemic has shed light on the value of video surveillance with these important lessons.
Read MoreLaw enforcement departments are already predicting another violent crime wave for summer 2022. To get prepared, New York establishments are encouraged to have high quality business security systems this summer. Here are the rising crimes that retailers, wholesalers, restaurants and other types of businesses need protection from — and how our business security systems may…
Read MoreReportedly, the average tax refund in 2022 is $3,226. When you consider how much can be accomplished with more than $3,000, it’s no wonder the month of April marks the kickoff of home improvement season every year. Whether it’s a small kitchen remodel or a backyard deck, your tax refund can go a long way if it’s near that $3,000 mark.
Read MoreSome of our services areas are among the most popular destinations for New York City residents who move out of the city. They include Nassau County, Suffolk County and the Hudson Valley, all of which are popular moving destinations for New Yorkers, according to a report in the Daily Voice. All things considered, these homeowners will need new alarm systems for their recently purchased properties. Here’s why interstate movers throughout New York can trust us to do the job of installing, integrating and monitoring them.
Read MoreComing home to a dry, comfortable house is the reward you get for braving the weather all day in the middle of the rainy spring season. Rather than leaving the house cold all day, adjusting the thermostat when you get home, then waiting up to an hour for the house to reach a comfortable temperature, you can do things a smarter way. The device that provides the way is a smart thermostat, part of our home automation systems.
Read MoreWith temperatures still in the 30s and 40s throughout New York, we could all use ideas to enjoy a more comfortable start to the spring season. One of the ways we can help is with a smart thermostat, one of our most popular smart home automation options. A smart home automation thermostat is a small, sleek device that can replace your outdated, traditional home thermostat to keep your indoor climate comfortable, no matter how cold it is outside.
Read MoreFor many of us, relying on home deliveries for our essential supplies is now a way of life. Whether we’re among the 147 million Amazon Prime members who love free shipping or we subscribe to any number of other online retail services, we love the convenience of ordering goods online that are shipped directly to the home.
Read MoreSilent killers tend to be toxic fumes that are undetectable by sight. One of the most deadly is detectable to the human nose when an additive is present, while the other is completely odorless. Here’s how you can protect your family from the two most common silent killers that can occur in the home.
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