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King Andrew’s stone throwing
I wish to commend Jeremy Moule on his fine article on Governor Cuomo’s “Blame Game” (News, February 15). Once again, King Andrew the First is attempting to browbeat local governments. Moule rightfully pointed out the inaccuracy of King Andrew’s numbers, noting that certain taxing districts for lighting, sewer, and ambulance services are required by law. King Andrew needs to look in the mirror when he talks about wasteful spending. I cite these examples: First, the unnecessary signs at Thruway entrances, which are a duplication of other signs and are illegal by federal standards. Second, the $50 million the state spent on advertising to create 400 jobs. Third, the scandal and waste in Cuomo’s photonics initiative, resulting in the indictment of the photonics head and Cuomo’s right-hand man. Fourth, the mess created by the State Department of Taxation in servicing property tax rebates. Fifth, the state’s bloated Medicaid program — the nation’s most expensive, which requires local governments to pay more than any other state. Yes, King Andrew, if you want to find waste, just clean your own house first. JAMES BOEHLER
Trump’s Putin praise deplorable
I respect the office of the presidency; however, I cannot respect a president who proudly and arrogantly supports and praises a murderous thug named Putin. Putin invaded Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of thousands of innocent people. Putin also ordered deliberate airstrikes on war-torn Syrian refugees under the false pretext of destroying ISIS. Trump had the audacity to state while defending Putin that “Americans aren’t so innocent either.” As an honorably 2 CITY
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discharged Marine who served during the Vietnam War, I find Trump’s rhetoric deplorable, especially coming from someone who avoided serving in the military. It is a sad indictment when an American president is more concerned about Putin than the American people he took an oath to serve and protect. Trump’s obsession with wealth and power will ultimately be the demise of his dictatorship. WALT SIMONI
Trump is just shifting bloat
President Trump’s most recent prescription for decline and disaster, even though it is a mere 10 percent transfer of domestic bloat to military bloat, is nonetheless peerless in its perniciousness. The goal seems to be the elimination of inconvenient domestic agencies. But that leaves unanswered the question of why the 10 percent increase in military aid could not be achieved by cutting current bloat from the Department of Defense. As we all know, the DoD has no remotely close rival for bloat and waste. DoD is so monumentally overfunded that it is no longer possible to audit its expenses. And this ignores what is actually worst about this latest plan: that it is no plan. If it were, it would target increased military funding to areas that could be presumed to increase public safety. How is that goal achieved by giving across the board bloat instead of targeted bloat? As we saw in the last two administrations, bombing and droning others has helped create the population of refugees here that we have begun to round up and “export.” Candidate Clinton bears a full measure of responsibility for policies that have helped create failed states. What else did all that bombing and commando raiding and killing of civil populations achieve? What was learned? A “mere” 10 percent is more than enough to tilt our reliance on military solutions over what are actually both human and diplomatic needs. The result will be an explosive collision with reality. MIKE CONNELLY
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A letter to our readers This is a time of profound change in American media. And it comes at a time of major challenges for the people and institutions we serve and report on. Those challenges offer news media tremendous opportunities, and we’re all seeking ways to take advantage of them. Done well, the result will be better journalism, reaching broader audiences. Done well, the result will be stronger contributions to our readers, our communities, and democracy. It is no secret, though, that the media – in particular, print media – are planning how do their jobs better in the face of major challenges of their own. Technology – websites, mobile, social media, etc. – has given print readers many ways to get their information. Advertisers, too, have numerous options. So print advertising has declined, and ads on the media’s own websites don’t bring in the same revenue. CITY has not been exempt from that trend. We have had only minimal print circulation drop over the past several years, and readership on our digital platforms – our website and e-newsletters – is growing. But we have begun to experience some of the same print revenue decline that newspapers throughout the country are experiencing. As a result, we’re taking a step none of us likes to take. We are reducing our staff by two, one person in editorial and one in sales. Both are talented, hard-working, dedicated people, and they will be missed, not only by us but also by the segments of the community they have served. At the same time, however, we are embarking on a course that will result in a robust group of print and digital publications that will produce high-quality journalism and will serve the community in broad, dynamic ways for decades to come. For the past six months, a group representing each department at CITY has been meeting weekly, assessing our challenges and making recommendations for our future. CITY’s structure, and its basic approach to news coverage, has been the same since it was founded 45 years ago. We continue to operate in the same departments – the same silos, to use the trendy, corporate word – that we had 45 years ago, when we published only a small, weekly neighborhood newspaper. Our interdepartmental planning team, called the Future CITY team, has completed its recommendations, and we have begun to work with our full staff to execute those recommendations. You will see those recommendations go into effect over the next several months, in the design of our print edition, for example, in our outreach in the community, and in new content and new treatment of content in print and online. One example: last week’s article on UR medical researchers Jonathan Stone and Ahmed Ghazi, researched and written by senior writer Tim Louis Macaluso with an additional layer of storytelling online: a video created and produced by a talented new member of our staff, Kevin Fuller. There will be much more of this kind of journalism, enabling us to cover local news, the arts, and this community’s amazing entertainment offerings in a much more dynamic, engaging way. The result will not be less news content but more, not weaker content but stronger, provided in a variety of platforms, very much including print. We will also be reaching out to you, asking for your opinions, criticisms, and ideas. Challenges are not easy. But the CITY staff has extraordinary talent and skill, and everyone here has an intense dedication to this community. We look forward to serving you and to covering this extraordinary community in new and stronger ways in the decades to come. – Bill and Mary Anna Towler, co-publishers rochestercitynewspaper.com
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[ NEWS FROM THE WEEK PAST ]
Vandals hit local Jewish cemetery
More than a dozen headstones at Waad Hakolel Cemetery in northwest Rochester were toppled and some were defaced. More than 180 anti-Semitic incidents have been reported around the country, including bomb threats against Jewish Community Centers. Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking state police to investigate the Rochester incident as a possible hate crime.
White enters mayor’s race
Green Party candidate Alex White announced that he’s making another run for Rochester mayor, his third candidacy for the position. White has been a vocal critic of using government subsidies to build highend housing and retail space and of giving the wealthy large tax cuts.
Trump could gut lakes program
An early version of President Trump’s budget proposal would slash funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The program, which funds projects that improve Great Lakes water quality and habitat, currently receives $300 million a year, but Trump would hack it down to
$10 million. The GLRI has enjoyed strong bipartisan support, including from Congress members who were prominent Trump backers, so there’s a chance the cut may not survive.
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Photonics HQ site solidifies
The New York State Photonics Board of Officers met and approved $81 million worth of spending for AIM Photonics, including $71 million for equipment to outfit its new Testing, Assembly, and Packaging Facility at ON Semiconductor. The board also indicated that AIM Photonics’ administrative headquarters will be located at ON Semiconductor, which is on the edge of Eastman Business Park, rather than downtown.
City releases policing reports
The five-section patrol structure of the Rochester Police Department is working well, but the relations and trust between police officers and the community need major improvements, according to two new reports. The reports address issues that have raised major concerns in Rochester and many other cities and recommend ways to improve police service and community relations.
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced her re-election bid on Monday. PHOTO BY KEVIN FULLER POLITICS | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER
Warren’s in: she’ll seek second term as mayor In a long-anticipated move, Mayor Lovely Warren has announced that she’ll seek a second term.
Given the Democratic Party’s voter-registration domination in Rochester, a Democrat is almost certain to win the November general election. But Warren will first have to face at least two other candidates in a September 12 Democratic primary: former Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard and former television reporter Rachel Barnhart. Local business owner Alex White will run as a Green Party candidate. Warren is Rochester’s first woman mayor and only the second African-
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American mayor. She has a law degree from Albany Law School; was legislative assistant and chief of staff to State Assemblymember David Gantt, her mentor; was elected to City Council in 2007, and was elected Council president in 2010. She won the Democratic Party’s nomination for mayor in 2013 after challenging then-Mayor Tom Richards in a primary – and she beat him again in the general election after Richards’ supporters mounted an independent campaign for him.
Warren has received both sharp criticism and praise during her first term. As she agreed in her announcement today, she got off to a rocky start, appointing an uncle as her security guard, for instance. And her appointments to the Rochester Housing Authority and her actions related to the school district’s school-modernization plan have been particularly controversial. But downtown development continues to increase, and her administration’s initiatives include police reorganization, police body cameras, job training and transportation programs, efforts to boost city students’ college enrollment, Sanctuary City legislation, LGBTQ advocacy, and increased library and recreation center funding. In her campaign announcement, she said that in her second term she would focus on increased development, affordable housing, public safety, and job and educational opportunities.
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Let’s not pretend this bomb threat is anything other than what is: the latest act in a campaign of terror against “otherness.” Odds are good that the person who made the threat meant to intimidate the local Jewish community,
COMMENTARY | BY JEREMY MOULE
JCC threat fits into campaign of terror It wasn’t a matter of whether the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester would receive a threat, but when. It had been spared during previous rounds of bomb threats to Jewish community centers across the country, none of which have involved actual bombs, thankfully. That changed just after 6 a.m. Tuesday, when the center on Edgewood Avenue in Brighton received a threat; police aren’t saying how the threat was communicated. The 75 to 80 people who were there – members who were working out and some staff – were evacuated and police swept the building. The center reopened around 10 a.m., after police gave the all-clear. Back in January, during the initial waves of threats against Jewish community centers, local JCC staff began working with Brighton police to develop an emergency response plan. Brighton Police Chief Mark Henderson says the plan worked flawlessly on Tuesday. (JCC’s in Miami, Milwaukee, and the Syracuse area also received threats.) That the JCC had to plan for this is scary, and it says all too much about the current national psyche. Right now, a lot of people in this country live in a constant state of anxiety or fear because of what the White House may do, or what their neighbors may do.
It all starts at the top. The president and his top advisers want to ban Muslim immigrants from the US, and they continue to flirt with white nationalist groups and personalities. They’ve also cast Mexican immigrants as criminals, and they’ve stripped protections from transgender youth. They demonstrate a disdain for “otherness,” and their attitudes have clearly emboldened some people to act on some of their darkest prejudices. Brighton police are investigating the threat, and they’re not saying whether they’ve identified a suspect or motive. State and federal law enforcement are also taking action. “The FBI and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division are investigating possible civil rights violations in connection with threats to Jewish Community Centers across the country,” FBI Buffalo office spokesperson Maureen Dempsey said in a statement Tuesday. The threat to the local JCC will be included in that investigation, she said. But let’s not pretend this bomb threat is anything other than what is: the latest act in a campaign of terror against “otherness.” Odds are good that the person who made the threat meant to intimidate the local Jewish community, though the JCC is very clear that it welcomes all faiths as members. But even if
The Jewish Community Center in Brighton was one of several JCC’s receiving bomb threats early this week. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON
it’s an isolated prank, it still taps into the fear that now permeates many lives. It shouldn’t be lost on people that just a few days before the JCC threat, someone vandalized graves at Waad Hakolel Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery just off of Lake Road in Charlotte. State and local police are investigating that incident; several Jewish cemeteries across the country have been vandalized. As for the JCC threat, Brighton Supervisor Bill Moehle referred to it as “an expression of hatred in our community” in a Facebook post Tuesday. He said Brighton would continue to welcome people of all faiths. “We reject hatred and we open doors to welcome our neighbors,” he wrote.
Fringe Festival submissions open April 1 The KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival will begin accepting submissions to its 2017 edition on Saturday, April 1. The submission period opens at 9 a.m. and runs through 11:59 p.m. on April 30, and will only be accepted online at backstage. rochesterfringe.com. The multi-arts Fringe — this year’s dates are September 14 through September 23 — is open to theater, comedy, dance, music, musical theatre, children’s entertainment, and really any combination of genres. A hallmark of the Fringe has been its out-of-the-box ideas: past festivals have included theater pieces performed within cars (with the audience in the back seat); street-storytelling where performers wander among the crowd; a horror filminspired, satirical, acoustic rock opera; and an existential dance program performed inside the Strasenburgh planetarium. There is no fee to apply, and no limit to the number of productions that an artist or organizer may submit for consideration, but once a venue confirms a deal with a particular show pitch, a registration fee (ranging from $50 to $150) will be required.
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Group asks city to lead clean-energy ‘buyers club’ Hydropower, wind, solar, and other renewables are providing more and more of New York’s energy, a trend that government officials and environmental advocates want to continue. But for that to happen, the companies building new wind and solar farms need New York residents, businesses, and governments to buy their carbon-free power. Governments and business can do so relatively simply, since they consume lots of power, regularly seek out supply contracts, and can negotiate a good price. Residents and small businesses, however, have a tougher time sourcing renewable power, which they often pay a premium for. “Right now with a lot of these supply contracts, you have to pay extra to get green energy,” says Sue Hughes-Smith, who’s on 6 CITY
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the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition’s leadership team. “That doesn’t make any sense. If we want to achieve a renewable energy supply, that needs to be the cheap option.” Community choice aggregation, which the State Public Service Commission approved last year, could flip that dynamic and create a better marketplace for clean energy producers and electricity consumers. The dryly named approach, which has been tested and proved in several states, allows a local government or a group of local governments to buy electricity for its residents. And the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition is very excited about the possibilities of aggregation. It’s urging City of Rochester officials to explore the idea, which it sees as an opportunity for the city take a major action on climate change
through meaningful investments in the clean-energy industry. If Rochester buys electricity from local wind or solar farms, for example, that supports the projects and tells developers and investors there’s demand for more. The city, in the coalition’s view, would lead something akin to a clean-energy buyer’s club for residential and small business electric consumers, Hughes-Smith said. In time, Rochester’s government could contract for enough clean and renewable energy to cover the needs of all city households, HughesSmith says. And because the city would be buying on behalf of thousands of individual consumers – not just a single household – it should be able to negotiate better prices, likely below what most residents or small businesses pay now, she says. The city has given at least some thought to the idea. It’s in the midst of approving a draft climate action plan, which lays out how Rochester – both the government and the broader community – can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. And on Page 40 of the plan, it lists community choice aggregation as one potentially According to the draft plan, 22 percent of Rochester’s climate emissions trace back to electricity consumption. In 2014, the city emitted approximately 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, says the plan. Other local communities are also feeling out community choice aggregation. Representatives from Canandaigua, Brighton, Penfield, Gates, Irondequoit, Farmington, and the villages of Scottsville, Brockport, and Pittsford have attended public RPCC educational programs on aggregation, Hughes-Smith says. “There’s varying level of interest, and we hope to get one established this year,” she says. The idea that a municipal government – or group of them – can secure cleaner, cheaper energy for its residents is no pipe dream. A consortium of Westchester County communities is already doing just that, and it’s served as a test case for the rest of the state. Westchester County is basically a New
York City suburb with a population of not quite 1 million people. It has 45 communities within its borders, and 41 of them are members of Sustainable Westchester, the umbrella organization that led and secured the state’s first community choice aggregation proposal. Right now, 20 communities participate in Westchester Power, the name of the aggregation effort. And of those communities, 14 are getting their power entirely from renewables, says Dan Welsh, Westchester Power program director. The ability to buy 100 percent clean energy was a big selling point for the program. “It’s all about generating the local jobs, greening the power supply, and
displacing some of those dirty fossil fuels,” Welsh says. Westchester is a test, and some hiccups – learning experiences, really – are inevitable. All households are automatically enrolled in the aggregation program at the start, but they can opt out if they choose, and Westchester Power did lose some customers. Many of those who opted out had an alternative billing arrangement with the utility, Welsh says. But Westchester Power’s organizers are generally pleased with how community choice aggregation is working out. Four of the towns are in NYSEG service areas and they experienced a slight increase in prices, which now seem to be coming down, Welsh says. Consumers in the remaining towns, which are in the Con Ed service area, have saved about $1 million. Westchester Power used fixed rate contracts with suppliers selected through a bid process. “On an individual account, they probably saved $30, $50, something like that in the first eight months through December,” he says. “Nobody’s retiring on it, but that’s a success.” If Rochester or any other community decides
to initiate a community choice aggregation project, it would have to complete a few legal and planning steps. The local government or governments would have to approve a law to enact or join the program. It’d have to collect data on customers’ electricity consumption, so it has something to base contracts on. And it would have to develop a privacy plan to protect residents’ and businesses’ information. The government or consortium would have to decide whether it’ll administer the program or whether it would hire an outside firm to do so; the latter would be paid for through a fee on utility bills, not out of municipal budgets, says Hughes-Smith. “Villages, towns, and cities don’t have to spend any money to do this,” she says. The Rochester People’s Climate Coalition has been working with the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council to help communities better understand the community choice aggregation concept and their options under it. The coalition will also make a presentation to the Monroe County Association of Villages during its April meeting, Hughes-Smith says. The coalition recently held a meeting at the Brighton library centered around ways to battle climate change at the local, state, and federal levels. About 78 people attended, and most weren’t familiar with community choice aggregation. But after they learned about it, most of them responded positively, Hughes-Smith said. “People really like the idea of having more control locally over our electricity production, but also that it isn’t dependent on federal action,” Hughes-Smith says. “I think people found that empowering.”
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URBAN ACTION This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)
Meeting set on student success
The New York State Education Department is holding regional meetings on school districts’ plans to boost student achievement. The meeting for the Rochester district will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18, at School of the Arts, 45 Prince Street. The meetings are designed to gather information on the improvement plans, which must meet guidelines set by the Every Student Succeeds Act for certain federal funds. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required: 262-8389.
Film explores PR’s dark side
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“Merchants of Doubt” by Robert Kenner on Wednesday, March 22. The film looks at how public relations strategies were used by the tobacco industry to thwart research that would lead to government regulation. The same tactics are still being deployed by numerous companies and organizations to lower public awareness and prevent government action. The film will be shown at the Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, at 6:30 p.m.
Fighting a rise in anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League, New York Region, will present a panel discussion on the theme “ROC Against Hate” on Thursday, March 16. Panelists will be Evan Bernstein, ADL regional director, and Oren Segal, director of ADL’s Center on Extremism. The discussion will focus on recent post-election anti-Semitism and what communities can do
to bring about positive change. The event will be held at Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Road, at 6:30 p.m. Registration required: http://newyork.adl.org/ event/roc-against-hate/.
Protecting black youth
Interfaith IMPACT of New York State will present a panel discussion on “Black Lives Matter – an Approach to Building a Beloved Community,” on Sunday, March 19. The panelists: the Rev. Julius David Jackson, senior pastor, Salem United Church of Christ; Monroe County Legislator James Sheppard; and Dick Gilbert, First Unitarian Church minister emeritus. They’ll discuss racism in Rochester, the relationship between Rochester police and people of color, and the views of black youth and the black pastors who work with them. The event will be held at The Baptist Temple, 1101 Clover Street, at 2 p.m. Information: 442-5111.
Dining Celebrating New York [ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY
Kurt Oechsle is celebrating everything New York State at his establishment, Tucker’s Diner/Bakery (303 Macedon Center Road, Fairport), which opened in January. Everything from the eggs to the vegetables and meats are coming from farms in New York, provided by Headwater Food Hub. “I’ve been trained to use local and seasonal — the best ingredients,” Oechsle says. A Rochester native, Oechsle graduated from culinary school in Chicago and then migrated to Colorado where he worked at one of Vail’s premier restaurants, Sweet Basil. After moving to California and opening up restaurants for others, Oechsle returned to Rochester and eventually found the space (the former Papa C’s Eastside Café) in Fairport to open Tucker’s. He saw potential for a bakery, even though that wasn’t in his original plan. Oechsle enlisted the help of baker Harold Copp to put the pizza ovens to work making fresh bread and pastries daily. Oechsle’s vision for the menu is “upscale American diner,” and all of the items from the bacon to the ketchup is made in-house. The menu will change seasonally as more products become available. Look for the Crispy Deep Fried Eggs Benedict ($12) on the breakfast and lunch menu: the dish starts with house-made Focaccia bread and is topped with poached eggs that have been lightly deep-fried, sautéed local greens, and hollandaise sauce. “We use Amish eggs; the yolks are great and the quality and freshness is outstanding,” Oechsle says. On the dinner menu, Oechsle has a Pot Pie Chicken ($14), made with local chicken that has been roasted, root vegetables, and a homemade gravy. The pastry case is filled with pies, cakes, and Tucker’s Toaster Tarts, the shop’s version of a homemade Pop Tart. Coffee and pastries are available to-go, and gluten-free options are available. Tucker’s Diner/Bakery is located at 303 Macedon Center Road in Fairport, and is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday for brunch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 598-3638; tuckersdinerbakery.com.
Quick bites
Radio Social (20 Carlson Road), the new
bowling, entertainment, and culinary complex slated to open in the spring, has announced that the executive chef for the in-house restaurant will be Rochester native Steven Eakins. Eakins has competed on the Food Network show “Chopped” and has worked as an executive chef in New York City since leaving Rochester. Radio Social will feature 34 bowling lanes and other games and a full-service restaurant and bar. More information to come at radio-social.com. Barry’s Old School Irish Pub (2 West Main Street, Webster) will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for an entire week with events that start on parade day, Saturday, March 11. On that day the pub will offer a special breakfast and Irish coffee pre-game starting at 8 a.m. It will hold a whiskey tasting on Sunday, March 12, starting at 2 p.m. for $20. A food and beer pairing will take place on Thursday, March 16, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a special menu paired with Irish brews. And on Friday, March 17, the pub will have breakfast and lunch specials in addition to the traditional corned beef and cabbage. More information can be found on the pub’s Facebook page, facebook.com/barrysoldschoolirish. Genesee Brew House (25 Cataract Street) will host a four-course food and beer pairing dinner on Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and include tax and gratuity. On the menu you’ll find a traditional Irish Scotch egg paired with the Genesee Brew House Black Pilsner, and a rabbit stew paired with Genesee Bock Beer. Find tickets by searching “Genesee Brew House” at eventbrite.com.
Openings
Vesta’s Roman Hearth (274 North
Goodman Street, Village Gate) is finally open.
Closings
Cole and Parks Restaurant (607 Rowley Road, Victor) and The Pultneyville Grill (4135 Lake Road,
Pultneyville) have closed.
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Tucker's Diner/Bakery in Fairport sources all of its ingredients from New York State farms. The business sells a selection of baked goods, and has an "upscale American diner" menu, with dishes like (middle) sourdough pancakes and (bottom) Crispy Deep Fried Eggs Benedict. PHOTO BY KEVIN FULLER
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CREATIVE DISSENT Visiting artist Stephanie Mercedes explores the intersection of art and law and Argentina’s Dirty War in A new project at Flower City Arts Center
[ ART FEATURE ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
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hen we think of individual artists, most come with the association of a specific chosen medium. A smaller number of creatives, like Argentinian-American Stephanie Mercedes, float from one material to the next, each new body of work determined by the message they want to get across. Mercedes’s work includes a unique aspect: she folds law and dissent into her artistic practice. Mercedes is in Rochester through the end of April as an artist-in-residence at Flower City Arts Center (formerly the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education). She is working on the second phase of her current photography project, “Luz del Día: Copyrighting the Light of Day.” Through a creative use of copyright law, Mercedes seeks to pierce the veils that shroud Argentina’s Dirty War and build an archive of photographic materials to protect the memory of the disappeared.
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TO WATCH A VIDEO ON STEPHANIE MERCEDES' EXHIBIT AT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER, VISIT ROCHESTERCITYNEWSPAPER.COM. Her Rochester residency will culminate in a public exhibit of her project-in-progress as well as some workshops focusing on art and dissent. When the project is completed, Mercedes will have re-photographed 3,338 images — one for each day of the Dirty War — and altered them according to copyright law in order to create her own archive, which she will make available to the public through Argentina’s General Archive of the Nation. Mercedes is equal parts detective, researcher, artist, activist, documentarian, and educator. She graduated from Smith College with a degree in Latin American politics and studio art, and has performed and exhibited in Argentina, Brazil,
Mexico, Switzerland, and the US. And she is currently exhibiting her first solo show in the US; the show opened last month at New Orleans’s Common Ground Gallery. “In the same way some artists pick up photography, performance, or sculpture, I’m picking up law as form, and intervening in systems of power,” Mercedes says. “My mother is a lawyer. Law has kind of been a part of my work all along, because it was a part of me growing up. I thought about going into law before I thought about going into art.” The Flower City Arts Center’s residency program in photography launched last summer, and Mercedes applied, voicing a specific interest in the darkroom facilities — even though she’s not a photographer. “But the project is photo-based,” says Megan Charland, the center’s photography program manager. “Her proposal was specifically to turn photographic images into negatives, so that legally she has the right to them.”
Before Mercedes began work on her photography project, she was a fellow at Art + Law, a Brooklynbased artist residency. While she was studying intellectual property rights and copyright rules, a friend in Argentina emailed to tell her that a bill had been proposed to extend coverage under Argentina’s copyright laws from 20 years post-production to 70 years after the photographer’s death. United States copyright law states that a photographer owns their images throughout their life and 25 years after death. During Argentina’s Dirty War (1974
to 1983), the military dictatorship tortured and killed or “disappeared” between 10,000 and 30,000 people it believed posed an ideological threat to its rule. These perceived subversives included intellectuals, photographers, students, and artists. “If you have a dictatorship and you have people who are against the militia, the first people you go after are artists, photographers, and people who work for the newspapers,” Mercedes says. “So a lot of the visual representations of that period of time were taken by people who were ‘disappeared.’” Because there are no records of the deaths of many of the victims — there’s no physical corpses — they’re not technically considered deceased. So if this bill passes into law, all photographs documenting this period which currently exist in the public realm would become privatized by the state. In addition, images by photographers whose deaths were never established would be removed from public access indefinitely. Any currently-public images would be removed from Wikipedia, social media, and news sources that do not own them. Mercedes drew her project’s title from documentation released last year of correspondence between then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Argentina’s dictator General Jorge Videla. In the correspondence, Videla attempts to remember the number of people killed during a five year period. At the end of the correspondence, he notes the numbers are unimportant as they “will never see the light of day.” “A photograph is really just about a relationship of light,” Mercedes says. “And a documentary photograph can be about a pornography of violence, almost something that is undepictable. continued on page 12 rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11
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For me, this period of Argentinian history is completely undepictable. It’s not something I could ever imagine, reimagine, or fathom. I felt like the process of light was important, because people’s relationship to the archive is a physical thing, it’s not about a realistic photograph, but having a relationship to something that existed from those people who died.” She says her project isn’t about preserving the image; it’s about preserving the archive. So the images can be an abstraction that still depict figures, but are more about the dark and the light. The dictatorship in Argentina, Mercedes says, is a period of time that no one really talks about. “You don’t study it in school, you don’t talk about it with your parents or your grandparents. Argentina is still trying to reconcile with what happened. And it’s a hard thing for a government to try to reconcile with something that happened so recently.” Because nothing is known about what happened to many of the disappeared, there’s a desire to connect with that, which is not easy, she says. “That’s why the archives are so important, and to have them be inaccessible to the public is completely unimaginable.” Mercedes originally planned to source most of the material for
her project from the National Archive in Buenos Aires. She got permission to visit in December 2016, with the understanding that there would be a small fee for taking away digital copies of the images she wanted. But to her astonishment, the archive, which was established in 1821, conveniently ended in 1976 — the year the Videla dictatorship began — though there was an entire section dedicated to recent president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Laura Tusi, an Argentinian art and law specialist, was also conducting research that same day, Mercedes says. Tusi helped Mercedes find the few photographs from this era that did exist in the archives. They depicted innocuous activity seemingly unrelated to the political turmoil. Tusi explained the importance of Fotos Huérfanas (Orphaned Photographs), images whose rights holders are indeterminate or uncontactable (such as someone who has disappeared) and are unlikely to be available in public archives. Tusi connected Mercedes with other experts and archivists of Fotos Huérfanas from 1976 to 1983. Mercedes also worked with some private photographers who have maintained their own archive. In particular, photojournalist Mónica Hasenberg has been important to Mercedes’s project: Hasenberg has more than 45,000 negatives of her own images from when she worked for periodicals during the Dirty War. Hasenberg and her husband, Brenno Quaretti — a documentary photographer who died in 1995 — were two of the most important photographers during the Dirty War. Their archive, “Hasenberg-Quaretti,” is one of the largest collections of 1980’s Buenos Aires. Hasenberg says that during the Dirty War, she and Quaretti were as vulnerable to the dictatorship’s actions as any other photographer, but they hid their negatives away and only began making prints after the danger had passed. She has given Mercedes full access to her archive, and referred her to some alternative sites that photographers, artists, and intellectuals have been using as a collective open source archive, which Mercedes says will be an invaluable resource for “Luz del Día.” “Some of the photographs are really violent, of people being dragged off,” Mercedes says. There are also photographs of street protests, including images of the Asociación Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo) protesting with 12 CITY MARCH 8-14, 2017
Argentinian Modernist paintings. “I really love the idea of these mothers, who then turned into grandmothers, protesting with large canvases,” she adds. Mercedes is interested in the relationship viewers can have to the moment when a photo was taken, not just the depictions of horrific violence. In the interest of giving some context of everyday life during the dictatorship, some images are banal, or are photographs of empty cells. They range from absurdity and violence to mundane daily life, she says. Another important resource for Mercedes has been the Escuela Superior de Mecánica de la Armada (the “Higher School of Mechanics of the Navy.” ESMA was originally an educational facility for the Argentine Navy. It was used as an illegal secret detention center during Argentina’s military dictatorship where thousands were tortured and executed. Babies born to mothers imprisoned there were given new identities and illegally adopted by military families. ESMA is now home to one of the largest national archives from the Dirty War, “El Archivo de la Memoría.” All of its images are open to the public except those that are orphaned. “Those are the photographs that I want, because they were probably taken by los desaparecidos,” Mercedes says. Where photography is concerned, copyright law usually benefits
the maker of the images, protecting against the use of their work by others. But Mercedes is using the law to her advantage. “In a way the project is taking the idea of copyright and inversing it,” Mercedes says. “By privatizing the archive, and by copyrighting it, I’ll actually be able to make it accessible to everyone.” This is an important measure regardless of whether the bill is passed, because even if the images remain in the public domain, they are
EXHIBITION AND WORKSHOPS WITH STEPHANIE MERCEDES CONTACT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 244-1730 AND ROCHESTERARTS.ORG EXHIBIT: “LUZ DEL DÍA: COPYRIGHTING THE LIGHT OF DAY.” THROUGH MARCH 31 AT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER, 713 MONROE AVENUE. FREE. WORKSHOP: THE POLITICS OF HOPE. MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29 IN THE LIGHTING STUDIO AT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER. MEMBERS: $125; NONMEMBERS: $145. WORKSHOP: LAW AS FORM, (AND WHY IT SHOULD BE FEMALE). APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 IN THE SUNKEN ROOM AT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER. MEMBERS: $145, NONMEMBERS: $165. WORKSHOP: ARCHIVES OF THE FUTURE. APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27 IN THE SUNKEN ROOM AT FLOWER CITY ARTS CENTER. MEMBERS: $145, NONMEMBERS: $165.
allocated, they will send the cushions to Congress, and every five years, they have to re-feather the cushions. “And if more people die, they have to include more feathers,” she says. Mercedes’s inspiration came from a phrase repeated in Colombia — “the government officials were using FARC rhetoric to feather their cushions.” She also created two small sculptures of bullet-sized dove ornaments, one made out of cocaine and the other out of soap. “The war was funded by the cocaine industry,” she says. “So one dove is attempting to cleanse and move forward, while the other is made from what the ‘peace’ was made of.” In the autumn of 2015, Mercedes attempted to deliver 1,000 yellow dahlias — Mexico’s national flower — to Donald Trump at Trump Tower. Each flower came with a handwritten message from Latino New Yorkers to the then-candidate in response to his xenophobic rhetoric. Mercedes worked with the Brooklyn branch of the Latino not-for-profit organization Make the Road to collect the notes. “It’s important to me not to speak for other people,” Mercedes says. “Rather than offering a solution, I want to create spaces or gestures in which everyone’s voices can be heard.”
Opening image: "Vamos Argentina" is an image taken of a student being arrested by the right wing military force during the world cup in 1978. This image was originally titled (translated) "While the World Watched". The image is over laid with a little girl at a protest with a flag that says "Vamos (we can do it) Argentina!" Left: "¡No!" is a combination of two images, a protest poster placed over a street advertisement in Buenos Aires and a pixelated image of a forced disappearance via Operation Condor. Above: "Globos" depicts the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo protesting their sons' disappearances by releasing white balloons into the sky. The exact number of balloons released corresponded to the number of disappearances. In the background is a image of the military junta in the street during the Dirty War.
in the hands of the government or whoever is in power at the time. Mercedes has to make four alterations to the images for them to be considered legally her own. These adjustments include transforming the digital images into film negatives, cropping the images, changing the light balance, and layering the images. She’s in the process of re-photographing the physical images she acquired in Argentina, processing them into film and printing new negatives — she will display those negatives on lightboxes at the center for her exhibition showing the project’s progress this month. Some of the negatives will be enlarged and printed onto transparency paper and also displayed on lightboxes. “I like this idea, because it makes each image more of an object than an image, and makes it more about its relationship to light,” she says. Whenever information about when the images were taken is available, Mercedes will match her re-photographs to a date in the timeline of her 3,338 image archive. This isn’t the first time Mercedes has utilized law as form in her
work; in the past it’s manifested as a slick use of contracts. While it’s not uncommon for artists to sign contracts with the people or
organizations that commission their work, Mercedes uses them in a distinctive way. In October 2016, Mercedes did a month-long project in the rural, highly conservative Nebraska City (its tourism site’s tagline is “Red to the Core”). She recorded people in the small town holding their breath, and made a vinyl record of the recording. “I wrote a contract with the local law library that said they have to play the record nonstop,” she says. “If the law library burns down, or something happens to them, they have to find someone else to take and play the recording. It’s creating a perpetual pause, which kind of felt like the town that I was in.” Another recent contract resulted from a residency at Lugar a Dudas in Cali, Colombia, where she created a project related to the peace treaty agreement between the Colombian government and FARC rebels. “In about five or 10 years’ time, they will allow 10 additional seats to be added to the Congress for the FARC members, which is insane,” Mercedes says. During the 52-year war, 220,000 people died. So Mercedes used 220,000 feathers from doves — which are symbolic of peace — to create seat cushions for the new congressional members. She wrote a contract of maintenance with the gallery: when the FARC seats are
In 2016, Mercedes installed a sound sculpture, “The Ring of Freedom,” at El Teatro Municipal, San Isidro, while she was in Buenos Aires conducting research for her current project. The work was commissioned by Art in Odd Places in Orlando. The sculpture consists of a mobile of 49 individual liberty bells — one for each of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting — created by melting down and re-casting the metal from a Sig Sauer rifle, which is the gun used in the shooting. Mercedes made a second set of bells, which she distributed for free during Pride Weekend in Orlando at a “liberty booth.” A liberty booth is a means of recruitment for the NRA’s Women’s League, The Ring of Freedom. Mercedes says she noted that most of those bells made their way to the victims’ memorial by the next day. She says ultimately she’d like to have the gallery set installed in the NRA’s garden, and she’s been in correspondence with them to this end. By and large, Mercedes has been successful at acquiring cooperation for her politically-charged projects from different groups of people and institutions, even in cases when they might not like the points she is trying to make through her art. This has great potential to open up discussion and collaboration between people on opposite sides of the fence. She calls this phenomenon “reversion from within.” But it doesn’t always run smoothly. For example, Mercedes says the gallery she worked with for her congressional seat cushions in Colombia, Lugar de Dudas, signed her contract, but the manager was less than thrilled when he realized what he signed. After President Obama re-opened the US trade relationship with Cuba, Mercedes created an ad to go on the side of a bus in Massachusetts that was simply a picture of the open sky. The contract she wrote was that the ad would run indefinitely. “The idea is that it’s a perpetual false open sky,” she says. “So if they go out of business, they are legally responsible to make sure the ad goes onto another form of public transportation.” “I think they just thought, ‘Oh, it’s an artist,’ and signed the contract,” she adds. Mercedes attributes the success of some past projects to her method of approach. For example, in contacting the NRA, she pretends to support the institution. They understand it’s an art project, and institutions like working with something as solid as a contract. “But until I get a contract signed, and the work is installed legally in their garden, I have to be careful about the way that I approach them.” Part of her success might be written off to the fact that groups and organizations aren’t familiar with her work as a political artist, and didn’t see her coming until her carefully-crafted contracts were signed. It remains to be seen if Mercedes will have more trouble — and if groups will conduct a more close reading of the contracts — when her work is more widely known. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
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both the social misfits and the straight-laced. Whoever is in the crowd, you can guarantee lots of whiskey, debauchery, and drunken singalongs. The tattooed burly man behind the project, Danny Kiranos, writes songs for the doomed. With morbid slapstick lyrics of love and death, a mischievous raspy voice, and haunting but catchy banjo licks, his music falls into its own gothic sub-genre of Murderfolk. Ghost Bath, Reps, Shepard of Rot, and Sustruga also perform. — BY AMANDA FINTAK
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra THURSDAY, MARCH 9, AND SATURDAY, MARCH 11 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE, 60 GIBBS STREET $23-$99 | 454-2100. RPO.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] This Thursday and Saturday, guest conductor
James Feddeck will lead the RPO in a sweeping program highlighting two greats of the Russian classical repertoire: Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Solo pianist Natasha Paremski joins the RPO for Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and the program closes with Rachmaninoff’s enchanting Symphony No. 3. The concert also features American composer Sean Shepherd’s “Magiya,” an ode to the charming, mystical tradition of Russian storytelling that was specifically written as an overture to iconic Russian compositions. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 8 p.m. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
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“The Truth of What I Am is Greater Than the Narcissist” Inner Circle Music georgeburtonmusic.com
Si Kahn, Joe Jencks, and Maria Dunn THURSDAY, MARCH 9 ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 2750 ATLANTIC AVENUE, PENFIELD 7:30 P.M. | $10-$20 | 857-9265; GOLDENLINK.ORG [ FOLK ] At its heart, folk music has always been about
everyday people: their lifeblood, their struggles, and their fight for justice in the face of inhumanity. On Thursday, Golden Link Folk Singing Society will present Si Kahn, Joe Jencks, and Maria Dunn, a trio of engaging singer-songwriters who have long dedicated their careers to such songs. These clear-voiced folk troubadours ply their trade in the hallowed tradition of such legends as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Sometimes all that is needed is a lush acoustic guitar and a heartfelt song. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
Migos SATURDAY, MARCH 11 MAIN STREET ARMORY, 900 EAST MAIN STREET 8 P.M. | $60 | MAINSTREETARMORY.COM; MIGOSONLINE.COM [ HIP-HOP ] Georgia hip-hop trio Migos has come a long
way since its formation in 2009. The Southern rappers broke into the mainstream in 2013 with the debut single “Versace” off its “Y.R.N.” mixtape. Being business savvy, Migos strategically dropped hit singles to keep its fan base constantly hungry for more until the release of “Bad and Boujee” off its second full-length, “Culture,” which debuted at number 1 in the US little more than a month ago. — BY AMANDA FINTAK
With a title based on a Charles Mingus quote, pianist George Burton’s debut album instantly puts him on the jazz map. His solos are wonderful, with a flair reminiscent of McCoy Tyner, but the album is also a showcase for his compositional abilities. Tunes move from catchy heads to avant-garde frenzy in a manner that seems just right. Between compositions are some nicely experimental interludes like “Ber…nie’s,” an under-the-hood (of the piano) take on the Gerry Mulligan classic “Bernie’s Tune,” which also comes a few tracks later as the album’s only cover. That cut features a superb solo by trumpeter Jason Palmer, who is indicative of the excellent company Burton keeps. Especially outstanding are solos on saxophone by Tim Warfield and bass by Noah Jackson on Burton’s driving composition “Second Opinion”; Terell Stafford’s beautiful trumpet solo on the gorgeous ballad, “In Places”; and Ilan Bar-Lavi’s excellent guitar flight on “From Grace to Grass.” Bar-Lavi’s solo grows ever more manic, building to a wild snippet of surf guitar. Also terrific are Chris Hemingway on sax and Wayne Smith Jr., a propulsive force on drums. — BY RON NETSKY
Gina Sicilia & Her Band.
Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 8 p.m. $10. [ CLASSICAL ]
The College at Brockport Music Ensembles. Tower
Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. 395-2691. brockport.edu/ music. 7:30-9 p.m. $5. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People.
Nazareth College Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Ave.,. 5853892700. 8-9:30 p.m.
THU., MARCH 9 SpaceKase “What I Think the Sky Sounds Like” Self-released spacekase.bandcamp.com
Enjoying music sans melody or without a tangible, discernable progression is a stretch. But composing a piece in which the melody is simply implied is even tougher. It’s an art to be sure. Most instrumental music you hear sets forth a thought, a discussion within the listener’s head like a sort of reverse diatribe that when said out loud becomes the truth (or at least something like the truth). It’s as if one of the instruments is the listener’s own mind. Rochester’s SpaceKase has just released “What I Think the Sky Sounds Like,” an album full of layered droning that lets fly with a mighty ebb and flow that grandly compensates for any lack of melody. Now where the album is made up of seven atmospheric, picturesque extrapolated pieces, the individual titles present some suggestive clarity, starting with the album’s title itself. Musically, the album is hypnotic and languid. It can be a tad bewildering, but beautiful all the same. It’s a sonic journey; wherever it takes you is up to you.
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Gina Sicilia. Abilene Bar
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Big Blue House. Little
Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org. 7-9 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
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Abilenebarandlounge.com 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY•232-3230 Marty LoFaso and Katie Halligan are the heart and soul of Tart Vandelay. The group has one EP out and is working on another due this fall. PHOTO PROVIDED
Shy of infinity [ FEATURE ] BY FRANK DE BLASE FOR MORE ON TART VANDELAY, CHECK OUT THE BAND’S WEBSITE AT TARTVANDELAY.COM
Love precedes Tart Vandelay as it leaves a chaotically smooth pastel wash in its wake. With jazzy guitar and looped female vocals that stop just shy of infinity, Tart Vandelay is mesmerizing in its stunning, deceptive simplicity. At the heart of this Rochester band is guitarist Marty LoFaso and vocalist, ukulele player, and loop wrangler Katie Halligan. The two musicians met in school and began dating in 2011. But it stopped there; they were wary of playing music together. “We tried to avoid it,” LoFaso says. “Just because we wanted to keep those things separate. It was like, ‘Aw jeez; let’s not put the strain on our personal relationship.” The moratorium didn’t last, though. “After enough soul-searching about our own musical aspirations, it became clear if we got half the success we wanted, the relationship would fall apart because we’d 16 CITY MARCH 8-14, 2017
be moving in opposite directions,” LoFaso says. “It kinda became apparent we had to work together. We officially started writing together in 2014. We tried to at first in 2013. We were trying to come up with lyrics, bounce ideas off of each other; that didn’t end well.” “We just didn’t get anywhere,” Halligan adds. “Eventually we were able to find a way to work together … but not work together. We write separately; kind of assembly line writing.” Lo and behold the duo discovered they were quite musically compatible despite their initial apprehension. Their individual sounds were complementary and supportive of one another, with LoFaso’s guitar rivaling Halligan’s pretty voice. “We sounded similar,” Halligan says. “Our sounds complemented each other. The vocal lines I created seemed to go well with the guitar lines he made.” “I’m just not naturally a vocalist,” LoFaso says. “I hear ideas in my head, but I’ve never been able to replicate it. The first time I wrote a guitar piece, a song skeleton, and passed it along to Katie to put in the vocals, she came up vocally with what I was hearing
in my head but couldn’t express.” It’s at this juncture in the two’s collaboration that things get ethereal and crossed over to other mediums and tantalized other senses. Tart Vandelay’s sound floats in the cracks and fissures found in conventional music. You’ll hear things you never heard before. The music this band creates is to be seen and felt as much as it is to be heard. When is the last time you heard delicious? When is the last time you saw loud? “I listen to the guitar part that he gives me,” Halligan says. “And I think about what picture it puts in my mind. I really try to create some sort of tangible image I can connect a song with so it’s a little more accessible lyrically, and that in turn, gives me a lyrical idea. You’ve gotta start somewhere.” Often Tart Vandelay kicks off a composition with Halligan’s plaintive voice put in multiple layers through a looping pedal. She loops cautiously, knowing that a little bit goes a long way; the risk is in becoming stagnant or played out. “It’s something people are interested in,” she says. “But for others and for me personally, it can get old fast. So we try to do some with looping, some not.” Although looping is an electronic effect there is still a person in the mix adding the human elements of imperfection and haphazard fluidity. “It definitely makes the performance unique,” LoFaso says. “Every time it is a little different from the time before.” Tart Vandelay recently added two new members, bassist Steve Petoniak and drummer Chris Dubuc-Penney. Initially hired on as live-only players, the two have graduated to full time participation in the studio as well as the stage; the band shines in both arenas for performance, exploration, and self-definition. “I like to think of them as different mediums,” LoFaso says. “And I think you can get the most out of each one if you approach them as such. I think our eventual goal, in looking for a unique sound, is to become a genre unto ourselves. I just don’t want to do anything that’s been expressly done before.” Tart Vandelay has one EP out and is working on another due to drop this fall with a promise from Halligan and LoFaso to continue in their search for the few remaining unheard notes and progressions. “That’s the sound that’s always been in our heads,” LoFaso says.
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WORLD MUSIC | THE RITA COLLECTIVE WITH HERB SMITH
Herb Smith’s classical chops are on display when he occupies the third trumpet chair with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. His jazz prowess is obvious when the Eastman School of Music professor plays with his own quartet or Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Chuck Mangione, Doc Severinsen, and other top acts. On Sunday, Smith will venture into the territory of world music when he takes the stage with the eclectic The Rita Collective at Lovin’ Cup. The Rita Collective with Herb Smith performs Sunday, March 12, at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 7 p.m. $10. 292-9940; lovincup.com; ritacollective.com. — BY RON NETSKY
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Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave. Penfield. goldenlink.org. 7:30 p.m. Songs to Celebrate Working People.
FRI., MARCH 10 [ BLUES ]
Leah & the Upheaval. JB’s
Smokehouse, 211 Main Street. East Rochester. 485-0983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m. free. Red, Fred, and Weems. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org. 8-10 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Jumbo Shrimp, Martino & Griffin. Johnny’s Pub & Grill,
1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. johnnyslivemusic.com. 5:30 & 9 p.m. Max “Jazz Jam”. Max of Eastman Place, 25 Gibbs St. 697-0491. maxrochesterny. com. 9-11 p.m. [ REGGAE/JAM ]
Brews, Upward Grooves, & Skootaloos. Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave. 244-1224. 9 p.m. [ METAL ]
Pilgrim, Heavy Temple, Orodruin, Goron. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. 309-3997. bugjar. com. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $6.
DOOM METAL | PILGRIM
Pilgrim definitely plays it dark, but the band avoids the utter doom with its theatrical leanings. The Rhode Island-based quartet plays it like you smoke good barbecue: low and slow. Disciples of Sabbath or anything with loud, thick guitar for that matter should be front and center at the altar for this one. All hail Pilgrim. Pilgrim plays with Heavy Temple, Goron, and Orodruin on Friday, March 10, at Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $6. bugjar.com; facebook.com/hailthepilgrim. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
[ JAZZ ] POP/ROCK ]
Day of the Locust and The Concussed. Firehouse Saloon,
814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5.
Krazsman & Fishwife and Rocky Velvet. Abilene Bar
& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 7 p.m. $8. Shine. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 2881910. stickylipsbbq.com. 9-11 p.m. Taran. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 3343030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.
Chet Catallo’s Big Birthday Bash Concert. Sticky Lips BBQ
3-5 p.m. Works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms conducted by Ric Jones.
Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s,
Genesee Community College, 1 College Road. Batavia. 3430055. 12-4 p.m. The work of Brahms and Marquez. $8.
Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 288-1910. stickylipsbbq.com. 9 p.m. $20-$23. 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. charleybrownspenfield.com. Jimmie Highsmith Jr.. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place. Pittsford. 641-0340. viagirasole.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Different Every Time.
Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. thelittle.org. 8-10 p.m. No cover.
Flaherty’s Honeoye Falls, 60 W. Main St. Honeoye Falls. 4977012. flahertys.com. 9 p.m. Free Agent. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. Hollow Bodies. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. Webster. 671-0816. flahertys. com. 9 p.m. Jester’s Alibi. JB’s Smokehouse, 211 Main Street. East Rochester. 485-0983. jbsmokehouse.com. 8-11 p.m. Tryst. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. flourcitystation.com. 5-8 p.m.
[ COUNTRY ]
SUN., MARCH 12
SAT., MARCH 11 [ BLUES ]
Bill Schmitt & the Bluesmaster. Bar Louie, 935
Jefferson Rd. Henrietta. 585417-3610. barlouie.com. 9 p.m.
Jackson Cavalier and the Fevertones. Little Theatre
West of the Mark. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. nashvillesny.com. 9 p.m.
[ CLASSICAL ]
Brighton Symphony 3Bs Concert. Baptist Temple,
PSST. Spread the word. You can make a difference.
Genesee Symphony Orchestra.
[ JAZZ ]
Rita Collective with Herb Smith. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park
Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup. com. 7 p.m. $10.
MON., MARCH 13 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Watkins and the Rapiers. Little
Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 2580400. thelittle.org. 7-9 p.m.
TUE., MARCH 14 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna. Little
Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 2580400. thelittle.org. 7-9 p.m. [ BLUES ]
Miller and the Other Sinners.
Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. 244-1210. recordarchive.com. 5:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Space Carnival. Abilene Bar &
Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge. com. 8:30 p.m. $5.
/ ACTIVISM
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Theater
D. Scott Adams, Jessica Tasciotti, and Willis Brooks in “The Flick,” now onstage at JCC CenterStage. PHOTO BY STEVE LEVINSON
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By 2010, most independently owned movie theaters around the United States were transitioning from 35mm film to digital projectors. It was more accessible and costeffective, and big studio distributors began to announce they would soon stop producing 35mm film (Paramount became the first to do so in 2014). It seems ironic, perhaps, that this time in history would be captured in a play, but through Sunday, March 19, audiences have a chance to relive it at the JCC CenterStage in “The Flick” by Annie Baker. “The Flick” opened Off-Broadway in March 2013 to little fanfare, but the play won both the Obie Award for Playwriting and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize later that year. In 2014, “The Flick” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was only Baker’s fifth play, but it quickly established the 30-something as an emerging American playwright. The plot of “The Flick” follows three underpaid movie theater employees in small town Worcester, Massachusetts. As the play begins, Sam (D. Scott Adams) is training
college-aged Avery (Willis Brooks) on his first day of work. As the two sweep popcorn and discuss how to clean the soda machine, there are long periods of silence. But no one’s forgotten their lines; this is an Annie Baker play and the silences are intentionally written into the script. The third employee, Rose (Jessica Tasciotti), also works as a projectionist at the theater, loading 35mm films for each show. What follows is two and a half hours of mundane conversation and minimal action — or, is it? Because Baker’s work often spotlights everyday characters and stories, the settings play important roles in each show. Here, the set design by Jerry Smith is particularly surprising for those unfamiliar with the premise of the show: as audience members walk in, they’re greeted by rows of theater chairs not unlike those they’re about to occupy for the next few hours. A nondescript wall with mismatched golden light fixtures stands behind the chairs, and a bright red carpet littered with popcorn runs down the middle of the rows. A crooked chandelier hangs haphazardly above. For anyone who’s loved a small, vintage theater — think Rochester’s Cinema Theater or The Little (which still shows 35mm film) — this set design is a familiar and much beloved sight. David Runzo, a veteran in local theater circles and University of Rochester theater professor, directs the intimate cast of four. He has the tough task of encouraging his actors to explore the silences during this lengthy show at
the risk of boring some audience members. And to his credit, Runzo has done a beautiful job. It’s a show that feels as though it belongs to the actors (a sign of expert directing) and the actors, in turn, hand it to the audience. Here’s where the trouble comes in for “The Flick” — though it’s not a flaw with the JCC CenterStage production. For those unfamiliar with Baker’s work, there are two things written into her scripts: setting (noted above) and silence. The first half of “The Flick” is slow moving. It mimics real life, where people don’t constantly fill silences, especially not at work. Life is not inherently fast-paced. After the first act ended on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the audience left during intermission. A man in the back of the auditorium shrugged angrily into his coat, muttering phrases like “dumb,” “not engaging,” and “waste of time.” It’s not unusual for Baker’s shows to empty during intermission, though. They aren’t written for people with short attention spans or those who want empty, easy entertainment. The cast of “The Flick” is flawless. The four actors play characters that will remind audience members of former loves, their college-aged selves, or perhaps someone they once worked with. As Sam, the 35-year-old living in his parents’ attic, D. Scott Adams is the oldest member of the cast. He’s a welcome new face in the Rochester theater scene, and in this role, he unearths empathy and genuine likeability for a character that could easily be played as a societal failure. As new employee Avery, School of the Arts graduate Willis Brooks brings to life an awkward, well-meaning film nerd. (He’s juxtaposed with Sam and Rose, who are older and more worldly wise.) As Rose, Jessica Tasciotti embodies a recent college graduate who is at once flippant and vulnerable. Like Adams, Tasciotti could have played a stereotype, but she chooses to add another layer to a seemingly simple character. Rounding out the cast with two bit parts is UR student Bill McDonough, who makes the most of his several lines as a sleepy patron and a new employee. “The Flick” is a show for anyone who’s worked a job where their world has grown (perhaps too) small; for anyone who’s been radically underpaid or thrown together with a motley crew of coworkers. It’s a show for those who have fallen in love with the wrong person and stayed in a small town. It’s a show for the everyman, and a story for film lovers.
Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] Art Museum of Rochester, 610 Monroe Ave. VISIO STELLAE: A Solo Exhibition By John Bertolone. Through Mar. 21. Paintings that pull back the layers of thought and process. 615-9015. artmuseumofrochester.com. A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St. Brockport. Animals in Art. Through Apr. 1. Artists’ reception Mar. 10, 7-9 p.m. Multi-medium show featuring works of art from painting to video, art dolls to block prints. 637-5494. differentpathgallery. com. Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave. Seconds From the Flame. Through Mar. 30. Opening reception Fri. Mar. 10, 6-9 p.m. Ceramics sale. 2715183. rochesterarts.org. The Yards, 50-52 Public Market. Politits Feminist Art Coalition: Exhibition of Women’s Work. Opening reception Mar. 10, 6-9 p.m. Spoken word performance by Alyson Kate; music by Susanna Rose. Tits Talk round table discussion Sun. Mar. 12, 5-7 p.m. attheyards@gmail.com. attheyards.com. [ CONTINUING ] ART EXHIBITS Axom Gallery, 176 Anderson Ave., 2nd floor. Kurt Moyer: In the Forest. Through Mar. 25. A Solo exhibition of paintings. 2326030. axomgallery.com. Bertha VB Lederer Gallery, Brodie Hall, 1 College Dr. Heterotopia. Through March 8. Work from Shreepad Joglekar, inspired by personal immigrant experience. geneseo.edu. Bridge Art Gallery University of Rochester Medical Center, 300 Crittenden Blvd. In My Neck of the Woods. Through April. Work by local artists. 275-3571. bit.ly/ bridgeartgallery. Canaltown Coffee Roasters, 1805 East Ave. Bill Stephens Pen Drawings. Through
ART | “GIRLS ROCK! ROCHESTER GETS UGLY”
ART | “RAPTURE”
Through the month of March, Ugly Duck Coffee (89 Charlotte Street) is celebrating Women’s History Month with a retrospective exhibition of more than five years of art made in support of Girls Rock! Rochester. The show also presents new work from artists that are collaborating with GR!R on an upcoming cookbook zine.
Boston-based artist Christopher Lineberry’s work embodies the intersection of research, experience, ethics, and desire. Through April 2, Hartnett Gallery (Second floor, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester) will present “Rapture,” Lineberry’s latest body of digital collage, rooted in his negotiation of queer sexuality and an evangelical upbringing in North Carolina.
GR!R is a non-profit rock ‘n’ roll camp geared toward empowering girls and trans youth through music, and using creativity and performance as tools for cultivating self-confidence. For more information on GR!R, visit girlsrockrochester.org. Ugly Duck’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is free. facebook.com/uglyduckcoffee. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
The work references both the concept of the biblical Rapture and the state of extreme ecstasy, in an interrogation of the US Empire and the historic social relegation of queer identities. Provided information states that Lineberry’s work is critical of US military occupations, particularly in the Middle East, as “engineered conflicts made to appear as divine harbingers of the end, pointing to the imperial psyche of American Southern evangelism.” In his images, Lineberry “has raptured” male bodies from gay porn video stills, their forms “emptied by the prospect of sudden disappearance, whether by divine will or pawns of state erasure,” and replaced with images of consumerism.
Mar. 31. 271-6690. canaltowncoffee.com. Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way. Local Artists Week. 607-937-5371. cmog.org. Create Art 4 Good Studios, 1115 E. Main Street- Suite #201 Door #5. The Art of Brett Baker & Jodie Traugott. 585-210-3161. createart4good.org. Friendly Home’s Memorial Gallery, 3165 East Ave. Life is Good. Through Mar. 31. Watercolor’s by Tracie Doerner. Gallery 384, 384 East Ave.
Soulful of Art. Through Mar. 29. A celebration for National Black History Month. Paintings and sculptures by Dunstan Luke, Elliot Luke, Rich Bryant, and Najhay Quick. Gallery Q, 100 College Ave. Nevertheless. Through Mar. 26. Inspired by women who persist in expressing themselves. gayalliance.org. Gallery r, 100 College Ave. Leap Into the Dark. Through Mar. 26. Work by Bradley Butler and Mitchell Messina. 256-3312. galleryr.rit.edu.
The gallery’s hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 275-4188 or visit blogs.rochester.edu/hartnett/. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Geisel Gallery, Second Floor Rotunda, Legacy Tower, One Bausch & Lomb Place. Forms of
Contemplation. Through Mar. 30. Reception Fri. Mar. 3, 5-7 p.m. Work by Luvon Sheppard.
thegeiselgallery.com. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. Peter’s Picks. A retrospective of images from exhibits of the year 2015 as selected by Peter Marr and Gallery Partners. 271-2540. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Arabesque. Through March 31. Original paintings by American artist, Marcella Gillenwater. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Natural Impressions. Through Mar. 31. Opening reception Sun. Mar. 5, 2-4 p.m. Music by Big Blue House. Photography by Angela Possemato. thelittle.org. Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo, 28 Main St. Background. Through Mar. 8. Paintings of rural Wyoming County surroundings by Jonathan Daly. 245-5516. geneseo.edu. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Alternative Photographic Process. Through Mar. 31. Wet plate collodion, tintype, photogravure, pin hole photography and more by Pat Bacon, John Coffer, Romy Hosford, Jenn Libby, and Ian Sherlock. 315-462-0210. mainstreetartsgallery.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Light Spill and Threadbare. Through Mar. 26. Two works by Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder. The artists dismantle the components of the filmmaking system and recombine them in new ways. 276-8900. mag.rochester.edu. Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls. Habitat For... Through Apr. 29. Local and regional artistry in all mediums. millartcenter.com. My Sister’s Gallery at the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. Dreamscapes. Through Apr. 2. Watercolor landscapes by Virginia Braun. 546-8400. episcopalseniorlife.org. continues on page 20
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Phillips Fine Art, 1115 East Main Street. New Works by Arena Art Group. Through Mar. 31. Including paintings and sculptures. 232-8120. phillipsfineartandframe.com. RIT Bevier Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr., Booth Building 7A. Benjamin Entner: Drawings. Through Mar. 11. cias.rit.edu/ bevier-gallery. Rochester Institute of Technology University Gallery - University Services Center, 158 Lomb Memorial Drive. Bernard Meyers: Dividing Line. Through March 11. A collage of traditional printmaking and photography. 475-2411. rit.edu/fa/gallery. The Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar Street. Corning. Modern Masters, Contemporary Icons. Through Apr. 23. Featured works by John Marin, Grant Wood, and Andy Warhol. 607-937-5386. rockwellmuseum.org. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. The Great Spirograph Challenge. Through Apr. 2. Opening reception Tue. Mar. 7, 4 p.m. Art made the Spirograph. 395-2805. brockport.edu. Ugly Duck Coffee, 89 Charlotte St. Girls Rock! Gets Ugly. Through Mar. 31. Celebrating Women’s History Month by exhibiting 5+ years of GR!R art. Work from local artists. uglyduckcoffee.com. Whitman Works Co., 1826 Penfield Road. Penfield. Mike Kraus Art Exhibit. Through Mar. 25. Painting that explore nature and our interaction with it. 7479999. whitmanworks.com.
Call for Artwork [ WED., MARCH 8 ] 6x6 International Call for Entries. Through April 16. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Entries due April 16, 2017 461-2222. info@rochestercontemporary. org. roco6x6.org. Utopia/Dystopia. Through March 27. Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main
special guests Dan Maslyn and Vinny Diprima $7-$15. 6719080. thecomedyclub.club. [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Erin Go Brackets. March 11, 8 p.m. Spotlight Arts, 3 Railroad street . Fairport Performance of original sketch and improv comedy by Polite Ink $8$15. 585-305-4767. john@ spotlightarts.com. politeink.com.
Dance Events [ WED., MARCH 8 ] Step Afrika!. March 8, 7 p.m. Ingle Auditorium at RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive Apart of RIT’s Black History Month celebration 585-475-4121. rit.edu.
COMEDY | “TWO FEMINISTS WALK INTO A BAR”
THEATER | “THAT POOR GIRL AND HOW HE KILLED HER”
Rochester comedians Kelsey Claire Hagen and Madelein Smith this Thursday are hosting some of their favorite comedians from the regional stand-up scene, including Rochesterian-turned-Texan Andrew Youngblood, in the comedy show “Two Feminists Walk Into a Bar.” The show will also feature Brian Netzel, Sarah Benson, and Kevin Thomas Jr. Hagen and Smith previously appeared at Skylark with the comedy nights “Don’t Grab my Pussy” and “Hateful Eight,” and are producing and hosting together for the first time.
The title “That Poor Girl and How He Killed Her” already sets things up. In the darkly comedic play by emerging playwright Jen Silverman, the wealthy, young Alyssa Long attracts the attentions of a cryptic stranger, Felix Maia, and Alyssa disappears soon after. The play explores the social workings of the world around us, from media to justice, in what Silverman describes as “‘Gossip Girl’ meets ‘Lord of the Flies.’” The University of Rochester’s International Theatre Program opens its spring semester with this work. Directed by Knud Adams. Original Music by Obadiah Eaves.
“Two Feminists Walk Into a Bar” will take place Thursday, March 9, at Skylark Lounge, 40 South Union Street. 8 p.m. $5. 270-8106; theskylarklounge.com. — BY KIARA ALFONSECA St., Clifton Springs A national juried exhibition depicting competing visions of the future. Open to US residents over 18 years of age working in all media. Juror: John Massier 315-4620210. mainstreetartsgallery.com/ submissions.
Art Events [ FRI., MARCH 10 ] Ross Fest: Young Professional Art-Making Night. March 10, 5-9 p.m. Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137
East Ave. In partnership with RocCity Coalition 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org. [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Anderson Alley Artists Open Studios. Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m Anderson Arts Building, 250 N. Goodman St. 201-910-1603. andersonartsbuilding@gmail. com. andersonalleyartists.com. Second Saturday Open Studios. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hungerford Building, 1115 E. Main St. Meet
“That Poor Girl and How He Killed Her” continues Wednesday, March 8, through Saturday, March 11, at Todd Theatre, UR River Campus, 252 Elmwood Avenue. 7 p.m. each night. $15, general admission; $8 for UR students; $12 for alumni, faculty, staff, and seniors. 275-4088; rochester.edu/theatre. — BY KIARA ALFONSECA 20+ artists in their studios. Enter at Door #2. Many studios will be giving demonstrations 4698217 Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m Anderson Arts Building, 250 N. Goodman St. andersonartsbuilding@gmail. com. andersonartsbuilding.org. Second Saturdays. Second Saturday of every month, 3-6 p.m. Cornerstone Gallery, 8732
Main St., Honeoye. A variety of open venues in Honeoye Falls baierpottery.com.
Comedy [ THU., MARCH 9 ] Darren “DS” Sanders. March 9, 7:30 p.m. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster With
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[ SUN., MARCH 12 ] USA Dance: Ballroom/Latin Dancing. March 12, 6-9 p.m. Penfield Recreation Center, 1985 Baird Rd. $7-$12. 3408655. [ MON., MARCH 13 ] Girls Night Out The Show!. March 13, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. $18-$50. 319-3832. thefirehousesaloon.com.
Theater ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’. Fri., March 10, 7 p.m. and Sat., March 11, 2 & 7 p.m. East Rochester School District, 200 Woodbine Ave East Rochester $5. 248-6389. The Flick. Through March 19. Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Avenue Through Mar. 19. Sat. Mar. 11, 18, 8 p.m. Sun. Mar. 12, 19, 2 p.m. Thurs. Mar. 9, 16, 7 p.m $26. 5854212000. jccrochester.org. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Through March 12. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Joanna surprises her liberal, white parents when she brings home John, her African-American fiancé, to meet them $25+. 2324382. gevatheatre.org.
The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales. Through April 2. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through Apr. 2. Tues.-Sat. Mar. 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Mar. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Apr. 1, 2, 3 p.m. Starring Colleen Moore $35. 2324382. gevatheatre.org. Sister Act. Fridays-Sundays RAPA, Kodak Center, 200 W. Ridge Rd. Through Mar. 12. Sat. & Fri. Mar. 4, 10, & 11, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Mar. 12, 2 p.m $19.75-$49.50. 2540073. kodakcenter.org.
24 Winthrop St. $35. 7304585. 2vine.com.
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[ TUE., MARCH 14 ] Cobbs Hill Drum Circle. March 14, 7-9 p.m. Mythic Treasures, 274 N Goodman St #B131 $2. meetup.com/ cobbs-hill-drum-circle.
[ THU., MARCH 9 ] Audtition: Giving Motherhood a Microphone. March 9. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave listentoyourmothershow.com/ rochester.
Activism [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Food Not Bombs Sort/Cook/ Serve Food. 2-6 p.m. Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St.
Festivals [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Mystical Gateways Psychic Faire. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Mythic Treasures, Village Gate Square 274 North Goodman Street Featuring readers, healers and vendors 2668350. mythictreasures@ rochester.rr.com. mythictreasures.com.
Film [ THU., MARCH 9 ] Embrace: Body Image Movement. March 9, 5:30-9 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue $10. rochestermediaassoc.com/bodyimage-documentary-embrace/.
[ SUN., MARCH 12 ] Charles Settlement House Pasta Dinner. March 12, 1-4 p.m. Charles Settlement House, 71 Parkway Proceeds support programs for seniors, children, teens and families in Northwest Rochester $5-$8. 328-5453. [ MON., MARCH 13 ] A Taste of Pittsford. March 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Nazareth College Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. $45. 264-1824. portal.clubrunner.ca.
THEATER | “PIPPIN”
SPECIAL EVENT | ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
RIT/NTID performance groups MDC and Dangerous Signs — troupes that have done a lot to bring together American Sign Language, spoken English, music, and dance for Rochester stages — will tackle the popular, Tony Award-winning musical “Pippin” this weekend. The show, with book by Roger O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, follows another troupe of performers as they tell the story of the young prince Pippin, who is searching for his own place in the world: should he settle down or continue looking for adventure?
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now marking its 40th year, will roll through Rochester this Saturday, back along its traditional route. The last two parades have used a different route due to the East End construction filling in the Inner Loop, but this weekend’s parade will return to its original starting point at East Avenue and Alexander Street. The parade heads west and ends at West Main Street and Plymouth Avenue. Bars and restaurants along the route (especially in the East End) will be packed, so make your parade plans early and look for reservations wherever possible.
MDC/Dangerous Signs will perform “Pippin” on Thursday, March 9, through Sunday, March 12, at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. $12 general admission; $10 students and seniors. 866-811-4111; muccc.org. — BY JAKE CLAPP
Holiday ShamRock’in!. Sat., March 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Penthouse at One East Avenue, One East Avenue Performances by The Crooked North and Tommy Brunett Band $15-$20. 7522575. penthouseroc.com.
Special Events [ WED., MARCH 8 ]
Daily Vegan Pastry Pop-Up. 3:30-6:30 p.m 540WMain, 540 W. Main Street 2-10. 1-855-540-6246. 540westmain.org. [ THU., MARCH 9 ] Go LOVE Yourself!. March 9, 5-8 p.m. The Penthouse at One East Avenue, One East Avenue $20-$25. 752-2575. brittany@ penthouseroc.com. penthouseroc.com.
The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place Saturday, March 11, in downtown Rochester. Parade begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, check out rochesterparade.com. — BY JAKE CLAPP [ FRI., MARCH 10 ] Paw it Forward Fundraiser. March 10, 4-7 p.m. Webster Volunteer Firemens Building, Sanford Street . Webster Includes pasta and meatball dinner $10. 8026464. Rice & Beans Gala Dinner & White Dove Awards. March 10, 5:15 p.m. Gates Presbyterian Church, 1049 Wegman Rd. Featuring Avenue D Afro-Latino
Children’s Dance Group $15-$100. 768-6277. [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Benefit Gala for Geneva Music Festival. March 11, 6 p.m. Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, 327 Pulteney St Geneva $50. 315-326-1951. genevamusicfestival.com. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Black Button Distilling. March 11, 11-1 a.m. 2Vine,
Workshops [ TUE., MARCH 14 ] Off the Hook: March Songwriters Workshop. March 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spectrum Creative Arts, 3300 Monroe Ave. $10. 383-1999. spectrumcreativearts.org.
Lectures [ WED., MARCH 8 ] Why Preservation Matters. March 8, 4:45-6 p.m. Davis Gallery at Houghton House, 1 King’s Lane . Geneva Building a Progressive Preservation Movement for the Next 50 Years. Presented by Max Page.
Literary Events [ SAT., MARCH 11 ] Stories ROC!. Second Saturday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Writers and Books, 740 University Ave $10. 473-2590. wab.org.
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Movies
Movie Theaters Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.
Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com
Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com
Culver Ridge 16
Everybody hurts
2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com
“Logan”
Dryden Theatre
(R), DIRECTED BY JAMES MANGOLD NOW PLAYING
900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org
Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com
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With “Logan,” Hugh Jackman makes his (supposedly) final appearance as Logan, a k a Wolverine, a character he’s played to perfection for 17 years and across nine “X-Men” films. The third solo outing for Wolverine, this sad, stirring film focuses on the humanity and emotion of its story, making “Logan” a gory and surprisingly affecting elegy for the franchise’s most beloved character. The film picks up in 2029, a not-too-distant future where nearly all of mutant-kind has been wiped out. Logan has aged considerably since we last saw him: he’s greying, his healing abilities are slower, and his eyesight is fading. Sometimes his
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claws don’t snap out with a “snikt” the way they used to. More than anything, this is a man who just wants a place to rest his weary adamantiumplated bones. We soon learn that Logan is also caring for an ailing Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart). The Professor is battling dementia and dangerous seizures that, when affecting the most powerful brain on the planet, become a threat to the lives of anyone unlucky enough to be in the vicinity. The pair have shacked up with an albino mutant — whose abilities allow him to easily track other mutants — called Caliban (Stephen Merchant), who helps tend to Charles when Logan’s away. Logan is working as a limo driver, hoping to raise enough money for he and Charles to leave everything behind for a life at sea. In their scenes together, Jackman and Stewart convey a lifetime of history — both good and bad — between the two men. But Logan’s plans to walk off into the sunset are interrupted by a mysterious woman (Elizabeth Rodriguez) who’s tracked him down to plead for help. She has with her a young girl, Laura (newcomer Dafne Keen making an indelible first impression), who
Dafne Keen and Hugh Jackman in “Logan.” PHOTO COURTESY 20TH CENTURY FOX
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demonstrates some remarkably familiar mutant abilities. The woman asks Logan to take Laura under his protection and shepherd the girl to North Dakota and onward to safety across the Canadian border — the “save the last of a dying breed” mission gives off a bit of a “Children of Men” vibe. Once Logan reluctantly agrees, they’re immediately pursued by Laura’s creator, Dr. Rice (Richard E. Grant) and a militarized force led by a robot-handed mercenary (Boyd Holbrook), who think nothing of butchering anyone who stands in the way of reclaiming their property. “Logan” is uncharacteristically intimate and character-driven for a superhero film (at least the type that have become prevalent over the last several years), but I’m not going to pay it the backhanded compliment of saying it “transcends the material.” Anyone who’s ever read comics knows they come in all genres and tones. But for all its super-powered antics, “Logan” stays resolutely human-sized. The decidedly adult tone is set immediately, as the film opens with Logan dealing swiftly and gruesomely with a band of violent carjackers. The brutality is shocking (prepare yourself for an overabundance of skull stabbings, plus more eviscerations and impromptu amputations than you can shake a stick at). It’s less juvenile than “Deadpool,” last year’s R-rated superhero blockbuster that gave studios the green light to give their comic book adaptations a bit more bite.
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This change taps into what made Wolverine’s appearance in the previous “X-Men” movies feel so patently false. Wolverine’s weapons are retractable blades meant to slice and dice. This is what he does. Not for nothing, but the character’s victims have a lot in common with those of Freddy Krueger, and no one’s expecting that guy’s films to maintain a PG-13 rating. The violence depicted in “Logan” is wince-inducing, savage, and very bloody. The violence he inflicts actually has consequences, and that makes all the difference. Director James Mangold tosses in a number of references to the classic 1953 western “Shane.” The connections to that film are more of a loose, thematic throughline than anything else. It’s a story of a killer disillusioned with a life of killing, seeking a way to leave it behind but finding it impossible; there’s no going back from all that death. All of the “X-Men” movies have a bit of a tragic air about them, centering the way they do around individuals who seek a place for themselves in a world that would rather see them destroyed. “Logan” presents a decaying vision of America: it’s a country that’s irreparably broken. There’s no world-ending plot to foil, just a planet that’s become a darker, more brutal place; one its characters can’t fight, but can only hope to escape from. It’s grim and almost unrelentingly bleak, though the many exciting, well-staged action sequences keep things from getting too morose. The film ends with a lovely final image, putting a nice period on its story of a man built to be a weapon, who managed to find his humanity in a world so harsh it left a bruise.
[ OPENING ] THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE (1970): A writer helps with a police investigation after witnessing an attack, and finds himself stalked by a serial killer. Dryden (Thu., Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m.) CITY OF JOY (2016): This documentary tells the story of a center in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where women victims of violence and abuse learn to rise above their circumstances. Little (Wed., Mar. 8, 6:30 p.m.) THE FOREST FOR THE TREES (2003): As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined in this drama from director Maren Ade (“Toni Erdmann”). Dryden (Wed., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m.) KEDI (NR): A profile of the ancient city of Istanbul and its people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known: the cat. Little THE KID BROTHER (1927): A sheriff’s milquetoast son has a chance to prove himself when a medicine show run by con artists comes into town. Dryden (Tue., Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m.) KONG: SKULL ISLAND (PG-13): A team of explorers and soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster LA LA LAND SING-ALONG (PG-13): The acclaimed musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, now in a sing-along version. Culver, Pittsford LEAGUE OF EXOTIQUE DANCERS (NR): This documentary explores the world of vintage burlesque, yet also turns the spotlight on the poverty, racism, and sexism that were rampant under all the glitter. Little (Sun., Mar. 12, 3 p.m.) MR. GAGA (NR): The story of Ohad Naharin, renowned choreographer and artistic
director of the Batsheva Dance Company, an artistic genius who redefined the language of modern dance. Little (Tue., Mar. 14, 7 p.m.) STALAG 17 (1953): When two escaping American World War II prisoners are killed, the German POW camp black marketeer is suspected of being an informer in Billy Wilder’s wartime classic. Dryden (Sat., Mar. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Mon., Mar. 13, 1:30 p.m.) TALE OF TALES (2015): A fantasy film loosely inspired by the 17th century collection of fairy tales of the same name by Italian writer Giambattista Basile. Starring Selma Hayek, VIncent Cassel, and John C. Riley. Dryden (Fri., Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m; Sun., Mar. 12, 2 p.m.) [ CONTINUING ] BEFORE I FALL (PG-13): Following a fatal car accident, a teen begins to live that same day over and over again, and eventually begins to reevaluate her life. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Tinseltown, Webster A DOG’S PURPOSE (PG): A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown FENCES (PG-13): A workingclass family struggles against the heightened racial climate of 1950s Pittsburgh. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Culver FIFTY SHADES DARKER (R): The second chapter of the popular “Fifty Shades” series, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster FIST FIGHT (R): When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an afterschool fight. Starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster GET OUT (R): An AfricanAmerican man’s first visit to meet his white girlfriend’s family for the first time becomes a fight for survival in this horror-comedy
from the mind of Jordan Peele. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE GREAT WALL (PG-13): European mercenaries become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster HIDDEN FIGURES (PG-13): Based on the true story of the team of African-American women who provided NASA with the mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, and Kevin Costner. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Greece, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 (R): After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Greece, Tinseltown LA LA LAND (PG-13): Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who fall in love against the backdrop of modern-day Los Angeles in this swooning musical romance. Canandaigua, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Webster THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (PG-13): The new adventures of Batman. In LEGO form. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown LION (PG-13): A 5-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, and survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford LOGAN (R): In the near future, an aging Logan (Hugh Jackman) finds his attempts to hide from the world upended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster MOANA (PG): In this animated adventure, a young woman sets sail for a fabled island with the assistance from the legendary
demi-god Maui. Culver MOONLIGHT (R): The life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Culver, Henrietta, Pittsford MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI (PG-13): In this recent Oscar nominee, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans his age, and where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love. Little THE RED TURTLE (PG): An Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature, this dialogue-less film follows the life of a castaway shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Little ROCK DOG (PG): A starry-eyed pooch leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician in this animated family film. Culver, Greece, Tinseltown THE SALESMAN (PG-13): In this year’s Oscar-winning Best Foreign Language Film, a husband and wife move into a new flat, but an incident linked to the previous tenant throws their marriage into crisis. Little THE SHACK (PG-13): A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.” Based on the best-selling book, and starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster SPLIT (PG-13): Three girls are kidnapped by a man with 24 distinct personalities, some of whom may be more dangerous than others. Starring James McAvoy. Canandaigua, Eastview, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster TABLE 19 (PG-13): A story told from the point of view of the collection of strangers grouped together at a wedding’s “singles table.” Starring Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, and Craig Robinson. Culver, Pittsford, Tinseltown A UNITED KINGDOM (PG-13): Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s. Little, Pittsford
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Field Agent-Inspection Field Agent performs physical inspections of employers’ workplaces and prepares reports describing operations to validate the classification codes applied to the individual risk are applicable in accordance to the New York Manual for Workers Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance. The Field Agent – Inspection must be able to work with minimal supervision, and be a motivated self-starter. Duties include: • Daily traveling to employers’ workplaces • Interviewing employers and conducting on-site visits/inspections of the individual employers’ operations. • Prepare and submit inspection reports describing the operations observed • Frequent bending and standing • Travel to employer workplaces Qualifications: • BA degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience • 3+ years in insurance industry experience, preferably in audit or loss prevention. • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Attention to detail • Excellent organization, management, interpersonal and problem solving skills. • Accounting and/or investigative background preferred. • Typing and computer skills • Valid NYS Driver’s license and automobile • Resident of Rochester, New York. The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) is a non-profit, unincorporated association of insurance carriers. NYCIRB is licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services as the official workers’ compensation rate service organization in the State. In this capacity, NYCIRB provides a variety of services to the workers’ compensation industry, including data collection and analysis, and the development of loss costs and rating values. These activities, along with analytical tools, research, and customer focused services, are intended to foster a stable and healthy workers’ compensation system in the State of New York. Please email your resume to: careers@nycirb.org
Legal Ads [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Floated Magazine LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2016. Office is located in Monroe County. SSNY has designated an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] 2016 ERIE CANAL HOLDINGS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/08/16. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2066. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 705 Maple Street, Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] 20Twenty Apartments, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/6/17. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 31 Berkshire St., Rochester, NY 14607. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] 230 S. MAIN STREET, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/17/17. Office in Monroe
Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 411, Victor, NY 14564. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 1100 University Ave., Ste. 305, Rochester, NY 14607. [ NOTICE ] 290 Post LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 2/22/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 3857 Waldon Ave., LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/17. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to JRJ Property Management, LLC, 1150 Scottsville Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] 7000 West Main Leroy LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 2/6/17. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1271 Ridge Rd. West, Rochester, NY 14615. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 977 Arnett LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/8/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] AMINA HOUSING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/20/2017. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 44 West Cavalier Rd., Scottsville, NY 14546, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] AMINA REALTORS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/17/2017. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 44 West Cavalier Rd., Scottsville, NY 14546, which is also the princiapl business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Aom Elite Auto Transport LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/30/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 290 Chelsea Meadows Dr West Henrietta, NY 14586 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Arete Auto Brokerage, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/25/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process
may be served & mail to Webber Law, PLLC 171 Rutgers St Rochester, NY 14607 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Arkatecht, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on February 24, 2017. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to 887 Embury Road, Penfield, NY 14526. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Awdiw, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/11/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 169 Elm Dr Rochester, NY 14609 RA Webber Law, PLLC 171 Rutgers St Rochester, NY 14607 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Carefree Estates MHC, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/28/16. Cty: Monroe. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1672 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Charles Marino Consulting, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 11/28/16. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any
process to LLC’s principal business location at 43 Skelby Moor Ln., Fairport, NY 14450. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Cmz Enterprise, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1579 Hermance Rd Webster, NY 14580 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Excelsior Media, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 7/22/16. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to 154 Cobblestone Court Dr. #113, Victor, NY 14564. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Gregory Outdoor Advertising, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/6/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Edmond Gregory Gorges 3380 Monroe Ave #107 Rochester, NY 14618 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] JRJ Property Management LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/23/17. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1150 Scottsville Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. General Purpose.
[ NOTICE ] Kj Pac LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/6/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 688 Hightower Way Webster, NY 14580 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Knucklebones Publishing LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/10/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Hugh A. Sullivan 408 W Commercial St #4 East Rochester, NY 14445 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] MCI Properties LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 01/19/17. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 45 Sycamore St., Rochester, NY 14620. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Mechanic Street Falls, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/27/17. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to JRJ Property Management, LLC, 1150 Scottsville Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Name of LLC: PROSIGHT
DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 2/9/17. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 60 Browns Race, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Nancy Foster Design Anthropology, LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/2017 Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of processes to 160 Rockingham St, Rochester, NY 14620 Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Kinktionary Lab, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 10, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1200 A Scottsville Rd, #490E, Rochester, NY 14624 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 183 Alliance Development LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/1/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford
Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 216 Hollywood LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/8/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 75 Whitestone Ln., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 3939 West Ridge Road LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/8/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 75 Whitestone Ln., Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 4 Ways Express LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of 12/06/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 F Brook Hill Ln, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 7544 ROUTE 31, LLC.
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Legal Ads > page 27 Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/17. Office in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 15 Chatworth Circle North Fairport, New York 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Acramal Solutions, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/15/2016 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1933 N Union St. Spencerport NY 14559 Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Alliance Master Landlord LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Alliance Master Tenant LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/14/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Amitas Properties of
Syracuse, L.L.C.. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/17/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1 Crownwood Cir, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities.
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 20 South Main Street. Pittsford NY, 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ]
Notice of Formation of Bartlett Property Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/18/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 46 Sunderland Tr., Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of CASCADILLA CREEK MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/26/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 220 Hibiscus Dr., Rochester, NY 14618. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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Notice of formation of BARTON’S PARKSIDE HOTS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/2017. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 104 West Ave., Spencerport, NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful act
Notice of Formation of City Restaurant Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/28/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Mike Tascione, 384 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BEAR RUN PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/03/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Daren S. Chentow, 125 State St., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Blowout Studio LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 03-02-2017 Office location: Monroe
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Fairfax Realty, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/30/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 69 Lake Lea Road, Rochester, NY 14617 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Floodbroker Insurance Services LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/2/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process
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against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 6843 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of GASTON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/23/2017. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 76 Drexel Dr., Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of HMD Wellness, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 2/2/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 75 Crestview Dr., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Innovative Surface Designs LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) April 14th 2015. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3484 Big Ridge Rd Spencerport NY 14559. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of J.S.A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/21/2016. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1134 N. Del Sol Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of JN of New York, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on December 30, 2016. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: PO Box 10793, Rochester NY 14610. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KC Wholesale, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State
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(SSNY) 01/26/2017 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 403 Stowell Drive, Rochester, NY 14616 Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Kinktionary Lab, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 10, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1200A Scottsville Rd, STE 490E, Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. VanderVen Tree LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/23/2017. Office is located in Monroe County. Secretary of State designated as agent for service of process which shall be mailed to PO Box 1 Mendon, NY 14506. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Mainsail Studio LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/27/2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 34 Williamsburg Rd Pittsford, NY 14534 .Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Meyer Solutions LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/10/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Lawrence Meyer, 43 Gentian Way, Fairport, NY 14450, the Reg. Agt. upon whom proc. may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Militello Law Firm, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 27, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 2480 Browncroft Blvd. Rochester, NY 14625 . Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Baker Street LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/23/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Perrys Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/19/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MS Baker Street LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/25/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Natural Chemist Nutraceuticals, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/11/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1100 Fawn Wood Dr., Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of NRM Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/25/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 85 Old Well Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Ought LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State (SSNY) on 1/09/17. Office located in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to 210 South Ave., Apt. 207, Rochester, NY 14604.
Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PATRICK HOWELL STUDIOS LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) DATE. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 350 PACKETTS LANDING FAIRPORT NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Paul Adams Family Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/31/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, Attn: Paul Adams, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PRECIOUS METALS & STONES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/14/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 1555 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Thomas Nary at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Sell online gold and diamond business. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rich Porter Services, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/13/2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 65 Jewel Street Rochester NY, 14621 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of Ridge Chapel Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/8/2017. Location: Monroe. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Ridge Chapel Consulting, 1536 Fallen Leaf Terrace, Webster, NY 14580 Purpose: Any lawfull purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Roc-Prop.com, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) Dec.12, 2016.
Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 511 Winncastle St., Simi Valley, CA 93065. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ROCHESTER 1976, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/24/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 14 Arnold Park, Apt. E, Rochester, NY 14607. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ROCK 585 HOLDINGS LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/3/2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 720 LEXINGTON AVE., ROCHESTER, NY 14613. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SAAZ IM&E LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/1/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 148 East Path Rise, West Henrietta, NY 14586. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Specialized Painting Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ernest F. Ferullo, Esq., Adams Bell Adams, PC, 28 E. Main St., Ste. 600, Rochester, NY 14614. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Surya Namah LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 7, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 87 Woodgreen Drive Pittsford NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities including leasing
Legal Ads residential properties [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Thrive Studio ROC, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/15/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of WINROSS REALTY COMPANY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/06/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2100 Hylan Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of BLUEBIRD ACQUISITION, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/01/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Wisconsin (WI) on 02/21/17. Princ. office of LLC: 9600 S. 58th St., PO Box 321801, Franklin, WI 53132. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Cert. of Form. filed with Mary Ann McCoshen, Administrator, 201 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 300, Madison, WI 53703. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of CSMC 2007-C1 - 33 W 55th Street LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/20/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 600, Irving, TX 75039. LLC formed in DE on 1/18/17. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of EIP Communications I, LLC. Authority filed
with NY Dept. of State on 2/10/17. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 1435 Bedford Ave., Suite 108, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. LLC formed in DE on 7/5/16. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of HARRIS INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/21/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of MURPHY VALIANT ELECTRIC LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/07/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 01/13/17. Princ. office of LLC: 1 Commerce St., Branchburg, NJ 08876. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Brian Leary, Valiant Power Group, Inc. at the princ. office of the LLC. MA addr. of LLC: 7 Riverside Dr., Pembroke, MA 02359. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of Commonwealth, One Ashburton Pl., Rm. 1717, Boston, MA 021081512. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/01/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/03/02. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St.,
To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of South Towne CVP LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/19/17. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in DE on 12/23/16. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Community Veterinary Partners, 100 N. 20th St., Suite 302, Philadelphia, PA 19103, principal business address. DE address of LLC: 1679 S. Dupont Hwy., Suite 100, Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Oak Street Enterprises, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/18/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 206 Oak St #1 East Rochester, NY 14445 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Pawn Real Estate LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/18/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Perl Holdings LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/19/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Ridgeway Athletics, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/3/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1227 Ridgeway Ave #D Rochester, NY 14615 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] RIDGEWAY EQUITY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/17/16. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 245 Birchwood Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ]
Sassy & Fabulous LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/13/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 516 N Creek Crossings Rochester, NY 14612 General Purpose
LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 85 Silvarole Dr Rochester, NY 14623 General Purpose
principal business location: The LLC, 28 Limerick Lane, Rochester, NY 14606. Purpose: any lawful activity
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Andersen Global Limited, LLC, has filed Application For Authority with NY Secretary of State on 2/16/2017. LLC filed as foreign Limited Liability Company organized 8/8/2013 in England and Wales, United Kingdom. Monroe County office at Metropolitan Building #1000, One Clinton Ave. S., Rochester, NY 14604 (Attn: S.R. Shapiro, Esq.) SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the aforesaid Monroe County office address. Purpose: Worldwide Executive Placement.
Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Jan 18, 2017. Office location: Monroe Co., NY. Princ. Office of LLC: 33 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY 14615. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
SEABREEZE PAVEMENT OF NY, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/08/13. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 239 Mallard Drive, Rochester, NY 14622. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Smart Deli and Convenience, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on October 28, 2016. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served a copy of any process shall be mailed to Corporate Filings of New York, 90 State Street, Ste 700, Office 40 Albany, New York, 12207. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] The Gamma Nu of Phi Kappa Tau Alumni, Inc. will be holding it’s annual membership meeting at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The meeting will take place at 3440 East River Road, Rochester, NY 14623 to elect members of the Board of Directors and transact such other business which may come before the meeting. [ NOTICE ] TMJ Landscapes ETC., LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/27/17. Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1473 Stone Rd., Rochester, NY 14615. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] TOV BAY PROPERTIES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/05/16. Office: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 245 Birchwood Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Vs Real Estate Services, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/23/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] 1021 Ridge Road, LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/2017 Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of processes to 35 Cardogan Sq Rochester, NY 14625 Purpose: any lawful activity
[ NOTICE of FORMATION of SEDOR AUTO SALES, LLC ] Art. of Organization filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/27/16. Office of location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent if LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 1483 Creek Street Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ]
MB60 Action Sports, LLC Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/2017 Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of processes to 87 Eagan Blvd, Rochester, NY 14623 Purpose: any lawful activity
The name of the LLC is Finish in Four, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 2/15/17. The LLC office is located in Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 36 Bromley Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. The LLC is managed by a manager. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business.
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Notice of Formation of Holley Environmental and Weatherization, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/23/2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC,Whitney Ridge Road, Building 40, Apt. E8, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity
Notice is hereby given that Boscarino Home Solutions, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2017. The principal place of business of the company is the County of Monroe, State of New York, and the Secretary of State was designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company is: 6679 Conesus Springwater Road, PO Box 163, Conesus, NY 14435. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a company may be organized under §203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.
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[ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of U A Maintenance, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on January 30, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to
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Notice is hereby given that Boscarino Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2017. The principal place of business of the company is the County of Monroe, State of New York, and the Secretary of State was designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company is: 6679 Conesus Springwater Road, PO Box 163, Conesus, NY 14435. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a company may be organized under §203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Preventech, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on November 4, 2016 with an effective date of formation of November 4, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 114 Sunny Mill Lane, Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to The LLC, 114 Sunny Mill Lane, Rochester, New York 14626. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article 18-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 21st day of March, 2017 at 11:45 a.m., local time, at the Ebenezer Watts Building, 49 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614, in connection with the following matter: CHARLOTTE SQUARE HOMES, LLC, a New York limited liability company, for itself or an entity formed or to be formed (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition by lease, license or otherwise, of an interest in an approximately 0.75-acre parcel of land located
at 80 Charlotte Street in the City of Rochester, New York [Tax Map ID #: 106.810-0002047.002] (the “Land”); (B) the construction on the Land of ten (10) 2-story townhomes (ranging from 1460-2265 square feet each) with 2-3 bedrooms, attached garages, front deck or patio, rear patio and an outdoor pocket park (collectively, the “Improvements”), and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Facility”). The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the
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Legal Ads > page 29 Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: March 8, 2017 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Jeffrey R. Adair, Executive Director [ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing pursuant to Article l8-A of the New York State General Municipal Law will be held by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) on the 21st day of March, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., local time, in the Main Meeting Room at the Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Road, Henrietta, New York 14467, in connection with the following matter: ERIE STATION 250, LLC, a New York limited liability company, its successors or designees (collectively, the “Company”) has requested that the Agency assist with a certain Project (the “Project”), consisting of: (A) the acquisition or retention, by lease, license or otherwise of an interest in a portion of an approximately 9.35-acre parcel of land located at 250 Thruway Park Drive [part of the Thruway Industrial Park] in the Town of Henrietta, New York (the “Land”); (B) the construction on the Land of an approximately 11,292 square-foot addition (the “Improvements”) to the existing approximately 36,000 square-foot building thereon (the “Existing Improvements”); and (C) the acquisition and installation therein, thereon or thereabout of certain machinery, equipment and related personal property (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and the Improvements, the “Facility”), to be leased to the Company and subleased to eHealth Global Technologies, Inc. for use in its business as a medical record retrieval and electronic delivery service provider. The Facility will be initially operated and/or managed by the Company. The Agency will acquire an interest in the Facility and lease the Facility to the Company. The financial assistance contemplated by the Agency will consist generally of the exemption from taxation expected to be claimed by the Company as a result of the Agency taking an interest in, possession or control (by lease, license or otherwise) of the
Facility, or of the Company acting as an agent of the Agency, consisting of: (i) exemption from state and local sales and use tax with respect to the qualifying personal property portion of the Facility, (ii) exemption from mortgage recording tax with respect to any qualifying mortgage on the Facility, and (iii) exemption from general real property taxation with respect to the Facility, which exemption shall be offset, in whole or in part, by contractual payments in lieu of taxes by the Company for the benefit of affected tax jurisdictions. A copy of the Company’s application, containing the Benefit/Incentive analysis, is available for inspection at the Agency’s offices at 8100 CityPlace, 50 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be available for inspection and review at the above-scheduled Public Hearing. The Agency will at the above-stated time and place hear all persons with views in favor of or opposed to either the location or nature of the Facility, or the proposed financial assistance being contemplated by the Agency. In addition, at, or prior to, such hearing, interested parties may submit to the Agency written materials pertaining to such matters. Dated: March 8, 2017 COUNTY OF MONROE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Jeffrey R. Adair, Executive Director [ NOTICE OF SALE ] SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF MONROE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-R1,V. MICHAEL CONVERSE, et al. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 1, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of MONROE, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-R1, is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL CONVERSE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the FRONT VESTIBULE, MONROE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 39
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To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com WEST MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER, NY 14614, on April 11, 2017 at 9:30am, premises known as 271 VICTOR ROAD, FAIRPORT, NY 14450: Section 181.03 Block 1 Lot 5 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED AND SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF PERINTON, COUNTY OF MONROE AND STATE OF NEW YORK. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 10790/2014. Andrew V. Siracuse, Esq. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff [ SUMMONS ] INDEX# 2016-14145 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE ESL Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. June C. Riley, Deceased, and any persons who are heirs or distributees of June C. Riley, Deceased, and all persons who are widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as maybe deceased, and their husbands, wives,) heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Scott Riley; Dawn C. Riley; Paige C. Heidt; ESL Federal Credit Union; County of Monroe; Town of Greece; United States of America; People of the State of New York; “John Doe” and/or “Mary Roe”, Defendants. Location of property to be foreclosed: 1113 Long Pond Road, Town of Greece, Monroe County, New York TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. NOTICE: YOU MAY BE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not
respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the Answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the Answer with the Court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your property. Speak to an attorney or go to the Court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: December 8, 2016 MATTHEW RYEN, ESQ. Lacy Katzen, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Office and Post Office Address The Granite Building 130 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 324-5767 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION: The object of the above action is to foreclose a consolidated mortgage held by Plaintiff recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office on March 14, 2012 in Liber 24219 of Mortgages, page 524 in the amount of $56,100.00. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, The plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action except for June C. Riley. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Matthew A. Rosenbaum, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated February 16, 2017, and filed along with the supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Greece, County of Monroe and State of New York, being part of Town Lot 3, Township 2, Short Range, First Division, and more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 1 of the Maylong Homes Tract, Section 1, as shown on a map filed in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 157 of Maps at page 76. Said Lot No. 1 is situate on the west side of Long Pond Road and is 100 feet wide front and rear and 150 feet deep, as shown on said map. Tax Acct. No.: 074.06-1-19 Property Address: 1113 Long Pond Road, Town of Greece, Monroe County, New York [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index No.7973/2016 Filed 02/09/2017 Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the Mortgage premises is situated. CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff- against - Judith A. Luciano, as Heir and Administratrix of the Estate of Agnes G. Kozloski, Michael J. Kozloski, as Heir to the Estate of Agnes G. Kozloski, Joseph F. Kozloski, as Heir to the Estate of Agnes G. Kozloski, if living and if Joseph F. Kozloski be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, Stephen R. Kozloski, as Heir to the Estate of Agnes G. Kozloski, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America, Chili Venture, LLC, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $36,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of MONROE on April 15, 1987, in Book 8075, Page 200, covering premises known as 188 Parkway, Rochester, NY 14608. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises Described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Com plaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage Company
who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage Company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Williamsville, New York By: Stephen J. Wallace, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street (Main Office) Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-081694-F00 TO: Joseph F. Kozloski, as Heir to the Estate of Agnes G. Kozloski [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ACTION ] STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF MONROE Index #: 2016-9138 Filed on 8/16/2016 Evelyn Sawyer (Plaintiff) -against- Dominique Williams (Defendant) To the above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against you by default in a sum exceeding the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts; together with the interests, costs, and disbursements in this action, as well as any additional relief within the court’s discretion. The subject of this action stems from a motor vehicle accident that took place on Tracy Street, in the City of Rochester, on 2/20/2015, and serious injuries the Plaintiff sustained as a result therefrom. The Attorney for Plaintiff in this action has an office for business in the County of Monroe, and Plaintiff has designated the County of Monroe as the place of trial and basis of venue is the residence of the Plaintiff. The foregoing Supplemental Summons
is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Debra A. Martin of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated January 9, 2017, and is to be filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Monroe, in the City of Rochester. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: February 23, 2017. By: Kyle P. Riter, Esq. of Counsel, Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith, P.C., Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 12 Pleasant Street, Fairport, NY 14450. (585) 232-6502. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ] Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Monroe Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: I2016010873 Midfirst Bank Plaintiff vs Gerald W. Cone, Jr., Donna Cone, Frank B. Iacovangelo, Unknown Heirs To The Estate Of Rose Epstein As Heir To The Estate Of, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, John Doe (being fictitious, the names unknown to Plaintiff intended to be tenants, occupants, persons or corporations having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the property described in the complaint or their heirs at law, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors.) Defendant(s) Mortgaged Premises: 133 Alcott Road, Rochester, NY 14626 SBL #: 074.154-10 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Monroe. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown
Heirs to the Estate of Rose Epstein, Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Gail A. Donofrio of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated January 17, 2017 and to be filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Monroe, in the City of Rochester. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated December 12, 1989, executed by Gerald W. Cone, Jr., Donna Cone and Rose Epstein (who died on October 14, 1999, a resident of the county of Monroe, State of New York) to secure the sum of $71,622.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 9874, Page 223 in the Office of the Monroe County Clerk on the December 12, 1989. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 12, 1989 and recorded on February 21, 1990, in the Office of the Monroe County Clerk at Book 792, Page 263. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 24, 1997 and recorded on March 28, 1997, in the Office of the Monroe County Clerk at Book 1167, Page 187. The property in question is described as follows: 133 ALCOTT ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY 14626 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: February 14, 2017 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
Suspicions Confirmed
Despite California’s 2015 law aimed at improving the fairness of its red-light cameras, the city of Fremont (pop. 214,000, just north of San Jose) reported earning an additional $190,000 more each month last year by shortening the yellow light by two-thirds of a second at just two intersections. Tickets went up 445 percent at one and 883 percent at the other. (In November 2016, for “undisclosed reasons,” the city raised the speed limit on the street slightly, “allowing” it to reinstate the old 0.7-second-longer yellow light.)
Updates of Previous Characters — and Some Recurring Themes
Tammy Felbaum surfaced in News of the Weird in 2001 when she, originally Mr. Tommy Wyda, consensually castrated James Felbaum (her sixth husband), but he died of complications, resulting in Tammy’s manslaughter conviction. (Among the trial witnesses: a previous spouse, who had also let “expert” Tammy castrate him: “She could castrate a dog in less than five minutes.”) Felbaum, now 58, was arrested in February at the Westmoreland County (Pennsylvania) Courthouse after mouthing off at security guards searching her purse. She quipped sarcastically, “I have guns and an Uzi (and) a rocket launcher. I am going to shoot a judge today.” (She was in court on a dispute over installation of a sewer line to her trailer home.) Marissa Alexander of Jacksonville, Florida, convicted and given a 20-year sentence in 2012 for firing a warning
shot into a wall to fend off her abusive estranged husband, finally had the charges dropped in February. The persnickety trial judge had earlier determined that Florida’s notorious “Stand Your Ground” law did not apply, even though the husband admitted that he was threatening to rough up Alexander and that she never aimed the gun at him. (With that defense not allowed, Alexander was doomed under Florida’s similarly notorious 20-year mandatory sentence for aggravated assault using a gun.) In 2008, Vince Li, a passenger on a Greyhound bus in Canada, stabbed another passenger, then beheaded him and started to eat him, and in 2009 was “convicted” — but “not criminally responsible” because of schizophrenia. He has been institutionalized and under treatment since then, and in February, doctors signed off on an “absolute” release back into society for Li (now known as Will Baker) — declining a “conditional” release, which would have required continued monitoring. Manitoba province law requires absolute discharge if doctors conclude, on the “weight of the evidence,” that the patient is no longer a “significant” safety threat. Doris Payne, 86, was arrested once again for shoplifting — this time at an upscale mall in an Atlanta suburb in December — but according to a 2013 documentary, “careerwise,” she has stolen more than $2 million in jewelry from high-end shops around the world. No regrets, she said on the film, except “I regret getting caught.” Said her California-based lawyer, “Aside from her ‘activities,’ she is a wonderful person with a lot of fun stories.”
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Resolve any feelings you have that are keeping you from settling down or pursuing someone who is good for you. Make a motion to change your mindset to spending more oneon-one time with someone with substance. Chasing the rush of love won’t lead to stability. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t settle for someone who isn’t right for you. Question how much you have in common and if you feel a connection mentally, physically and emotionally. Laughter and feeling comfortable with each other should be a positive signal that you’ve met Mr. or Ms. Right.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Disillusionment will set in when it comes to love if you believe everything someone tells you. Take a step back and consider what’s fact and what’s fiction before you give your heart to a smooth talker looking for someone to lean on. If the connection isn’t equal, take a pass. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t waffle when it comes to love. If someone fits into your life and brings you joy, say yes and keep moving forward. But if someone makes you nervous and you don’t share the same values, move on swiftly before you feel stuck. Hesitation will lead to loss.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is all around you, but your busy life and quick pace will make it very difficult for you to notice if someone is interested in you. Slow down and take a little time to have fun and get to know some of the acquaintances you make this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It will be difficult for you to see clearly when it comes to relationships. You’ll have to sift through what potential suitors say to you carefully. Ulterior motives are present, and the likelihood of someone trying to take advantage of you or what you have will leave you disheartened.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Change will be a huge attraction for you. The partner who offers excitement, innovative ideas and mental stimulation will capture your attention. Don’t feel you have to make a snap decision. Take your time, enjoy the ride and see where it takes you. Live in the moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get involved in something unique that sparks your imagination, and you will discover you aren’t alone in your search for the unknown. When you go about finding love differently and you don’t rule out anyone due to his or her background, you’ll be surprised by how well you get along.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be caught between wanting to settle down and the fear of being trapped. Press forward with optimism and the honesty to admit what sort of relationship you are searching for, and you will stand a better chance of finding someone who is looking for a similar lifestyle. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at past relationships, and consider what attracted you the most. Reconnect with someone you still have feelings for, or look for someone who has similar traits. You will attract and should avoid anyone who expects to be taken care of or is high maintenance.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Step up and take control. If you love someone, say so. Make the first move; it’s best to find out where you stand so you can move forward one way or another. You’ll have plenty of opportunity, so don’t get down if someone isn’t receptive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There will be highs and lows when it comes to love. Honesty will play a role, along with trying too hard to be what someone is looking for instead of who you are. Don’t hide who you are, and you will find the partner who is right for you.
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