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Cuomo, Biden, and 2020

We read now that Governor Cuomo has come out in support of Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential race. I haven’t always thought much of Cuomo’s machinations (government by three men in a room, $9 million for distracting road signs that aren’t even legal by Interstate Highway standards – are you kidding me?), but in this case I think he is spot on.

Recommended reading: Mr. Biden’s book, “Promise Me, Dad,” about the year in which he coped with his son Beau’s debilitating cancer (not the first tragedy in his life, either) while maintaining his duties – masterfully – as Barack Obama’s vice president and contemplating a run for the presidency himself.

In this book it becomes clear, in detail, that if you want a president who has maintained a reputation for statesmanship and decency, and during his tenure has dealt face to face with just about every world leader of import, Joe Biden should command your attention.

Cuomo’s right about Mr. Biden’s credentials versus the competition: “You don’t hire an airline pilot who has never flown a plane.”

BRUCE BEARDSLEY

True police accountability

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I read your articles about Mayor Lovely Warren’s proposed Police Accountability Board and am dismayed, if not mad as hell.

The mayor’s proposal portrays a lack of transparency and may yet be another toothless endeavor.

Having police leadership and collective bargaining retain

control over performance reviews and dismissals is what already exists. How is that meaningful?

The plan appears to have no serviceable agenda for addressing the chief citizen complaint: excessive force and the culture in which it exists. And if reports are true, the PAB appears to have little in the way of resources to carry out its charge. Too many citizens have little meaningful redress when face-to-face contact with police goes awry.

The city should address several issues if a Police Advisory Board is to be successful: 1) Police must have a thorough psychometric evaluation prior to training; 2) The police department should change the emphasis from offensive tactics and weapons to defensive de-escalation and negotiation; 3) The number of veterans admitted to policing should be restricted; 4) The police department should rethink the use of justifiable homicide as the rationale for what appears to be an escalating violent culture in policing; 5) The city should demilitarize local police; 6) The RPD should stop placing armed police in situations where “hard enforcement” does not belong, such as schools and domestic disputes; 7) Civil forfeiture should be eliminated; it creates an excuse for justified lawlessness; 8) If police union’s bargaining unit, police chiefs, the Police Advisory Board Alliance, and the mayor’s office truly want to establish a historic mechanism for the public to have redress for their complaints, employ Occam’s razor: on-line redress.

Unless governmental agencies and their delegates formalize a solid citizen-centric PAB with specific long-term agenda and transparency, I’ll remain dismayed.

GL CHARPIED

Helping addicted inmates

On our article on the Monroe County Jail’s new program to provide dedicated housing and services for inmates with substance-abuse problems who want treatment: This

is a great step. Most county jails around this country just lock up the drug user without any medical help, and to kick cold turkey will only lead those inmates, once released, to use again. But this program will give those userinmates a chance to live.

SHANE LAFFERTY

God bless Sheriff Baxter. Finally some common-sense action!

ROCCO STAGNITTO

I’m so glad to hear this. When inmates are addicts who get locked up, they think “I’m sober now.” Yet as soon as they get out of jail they go stir crazy and over-indulge, back in the same bad habits.

Without a program to help them “relearn” how to act more healthy, they won’t be able to.

They need the resources and to be given the tools to lead a better life. Otherwise, they will end up back in jail and the process will repeat.

JESSICA ROSE

Correcting ourselves Our January 16 article “Rochester Bike Projects Roll On” incorrectly stated the location of the city’s first completed cycle track. It’s the one built along Union and Howell Streets as part of the Inner Loop East fill-in. The article also incorrectly stated that the Roc the Riverway project includes plans to redevelop Court Street, when in fact the plan is to redevelop Broad Street by removing the deck above the old aqueduct under the street.

And in our January 16 item previewing pianist Vadym Kholodenko’s performance, we incorrectly said that he is Russian. He is Ukrainian.

News. Music. Life.

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URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

Picking a candidate to run against Trump The presidency of Donald Trump has passed its half-way mark. And from here on, news about Trump will compete with coverage of the people hoping to run against him.

Hillary Clinton, rather than Donald Trump, ought to be planning a campaign for a second term, of course. The reasons she isn’t ought to guide Democrats, Republicans, and third parties as they prepare for the 2020 election. It’s clear that Russia meddled during the 2016 campaign. And Russia hacked. But Russia didn’t cast votes, Americans did. Enough Americans wanted Donald Trump to be president – and enough Americans didn’t want Hillary Clinton – that Trump is the person preparing for a second term.

Enough Americans shrugged off Trump’s lies and misogyny, enough Americans identified with his anger, racism, and xenophobia that he won the presidency, fair and square.

The anger, racism, misogyny, and xenophobia won’t be gone when the next presidential campaign begins. And there’s no reason to think that our gullibility in the face of fake news will, either.

We’ve become too wedded to headlines, too prone to seek only opinions that agree with ours. And as a New York Times article argued on Sunday, we’ve become too lazy to engage our reasoning skills.

In that climate, on November 3, 2020, we’ll vote for president again.

The first caucuses and primaries are just over a year away. The first presidential debates will be this coming June. Seven Democrats are already running, and some of the best-known likely candidates haven’t announced yet.

Deciding who to vote for won’t be easy. But we’d better do a better job during the selection process this time.

On my list of qualifications so far: • I want a candidate who can defeat Trump. This is too dangerous a time for a protest vote.

• I want a candidate who can help turn the country around. Someone who can help us regain our status as a country that respects and encourages scientific discovery. Someone who recognizes

Deciding who to vote for won’t be easy. But we’d better do a better job during the selection process in 2020. the threat of climate change. I want a president who understands the need for regulations that protect us from harmful substances and harmful business practices.

I want a president who respects and works with the leaders of other countries.

• I want a president who can move us ahead, somebody who can convince Congress that health care and quality education are a right that all Americans deserve.

• I want a president with the experience that the job requires.

• And I want a president who can pull the country together, someone who can educate, inspire, and lead. Right now, divisiveness and hostility in the country are a very real threat to its stability.

We’ll always have divisions, but we need leaders who respect their critics as well as the people in their base.

And while it’s not a “qualification,” I hope the next president will be a person of color, a woman, or both. It’s hard to overstate the importance of our election of Barack Obama and what that said, to ourselves and to the world. Obama epitomized the America we say we are: a nation of many colors, backgrounds, and beliefs, one that celebrates its diversity rather than fearing it.

Far too often, we’re not that nation, but on Election Day 2008, and again in 2012, we were. With the election of Donald Trump, our darker nature took over, for a lot of reasons.

We owe it to ourselves to right that wrong a little over a year and nine months from now.

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More schools on ‘receivership’ list

Five Rochester schools have been removed from the list of schools the State Education says needed major improvement in order to stay open, but 10 more have been added to the list of Receivership schools, which the SED says need academic improvement. The district is required to develop a plan to turn the school’s performance around within two to three years, and the school receives additional funding to support the plan.

If the school doesn’t meet the goals, the state education commissioner can give the school board a set of options, including closing the school.

One of the five Rochester schools removed from the list, School 9, was one of only two schools in the state to be designated a school in Good Standing after being on the Receivership list for three years.

Also removed from Receivership status were Schools 3, 8, 17, and 45.

The schools will continue to be monitored, and they’ll receive additional support to help ensure that the gains they’ve made become permanent.

The 10 schools going into Receivership are elementary Schools 10, 16,19,

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28, 33, and the following upper schools: Wilson Foundation Academy, Edison Career and Technology High School, Integrated Arts and Technology High School, Leadership Academy for Young Men, and Vanguard Collegiate High School.

Education department officials found that two other Receivership schools – Monroe High School and Northeast High School – have made “demonstrable improvements,” but they remain on the list.

The Rochester school district has 48 schools, with 14 rated as in Good Standing.

More headliners for Jazz Fest

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the latest additions to its list of headliners for this summer’s event.

The performers: R&B legend Patti LaBelle, June 22: Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn with Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama, June 25; and actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, June 26. All three concerts will take place in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 25, at rochesterjazz.com.

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Council decisions start packed election period

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Two City Council members have decided not to seek re-election in November, and Rochester Democrats will start considering someone to run for their seats soon.

Northwest District Council member Molly Clifford, executive director at Community Health Strategies, announced on Tuesday that she won’t run again. She was first elected in 2015. And the East District’s Elaine Spaull, director of the Center for Youth, announced last week that won’t seek re-election. She has served on Council for 11 years.

All four district seats will be on the November ballot. Northeast District Council member Michael Patterson says he plans to seek re-election. The South District’s Adam McFadden says he hasn’t decided yet but is “leaning in favor of it.”

Attorney Michael Geraci says he plans to run for Spaull’s seat, and Spaull says she’s backing him. And Mary Lupien, a progressive activist who ran a strong race for an at-large Council seat in 2017, says she is considering running for Spaull’s seat.

Both are Democrats. The Green Party’s Dave Sutliff-Atias has also announced his candidacy.

The campaign for the November general election will be a particularly busy one: In addition to the district Council seats, voters will choose all 29 County Legislators, the county executive, the district attorney, four of the seven Rochester school board members, town supervisors, town board members in several suburbs, a state supreme court justice, two County Court and two City Court judges, and several town justices.

State legislation consolidating the state and federal primaries on June 22 left local Democrats with a compressed time frame for their endorsement process. Typically, they’d be reviewing local and county candidates in March and April, with the county convention in May. Monroe County Democratic leaders say they now hope to have district designating meetings between January 23 and February 9 and the countywide designating meeting soon after, perhaps on February 13.

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City Council has two proposals in front of it dealing with police oversight: one from the mayor and one of its own. Both include major changes from the current system, but they differ in key areas.

Coming up next: public forums.

POLITICS | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

Council nearing vote on police oversight reform One of the most important reforms in recent Rochester history – changing the way the city handles complaints about police conduct – is likely to be voted on by City Council in February.

After months of study, Council released its proposal last week for a Police Accountability Board with broad powers.

Council will hold the first of three public forums on its plan on Wednesday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.at the Frederick Douglass R-Center, 999 South Avenue, adjacent to School 9.

The remaining forums will be on Monday, January 28, at the Danforth R-Center, 200 West Avenue, and on Thursday, January 31, in the City Hall Atrium, 30 Church Street, downtown, both from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

No advance sign-up will be required.

Currently, investigations into civilian complaints about police conduct are done by the Professional Standards Section of the Rochester Police Department. Civilians filing the complaints are interviewed by police officers, and the police chief decides whether an officer’s conduct violates department policies and what discipline, if any, results.

Community activists and socialjustice groups have pushed for change

for decades, but city officials have felt limited in what they could do. State law protects officers’ personnel records, and the city’s labor contract with the police union stipulates that the police chief is responsible for discipline.

Both Council and Mayor Lovely Warren have agreed that the current system has to change, and they both want to establish a Police Accountability Board whose members would be civilians, not police officers. Both want the board to have the power to investigate complaints about officers’ conduct.

But Warren’s proposed legislation, released in late December, keeps discipline in the hands of the police chief.

Under Council’s legislation, the Police Accountability Board would develop a “discipline matrix” that would stipulate discipline for specific levels of misconduct, and the Accountability Board would have discipline authority based on that matrix.

The composition of the Accountability Board is also different in the two proposals. Under Warren’s legislation, the mayor would choose three members of the board, City Council would choose three, and four would be recommended by the Police Accountability Board

Alliance, a group of activists and community organizations that have been pressing for major reform of Rochester’s police oversight system.

City Council’s board would be composed of four people chosen by Council, one from each Council district; one chosen by the mayor; and four selected from 12 nominated by the Police Accountability Board Alliance.

Council has held Warren’s legislation in committee, and it plans to vote on its own legislation at its February 19 meeting. And while Council President Loretta Scott says Council might make changes to its legislation based on public comments at this month’s forums, all nine Council members have signed onto the current version, so it doesn’t seem likely that there’ll be major revisions.

If Council approves its legislation, it’s considered likely that the police union will sue the city. And Warren has said repeatedly that her version of a Police Accountability Board is the only one that can withstand a legal challenge.

But in an interview earlier this month, Council President Scott sounded firm.

“We’ll just have to face that if it happens,” she said. “We can’t not do this out of fear of being sued.”

Rochester City Council President Loretta Scott PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

Leaders of the Police Accountability Board Advisory Committee, whose efforts led to Council’s tough stand, called Council’s legislation “a stunning victory for the community on the journey toward justice.”

“Assuming Rochester City Council passes the legislation that they’ve introduced,” the committee said in a statement thanking Council for its legislation, “Rochester, New York, will shoot to the top of the list as having the most comprehensive police accountability system in the nation.”

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EDUCATION | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Warren’s considering involvement in schools There has been widespread community concern about the Rochester school district for years. That concern seems to have grown, though, in the wake of the tough assessment by the district’s state-appointed Distinguished Educator, Jaime Aquino.

And based on several community forums, Mayor Lovely Warren says she believes the community wants city government – and her personally – to become more involved in the district.

Warren has released a report, “Putting Our Children First,” summarizing comments made by parents, community leaders, and students during input sessions and a telephone town hall in December. During the input sessions, which Warren says she held in response to the Aquino report, participants were asked to discuss Aquino’s findings and “help identify areas for future community partnerships that will promote our children’s success and learning,” Warren’s report says.

The report summarizes the comments from those sessions. Among the findings: More than 78 percent of participants want the district to be led by “a variation” of an elected board, a superintendent, and a partnership with the board, teachers, parents, and City Hall. They preferred that rather than leadership principally by an elected board or a “stronger and more independent superintendent.”

Nearly 91 percent said they would like to see Warren enter into a “formal partnership” with the district.

Warren is weighing several options and has

Mayor Lovely Warren talks to people who attended her forums about the distinguished educators report on city schools. PHOTO BY RENÉE HEININGER 6 CITY

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not made a decision about what she can or wants to do, according to Chief of Staff Alex Yudelson. Warren is not seeking full mayoral control, which would put governance of the district completely under her supervision, Yudelson said. But, he said, “Nothing is off the table.”

Mayoral control is a “loaded term,” Yudelson said. And it’s highly controversial.

City Council member Malik Evans was school board president in 2009 when thenMayor Bob Duffy proposed it, and he fought aggressively against it. So did the Rochester Teachers Union and many others in the community.

There are different forms of mayoral control, though. In some, the elected school board is abolished, and the mayor hires the superintendent and appoints a school board.

In others, the public elects some school board members and the mayor appoints some.

Regardless of the form, another proposal for mayoral control in Rochester is likely to be met with strong opposition. That alone could discourage Warren from taking it on when she’s already dealing with the hugely controversial issue of Police Oversight Board.

But there is a “need for some kind of increased partnership,” Yudelson says.

The city and the school district already

collaborate in some ways. Many students go to city-operated recreation centers for afterschool activities such as mentoring, sports, and art. Many city police officers serve as school security officers. And Mayor Warren is a frequent visitor in city schools, where she’s often greeted like a pop star. Young children especially flock to her.

But in most respects, the district and city government are entirely separate entities. And regardless of what Warren is considering, state law limits how much direct involvement the mayor and City Council can have in Rochester’s schools.

For instance, City Council votes on the final approval of the district’s annual budget.

But Council can vote only to approve or reject the district’s budget, which is now approaching $1 billion. Council does not have the legal authority to approve individual items in the budget or require changes before approving it in its entirety. Council’s vote is all or nothing, and rejecting the budget could threaten the district’s stability, which Council members would be reluctant to do. But over the years, many Council members have complained about the size of the district’s budget and the low academic achievement.

The nearly $1 billion budget includes $119 million that the state requires the city to provide each year under something called the Maintenance of Effort. The MOE has long been a contentious issue with city officials because neither the mayor nor City Council have any control over how the district spends that money.

Giving the mayor or Council some type of control over the budget would require a change in state legislation, however. And reducing the amount of money the district receives from the city could result in larger class sizes and fewer teachers.

Still, Warren clearly feels she needs to do something. And she agrees with Distinguished

Educator Aquino’s analysis of the district’s myriad problems, especially the high rate of superintendent and and other leadership turnover. The instability that creates is felt not only by parents and students, but at City Hall, too, says Yudelson.

The Warren report also shows strong support

for “community schools,” in which schools “serve as neighborhood centers that offer wrap-around services” for families – health care, for instance. More than 90 percent of the people participating in the telephone town hall said they support a community schools model.

Community schools have become popular in districts across the country, and they’ve shown that they can increase parental and neighborhood involvement. Teachers, administrators, and parents work together not only to design curriculum and staffing that meet the needs of students but also to design the services for families.

The district now operates 11 community schools, and all but four are showing significant improvement. They all have longer instruction time and some types of wrap around services. Some even have laundry rooms for students.

But while parents and community leaders at Warren’s forums said they want more social workers and more wrap-around services for students and families in all city schools, funding has been a challenge and can require a lot of coordinated support from non-profits and government agencies. More than a decade ago, school and community leaders attempted to create a Rochester Children’s Zone modeled after the Harlem Children’s Zone founded by Geoffrey Canada.

That school was known for pioneering a community school with wrap-around services. But support for Rochester’s version dropped off within two years.

Although the mayor has not indicated what kind of partnership she’ll be seeking, Chief of Staff Yudleson says city officials spent two days in Albany having preliminary discussions with state and education officials there. Warren is waiting to see how the school board responds to the recommendations Aquino made in his report, Yudelson said.

The school board and district administration are developing a plan that is supposed to detail how they will implement those recommendations. It’s due to Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia on February 8.

At a recent public meeting held by Elia, Regents Wade Norwood and T. Andrew Brown indicated that they would pursue new legislation if the district’s plan isn’t a solid one. Norwood said it may be needed anyway.

And in a recent telephone interview,

Assemblymember Harry Bronson said he agrees with much of Aquino’s report. And he’s been encouraging people across the spectrum to work together.

“People have to put their interests aside and make educating children their number one mission,” Bronson said. He’s not interested in “blowing up the system right now,” he said. But it’s time for a regrouping, and the Aquino report is helping the community do that, Bronson said.

“We’ve got a shot,” Bronson said. “Let’s take it.”

Some people at the forums said more social workers and psychologists are needed in city schools. PHOTO BY RENÉE HEININGER

What students and parents said

The mayor’s community input sessions in December highlighted some concerns students have about city schools. For example, many elementary students said they liked school and their teachers, but as students reached the upper grades, their attitudes about school became more negative.

Some said their teachers and counselors don’t see their potential or encourage them to pursue higher goals.

Others said that their teachers aren’t culturally competent. Many students said that going through the metal detection system when entering school makes them feel like they’re going to prison.

A big concern of parents showed up in both the Aquino report and the mayor’s: parent engagement. Both reports said that parents often don’t feel welcome in city schools. rochestercitynewspaper.com

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DEMOCRATS ARE TAKING A CRACK AT FROZEN LEGISLATION IN ALBANY

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NEW YORK GOVERNMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE

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or most of the past four decades, there’s been a reliable power dynamic in Albany. Democrats controlled the Assembly, Republicans controlled the Senate, and the two chambers went back and forth on budgets and legislation until there was either compromise, stalemate, or some other form of inaction.

Whether that was good or bad was a constant source of discussion inside and outside the capital.

But for basically the first time since 1975, New York doesn’t have a divided government. Democrats held on to the Assembly as well as the governor’s office in the November election, and they flipped control of the State Senate.

(Democrats did have a majority in the Senate in 2009 and 2010, but they struggled to keep control over the chamber.)

For Democratic lawmakers, progressive activists, and some reform groups, the change is a big deal. They’ve argued for a long time that Senate Republican leaders were bogging down progress on some big issues and were outright blocking important legislation from coming to the floor. Leading up to the November election, they argued that Democratic control of the Senate and of state government as a whole would allow for a slew of bottled-up legislation to make it to the governor’s desk.

CANNABIS

In all likelihood, 2019 will be the year New York legalizes cannabis for use by adults over 21. The governor has included legislation ending cannabis prohibition in his recently released budget proposal, and leaders in both the Assembly and Senate support legalization.

Cuomo is late to the push for legalizing marijuana in New York; even just a couple of years ago, he resisted the idea and framed marijuana as a gateway drug. In the state Assembly, however, Democratic member Crystal Peoples-Stokes led the development of a bill that not only ended the state’s prohibition on cannabis, but approached legalization as a social-justice issue.

Times, apparently, have changed. And when Cuomo announced in late 2018 that he’d pursue marijuana legalization in the first 100 days of 2019, he, too, framed it as a social justice issue. He has stayed on-message since, and has been careful not to play up cannabis as a revenue booster. His budget briefing book specifically notes that of 800,000 arrests for possession of small amounts of weed, the majority of those arrested are people of color.

“Let’s create an industry that empowers the poor communities that pay the price and not the rich corporations who come in to make a profit,” Cuomo said during his State of the State and budget address.

Both Cuomo’s legislation and the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the bill sponsored by Peoples-Stokes and Senator

The 2019 legislative session is now going full bore and so far, the Democrats, progressive activists, and reform groups have been right.

Last week, the Assembly passed a bill extending state antidiscrimination protections on things such as housing and employment to transgender people. This was the 11th time the Assembly had passed the bill, but for the first time, the Senate voted on the legislation and passed it 42-19. (Republican Senators Joe Robach and Rich Funke voted against the bill, though some other Republicans supported it.)

Both chambers also passed a package of voting reforms last week that would: • Close a problematic campaign finance loophole; • Hold state and federal primaries on the same day rather than on separate days, as New York has in the past; • Allow 16- and 17-year-olds to “pre-register” to vote before they are voting age; • Require the state Board of Elections to automatically transfer people’s voter registration to their new address when they move; • Begin the process of amending the state Constitution to allow same-day voter registration and to allow voting by mail without citing a reason.

Voting rights advocates and good-government groups have

Liz Krueger, are incredibly complex. Both set up a framework for regulating and taxing marijuana, essentially treating it the same as booze or tobacco. Cuomo’s proposal creates an Office of Cannabis Management, while the Peoples-Stokes and Krueger bill puts marijuana under the regulatory purview of the state Liquor Authority.

The proposals are similar in other ways, too; Cuomo even named his bill the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act. Both establish licenses for different types of commercial marijuana business, including cultivation, wholesale, and retail says. And they also restrict vertical integration; Cuomo’s proposal would prohibit cultivators from owning retail businesses, for example.

But there are some noticeable differences, too. The MRTA lays out a process for reclassifying past convictions and resentencing anyone currently incarcerated on marijuana convictions.

Cuomo’s proposal calls for reviewing and sealing past convictions, but it’s not clear how that may impact people currently incarcerated on marijuana convictions.

Even with the governor’s proposal on the table, social justice and marijuana advocates see the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act as the ideal. They like things they see in Cuomo’s proposal, but they’ve had a hand in putting together the MRTA. And they’ve had time to scrutinize it; again, these are complex bills that alter a lot of state laws.

spent years, if not decades, pushing for some of these reforms.

The change in Albany’s political dynamic will certainly mean a change in the issues that get addressed and the legislation that gets passed.

For example, the fight about bringing the Reproductive Health Act to a vote is over. The Assembly and Senate expected to vote on the legislation yesterday -- January 22 -- the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision; the chambers hadn’t finished voting as of press time. The New York bill modernizes state abortion laws and brings them in line with the rights and protections guaranteed under Roe. Cuomo has also called on both chambers to go a step further; he wants them to begin the process of amending the state Constitution so that it protects women’s reproductive rights.

And the discussion around cannabis legalization isn’t so much about whether it’ll happen, but what it’ll look like.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has included legalization in the budget proposal he just submitted to legislators.

But legal cannabis is just one of the persisting, complex, or pressing issues that will receive more serious consideration with the whole of New York’s legislative and executive branches under Democratic control. Here’s a look at several of them.

While Cuomo says his proposal is based around social justice, the advocates know for certain that the Peoples-Stokes and Krueger bill is rooted in it.

“When we look to any states as a model for that, we don’t really have any,” says Mary Kruger, executive director of Roc NORML, the local chapter of the national pro-legalization group. “It’s kind of been an afterthought in a lot of states, so we are advocating for it to be in the forefront of the conversation.”

Cannabis prohibition has “fueled the growth of an illicit industry” and has been “disproportionately enforced in communities of color,” says a summary of MRTA from the Drug Policy Alliance, which advocates for legalization.

The Alliance, NORML, and other advocates see one part of the MRTA as crucial. It takes a substantial portion of the revenue generated by taxing cannabis cultivation, product production, and sales, and reinvests it in the communities most harmed by the war on drugs, particularly low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. The money would be designated for community-based projects, including adult education, job training, afterschool programs, and re-entry services.

Some of the money would also go toward drug treatment programs.

Cuomo’s proposal also directs how marijuana revenues would be used, and

there is some overlap with the MRTA. But MRTA advocates are still dissecting the Cuomo proposal.

The governor’s plan would also allow for county and local governments to “opt out,” though it’s not exactly clear which aspects of legalization they can opt out of.

Regardless of how New York legalizes cannabis, there will still be some tough-toaddress questions and concerns about: • Driving under the influence of marijuana. Police have been charging people with driving while impaired by marijuana for years, but officers and legalization supporters alike say that law enforcement needs better methods and standards to determine impairment. The state will likely put some research money toward that end.

• Marijuana and money. Federally chartered banks are generally reluctant to provide loans for cannabis businesses or to take their deposits, since marijuana is still illegal at the federal level and the banks don’t want to run afoul of the law. Securing funding to start a business will be a challenge, as will basic cash handling.

• The state’s strictly-regulated medical cannabis industry. With marijuana more widely available, presumably the medical cannabis dispensaries will seek changes to the state program. They may also try to get in on some aspect of the non-medical business, such as cultivation. rochestercitynewspaper.com

CITY 9

BAIL REFORM

When people get arrested and held on bail, they risk losing their jobs, their housing, and even custody of their children. And it can all happen before they’ve even stood trial, creating a situation where people are effectively punished before they’re convicted.

For many people accused of an offense, this isn’t a problem. They’re able to come up with money to post the bail set by a judge, so they’re released from jail while they await trial.

But that’s not how it works for everyone. The New York Civil Liberties Union released a report last year showing that in Upstate counties, thousands of people were spending days or weeks in jail, even though their bail was set relatively low.

Between 2010 and 2014, the report said, more than 6,600 people spent at least a week in the Monroe County Jail on bail of $1,000 or less. Approximately 1,900 of those people were held on bail of $250 or less.

The statewide #FREEnewyork campaign, first launched in 2017, has been pushing the governor and state lawmakers to address several issues around mass incarceration, and bail reform is one of them. The campaign wants the state to eliminate cash bail and explore equitable alternatives, Ashley Gantt, the campaign’s Rochester organizer, said during an interview in November.

Governor Cuomo’s 2020 budget proposal includes legislation that would initiate a series of changes around bail and pretrial detention as a whole. The legislation will “eliminate money as a means of determining freedom,” says a press release from the governor’s office.

It’s likely that the legislation will emphasize releasing people without bail or with some condition other than a monetary guarantee. The legislation will also require police to issue appearance tickets for low-level offenses and create a process for district attorneys to request a hearing to determine whether defendants may be held in jail prior to trial, the press release says.

More details about the proposal are sure to emerge as advocates and legislators review the legislation.

Cuomo included similar bail and pretrial detention changes in last year’s budget proposal, but those reforms didn’t survive negotiations with the Assembly and Senate.

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Roc NORML officers Steve VanDeWalle, deputy director, and Mary Kruger, executive director, say that New York needs to end the prohibition on adult use of cannabis for adult use, and that it needs to come at legalization from a social justice standpoint. PHOTO BY RENÉE HEININGER

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is a massive problem that’s happening on a global scale. And it’s having measurable effects on New York: the gradual warming of water bodies in the Adirondacks, a marked increase in the intensity of heavy rainstorms, the proliferation of lyme diseasecarrying ticks, and hotter summers, among myriad other things.

New York has history of taking action at some level to reduce its climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, Republican Governor George Pataki signed New York onto a multi-state effort to cap carbon emissions from power plants. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – which he helped develop – continues today.

The Legislature has backed incentives for and investment in renewables, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles.

And Cuomo has issued executive orders compelling some state agencies to enact policies and regulations to boost low- and no-carbon electricity. The state Public Service Commission, acting at his request, approved a requirement for the state’s utilities to get 50 percent of their electricity

from renewable sources by 2030.

But climate activists and some Democratic lawmakers want to see aggressive targets written right into state law.

“Right now we have aspirations,” says Sue Hughes-Smith of the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition. “That’s all an executive order is.”

Hughes-Smith and the RPCC are part of the NY Renews coalition, which is advocating for passage of the Climate and Community Protection Act. The Assembly has approved the bill during the past three sessions, but Senate Republican leaders never allowed a vote on it.

If passed, the act would firm up the “50 percent by 2030” target in state law and would also require that by 2050, all power in New York comes from clean energy sources. It would require the state to develop a plan for achieving those targets, and it stipulates that the plan must include specific, enforceable benchmarks.

The act would create a 25-person committee of experts, environmental justice advocates, climate advocates, and state agency representatives to help develop and implement the plan. The act would also

require state agencies to consider the climate impacts in any of the work they do, from regulations to projects, Hughes-Smith says.

Cuomo’s executive budget proposal includes a package of similar legislation, which he calls a Green New Deal; he’s seizing on a phrase that environmentalists and the Green Party popularized around two decades ago.

His proposal would require, by law, New York’s power to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2040; by 2030, utilities would have to get 70 percent of their energy from renewable sources. The budget proposal also includes new targets for wind and solar power development, as well as a separate target for off-shore wind development, and $1.5 billion in competitive awards for energy storage, solar, and wind projects. It also includes workforce development funding to train workers for clean energy jobs.

The governor’s legislation would also convene a Climate Action Council with similar composition to the committee proposed in the Climate and Community Protection Act. And that group would develop a plan to make the state carbon neutral.

In a response to Cuomo’s State of the State and budget address, the NY Renews coalition said it “welcomes the major climate policy” Cuomo included in his executive budget. “It is heartening to see progress towards a fossil-free New York,” the statement said.

But the group argues that the Climate and Community Protection Act is still the better legislation, though sponsors haven’t yet reintroduced it in the Assembly or Senate. Compared to the governor’s proposal, it has a more specific timeline for “eliminating greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide” in New York.

The CCPA also has a stronger emphasis on investing state energy funding so that it leads to emissions reductions, job creation, and healthier environments for low-income communities and communities of color, NY Renews said. Those communities have disproportionately suffered from the harmful effects of burning fossil fuels, they said.

Climate activists and environmental groups see this session as their best and soonest opportunity to get aggressive climate legislation passed in New York, so they’ll be lobbying hard. And in all likelihood, legislators will end up negotiating with the governor over various climate- and energy-related provisions in this state budget.

HEALTH CARE

New York needs to improve its health care system. On that fundamental premise, there’s wide agreement across party and ideological spectrums. But lawmakers, progressive and conservative organizations, business groups, health care providers, and think tanks differ on what fixes need to be made.

Discussions around health care reform in New York typically focus on insurance coverage: the need to improve it or replace it with a public single-payer system. And that’s what the governor and legislators will be debating in the coming weeks.

Cuomo’s budget proposal includes legislation that will build key Obamacare provisions into state law. During his address to Senate and Assembly members and in his budget briefing book, Cuomo framed the actions as being necessary to protect New Yorkers from federal attacks on the Affordable Care Act. If President Donald Trump, his administration, or Congress succeed in eroding the ACA, many people could face higher premiums or risk losing access to affordable insurance.

Rohith Palli of Rochester for NY Health says that a statewide single-payer health coverage program would save New Yorkers money and give them better access to necessary care. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

The budget proposal would make New York State of Health, the state’s health insurance marketplace, a matter of state law. (It was established by executive order.) The budget proposal would also: • Require every person in New York to have health insurance; • Ban insurers from denying coverage to people with preexisting conditions; • Mandate that all insurance policies in New York meet the minimum coverage requirements that are part of the ACA; • Put into law certain requirements around prescription drug benefits.

Cuomo’s budget would also establish a commission of health policy experts, supported by the state Department

of Health and state Department of Financial Services, to examine options for achieving universal health care access in New York. Among the things the commission would look at, according to the governor’s budget briefing book: ways to strengthen the commercial insurance market, how to get people covered who can’t afford health insurance or who are currently ineligible for assistance programs, and how to change reimbursement models so they are efficient enough to generate savings that offset the costs of expanded coverage.

But single-payer advocates are unlikely to embrace the governor’s proposal and will instead rally around the New York Health Act, which the Assembly has voted

on and passed in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Senate has never voted on it.

(The bill hasn’t yet been reintroduced in either chamber.)

“Right now, we have a health system that rations care based on who has the ability to pay and leaves out a lot of vulnerable groups from getting health care that they need, and in the process is very wasteful,” says Rohith Palli, a medical student at the University of Rochester who’s active with Rochester for NY Health, the local affiliate of the statewide Campaign for New York Health.

The NY Health Act would provide comprehensive health care coverage for all New Yorkers, which would be funded through a new tax levied against employer payrolls. Employers would have to cover at least 80 percent of the tax, but could choose to cover all of it if they wanted.

Palli and other advocates say that individuals, employers, and New York’s governments would all save money under the new system. The state would assume all Medicaid costs, which would lift a burden off of county governments (and the residents who pay property taxes), they say. It would also relieve employers of having to search for health plans for their workers. And though there would be a new payroll tax, insurance premiums and copays would be eliminated.

The New York Health plan would also eliminate billing inefficiencies and overhead costs, Palli says. The plan provides funding to help people who work for health insurers either find jobs related to the new state health plan, or to get training for new careers.

The single-payer approach would address problems related to costs of medical care as well as people’s ability to access care, Palli says.

“The New York Health Act would make it so we could all get the health care that we need, and we would pay for it in a progressive way,” Palli says.

Statewide single-payer health coverage isn’t universally supported by New York Democrats. Cuomo has resisted the idea: during a debate last year with his primary opponent, Cynthia Nixon, he said he was concerned that a state-level singlepayer program would cost too much to implement and should happen at the federal level. But Cuomo has also indicated that if the legislature passes the Health Act, he’d consider it.

“We think that just means he’s not facing enough political pressure to do the right thing,” Palli says. “And so we plan to create political pressure.” rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11

CITY Newspaper presents

Mind • Body • Spirit

For more Tom Tomorrow, including a political blog and cartoon archive, visit www.thismodernworld.com

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.)

TO ADVERTISE IN THE MIND BODY SPIRIT SECTION CALL BETSY AT 244.3329 x27 OR EMAIL BETSY@ROCHESTER-CITYNEWS.COM

"TALK ON THE ART OF ROLFING" with John Botsford, Certified Advanced Rolfer

FRIDAY, FEB. 1 • 7pm The Clover Center for Arts & Spirituality 1101 Clover Street, corner of Highland Ave (enter yellow doors)

Rolfing is a form of bodywork which addresses pain in neck, shoulders, knees, lower back, etc.

Come and see if Rolfing could work for you!

*FREE NECK MASSAGE AFTER THE TALK*

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Forecasting the region’s economy

The Rochester Beacon online publication will present a 2019 Economic Forecast Forum on Monday, January 28. The forum will look at the economic challenges and opportunities that will impact the Rochester region in 2019 and how the new Democratic Senate majority in Albany will impact Upstate New York.

Panelists will be Heather Briccetti, president of the Business Council of New York State; Donald Levy, director, Siena Research Institute; EJ McMahon, founder, Empire Center for Public Policy; Kate Washington, CEO, OWN Roch-

ester; and Kent Gardner, chief economist, Center for Governmental Research and a Rochester Beacon founder. The event will be held at the College at Brockport Downtown, 161 Chestnut Street, at 5 p.m.

Tickets: $20; 210-0547.

events will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is also asked to participate in an online survey concerning the superintendent search.

The survey can be accessed at www.rcsdk12.org/suptsearch through Friday, February 15.

Input sought on the RCSD’s search for a superintendent

Highlighting cities that serve all ages

The Rochester school board will hold two community forums next week to get public input regarding the search for a new school superintendent. Representatives from the search firm BWP and Associates will lead the forums.

The schedule: Tuesday, January 29, East High School, 1801 East Main Street; Wednesday, January 30, at Joseph C. Wilson Commencement Academy, 501 Genesee Street. Both

The Community Design Center Rochester will present “Creating Health and Vibrant Cities for All,” on Wednesday, January 30.

Gil Penalosa, chair of World Urban Parks and founder of 8 80 Cities, will talk about transforming cities into places designed to meet the needs of 8-year-olds and 80-year-olds.

The event will be held at Gleason Works Auditorium, 1000 University Avenue, at 7 p.m. Reservations: 271-0520.

Dining & Nightlife

The winter dessert-and-drink pairing menu at Caramel Bakery and Bar includes the Forbidden Forest (above) and the Winter Paloma (inset, left). Also pictured is an Old Fashioned with a shot of espresso.

PHOTOS BY RENÉE HEININGER

Cocktails and cake Caramel Bakery and Bar 647 PARK AVENUE WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 6 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT; SUNDAY, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. 978-7898; CARAMELBAKERYANDBAR.COM [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

When you think “bakery,” perching on a barstool until midnight isn’t what

immediately comes to mind. But Caramel Bakery and Bar, which opened on Park Avenue in October, is a cheerful, sweetsmelling alternative to many of the city’s nighttime haunts. Wednesday through Saturday it’s a great after-dinner spot for dessert and a nightcap or two, and its Sunday brunch is providing a welcome option for those tired of the long wait for a seat at the other Park Avenue eateries.

Haley Shuman and Mark Mendola opened Caramel with a fall menu, but they’ve

shifted to a winter menu featuring seasonallyavailable fruits, such as berries, sourced mainly from the Rochester Public Market.

You can order items like French macarons from the pastry case in the front of the shop, or take a seat and linger over a decadent dessert and coffee, beer, wine, or a cocktail.

A Webster native, Shuman attended Pennsylvania College of Technology for baking and pastry arts. For a college project she designed a restaurant called Halo’s Dessert Bar, which resembled what Caramel is today.

“We kind of always had it on the back burner,” Shuman says. After college she moved back to Rochester, where she was the assistant pastry chef at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and then the bakery manager at Hegedorn’s. After a while she just wanted to work for herself, she says.

Mendola, who bartends and manages the front-of-house operations, is a woodworker and created most of Caramel’s furniture, including the bar top, shelving, tables, and bench seating. Between the handmade furniture, the deep ceruleanpainted walls, potted plants and fresh flowers, the spot has an eclectic, cozy vibe to it. And though the raw wood and pipes are there, the shop isn’t anything like the bare bones, industrial aesthetic that has become so pervasive with cocktail bars and third-wave coffee shops.

Shuman says she was inspired by the open-late, old-world bakeries she’s visited while on vacation in other cities here and abroad, in Switzerland in particular. “There was this beautiful little Swiss bakery that was open late that had coffee and cocktails,” she says. She wanted to re-create that feeling of a late-night community spot in her own shop.

“One of the things that makes me so happy is when I come out and see people hanging out, like after they’re eating, or playing one of the board games we have out there,” Shuman says. “I just love that people are comfortable enough to come in and just relax.”

Caramel’s menu has limited gluten free options and includes vegan sweet potato chips and vegan donut holes, which come with chocolate, raspberry, and caramel dipping sauces. All of the desserts are $10, and Shuman and Mendola have fun naming them (note the hat tip to Rihanna with the “Under my Nutella-ella-ella-eh”).

“I love making plated desserts, that’s my favorite part of it,” Shuman says. “I

love it when we get to bring out a dessert and see people’s faces so excited that there’s this extravagant dessert coming to them,” she says.

I tried the Forbidden Forest, which is Caramel’s take on a Black Forest cake. It features a thin layer of chocolate cake with a cherry cheesecake top, and is surprisingly light for such a rich, dense-looking slice.

There’s a pairing menu, with each of the desserts matched with a craft beer (add $5), a wine (add $8), or a cocktail (add $7). Per the pairing suggestion, I ordered the Winter Paloma, a warming, fruity take on the tequila-based beverage featuring muddled blackberries, and cranberry and pomegranate juices.

Shuman says one of her favorite pairings is the refreshing Gin n’ Juice cocktail and the Uh-Huh-Honey, which I’d definitely order again. It’s a warm and gooey pomegranate, orange, and apple crisp over a perfect pie crust topped with honey ice cream, which only gets better as the dollop melts into the crisp.

Much of the brunch menu is “influenced by what Mark and I like to eat at diners,” Shuman says. “And then we just upscaled it slightly.”

A popular brunch item that Shuman says sells out almost every week is the Dola’s Delight ($8), which is influenced

by Mendola’s love of combining Sriracha and pesto. The dish features both those condiments with eggs and bacon over cheesy, crispy hash browns that are cooked in a waffle iron.

Shuman and Mendola say they plan to add outdoor seating in the coming summer, and they are considering adding Saturday brunch hours in the near future. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13

Upcoming

Music

[ CLASSICAL ]

Susan Graham Sunday, February 10. Kilbourn Hall at Eastman School of Music. 26 Gibbs St. $29-$40. 3 p.m.

274-3000. eastmantheatre.org; susangraham.com. [ FOLK ]

Chip Taylor Saturday, April 20. Abilene Bar and Lounge.

153 Liberty Pole Way. $18-$22. 8:30 p.m. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com; trainwreckrecords.com.

Brindamor

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 THE SPIRIT ROOM, 139 STATE STREET 8:30 P.M. | $5 | THESPIRITROOMROC.COM; BRINDAMOR.BANDCAMP.COM [ COUNTRY ] Without pretense, Rochester’s Brindamor adds an extra dash of lonely to its overall, countrified folk strain. With a fleeting listen you can plainly hear the roots and beyond. Whether the band’s giving it a casual 2/4 giddy-up or slowing it down to waltz, there’s more going on beneath the surface. It’s the kind of controlled elegance heard from cats like Joe Henry, or anyone with a story to tell.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

The Reverend Kingfish TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 7:30 P.M. | $5 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM; REVERENDKINGFISH.COM [ BLUES ] Influenced by early 20th century Americana, The Reverend Kingfish is on a mission to keep this era alive by mixing blues with Django-esque jazz, Tin Pan Alley, and vaudeville. Sipping from an entire whiskey bottle in between songs, Kingfish has a smooth demeanor that makes you feel at ease. He sings freespirited sentiments about adultery, hooch, savagery, and bereavement with a deep, mischievous growl. He weaves through old-timey chord changes on guitar, accompanied by bassist Brian Williams and trombonist Rick McCrae.

The Reverend Kingfish proves that you don’t have to play loud to deliver a romp-stomping good time.

— BY KATIE HALLIGAN PHOTO BY TIFFANY WOOD

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[ ALBUM REVIEWS ]

[ WED., JANUARY 23 ]

Some Ska Band

ACOUSTIC/FOLK

‘It’s Going Down’ Self-released someskaband.com

The Burkharts WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $7-$9 | BUGJAR.COM; THEBURKHARTS.BANDCAMP.COM [ POP ROCK ] Friends since grade school, The Burkharts found

a natural chemistry after starting to mess with instruments around the same age. Based out of Buffalo, The Burkharts is a five-piece alternative-pop rock band with a laid-back, feel-good delivery. After a few lineup changes and a name change, The Burkharts is currently working on its first full-length album.

Using dense vocal harmonies and electronic instrumentation to switch between major and minor modes, The Burkharts’ music is an ambient smokescreen of easygoing surf rock mixed with 60’s psychedelia and pop, full of saccharine keyboard textures and catchy guitar melodies. The band will perform along with False Pockets and Cigs Inside.

— BY KATIE HALLIGAN

Uncle Ben’s Remedy SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 THREE HEADS BREWING, 186 ATLANTIC AVENUE 8 P.M. | $5 | THREEHEADSBREWING.COM; UNCLEBENSREMEDY.COM [ COUNTRY ] With a sound stemming from the small-town

communities of Western New York, Uncle Ben’s Remedy is an infectious country party band. Currently touring behind its third studio album, “The Things That Bring You Back,” Uncle Ben’s Remedy puts a punk rock twist on traditional country music. The band shakes the floorboards with its high-octane shows, with a rowdy energy that’s great to clap and dance along to. The music is piano-heavy, with bittersweet, grisly vocals.

Uncle Ben’s Remedy delivers songs about life on a backcountry road, keenly radiating off the stage and into your soul.

— BY KATIE HALLIGAN

Here’s some real ska-jump-and-jive-soul for ya, sluggo. Think The Slackers, with a smirk.

With ska-meister Charles Benoit – he of the poison pen and the savage saxophone – driving the bus and producer Sam Polizzi keeping said bus from driving over the cliff, tension runs high and so does the fun. Some Ska Band is pure, skankaliciously-careening ska, with nods to other genres that keep it fresh and courageous, both in attitude and application. There are some mellow, rock-steady reprieves peppered in as well, amid nine rude cuts that’ll surely knock your checkerboard sox off.

—BY FRANK DE BLASE

Rochester Folkus: John Roberts. Downstairs Cabaret

Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 3254370. 7 p.m. $10.

The Lonely Ones. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. 244-1210. 6-8 p.m.

AMERICANA

Old World Warblers. Temple

Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 9 p.m.

COUNTRY

Dave McGrath. Dinosaur BBQ, 99 Court St. 325-7090. 8 p.m.

JAZZ

Kinloch Nelson. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 7 p.m.

POP/ROCK

Guster, Henry Jamison.

Harmonica Lewinski

Anthology, 336 East Ave. 484-1964. 8 p.m. $29.50.

‘Schlock Value’ Self-released harmonicalewinski.bandcamp.com

REGGAE/JAM

Cut the heart out of the Linkster’s “Jack The Ripper” and goose it with an Elvis Costelloesque, jackbooted march, and you’ve got the opening track to “Schlock Value,” Harmonica Lewinski’s new, most excellent seven-inch pleasure platter of colorfully psychedelic surf trash. Recorded in the bowels of Irondequoit, the band punches a decidedly delicious series of jabs into rock ‘n’ roll’s golden years and guts. HL adds its own unparalleled twists and turns to the mayhem, à la The Cramps, with an organ drone fit for Halloween and vocals reverberating from the grave.

— BY FRANK DE BLASE

Rochester Reggae Revival.

Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. 413-5745. 9 p.m. $10.

VOCALS

Liam Alone. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Pl. Pittsford.

641-0340. 7 p.m.

[ THU., JANUARY 24 ] ACOUSTIC/FOLK Eric Best. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. 413-5745.

8 p.m.

Jackson Cavalier, Dave Chisholm. The Daily

Refresher, 293 Alexander St. 360-4627. 7 p.m.

continues on page 18

PSST. Out of touch? Out of tune?

See our music reviews from Frank De Blase.

/ MUSIC

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Music Suicide Prevention Charity, an organization in Ireland that provides people with a safe environment to get help for their mental well-being.

We Banjo 3 is on a musical mission to spread a message of hope and inspiration for all.

What follows is an edited transcript of a recent interview with lead vocalist David Howley: CITY: What has been your greatest obstacle as a band?

David Howley: Not to be emotionally invested to

the point of failure. Bringing a fully written song to the group – tearing it apart and building it back up again – can be brutal. It’s easier to come in with five lines and some chords to allow room for the others to do something with it.

Do you have any special pre-show rituals?

We’ll sing a chorus or two a cappella to get our sounds locked in. And we drink an immense amount of coffee. We’re always searching for the places with the best coffee in every city we visit.

Seriously. If anyone wants to send us suggestions for where to find the best quality coffee in Rochester, they will receive a free hug after the show from a sweaty Irishman.

Also, our engineer Frank will come into the green room before every show and shake each of our hands to wish us a great gig. He’s never missed a single show in the three years he’s been working with us.

We Banjo 3’s newest album, “Haven,” is meant to provide a sonic safe haven for those struggling with mental health issues. PHOTO BY DAVID NORTON

Band of brothers We Banjo 3 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 BESTON HALL, GLAZER MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER, NAZARETH COLLEGE, 4245 EAST AVENUE 7 P.M. | $38 | NAZ.EDU; WEBANJO3.COM [ INTERVIEW ] BY KATIE HALLIGAN

We Banjo 3 is an Irish-Americana fusion band that is reviving the banjo’s opulent heritage. The group consists of two sets of brothers: Enda Scahill on banjo, mandolin, and tenor guitar and Fergal Scahill on fiddle, guitar, and bodhrán; and Martin Howley on banjo, mandolin, and tenor guitar and David Howley on banjo, vocals, and guitar.

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We Banjo 3 uses avant-garde arrangements, ancestral melodies, and technical virtuosity to mix contemporary bluegrass with oldtimey Irish folk music.

Growing up in Galway, Ireland, the Scahill and Howley brothers were introduced to traditional Irish music at young ages, and immediately sensed a strong musical chemistry upon meeting each other in school. After playing together in various groups, We Banjo 3 officially formed in 2007. Originally there were three members: Enda Scahill, Martin Howley, and David Howley; but they quickly added Fergal when the music inevitably started gaining momentum. By that point, the name “We Banjo 3” had enough clout that they decided to keep it.

Up until six months ago, We Banjo 3 was still self-managed, putting in countless hours and sleepless nights of work and travel to get to its current level of success. When asked what outside influences might surprise the band’s audience, David Howley admits that he’s always been influenced by the late Chris Cornell’s singing: “Every word told a story,” Howley says. “I wanted to feel that power.”

In addition, his dad would always tell him, “Music is for your soul,” words of solidarity that forever validated his passion.

The positive energy is palpable in We Banjo 3’s live performances. Its newest album, “Haven,” is meant to provide a sonic safe haven for those struggling with mental health: $2 per purchase of the single, “Don’t Let Me Down,” goes toward the Pieta House

How do two sets of brothers keep from butting heads when working and touring together?

We don’t fight, but we argue sometimes. While we do butt heads, it’s always about a difference in opinion rather than a difference in direction.

We are all striving for the same thing. It’s just a difference of how to go about it. We’re some of the most stereotypical Irishmen you could meet, and we all get very passionate about what we’re doing.

What is your mission going forward as a band?

To bring awareness of mental health through a positive lens.

Is there anything else you’d like people to know about We Banjo 3?

Whether you’re a longtime fan or have never heard of us before, we personally promise that you will leave with a smile on your face. We never got up on stage with the intention to wow people. We just really love what we do, and it makes us so happy to have someone come up to us after a show and say we’ve made a difference in their lives, or that our music brightened up their day.

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JAZZ

COUNTRY

Dream Float. Three Heads

Eddie Lee & Closing Time.

Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave. 244-1224. 8 p.m. $5.

Marco Amadio. Pane Vino, 175 N. Water St. 232-6090.

6:30 p.m..

Paradigm Shift. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Pl. Pittsford.

641-0340. 7 p.m.

Trio East. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 8 p.m.

METAL

The Four Horsemen. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. 8:30 p.m. $15.

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HIP-HOP | CLAUDE BENNINGTON’S FEVER DREAM

Claude Bennington’s Fever Dream enjoys and employs two genres, perhaps more. We’re talking hip-hop and jazz here, and the band’s propensity to explore. However, in this outfit, the varied styles balance each other out. The music comes off contradictory, gentle and trés cool. The spoken lyrics recall the Beat poetry of Bob Kaufman as they fly furiously atop beautiful jazz meanderings below. Nothing like a fevered dream to keep you cool at night.

Claude Bennington’s Fever Dream, backed by The Saplings’ horn section, plays Moho Collective’s nine-year anniversary show on Friday, January 25, 8:30 p.m. at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. $10. 292-9940. lovincup.com; claudebenningtonsfeverdream.com.

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AMERICANA

The Flipsiders. Record Archive,

33 1/3 Rockwood St. 244-1210.

7 p.m.

BLUES

Coup De’Villes. Pane Vino, 175 N. Water St. 232-6090. 7 p.m.

CLASSICAL

Italian Baroque Organ Concert.

Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8900. Every third Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Russian Friendship Concert.

Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000. 7:30 p.m. Eastman Community Music School.

JAZZ

Hannah Walpole. Via Girasole

Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Pl. Pittsford.

641-0340. 7 p.m.

Tyler Westcott & Friends. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 7 p.m.

POP/ROCK

Chrissie Romano Band. B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane. Fairport.

802-6741. 7 p.m.

The Phatkats. 585 Rockin Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Rd. 247-0079. 6 p.m.

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REGGAE/JAM

Adwela & the Uprising. Abilene,

153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230.

8 p.m. $10.

TRADITIONAL

Gaelic Storm. Smith Opera

House, 82 Seneca St. Geneva. thesmith.org. 8 p.m. $22-$32.

[ FRI., JANUARY 25 ] BLUES

Owen Eichensehr. Fanatics Pub & Pizza, 7281 W Main St. Lima.

624-2080. 8 p.m.

CLASSICAL

First Inversions: Reincarnations.

Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. 520-2003.

7:30 p.m. $5/$20.

Nazareth College Opera Workshop: Menotti’s Medium.

Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 7:30 p.m.

RPO: “The Empire Strikes Back” in Concert. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St. 7 p.m. $24-$112.

Spotlight on Faculty: All-in-One. Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596.

8 p.m. $10.

POP/ROCK

Aweful Kanawful & His Rubber Husband’s Band, Boy, Jr..

Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 9:30 p.m. $6.

Baker Street, Deep Lakes.

Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 10 p.m.

Dave Riccioni & Friends. M’s 4300 Bar & Grill, 4300 Culver Road. 467-2750. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

P.V. Nunes & Some Guys You Know. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole

Way. 232-3230. 5:30 p.m.

Relics. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. 413-5745. 8:30 p.m.

Pink Floyd tribute.

Soul Passenger. B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane. Fairport.

315-3003. 8 p.m.

SuP?, Shag Mantra, Lupis. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $7.

Taran. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. 9 p.m.

Young the Giant, Lovelytheband, Grandson, The Interrupters.

Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. 232-3221. 6:30 p.m. $39.

PUNK/HARDCORE

Diluted, Raise The Tides, White Tides, The Silence Broken, Black Lotus. California Brew

Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. 7:30 p.m.

REGGAE/JAM

The Buddhahood. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. 232-9030.

9 p.m. $5.

[ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] CLASSICAL

Eastman Organists’ Community Concert. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131 W. Main St. Webster. 872-5180. 3 p.m.

Nazareth College Opera Workshop: Menotti’s Medium.

Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 7:30 p.m.

RPO: “The Empire Strikes Back” in Concert. Kodak Hall at

Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St. 7 p.m. $24-$112.

Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. Henrietta. 334-3030. 9 p.m. $5.

JAZZ

Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s, 1675

Penfield Rd. 385-9202.

7:30-10 p.m.

Resonant Freqs. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com.

8 p.m. $5.

The Annie Wells Trio. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Pl. Pittsford. 641-0340. 7 p.m.

HIP-HOP/RAP

Ghetto Blasta, Chick Norris, Maestro. California Brew Haus,

402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480.

10 p.m. $10+.

METAL

Through Lifeless Eyes, Death Won’t Hold, Shepherd Of Rot, Sastruga, Unborn Society.

Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. 9 p.m. $5.

POP/ROCK

Banned From The Tavern.

B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane.

Fairport. 315-3003. 8 p.m.

Brass Taxi. 585 Rockin Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Rd. 247-0079.

8:30 p.m.

Charity Thief, Old Fame, The Stedwells, King 20/20. Bug Jar,

219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com.

9 p.m. $5.

JAVA. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 8 p.m.

Mr. Mustard. Rookies, 716 E Ridge Rd. 544-7665. 8 p.m.

Murmur. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 9 p.m.

REM tribute. $8.

The Pearlz Band. Seven Story Brewing, 604 Pittsford Victor Rd. Pittsford. 330-5027. 7 p.m.

Something Else. Flour City Station, 170 East Ave. 413-5745.

8:30 p.m. $5.

Spectra. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. 9 p.m.

Steve Lyons. B-Side, 5 Liftbridge Lane. Fairport. 315-3003.

5-7 p.m.

The Uptown Groove, The Elementals, The Byways.

Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. 7 p.m. $10-$12.

[ SUN., JANUARY 27 ] BLUES

Gospel Brunch: Cinnamon Jones. Iron Smoke Distillery, 111 Parce Ave Suite 5b. Fairport.

388-7584. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advanced tickets recommended. $12-$30.

CLASSICAL

Bach Cantata Series. Lutheran

Church of the Reformation, 111 N. Chestnut St. 454-3367. 3 p.m.

Butterman Conducts Mozart’s Birthday. Hochstein Performance

Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave. 454-4596. 2 p.m. $24-$38.

Faculty Recital: Piano Quartets.

Nazareth College Wilmot Hall, 4245 East Ave. 389-2700. 3 p.m.

First Inversions: Reincarnations.

Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. 520-2003.

4 p.m. $5/$20.

If Music Be The Food: Peter Dubois, Jan Opalach, The Amenda Quartet. Third

Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. 242-0527. 7:30 p.m. Cash or non-perishable food donation.

JAZZ

Laura Dubin Trio Plus Horns: The Music of Horace Silver. Lovin’

Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com. 6 p.m. $10.

POP/ROCK

Hannah Weidner & Kara Maillie. The Daily Refresher, 293

Alexander St. 360-4627. 5-7 p.m.

The Tombstone Hands. Rosen Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 271-7050. 2 p.m.

TRADITIONAL

Celtic Cross Duo. Temple Bar & Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000.

6 p.m.

[ MON., JANUARY 28 ] CLASSICAL

Don Harry, tuba. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-3000.

7:30 p.m. $10.

Faculty Artist Series: Don Harry, tuba. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. 274-1000. 7:30 p.m.

JAZZ

Bossa Nova Bradley Brothers.

Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 7 p.m.

[ TUE., JANUARY 29 ] BLUES

Jennifer Westwood & the Handsome Devils. Fanatics Pub

& Pizza, 7281 W Main St. Lima.

624-2080. 7 p.m.

Reverend Kingfish. Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. $3.

JAZZ

Sapato Novo. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 258-0400. 7 p.m.

POP/ROCK

Blue Envy, Walrus Junction, Baker Street. Bug Jar, 219

Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $7/$9. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 19

Theater

Arts & Performance Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave. #LarsonShindelman #Mobilize. Artists Talk: Jan 31, 6pm ($5/$10). Through May 26; Nathan Lyons: In Pursuit of Magic. Exhibition Preview: Jan 24, 6pm ($10/$15). Through June 9. $5-$15. eastman.org.

Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Articulating Craft. Jan. 25-March 1. Reception Jan 25, 5-7pm. 389-2525.

Nazareth College Colacino Gallery, 4245 East Ave. Rebecca Aloisio: Stratum. Jan. 25-March 1. 389-5073.

Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Among Untrodden Ways. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Reception Feb 9, 5:30pm.

Recent paintings by Charles Houseman, Ken Townsend, & Sean Witucki. Through Mar 2. oxfordgallery.com.

Art Events Peter, Wendy, Michael, and John take flight in RWCCT’s production of “Peter Pan.” PHOTO BY NIC SAMPER, SAMPER IMAGES

Youth and joy “Peter Pan” REVIEWED FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 CULTURAL LIFE CENTER AT ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE, 2301 WESTSIDE DRIVE TICKETS START AT $17 | THEATERMGR.ROBERTS.EDU [ REVIEW ] BY LEAH STACY

When Rochester’s community theater scene is discussed, it’s often focused on downtown and east of the city. But the lesser-known Roberts Wesleyan College Community Theatre has been producing annual shows since 1998 on the west side, drawing hundreds of audience members and cast hopefuls to their productions in North Chili. Through January 27, RWCCT presents “Peter Pan,” the 1954 version of the Broadway musical that won a handful Tony Awards and starred Mary Martin in the title role.

When J.M. Barrie penned “Peter Pan,” he could not have fathomed the endless reach of the story, or how many times his beloved Neverland characters would be re-interpreted.

RWCCT stays largely faithful to the plot, with some variations on Tiger Lily and the Indians (here, they become “islanders,” dressed in steampunk costumes), but most importantly, features a female (Kristen Emery) as Peter Pan. The ensemble is more than 40, many of them elementary and middle school-age children.

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Emery plays a jovial, robust Peter Pan with a clear, strong voice and acting chops to pull off the gender-neutral role. Opposite her, John Caboot is a show-stealing Captain Hook, beginning with his brief appearance as Mr. Darling (it’s traditional for the same actor to portray both). Caboot’s ability to waver between egotistical pirate and whining coward is expert, and his musical numbers (“Hook’s Waltz,” Hook’s Tarantella,” “Oh, My Mysterious Lady”) elicited the largest laughs of the night, aided by an enthusiastic pirate ensemble. As Hook’s faithful sidekick Smee, Steve Valvano’s antics also delighted the audience. Maya Simonetti (Wendy), who is actually in middle school, keeps up admirably with the older leads, playing a maturebeyond-her-years “mother” to the Lost Boys.

To artistic director Eric Traugott’s credit, the entire “Peter Pan” ensemble has created unique character identities. Multiple fight scenes throughout the show manage to be exciting due to fight choreography by Steve Vaughn.

Toward the end of the show, Hook yells at Peter Pan, “Pan, who and what art thou?” Peter Pan flies into the air and replies, “I’m youth, I’m joy — I’m freedom!” This paraphrased quote from Barrie’s original text sums up RWCCT’s production precisely.

“Peter Pan” isn’t about technical perfection or professional-level performances (though there is much of both); but rather, an experience that reminds audiences that there is always youth, joy, and freedom to be celebrated.

An extended version of this review is online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

[ WED., JANUARY 23 ] Molly Elizabeth: Creating a Digital Presence as an Artist. 7 p.m. The Yards, 50-52 Public Market $10. attheyards.com. [ FRI., JANUARY 25 ] Final Fridays @ StudioRAD. 6-11 p.m. StudioRAD, 46 Mt. Hope Ave studiorad.org.

Grand Opening. 6-9 p.m. Art Center of Rochester, 563 Titus Ave Irondequoit 435-4677. [ SUN., JANUARY 27 ] Public Critique. Last Sunday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Yards, 50-52 Public Market $5. attheyards.com. [ MON., JANUARY 28 ] Museum Mondays for Seniors: Butterfly Garden Experience.

11 a.m.-2 p.m Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. $10. 263-2700.

Comedy [ WED., JANUARY 23 ] Buta Bucket. 9 p.m. ButaPub, 315 Gregory St. 563-6241. [ THU., JANUARY 24 ] Ilhan Ali’s Open Mic. 8 p.m.

The Pillar, 46 Mt. Hope Ave. 298-6273.

Vicki Barbolak. 7:30 p.m.

Comedy @ the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd $15-$20.

426-6339. [ FRI., JANUARY 25 ] Klowns from the Krown. Last Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Rosen Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. $5. 271-7050. [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] Long Form Improv Night. 8 p.m.

Focus Theater, 390 South Ave, Suite C. $5. 666-2647.

Noche de Comedia. 7 p.m.

The Historic German House Auditorium, 315 Gregory St. $15/$20.

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ART | ‘PHOTOGRAPHY WITH A PURPOSE’

Photographers Jorge Alvarado and Lindsay Jewett in 2017 created the non-profit organization, Walking With A Purpose, to assist with sustainable development and clean water access in Nicaraguan communities. Current political unrest in Nicaragua has compounded problems that Nicaraguans face. Alvarado and Jewett have created photographs that show both the beauty and the struggles of the communities they work within, and many of these images are currently exhibited at Nu Movement Gallery. You can preview the work at our-purpose.org.

“Photography with a Purpose” is on view at Nu Movement Gallery, 716 University Avenue, through Saturday, March 2. A reception will be held Friday, February 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., and a closing reception will follow on Friday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Other hours are by appointment. Admission is free. 7329030; numvmnt.com.

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[ SUN., JANUARY 27 ] Comedy Cocoon. 6:30 p.m.

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. [ MON., JANUARY 28 ] 585 Viral Open Mic. 8 p.m.

Photo City Improv, 543 Atlantic Ave $5. 451-0047.

Comedy Open Mic. Last Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave wab.org. [ TUE., JANUARY 29 ] Backdraft II: Laughdraft. 8 p.m. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832.

Dance Events [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] Rochester City Ballet: Tangos & Duets. 7 p.m. Cobblestone Theatre, 1622 State Rte 332 .

Farmington $30/$35.

398-0220.

Stomping Through Dimensions.

12:30 p.m. UR, Strong Auditorium, River Campus Black Students’ Union 16th annual step show $5/$7. [ MON., JANUARY 28 ] International Folk Dance Club of Rochester. 7:30-10 p.m.

JCC of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave $7-$8.

315-926-5652.

Theater Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Wed., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Jan. 25, 8 p.m., Sat., Jan. 26, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 27, 1 & 6:30 p.m. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. $43+. rbtl.org.

Greater Tuna. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m The Avyarium, 274 N Goodman St, # 242 $27/$32. wallbyrd.com.

Hard Cell. Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 & 7 p.m., Saturdays, 4 & 8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd $25-$69. gevatheatre.org.

Magic in the Making. Mon., Jan. 28, 4-7 p.m. Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd Annual behind-the-scenes tour of current productions gevatheatre.org.

The Magician’s Daughter.

Tuesdays-Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Blvd $34-$38. gevatheatre.org.

Parents & Children, Husbands & Wives: It’s all Relatives. Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave $15 (Fri only) or $20 (Thu & Fri). continues on page 27

Film seem like punchlines on the page and investing them with a real humanity. Her expert comedic timing provides some of the most pure-hearted laughs within the largely melancholic context of the film. The actress could have played Ida’s thick Russian accent and cut-to-the-chase manner strictly for laughs, but she never loses sight of Ida’s genuine love and respect for her husband and his career. It’s a marvelous performance.

The straight man in the duo’s act, Hardy in many ways plays that role in life as well. He’s content with how things have gone in their lives and is more than happy to take things easy, letting Lucille fuss over him. Underneath heavy makeup and prosthetics, Reilly still manages to shine, never getting lost in the effects Coogan’s Laurel, meanwhile, thrives when deep into the creative process, living for the moments when the pair are workshopping ideas for a new gag. The two men may have their issues with one another, but all the bruised egos and wounded pride melt away when they’re in front an audience, and it’s understandable why neither would be in a hurry to let that go.

A gentle comedy offering a bittersweet portrait of the kind of long term creative partnerships that become their own kind of marriage, “Stan & Ollie” is an understated and affecting portrayal of friendship, loyalty, and the fickle nature of fame.

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy in “Stan & Ollie.” PHOTO COURTESY SONY PICTURES CLASSICS

Two of a kind “Stan & Ollie” (PG), DIRECTED BY JON S. BAIRD OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 [ PREVIEW ] BY ADAM LUBITOW

Director Jon S. Baird’s charmingly nostalgic comedy “Stan & Ollie” shines a spotlight on the lesser-known final act in the careers of legendary comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, played exceptionally by Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. Occasionally by-the-numbers as a biopic, the films works significantly better as both an affectionate look back at a classic film era, and an honest look at the highs and the lows of a lasting creative alliance.

During the prime of their careers in the 1930s, Laurel and Hardy were Hollywood royalty, but with their film offers ebbing far

more often than flowing, in 1953 they agree to embark on an overseas tour through the music halls of the UK. Laurel has planned the tour to drum up enough publicity to pull together a film deal for a comedy inspired by the legend of Robin Hood, which he hopes will be their big comeback.

The pair are a bit dispirited to find themselves performing in half-full, secondrate theaters. But — being consummate professionals — they keep doing what they do best, confident that the crowds will eventually find them again. And they’re right, even if they occasionally have to stoop to cheesy publicity stunts to earn the attention.

The screenplay by Jeff Pope (“Philomena”) foregrounds the close relationship between the two men — capturing the genuine friendship and affection, as well as the ageold resentments that any people with so much shared history can accumulate over the

years. We learn that the largest rift between the two came about after a period when Laurel’s contract was up and he decided to take meetings with other studios, expecting and hoping Hardy would come along.

Instead, Hardy made the decision to briefly take on a new partner, and the tension that developed as a result of that decision has never truly gone away.

The two men are eventually joined on the tour by their wives, Lucille and Ida (Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda). Upon the women’s arrival, Laurel and Hardy’s manager remarks that it’s like he’s gotten two acts for the price of one, and he’s entirely correct. The chemistry between Henderson and Arianda more than matches that of their counterparts.

Arianda, who was so memorably scenestealing as a boozy socialite in “Florence Foster Jenkins,” continues to demonstrate a knack for taking characters that might

Film Listings Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave. “The Dead” (1987). Wed., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Member movie night. $5-$10.; “Bachna Ae Haseeno” (2008).

Thu., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. $5-$10.; “Memoir of War” (2017). Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. $5$10.; “Reversal of Fortune” (1990). Sat., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. and Tue., Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. eastman.org.; International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Who Will Write Our History?”

Sun., Jan. 27, 3 & 7 p.m. rjff.org/.

Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. “Come Un Gatto in Tangenziale” (Like a Cat on a Highway) 2017.

Wed., Jan. 23, 7 p.m. $10/$12. thelittle.org.; “Shine” (1996). Sat., Jan. 26, 3 p.m. $4-$7. thelittle.org.

Nazareth College Shults Center, 4245 East Ave. “Plain Sight” Fri., Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Brightstar Community panel on sex trafficking follows. $10 donation.

Out Alliance, 100 College Ave. InQueery Movie Night: Out: “But I’m a Cheerleader” Wed., Jan. 23, 7 p.m. $2 donation.

Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave. RimskyKorsakov’s “Golden Cockerel” Sun., Jan. 27, 1-5 p.m. Talk: Art Axelrod. $10 suggested donation. operaguildofrochester.org.

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[ NOTICE ] 2019whittierny, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/7/18. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 27 Irvington Dr North Chili, NY 14514 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] 38FOSTER LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/7/2019. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to 26 Saginaw Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 85 JAY STREET, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/14/2018. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 15 Sunview Dr., Rochester, NY 14624, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] CRP Properties LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 11/7/2018. 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 and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 3366 Clover Street Pittsford, NY 14534. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] F2 MANAGEMENT LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 12/12/2018. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to c/o the LLC, 1 Chattingham Court, Pittsford, New York 14534.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] LASTQUEST, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/11/2019. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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LLC, Attn: President, 39 Hyacinth Lane, Fairport, NY 14450. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] LUCY LESTER SENIOR LIVING CONSULTANT, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 11/21/2018. 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 and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 939 Cannon Cir, Rochester, New York 14580-8972.

The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] MARKRIS PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/1/2018. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Woodedge Ln., Rochester, NY 14626, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Medi’S Auto Sales LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/28/18. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to princ address 85 Donovan St Webster, NY 14580 RA: US Corp Agents, Inc. 7014 13 Ave #202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] MELD PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/3/2018. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 172 Talon Run, Rochester, NY 14612, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] MJ Cooper LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/31/2018.

Cty: Monroe. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to P.O. Box 393, 3740 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY 144509995. General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1 Prestige Transport LLC; Art of Org filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/11/2019; 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 3240 White Swan Drive, Rochester, New York 14626.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 5330 East, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/2019. 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, 55 Alliance Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ANNE D STEELE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/21/2018.

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, 49 Clarkes Xing, Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Baldrick Benjamin LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 09/13/18.

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 1486 E Main Street Rochester, NY 14609 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of BARNES ROAD, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/19. 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, 14 1/2 Fireside Ln Fairport, NY, 14450. Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Barranco Holding Company, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/3/18. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 32 N. Main

St., Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Blue Horizon Resources, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/06/18. 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 76 Goldfinch Drive, W. Henrietta 14586 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Boone Properties, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on December 19, 2018.

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 50 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of CHACON MCB TRUCKING, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2019. 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, 1355 Middle Rd., Rush, NY 14543. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Concept Property Services LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/3/18.

Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: LegalCorp Solutions, LLC, 11 Broadway, Ste 615, NY, NY 10004, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: Gore Mountain Chalet, LLC; Date of filing: December 19, 2018; Office of the LLC: Monroe Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at P.O.

Legal Ads Box 528, Fairport, New York 14450; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: OGRE LLC; Date of filing: November 15, 2018; Office of the LLC: Monroe Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at P.O. Box 528, Fairport, New York 14450; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of EMPIRE X-RAY & SILVER RECYCLING LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/18.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to David L. Bourne, P.O. Box 24785, Rochester, NY 14624.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of GREGORY SUMMIT PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/20/2018. 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: c/o The LLC, 55 Branch Ave., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Himalayan Housing, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 12/24/2018. 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 14 Doncaster Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

Purpose: Real estate related lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of KALEIDOSCOPE WELLNESS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/1/18. 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 303 TROY RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LANNI PLUMBING, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/16/19.

Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 650 Shumway Rd., Brockport, NY 14420.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to John P. Lanni at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Lazor Sales Associates, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/18. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Stoney Clover Lane, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Lehigh Station Music LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/14/19.

Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 31 Charissa Run, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Sergi Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 14, 2018. 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: P.O. Box 440, Fishers NY 14453 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION of Main-Orchard Properties LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS): 11/20/2018; office in: Orleans County; NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served; NS to mail copy of process to 2289 Oak Orchard River Rd., Waterport, NY 14571; purpose is any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MCH TRUCKING, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2019.

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 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, 61 Rockview Ter., Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MONTICO LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on Dec. 17, 2018.

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 26 Nicholson Street, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of NGT PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/2018.

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, 1599 Barrow Hill Rd., Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of POTOMAPLE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/10/2018. 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: c/o The LLC, P.O. Box 60377, Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of PR Properties Development LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/13/18. 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 at1304 East Ridge Rd., Rochester NY 14621. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RENT A SPACE LLC. Arts of Org, filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on December 21, 2018 Office Location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to princ. bus. Loc: 90 Centre Drive, Rochester, NY 14623; Purpose: any lawful activity

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rochester Commissary LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/18. 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 Rochester Downtown Development Corporation, Five Star Bank Plaza, 100 Chestnut St., Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Sarge’s Hauling & Excavating LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/4/19. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 61 Landau Drive, Rochester, NY 14606.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of SMALL WORLD BOOKS, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 1/1/2019. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 425 North St., Rochester, NY 14605. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of T W J RENTALS, LLC Arts. of Org, filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on October 4, 2016 Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to princ.bus. loc.: 683 Gillett Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559.Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Terri Ann’s LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/11/19. 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 P.O.Box 111, North Greece, NY 14515 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Tri City Transportation LLC. Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/27/18.

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 74 Halford St. Rochester, NY 14611. The purpose of the Company is Medicaid Transportation. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Ubertas Group LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 1/10/19. 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 45 Glenhill Dr Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Waycor Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/18. 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 Whiskey Delta Bravo LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS): 10/23/2018; office in: Orleans County; NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served; NS to mail copy of process to 2289 Oak Orchard River Rd., Waterport, NY 14571; purpose is any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION being held at Chester’s Self Storage 1037 Jay St. Rochester NY 14611 on Thursday, 01/31/19 at 12:00 pm.

The following customers’ accounts have become delinquent so their item (s) will be auctioned off to settle past due rents.

NOTE: Owner reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any and all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale.

Name of tenant: Hareth Zindani #104 owes $327, Kashea Johnson #335 owes $327, Dominque Warnick #346 owes $537, Jimmie Manor #323 owes $370, Brandy Sheppard #242 owes $477, Makeywa Johnson #141 owes $477 [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION being held at Chester’s Self Storage 1037 Jay St. Rochester NY 14611 on Thursday, 02/14/19 at 12:00 pm.

The following customers’

accounts have become delinquent so their item (s) will be auctioned off to settle past due rents. NOTE: Owner reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any and all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale. Name of tenant: Sylvia Blair #111 owes $328.00, Leslie Reese #134 owes $228.00, Maslah Samatar #331 owes $228.00, Wanda Colon #137 owes $298.00, Jimmy Walker #402 owes $128.00, James Rashad #217 $328.00, Lucella Hill #226 owes $228.00 [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION being held at Chester’s Self Storage 600 W Broad St. Rochester NY 14608 on Thursday, 02/14/19 at noon. The following customers’ accounts have become delinquent so their item (s) will be auctioned off to settle past due rents. NOTE: Owner reserves the right to bid at auction, reject any and all bids, Dana Gignac #6 owes $228.00, Bernadette Prseon #21 owes $328.00, Cassandra Steele #48 owes $308.00 [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of NY IROND SELF STORAGE, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/18. Office location: Monroe County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/12/18. 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. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Real estate investment in self storage facility. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION of Oak Orchard Media LLC (OOM). Application for Authority filed with NY Secretary of State (NS): 11/26/2018; office in: Orleans County; NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served; NS to mail copy of process to 2289 Oak Orchard River Rd., Waterport, NY 14571; purpose is any lawful purpose; OOM organized in DE: 11/20/2018, filed with DE Secretary of State @ 401 Federal St. #4,

Dover, DE 19901; OOM DE office @ CGI, 850 New Burton Rd., Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. [ NOTICE ] ONE EIGHTY REALTY LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/8/2019. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to c/o the LLC, Attn: Member, 180 St. Paul Street, #406, Rochester, NY 14604. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Real Estate Advisors of New York, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 12/18/2018. 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 and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 2171 Monroe Ave., Rochester, New York 14618. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Shiage Do Martial Arts LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/2/18. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to princ address 1238 Clarkson Parma Tl. Rd Brockport, NY 14420 RA: US Corp Agents, Inc. 7014 13 Ave #202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] TAHVEN ASSOCIATES, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/18/2019.

LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to 230 Alpine Drive, Rochester, NY 14618.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] 104-105 Elmore Drive, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/20/18.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 320 5th Avenue, 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001. Purpose: any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Birnbaum – State Street, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/18/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 2850 Clover Street, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Royal Wash West Seneca, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on December 4, 2018. 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, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Rochester Eat In LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/17/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 2 Continental Dr., Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is Citizen Media NYC LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on January 8, 2019. 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 135 Corporate Woods Ste 300 Rochester NY 14623.

The LLC is managed by its member. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is My Wine and Cheese Bar, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 12/17/18. 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

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Legal Ads copy shall be mailed is 65 Cardiana Dr. Rochester NY 14612. The LLC is managed by a manager.

The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILMOT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC ] Wilmot Development Group, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/5/18. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 3 Fitzmot Glen, Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3 Fitzmot Glen, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ SECURED PARTY PUBLIC SALE ] 100 shares of the common stock of F.M. BUTT HOTELS CORP., a New York corporation (the “Shares”), together with other related collateral described in a certain Pledge Agreement dated as of May 12, 2017 in favor of the secured party, Access Point Financial, Inc., 1 Ravinia Drive, 9th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, (404)850-9622 Secured Party will conduct a public sale of the collateral described above at the following time and place: 11:00 A.M., January 28, 2019 at the offices of Thompson Hine LLP, counsel for secured party, Two Alliance Center, 3560 Lenox Road, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 The pledgor represented in the referenced Pledge Agreement that the 100 shares of common stock constitute 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of F.M. Butt Hotels Corp. F.M. Butt Hotels Corp. owns and operates the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Rochester Airport, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, New York 14624. Certain information relating to the collateral to be sold may be obtained by prospective bidders, subject to execution of a nondisclosure agreement, from John F. Isbell, Esq., Thompson Hine LLP, at the firm’s address set forth about, phone 404541-2913, email: John.

Isbell@ThompsonHine. com . Prospective bidders are invited to submit bids in writing prior to the sale.

The sale is with reserve and is made on an “AS-IS” basis. The price is payable in cash in immediately available funds upon completion of the sale.

The sale may be cancelled or rescheduled in the discretion of the secured party. The secured party may bid at the sale.

The Shares will be sold only as a block to a single purchaser and will not be split up or broken down. The purchaser, if any, of the Shares will be required to represent that it is taking the Shares with investment intent only, that the Shares are being acquired for the purchaser’s own account and not with a view to the sale or redistribution thereof and will not be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities law or under a valid exemption from such registration.

Certificates for the Shares, if the Shares are certificated, when issued to the purchaser will bear an appropriate legend to the effect that the Shares may not be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws or under a valid exemption from such registration. If the Shares are uncertificated, an appropriate notation to similar effect respecting the Shares as held by the purchaser will be made in the share transfer records of F.M. Butt Hotels Corp. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Index No. E2018000644 CHESWOLD (TL), LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ELINORA E. HOLMES; The heirsat-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors, creditors, successors-in-interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through MAJOR HOLMES, SR., by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and all creditors thereof, and the respective wives, or widows of his, if any, all of whose names and addresses are unknown to Plaintiff; TONYA HOLMES; MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC DBI NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE LLC; US BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR PFS FINANCIAL 1, LLC; PROPEL FINANCIAL 1, LLC; COUNTY OF MONROE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; TLF NATIONAL TAX LIEN TRUST 2017-1 AND “JOHN DOE #1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE #100”, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED

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Fun to answer the amended complaint in the aboveentitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service 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 amended complaint. Monroe County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject premises.

Dated: December 6, 2018 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of Honorable J. Scott Odorisi, a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated January 15, 2019, and filed with supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose tax liens encumbering the property known as 315 First Street, City of Rochester, New York and identified as tax account no.: 106.43-2-10 (the “Tax Parcel”). The relief sought is the sale of the Tax Parcel at public auction in satisfaction of the tax liens.

In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $5,211.78, together with interest, costs, disbursements and attorneys’ fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the Tax Parcel. PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Anthony J. Iacchetta Attorneys for Plaintiff Cheswold (TL), LLC 28 East Main Street Suite 1400 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone: (585) 238-2000 [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the situs of the real property.

The address of the real property is 48 Riverview Place, Rochester, New York INDEX NO.E2018002341 EB 1EMINY, LLC, Plaintiff, -against- LISA POST, if living and if she be dead, any and all persons who may claim and devisees, distributees, legal representatives, successors and interest of the said defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, AGNES SAMPLE, if living and if she be dead, any and all

persons who may claim and devisees, distributees, legal representatives, successors and interest of the said defendants, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, US BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR PFS FINANCIAL 1, LLC A/K/A PROPEL TAX, TOWER DBW II TRUST 2013-1 A/K/A TOWER CAPITAL, AMERICAN TAX FUNDING, LLC, PROPEL FINANCIAL 1, LLC, COUNTY OF MONROE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WESTERN DISTRICT), Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded herein. 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 tax lien holder 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 the tax lien holder will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 812-4500 The object of this action is To foreclose tax liens covering: 48 Riverview Place, Rochester, NY 14608 JUDGMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,330.91 plus interest

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The Phil Shakespeare Show.

Sat., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.

MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave $10.

Produce: The Musical. Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 27, 6 p.m. Bruce Legacy Theatre, 75 Stutson St. Benefits Villa of Hope. Ages 13+ $10/$25. 750-7588.

Spy in the House of Men. Thu., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave $15 (Fri only) or $20 (Thu & Fri).

There’s Always Time For A Cocktail with Mrs Kasha Davis.

Wed., Jan. 23, 8 p.m. JCC Hart Theatre, 1200 Edgewood Ave. $15-$20. 461-2000.

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PHOTO CREDIT SARAH BOCKEL

Activism [ WED., JANUARY 23 ] Open Forum: Deaf Health Care.

5:30 p.m. Robert F. Panara Theatre, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. nychair@ndpcc.org.

Public Forum: Police Accountability Board Draft Legislation. 5:30-7 p.m.

Frederick Douglass R-Center, 999 South Ave 428-6015.

Sustainable Homes Rochester.

6:30-8 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 428-8350.

Walk in the Light: Strategies for Confronting Structural Racism.

6:30 p.m. The Harley School, 1981 Clover St . [ THU., JANUARY 24 ] Holocaust Denial: Not Your Parents’ Anti-Semitism. 12:15 p.m. JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 421-2000. [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] From Inclusion to Equity: The Diversity Advantage. 2-5 p.m. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, 929 S. Plymouth Ave. 463-3266.

Listening Circle: Men & Women Becoming Allies for Each Other.

1-4 p.m. Irondequoit Library, 1290 Titus Ave 336-6062.

RocRestorative Symposium: Racial Equity & Restorative Practices. 8:15 a.m.-noon.

Edison Career & Technical High School, 655 Colfax St rocrestorative.eventbrite.com.

Tenacidad: Sexual Assault Awareness. 12:30-2 p.m.

Phillis Wheatley Public Library, 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way 428-8212. [ MON., JANUARY 28 ] Public Forum: Police Accountability Board Draft Legislation. 5:30-7 p.m.

Danforth Community Center, 200 West Ave. Self Made Families: Relationships, Family Planning, & Transgender identity. 6 p.m.

Out Alliance, 100 College Ave. [ TUE., JANUARY 29 ] Gore Capitalism: Neoliberalism, Violence, & Migration. 6 p.m.

Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave 389-2170.

THEATER | ‘BEAUTIFUL’

The early life and career of beloved singer-songwriter Carole King is the subject of the Tony and Grammy award-winning Broadway hit, “Beautiful —The Carole King Musical,” which returns to Rochester this week. Born Carol Klein in Brooklyn, King’s passion and talent gained her entrance into the music industry when she was just a teen. She went on to write dozens of iconic songs, many of which are featured in the production, including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”

“Beautiful” kicked off on Tuesday, January 22, and continues through Sunday, January 27, at The Auditorium Theater, 885 East Main Street. Shows take place Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $38. 800745-3000; ticketmaster.com.

— BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

Film

Culture Lectures

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[ SUN., JANUARY 27 ] Gina McCarthy: Final Arguments in People vs Planet. 4 p.m. FLCC Student Center Auditorium, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr Canandaigua $25.

398-0239.

Nancy Uffindell: Erie Canal Connections Within Mount Hope Cemetery. noon. NY Museum of Transportation, 6393 E. River Rd $3/$4.

Sunday Forum: ADHD: Myths, Realities, Complexities & Strengths. 9:45 a.m. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. 325-4000.

Kids Events [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] “Try It” Fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eastview Mall, 7979 PittsfordVictor Rd. Weekend & after-school activity offerings 223-4420. [ SUN., JANUARY 27 ] Sensory-Friendly Sunday. 9 a.m.-noon. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Sq. $11-$16. 263-2700.

Wild Winter Woods. 10 a.m.-4 p.m Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford $5 suggested.

538-6822.

Recreation [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] Owl Prowl. 3:30 p.m.

Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 State Rt. 89 . Savannah $6/$8. (315) 365-3580.

Weekend Wild Walks. 11 a.m Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Rd. rmsc.org.

Winter Walking Tour. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mount Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt Hope Ave. South entrance $5. fomh.org.

[ TUE., JANUARY 29 ] Chuck Daellenbach. 4:30 p.m.

Hatch Hall, 26 Gibbs St ESM alumnus; founding member & tuba player for the Canadian Brass 274-1000.

ROC the Riverway & Central Library’s Rundel Terrace Revitalization Project. 12-1 p.m. Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave. 428-8350.

Literary Events [ SAT., JANUARY 26 ] Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jam. 2-5 p.m. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. lovincup.com. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 27

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