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The shootings in Parkland

Thursday night, I watched the CNN Town Hall about the Florida school shootings. All of the discussion was about gun control, which I support, but I am struck by the lack of discussion about why this violence is happening in our society.

What is wrong here? We need a serious reflection about our way of life.

JILLIAN GRUBER

Guns are designed to kill. Guns are made to kill. Guns are sold to kill.

And guns are bought to kill.

So why should any of us be surprised when guns are used to kill?

The sick American obsession with guns is the problem, and the NRA should be leading the fight to correct it. All of us should demand it.

We keep hearing about all the “responsible gun owners” who make up the NRA membership. If they are truly responsible, they will embrace the elimination of rapidfire firearms and reasonable controls on the 48 percent of all the world’s guns which are in this country.

JEROME HERRON

My father died when I was young.

Fortunately, I had two surrogates who took an interest in me and provided good role models. They were both World War II veterans who had seen people killed by gunfire, some by their own hands.

They knew the terror and horror of bloody chaos personally and had somehow survived to become the most gentle and peaceful men I ever met. Both were pacifists who never touched a gun after their wartime experience.

Strong healthy adults are becoming increasingly rare as our society becomes more and more complex and distracted. What seems to be filling the gap is a growing culture of militarism in which men of low self-esteem dress up as soldiers, formidably armed, to face off enemies of their own invention: Jews, immigrants, people of color, the government... it doesn’t matter.

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They just need a target for their anger and frustrations.

The internet provides the glamour of powerful-looking pseudo-warriors, men with guns – images that an angry young boy, eager to find a path to manhood, might crave. All you need now for a disturbed young boy to act out his fantasies is access to military style weapons. Apparently, that is no problem.

What are we to do? The internet is not going away. That leaves doing something about military-style weapons, around which dangerous fantasies are formed.

Elected officials seem to value the interests of the NRA, gun manufacturers, and military fetishists over the vast majority of horrified Americans who want military-style weapons removed from civilian society. No amount of tragedy – not Sandy Hook, not southern Florida, not the other schools where children have been slaughtered by shooters seems to move them beyond thoughts and prayers.

After a single incident, the Australian government bought back every privately owned semiautomatic rifle and made owning or selling them a serious crime.

Gun deaths in Australia dropped by double digits in the first year.

Can you justify voting for someone who facilitates this carnage simply because he or she won’t raise your taxes or take your precious AR15?

JOHN KASTNER

On the morning news the day after the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, I heard a number of public officials say that we need to give our children the skills to identify kids who are a danger to the rest. Really? Teach kids to spy on and report on other kids?

I believe that discussions about gun violence don’t go anywhere because we are talking about regulating the wrong things. Some of us want to regulate the objects; others of us want to identify and regulate other human beings that we perceive as “evil.” But evil is not confined to one or two isolated human beings. Like decency and heroism, it part of human nature. Let’s tell the real truth. It is anger – unrepentant rage and its consequent fear – that leads to these terrible things.

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Wouldn’t it be better to teach each other how to address the evil thinking within our own minds and hearts? We can put a stop to the appetite for guns, so that owning and hoarding and using them will have little appeal, if we work with the diversity of faith leaders in our communities to address our addiction to anger and fear.

Once that happens, wise people will agree to sensible limits on gun ownership and to providing the resources for compassionate mental health services. As an American Family, a family of faith, we can put a stop to this real American Carnage.

AMY LOUISE DONNELLY

Watching the heart-breaking news coverage of the latest school shooting brings several thoughts to mind: Murphy’s Law states that anything that can possibly go wrong, will. This was a perfect storm of things going wrong. How was this really sick individual able to legally purchase perhaps the deadliest weapon possible?

Some of the survivors are demanding change in the gun laws. They just don’t understand the reality of the situation in this country. The NRA will never let this happen, because they “own” too many Congress people. Too much money is being made for this to change.

Perhaps the head of the NRA and the CEO’s of the companies that manufacture the AR-15 rifles could go to that school and hold an assembly with students and parents and explain to them how the shooter’s right to own that gun was more important than the lives of the victims.

The countdown to the next AR15 slaughter has already begun.

ROY GRAU

Immigrants can make us great

Mary Anna Towler questioned whether Republicans can put aside their own political interests (Urban Journal). It doesn’t seem like it, but neither can Democrats.

Senator Durban’s announcement of Donald Trump’s queries: “Why don’t Norwegians emigrate to the US? Why do people emigrate from S-hole countries?” embarrassed

not only the president, but the entire nation, and compromised US diplomatic and economic relationships. He also failed to offer a meaningful and constructive answer to the president’s question.

Norwegians don’t emigrate because, in Norway, where natural resources are shared equally, the yearly maximum medical expense is $300. Mothers collect full salary for one year after a child is born, 80 percent pay for the second year, and then, free child care. Norwegians’ sense of well-being is among the highest in the world.

In the S-hole countries, the most acquisitive subjects (or foreigners) control resources and enrich themselves while most citizens suffer with little or no sense of security. These countries are horrible, but immigrants from these countries are an extraordinary lot.

Consider two examples: Philadelphia’s Balch Institute displayed a board lashed to a large inner tube; this was the “vessel” used by a courageous and gritty Haitian to cross the Caribbean to the US. A young undocumented Mexican, Mauricio, was gainfully employed in New York. He spoke unaccented, grammatically correct English. He had acquired a deep knowledge and fondness of US and New York history and architecture. He dutifully paid federal and state taxes, although he had no hope of receiving any direct benefit.

Mauricio was 12 years old when he came to the US, unaccompanied and with no knowledge of English. He crossed the border surreptitiously, at night, in a van with extinguished head lights. The van rolled over into a ditch. Mauricio, terrified, thought he was going to die, but he carried on, found a job, and used a public library to educate himself.

Individuals with the proven courage and grit of the Haitian sailor or Mauricio have the stuff to make America great again.

Fortunately our native born sons and daughters don’t need to risk their lives, but if the nation is faced with a real crisis, it remains to be seen if we native-born Americans would be as well prepared as our immigrants to manage real adversity.

JOHN SPECIALE

‘Open caption’ your events

Susan B. Anthony is still fighting the good fight. At the recent Susan B. Anthony luncheon, all four screens at the convention center enabled diners to view speakers. Additionally, all the speakers’ remarks were “open captioned” or subtitled.

Attendees could read and (try to) hear the speeches.

Praises to the Susan B. Anthony House for enabling everyone to participate in the luncheon honoring a great fighter. How nice it would be if other large local groups (e.g., Lifespan) employed open captions at their large luncheons as well.

JANET MCKENNA

(McKenna is a member of the Rochester chapter, Hearing Loss Association of America).

Still missing Remmereit

In the February 14 issue, a reader’s letter on the RPO and the fine Frederick Douglass cover story stirred memories of Arild Remmereit. For some of us, broken hearts.

Beginning immediately when he assumed the position of RPO conductor in 2011, the Maestro announced he would feature compositions by women over the centuries and works from many countries and cultures.

No one-shot gimmick. This was emphasized in the orchestra’s promotional literature, still accessible on the Internet.

In addition, for the 2013 Rochester Fringe Festival, though he was already forced out of the RPO, the Maestro created and conducted a sold-out program in Kilburn Hall honoring the life of Frederick Douglass. The evening included work by Beth Denisch, and there were women in the cast for dramatic readings, dancers, and a soprano soloist, as well as in the orchestra.

Brief hours of local history to recall where we missed the boat and lost Arild Remmereit. (He proved he could sell beautifully at the box office, too.)

MARTIN FASS

URBAN JOURNAL | BY MARY ANNA TOWLER

Parkland students and parents cry, President Trump wants more guns This is just madness.

The country’s latest gun massacre has led to a bit of a national awakening about the terrible effect of our gun culture, but the gun lobby is out in full force.

While teenage survivors of the Parkland massacre are being insulted, the president is using their tragedy to whip up gun owners’ fears, warning that if Democrats take control of Congress in this year’s midterm elections, “They’ll take your Second Amendment.”

The boldest gun restrictions being offered right now are edge-nibbling things like banning bump stocks and raising the age requirement for buying semi-automatic weapons. And the president proposes arming school teachers and ending gun-free school zones.

Banning bump stocks certainly wouldn’t hurt. But experts interviewed by the New York Times after the Las Vegas massacre said a ban would probably have only a small impact on gun violence.

Raising the minimum age for buying semi-automatic weapons to 21 from the current 18 might also help, but only a little. Few of this country’s gun massacres have been at the hands of people under 21. Age isn’t the problem. Guns are.

As for the president’s insistence that arming teachers will end the school shootings: that is cynical and reckless. There’s absolutely no reason to think that armed teachers – no matter how carefully trained – would be able to shoot calmly and accurately.

National statistics apparently don’t exist on the accuracy of police officers. “But if New York is typical,” said a Times editorial last week, “analyses show that its officers hit their targets only one-third of the time. And during gunfights, when the adrenaline is really pumping, that accuracy can drop to as low as 13 percent.”

Another problem: Under difficult circumstances, police officers aiming at a gunman have sometimes shot bystanders.

These are police officers, people who are trained – and retrained – on using firearms. They are ready, mentally and physically. That’s their job. Teachers use entirely different skills and go about their jobs mentally prepared and focused on entirely different tasks.

In spite of Parkland, in spite of Las Vegas, in spite of the deaths of 20 little children and six staff members at Sandy Hook, arming teachers is the solution that the president of the United States and the NRA offer.

This, of course, is a distraction. Nobody with any sense – not the president, not the elected officials backing him or the

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre or the executives of the companies that make these weapons – believes that arming school teachers is a good idea. But it yanks attention away from serious gun-control possibilities – like banning the sale of semi-automatic weapons.

No, banning their sale won’t end gun violence. As gun-control critics point out, only a relatively small percentage of this country’s murders are caused by semi-automatic weapons. But a ban would be an important step.

The semi-automatic weapon used in Parkland, the AR-15, is not only one of the most popular guns in the US, it’s “the weapon of choice” for several of the mass shooters, said a recent NPR report.

Semi-automatic guns are “hugely devastating weapons,” notes RIT criminal justice professor John Klofas, and they cause “ devastating injuries.”

Banning them, says Klofas “would reduce the level of carnage and the number of victims.”

Sensible restrictions on gun ownership work, and they don’t infringe on responsible gun owners’ rights. The United States banned assault weapons in 1994, and in the following 10 years, the Washington Post reported recently, the number of gun massacres fell by 37 percent, compared to the previous 10 years. The number of deaths from those shootings fell by 43 percent. After the ban expired in 2004, the incidents and the deaths shot back up.

In Australia, a 1996 mass shooting – with an AR-15 – led to comprehensive gun control: a ban on semi-automatic weapons, background checks, a 28-day waiting period, a national gun registry, limits on the amount of ammunition that people can buy in a specified time period. And Australia imposed strong licensing requirements – for all firearms – including demonstrating a “genuine reason for owning possessing or using a firearm.” “Personal safety” – a big reason US gun owners give for their interest in weapons – is explicitly prohibited from being one of those “genuine reasons.”

Since then, there have been no mass killings in Australia, gun violence in general has declined, and gun-related suicides have plummeted.

The United States isn’t Australia. In an interview posted on City Lab earlier this month, Australia’s ambassador to the US, Joe Hockey, said it’s naïve to think we could mimic Australia. The culture here is too different, he said.

That culture is rooted not only in our history (fighting for our independence from England, fighting a civil war) but also in irrational fear, partly brought on by the media’s exaggerated treatment of urban violence.

In a Times op-ed on Saturday, NRA member Brian Mast, a Republican member of Congress from South Florida, bucked the NRA and called for a ban on sales of assault weapons, stronger background checks, and the banning of bump stocks. But he also said this: “I conceal and carry a 9-millimeter pistol most days, because I know the threats we face, and I don’t want to die because I am unprepared to return fire.”

He’ll continue to carry his gun. He’s not alone, and some of his fellow NRA members are prepared for heavier battle. In 2013, the NRA said that Americans owned about 5 million AR-15’s.

That’s the magnitude of the cultural challenge we’ll have to overcome, just to get a ban on mass-murderers’ weapon of choice.

Some gun-control supporters are finding hope in the outpouring of support for modest gun restrictions since the Parkland shooting. I’m not. We’ve been here before.

Australia’s ambassador is right: This country’s gun culture is too deep.

And we’ve sold our soul to fear and the NRA.

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Lunsford wants to take on Funke

Jen Lunsford, an attorney who lives in Penfield, wants try to unseat Republican State Senator Rich Funke in November. Lunsford, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the 55th State Senate District at Monroe County Democratic Committee headquarters on Monday. The district covers parts of eastern Monroe County and western Ontario County, and though the registration in the district favors Democrats, the last Democrat to hold the seat, Ted O’Brien, served only one term before Funke unseated him in 2014.

States’ attorneys take on the FCC

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has joined more than 20 other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against the FCC seeking to stop the federal agency’s net-neutrality rollback. The lawsuit was filed the day the FCC published the rule undoing Obama-era net neutrality regulations.

The AG’s argue that the commission is acting arbitrarily and

without justification by turning away from a longstanding commission practice of protecting net neutrality.

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Governors put guns in their sights

A coalition of Northeast governors, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, have agreed to better share information pertinent to background checks on gun buyers.

The governors signing on to the States for Gun Safety coalition, as they’re calling it, say they’re doing it in response to federal inaction on gun laws.

The states will create a database with information about people who are prohibited from buying or owning a firearm in each state, which the governors say will prevent those persons from crossing state lines and buying a firearm. The database will supplement the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The coalition will also trace the use of out-of-state guns in crimes and launch a Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium.

Police reform activists pushed last week for changes in police oversight. At a press conference, Essenia Edgeston held up a photo of her husband she said was taken after his encounter with police. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

POLICE OVERSIGHT | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO

Legal advice sought in police review City Council is seeking legal help as it seeks to reform the way the City of Rochester handles accusations of police misconduct.

Late last year, following protests and an extensive report prepared for police-reform groups, City Council began examining the city’s current system of police oversight – particularly complaints about excessive use of force.

Currently, a division of the Rochester Police Department investigates complaints about police conduct.

An independent Civilian Review Board reviews the findings of that investigation, but it can’t conduct its

own investigation. And the police chief decides whether the complaints are founded and what, if any, disciplinary measures needed.

Council President Loretta Scott said in late November that Council would develop possible changes to that process and would hold a series of public hearings early this year. The hope was to have Council vote on new legislation in April so that changes would take effect in July.

That schedule has slipped by at least a month, Scott said in a recent phone interview, but work on the issue hasn’t stopped. One sticking point: whether

an independent body can legally determine officers’ discipline.

That’s one of the recommendations from the reform groups Enough Is Enough and the Rochester Coalition for Police Reform. But a report by the Center for Government Research, prepared last year for City Council, implies that state law says only the police chief can discipline officers. The reform groups say the law also permits an outside body to do it.

That issue needs to be resolved before going further, and City Council has hired outside counsel to help with interpreting the law, Scott said.

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Downtown Rochester’s renaissance could be in serious jeopardy. A state tax credit has spurred investment, development, and the preservation of valuable historic buildings. But the credit will expire in 2019, and the governor’s new budget doesn’t call for its extension.

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Downtown’s rebirth may be at risk Rochester’s downtown revitalization, after years of planning, and stops and starts, is finally becoming a reality. Main Street is undergoing a remarkable transformation, from a stark, vacant-looking corridor to a much more attractive place to work and live. Many of the city’s most venerable historic buildings have been repurposed into a mix of housing, light retail, and entertainment. And more projects are in the pipeline.

But downtown’s renaissance could be in serious jeopardy, says Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York.

Much of the private investment in – for example, the $200 million Sibley Square project – was spurred by federal and state historic tax credits. The programs each give developers a 20 percent tax credit on their investments, a substantial lift toward projects that are often hugely expensive to undertake, Goodman says.

While the federal version of the Historic Tax Credit remains in the federal budget, the state version was not included in Governor Cuomo’s proposed 2018 budget.

“The federal and state Historic Tax Credits are the primary tools to make

these projects move forward,” Goodman says. “The Sibley building is largest project in our community. It’s a massive building. If you don’t redevelop it then what do you do with it? It turns into a maintenance problem, a magnet for more problems in the area, and you lose an important architectural structure.”

Projects like Sibley Square, which is getting the tax credits, have been a catalyst for more redevelopment, Goodman says.

The federal version of the HTC was signed into law in 1986 by President Reagan, and many states around the country followed the federal government offering their own version.

“It was created specifically to encourage redevelopment,” Goodman says. “And there’s been study after study that shows that there is a major economic gain from the HTC.” While the federal credit survived, investors are now required to claim the credit over five years instead of being able to claim it in the first year of a project. This diminishes the value of the credit, says Goodman. And a further complication: the state credit is linked to the federal program.

The Landmark Society and many other organizations in the preservation and building communities are urging lawmakers to do two things. One is to separate the federal program from the state’s. This would leave the state version as a strong, stand-alone financing tool.

Second, they want the state program extended through 2024. It’s currently set to expire in December 2019. And the fear is that if the credit is not included in Cuomo’s budget, it will signal instability, and projects in the pipeline could be stalled or abandoned.

While local lawmakers support the credits, the HTC may be not as important to downstate lawmakers, where the demand for real estate is extremely high.

But the programs are vital to Upstate and Western New York, says Jessie Fisher, executive director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. The tax credits have been instrumental in revitalizing that city’s downtown, Fisher says.

“For the first time in many years,” she says, “we have people returning into the city to live.”

Landmark Society Executive Director Wayne Goodman: Buildings getting tax credits have been a catalyst for more development.

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HOUSING | BY JAKE CLAPP

Activists: Thurston problems show housing-court need The ceiling in John Lindsey’s bathroom collapsed several weeks ago and hasn’t yet been repaired. One floor below and on the other side of the 19th Ward apartment building, Mary Brown has thick mold growing in her bathroom, and the water is backing up in her bathtub and sink – a common problem around the building, she says.

Tiles are missing in the bathroom’s drop ceiling, and Brown says it’s as if an animal is living up there. “If you take this down, there’s all kind of junk up there,” Brown says.

Along with mold and sewage problems, tenants at 447 Thurston Road have had problems with broken windows and locks, a rat infestation, and electrical problems.

Some have had to use their oven to warm their apartment due to lack of heat. Last August, the building was in the news for garbage that had been piling up for weeks.

Problems like those, housing-rights activists say, illustrates the need for a local housing court, and Rochester State Assembly member Harry Bronson has introduce a bill to create one.

On February 20, tenants of the Thurston Road apartment building held a press conference to protest the unaddressed conditions in the building, and to announce a rent strike beginning in March.

The 48-unit apartment building, owned

by Peter Hungerford under 447 Thurston Road, LLC, has been cited by the City of Rochester for at least 20 code violations.

Tenants say they’ve lost count of the number of times they’ve reported problems to their landlord with no results. One reason is that there’s only one maintenance worker for multiple buildings owned by Hungerford, they say.

Compounding the problem, rents in the building have been going up — with no clear standard rate, tenants say. Mary Brown says her rent went from $525 to $587.50 a month.

“You raise our rent but then you don’t want to fix anything,” she said during last week’s press conference. “We are all human beings, and we deserve to be treated right.”

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Kawanais Smith, an organizer with the City-Wide Tenant Union, speaks to media last week at 447 Thurston Road. The Tenant Union is supporting a bill in the State Assembly that would create a housing court in Rochester. PHOTO BY JAKE CLAPP

— things as basic as inspection for lead paint; fixing plumbing and electrical issues; replacing the heating and ventilation systems; securing outdoor entrances with proper locks; eradicating roaches, bedbugs, mice, rats, and mold; and rent stabilization. If those conditions weren’t improved within 30 days, the petition said, they would be “forced to enforce our rights as tenants through a greater form of collective action with legal assistance.”

Access to decent, affordable housing in Rochester has become a problem. “Affordable” is generally considered to mean that no more than 30 percent of a person’s income is spent on housing, but that means “affordable rent” is subjective. And there’s not enough of that housing for low-income people — leaving a lot of renters, who comprise 68 percent of Rochester residents, stuck in poor housing conditions and at the mercy of their landlords.

The current legal system allows landlords to take tenants to court, but it’s hard for tenants to find redress through the system. Bronson’s bill, which he introduced earlier this month, would change that.

Tenants at 447 Thurston Road have filed complaints with their landlord about unsecure building doors (top) and mold growing on their ceiling (bottom). These issues, tenants say, continue to go unaddressed. PHOTOS BY JACOB WALSH

The bill would establish a housing part of City Court, giving Rochester tenants a stream-lined avenue to take their landlords to court for housing violations. The court would be similar to those in Buffalo and New York City.

The district’s administrative judge, State Supreme Court Justice Craig Doran, has said in the past that he’d consider the move to create a housing court. And last November, 25 local officials — including Mayor Lovely Warren and all of City Council — sent a letter with Doran and City Court Judge Teresa Johnson asking them to appoint a judge to a one-year term to handle housing cases.

The essence of the bill, Bronson says, is to create a particular part of the City Court system that would have exclusive jurisdiction on housing matters. There’s an additional benefit of having judges and staff develop expertise on tenant and housing law.

The bill would also create an advisory council that would monitor the housing court and give an annual report on its

effectiveness as well as on the type of cases going through the system.

“Physical and emotional health is directly connected to housing,” Bronson says. “We as a society have a moral obligation to make sure people have adequate housing.”

The bill is currently in the Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, and Bronson says he expects there will be changes to it, but he and advocates for a housing court envision an easily accessible, centralized location for tenants to fight for their rights.

A housing court is part of three reforms that the City-Wide Tenant Union is pushing for in order to change the balance of power. The other two are enacting of a Good Cause Eviction law, to give basic protections against arbitrary evictions, and expanding rent stabilization laws Upstate to limit how much landlords can raise rents in buildings built before 1974 with six or more units.

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POWER STRUGGLE Renewables have a bunch of things working both for and against them. Trump’s solar tariff is just one.

ENERGY | BY JEREMY MOULE

The US solar industry has been on a growth streak the past few years. Between 2010 and the first half of 2017, the number of solar jobs doubled, the cost of solar installations dropped by 70 percent, and the technology went from producing a tenth of 1 percent of the country’s power to 1.4 percent of it.

But President Donald Trump delivered a gut punch to the industry in January, when he signed an order establishing an aggressive tariff on imported solar cells and solar assemblies.

It’ll start at 30 percent this year, but will decrease each year until its 2022 expiration.

In his remarks in the Oval Office, Trump said that the tariff will create jobs, since “we’ll be making solar products now much more so in the United States.”

“Our companies have been decimated,” he said, “and those companies are going to be coming back strong.”

But the US solar industry isn’t really centered on solar-cell and solar-assembly manufacturing; workers in that area account for less than 1 percent of the industry’s domestic jobs. Many installers rely on imported solar panels not just because of price, but also because US makers can’t meet the overall demand for panels. Trump may think the tariff could alter that dynamic, but many in the solar industry expect that would happen at the expense of installers and the manufacturers of domestic solar-energy system components.

Industry associations expect the tariffs to drive up the cost of imported solar assemblies by 10 percent. That could be enough to turn some buyers off, especially those with large projects.

“I don’t think the industry expects to overcome that 30 percent tariff and sell as much solar,” says Anne Reynolds, executive director of Alliance for Clean Energy New York. “They’re not going to overcome it in that way. But I think they’re hoping to last through a slowdown in sales.”

SunCommon’s Kevin Schulte says the solar tariff will most impact project development in markets where solar is already lagging. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

The tariff isn’t the only factor shaping the environment for solar, and for renewables as a whole. There’s also a web of policies and issues playing out at the federal, state, and local levels that are influencing renewables’ future.

New York and some other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states formed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative over a decade ago to drive down carbon emissions from power plants. The cap and trade program basically puts a price on carbon and makes low- or zeroemissions power, such as renewables, more competitive in the states’ energy markets.

The recent federal tax overhaul preserved key tax credits for renewables. Many states

also have policies – including tax incentives – and goals meant to increase renewable energy production. For example, New York has established a renewable energy standard that requires utilities to get half of their electricity from renewables by 2030.

“That’s certainly good for renewables and good for the country at large,” says Zack Dufresne, communications director for the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. “If New York can show that this works, and that spreads, that’s a beautiful thing.”

And still other factors will continue affecting renewables growth, including the attitudes of individual communities toward

big wind turbines and utility-scale solar farms, and the intricacies of pricing solar- and windproduced electricity.

The Trump administration’s solar tariff is an urgent threat, a big action that’s likely to have an immediate and harmful effect on the nation’s growing solar industry. And for that reason, it’s getting a lot of attention right now.

The tariff came out of a trade case brought

by Suniva, a US-based solar panel maker whose majority owner is a Chinese investment firm. SunWorld, whose German parent company went bankrupt, joined the case later.

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cells and solar assemblies were hurting their business, and they sought protections far more severe than the tariff Trump approved.

The trade case “unfortunately came at a time where the federal administration was more interested in making a statement about imports than avoiding something that would actually cost jobs,” says Reynolds.

Roughly 260,000 people work in the US solar industry and around 2,000 of them are tied to the manufacture of solar cells and panels. Another 36,000 make things such as the racks that solar panels go on or electrical components used in solar arrays. Most work in sales, design, or installation, as well as financial or legal support positions.

The Solar Energy Industry Association says as many as 23,000 people, from factory workers to installers, could lose their jobs this year because of the tariff.

If fewer customers buy the panels because of increased cost, “it will be telegraphed through the rest of the system, so domestic installers and domestic component manufacturers will also face some level of reduced business,” says Karl Rabago, executive director of Pace University law school’s Energy and Climate Center. “That, by the way, is where the layoffs will happen in the United States.”

But the tariff’s effect won’t be felt evenly across the industry.

Bob Kanauer of LTHS Solar in Penfield says he doesn’t expect the tariff to impact his business much, since his customers “pretty much demand” US-made equipment. And he expects that even with the tariff, some of the foreign-made panels will still be cheaper.

The tariff will mostly impact large projects and buyers who are looking for the absolute lowest price possible on a solar energy system, he says.

SunCommon, a 60-employee company based in the Town of Ontario, designs and builds residential, commercial, and community solar projects. Kevin Schulte, the company’s CEO, says the tariff is having a minimal impact on the quotes SunCommon is currently getting from its suppliers. And the systems are still cheaper than buying electricity from a utility, he says.

Schulte says he’s more concerned about the challenges posed by the artificially low price of natural gas and the persistent misbelief that Upstate New York doesn’t get enough sun for solar to work. Some parts of the year are more productive than others, but about the only time panels don’t produce electricity during the daylight hours is when they are blocked by snow.

Solar is attractive to many people and

businesses because it’s a clean energy source that lessens their contribution to climate change. But its economics make it feasible. Buyers are recouping their investment through energy savings faster than they used, to thanks to rapid, drastic

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improvements in the technology and a sharp drop in systems’ prices. As a result, the number of solar installations has soared. In 2017, New York had 78,323 solar systems – from individual home systems to utility solar farms.

That number was 9,079 in 2011.

The tariff threatens to upset the economic dynamics working in solar’s favor. And just as it is affecting different parts of the solar industry differently, it may hit some places in the US harder than others.

“New York’s probably fine from the tariff,” Schulte says. It’ll most impact project development in markets where solar is already lagging, he says.

Pace Energy and Climate Center’s Rabago echoes what Schulte says about New York. The state has a good solar resource and strong policies that support the technology, they say. Some of the policies are very technical, but others aren’t, such as tax incentives for buyers. And the state’s renewable-energy standard should also accelerate renewables growth, they say.

Massachusetts also has strong solar policies and good resources, Schulte and Rabago say.

California and Arizona, which both have far more large, utility-scale solar farms than New York, may take a hit. But the already strong solar industries in those states should prove resilient.

The Carolinas and Georgia may be in a more precarious position when it comes to solar, Schulte says. Both have low electricity prices and don’t have policies as aggressive as New York’s, he says.

And Rabago says that foreign solar producers will likely find a way to bring down the cost of

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the panels to compensate for the tariff to some extent, Rabago says. Since solar energy systems have already been getting cheaper, it’s possible that the tariff could just slow that trend or that prices could flatten, he says.

In 2016, wind power generated 3% of New York’s electricity Just as New York’s renewable energy standard

is meant to encourage accelerated growth in solar, it’s also meant to encourage new-wind energy projects. But wind farm developers are facing problems that the standard on its own does not address.

Large wind energy projects have to complete a complex siting process – the same process any new power plan in new York goes through – that lasts years. The Cassadaga Wind Project – which includes up to 48 turbines in a few Chautauqua County towns – received approval after a three-year review.

That process is led by a siting board that operates out of the state Department of Public service, which regulates New York utilities. That board weighs local concerns and is supposed to take into account local laws, though its members can override overlyburdensome local laws.

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“What we’re running into more and more is local opposition, which is becoming more organized, seems to be very well-funded,” Dufresne says.

That very conflict is playing out in Yates, Orleans County, and its Niagara County neighbor, Somerset. Apex Clean Energy has proposed a large wind project spread over 12 miles in the two towns, and while some community members want the project, a very vocal group opposes it, as do elected leaders in both towns.

The arguments for and against the project are pretty familiar at this point: those in favor point to the clean energy potential as well as the revenue for landowners and local governments. Those who oppose it cite concerns about safety, noise, blade shadows, environmental damage, and the sight of tall turbines.

Somerset, and recently Yates, have enacted local laws that don’t outright ban the turbines, but effectively prohibit them through severe restrictions such as setbacks.

But that doesn’t change the fact that the state needs big renewable projects – including wind turbines – to meet its goal, Dufresne says. And the state needs to make progress on moving larger projects forward, he says. The siting board is reviewing several wind and solar farm applications.

“Our developers tend to be pretty flexible in developing these projects and really, really want to work with the community,” Dufresne says. “They’re desperate to work with the community in some circumstances, to get

Bob Kanauer of LTHS Solar in Penfield says a new solar cell tariff will hit large solar energy projects harder than small ones. PHOTO BY RYAN WILLIAMSON

New York has 78,322 completed solar projects as of December 31, 2017 this right and to provide the benefits that the community’s then going to enjoy.”

Despite the obstacles, renewables supporters are optimistic about wind energy’s potential. And while some Upstate projects struggle, the state is actively encouraging offshore wind development to provide large amounts of clean energy to New York City and Long Island.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind-power generation built off of New York’s Atlantic coast by 2030. And to help get there, state agencies and the New York State Energy

Research and Development Authority completed a detailed master plan identifying sites for offshore wind turbine development and laying out how to get that power to New York customers.

Deepwater Wind is already moving forward on an offshore wind project near Long Island. It’s leased 256 square miles of the ocean floor from the federal government, and the Long Island Power Authority has approved the project, according to a New York Times report from January 2017.

NYSERDA will also solicit proposals this year and next for at least 800 megawatts of offshore wind power; that’s enough energy to power 400,000 households. By committing to buy that power, the agency will help guarantee the viability of one or more offshore wind projects.

New York is seeing some other encouraging developments on the renewables front, the bulk of them also driven by the state’s clean energy standard. Clean energy advocates say the state also has some simple yet untapped opportunities to make the state more renewables-friendly.

They say the state should ramp up efforts to make homes, factories, and commercial buildings more energy efficient. After all, the cleanest and cheapest power is that which doesn’t have to be generated in the first place.

“In New York, we have had a lot of good talk about energy efficiency but we’re a little behind – a lot behind – where we should be,” Rabago says.

The state has invested in making some farms and commercial buildings more energy efficient. It’s set up a fund to help support those types of efficiency efforts. But Cuomo wants the state to get more aggressive about energy efficiency, so in January he directed the state Public Service Commission and NYSERDA to develop an energy efficiency standard. And he gave them a deadline of Earth Day, April 22. The state would help fund projects and initiatives aimed at meeting the goal, but utilities would also have to make efforts of their own.

Cuomo is also pledging $200 million in state funding to help add energy storage capacity to the state’s grid. Why is that important? Solar and wind power are intermittent, so the times the generators are producing power don’t always match up with the times people need it. Energy storage – giant, utility-scale batteries, more or less – allows excess electricity to be stored away until it’s needed.

New Yorkers are also showing more and more interest in renewables projects, particularly solar arrays, that are intended to provide low-cost power to specific neighborhoods or communities. Many people and businesses can’t install solar energy systems, either because they can’t afford to, their properties aren’t suited for an array, or because they rent. Communityscale solar energy systems, which are larger than single-home systems but nowhere near the size of utility-scale solar farms, provide a way for practically anyone to buy solargenerated electricity, and generally with some costs savings.

And SunCommon’s Schulte says there’s a general trend toward displacing fossil fuelpowered technologies with electrified ones; electric vehicles displacing gasoline-powered vehicles, for example. Battery storage will become cost competitive and technologies such as heat pumps, which are a type of heating and cooling system, will become more widely used.

As that shift happens, making sure the new technologies are powered by clean energy will be very important.

On-site renewables, energy storage, and electrified technology can even make individual homes more self-sufficient, at least for their own power needs. Schulte says

NEW SOLAR PROJECTS IN NEW YORK STATE

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we’re looking at a future where charged car batteries could power a house if the electricity goes out, for example “You create this resiliency that’s really a phenomenal thing to think about,” Schulte says.

In Monroe County, this sort of shift is starting to happen. It currently has 854 completed projects: 759 are residential, 83 are classified as small commercial, and 12 are classified as commercial or industrial.

(Think of the large array that Bausch + Lomb built next to its North Goodman Street factory.)

And there’s clear interest from more customers. Another 104 solar installations are in the works; statewide there are 5,125 pending solar projects. Schulte says his company’s December and January solar energy systems sales were double what they were last year, and that happened despite a harsh winter where people may not be thinking about the sun and solar.

“It’s just a piece of glass that sits on your rooftop and generates electricity,” Schulte says. “What could be bad?” rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 11

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#FirstFridayROC A Night in the Life at Cat Clay Cat Clay 1115 E Main St, Ste 242 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM About Books Richard Margolis Art + Architectural Photography 250 North Goodman St., 4th Floor #9 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Anderson Alley Artists Celebrate Women's Month Anderson Alley Artists 250 N. Goodman St. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Closing Reception for A Tribute to the Human Figure Nu Movement 716 University Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Controlled Trauma Gallery r 100 College Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Double Bench Rochester Contemporary Art Center 137 East Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Double show Featuring Dick Bennett and Chris Charles Nox Cocktail Lounge 302 North Goodman St. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM First Light: Opening Reception at Haus and Norchar Haus Capital Corporation 383 Park Avenue Suite B 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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March 2 • 6-9pm FirstFridayRochester.org First Light: Opening Reception at Haus and Norchar Norchar Real Estate 389 Park Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Go-Rilla Means War and Project Space Open Studios Visual Studies Workshop Gallery 31 Prince St. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM It's Spring Fever at StudioRAD StudioRAD 46 Mount Hope Ave 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM No Man's Land The Yards Gallery Space 50 Public Market Way 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Landscapes. Paintings created by the artist Constance Mauro.

Constance Mauro Studio 1115 East Main St., Hungerford Building 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM No Soil Better: What Would Douglass Do? Rochester Contemporary Art Center 137 East Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Paintings and Driftwood & Stone Tables - Final Weekend Gallery 4 – 8 250 North Goodman St. #4-8 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Peter’s Picks 2016 – A Retrospective Image City Photography Gallery 722 University Ave. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Rochester Reads Kick-off Scavenger Hunt!

Writers & Books 740 University Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Art and Life of Danny Allen; Sunny Ducks and Other Musings AXOM Gallery Exhibition Space 176 Anderson Ave., Suite #303 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Difference Between Their and There Colleen Buzzard Studio 250 North Goodman St., 401 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Trains in The Military From The Civil War to WW2 Military History Society 250 North Goodman St., 201 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM What’s new?

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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.)

Attacking solitary confinement

Local criminal-justice activists will host an exhibit and rally over the next few days to build support for the HALT Solitary Confinement in New York Act. At the first event, “Unmasking NY State’s Chamber of Living Death” –11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at the South Wedge Mission, 125 Caroline Street – a replica of a solitary confinement prison cell will be unveiled, followed by a rally.

The cell will be open four days for people to experience solitary confinement: Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday 11 to 1 and 5 to 9; Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; Monday noon to 4.

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The future for unions

On Saturday, March 3, local labor organizations will present a program on the potential impact of Janus v AFSCME, a case argued before the Supreme Court this week. The plaintiff contends that having to pay union dues violates his rights. A ruling in his favor is expected to be a major blow to labor unions across the country and to the Democratic Party.

The March 3 Rochester event will be from 10 a.m. to noon in NYSUT Hall, 30 North Union Street.

Panelists will be Harry Bronson, New York State Assembly member; Jim Bertolone, former president, Rochester Labor Council; Kenny Montgomery, National Association of Letter Carriers; Tom Gillett, New York State United Teachers; and Robert Leonard, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

Assessing mercury’s impact

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association will present a program on the Finger Lakes Mercury Project at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6, at Finger Lakes Community College’s Stage 14, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive in Canandaigua.

The project was initiated in 2015 by the Finger Lakes Institute in collaboration with Finger Lakes Community College to assess the extent of mercury contamination in the lake’s aquatic food chain. Results of the study will be presented at the event by Roxanne Razavi, assistant professor, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Dining & Nightlife

Polizzi’s, now open at Village Gate, offers the Warm Burrata (above, with balsamic glaze, figs, cured meats, and grilled bread) and Carpaccio “Surf & Turf” (inset).

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Mediterranean fare in Village Gate [ CHOW HOUND ] BY KATIE LIBBY

A common misconception when it comes to Mediterranean cuisine in that people assume Mediterranean food is strictly Greek food — hummus and pita, gyro, and the like. The Mediterranean region includes all countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Italy, France, and Greece. Tom and Debbie Polizzi wanted to represent the cuisine of the different countries of that region in their new restaurant, Polizzi’s (274 North Goodman Street) in Village Gate.

Tom Polizzi started washing dishes when he was 16 years old and has worked in every position in the kitchen since, cutting his teeth at such restaurants as The Olive Tree, Tournedos Steakhouse, and Richardson’s Canal House. He has assembled a team that he has either known or worked with for years, including Sous Chef Marty Moriarty and Pastry Chef Janice Plant.

You’ll find traditional Greek and Middle Eastern dishes on the menu at Polizzi’s, including Moussaka ($22), a dish that covers ground beef, pork and veal with eggplant and béchamel sauce. The Calamari Frito ($14) can be prepared Greek style for an additional $3 in

it was decided that it must have been what the dish was called in the region of Italy that his grandmother was from. Another dish with Italian origins, the Pork Osso Bucco ($24), pairs fall-off-the-bone, red wine braised pork shank with vegetables and a demi-glace.

The bar program, helmed by Elizabeth Donnelly, features a selection of wines, most from Italy, Spain, Greece, and France as well as craft cocktails. Polizzi’s is not open for lunch or on Sundays as Polizzi wants his staff, like him, to spend time with their families.

which the fried squid is tossed with Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, feta, lemon, wine, and garlic.

Where Polizzi’s cuisine really shines, however, are the dishes that honor his Italian heritage — like Grandma Carmella’s Minulotti ($10), his grandmother’s recipe for Italian sausage-stuffed bread that is finished off with melted mozzarella in the wood fired oven. Polizzi has tried to find the origin of minulotti, but after many attempts at Googling the dish with no results,

Polizzi’s (274 North Goodman Street) is located in Village Gate, and is open Monday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. 363-5100. Find them at polizzis.com.

Quick bites

The Roc City Meat Hot Sauce Fest will take

place on Thursday, March 1, at the Burgundy Basin Inn (1361 Marsh Road). Tickets are $20 and include burgers and hots topped with meat hot sauce from participating restaurants and one drink ticket. Participants will vote for their favorite for the People’s Choice Award. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.

Boxcar (127 Railroad Street) and Black Button Distilling (85 Railroad Street) have teamed up to offer the Railroad Street Sunday Brunch Pass on March 4, March 11, and March 18. The pass is $30 and includes a Brunchfast Sandwich, donut, and coffee at Boxcar and a Bloody Mary or Gin Mimosa, Bourbon Cream tasting, distillery tour, and $5 off a 750 ml bottle of spirits at Black Button.

Tickets are valid from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boxcar and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Black Button. Visit blackbuttondistilling.com to purchase tickets.

The Erie Grill (41 North Main Street, Pittsford) will host a Chef’s Table Dinner on Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m. The five-course dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef John Freezee and Sous Chef David Sangiacomo. The menu is local-farm inspired and each dish will be paired with wine or cider. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased eriegrill.com.

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Music

Dying Fetus. Friday, March 16. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 5:30 p.m. $25-$30. themontagemusichall.com; dyingfetus.bandcamp.com. [ PSYCH-ROCK ]

Acid Mothers Temple. Wednesday, April 18. Bug Jar, 219

Monroe Avenue. 8 p.m. $8. bugjar.com; acidmothers.com. [ AMERICANA]

Amy Lavere. Tuesday, May 1. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153

Liberty Pole Way. 8 p.m. $12-$15. abilenebarandlounge.com; amylavere.com.

Herb Smith Freedom Trio

FRIDAY, MARCH 2 PENTHOUSE AT ONE EAST AVENUE 7 P.M. | $25-$30 FACEBOOK.COM/THEPENTHOUSEATONEEASTAVENUE [ JAZZ ] The words “Freedom Trio” can mean many things, but in the case of the Herb Smith Freedom Trio, one sure thing is freedom from the predictable.

When Smith, a superb trumpeter, records his upcoming album live at The Penthouse, he’s sure to also play the didgeridoo and add some electronic loops. If that’s not far enough into the realm of the unusual, watch bassist Peter Chwazik’s finger’s traverse his 9-string electric bass.

Chwazik also plays guitar, and Joe Parker rounds out the trio on drums and percussion. Most unpredictable of all will be the improvisation and interplay spurred by the excitement of a live recording. — BY RON NETSKY

Leonard Bernstein Celebration THURSDAY, MARCH 1, AND SATURDAY, MARCH 3 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE, 60 GIBBS STREET $24-$104 | 454-2100; RPO.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] How to sum up such a uniquely versatile

figure as Leonard Bernstein — conductor; composer for concert halls, Broadway, and Hollywood; pianist; TV personality; educator — in one concert? You’ll have a partial answer this week, when Ward Stare leads the RPO’s Bernstein Centennial Celebration. It focuses on one of Bernstein’s major concert works: “Age of Anxiety,” a 1949 symphony for piano and orchestra, with longtime RPO collaborator Misha Dichter as the soloist.

“The Age of Anxiety” is preceded by Samuel Barber’s “Second Essay,” and followed by Dmitri Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony. Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 8 p.m. Look for a review of this concert online Friday at rochestercitynewspaper.com. — BY DAVID RAYMOND

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Chip Taylor SATURDAY, MARCH 3 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 8:30 P.M. | $18-$22 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM [ COUNTRY ] Chip Taylor has had a successful music career

spanning more than 60 years, including a 2016 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Originally from Yonkers, New York, Taylor is most noted for writing “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” a song popularized by the English rock band The Troggs. After giving up music for full-time professional gambling in 1980, Taylor returned to music in 1996 and has found new success within the Americana, folk, and singer-songwriter music scenes.

His new album, “Fix Your Words,” has a release date set for March 2018. Taylor’s music has matured through his career as much as he has, with a lifetime of heart and soul mirrored in every note. — BY KATIE HALLIGAN

Crimson Note Heritage Concert SUNDAY, MARCH 4 DOWNTOWN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN, 121 NORTH FITZHUGH STREET 3 P.M. | 234-2200; RACDELTASIGMATHETA.ORG [ CLASSICAL ] The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of the

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host its annual Crimson Note Heritage Concert on Sunday, with a program featuring works by Scott Joplin (the King of Ragtime), French composers Philippe Gaubert and César Franck, and Gospel icon Richard Smallwood as well as a special arrangement of an African-American spiritual. Violinist Heather Misula will be the concert’s featured performer, accompanied by pianist Orlando Diaz and other guest performers. $10-$20.Tickets available at Wegmans, online, and at the door. — BY JAKE CLAPP

Rochester Folkus: The Crooked North, Ruth & Dana Fine. Downstairs Cabaret

Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 3254370. downstairscabaret. com/rochester-folkus.

7-9 p.m. $10.

After some hellacious radio noise for an opening track, the music commences: Endangered Youth’s release of its entire discography, “A Chorus to Carry Us Home,” is a howling, hardcore harrang with tight, tight, tight segues. I mean, whoever produced this had to have used a shoe horn. Also, watch out for a guitar quote from The Stooges that pops up early on the cut “These Streets.”

Overall, “A Chorus to Carry Us Home” is a hardcore gang-vocal affair, and an angry one at that. But the anger doesn’t trump the fun. The guitar throughout this 23-song marathon is ragged and rough and relentless.

Once it starts, it doesn’t stop.

The second half of “A Chorus to Carry Us Home” is an equally hard — and welcome — pile of live tracks recorded at joints and gin mills like the Bug Jar, Tala Vera, The Meatgrinder, and The Flying Squirrel. It’s a relatively lo-fidelity output, but thankfully it isn’t as discordant as you would think. Things are just rough enough to keep up with the band’s energy.

BLUES

Hanna PK. Bop Shop

Records, 1460 Monroe Ave. 271 3354. hearhanna.com.

7 p.m.

[ THU., MARCH 1 ] CLASSICAL

Bernstein Centennial Celebration. Kodak Hall at

Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rpo.org. 7:30 p.m. $24-$104.

Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Kilbourn Hall, 26

Gibbs St. esm.rochester.edu.

8-10 p.m.

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RIT Concert Band: From Italy to America. Ingle Auditorium

King Buffalo

at RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. 475-4292. rit.edu/ music. 7-8:30 p.m. The Italian Diaspora in the music of Samuel J. Porcelli. Free.

“Repeater” Self-released kingbuffalo.bandcamp.com

Before you start complaining that this is only a threesong EP, just check the run time on the first cut and title track to King Buffalo’s “Repeater.” It’s almost 14 minutes long. Of course it builds as it gets further into itself, but in this case it’s more of a subtle crescendo — like a kinder, gentler giant version of the Nuge’s “Stranglehold” — that is, until the home stretch when King Buffalo opens it up and gives it the spurs. This is most effective on the listener who is invested and has been hanging in there since the rolling throb of the opening notes.

The trio segues effortlessly into the next track, full of psychedelic beauty and blue cheer. The third and final song includes vocals that serve as a build up to the heavy thunder onslaught that cascades in mid-tempo at mid-song. Each song stands on its own through the sonic temple King Buffalo constructs; a sort of meditative contemplation with plenty of levels and swirling dynamics to get carried away.

JAZZ

EZM Trio. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. $5.

POP/ROCK

Carole’s Kings. Downstairs

Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. 7 p.m. Through Mar. 11. Thu., Mar. 1 & 8: 7pm; Fri. & Sat., Mar 2 & 3, 9 & 10: 8pm; Sat., Mar. 3: 4pm; Sun. Mar 11: 3pm. $30-$33.

Left-Handed Second Baseman. Abilene Bar &

Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. lh2b. bandcamp.com. 8 p.m. $5.

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Seth Faergolzia is a whimsical wrangler of beautiful chaos. He is essentially genre-less and hard to categorize. Even he is beguiled by his open-minded, multi-pronged attack.

The leader of 23 Psaegz, a loop painter (recording vocal loops while painting at the same time), a solo artist, and a disciple of the profoundly odd, Faergolzia added yet another tentacle to his toolbox to deal with a deluge of material and inspiration: Multibird, a freewheeling, at times abstract rock quartet.

But before we go and try to understand Multibird, we have to understand Seth Faergolzia and how he compartmentalizes his various projects. 23 Psaegz is a large band (anywhere from nine to 19 members) that’s been going for roughly six or seven years in Rochester. “It was formed to perform and record my puppet opera,” Faergolzia says.

“And it sort of turned into a band.”

Multibird consists of 23 Psaegz’s members Dominic Marini on drums; guitarist Shaun Jones; and bassist Stan Martinelli. The two bands aren’t identical, but they mirror each other, especially when it comes to Faergolzia’s quirk.

“I think it started two years ago,” Faergolzia says of Multibird. “It was sort of a side project for 23 Psaegz.” Faergolzia had other projects that needed tending. He was working on a 100 songs project and wanted a band that better served his needs with a more straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic of bass, guitar, and drums.

“I just needed to churn them out, sort of,” Faergolzia says. “So I wrote 100 songs in four months and produced 50 of them over the course of the following year. So I guess Multibird was like a recording team.”

There is a difference between the two endeavors: 23 Psaegz has somewhat of a revolving door policy, welcoming musicians of all disciplines and stripes — it has a five-piece wind section and a lot of singers — Multibird, though, is strictly a quartet.

Whereas 23 Psaegz is downright orchestral, Multibird is more of a tight rock band adhering to traditional instrumentation. But it’s the weirdness at the heart of it all that keeps you guessing. Multibird is a smirk’s mating call.

“Our bass player once described it as conventional instruments playing unconventional music,” Faergolzia says.

Multibird has been in the studio, but it is currently in a holding pattern due to finances.

The album’s been in the works for two years now, according to Faergolzia. Multibird has worked with John Kilgore Sound and Recording in New York City, Faergolzia says, “and we’ve also recorded here at Black Dog with Multibird and 23 Psaegz. It’s kind of like two albums in the works simultaneously.”

There is consistency in Faergolzia’s chaos and creativity. That’s because, the man knows what he wants. “I worked for an artist a long time ago, named Donald Baechler. He and I would sit and have conversations and he’d never make statements. He would only ask me questions.

He asked me once, ‘Do you want to be a pop star or an art star?’ I said, ‘Both.’”

And the man did just that — both — at the 2017 Rochester Fringe Festival, combining music as a sort of fractured doo wop by singing through a loop pedal, while he painting an abstract piece of art. You could see the music; you could hear the colors.

“I like all forms of art,” Faergolzia says. “I like mixing them. I realized that whenever I was painting I was singing.”

Faergolzia just got back from a monthlong solo Europe tour, and now, he says, he is dividing his time between Multibird in the studio and the puppet opera.

“My priority, now that this tour is over is putting up this puppet opera,” he says. “And that is really an extensive project. I think I’m going to release it in two- or three-minute webisodes because it’s an hour and a half long.”

Though Faergolzia is the figurehead of these disparate sights and sounds — he sings with a dramatic epiglottal push that punctuates his plaintive tenor — he says quality is the one common thread he strives for. That and confounding his audience, like the fan that approached him in Germany a few weeks back.

“He said: ‘I’ve been coming to see you for 10 years and I still don’t get what you’re doing.’”

INDIE

POP/ROCK

OroborO, Full Body, The Strangers, Ryan Sutherland.

Vacation DAZE, Wild Things, Bedroom Hijinks. Bug Jar, 219

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com.

8 p.m. $7/$9.

Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar. com. 9:30 p.m. $8/$10.

[ FRI., MARCH 2 ]

Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com. 9 p.m. $6.

Yarms with Overhand Same and the Snake Lords.

CLASSICAL

Eastman Wind Orchestra.

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 8-10 p.m.

INDIE

Seth Faergolzia’s Multibird.

Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8:30 p.m. $5.

RIT Performing Artists: Misuzu Tanaka. Ingle Auditorium at RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive.

475-4292. davidigital.com.

8-10 p.m. $15.

VOCALS

Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus.

First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Rd. 244-2468. fbcrochester. net. 7:30-8:30 p.m.

R&B/ SOUL

Uptown Groove. Abilene

Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com.

5:30 p.m.

HIP-HOP/RAP

Claude Bennington’s Fever Dream. The Spirit Room, 139

State St. 397-7595. 8 p.m. $5.

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ROCK | OROBORO

[ SAT., MARCH 3 ]

OroborO is a four-piece experimental rock band from Amherst, Massachusetts, offering a nonpareil blend of metal, emo, and psychedelia. In May 2016, OroborO began releasing demos, and its most recent album, “Laughing Death,” was released in January. The album flirts with deranged musical and lyrical concepts, beginning with the album title itself and ending with a self-devouring, centipede-like creature as the album artwork. There is an overarching theme of going in circles: the band’s name is a palindrome, all of the album covers are creatures drawn circling within themselves, and the music seems to cycle back around on itself as well.

OroborO creates progressive rock symphonies with unexpected twists and turns that electrify from start to finish.

ACOUSTIC/FOLK

OroborO plays with Full Body, The Strangers, and Ryan Sutherland on Thursday, March 1, at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $9. bugjar.com; facebook.com/oroborofficial.

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Mustard’s Retreat, Da Vines.

Cafe Veritas at First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South. cafeveritas.org. 7:3010:30 p.m. $10-$18.

CLASSICAL

Bernstein Centennial Celebration. Kodak Hall at

Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 454-2100. rpo.org. 8 p.m. $24-$104.

Eastman Chorale. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 8-10 p.m.

Women’s Voices: Past + Present. Women’s Rights

National Historical Park, 136 Fall Street. Seneca Falls. nps.

gov/wori. 2:30-4 p.m. Works written by American women from the early 1900s until today, including music by Amy Beach, Joan Tower, and more.

[ MON., MARCH 5 ]

JAZZ

Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. EastmanTheatre.org. 8-10 p.m. $14-$24.

The Moho Collective. Lovin’

Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 2929940. lovincup.com.

8 p.m. $8.

CLASSICAL

Fernando Laires Piano Series: George Li, piano.

[ TUE., MARCH 6 ]

POP/ROCK Chip Taylor. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.coom.

-Feb. 4, 8:30 p.m. $18 / $22.

Crowder. Lyric Theater, 440 East Ave. 256-0444. 7 p.m. $25-$75.

Collegium Musicum. Kilbourn Hall, 26 Gibbs St. esm. rochester.edu. 8-10 p.m.

A virtuoso ensemble for the performance of music composed before 1700.

The Hotelier, The Young Couples, Cammy Ehanaro.

JAZZ

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $13.

[ SUN., MARCH 4 ] CLASSICAL

Candlelight Concert: Zach Wadsworth. Christ Church,

141 East Ave. 454-3878. christchurchrochester.org.

8:30 p.m.

Crimson Note Music Heritage Concert. Downtown United

Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street. 234-2200. racdeltasigmatheta.org.

3-5 p.m. $10/$20.

CLASSICAL

Grove Place Jazz Project.

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, 20 Windsor St. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. 7 p.m. Featuring a different set of Eastman School of Music Students and other area jazz artisans every Tues. $10.

POP/ROCK

Lost Stars, STAVO. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 454-2966. bugjar.com. 9:30 p.m. $7/$9.

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Arts & Performance Art Exhibits [ OPENING ] Davis Gallery at Houghton House, 1 King’s Lane. Geneva.

Choices from The Collections.

Through April 6. Opening reception Fri., Mar. 2, 6-8pm.

Closed Mar. 17-25. 315-7813483. kvaughn@hws.edu. hws.edu/davisgallery.

International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Still Life Expressions. Through March 31. Original still lifes by contemporary Canadian artist Sam Paonessa. 2641440. iaainc@ix.netcom.com. internationalartacquisitions.com Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Expanding Dimensions: Large Works by The Arena Art Group. Through April 9.

Opening reception Fri., Mar 9, 6-8pm. 271-9070. djscally55@gmail.com

Art Events [ THU., MARCH 1 ] 6X6 Party Month Kickoff. March 1, 6 p.m. The Daily Refresher, 293 Alexander St. 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org. [ FRI., MARCH 2 ] Going to the Dogs. March 2, 5-8 p.m. Brown Hound Downtown, 500 University Ave Dog-themed art by local artists Joyce Kowba, Kathy Ann Morris, and Priscilla Merrill 506-9725. brownhoundbistro.com.

Anna Lentz as Anne Frank in Geva’s production “The Diary of Anne Frank.” PHOTO BY GOAT FACTORY MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy

The dearest diary

[ WED., FEBRUARY 28 ] Joselito Dapuppet. 7:30 p.m.

Comedy at the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd $25. 426-6339. carlsoncomedy.com.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” REVIEWED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 CONTINUES THROUGH MARCH 18 WILSON STAGE AT GEVA THEATRE CENTER, 75 WOODBURY BOULEVARD TICKETS START AT $25 | 232-4382; GEVATHEATRE.ORG [ REVIEW ] BY LEAH STACY

There’s a great responsibility and gravity that comes along with staging (and reviewing) a show like “The Diary of Anne Frank.” The Holocaust wasn’t even a hundred years ago, but feels at once farther and closer, in many ways.

While connections have been made between that era and the current political climate, many Holocaust survivors and their loved ones are no longer living, and generational ties have weakened. The stories of the Holocaust need to continue being told, and theater is an effective way to educate the population.

“The Diary of Anne Frank,” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett (playwrights and screenwriters of films such as “Father of the Bride” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”), adapted by Wendy Kesselman, stays true to Frank’s writing. There are many scenes that 18 CITY FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6, 2018

directly quote passages from her diary, and the timeline focuses on the nearly two years the refugees spent in the secret annex. The 1955 play received the Tony Award for Best Play, the NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (Kesselman’s 1997 adaptation of “The Diary of Anne Frank” was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play but didn’t win).

But while this retelling of Anne Frank’s haunting story received accolades on Broadway, Geva’s production leaves a particular element to be desired. It’s unclear whether Anna Lentz (Anne Frank) interprets the character in a way that doesn’t work, or whether she was guided

by Director David Ira Goldstein (artistic director emeritus at Arizona Theatre Company, which is co-producing) to play the role that way. Regardless, there’s a blatant disconnect from historical depictions of Anne Frank as a spirited but sweet child of the 1940’s.

Here, Lentz portrays Frank as an overbearing, often sullen brat whose body language and intonation come off as very modern. It’s as though a twisted iteration of Veruca Salt from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was somehow transported into the wrong show.

Lentz’s Anne — who should be driving the emotional pace of the production with her every word, as Frank does in her diary — is not only hard to follow, she’s downright unlikeable.

And that simply cannot be the case when such

a powerful story is being staged.

Fortunately, there is some saving grace amongst the ensemble performances. Steve Hendrickson (Otto Frank) gives a marvelous interpretation of Frank’s gentle and giving father. His ending scene provided some of the most moving moments — and seemingly the only moments where people were reaching for tissues. Michael Santo (Mr. Dussel) is a deadpan foil to other characters’ overstated drama, creating welcome comic relief; and Kit Prelewitz (Miep Gies) makes a kind and sophisticated impression during her brief scenes onstage.

Bill Clarke’s scenic design provides an innovative, fluid aesthetic that features every actor prominently; while Mimi Maxmen’s costume design encompasses both function and a nod to the wealthy history of the characters (Mrs. Van Daan’s fur coat and Anne’s flowered heels are especially beautiful touches).

It’s worth noting the admirable work Geva has done to create experiences around “The Diary of Anne Frank.” A partnership with The Strong and the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester yielded a free exhibit in the lobby and upstairs lounge. Post-show talkbacks with the Jewish Federation will also take place after the Sunday matinees on March 4, 11, and 18.

The full version of this review can be seen online at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

[ THU., MARCH 1 ] Focus Theater Improv Student Showcase. March 1, 8 p.m.

Focus Theater, 390 South Avenue, Suite C 6662647. info@focustheater.us. focustheater.us.

Jessimae Peluso. March 1-2, 10:30 p.m. and March 1-3, 7:30 p.m. Comedy at the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd $12-$17. 426-6339. contact@carlsoncomedy.com. carlsoncomedy.com/shows. [ SAT., MARCH 3 ] Focus Theater Long Form Improv Comedy Night. March 3, 8 p.m.

Focus Theater, 390 South Avenue, Suite C $5. 6662647. info@focustheater.us. focustheater.us.

Theater Blasted. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m Bread & Water Theatre, 172 West Main St Through March 11. Fri. & Sat., Mar 2, 3, 9, & 10: 7:30pm. Sun., Mar. 4 & 11: 2pm $8-$14. 538-9684. breadandwatertheatre.org.

The Diary of Anne Frank.

Through March 18. Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd Through March 18.

Directed by David Ira Goldstein, starring Ann Arvia $25-$52.

232-4382. gevatheatre.org.

Dinosaur Man. March 1-4.

MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Thurs.-Sat., March 1-3, 7:30

pm. Sat & Sun, March 3 & 4, 2 pm. Presented by Blue Ink Production, directed by Paula Marchese $5-$18. themuccc@ gmail.com. muccc.org.

RIT Theatre Arts Presents: Stupid F*cking Bird. March 1-3, 7:30-10:30 p.m. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, 166 Lomb Memorial Dr $10. 475-4292. jleugs@rit.edu. rit.edu/theatrearts.

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Sun., March 4, 2 p.m Todd Theatre, University of Rochester, River Campus $8$15. 275-4959. sas.rochester.edu/theatre

Community Activism [ THU., MARCH 1 ] Unmasking NY State’s Chamber of Living Death. March 1. South Wedge Mission (Lutheran Church of Peace), 125 Caroline St. Through March 5. A replica of a solitary confinement cell, presented by NY Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement (NYCAIC) 473-0026. [ SAT., MARCH 3 ] Food Not Bombs Sort/Cook/ Serve Food. 3-6 p.m. St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, 402 South Ave. 585-232-3262.

Film [ WED., FEBRUARY 28 ] Italian Film Series: Veloce Come Il Vento (Italian Race).

7 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue English with subtitles $10 / $12. 305-5999. ameritalroc.com.

PHOTO BY VICTORIA GAO

ART | ‘BLANKET STATEMENT’ Julia Kwon, an artist based in the Washington, D.C. area, creates sculptural work that combines traditional Korean patchwork and hybrid textiles with constructed figures wrapped within and burdened by an abundance of the cloth. The work is both a tribute to her cultural background and acknowledgement of the concepts of women’s work and isolation from the outside world. Provided info says that her hidden figures are meant to symbolize constructed notions of what it means to be Korean or feminine, and comment on the dehumanizing process of being identified, reduced, and categorized. Her solo show, “Blanket Statement,” is on view this month at Hartnett Gallery.

The exhibition continues through March 11 at Hartnett Gallery (Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, 500 Wilson Boulevard). Tuesday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. 275-4188; blogs.rochester.edu/hartnett.

— BY REBECCA RAFFERTY

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[ SAT., MARCH 3 ] Daughter Rite. March 3, 2-4 p.m. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Michelle Citron, 1978. Presented by Planned Parenthood as part of VSW’s Community Curator series $5.

442-8676. taranelson@vsw.org. vsw.org/screenings.

Enjoy a free dance class, refreshments & fun.

Wednesday, March 14th from 7pm-8:30pm

Frederick Douglass [ WED., FEBRUARY 28 ] Frederick Douglass’s Rochester: Mapping His Tracks in Our City. Through Aug. 31. Central Library, 115 South Ave. 4288150. rochistory.wordpress.com.

Frederick Douglass’s World.

Through Aug. 31. University of Rochester, River Campus rochester.edu.

No Soil Better: Art and the Living Legacy of Frederick Douglass. 1-5 p.m Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Ave. Through Mar. 18. Featuring work that reflects on how Douglass has been memorialized and the importance of his legacy today $2. 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org.

Literary Events [ SAT., MARCH 3 ] Rethinking Incarceration.

March 3, 6-8 p.m. Artisan Church, 1235 South Clinton Ave. With author Dominique Gilliard. Featuring music by Danielle Ponder and the Baber AME Gospel Choir $5. info@ artisanchurch.com.

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EXHIBIT | ROCHESTER MODEL RAILROAD CLUB The Rochester Model Railroad Club this weekend will host its annual open house, showcasing ten model trains simultaneously. The club’s display also includes a replica of the 1960’s Lehigh Valley Railroad on 350 feet of track.

Thomas the Tank Engine will also make an appearance.

On Saturday, model railroad equipment will be available for sale. Railroad aficionados and hobbyists can find plenty to enjoy at this event.

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The Rochester Model Railroad Club’s Open House takes place this Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the basement of the First Universalist Church, 150 South Clinton Avenue. Free for children 12 and under, $5 for individuals, $15 for families. rocmrrc.com.

— BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 19

Movie Theaters Searchable, up-to-the-minute movie times for all area theaters can be found at rochestercitynewspaper.com, and on City’s mobile website.

Movies

Brockport Strand 93 Main St, Brockport, 637-3310, rochestertheatermanagement.com

Canandaigua Theatres 3181 Townline Road, Canandaigua, 396-0110, rochestertheatermanagement.com

Cinema Theater 957 S. Clinton St., 271-1785, cinemarochester.com

Culver Ridge 16 2255 Ridge Rd E, Irondequoit 544-1140, regmovies.com

Dryden Theatre 900 East Ave., 271-3361, dryden.eastmanhouse.org

The 5th Annual Lubies

and carrying on, the Lubies still maintain a perfect track record when it comes to handing the right envelopes to our presenters. Unlike certain other awards ceremonies. Just sayin’.

And now, on to this year’s winners:

Eastview 13 Eastview Mall, Victor 425-0420, regmovies.com

Geneseo Theatres

Best Supporting Actress: Betty Gabriel, “Get Out”

Geneseo Square Mall, 243-2691, rochestertheatermanagement.com

The lead players in Jordan Peele’s masterful horror-thriller have rightfully been praised for their performances. But for my money, Gabriel was the MVP in her small but crucial role as the singularly strange housekeeper to the film’s cheerfully liberal, white family. Her wonderfully unnerving performance managed to turn just the word “no” into the line reading of the year.

Greece Ridge 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive 225-5810, regmovies.com

Henrietta 18 525 Marketplace Drive 424-3090, regmovies.com

The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org

[ RECAP ] BY ADAM LUBITOW

Movies 10 2609 W. Henrietta Road 785-3335, rochestermovies10.com

Pittsford Cinema 3349 Monroe Ave., 383-1310 pittsford.zurichcinemas.com

Tinseltown USA/IMAX 2291 Buffalo Road 247-2180, cinemark.com

Webster 12 2190 Empire Blvd., 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com

Vintage Drive In 1520 W Henrietta Rd., Avon 226-9290, vintagedrivein.com

Oscar night’s arrival this Sunday means that it’s finally time for everyone’s real favorite movie celebration: the annual Lubie Awards, CITY’s Oscar alternative highlighting some of the year’s best — but sadly overlooked — films and performances. As is tradition, the winners are awarded prestigious (and delicious) Golden Everything Burritos, which is undeniably a way better reward than a metal paperweight shaped like a naked man. In honor of the Lubies’ spectacular fifth year, we went all out for the festivities (translation: we splurged for chips and guac to go with those burritos).

It was a night of glitz and glamour: all the biggest stars were in attendance, and things got nuts. But despite all the carousing, heckling,

Best Supporting Actor: O’Shea Jackson Jr., “Ingrid Goes West”

In his role as the lone decent human amongst a cast of phony, narcissistic sociopaths, O’Shea Jackson Jr. stood out in Matt Spicer’s barbed comedy about the dark side of social media.

With an instantly appealing screen presence, he demonstrated the same natural charisma he brought to his portrayal of his father, Ice Cube, in 2015’s N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton.” That he followed “Ingrid” up with a fantastic turn in this January’s “Den of Thieves” just confirms that it’s only a matter of time before he’s a huge star.

Best Actor: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, “BPM (Beats Per Minute)”

Playing the most militant member of ACT UP Paris, the AIDS activist group at the center

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of Robin Campillo’s extraordinary drama, Biscayart’s vibrant performance provides the film’s wild, passionate, beating heart.

Best Actress: Haley Lu Richardson, “Columbus”

As a young woman caught between the ties of familial obligation and her own dreams for the future, Richardson gives a terrific, warm, incredibly moving performance in director Kogonada’s contemplative drama about life, love, and architecture.

Best Tales From the Mind of a Twisted Vegetarian: “Raw” and “Okja”

On the surface these two movies don’t immediately have much in common: one’s a stomach-churning horror flick about a college freshman who develops an unquenchable taste for raw flesh; the other follows a young Korean girl’s life-altering friendship with a genetically engineered “super pig.” Yet both contain scenes that are enough to turn you off meat forever. Almost.

Hottest Scissoring: “Battle of the Sexes”

Who knew a haircut could be so steamy? The sexual tension between Emma Stone and Andrea Riseborough is never more apparent than during their characters’ first meeting, when Stone’s Billie Jean King sits down to let Marilyn, the hairdresser portrayed by Riseborough, give her a brand-new ‘do. The subtly sensual direction of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris combine with their actresses’ white-hot chemistry to make this one of the most memorable scenes of the year.

Sadly Didn’t Ignite: “Only the Brave”

Based on the true story of Arizona’s Granite Mountain Hotshots, Joseph Kosinski’s firefighting drama seemed to have everything going for it: it was exciting, emotional, fantastically performed, and filled with eye-popping special effects. I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out why this wasn’t a bigger hit.

What’s in a Name?

Look, I get that there are only so many memorable film titles out there, and there’s bound to be some overlap occasionally. But this year was ridiculous, leaving audiences to figure out whether they wanted to see “Wonder,” “Wonder Wheel,” “Wonderstruck,” “Wonder Woman,” or “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women” at movie theaters in 2017. The good news was that you lucked out pretty much any way you chose (unless you chose “Wonder Wheel”).

Runner-up: “Logan,” “Lucky,” and “Logan Lucky” Sweetest Moves: James McAvoy, “Split”

Playing a man with an identity disorder that’s resulted in 23 different personalities battling for control of his mind, McAvoy gave a showy, wildly underrated performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s twisty thriller. One of those identities happens to be a young child, which leads to one of the film’s highlights when he decides to demonstrate his impeccable dance skills for Anya Taylor-Joy’s captive character. It’s hilarious, unnerving, and absolutely genius.

Best Weapon to Fight the Patriarchy: Poisonous Mushrooms

Between “Lady Macbeth,” “The Beguiled” and “Phantom Thread,” the most unexpected trend in 2017’s movies was women taking down the problematic men in their lives with the help of some deadly fungi. Simple, but undeniably effective. Take note ladies.

Into the Woods “Annihilation” (R), DIRECTED BY ALEX GARLAND NOW PLAYING [ REVIEWS ] BY ADAM LUBITOW

Director Alex Garland follows up “Ex Machina” — his excellent, Oscar-winning examination of man and machine — with another challenging sci-fi mind-bender.

Based on a trilogy of novels by Jeff VanderMeer (though veering significantly from that source material), “Annihilation” follows the members of an expedition team sent to explore a mysterious, realitywarping zone known as “Area X.” A meteor crash-landing on Earth has left an ever-expanding field of energy — dubbed “The Shimmer” by those who study it — encompassing what was once a national park swampland.

Several teams have previously been sent into The Shimmer, but none have ever re-emerged. But that changes when Kane (Oscar Isaac), the husband of biologist Lena (Natalie Portman), returns without explanation a year after he and the rest of his team went missing. He seems different, and around the time he starts spitting up blood, it’s apparent he’s also very sick.

Lena is taken to a military hospital, where she learns about her husband’s

The New Queen of Hollywood: Tiffany Haddish

With her scene-stealing supporting role in last summer’s “Girls Trip,” Haddish’s star has skyrocketed. From regaling late night talk show audiences with stories of taking Will and Jada Pinkett Smith on a Groupon swamp tour, to charmingly butchering every other name during her gig hosting the announcement of this year’s Oscar nominations, her every appearance on the big or small screen brought a smile to my face.

And judging by the countless projects that she has piling up, I’m not alone. All hail the queen.

Natalie Portman in “Annihilation.” PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

mission to Area X. Swirling feelings of guilt and a determination to find out what happened to her husband lead Lena into volunteering to join a team of researchers (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez, and Tuva Novotny — all excellent) that will venture into The Shimmer to find out exactly what it is and what lies inside.

A film that intends to challenge its viewers, “Annihilation” in many ways feels like a continuation of the metaphysical ideas of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “The Fountain,” or Andrei Tarkovsky’s “Stalker.” It’s also quieter and moodier than one might expect. And as Lena ventures into what more than one member of her team considers a suicide mission, it explores some of the more inexplicable aspects of human nature, delving into humanity’s compulsive urge toward self-destruction, and the strange comfort of oblivion.

The success of “Ex Machina” has brought Garland a much larger budget to work with, and those expanded resources are always evident on screen.

The world inside The Shimmer is wonderfully realized, filled with flora and fauna that have mutated in strange and unexplainable ways, providing a parade of beautifully nightmarish sights and sounds.

As the real world spirals further into chaos and uncertainty, audiences seem to increasingly demand definite explanations from their entertainment (just look at what happened when “Star Wars” fans found out the interconnected mythology they’d endlessly hypothesized and theorized over didn’t matter a bit to the narrative of “The Last Jedi”). But as “Annihilation” gradually builds to its increasingly enigmatic, psychedelic climax, the film continues to raise more questions (as some of the best science-fiction often does) and becomes less clear-cut as it goes on. Garland isn’t interesting in offering clarity any more than he is providing his characters with the comforting absolutes they seek.

“Annihilation” delights in leaving its viewers

dissecting what they’ve seen; like the women at the heart of its story, we’re left searching for answers that never come.

“Game Night” (R), DIRECTED BY JOHN FRANCIS DALEY AND JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN NOW PLAYING

Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star in the hilarious action-comedy “Game Night,” as sweetly devoted, charmingly competitive married couple Max and Annie. The pair delight in hosting game nights for their friends (Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, and Kylie Bunbury), inviting the couples over for a light-hearted evening of wine and a few rounds of Monopoly or charades.

It’s all in good fun until Max’s annoyingly successful brother (Kyle Chandler) comes to visit and proposes that the group raise the stakes, announcing that he’s hired a company to stage an elaborate kidnapping mystery that each couple will attempt to solve.

But when the group unexpectedly find themselves in the midst of a real-life kidnapping, they’re suddenly in real danger and wildly in over their heads.

Writer Mark Perez’s tightly-structured script delivers memorable characters, outrageous situations, and manages to find time for everyone in the talented ensemble to get their moment to shine.

Making a welcome return to comedy, Rachel McAdams is endlessly charming, but the true standout is Jesse Plemons, who delivers an award-worthy turn as Max and Annie’s creepy police officer neighbor, bitter over having been uninvited to the group hangout following his divorce.

Directing duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein lend the film a smart visual style, aping the aesthetic of a straightforward crime-thriller, with the situations tweaked for laughs over suspense.

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CONTACT WITH RELATIVES THOMAS ROBERT ALLEN & MABEL WHITE. Formerly resided 107 Miller St, Ithaca NY. (buried Rochester NY, Mount Hope Cemetery) Canadian/Toronto connection in the 1880’s. Any information, please call Dick 423-344-1118

Jam Section BRIAN S. MARVIN Lead vocalist, looking for an audition to join band, cover tunes, originals and has experience with bands 585-259-3717

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS OF ALL GENRES the Rochester Music Coalition wants you! Please register on our website. For further info: www.rochestermusiccoalition.org info@rochestermusiccoalition.org 585-235-8412 EXPERIENCED DRUMMER Looking to join band playing clubs, festivals & parties. Call Bob, leave message 585-705-3142 FRESH, FUNKY, R&B/neo-soul/ jazz-rock project, looking for bassist.

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East Avenue is often regarded as one of the most intact historic residential boulevards in the country. It and its many side streets serve as a physical timeline of Rochester’s evolution from riverside village, to Erie Canal boomtown, to 20th century industrial metropolis. Oxford Street, running from University to Monroe Avenues, is lined with many late 19th century homes and its signature mall of magnolia trees, which have delighted passersby since the 1870s.

In 1886, John Roberts, a carriage and sign painter, and his wife Hester moved into their new home (then known as 5 Hawthorn Street). Designed in the popular Queen Anne style, with its diversity of form, materials, and decorative details, this home has retained the majority of its original splendor through the passing years.

The full width front porch looks out over the street and shelters the signature double wood paneled front doors, which lead to the receiving hall beyond with its grand open staircase lit by ascending stained glass windows. Directly ahead, beneath the sweep of the stair, is the former dining room lit by one of the home’s many bay windows and embellished by an elaborate original built-in china. A rear door connects to the original butler’s pantry and the kitchen. The kitchen has great bones of original wood wainscoting and intricate tin ceilings but will need major investment by new owners. A set of doors provides access to the rear door, basement stair, a half bath, and a maid’s stair to the second floor.

To the left of the receiving hall, through a broad opening with leaded glass doors are the two parlors. The front parlor is lit by several original floor to ceiling windows and showcases a beautifully designed parquet floor. Beyond a set of pocket doors, the rear parlor, now used as a dining room, is a feast for the eyes with its carved slate fireplace, encaustic tilework, historic chandelier and sconces, and beautiful decorative plaster ceiling. A rear door leads to the side entry hall, porch, and kitchen.

The second floor features four bedrooms, each with a generous closet; two full bathrooms with clawfoot tubs; a built-in linen closet; and enclosed stair to the attic. The attic is wide open with an insulated floor and features several whimsical windows. The basement is dry with exposed stone walls and updated mechanicals.

This 2,268 square foot home is filled with priceless period character and with the right careful touch can shine again. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and eligible for 20% NYS Historic Homeowner Rehabilitation Tax Credits. Contact realtor Dean Popoli with Empire Realty Group at 585-738-0021 and make it yours for $199,900.

by Christopher Brandt Christopher is a member of the Young Urban Preservationists and blogs about his own historic home at www.myperfectlittlemoneypit.com.

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Legal Ads [ LAOILTEE.COM, LLC ] Laoiltee.com, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 11/29/2017. 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 19A Veldor Park, Rochester, NY 14612. The purpose of the Company is apparel . [ LEGAL NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Wilson Digital, LLC. LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NYS DOS on November 28, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. The Sec. of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process shall be 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose of LLC: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] 1600 PORTLAND AVENUE LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/18/2018.

LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as

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agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 1600 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 100 Boxart ST Ste. 234 Rochester, NY 14612. Any lawful activity.

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Bpg Associates, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/4/18.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1121 N. Winton Rd Rochester, NY 14609 General Purpose

570 LEXINGTON AVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/31/18.

Office: Monroe County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 570 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose [ NOTICE ] 931 Third Street LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on August 28, 2017. LLC’s office is in Monroe Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS will mail a copy of any process to 162 Buttonwood Dr., Hilton, NY 14468.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity.

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[ NOTICE ] Cusco/Lima LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/11/17.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to US Corp Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave #202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Deborah Essler LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/17.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 16546 Rochester, NY 14616 General Purpose

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BOT LINKS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 02/07/18 Office in Monroe Co. SSNY

DUNNS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/18/2018. Office loc:

Orleans County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: James E Dunn, 3178 Oak Orchard Rd, Albion, NY 14411.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [ NOTICE ] HAMSA REAL ESTATE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/22/2016. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Michael Santariello, Esq., 200 Canal View Blvd., Ste. 206, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] IT’S OK. IT’S A CRUISE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/13/2018. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 607 Palmyra Rd., PO Box 884, Pittsford, NY 14534, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Maya Lighting, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Secretary of

Legal Ads State (“SSNY”) on May 16, 2017. Office is located in Monroe County and its principal business location is 400 Andrews Street Suite 360, Rochester NY 14604. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail a copy of any process to 400 Andrews Street Suite 360, Rochester NY 14604. Purpose is to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Mollimoo, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/31/18. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Viktoriya Napora 1439 Plank Rd Webster, NY 14580 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Not. of Form. of MCB Holdings, LLC. Art. of Org. filed by Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/8/18. Office location: Monroe County.

SSNY DESIGNATED AS AGENT OF LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to 316 Valley Road, Rochester, NY 14618.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that a license, Serial Number pending for beer, liquor, wine, and cider has been applied for by 80W LLC to sell beer, liquor, wine, and cider at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 7 Lawrence St Rochester, NY 14607 in Monroe County for on premises consumption. *80W LLC DBA 80W. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Brahm Properties LLC; Art of Org filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/13/2018; 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 135 Windmill Trail, Rochester, New York 14624. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Jeffrey Johnson, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/08/18. 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 25 Robert Pitt Drive, Suite 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 102 State Street, LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secy of State (“SOS”) on 2/2/18. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail a copy of such process to P. O. Box #444,

Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 114 West Ave, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/8/2018. 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, 114 West Ave., Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 127 CONKEY AVE ROCHESTER LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/2018. 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, 3118 N. Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA 93036.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1577 Ridge Road West, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/11/18. 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 22 WINSTON PLACE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/2017.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 2731 & 2739 ELMWOOD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/2017.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 28 Lawrence Street Associates, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/20/18. 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, 268 Milburn Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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 [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 3 Industrial Park Circle, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/8/2018. 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, 3567 Sweden Walker Rd., Brockport, NY 14420.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 38 STATE STREET LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/22/2018.

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 Chad R. Hayden, Esq., 1634 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 503 SOUTH LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/2017. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 676-680 SOUTH LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/2017.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 8452 Ridge Road, LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secy of State (“SOS”) on 1/16/18. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SOS shall mail a copy of such process to P. O. Box #444, Brockport, NY 14420. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 9-11 PENNSYLVANIA AVE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/6/2017.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Acorn Café, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State

(SSNY) 02/09/18. 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 85 High Tech Drive, Rush NY 14543.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Amitas Properties of Richfield, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/28/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 4 Epping Wood Trl, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Autumn Leaves Enterprises, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 4, 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 502 North Ave, Hilton NY, 14468. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BAILEY’S SEPTIC SERVICE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/21/18. Office location: Orleans County. Princ. office of LLC: 1443 Oak Orchard Rd., Waterport, NY 14571. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 232 W. Park St., Albion, NY 14411.

Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BAMF Management II LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/31/2018. 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 22 Ryder Cup Circle Pittsford, NY 14534 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BAMF Management III LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/2/2018.

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 22 Ryder Cup Circle Pittsford, NY 14534 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Castleman Road LLC Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 21, 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 859 Rolins Run, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any

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Notice of Formation of Fundere Consulting, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) January 30, 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: 12 Trotters Field Run, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities

Notice of Formation of JPowell Services LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/16/2017.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Corporate Filings of New York 90 State St. STE 700, Office 40 Albany NY 12207 . Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of Monroe Air, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/12/18.

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 The LLC, Attn: Paul Adams, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ]

Notice of Formation of Charisma Yoga Bar, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 7, 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 114 N Main St, Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Chordia Consulting, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/6/18. 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, 245 Georgian Court Road, Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Dancing Crowns LLC Art. of Org. filed Secy’s of State (SSNY) 01/24/2018. 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 500 Winchester St., Rochester NY 14615.

Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of David Jackson Team, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on 12/20/2017. Its office is located in Monroe County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 550 Latona Rd. Ste. C301, Rochester, New York 14626. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: CMS Transport of Western NY, LLC; Date of filing: 1/19/18; 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 60 Endicar Drive, Rochester, New York 14622; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of EMS Tactical Group LLC ​ Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 02/07/2018​ . 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 21 Elm Street, Webster NY 14580 .​ Purpose: any lawful activities.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of HAVENS LAW PLLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) February 7, 2018.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 760 Chili Avenue Extension, Churchville, NY 14428. Purpose: Practice the profession of law. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Hey Dude After Hours, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/8/18.

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 PO Box 90664, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of iKON Amusement & Travel LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/13/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 295 Chili Scottsville Rd, Churchville, NY 14428 . Purpose: any lawful activities [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of iKON Ice Cream LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/15/18. Office location: Monroe County.

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

SSNY shall mail copy [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of In the Balance Health Coaching, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/22/2018. 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 116 Holley Brook Drive, Penfield, New York 14526. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of JNM Industries, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/2018. 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: The LLC, 114 West Ave., Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful act

[ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: BRP CONSTRUCTION MASONRY LLC (“LLC”).

Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on January 10, 2018. NY office location is Monroe County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to LLC at 872 Joran Drive, Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of MACABEE REPUBLIC LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/2017.

Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Charles Switzer, 464 State St., Rochester, NY 14608.

Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Market Seafood LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/5/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Premier Seafood, LLC, c/o Sammy Feldman, 3445 Winton Place, Ste. 228, Rochester, NY 14623.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Marqee Finds LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/9/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 22 Hidden Wood Drive, Rochester, NY 14616.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of MICROMOD AUTOMATION LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/16/18. 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, 95 Mt. Read Blvd., Ste. 149, Rochester, NY 14611. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Monroe and Wayne Construction, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/20/18. 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, Attn: Steven Meyer, 60 Browns Race, Rochester, NY 14614.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of NeighborHOOD Scholar LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/29/2018. 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 362 Whispering Pines Circle Rochester, NY 14612 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Newnew Beauty Bar LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08/28/2017.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 908 Bay Street Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Prism Dental Laboratories LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/24/18. Office location: Monroe County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to: 3592 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Relentless Forward Progress Consulting, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 25, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at PO Box 23954, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RMP DEVELOPMENT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2018. 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, 706 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of RMP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/2/2018. Office location,

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Legal Ads 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, 706 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ROCHESTER BEER PARK LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/2017. Office location, County of Monroe. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 375 Averill Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Rochester Home Flip LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 417 Sundance, Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ROSCO RENOVATIONS LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) 2/14/2018.

Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 61 Wilmer St., Rochester, NY 14607.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RTECH CONSULTING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/20/18. 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, 34 Tannon Drive North, Fairport, NY 14450. Purpose: any lawful activity.

[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Thurston Brooks Services, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) October 23, 2017. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to P.O. Box 19616 Rochester NY 14619.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Tux Cat Entertainment LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 02-092018. 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 500 Winchester St. Rochester, NY 14615.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of TEPCOGLASS, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/14/18. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 12/29/17. Princ. office of LLC: 11210 Ables Ln., Dallas, TX 75229. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Cert. of Form. filed with TX Secy. of State, James E. Rudder Bldg., 1019 Brazo, Austin, TX 78701. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of THE DAILY RECORD COMPANY, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/17/18. Office location: Monroe County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/21/10. Princ. office of LLC: 175 Sully’s Trail, 3rd Fl., Pittsford, NY 14534. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little

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 Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] OWLU LLC. Filed 1/12/18.

Office: ORLEANS Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 662 Bauder Park Dr, Alden, NY 14004.

Purpose: General. [ NOTICE ] Quincy 9193 LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 2/6/18.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] RED RIVER VALLEY PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/2/2018.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served, SSNY shall mail process to RED RIVER VALLEY PROPERTIES LLC, 160 Olivia Drive, Rochester, NY 14626 General Purpose. [ NOTICE ] Sisu Counseling and Consulting LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/1/17.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 411 Parsons Acres Ontario, NY 14519 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] SMJF EDGEWOOD LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/17/2018. LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 717 Landing Road North, Rochester, NY 14625.

LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] SMJF EDGEWOOD REALTY LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 1/17/2018.

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LLC’s office is in Monroe County. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS shall mail a copy of any process to LLC’s principal business location at 717 Landing Road North, Rochester, NY 14625. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE ] Toni Essler LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/17.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to Po Box 16120 Rochester, NY 14616 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Ua2us Transport, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/30/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 180 Sedgley Park West Henrietta, NY 14586 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Wetmore Rentals LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/12/2018. Cty: Monroe.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 155 Edgerton St., Rochester, NY 14607.

General Purpose. [ NOTICE } 119 Clifton LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/16/18.

Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE } Coastal Vendor, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/13/17. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 116 S Ridge Trail Fairport, NY 14450 General Purpose [ NOTICE } Notice of Formation of RUSH PRESERVE LLC Cert. of Conversion filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/02/18, converting PINNACLE PARTNERSHIP to RUSH PRESERVE LLC. Office location: Monroe County.

Princ. office of LLC: 2729 Pinnacle Rd., Rush, NY 14543. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] 1980 East Avenue LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 2/6/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 11 Pierceon Court, Penfield, NY 14526.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

[ Notice of Formation ] 291 S. Plymouth, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 7/11/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 15 Fairhaven Road, Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] Bureau SC LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/26/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 30 Rhinecliff Drive, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] D&T Rents Auburn LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 2/9/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to P.O. Box 92280, Rochester, NY 14692. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] SMBL Ventures, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 1/10/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 72 East Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ Notice of Formation ] Treahy Consultation Services LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 12/27/17.

Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 25 Sanibel Drive, Fairport, NY 14450.

Purpose: any lawful activity [ Notice of Formation } The Woolbright Group, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 2/14/18. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall forward service of process to 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is ROC The Mic Productions, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on

2/16/18. 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 copy shall be mailed is 299 Avalon Dr Rochester NY 14618. The LLC is managed by a manager.

The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ] The name of the LLC is WallByrd LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 1/31/18. 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 copy shall be mailed is 10 Cedarwood Cir Pittsford NY 14534. The LLC is managed by a manager.

The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC ] Girlboss Developments LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 02/13/2018 with an effective date of formation of 02/13/2018. Its principal place of business is located in Monroe County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 218 MacIntosh Dr., Rochester, NY 14626.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. Notice of Formation of WAYFARER HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/16/17. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 156 Elmerston Rd Rochester, NY 14620.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILMORITE REALTY LLC ] Wilmorite Realty LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 1/22/18. Office location: Monroe County, NY. Principal business location: 1265 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14624.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011 which is also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ] SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE INDEX NO. 2016/11789- SYLVIA B. MORALES Plaintiff, against -WILTON A.

NUNEZ ALBERTO, Defendant. Plaintiff designates Monroe County as the place of trial. . The basis of venue is the residence Plaintiff resides at: 15 Savannah Street, Apt. 1B Rochester, New York 14607 ACTION FOR A DIVORCE To the above-named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the 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, judgment may be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below.

Pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 255, effective October 9, 2009, notice is hereby given that once the judgment of divorce is signed, a party hereto may or may not be eligible to be covered under the other party’s health insurance plan, depending on the terms of the plan. NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AUTOMATIC ORDERS (D.R.L. 236) Rev. 1/13 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE ORDERS MAY BE DEEMED A CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO the Uniform Rules of the Trial Courts, and DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW § 236, Part B, Section 2, both you and your spouse (the parties) are bound by the following AUTOMATIC ORDERS, which have been entered against you and your spouse in your divorce action pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.16(a), and which shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action unless terminated, modified or amended by further order of the court or upon written agreement between the parties: (1) ORDERED: Neither party shall transfer, encumber, assign, remove, withdraw or in any way dispose of, without the consent of the other party in writing, or by order of the court, any property (including, but not limited to, real estate, personal property, cash accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bank accounts, cars and boats) individually or jointly held by the parties, except in the usual course of business, for customary and usual household expenses or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (2) ORDERED: Neither party shall transfer, encumber, assign, remove, withdraw or in any way dispose of any tax deferred funds, stocks or other assets held in any individual retirement accounts, 401K accounts, profit sharing plans, Keogh accounts, or any other pension or retirement account, and the parties shall further refrain from applying for or requesting the payment of retirement benefits or annuity payments of any kind, without the consent of the other party in writing, or upon further order of the court; except that any party who is

already in pay status may continue to receive such payments thereunder. (3) ORDERED: Neither party shall incur unreasonable debts hereafter, including, but not limited to further borrowing against any credit line secured by the family residence, further encumbrancing any assets, or unreasonably using credit cards or cash advances against credit cards, except in the usual course of business or for customary or usual household expenses, or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (4) ORDERED: Neither party shall cause the other party or the children of the marriage to be removed from any existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage, and each, and each party shall maintain the existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage in full force and effect.

(5) ORDERED: Neither party shall change the beneficiaries of any existing life insurance policies and each party shall maintain the existing life insurance, automobile insurance, homeowners and renters insurance policies in full force and effect. IMPORTANT NOTE: After service of the Summons with Notice or Summons and Complaint for divorce, if you or your spouse wishes to modify or dissolve the automatic orders, you must ask the court for approval to do so, or enter into a written modification agreement with your spouse duly signed and acknowledged before a notary public.

Dated: February 16, 2018 GILBERT R. PEREZ, ESQ. Attorney for the Plaintiff 30 West Broad Street Suite 203 Rochester, New York 14614 585325-4732 NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties, on the grounds of DRL §170(7) (The relationship between the Plaintiff and Defendant has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months).

The relief sought is a Judgment of Absolute Divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving forever the bonds of matrimony between the parties in this action. The nature of any ancillary or additional relief demanded is: Declaring Plaintiff’s separate property.

Awarding Plaintiff counsel fees, expert fees, and other litigation expenses.

Granting each party the right to resume the use of any maiden name or other premarriage surname.

Awarding Plaintiff such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and proper, together with the costs and disbursements of this action.

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A North Little Rock, Arkansas, law firm celebrated Valentine’s Day in an unconventional way: Wilson & Haubert, PLLC hosted a contest to win a free divorce (a $985 value). “Are you ready to call it quits?” the firm’s Facebook post asked.

“Do you know someone that is?” Firm co-founder Brandon Haubert told WIS-TV that the firm had received more than 40 entries in the first day it was offered.

Update

News of the Weird reported in September on the giant “fatberg” lodged in the sewer system beneath the streets of London. The huge glob of oil, fat, diapers, and baby wipes was finally blasted out after nine weeks of work. On Feb. 8, the Museum of London put on display a shoebox-sized chunk of the fatberg, the consistency of which is described by curator Vyki Sparkes as being some-

thing like Parmesan cheese crossed with moon rock.

“It’s disgusting and fascinating,” she told the Associated Press. The mini-fatberg is enclosed within three nested transparent boxes to protect visitors from potentially deadly bacteria, the terrible smell — and the tiny flies that swarm around it. The museum is also selling fatberg fudge and T-shirts in conjunction with the exhibit, which continues until July 1.

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