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Third-party wishes
There’s a difference between owing Bernie Sanders “unbiased support” (Feedback, August 17), and working to undermine him, even to knife him in the back. We agree, however, that we “do indeed live in a twoparty system.” Unfortunately, it has become woefully inadequate and must change. Many have hoped that social media could set up a third-party candidate and get him or her elected. But social media is made up of human beings, apparently unable to agree on another candidate. Too bad. If only. BYRNA WEIR
Bronson has earned support
An active primary battle is underway in the 138th Assembly District between incumbent Harry Bronson and challenger Rachel Barnhart. My late wife, Elaine, and I became Democratic committee members in this district in 2008. When this Assembly seat was vacated in 2010, we backed another candidate, a good friend, Malik Evans, in a tough threeway primary. Harry Bronson won. Mr. Bronson also won our support in his three terms as our Assembly member. Bronson is a successful smallbusiness owner in the South Wedge neighborhood. He represented this area well as a county legislator. As an Assembly member, he has been a strong and successful advocate for schools, labor issues, and human rights. Moreover, he is a regular presence in his district, reporting steadily to his constituents. He has also been active at OASIS on Monroe Avenue, a great adult education program for people over age 50. There, he has regularly taught courses in the legislative process, medical marijuana issues, and other subjects.
His opponent has blamed him for bills not gaining approval in the last legislative session. This is a dubious and illogical charge, considering Bronson is only one vote out of 150 in the Assembly. Harry Bronson has earned my support and my vote with his effective advocacy and action. He walks the talk. JIM KRAUS
Bills fan wants answers
As a native Rochesterian and a Buffalo Bills fan, I have grown sick of the Bills for a myriad of reasons. Most of the past grievances have been superficial: poor coaching hires, failed draft picks, uniform modifications, and so forth. However, the latest affront came about when the Buffalo Bills sold stadium naming rights to the New Era Cap Company in yet another foray into unrestrained and unethical globalism at the expense of the American people and our culture. The general reasoning goes, money can be made and other teams have done it; it’s capitalism. Why not? The stadium name doesn’t belong to the people of Western New York. The stadium name can be used to raise revenue. The stadium name doesn’t “materially affect” anything. These reasons crumble when you begin to consider the plight of human beings. What do we know? We know that thousands of jobs have been syphoned out of the Rust Belt as a result of the exploitation of cheaper labor abroad. Globalists such as New Era Cap Company do not appear to care about the high quality of life that has been achieved in the USA. They only care about the profit that can be made per unit. New Era Cap Company produces caps abroad at a maximum cost of less than $3 per unit. These same products are sold back to Americans at $25-$35 per unit. The mean annual wage of the average Chinese manufacturing laborer equates to approximately $8,300 a year. If a person were paid $7.25 for a full year, he or she would earn approximately $15,080. Utilization of severely low wages abroad depresses wages and quality of life in the USA.
I have no issue with companies running their businesses, but ethics must be upheld. It is unconscionable that an American-born company uses labor anywhere in the world and pays less than the US federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Even at the federal minimum, Americans cannot comfortably live their lives. Before I support New Era Cap Company renaming the Buffalo Bills’ stadium and having access to the US market, I demand full disclosure into its labor practices overseas. If New Era is proud of the company and has high standards, it should have no issue disclosing the wages and benefits provided to its overseas workers. New Era does not deserve the right to sell its products in the USA or to rename the stadium until it can prove that it takes the plight of New Yorkers and human beings seriously. As New Yorkers, Americans, and citizens of the World, we should hold the plight of human beings over massive companies. If New Era Cap Company can demonstrate that employees are paid a fair wage, I will gladly support the renaming efforts. Corporations do not deserve to participate in our culture if they do not share the same basic ethical standards of the American people. EDDIE
El Camino project should be a model
This is an outstanding project of which Rochester can be rightfully proud (“El Camino neighborhood crafts a new vision,” August 24). Most especially, this is about seizing on and building on any and all assets in the community, and finding creative ways to bring people together. Also, this project is a case study of good leadership — and good followership. Sadly, one of the major hurdles to the long-term success of initiatives in Rochester is sustainability: both the staying power to keep things going over the long haul, and not crashing on the rocks of ego clashes, turf battles, and leadership failures. This effort has threaded that needle, and it’s worth learning how. RACHACHA
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Crime myths, Round 2 Just how safe is downtown Rochester? On the heels of my recent diatribe about downtown safety, some CITY readers have pushed back. One suggested that because some people in the suburbs define “downtown” as the entire city, and because some city neighborhoods have a high crime rate, therefore downtown isn’t safe. It’s hard to know how to respond to that reasoning. But I do have a response to readers who asked that I show the crime statistics. And let’s start by defining “downtown” as being the landmass within the Inner Loop (and Alexander Street on the east) – a generally accepted definition, though you could certainly extend it a few blocks. The Rochester Police Department has a cool online map – http://www. cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping – showing crimes that have taken place in the city for the past several months. You can filter the data by neighborhood and type of crime. And you can get a bit of information about each crime. From February 26 through August 25, 2016 (the period available on the RPD’s map when I looked), there were seven robberies, nine assaults, and two homicides downtown. Of those nine assaults, one was by a family member, and four more were by other people the victim knew. In one case, that information wasn’t listed on the RPD map. So either three or four assaults were by strangers. Of the two homicides, one was by a family member, one was by a person the victim apparently didn’t know. (That second homicide took place at the same time – in the middle of the night – and at the same place as two of the assaults, and one of the assault victims knew the assailant. A fight? The RPD map doesn’t provide further information.) I’ve tried to find data that would show apples-to-apples comparisons with crimes in the surrounding suburbs, but so far, I haven’t been able to. I can find comparisons with the entire city and the suburbs, but not data restricting the city statistics to downtown Rochester. The latest suburban statistics, which come from the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services, are from 2015. Since the data on the RPD’s Crime Mapping site is from late February through last week, I can’t make year-to-year comparisons. However, idly curious readers may find some of the 2015 stats interesting. For instance: the Town of Gates had three homicides in 2015 and 38
In 2015, the Town of Gates had three homicides in 2015 and 38 aggravated assaults. Do you feel safe there?” aggravated assaults. The Town of Greece had 89. So if we wanted to draw some loose, unfounded, and unfair conclusions, we could say that unless downtown has a big uptick in the last few months of this year, Gates and Greece will have been more dangerous in 2015 than downtown Rochester is in 2016. What about Pittsford, Irondequoit, and some of the other suburbs? Dunno. They don’t have their own police department, so they’re served by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, which dealt with two murders and 114 aggravated assaults in the suburbs in 2015. (And, by the way, city taxpayers helped pay for that service through our county taxes. But I digress.) What can we conclude from all this? Not much. Greece and Gates are bigger, in land mass, than downtown Rochester. Do we compare by square mile? By population? In downtown Rochester, “population” can vary dramatically, depending on whether it’s during the workday or there’s an Amerks game or a big festival. Besides, the issue isn’t whether downtown has less crime than some of the Monroe County suburbs. The issue is whether downtown is safe. And it is. If you don’t feel safe anywhere unless there is absolutely no crime, then you won’t feel safe downtown – or in Gates or Greece. But the number of crimes committed downtown is small. And most violent crime in Rochester and in the US isn’t committed by strangers, it’s committed by someone the victim knows. Those of us who live in or near downtown – those of us who are downtown day and night, routinely – feel safe there. Because we are. The statistics prove it. rochestercitynewspaper.com
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[ NEWS FROM THE WEEK PAST ]
GateHouse offers buyouts
Messenger Post Media staff were offered buyouts by the organization’s parent company, GateHouse Media. The company told employees that they’d receive a week’s pay for every year at the company if they left voluntarily. Company officials said that the offer, which has also been made at other GateHouse publications, is a cost-cutting measure.
Silver free pending appeal
A judge ruled that former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver doesn’t have to report to prison while he appeals his corruption conviction. The New York Post reports that Silver will remain free for at least a year thanks to the ruling. Silver has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
UR grad students forming union
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that graduate students working as teaching and research assistants at private colleges and universities can unionize. The decision impacts University of Rochester graduate students who are moving forward on plans to form a union. UR officials released a statement saying that they are reviewing the decision.
Abuse charges prompt discussion
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Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and Police Chief Mike Ciminelli met with community leaders to talk about allegations of police abuse against 17-year-old Rickey Bryant. Bryant and his supporters say that he was beaten by police after being mistaken for another person. The incident is under review.
HOUSING | BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN
Mixed economic picture Upstate
Cohousing group frustrated in search
Upstate New York lags behind Downstate and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report by the state comptroller. Since June 2009, total employment in Upstate rose by 0.3 percent, compared to 2.2 percent in the Downstate region and 1.9 percent nationwide. But Upstate’s average annual wage gain surpassed both Downstate and national averages in 2015.
Judge tosses Citizens United suit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Citizens United. The group was trying to resist disclosing its top donors. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman called the ruling “a victory for common sense oversight.”
The Flower City Cohousing Community is having a tough time finding the right site to build its planned multigenerational development. The group has been looking for three or four years, says coordinator Jane Ellen Bleeg. “This is dragging on a little longer than we had really hoped it would, but you have to have the right site,” she says. Flower City Cohousing wants to build a 20-unit development with apartments, condos, and a common house in one building, and another building that would possibly have townhouses. Most of the units would be owner-occupied, with maybe a few rent-to-own units. Four of the 20 are planned as affordable units, Bleeg says. Cohousing is essentially a planned community where residents have their own homes or apartments, but there are shared spaces, too, including a common house for residents to eat together or to hold gatherings. Flower City is currently eyeing a site downtown for the development. But Bleeg says the property has challenges, including environmental issues, a common problem with building in the city. She wouldn’t identify the site.
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Jane Ellen Bleeg, coordinator of the Flower City Cohousing Community, says the group is having trouble finding an appropriate site to build on. FILE PHOTO
“We have to figure out whether it’s going to work for us or not,” Bleeg says. If it does, Flower City may announce the site next month, she says. If it doesn’t, the group has another downtown site in mind, as well as a property in the city near the Irondequoit border, she says. If it can’t find a suitable site in the city, the group
may reluctantly consider an inner-ring suburb, Bleeg says. Another problem is finding a site that’s big enough. The group wants two acres, ideally, but it’s finding that not many lots that size are available in the city. As a result, it has downsized its plan, eliminating standalone houses from the development.
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“They [parents] don’t have an understanding of childhood developmental stages, so delays and illnesses can progress. By the time they come here, they’re very confused.” [ AYAN ABDI, ROCHESTER REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES ]
REFUGEE SETTLEMENT | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO
Refugee screenings miss serious problems Rochester takes in more than 700 refugees annually from countries often devastated by wars and regional conflicts. And though the refugees are screened for mental and physical health issues, new research out of the University of Rochester shows that the screenings don’t always detect developmental delays in children because of cultural differences and communication issues. Roughly 30 percent of the 70,000 refugees who resettle in the US annually are children. The standard developmental screenings used to evaluate them sometimes lead to misdiagnosis, occasionally for serious disabilities, says Dr. Abigail Kroening, assistant professor of neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Kroening led the study. The two standard screening tools for children are the Parents Evaluation Developmental Status and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. Both rely heavily on parents having strong communication skills, but most of the refugees do not speak English well. And there are other barriers, too. Parents may not know that their child has a delay, for example, or they might not think treatment is needed.
For example, in some cultures, a child’s disability could be viewed as retribution for some offense, or even a curse, Kroening says. A disability that slips past early detection can cause longer-term problems for the child and the family, making it difficult for the family to successfully integrate into a new society, she says. Resettlement is hard enough for even the most resilient refugees, so identifying issues quickly is important, says Mike Coniff, executive director of the nonprofit Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services. The goal is to help them settle and become self-sufficient, he says. And health care is a big part of it, especially for the children, he says. “These are very vulnerable people,” Coniff says. “They’re citizen-less; many of them are without a country.” As a result, there’s not often a huge emphasis on wellness and prevention, he says. “They [parents] don’t have an understanding of childhood developmental stages, so delays and illnesses can progress,” says Ayan Abdi, a job placement specialist with the nonprofit. “By the time they come here, they’re very confused.” If they have a sponsor in Rochester, it
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Lawsuit bogs down schools overhaul A lawsuit was filed last week against the group charged with overseeing a massive upgrade of buildings in the Rochester City School District. The suit names the Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board and each member of the board individually, except for Brian Sanvidge, who is a nonvoting member. The lawsuit was filed by Rochester Careers in Construction, a nonprofit involved in apprenticeship programs, over the board’s recent decision to reject a project labor agreement for the second phase of upgrades. Board members who voted to reject the agreement say that there are questions about RCCI’s ability to produce apprentices for the project, particularly people of color and women. But board members on the other side say that the first phase met and-or exceeded hiring goals for both groups. There are accusations of politics on both sides, and the disagreement will likely cause delays in the $1.3 billion project. State Senator Joe Robach has written to the board, asking members to reconsider their decision on the PLA. The actions of the board will negatively impact city school students and the labor community, he says. “Unfortunately, because of your decision, our city’s children will lose out and our local workforce will be hurt,” Robach says. The first court hearing in the case is on September 7.
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ENDORSEMENT | BY JEREMY MOULE
The low-key Harry Bronson is probably never going to set the world on fire. Rachel Barnhart, on the other hand, is a serial arsonist, drawing and demanding attention almost everywhere she goes. But while their styles are opposed, they are probably less than a hair’s width apart on the issues. The two are waging a closely watched primary election battle for State Assembly. Bronson is an attorney and the incumbent. Barnhart was a well-known news anchor and reporter — and she’s still a star on social media — who let her contract with WROC channel 8 expire at the end of May so that she could challenge Bronson. The September 13 primary will determine which candidate gets the right to represent the party in November’s general election. CITY is endorsing Bronson in this race because of his record, his reputation, his depth, and his grasp of both the legislative process and the issues that are critical to the 138th Assembly District, which includes some city neighborhoods as well as the towns of Henrietta and Chili. Barnhart is a forceful challenger who knows how to craft a message and get it out; she’s clearly learned a lot during her 17 years in journalism. And the message she’s sending right now is that Bronson hasn’t done enough during his time in office; he’s the invisible man, she says. 6 CITY
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“He talks a lot about minimum wage, paid family leave, marriage equality; those are all wonderful things that I would have actively supported along with him, but they weren’t his bills,” Barnhart says. She also says that Bronson is unwilling to challenge the governor or legislative leadership, that many of his constituents don’t know him, and that he’s not engaged. These are all standard attacks for someone challenging a sitting state legislator. And in this case, they are wrong. Sure, Bronson’s name wasn’t at the top of big bills implementing paid family leave, legalizing same-sex marriage, or raising the minimum wage, but so what? His work on each of those issues dates back to well before he was elected to the Assembly; who gets credit for a bill is about the last thing a lawmaker should worry about. “He’s behind the scenes,” says Bess Watts, a well-known local LGBTQ activist and union leader. “He does the work.” When the Assembly took up minimum wage this year, Fight for $15 representatives asked Bronson to help convince other legislators to vote for the increase, which he did. He spent at least 10 years working with advocates to advance paid family leave, and when it was included in this year’s budget, he joined other rank-and-file members to press the governor and Assembly leaders to make sure it stayed there.
Rachel Barnhart. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
Harry Bronson. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
BRONSON/BARNHART AT A GLANCE: CLIMATE CHANGE: Both say it exists and that humans contribute to it. They support state efforts to cut carbon emissions, including its clean energy standard. ABORTION: Both support a woman’s right to choose. GUNS: Both support the SAFE Act; Barnhart wants funding for safe gun storage PSA’s. DOWNTOWN CASINO: Both oppose.
And on marriage equality, he spent a lot of time talking to people outside of the LGBTQ community, building support for legislation. The bottom line is that Bronson outguns Barnhart on knowledge of policy, of issues, of legislative process, and of the finer points of legislative negotiation. Of course, when you have Bronson’s experience, which also includes a stint as an Assembly staff attorney, you’re naturally going to have an edge on a rookie opponent. But when Barnhart calls Bronson a “behind the scenes” legislator, it’s not a compliment. Bronson’s knowledge of process and skill at negotiating have earned him respect and a reputation as someone who people can work with. Those aren’t qualities to be used as a weapon against him, which is what Barnhart is doing. Barnhart says that she’ll be a watchdog legislator who will push back against power. She’ll ask tough questions, and her audience, including her large following on social media, will help ensure that leaders listen to her. “Do you think I’m going to have a problem with anyone listening to me?” she says. “I don’t think so.” Even though Barnhart says that she can work with people and that she’s “not going to go to Albany to be some sort of a tornado,” that is the impression that she gives off. The district doesn’t need a rock star, it needs a worker. Maybe Barnhart can be both. But with Bronson, you know you’re getting the latter — and that’s what matters. The candidates agree on most of the big issues. They’re both concerned about the growing number of charter schools and the lack of oversight around them, for example. They both want to see changes to the state’s teacher evaluation rules. They agree that climate change is a problem that the state should act on. And they both support the SAFE Act. Where they don’t agree is on state economic development programs, particularly START-UP NY, which Barnhart says is “a complete failure.” Under START-UP, companies tie in with one of the state’s public or private universities, and for 10 years, neither the business nor its employees pay state taxes. But Barnhart says it, and some other state job-creation programs, throw money at companies without getting a significant number of new jobs in return. Bronson says that he has doubts about START-UP NY, but that it’s had some important successes in the Rochester area. The program helped convince Datto, a cloud-based data storage and disaster recovery provider, to open
an office in downtown Rochester, for example. The company had 60 employees at the start of the year, and has outgrown its current space in an RIT-owned building on Franklin Street. Bronson says that he wants to see a better accounting of what the state spends on the program. He wants to if state investments have paid off, and how much the companies are putting in, he says. Bess Watts says that it was Bronson who got her and her wife, Anne Tischer, involved in activism. The couple had been speaking at County Legislature meetings, trying to get domestic partner benefits for county employees. Bronson, who was a county legislator at the time and is openly gay, approached them. Even then, Bronson spent a lot of time talking with people one on one about the importance of equal marriage, Watts says. He also readily accepted invitations to serve on panels and to speak to groups about the issue. In 2009, before Bronson was elected to the Assembly, marriage equality suffered a disheartening defeat in the State Senate. The Assembly and Senate took up marriage equality again in 2011, and Bronson worked to mobilize supporters in his district, and to convince Republican State Senator Jim Alesi, who delivered a pained “no” vote the last time, to change his mind. That year, the marriage equality bill passed, 33 to 29. (Alesi voted in favor.) Bronson’s record has many stories like this; it’s a testament to the pivotal role that fundamental advocacy plays in passing big pieces of legislation. “The claims of me not being involved have a premise that suggests if you’re not the prime sponsor of a bill, somehow you have nothing to do with that bill, which lacks an understanding of what the process is all about,” he says. “If you have to be a sponsor of every single bill that happens, then a new member in the Legislature will have absolutely nothing to do because most bills, especially highprofile bills, go to the chairs.” Bronson also sponsored some unsexy, but important legislation. One of those bills, which was voted into law, required continuing education and certification for people who sterilize increasingly complex surgical equipment. The sterile processing law was sought by a professional association, and involved a back and forth between Bronson’s office, hospitals, and unions. Bronson also drafted and pushed for a law giving judges greater discretion to waive public notification requirements for legal name changes. The bill passed, and though its original intention was to continues on page XX
Don’t forget about the Republicans POLITICS | BY JEREMY MOULE
Harry Bronson and Rachel Barnhart better save some energy for after the primary. Whoever wins their Assembly race will have to defeat one of two Republican challengers in the November general election to take the 138th District seat. Bob Zinck and Peter Vazquez, both of Henrietta, are fighting for the GOP ballot line. There’s another GOP primary, too: a contest for the 133th Assembly seat between controversial Conservative icon Bill Nojay, the incumbent, and Rick Milne, the mayor of Honeoye Falls. The winner will face Democrat Barbara Baer in the general election, although Nojay goes on no matter what since he also has the Conservative Party’s endorsement. The GOP candidates in the two races have a lot in common. They all say that business is best served when government gets out of the way, and that the state needs to cut regulations and end bureaucratic delays that make it difficult for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to operate. They also say that the state pushes too many requirements on local and county governments without providing funding to meet them. They want to see more local control over education and fewer state requirements for things such as high-stakes testing; they also say that charter schools can be a good option for some families. And they all oppose the state’s SAFE Act gun control law to some degree, particularly because it was rushed through the Legislature. None of this is new. Republicans across New York have pushed these points for years, though it’s debatable whether sitting legislators have made a real effort to address them.
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Nojay vs. Milne The 133rd District covers Rush, Wheatland, Mendon, and Pittsford — including the villages of Pittsford, Honeoye Falls, and Scottsville — as well as all of Livingston County and several communities in Steuben County. Nojay, an attorney who hosts an hourlong radio talk show every weekday on WYSL, has the backing of Republican committees in all three counties within the district. He would only agree to answer CITY’s question via email. Nojay’s narrative contrasts with the one often given by other lawmakers on both sides of the aisle: Upstate’s economy isn’t on the upswing; in fact, it’s falling behind, he says. People are leaving for jobs in other states, and roads, bridges, public water systems, and sewers are crumbling, Nojay says.
Rick Milne. PHOTO BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
He blames state policies and regulations. For example, he calls the state’s various economic development programs “a combination of pay-to-play linkages between campaign coffers and the government cash trough, corporate cronyism, public relations opportunities for politicians, and wasteful spending.” He’d prefer policies that lower taxes and energy costs, and eliminate regulatory burdens on businesses, Nojay says. “I’ve been honest with people about what we need to do, and have spoken out about the need for change even if it is politically unpopular,” he says. Nojay is a high-profile opponent of New York’s gun control laws, and was a plaintiff in the New York Rifle and Pistol Association’s lawsuit, which sought to overturn the SAFE Act. continues on page XX rochestercitynewspaper.com
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This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Discussing Guatemala’s future
The Rochester Committee on Latin America will present “Is This a Revolution? Reflections on Guatemala’s 2015 – a Remarkable Year of Public Protests and Political Upheaval” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7. Guatemalans, outraged by rampant corruption at the highest level of government, took to the streets in 2015 and ousted their elected president. Activist Paul
Ciavarri questions whether this mini-revolution has made a difference in the lives of everyday people. Ciavarri taught English in Guatemala City and has supported labor and social justice efforts. The event will be held at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street.
ica’s melting pot identity? What does it mean to be white in this country? How do we eliminate racism and stand up for social equity? There are two sets of workshops. One group will meet for TO ADV seven weeks, on Fridays, MIND, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., BODY, S starting on Friday, OcCALL CHRISTINE A tober 7. A second set of or workshops email: Christine@roches involves meeting for eight weeks on Workshops Tuesdays, from 6 p.m. to tackle racism 9 p.m., starting on TuesThe YWCA’s Racial day, October 4. Cost for Equity Department will each series of workshops present “Unconscious is $250 per person. The Bias,” a workshop series discussions are guided designed to encourage by experienced faciliconversations on race tators. Information and and the causes of sysregistration: 368-2212 temic racism. The workor email: sparrotta@ shops will raise many ywcarochester.org questions: What is Amer-
Wednesdays 7:00-9:30pm
Classes will be held at
The First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 Winton Road South Tuition $105
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Geneva's Kindred Fare takes advantage of the agricultural opportunities in the Finger Lakes, and is well worth stopping for if you're in the region. The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients for (middle top) the summer squash salad; (middle bottom) the peach cobbler; and (right) its ploughman plates. PHOTOS BY MARK CHAMBERLIN
Finger Lakes fare Kindred Fare 512 HAMILTON STREET, GENEVA MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY, 5 P.M. TO 10 P.M.; FRIDAY, 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. 315-787-0400; KINDREDFARE.COM [ REVIEW ] BY CHRIS LINDSTROM
I don’t spend nearly enough time exploring the Finger Lakes. That statement is one of the more embarrassing things I can say considering I love the food options in the region. The farthest I usually go is Canandaigua, but part of my mission this summer was to spend more time checking out what the area has to offer. What drove me to Geneva specifically was a desire to check out Kindred Fare. The restaurant has been significantly hyped, unlike any recent establishment that I can recall. It delivered on that hype, and left me wishing it was closer. There is an attention to detail, from top to bottom, at Kindred Fare. The design uses a lot of what could have been stereotypical, modern tropes, like reclaimed wood, exposed
brick, and an open kitchen, but here, it doesn’t feel forced. The service was equally as sharp, with a combination of a friendly demeanor and keen knowledge of a constantly shifting menu. The sharply presentable bar area serves up a well thought out list of house cocktails — many with a culinary bent — and classics. The Springtime for Lafayette ($9) was true to its name with an eye catching pink hue from hibiscus and a bright, complex combination of cucumber and green chartreuse. Much darker, the Rum in the Morning ($9) used coffee and a 5-year-aged rum backbone, rounded out by the warm flavors of amaro di angostura and charred pineapple. The food menu is delightful, and a little over half the dishes contain limited amounts or no meat. Kindred Fare takes advantage of the phenomenal agricultural region by focusing on local sourcing. The menu has a sophisticated simplicity that really makes those local gifts pop. One of my favorite dishes was a rich plate of green beans and jowl bacon ($14) where the beans were the star. The green beans had a noticeable crunch, and its assertive flavor stood out above the shallots and even the
wonderful jowl bacon. The dish was like a cross between biscuits and gravy and a green bean casserole in the best possible way. The summer squash salad ($8 for a half portion; $14 for whole) combined crunchy ribbons of squash with raw corn, all brought together with a lightly creamy cider vinaigrette. This was an exercise in fresh produce winning the day, and the pop of mint and light salt from the feta complemented everything perfectly. The FLX Mushrooms, a dish that includes a light sauté of Finger Lakes oyster, trumpet, and shitaake mushrooms ($14) in a thyme heavy butter, could function as an appetizer, a side, or a meat-free main course. A bit more browning would have made it a more complex affair, but it was hard to argue with the plate as a whole. The 1/2 Southern fried chicken ($20) was highly recommended by our waiter, and I can see why. A brined and breadcrumb coated bird was cooked to a juicy, crispy state and served with a house-made hot honey that brought the sweet heat to the plate. The breading on the chicken was a bit under seasoned but the overall composition was solid. A whole cornmeal coated fried porgy ($24) was a special on our second visit, and
we were thrilled to see a lesser used fish on the menu. This was another case where salt was needed, but the side of a peach salsa that came with the dish suited the fish nicely. Dessert didn’t disappoint either with the chocolate almond torte ($8) and peach cobbler ($8) taking center stage. The tart's dense, intense chocolate filling was smooth and dark with tempered sweetness, and the crunch from the almonds on the plate brought it all together. The winner of the dessert round was definitely the made-to-order skin-on peach cobbler. The balance was impeccable on multiple levels: temperature with the baked base and the ice cream; texture with the softened fruit and the light crunch from the base; and sweet and salty with toffee notes rounding things out. This is a dish worth travelling for and I’ll be hoping it is still on the menu next time I make the drive to see what else I can find in the Finger Lakes. You can read more from Chris Lindstrom or listen to his podcast on his food blog, foodabouttown.com. Share any dining tips with him on Twitter and Instagram @stromie.
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Upcoming [ ALT-CLASSICAL ] Break of Reality. Thursday, September 28. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. $15-$65. eastmantheatre.org; breakofreality.com.
Music
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Show Me The Body. Sunday, October 30. The Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $10-$14. bugjar.com; showmethebody.com. [ ELECTRONIC ] Jvst Say Yes. Wednesday, November 23. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 9 p.m. $20-$23. themontagemusichall.com; facebook.com/jvstsayyes.
Mac Sabbath
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 MONTAGE MUSIC HALL, 50 CHESTNUT STREET 7:30 P.M. | $16-$20 | THEMONTAGEMUSICHALL.COM; OFFICIALMACSABBATH.COM [ METAL ] Mac Sabbath isn’t your stock tribute band as
it takes Sabbath tunes and retro fits them with lyrics that celebrate the perils of fast food. A song like “War Pigs” becomes “More Ribs”; “Sweet Leaf” becomes “Sweet Beef”; “Iron Man” becomes “Frying Pan.” You get the picture. All characters on stage are parodies as well: digging into Sabbath’s catalogue are Ronald Osbourne looking as evil as Ronald McDonald ever did if you think about it; Mayor Slayer MacCheeze with a huge cheeseburger head and wielding his guitar like a giant spatula; there’s the Catburglar beating the drums; and Grimalice plays bass. The parody doesn’t overshadow the musicianship, thankfully. A few nuggets shy of a Happy Meal. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
1916 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FLOUR CITY STATION, 170 EAST AVENUE 8:30 P.M. | $5 | FLOURCITYSTATION.COM; 1916BAND.COM [ PUNK ] It seems to me that a lot of bands that Irish up
their music wind up crushing it in the blend. The more traditional instruments that are incorporated to give the band a rooted authenticity get mercilessly bulldozed. But not in the case of Rochester’s 1916; this band wails in a cross-genre kind of way, taking traditional instruments, like the mandolin, and letting it shine with the loud guitar and fervent vocal parade. Tons of beer-swillin’ fun.
— BY FRANK DE BLASE
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Lakeshore @ The Little: Chris Wilson. Little Theatre
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Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org/music. 7-9 p.m. Nightfall. Via Girasole Wine Bar, 3 Schoen Place. Pittsford. 6410340. facebook.com/ ViaGirasoleWineBar/. 6:309:30 p.m. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Haunted Island Phantoms “Haunted Island Phantoms” Self-released hauntedislandphantoms.bandcamp.com
The Dub War FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE CALIFORNIA BREW HAUS, 402 WEST RIDGE ROAD 9 P.M. | $5-$7 | 621-1480; FACEBOOK.COM/VERYIMPORTANTPRODUCTIONSOFFICIAL [ ELECTRONIC ] Rochester’s Very Important
Productions is well aware of dubstep’s creative potential and underground roots, which might be why information on its upcoming “Dub War” is so hard to find. Here’s what we do know: VIP is showcasing four up-and-coming Rochester-based dubstep artists at the California Brew Haus, ranging from Torkey’s low-end heavy, UK-inspired grime to DJ Fracture’s choppy, major key techno. — BY ALEXANDER JONES
Tribute to Motown SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK, 353 COURT STREET 6 P.M. | $6 | 428-6690 CITYOFROCHESTER.GOV/ROCTHEPARK [ SOUL ] One of Rochester’s annual outdoor concert
series, the ROC the Park Urban Music Festival, is stretching out these last few weeks of summer and making them count with a bevy of exciting music. The series’ final concert, taking place Saturday, is a tribute to Motown and soul, and promises acts like the always formidable Shine, fan-favorites the Roc City Soul All Stars with the Carlton Wilcox Live Band, Mitty & The Followers, and Will Holton. — BY ALEXANDER JONES
Here’s a concept album that I never thought I’d see come across my radar. “Haunted Island Phantoms” is from Rochester musician Rick Yogis (The Isotopes), and he’s giving the acoustic, one-man-band boogie treatment to the caper-based narratives found in Scooby Doo’s classic tales. It’s songs about knights, vampires, magicians, yetis, mummies, and castles, all being investigated by a Great Dane and his human pals in a tres cool shaggin’ wagon. The playing — as well as the lush vocal layers throughout — is uncomplicated and precise as the lyrics wax humorous. Now, I used to love Scooby until Scrappy came in and f***ed it all up; maybe this is the redemption ol’ Scoobs needed. This kind of feels like a record for kids — meddlesome though they may be — but the grownups can dig it, too, whether to groove on the nostalgia or on Yogis’ expert playing. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
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Upward Groove. Temple
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Anthony Giannovola.
Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m.
Sisters of Murphy “Working Stiffs Unite!” Silverdish Records sistersofmurphyband.com
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Lord Dying, The Highest Leviathan, and Monolith.
This record is positively beau-ticious. “Working Stiffs Unite!” is a fresh, fast, and fun kiss on the mouth. Sisters of Murphy plays slick and fast but manages to keep the rubber side down. And when it comes to putting the hammer down and letting fly, the band avoids the clichés and instead allows the songs to tell their own story. While a lot of Irish-style bands divide their songs into two parts, like a teeter-totter between tradition and the gas pedal, Sisters of Murphy juggles the styles feverishly, ultimately landing on its own pop consensus. It’s not too much of either extreme; in fact, the traditional instruments — concertina, mandolin, whistle, banjo, pipes, etc. — easily outnumber the rock ‘n’ roll arrows in the band’s quiver. But it all shares equally in the influence, arriving at an entirely unique and balanced drive. The production is brilliant and crisp throughout the whole experience. This 11-cut collection is irresistible, unmitigated grin fuel that’s written and rendered sharp and effervescent.
Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $12-$14. [ POP/ROCK ]
Bold Acquaintance. Sticky
Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. stickylipsbbq.com. 6:30 p.m.
Def Leppard, Leo Speedwagon, and Tesla.
Darien Lake PAC, 9993 Allegheny Rd. Darien. 1-800-745-3000. livenation. com. 7 p.m. $31-$125. Jumbo Shrimp. Marge’s Lakeside Inn, 4909 Culver Rd. 323-1020. margeslakesideinn.com. 6-9 p.m.
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parodied tunes by artists from Michael Jackson (“Eat It”) and Nirvana (“Smells Like Nirvana”) to Chamillionaire (“White & Nerdy”). Yankovic’s releases also include pastiches, completely original songs that mimic an artist’s particular musical style and medleys of recognizable lyrics set to polkas. Yankovic’s latest album, “Mandatory Fun,” hit number one on the Billboard charts in 2014, and earned the California-born entertainer his fourth Grammy Award. “Mandatory Fun” was announced as Yankovic’s final studio album under his recording contract, and the musician said that subsequent music will be self-released and digitally distributed as soon as it is produced. For Yankovic, adapting to new situations and giving it his best shot is part of his job description. “Weird Al” is performing at CMAC on Saturday, September 3, so City Newspaper got a few minutes with him by phone just before his recent show in Phoenix. An edited transcript of that conversation follows.
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City: Do you enjoy touring? “Weird Al” Yankovic: I do, but I don’t
like being away from my family for extended periods of time. The actual touring part is fun; I get to hang out in a bus with my friends in the band, and we get to do our show every night and meet the fans. I get a thrill out of it, sure.
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Weird Al’s excellent adventure “Weird Al” Yankovic SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 CMAC, 3355 MARVIN SANDS DRIVE, CANANDAIGUA 8 P.M. | $35-$55 | CMACEVENTS.COM WEIRDAL.COM [ INTERVIEW ] BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
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musician’s output long ago thrust him toward mass appeal, and Yankovic’s ability to capture the essence of the songs he parodies has earned him the respect of his peers and a spot as one of the greatest musical satirists in history. Yankovic first made a splash on Dr. Demento’s radio show in 1979 with the tune “My Bologna,” a parody of The Knack’s “My Sharona.” And in the 37 years since, it’s been followed by acclaimed songs and hilarious videos that
Many performers feel like they’ve made it once you parodied their songs. Have you ever thought of yourself as a pop culture benchmark?
Having heard that from a lot of people, I guess, I’ve come to accept it. I’ve heard from some people, “Forget how many Grammys you’ve got or how many platinum albums you’ve got, you haven’t really made it until you have the “Weird Al” parody” [laughs] which is funny. “Mandatory Fun” hit number one on the Billboard charts. What does that number one album mean to you?
I’ll never stop smiling about the fact that I’ve had a number one album. This was something I never dared to hope for because I just thought it was beyond the realm of possibility. I always thought there was a glass ceiling for comedy albums.
Is it easier or harder for you to parody the work of a friend or colleague versus a song by an artist you’ve never met?
The process is certainly the same, and I don’t think I would treat a friend with kid gloves more than somebody I didn’t know because it all depends on what’s funny. When I do my parodies, it’s never mean-spirited anyway; I don’t go for the jugular. I’m not trying to make anybody look bad. It all depends on what is creatively the best idea. And if they are my friends, I think they would understand the joke. Do you ever audition your lyrics in front of other people to get their opinions?
Not often, but if somebody else is in the room, like if I’ve just finished writing a verse and my wife is 10 feet away, I’ll say, “Hey honey, what do think about this?” If she has any creative criticism, then I’ll take that into account. It’s hard to write comedy in a vacuum because I know what I think is funny but I’m pretty warped. I can’t always guarantee what I consider amusing will appeal to other people. I want to ask you about “Craigslist,” which is a style-parody of The Doors. Ray Manzarek even played on that song. What was the reaction like from the rest of the band when they heard it?
The rest of The Doors? Jim Morrison didn’t say anything at all. I don’t think I actually heard back from the other guys; I hope they liked it. I don’t believe I ever got any kind of official response from them. Is there such thing as a “Weird Al” proof song? Have you ever had writer’s block?
Many times. There are a lot of songs that will be on my list as great candidates for parody and I just can’t think of a good enough idea. I can always think of ideas, but thinking of a good, funny, clever idea is not always within my ability. A lot of those songs end up in a polka medley because I just figured that most rock songs sound better as polkas anyway.
obviously have to write the music parts as well. When I’m doing a pastiche of somebody like Frank Zappa or Brian Wilson, [composers] that have intricate arrangements, it involves a lot of effort and research because I don’t want to mess it up; I respect those guys so much, I don’t want to do something half-hearted. Some of those songs, I’ll spend months working on. Where has been the most interesting place that a “Weird Al” song has been played?
I remember the first time I was in Japan in 1984, and I was about as far away from home as you could possibly imagine. I went to some nightclub in Tokyo and on the 24th floor of a skyscraper there was a jukebox and “Eat It” was on there. Seeing a jukebox on the other side of the world with my song on it was a big deal for me. Have you ever had an opportunity to mentor other artists?
Not in the sense of a reality show kind of thing. I’d like to think that because I’ve been around for a long time, I’ve had some kind of influence or provided some kind of inspiration for some of the people that are now making a living doing comedy music and certainly for a lot of people on YouTube. I hope that I’ve inspired others in the way that people like Spike Jones, Allen Sherman, Stan Freberg, and Tom Lehrer inspired me when I was growing up. What has been the most rewarding thing about being “Weird Al”?
This interview, I think; it’s all been building up to this and after you hang up it’s going to be a long slow decline [laughs] for the rest of my life.
What is your all-time favorite song that you’ve done?
That’s hard to say. My stock answer is “White & Nerdy” because that’s my only platinum single to date. It’s probably my most autobiographical; I didn’t have to do a lot of extra research for that one. What song has been the most challenging?
The original songs are generally more challenging than the parodies because I rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 13
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Big Blue House. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org/music. 7-9 p.m. Jim Lane. Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. Irondequoit. 342-6780. 8 p.m. Free. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
The Push: Tim Tones + Mdot Coop. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 3814000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Junkyardfieldtrip and Marty Roberts & Donny Conga. Harbor Town Belle,
100 Joy Lane. 313-9614. rocthebelleboat.com. 6:30-9 p.m. ROC The Belle Concert Cruise Series. $25-$30.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 [ CLASSICAL ]
Cordancia Ensemble Orchestra: Serenade for Winds and Strings.
ROCHES T E R A N D B E Y O N D.
First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 25 Church St. Pittsford. 586-5688. pittsfordpres.org. 3 p.m. $15. [ DJ/ELECTRONIC ]
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Dibity, Torkey, MaDD NoteZ, and Fracture. California Brew
Haus, 402 W. Ridge Rd. 621-1480. facebook.com/ thecaliforniabrewhaus. 9 p.m. $5-$7. [ METAL ]
Sisters Of Murphy CD Release Party. Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Ave. sistersofmurphyband.com.
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The Branch Davidians Album Release, Astraea, and House Majority. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe
Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6.
Champagne Brown and the Swoon Daddies. Lovin’ Cup,
300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 6 p.m. Talking Under Water. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org/music. 8-10 p.m.
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[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] The Lonely Ones. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle. org/music. 8-10 p.m. [ R&B/ SOUL ]
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Memorial Park, 1 Manhattan Square. 428-7541. rocthepark. com. 6 p.m. $6-$20. [ POP/ROCK ] 5Hole. Firehouse Saloon, 814 S. Clinton Ave. 319-3832. facebook.com/5holeguys/. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5.
Danger Troll, Periodic Table of Elephants, Total Yuppies, and Project Magnificient. Bug Jar,
219 Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6.
Anything & Everything, Orange Friction, Access Indego, and Franklin Mint. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500. houseofguitars.com. 1-5:30 p.m.
Simple Life and Cory Paige.
Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. lovincup.com. 8 p.m. $5. TrYsT. Pelican’s Nest, 566 River St. 663-5910. trystband. com. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. $5.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] The Crooked North. Brighton Farmer’s Market (Summer), 1150 S Winton Rd. 269-8918. thecrookednorth.com. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Free.
JAZZ | EASTMAN JAZZ FACULTY
Picture all of the following top-flight musicians on stage at the newly renovated Kilbourn Hall: pianist Harold Danko, trumpeter Clay Jenkins, B3 organist Dariusz Terefenko, saxophonist Charles Pillow, guitarist Bob Sneider, trombonist Mark Kellogg, bassist Jeff Campbell, and drummer Rich Thompson. What rich combos would you put together? That will be up to the jazz faculty of the Eastman School of Music. The only sure thing is the final tune will be a blues featuring all of the above. The Eastman Jazz Faculty performs Friday, September 2, at Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. $10 (free with UR ID). 274-1100; esm. rochester.edu. — BY RON NETSKY
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Mac Sabbath and Clownvis Presley. Montage Music Hall,
50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. themontagemusichall.com. 7:30 p.m. $16-$20. [ POP/ROCK ]
The Cage Kings and X the Sky. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave.
bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $5. Fiona Corinne. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 585-292-5544. stickylipsbbq. com. 6 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Coulter & Christiano. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. thelittle.org/music. 7-9 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
Shades of Grey. Marge’s
Lakeside Inn, 4909 Culver Rd. 323-1020. margeslakesideinn. com. 4-8 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Roses & Revolutions. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa. com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. [ POP/ROCK ]
The Chris Duarte Group. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 5443500. houseofguitars.com. 6-7:30 p.m.
NOISE ROCK | THE BRANCH DAVIDIANS
Don’t worry, The Branch Davidians aren’t part of any cult, so it won’t try to convert you. The noise pop band takes on an experimental vibe as chief songwriter Ben Stephanus (vocals and guitar), Chelsea Riegal (background and vocals), Greg Stella (bass and synthesizer), and Jon Stevens (drums) unpacks the tunes on its latest EP, “Sex, Death, and Things Less Boring.” It’s quite a collection of art-school shoegaze filled with the mystical — also the gospel-influenced final track “Blessed Water” sounds completely genius. This show is the “Sex, Death, and Things Less Boring” EP release party. The Branch Davidians perform with Astraea and House Majority on Friday, September 2, at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $6. bugjar.com; thebranchdavidians.com. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR Community Center, Access Indigo, Antilock, and Roscoe’s Basement. Bug Jar, 219
Monroe Ave. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6-$8.
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Art versions of the same that fill the picture plane, and the entire border is lined with bombs.
Chlorophyll prints by Binh Danh are part of the “War Memoranda” exhibit on view with “Afghan War Rugs” at Memorial Art Gallery through October 16. PHOTO PROVIDED
Woven weapons and the ghosts of war “War Stories” THROUGH OCTOBER 16 MEMORIAL ART GALLERY, 500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M.; THURSDAY 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M. $5-$14 | 276-8900; MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU [ REVIEW ] BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
The two shows currently on view at Memorial Art Gallery each pack a walloping emotional punch. Using 45 textile works, “Afghan War Rugs” offers a measure of insight into a people and place, and in the exhibit “War Memoranda,” photographer Binh Danh and poet Robert Schultz explore the concepts of lose, memory, and renewal. Through the eyes of anonymous Afghan artists, “Afghan War Rugs: The Modern art of Central Asia” gives visitors the chance to see the impact that ongoing war, weapons dissemination, and rolling modernization has had on the region and its inhabitants. “Afghanistan was part of the Silk Road, so for hundreds of years it’s been a place of trade and commerce and a meeting ground for people,” says independent curator Annemarie Sawkins. The region has also, historically and currently, been a war-torn place, enduring conflicts with the British, Soviets, and Americans, among others. These war rugs come out of a long tradition of hand-crafted, pictorial textiles, with imagery 16 CITY AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
shifting to reflect conflict and modernity encroaching on tribal society. By the 1970’s, military motifs and modern infrastructure began to be incorporated in the designs, with abstracted helicopters creeping into floral border patterns. Flowers become grenades, and animals are replaced by tanks. Later armament rugs are entirely overrun by military equipment. World-wide collectors of Afghan rugs were struck by the incorporation of designs that were antithetical to convention. As demand in the market grew for war rugs, production grew to meet it and traditional designs fell to the wayside, Sawkins explains. There are five different types of rugs represented in the show. Map rugs feature Afghanistan (with or without armament motifs). One rug acquired in Baghlan, Afghanistan, in 1998 feels utterly contemporary in its design, with the outline of the nation penetrated by colorful guns, trucks, and helicopters literally flowing into the country. The entire picture is patrolled by a border design of tanks. “Part of what we’re seeing in this exhibition is derived from that long tradition of a bellicose society,” Sawkins says. The people live in a traditionally tribal society where protecting their clan is of utmost importance, so the appearance of guns — specifically AK-47s — is ubiquitous in the weavings. Portraiture rugs portray monarchs and military leaders, and armament rugs feature tanks, guns, and landmines. Cityscape rugs acknowledge modernization, and depict monuments, rows of tall buildings, lines of buses
on urban streets, and bridges, with imagery typically derived from postcards and leaflets. And hybrid rugs incorporate some combination of these motifs. Women lead the weaving craft, and are depicted at the loom in large-format photographs on the walls alongside the rugs. Most of the objects come from a private collection, and title cards tell the date and location of purchase, but more details about the provenance aren’t necessarily known. No individual artists are credited. Each rug is the result of a community or family effort, Sawkins says. The creation process involves designing the image, sheering the animal, spinning and dyeing the yarn, building the loom, weaving, and selling the finished product at market. Some of the smaller rugs were created in refugee camps that have resulted from various conflicts and diaspora. The stunning objects are characterized by the faded earth tones of natural dyes, derived from plants and minerals, and occasionally peppered with shots of bright artificial color. “When it looks like a Pantone color, it may not be natural,” Sawkins says. Particularly sobering are some doses of post-9/11 imagery. A smallish rug depicting an airplane heading for the Twin Towers is bisected with the words “War Against Terrorist” in a black band, with maps and dates of resulting conflicts in Tora Bora and Iraq. Two rugs featuring American drones each place the iconic shape ominously central, surrounded by smaller
On view in the adjacent Grand Gallery is “War Memoranda: Photography, Walt Whitman, and Renewal by Binh Danh and Robert Schultz.” Using 19th century photography techniques, Vietnamese-born artist Binh Dahn depicts the casualties of historical and modern conflicts alongside verses by Walt Whitman and contemporary poet Robert Schultz. Having fought in wars for or against different ideals, the people depicted in these images were condemned to oblivion but not forgotten. Dahn has resurrected the fallen by printing the portraits of young soldiers, their mourners, gravesites, and places of conflict. Though the faces and graves are specific, the show speaks to the universality of how we process loss, and our efforts toward remembrance. Conflict that evolves into war is a “topic that has been with us since we’ve been human,” says Marlene Hamann-Whitmore, MAG director of academic programs. This exhibit explores how we move through war, and how we keep the people we have lost in our hearts, she says. “Visualization is a large part of that.” Images of soldiers and sites of the Civil War, Vietnam War, and contemporary conflicts are depicted in chlorophyll prints, daguerreotypes, and cyanotypes. They are paired with the poetry of Whitman, who witnessed war as a journalist and wrote extensively and passionately about mortality, and with Schultz’s meditative verse, which often echo the words of Whitman in theme. Danh has become known for his chlorophyll prints, which are created by exposing a photographic negative over freshlypicked greens. For many of these images, Danh used hosta plants from Whitman’s house, presenting broad leaves alongside Schultz’s poetry broadsides. Images of soldiers from the Vietnam era were printed on clusters of tall grass strands, echoing the terrain where the young men likely fell. Resonant of Whitman’s verse, this printing technique alludes to our remains being renewed as vegetation that springs forth and sustains other life. Presented in silvery daguerreotype are the graves of soldiers cut down in contemporary conflicts, along with some verses by both poets. Both the mirror-like daguerreotypes and the highly reflective gloss resin Dahn uses to preserve his leaf prints create an experience that is impossible for viewers to separate themselves from. “The reflection that you see will be yourself as you look,” Hamman-Whitmore says.
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New York Stylee has been an iconic fixture of Monroe Avenue’s culture for nearly 20 years. Owners Helen and Kevin Knight maximize their clothing and accessories shop’s stop-light location to dazzle drivers and passers-by with sexy window displays of tantalizing club wear: hot pants, second-skin dresses, and don’t-f***-with-me boots. In celebration of these traffic-stopping sights, Rochester photographer Annette Dragon presents “Stylee and Mee: A Photographer’s Love Affair with a Window,” through September 25, at MuCCC (142 Atlantic Avenue). The exhibit is a 6-year photographic chronicle of New York Stylee, documenting this urban corner in all seasons. After spying “those over-the-top window displays, which changed every other day,” says Dragon in her event description, she began to keep her camera handy on the front seat of the car, and timed her approach so that she’d be stopped at the red light. The subject of her photos soon expanded from the windows to include the avenue’s foot traffic and the owners themselves. A reception for Annette Dragon and the Knights will be held Monday, September 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MuCCC. Admission is free. For more information, call Annette Dragon at 256-2560, or visit muccc.org. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
The Drum Corps Associates will host its World Championship competition in Rochester this weekend. Drum and bugle corps — marching bands that include brass, percussion, and color guard, with participants of all ages — from across the country will perform in individual and ensemble competitions as well as exhibitions. The weekend will start with a free performance and street party on Friday, September 2, 6 p.m., at the convention center (123 East Main Street) where corps will perform and demonstrate some of their well-coordinated craft. Preliminary competitions will take place Saturday, and finals on Sunday, at Sahlen’s Stadium (460 Oak Street). The Drum Corps Associates World Championship will take place Friday, September 2, through Sunday, September 4. dcacorps.org for the schedule of events and tickets. — BY JAKE CLAPP
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[ OPENING ] Bertha VB Lederer Gallery, Brodie Hall, 1 College Dr. 50th Anniversary Gala and Exhibit. Through Oct. 15. Gala celebration Sat. Sept. 10, 4-9 p.m. Curated artwork by Lauren Slezak. 245-5813. geneseo.edu. Steve Carpenter Gallery & Art Center, 176 Anderson Ave. New York Figure Study Guild Art Exhibition. Through Sept. 16. Opening reception Fri. Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m. 70 Original Works in Oils, Watercolors, Charcoal and Terracota by members of NYSFSAG. 7851410. nyfigurestudyguild.com. Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. Scenic New York. Through Oct. 23. Opening reception Fri. Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. Landscapes in oil by Carol Thiel. rochesterunitarian.org.
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Under Pressure September 2 - 25, 2016 Opening Reception: September 2, 6-9pm Artist Talk: September 3, 1pm
Open Studios The Hungerford 1115 East Main St. (at N. Goodman) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
GAW Portfolio Exchange September 2 - 25, 2016 Opening Reception: September 2, 6-9pm Vanish October 7 - November 13, 2016 Opening Reception: October 7, 6-9pm
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Self-Published Authors Night at Writers & Books Writers & Books 740 University Ave. 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Anderson Arts Building Open Studios Artist Next Door 250 N. Goodman St. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Artful Living AXOM Gallery Exhibition Space 176 Anderson Ave., Suite #303 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Big Blue House, new art dazzle at The Little The Little Theatre 240 East Ave. - Little Cafe 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Bradonia at the Bachelor Forum Bachelor Forum 670 University Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Diptych The Lumiere Showcase 100 College Ave. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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artist talk Sat. Sept. 3, 1 p.m. Latest collaboration to bring contemporary printmakers into the spotlight. 585-461-2222. info@ rochestercontemporary.org. rochestercontemporary.org. University Gallery, James R. Booth Hall, RIT, 166 Lomb Memorial Dr. Wendell Castle Imagined: A Revelation of Creative Process. Through Nov. 11. Opening reception Fri. Sept. 9, 5-7:30 p.m. A wide variety of drawings, maquettes and select sculptural and dimensional work. 475-2866. jleugs@rit.edu. rit.edu. Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St. Units. Through Oct. 22. Artist reception Fri. Sept. 2, 5:30 p.m. An exhibition of artists’ works that use an image’s syntax by Greg Climer, included are works in photography, fibers, film, digital media, and book artworks by historical and contemporary artists. 4428676. vsw.org.
Art Events [ THU., SEPTEMBER 8 ] Heather Taylor: Album Release and Art Opening. 5-9 p.m. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue thelittle.org.
Comedy [ FRI., SEPTEMBER 9 ] Marc Maron. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd Webster Fri. and Sat. Sept. 9 - 10, 7:30 & 10 p.m $35-$40. 6719080. thecomedyclub.us.
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ART | “I’M EVERY WOMAN” In Genesee Center for the Arts and Education’s upcoming exhibition “I’m Every Woman,” photographer Floyd Gibson explores what female fashion throughout the 20th century meant to the “average woman.” Gibson photographed evening, casual, and swim wear from the 1920’s through the 1970’s as a way to highlight not only how fashion has changed but how it reflected the individual, their positions in life, and society’s expectations of female dress. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 2, with period music and a live “mannequin” modeling pieces from Gibson’s project. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Genesee Center, 713 Monroe Avenue. An artist talk with Gibson and model and collaborator Rebecca Holtz is planned for Wednesday, October 5, 7 p.m. “I’m Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages” will be on display Friday, September 2, through Saturday, October 29, in the Photography Galleries at Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, 713 Monroe Avenue. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. 271-5920; rochesterarts.org. — BY JAKE CLAPP
[ SAT., SEPTEMBER 10 ] Benefit Stand-Up Comedy Show. 7-8:30 p.m. Buckland Park Lodge, 1341 Westfall Rd. $4. 784-5250. richardpayne_ us@yahoo.com.
Festivals [ FRI., SEPTEMBER 9 ] Irondequoit’s Oktoberfest. Sep. 9-17, 4-11 p.m. Camp Eastman, 1558 Lakeshore Blvd Irondequoit $10. 3366070. irondequoit.org/ oktober2016/. Tap it Forward Festival. 5-9 p.m. Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract St. $10. 2639200. tapitforwardfest. eventbrite.com.
[ SUN., SEPTEMBER 11 ] Porchfest. 1-6 p.m. Mulberry Street between Goodman and Rockingham Streets.
hand Latte Art throwdown. Also in Rochester Dance Lessons $50. 364-3662. imaginecreatecureparkinsonsteamfox.com/.
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[ SAT., SEPTEMBER 10 ] Antiquarian Book Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street Armory, 900 E. Main St. $5. 265-9295. rochesterbooksellers.com/. Gathering of Gardeners. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $50. 793-2550. gatheringofgardeners.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, 2449 St Paul Blvd gatheringofgardeners.com. Harvest Fest. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lori’s Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Rd Live music, Tastings, prizes,
[ SAT., SEPTEMBER 10 ] Swallowwart Saturday. 9 a.m.noon. Washington Grove, Cobbs Hill Park 290-9912. friendsofwashingtongrove.org.
Special Events [ FRI., SEPTEMBER 9 ] Imagine Create Cure PD Fundraiser. 6-10 p.m. Makers Gallery and Studio, 34 Elton Street Art exhibition, dance lessons, raffles,
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samples, and more 424-2323. lorisnatural.com. [ SUN., SEPTEMBER 11 ] International Student Welcome Picnic. 3-7 p.m. Ontario Beach Park, 4799 Lake Ave 275-8779. rochesterglobalconnections.org. Rochester Area Dollhouses & Miniatures Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. VFW, 300 Macedon Center Road . Fairport $5, Children under 12 years free 585-223-9723. facebook.com/ Lilliput-Dollhouses
Sports [ SAT., SEPTEMBER 10 ] Professional Bull Riders BlueDEF Tour. 7 p.m. Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square
$15-$100. 719-242-2800. ticketmaster.com.
Theater Assassins. Through Sep. 24. Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E. Main St Through September 24. Fri.-Sat. Sept-2-3 8 p.m., Sun., Sept 4 2 p.m., Thu., Sept 8, 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., Sept 9-10, 8 p.m., . Assassins and would-be assassins from different periods meet and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. A musical $31.50-$39.50. 4541260. blackfriars.org. Black Girl Blue. Sep. 8-10, 7:30-9:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave Thurs. - Sat. Sept.
8 - 10, 7:30 p.m. and Sat. Sept 10, 2 p.m $15-$20. 748-7727. djedsnead.webs.com.
Workshops [ SAT., SEPTEMBER 10 ] Women’s Safe Cycling Summit. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Legacy Erie Station, 1545 Erie Station Road . Henrietta $20, Registration required 490-4463.
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The Little 240 East Ave., 258-0444 thelittle.org
Silent cinema “Don’t Breathe”
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Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez, the mastermind behind 2013’s “Evil Dead” remake, flexes his filmmaking muscle with “Don’t Breathe,” a stylish home invasion horror-thriller that makes for a diabolically chilling end-ofsummer treat. Petty thief Rocky (Jane Levy), her friend Alex (Dylan Minnette), and Rocky’s macho boyfriend, Money (Daniel Zovatto), have been pulling off a string of robberies, selecting their targets from information they glean from the home security company owned by Alex’s father. When they learn that a blind Iraq War veteran (Stephen Lang) may have a fortune stashed away in his home (thanks to a large settlement
following the accidental death of his daughter), it seems like an easy final job to end this chapter of their lives. Rocky’s goal, we learn, is to wrangle up enough money to get her and her kid sister to California, where she hopes they’ll have a better life, away from their dreadful mother. The girls’ bleak home life is set up in a cartoonish scene establishing their mother as a harpy from the depths of Hell. Alex, the most decent of the three, harbors a not-so-secret crush on Rocky, which is clearly the sole reason he’s involved in their criminal schemes in the first place. Money, meanwhile is pretty much just a thug. The last hold-out on a street of abandoned homes in what once was a middle-class Detroit neighborhood, the army vet’s house is isolated. He keeps an attack dog for protection, but that’s easily dealt with, and the job seems like it’ll be a piece of cake. But once inside his home,
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A petrified Jane Levy in “Don’t Breathe.” PHOTO COURTESY SONY PICTURES
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the teens find that the blind man isn’t the helpless mark they assumed him to be. When he starts padlocking the doors and boarding up the windows to keep the home invaders from escaping, it’s clear they’ve made a terrible mistake. While the thieves first break in, the camera glides through the house as they explore, searching for hiding places where the money might be stashed. The sequence neatly and efficiently establishes the house’s floor plan as Alvarez, cinematographer Pedro Luque, and production designer Naaman Marshall plant clues and details to be exploited later on. Eventually, Rocky and Alex stumble upon the Blind Man’s own terrible secrets hidden away in the depths of his home. At this point the film flips the tables, making Lang’s character so monstrously evil and depraved that our sympathies swing back around to the criminals, who we’re forced to decide aren’t so bad in comparison. It’s a fun narrative switch, though things might have been even more interesting if the characters had remained on morally equal footing. Credited only as The Blind Man, Lang is a force to be reckoned with. A picture of brute strength — muscles tensed, head cocked as he stands silently, sensing his prey’s movements, he’s a terrifying antagonist. The centerpiece of the film is a hair-raising scene in which the Blind Man has cornered the intruders in the basement and cuts the power, throwing them into darkness and tipping the situation to his advantage. Shot in night vision — rendered here in a dull grayish-green tinge — and unfolding mostly in terrifying silence,
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it’s a magnificently staged sequence. From the beginning, Alvarez plays with sound and heightened auditory sense. Seemingly insignificant sounds, like the burning of cigarettes being smoked, are cranked up until they practically crackle in our ears. The device makes us acutely aware of these noises, training us for later on when we’re listening with bated breath for any telltale sounds that could give our antiheroes away. Creaking floorboards, buzzing cell phones, or the clack of a glass shard embedded in the bottom of a shoe as it taps against the ground might as well be blaring alarms. I’d say it’s award-worthy sound design, but the Oscars tend to overlook grimy little genre flicks like this. The sounds are perfectly complemented by composer Roque Baños’s musical score, which utilizes homemade instruments and household objects to create a unique soundscape for the film. Relentlessly tense and elegantly constructed (though perhaps “elegant” isn’t the right word for a film that goes to the luridly nasty places this one does) the film is a thrilling ride. While you could probably read something into the film about our country’s current economic state, class divisions, and biased criminal justice system, as well as the social and moral decay that arise from them, really the film’s only interest is in scaring the pants off you. With the squirminducing, armrest-gripping atmosphere Alvarez creates, “Don’t Breathe” provides the wickedly entertaining last gasp of summer thrills. Visit rochestercitynewspaper.com on Friday for additional film coverage, including reviews of “Miss Sharon Jones!” and “Little Men.”
[ OPENING ] BABY DOLL (1956): A steamy tale of two Southern rivals and a sensuous 19-year-old caught between them. Based on a play by Tennessee Williams. Dryden (Sat., Sept. 3, 8 p.m.) GLEASON (R): At the age of 34, Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and doctors gave the former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero two to five years to live. Little THE IRON GIANT (1999): In this animated masterpiece from Brad Bird, a young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space, which a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. Dryden (Sun., Sept. 4, 2 p.m.) THE IRON HORSE (1924): After witnessing the murder of his father as a boy, the grown-up man helps realize his father’s dream of a transcontinental railway in this silent western from director John Ford. Dryden (Tue., Sept. 6, 8 p.m.) THE LAND (NR): Four teenage boys devote their summer to escaping the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, by pursuing a dream life of professional skateboarding. Little THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (PG-13): A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat. Starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster LITTLE MEN (PG): A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents’ contentious battle over a rent dispute. Starring Greg Kinnear, Alfred Molina, and Jennifer Ehle. Little MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE (2013): In this eye-opening documentary, a former banker in Germany reminisces of his working years in some of the world’s leading banking corporations. Dryden (Fri., Sept. 2, 8 p.m.) MISS SHARON JONES! (NR): Barbara Kopple’s portrait of the soul singer and her yearlong battle with cancer. Little MORGAN (R): A corporate
consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being’s life in this sci-fi thriller. Starring Paul Giamatti, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Toby Jones, and Kate Mara. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Tinseltown REAR WINDOW (1954): Jimmy Stewart enlists Grace Kelly’s assistance to do some snooping on his neighbors, with deadly consequences. Dryden (Thu., Sept. 1, 8 p.m.) STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997): In a fascistic, militaristic future, humans do battle against giant alien bugs in a fight for survival. Dryden (Wed., Aug. 31, 8 p.m.) A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS (PG-13): Directed by Natalie Portman, this drama charts the early days of the founding of Israel, filtered through a young boy’s relationship with his emotionally troubled mother, who served as his inspiration to become a writer. Pittsford [ CONTINUING] BAD MOMS (R): Frazzled moms Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn band together to take down the queen bees of the PTA (played by Christina Applegate and Jada Pinkett Smith) in this comedy from the writers of “The Hangover.” Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive-In, Webster BEN-HUR (PG-13): A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster DON’T BREATHE (R): A group of teens break into a blind man’s home thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime. They’re wrong. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive-In, Webster EQUITY (R): A senior investment banker is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption. Starring Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”). Little, Pittsford FINDING DORY (PG): Pixar’s sequel to their smash “Finding Nemo” finds Dory
(Ellen DeGeneres) going off on a journey of her own, in search of her long-lost family. Canandaigua, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG-13): A New York heiress dreams of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Starring Meryl Streep. Canandaigua, Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown GHOSTBUSTERS (PG-13): Who you gonna call? Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Canandaigua, Culver HANDS OF STONE (R): The legendary boxer Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel (Robert De Niro) change each other’s lives. Brockport, Canandaigua, Tinseltown, Webster HELL OR HIGH WATER (R): A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to robbing banks in order to save their family’s farm in West Texas. Starring Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges, and Ben Foster. Pittsford, Tinseltown HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG-13): A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Little JASON BOURNE (PG-13): Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass return to the Bourne franchise with this newest installment, which finds the super spy digging further into his mysteriously knotty past. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Henrietta, IMAX, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (PG): A young boy must locate a magical suit of armor in order to defeat a vengeful spirit looking to carry out an age-old vendetta. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Vintage Drive-In, Webster MEN GO TO BATTLE (NR): Two brothers struggle to hold their crumbling estate together outside a small Kentucky town in the fall of 1861. Little NINE LIVES (PG): Kevin Spacey stars as a stuffy billionaire businessman who finds himself trapped inside the body of his family’s cat. I don’t even know.
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protect people transitioning genders, it also has value for victims of domestic violence and victims of crimes such as stalking. During this year’s budget negotiations, Bronson teamed up with Assembly members from other Upstate cities to push changes in budget language on struggling schools. If left in its original state, the budget would have undermined a turnaround effort at East High School, Bronson says, which involves a partnership between the city school district and the University of Rochester. (Bronson and Barnhart both support the partnership and say that it should be replicated if successful. Barnhart expresses some concerns over the cost, though.) Within the past year, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos were convicted on corruption charges, and both face jail time. The scandals fueled debates about ethics reform in Albany, particularly concerning outside income for legislators, who are considered part-time under state law. But the outside income limits became a sticking point that helped doom the broader ethics packages introduced this year. Legislation curbing independent political expenditures did pass, as did a constitutional amendment requiring elected officials convicted of corruption charges to forfeit their pensions. The next Legislature will have to pass the amendment, and the public will have to vote in favor in order for it to become law. Bronson supported the bills on independent expenditures and pension-stripping, and says that he’s frustrated that the Legislature didn’t pass broader ethics laws. He co-sponsors a bill to close the LLC loophole; companies can currently skirt campaign contribution limits by funneling money through various affiliated LLC’s. He also co-sponsors a public campaign finance bill. The Assembly passed both pieces of legislation, but the Senate’s Republican majority blocked them. “It’s fair to say that there are still things to be done,” Bronson says. “It’s not fair to say the Assembly is holding it up.” Barnhart supports limiting outside income for legislators and closing the LLC loophole. She says that she also leans toward public financing of campaigns. And she faults Bronson for not pressing legislative leadership hard enough on this year’s ethics bills. Challengers often make this sort of attack on sitting legislators, or cast the incumbents as a cog in a broken machine. But voters tend to shrug off this line of attack, although this year might be different given the high-profile convictions of Silver and Skelos. Barnhart deserves credit for her emphasis on transit, a topic that often isn’t even mentioned by candidates. Even as a reporter, she was an unabashed advocate of city living, of walkable, bikeable neighborhoods, and of public transit. She serves on the board of Reconnect Rochester, an organization which champions those causes. She says that she’d like to get more funding for the Rochester Genesee Regional Transit Authority, so it can improve its system. The authority has cut several routes that it says were no longer financially sustainable. “Transit riders are taxpayers; I think we forget about that,” Barnhart says. “And I think we forget that our roads are subsidized, too. The gas tax doesn’t pay for all the roads.” Public transportation has strong potential to bolster local job-creation and poverty-reduction efforts, Barnhart says. But state and local governments often don’t make it an issue when they provide incentives to businesses, she says. 22 CITY AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
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Do you think I’m going to have a problem with anyone listening to me? I don’t think so.” - RACHEL BARNHART The governments should ask companies how they plan to get employees to their workplaces, and they should use the incentives to nudge the companies toward locating on bus lines, she says. Barnhart also criticizes Bronson and state lawmakers for leaving Albany this year without passing legislation to allow ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft; the first Uber bills were introduced in 2015. It’s what the public wants, and there has to be a way to reach a compromise with the taxi industry so it can happen, she says. She emphasizes other important issues in her campaign, too. The state and local governments should step up their efforts to expand fiber optic internet connections to homes and businesses, she says. For example, Monroe County has a vast fiber network with lots of extra capacity, and it could allow broadband providers to tap into the network under the condition that they provide a basic, affordable option to all of the households that they serve, Barnhart says. The state should also give funding for providers to build out fiber connections, with similar conditions, she says. She also says that the state should fully legalize marijuana. The prohibition on pot has led to more crime on city streets and mass incarceration of young black men, Barnhart says. Bronson could take a lesson from Barnhart on communication. Barnhart has cultivated a large social media following, particularly on Twitter, and has made her visibility and accessibility a central part of her campaign. She also lays out a digital-age approach to representation which, while not exactly new to the world of politics, hasn’t been embraced by many Rochester-area politicians. Bronson has a reputation as an accessible and responsive leader, but he could do more with social media, which serves as an information gateway for many people, if not their main source of information. Social media also provides a conduit for easy back and forth with constituents. We’re not saying that Bronson needs to be on Kik, but his profile could use a bump. The old days of sending a press release into the ether and waiting for the media to call are over. Otherwise, Bronson is the best choice to represent Democrats in the 138th Assembly District. He knows the area, he works hard for the people in it and the organizations serving it, and he’s shown that he knows how to get things done in the crowded, often chaotic capital. “I strongly believe that my role as a state legislator is to look out for the interests of the people I serve and to make sure that they have every possible opportunity to fulfill whatever their dreams are,” Bronson says. “That’s why I do this and that’s why I work so hard at it.” Go to rochestercitynewspaper.com for extra content.
“It is a political law, enacted so the governor can claim to have taken action in the wake of the shootings in [Connecticut],” he says. A federal court ruled against the association and the group chose not to pursue a Supreme Court challenge. The state should look to other areas for crime prevention, including sentencing reform, rehabilitation programs, and job training, Nojay says. He also wants the state to provide more resources for mental health diagnosis and treatment; he’s working on the issue with Republicans and Democrats through his post on the Assembly’s Mental Health Committee, he says. Milne’s tone is more moderate. For example, he says that state economic development programs are important, but that the resources aren’t spread around as much as they should be. He uses this year’s $100 million downtown revitalization initiative as an example. The state provided a $10 million award for one downtown in each of its 10 Regional Economic Development Council areas; in the Finger Lakes region the money went to the City of Geneva. Geneva deserves kudos for winning the award, Milne says. Honeoye Falls or Livonia may not have needed that much money, but if the state also steered $50,000 or $100,000 to those communities, they could do a lot with it, he says. Milne bases much of his pitch around his experience as Honeoye Falls’ mayor. He’s developed several budgets under the statewide property tax cap and says that the intent of the cap is generally good. But the state imposed it without boosting municipal aid or muchneeded road and infrastructure funding, which has put increasing pressure on local budgets, he says. He says that he was convinced to run for Assembly because residents and elected officials in the district repeatedly told him that Nojay isn’t engaging or representing them. Milne says that, if elected, he won’t wait for people to contact him to set up meetings; when he’s not in Albany, he’ll reach out to elected officials, businesses, and community groups, he says. “I think we need a stronger voice that is a common voice, a voice together,” Milne says. “We all have our differences, but we all have to figure out projects in areas that we can work on together.” Milne is a member of the National Rifle Association, a gun owner, and an avid hunter. And like Nojay, he doesn’t see much value in the SAFE Act. He’d prefer to see more emphasis on helping law enforcement get illegal guns off the street and making sure that people who shouldn’t own guns do not own them, he says. Milne says that he wants to see more scientific information on climate change, but that the state should help advance technologies and industries that can help keep the planet clean. Nojay is dismissive of climate change and the state’s efforts to address it. The state has lost the balance between protecting air, water, and soil, and growing the economy, he says.
Zinck vs. Vazquez The 138th District covers part of the City of Rochester and all of the towns of Henrietta and Chili. Zinck, who is the county GOP’s endorsed candidate, is coowner of Lovin’ Cup, a popular restaurant and music venue next to RIT in Henrietta. He also has a long resume in government: he’s a former county legislator, former State Workers’ Compensation Board member, and former commissioner of the Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau. He says that he can’t be all things to all people, and would focus on a few specific areas as an Assembly member, such as youth development programs. His background makes him a good advocate for afterschool programs, for example, he says. “The state has been shortsighted in reducing funding for positive youth development programs,” Zinck says. “You wonder why kids are ending up in facilities, well, if you take away all the
funding that stresses the positives, kids are going to be left to their own devices and they’re going to get in trouble.” Like other Republicans, he says that the state’s regulatory and bureaucratic structures make it difficult for businesses to start or operate. As a legislator, he can help businesses in his district navigate those systems, he says. Zinck says that the state needs to make more funding available for addiction treatment, given the heroin and opioid problem facing New York communities. If someone wants help but can’t get immediate access to treatment, they’ll probably continue to use, he says. Vazquez, who founded a process-serving business and serves as president of the conservative Frederick Douglass Foundation, is making his third run at the Assembly seat. He lost to Democrat Harry Bronson in his previous two attempts. Vazquez is running as an anti-establishment Republican candidate, and is calling for Monroe County GOP chair Bill Reilich to step down “for the good of the party and the community.” Reilich and other state Republican leaders compromise on harmful Democratic proposals too often, and don’t support candidates who might speak out against them, Vazquez says. Albany has a problem with corruption and backroom deals, and the problem starts at the
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local levels because office-holders won’t question or buck leadership, Vazquez says. The GOP’s platform won’t advance until that dynamic changes, he says. “No one’s stepping out and saying ‘We’ve got issues here’ and challenging that authority,” he says. His positions generally concern government overreach. He uses the state’s inaction on ride-
sharing and the way that it’s handled professional mixed martial arts as examples. Uber and similar companies can’t operate in New York because the state’s laws don’t allow ride-sharing services to get insurance to cover their drivers and riders. Some critics are also concerned that the service would harm the taxi industry. Through its failure to change the laws, the Legislature is standing in the way of business
competition and job opportunities for state residents, Vazquez says. Allowing ride-sharing would also force taxi businesses to improve their service, he says. As for MMA, the state legalized it, but with onerous tax and insurance requirements, he says. Casinos are a contentious issue in the 138th District. Henrietta residents fought a proposed Seneca Nation of Indians casino in their town, and the Seneca Nation ultimately backed away. A Seneca casino has also been proposed as a possible use for a vacant parcel at the Midtown site in downtown Rochester. Zinck is open to a casino downtown if it would stimulate growth, but his support depends on what his constituents want, he says. Vazquez says that he doesn’t have an issue with gaming generally, but that a casino would just suck money out of downtown. There are enough casinos in New York already, he says. Zinck pushes back on Vazquez’s insistence that Reilich must step down. To accomplish anything in Albany, you have to be able to get along with people, he says. But Vazquez has turned off some party members by attacking the leadership, he says. Vazquez is not going to have a lot of luck in Albany if he can’t get along with people, Zinck says. CITY is not endorsing in the Republican primaries.
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[ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of CROSS DOCK HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Department of State on 07/06/2016. Its office is located in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 10 VAN CORTLAND DR, PITTSFORD, NY 14534. The purpose of the Company is any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Leonard Urso Studios LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/07/2016. 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 Leonard Urso, 439 Central Ave., Rochester, NY 14605. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ LEGAL NOTICE ] Ponici LLC, a domestic LLC, has filed articles of organization with the SSNY on 8/11/16. Office Location: Monroe County. SSNY is the designated agent upon which process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 111 Elmerston Rd, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Bicser LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/28/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated
as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Shashikala Damera, 3 Hunters Pointe, Pittsford, NY 14534. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Capital Beginning LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/25/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Law Office of Anthony Dinitto, LLC, 2250 W. Ridge Rd., Ste. 300, Rochester, NY 14626. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Celio Paz New York LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/18/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 550 Latona Rd #D419 Rochester, NY 14626 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Dogged Brewing Company, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/28/16. Office location: Monroe. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 135 Nevins Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] East End Tavern, LLC Filed 7/29/16 Office: Monroe Co SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 327 Southridge Dr, Rochester, NY 14626 Purpose: all lawful
[ NOTICE ] JCM Lighting NY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/1/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 855 Publishers Pkwy., Webster, NY 14580. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Lavi Invest LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/9/16. 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 ] MAUREEN L. WERNER, ESQ. PLLC filed Articles of Organization with the Department of State of NY on 7/5/2016. Office Location: County of Monroe. The Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The PLLC, 269 Salmon Creek Dr., Hilton NY 14468. Purpose: Law. [ NOTICE ] McWyand, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/26/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 83 Argyle St., Apt. 2, Rochester, NY 14607. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Mgib LLC Arts of Org.
filed SSNY 7/21/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to POB 30071 Rochester, NY 14603 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Mona 17 LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 8/12/16. 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 ] Murphy & Christie Properties, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/21/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Michaelann Murphy, 33 West Ave., Brockport, NY 14420. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 160 Main Street Webster NY 14580- On Premises Consumption Liquor License for A&G Creative Foods Corp / dba Martino’s Pizzeria [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Liquor Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 1000 River Street - 2nd Floor- On Premises Consumption Liquor License for Jetty LLC / dba Jetty at the Port [ NOTICE ]
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Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 1220 Fairport Rd Fairport NY 14450 - On Premises Consumption Liquor License for DALIA’S MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT LLC / dba DALIA’S MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an alcohol beverage license, pending, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Liquor, Beer & Wine retail in a Restaurant
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Legal Ads > page XX under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at: 719 South Plymouth Ave Rochester NY 14608- On Premises Consumption Liquor License for - Fusion4 Incorporated dba Fusion4 [ NOTICE ] Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Supreme Court, Monroe County on the 17th day of August 2016, bearing Index Number 16/7277 a copy of which may be examined at the office of the Clerk, located at 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, New York, grant me the right to assume the name of Travis Jamie Errichetto . The city and state of my present address are Scottsville, NY; the month and year of my birth are July 1998; my place of birth is Pittsfield, MA; my present name is Amanda Lynn Errichetto. . [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Wigz by Bangz L.L.C.. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/30/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1801 Penfield Rd., Penfield, NY. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 1375 ROUTES 5 & 20, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 26 Lake Lacoma Dr., Pittsford, NY 14561. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 20 Palmer St. LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/18/2016. 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, 212 Hamlin Parma Townline Rd., Hilton, NY 14468. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of
374 Dorchester LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/19/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 278 Hillview Drive, Rochester NY 14622 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of 503 SOUTH AVE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/28/2016. 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, 100 Alexander St., Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 560 Salt Road, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/3/16. Office location: Monroe County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 560 Salt Rd., Webster, NY 14580, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of 9240 Holdings, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/3/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CTC, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, the Reg. Agt. upon whom proc. may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of AIH, LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08/5/2016 Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 95 Allens Creek Rd, Blg 2, Ste 216, Rochester, NY14618. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ANEX PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/09/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 700 Ridge Rd. West, Rochester, NY 14615. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be
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 served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of BENLU PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/29/16. 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, 21 Glen Cove Rise, Rochester, NY 14617. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DDNY PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/01/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: Mary Arcidiacono, 2831 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1900 Empire Blvd., Ste. 172, Webster, NY 145801934. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of DECA HOLDINGS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/18/2016. 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, 475 Kirk Rd., Rochester NY 14612. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of DraughtLab, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/10/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 517 Deer Haven Dr., Webster, NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of EduKate Learning Designs, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 44 Pond Valley Circle, Penfield, NY 14526. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of ELAB SMOKERS BOUTIQUE THREE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/28/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. office of LLC: 4373 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14612. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of EPM Rim, Injection and Tool LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/12/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Ingrid Palermo, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, 350 Linden Oaks, Ste. 310, Rochester, NY 14625. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of FLOUR CITY FEAR MEN’S ROLLER DERBY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State. of New York (SSNY) on 8/1/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to Flour City Fear Men’s Roller Derby, LLC, 30 Mulberry Street, Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of LAURA WILDER ARTWORK LLC Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) JULY 12, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1068 Goodman St. S. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: DGS Rochester LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 29, 2016. Office location, Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 150L Greaves Ln., Suite 236, Staten Island NY 10308. Purpose: any
lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Rafkin LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 2, 2016. Office location, Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 201 Prospect Ave., Suite 228, Hagerstown MD 21742 Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of LRE JEWELRY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/19/2016. 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, 6 Dunnewood Ct., Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Method Machine Performance & Art LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08-03-16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 1068 S. Clinton Av., Rochester, NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Morgan Woodland Holdings LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 8/12/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1080 Pittsford Victor Rd., Ste. 100, Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of NOWNOW, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 01/08/2016 .Office in Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 520 List Ave Rochester NY 14617. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of ODM COLDWATER, LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secretary of State of NY
(“SSNY”) 8/15/2016. Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 156 Plymouth Avenue North, Rochester, NY 14608. Purpose: any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of OGCK PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/26/2016. Office located in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 110 Henrietta St., Rochester NY 14620. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of PAE ENTERPRISES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/14/2016. 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, 917 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. Purpose: any lawful act. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of RHA Partners, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/8/16. 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 SKK9 HOLDINGS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/29/2016. 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, 422 Sundance Trail, Webster NY 14580. Purpose: any lawful act [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of SQFT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/6/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 16 HIGH HILL DRIVE, PITTSFORD, NY
14534. Purpose: any lawful activities.
LLC may be formed under the NY LLC law.
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Notice of Formation of SRD Homes, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/15/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 18 Woodgreen Dr, 14534. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of Triple R Equestrian Center, LLC. Art of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/22/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 276 Burnt Mill Rd Churchville, N.Y. 14428. Purpose: any lawful activities.
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of STEINMETZ BREWING COMPANY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/06/16. 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 U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Eagle Steakhouse and Diner, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) August 10, 2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 4820 Lake Road, Brockport, NY 14420. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of The Morgenstern Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/16. 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 Dan Morgenstern, 114 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14604. Purpose: any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of The New Yorker Family Restaurant, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on July 14, 2016. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 165 W. Commercial St., E. Rochester, New York 14445. The LLC is formed to engage in any lawful activity for which an
[ NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of UG Holdings, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 08/01/2016. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at Mark Hudson Management, P.O. Box 30071, Rochester, New York 14610 . Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE ] Notice of formation of webSURGE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on February 29, 2008. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 195 North Ave., Suite 3, Webster, NY 14580. 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 Qualification of SYSTEM2 LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/29/16. Office location: Monroe County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/17/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 43 W. 23rd St., 2nd Fl., NY, NY 10010. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Franklin Energy Services, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of
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Legal Ads > page 29 State on 7/19/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 102 N. Franklin St., Port Washington, WI 53074. LLC formed in DE on 11/5/07. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Notice of Qualification of Thomas Allen Real Estate 2, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/11/16. Office location: Monroe County. Princ. bus. addr.: 7703 N. Lamar, Ste. 505, Austin, TX 78752. LLC formed in TX on 4/30/15. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. TX addr. of LLC: 5302 La Branch St., Houston, TX 77004. Cert. of Form. filed with TX Sec. of State, 1019 Brazos, Austin, TX 78711. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [ NOTICE ] Paz Nadlan Ny LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/19/16. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 550 Latona Rd #D419 Rochester NY 14626 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Property Management CM, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/23/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 2250 W. Ridge Rd., Ste. 300, Rochester, NY 14626. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] Randall Aviation LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/6/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 17 Laurel Crest Dr., Spencerport, NY 14559. General purpose. [ NOTICE ]
Safc Property LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 7/10/13. Office: Monroe Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 3 Shinev Court #302 Monroe, NY 10950 General Purpose [ NOTICE ] Snoble Enterprises, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/4/15. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1340 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14621. General purpose. [ NOTICE ] WENDY MAY I ENTERTAINMENT, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/25/16. Office in Monroe Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4221 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] MCKINLEY WEST ENTERPRISES LLC. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/21/2016 Office location: Monroe Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of processes to 501 McKinley St. East Rochester, NY 14445 Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of 2799 Monroe Avenue, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/19/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity [ NOTICE OF FORMATION ] Notice of Formation of Royal Wash Irondequoit, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe
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To place your ad in the LEGAL section, contact Tracey Mykins by phone at (585) 244-3329 x10 or by email at legals@rochester-citynews.com Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity
which an LLC may be formed under the NY LLC Law.
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Notice of Formation of Royal Wash Lancaster, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/19/16. Office location: Monroe County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: The LLC, 2851 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Purpose: any lawful activity
Doc Shorty LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State on 5/17/16. Office location: Monroe County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to 3489 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14610. Purpose: any lawful activity.
[ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ]
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DLH & G, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on June 15, 2016. The LLC office is in Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LCC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: LLC, 211 Huntington Hills, Rochester, NY 14622. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Angelimma Apartments LLC ] Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on July 20, 2016. Office location: 1890 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609, Monroe County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 1890 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609. Purpose: to engage in any lawful activity. [ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CUMINALE STUDIOS, LLC ] The name of the Limited Liability Company is Cuminale Studios, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State on 08/25/2016. The office of the LLC is in Monroe County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to 104 Parce Avenue, Fairport NY 14450. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful activity for
Aria Strategies LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on August 1, 2016 with an effective date of formation of August 1, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 108 Asbury Street, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 108 Asbury Street, Rochester, New York 14620. 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 LLC ] EHR Consulting, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on July 14, 2016 with an effective date of formation of July 14, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 115 Ridgeview Drive, East Rochester, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 115 Ridgeview Drive, East Rochester, New York 14445. 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 LLC ] ROC City Aquaponics, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on August 2, 2016 with an effective date of formation of August 2,
2016. Its principal place of business is located at 2096 Edgemere Drive, New York in Monroe County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 2096 Edgemere Drive, New York 14612. 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. [ PUBLIC NOTICE ] Notice of Formation of Central Station, LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 07/11/2016. Office location: Monroe County. Principal business location: 127 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The Knoer Group, PLLC., 424 Main Street, Suite 1820, Buffalo, NY 14202. Purpose: any lawful activities. [ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ] Index No.: 2016002647. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 1652 WESTSIDE DRIVE, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14624. Section: 133.09 Block: 1 Lot: 6. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF MONROE U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, v. THE ESTATE OF BERESFORD LAWSON; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW TO THE ESTATE OF BERESFORD LAWSON; THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA LAWSON; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW TO THE ESTATE OF HENRIETTA LAWSON; VERONICA LAWSON, HEIR-AT-LAW; BYRON LAWSON, HEIR-ATLAW; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JOHN DOE (Unknown Tenants/ Occupants of the subject property being set forth to represent any and all occupants of the subject property being set forth to represent any and all occupants of the subject property being foreclosed herein, and any parties, entities of any kind, if any,
having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged property), Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Supplemental Summons and complaint by serving a copy of the Answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the Answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the Court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Supplemental Summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. MONROE COUNTY is designated as the place of trial. The basis of the venue is the location of the mortgaged premises foreclosed herein. Dated: August 17, 2016 BY: /s/______________ Stacey A. Weisblatt, Esq. Stern & Eisenberg, PC 485 B Route 1 South, Suite 330 Woodbridge Corporate Center Iselin, New Jersey 08830 T: (516) 630-0288 And 4976 Transit Road #2 Depew, NY 14043 Counsel for Plaintiff To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon.
Francis A. Affronti, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated August 5, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Gates, County of Monroe, State of New York, known and described as follows; Commencing at a point in the centerline of the Gates-Chili Town Line Road, which point is 75 feet easterly from the southwest corner of premises deeded to David Evans by Deed recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 194 page 271, and is the southeast corner of premises conveyed to Nichols by Deed recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 2033 of Deeds, page 68; thence in a general northeasterly direction and along the easterly line or premises conveyed to said Nichols by said Deed hereinbefore referred to 250 feet to a point which point is the northeasterly corner of premises conveyed to said Nichols by said Deed hereinbefore referred to; thence in a general easterly direction and on a line parallel; with the center line of the Gates-Chili Town Line Road 75 feet to a point; thence in a general southerly direction and parallel to the westerly line of the Gates-Chili Town Line Road; thence in a general westerly direction and along the center line of the GatesChili Town Line Road, 75 feet to the place or point of beginning. Gates-Chili Town Line Road is now known as Westside Drive. Hereby intending to convey a parcel of land taken from Town Lot # 37 fronting on the northerly side of the Gates-Chili Town Line Road, bounded on the south by the center line of said road, on the west properly formerly conveyed to Jordan, on the north and east by premises heretofore conveyed to Jones, by Deed recorded in Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 2026, page 501, and being 75 feet wide front and rear and 250 feet in depth, measured from the center or the road. Also intending hereby to convey ½ interest in the well which is approximately on the boundary line between the above described premises and the premises immediately to the west thereof and now
or formerly owned by Jordan, and which well is to be used jointly by the owners of these premises and the premises immediately to the west thereof. Premises known as 1652 Westside Drive, Rochester, New York 14624. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.
Fun [ NEWS OF THE WEIRD ] BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
Virtual Fandom
The phenomenal Japanese singer Hatsune Miku (100 million YouTube hits) is coming off of a sold-out, 10city North American concert tour with high-energy audiences (blocks-long lines to get in; raucous crowd participation; hefty souvenir sales), except that “she” isn’t real. Hatsune Miku is a projected hologram on stage singing and dancing (but her band is human), and her May show in Dallas, according to a Dallas Observer review, typically ignited frenzied fans who know the show’s “every beat, outfit ... and glow stick color-change.” Her voice, a synthesized “vocaloid,” is crafted in pitch, timbre and timing to sound human. (The latest PlayStation brings Hatsune Miku into the home by virtual reality.)
The Finer Points of Law
Make Up Your Mind, Feds: On Aug. 11, the federal government’s Drug Enforcement Agency famously refused to soften the regulation of marijuana, leaving it (with heroin) as a harsh “Schedule I” drug because, citing Food and Drug Administration findings, it has “no medical use.” However, as the Daily Caller pointed out, another federal agency — Department of Health and Human Services — obtained a U.S. patent in 2003 for marijuana-derived cannabinoids, which HHS pointed out have several medical uses (as an antioxidant and for limiting neurological damage following strokes). Priorities: (1) “A dog has better protection than our kids,” lamented an Oregon prosecutor in May because, unlike the pet law, the “child abuse” law requires proof the victim experienced “substantial” pain — which a young child often
lacks vocabulary to describe. (Simply showing welts and bruises is insufficient, the Court of Appeals has ruled.) (2) That same Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in June that Thomas Wade, 44, was not guilty of a crime when in 2013 he unzipped his pants, reached inside, and at that point cursed the woman he had confronted in a public park. “Distasteful,” wrote the Court, but it was an exercise of Wade’s free speech right. Texas! In August, Houston defense lawyer Jerry Guerinot announced his retirement from death-penalty cases, leaving him with a perfect record (for that area of his practice): He lost every single time. Twenty-one clients received the death penalty, and 10 have been executed (so far). He made no excuses, pointing out that “gang members, serial killers and sociopaths” were entitled to representation, too, and that he has taken more than 500 noncapital cases to trial (with, presumably, more success).
Tourists Gone Wild
(1) Tourism officials in Iceland recently posted “hundreds” of signs at visitor attractions showing a squatting person in silhouette, with a small pile on the ground underneath — and the familiar diagonal line (indicating “don’t”). Critics of the signs reluctantly admit Iceland’s chronic shortage of public restrooms. (2) In a YouTube clip released in July, a Disney fan posted shot after shot of “rude” Chinese tourists at Shanghai Disneyland, coaxing their small children to urinate in public rather than in restrooms. (3) The Tourism Bureau of Japan’s Hokkaido island recently rewrote its etiquette guide for visitors to underscore the inappropriateness of “belching or flatulence” in public.
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[ LOVESCOPE ] BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): A personal tweak to the way you present your image will spark interest in you from someone you know through work. Move forward slowly if there is any potential risk to your position or motive behind the attentive gestures and innuendoes being made. Put practical thought before a passionate response. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel, attending a conference or networking will open up opportunities for romance. Your open and receptive demeanor will not only attract attention but interest in you both personally and professionally. Take advantage of the situation, and display what you have to offer.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will feed you a line that will lead you astray regarding love and romance. Don’t indulge in things you wouldn’t normally do in order to impress someone who has captured your attention. A trusted friend’s anger should be enough warning to back away from a deceptive character. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone unique will show an interest in you. Go with the flow and find out what’s being offered. An adventure will do you good and have a positive impact on your personal life and beliefs. An interesting change to the way or where you live will transpire.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A desire for a life change and a need for commitment and passion will result in a serious attitude when it comes to finding love. You may be surprised to discover someone from your past still holds a spot in your heart. It may be time to backtrack. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make it your choice instead of letting someone pick for you. Just because someone shows interest doesn’t mean you have to comply. Take a bold step forward when it comes to love, and try pursuing the person who makes your heart flutter. Don’t procrastinate. Life is short.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take the mystery out of the love equation, and put reliability, honesty and integrity in. Stop picking partners who do not put you first or at least offer equality in a relationship. If someone tries to control you, back away. You are worth a whole lot more then that. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let the temptation to indulge in reconnecting with someone from your past overtake you emotionally. You stand a much better chance of moving forward and looking for someone who is unique and willing to cut new ground and experiment mentally, emotionally and physically.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 21): The way someone appears Personal changes are good will not be a true representaand will give you a new lease tion of them. You will be falsely on life. Pumping up your conled to believe there is interest fidence and feeling good about when there is not. Motives will the way you look will encourbe questionable, and emotional age you to pursue someone manipulation will be present. you may not approach under Think twice before you commit different circumstances. Take to a facade. Spare your heart the initiative and give it your best shot. and your pocketbook from PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If being drained. someone puts pressure on you, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): back away. You need a partner Too much choice is a good willing to share the brunt of thing. It gives you time to get to the problems as well as the know the acquaintances you’ve joys as a team member, not made a little better. Be upfront someone looking for a meal and take the time to get to ticket or free ride. Don’t let a know all those who interest you charmer steal your heart and better before you narrow it down take your money. to your forever choice. rochestercitynewspaper.com CITY 31
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