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He also wrote the songs “Beat ‘Em Up” and “Make Rock Not War” on Blue Öyster Cult’s Club Ninja

by CHUCK SCHIELE record, “Rise to It” and “Read My Body” on Kiss’ album Hot in the Shade, “Could’ve Been You” on Cher’s album Love Hurts and the single “Rock You” for Helix’s Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge album. In addition, Halligan wrote or cowrote most of the songs on Night of the Crime by 80’s heavy metal band Bob Halligan, Jr. worked extensively with the Icon. He also co-wrote hard rock/heavy metal band Kix, beginning the song “Bang Down The in the mid-1980s.

Door” on Bonfire’s 1989’s Syracuse-based musician, Bob Halligan, Jr., has had over 140 songs recorded Point Blank record. by well-known rock artists, including KISS, Cher, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest, Blue Bob is also know for his fantastic musicianship aside from his writing skills. He’s Öyster Cult, Joan Jett, KIX, The Guess Who, Humble Pie, Jennifer Rush, Rik Emmett sung on records with Billy Joel, Michael Bolton, Joan Jett, Darlene Love, Michael of Triumph, Helix, Icon, Kathy Mattea, Bob Carlisle, Rebecca St. James, Jump 5, Maire McDonald, Joe Lynn Turner and Felix Cavaliere from the Rascals. Further, he sang Brennan and countless others. He has published over 975 songs and his songs have lead on US national commercials for M&M’s, Carefree Sugarless gum, Folgers Coffee, sold more than 30 million units.

Halligan worked extensively with the hard rock/heavy metal band Kix, beginning Miller Genuine Draft. Halligan even wrote and sang 2 European Coca Cola commercials. in the mid-1980s, when he co-wrote most of the songs on the band’s third album, Bob co-wrote the theme song and an additional song for a TV pilot by Jim HenMidnite Dynamite. Incidentally, one of the most successful songs he has ever written is Kix’s near-top ten hit, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” (co-written with one-time Crack son called “Infini-TV” which was never picked up for production after the pilot was made. Worked in the studio with his “Muppeteers” coaching them on the vocals. the Sky frontman John Palumbo and Kix bassist Donnie Purnell), which was feaHe plays Paul McCartney in Beatlemania. tured on the band’s follow-up album, Blow My Fuse. The tune remains Kix’s highest

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Bob Halligan Jr. has and still garners much success in the Catholic & Christian music markets as well. Having received many accolades for his efforts there, most noteably Ceili Rain.

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Bob Halligan Jr. has and still garners much success in eh Catholic & Christian music markets as well. Having received many accolades for his efforts there, most noteably Ceili Rain—which Billboard Magazine hailed as a band “that the whole world should see”— he stays busy on the road as well. In fact, at the time of this writing Bob is heading back home to Syracuse after visiting Iowa where Ceili Rain performed Halligan’s music written for Alfred Hitchcock’s silent film, “The Lodger” at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival earlier in April.

Mr. Halligan was recently the only American invited to sing at a Papal gathering of 100,000 people in Italy, and met Pope Francis. The accolades go on and on: Con-

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Here at home he is an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University, where he teaches songwriting, film scoring, music business and a Beatles class.

I saw Bob over the past month while preparing and performing in the BeatleCuse show. I had the privilege of singing a tune on which he was playing keyboards.

Chuck Schiele: You’ve been at it for some time. How and when did you get started in music?

Bob Halligan, Jr: Wrote my first song in 1968, but played in my first band in 1965.

CS: What are your primary instruments?

BH: Piano is home, but I also play guitar, bass and a bit of harmonica. I’m a singer first & foremost.

CS: So, what have you been up to for the better part of your musical life?

BH: I played in CNY with Steak Nite 1972 through 1979. Then Pictures from 1979 thru 1982. I got my first publishing deal with United Artists Music in 1979 thru 1982. First hit was “The Best of Me” by Clout in 1980. After that, I had a publishing deal with Screen Gems/EMI 1983-1986. I owned and operated Oppernockity Tunes from 1986 through 1994 and then sold it to BMG Songs in 1995. Ceili Rain started in 1995. We’re still going.

CS: Wow. Quite the yellow-brick-road you’ve been on. What are you doing now?

Is Ceili Rain your primary focus?

BH: Ceili Rain is my life’s work, but I am also Paul in Beatlemania Stage Show and have a one-man show called PaulTheBeatle. Also have been teaching music courses at SU for 10 years.

CS: You do Beatles superbly Sir Halligan, Jr. Superbly. What are the better moments of your career you remember most?

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As usual, Google has an answer. (Which should perhaps be its tag line: Once you’ve found the item you were hoping to create, you can then Google Has An Answer.) select colors for fill or line, freehand additional features, add captions, or Auto Draw is yet another experiment in Google Labs, this time with a keep adding items to your masterpiece until you’re satisfied. little app called AUTO DRAW. Now, granted, the drawings are relatively cartoonlike – but if you’re not It uses the predictive power of shapes to correct your sloppy sketch and an artist at all, this can be a quick and easy solution; if you are an artist, turn it into something more like what you had in mind when you started to you’ll no doubt be able to experiment and find ways to manage the tool artistically, or use output from it as a foundation for your project.

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at a Papal event in Torino, Italy and met Pope Francis.

CS: [Makes saluting gesture] Please share a funny war-story experience from your career. The time aliens descended into the club and started throwing Vienna franks at the bouncer …

BH: Well … writing with Ted Nugent and taking a ride in his Range Rover and getting stuck in the snow, and praying he wouldn’t eat me.

CS: Holy cow … that is a gas of a memory. In that context, it must be a little extra interesting for you, every time he pops up in the media with all things he’s up to. What are your thoughts on Syracuse-based musician, Bob songwriting in general and songwriting Halligan, Jr., has had over 140 today? Shifts in the this industry … songs recorded by well-known BH: Songwriting is a chance to tell the rock artists. world something you think it ought to know. That remains today, and while the form is constantly changing, the impulse to create and express oneself is always the same.

CS: To whom do you listen for inspiration? Who’s doing it right?

BH: I really dig Mumford & Sons.

CS: What are your thoughts on the CNY scene?

BH: Lotsa great folks! I really only know my old pals from the 1975-1981 era … or the new people I’ve met through BeatleCUSE … or the University. Jocko at More Sound is a key player in the recording scene. A lotta great musicians and singers!

CS: Your best advice to the budding musicians and songwriters would be: BH: Be part of the DIY movement. Get good at all facets of the business, and focus on songwriting as the key to success.

CS: How do we keep track of you and your music?

BH: www.ceilirain.com CS:Thank you, Bob. BH: Thank you, Chuck

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Summer Movie Preview After a winter that seemed as if it would never end, we have finally reached the point where we can pack away the mittens, and bust out the shorts. These changes mean something different to every person, but for me, it means that the summer movie season is just around the corner. Here are a look at some of the big names coming out over the course of the next few months.

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It’s been 14 years since the release of the fourth installment in the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN franchise (ON STRANGER TIDES) was released, and there are questions abound as to the relevancy and necessity of another chapter in the billion dollar franchise. Conventional wisdom dictates that this installment will be bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than those that have come before it. Considering that special effects and set-pieces were one of the reasons that PIRATES thrived as well as it did, there is little doubt that DEAD MEN will be chock full of bombastic visuals.

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Within the lexicon of Pixar feature length films, there are many who would place CARS 2 at the bottom of the heap. Some were rankled by the fact that its James Bond-like plotline was a bit too intense for younger viewers, while others disliked the fact that Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) became the main protagonist, while Lighting McQueen (Owen Wilson) was relegated to a supporting role. In my opinion, these diversions from the original were far less troublesome, and while it certainly did not measure up to the original CARS, it was still entertaining enough to rise above the typical family fare.

It remains to be seen where the CARS franchise goes from here. Will director Brian Fee and the rest of his crew get back to the basics that made the original such an endearing hit, or will they continue to push boundaries and provide viewers with a new narrative on familiar characters? If the recent release of the official trailer for the film is any indication, it looks like Lightning McQueen will once again become the focal point of the franchise. The trailer, and indeed the first poster released for CARS 3, had a dark tone to it, and it appears that the narrative will be a bit more complex than the spy-centric adventure that the second installment was. Bringing together familiar favorites like McQueen, Mater, Luigi (Tony Shalhoub,) and Sally (Bonnie Hunt,) while introducing new characters Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer) and Sterling (Nathan Fillion,) there is little doubt that the filmmakers heard the harsh criticisms aimed at CARS 2, and will go to great lengths to prove that the franchise continues to remain a relevant entity for Pixar.

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by Andy Serkis as the incredibly intelligent Caesar, the films made you somehow forget that the apes themselves weren’t real. Within the confines of their cinematic universe, they were completely believable, and more importantly, sympathetic. Though the original PLANET OF THE APES exuded an endearingly cheesy charm, this new incarnation is far more visceral.

Both RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES built drama steadily throughout their respective stories, ratcheting up the tension with each and every scene. They were as stunning to look at as they were frightening to behold, and as the series inches ever closer to the eradication of the human race, I would imagine (and desperately hope) that the quality of the productions matches their lofty ambitions. The finale of DAWN was shockingly brutal, and with Matt Reeves returning to direct this follow-up, you can expect WAR to explore the psychology the drives Caesar and his crew, and the lengths that they will go in order to preserve their place in the world.

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After languishing for years in limbo, an adaptation of Stephen King’s THE DARK TOWER is finally being released on the big screen. For the sake of objectivity, I should mention that I am a pretty big, well, okay, a HUGE fan of King’s magnum opus. Stretched out over the course of 8 complex stories, the series focused on the quest of Gunslinger Roland Deschain (played Idris Elba in the film) as he yearns to defeat the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey) and reach the elusive and mysterious Dark Tower.

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There had been a long-running belief that THE DARK TOWER was going to be produced as a television series as opposed to a set of films, and being familiar with King’s source material, I always thought this would have been the correct course of action. With so many characters and plotlines that are essential to the progression of the MIDDLE-EASTERN & GREEK tale, it will essentially be up to Arcel and crew as to whether or not there will be any future films.

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anticipation of this beer-lime-salt cocktail. In Mexico, there are different kinds of micheladas – original style (which is now simply called a chelada), or with Maggi seasoning sauce, tomato juice, and/or hot pepper sauce.

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The Benefit of Exercise I have written in the last year about interesting or exciting innovations like the Cognivue test which is the first and only FDA approved machine to test for dementia. I have written about the Pharmanex scanner to assess your nutritional / antioxidant status. I have written about the chronic care program sponsored by Medicare. These are all up-to-date, next generation/new wave issues but today I want to write about one of the bedrock issues of medicine which is the benefit of exercise. Everyone knows that exercise and eating right are good for you, in fact, it’s so well known that you spend very little time with your doctor discussing it. That’s a shame because the benefits are dramatic and sustainable and I think that the proof of this should be brought up on a regular basis.

We doctors have recommended a lot of things that in the end didn’t turn out to be true or meaningful. We told her to avoid eggs and that isn’t right. We told you to cut down the meat and the fats in your diet and that’s wrong as well.

Years ago and still recently we said increase the carbohydrates in your diet and we know how wrong that is. We used to use leeches, we still do but in medically appropriate setting now. So If I’m going to recommend something I’d better back it up with up to date science.

Let’s start with exercise and dementia in the February 2017 Mayo Clinics pro-

The benefits of exercise are dramatic and sustainable and I think that the proof of this should be brought up on a regular basis.

ceedings they did a test of 6000 veterans to assess for exercise capacity and the association with dementia and cognitive impairment. The researchers found that “exercise capacity is strongly associated with cognitive function.“ The more you exercise the better your brain testing was. Since dementia is considered in some circles to be the #3 cause of death In America, this alone should be strong impetus to get on a good exercise program and to stay on it.

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more than half of whom are AfricanAmerican. This study followed these men for 11 years. The research found that there was a very direct correlation between exercise capacity and adverse cardiovascular events. -The more fit you were the less likely a heart attack or stroke etc. The difference in mortality between the least fit and the most fit was quite dramatic.

Finally, the American Journal of medicine in 2016 published study that evaluated the impact of cardiorespiratory fitness levels on the risk of developing atherosclerosis -(hardening of the arteries). As you know the conventional wisdom is that the higher your cholesThe more fit you were the less likely a heart attack or stroke etc. The difference in mortality terol the more hardening of the arteries between the least fit and the most fit was quite you’ll have. Hardening of the arteries dramatic. leads to strokes and heart attack.

They basically followed people like myself with very high cholesterol levels who were also vigorous exercisers to see if the vigorous exercise could counteract the effects of the high cholesterol levels. They found, in fact, that if you had regular vigorous exercise it was amazingly protective of the heart despite the high cholesterol levels.

So, three articles published within the last year all confirm the various benefits of exercise.

It protects the brain. It protects the heart. You don’t have to belong to a gym to get good exercise. Of course in this part of the country the other important thing to remember is that you have to weatherproof your exercise. So many people tell me that they don’t get out of the house much in the winter. Imagine leaving your car in the garage over the winter and trying to start it reliably come spring. There are many places like Destiny, Wal-Mart and Wegmans that have been enclosed areas you can walk in. Soon with Uber coming you won’t have any excuses left.

The great thing about exercise is it doesn’t really require prescription from the doctor. It doesn’t require special outfits. It doesn’t require special training places. It doesn’t require hours and hours of your time every day. You can do it alone or you can do it with other people. You can do it indoor or out. You can do it daytime or nighttime. There is no real reason that you can’t get started today to improve itself a little bit every day physically and for that matter mentally.

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My 16 year old self would consider this downright blasphemous, but there is no denying that streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu have emerged as the modern equivalent to the local video stores that dotted the map in every town in America for the better part of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. This is coming from someone who was the quintessential “video store guy.” I won’t get into exactly what actions led me to place myself in this coveted, and wholly forgettable category, but the point is, I loved being at the Village Video. Now, in virtually every conceivable way, you can get the same in-store experience from the comfy confines of your couch. You can browse to your heart’s content, and when you finally find something worth watching, you won’t have to worry about the VHS tracking being messed up, or a disc being scratched. The movie (or show) you want to take in won’t always be “out” whenever you want to see it. Best of all, you can stumble upon gems that you were completely unaware of, thereby opening doors that you never knew existed.

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dress, to their sudden spats of reprehensible violence, the characters are memorable and the performances provided by the cast are largely unforgettable.

There is plenty of credit to go around, but Clement and Waititi deserve an endless amount of praise. The flat that the vampires live in is almost a character in itself, and serves as the perfect encapsulation of why this production succeeded beyond all measurable expectations. With its peeling walls, dank basement, Burgers, Wings, Pizza And Full Dinner Menu! crusty tombs, and blood-soaked interiors, it lends an air of surprising authenticity that, despite its subtlety, was an absowith Eggs Benedict lute necessity.

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The Wine-Buying Habits of Millennials I can confidently say that every one of my friends likes wine, to some degree. If they don’t like it, they love it. My friends and family have a wide array of preferences. Some love sweet, some love dry. Some love red, some white or rosé. Then I have a fair amount of friends who, like me, love anything that bubbles. In fact, I cannot recall a time when my friends and I have gotten together that there wasn’t at least one bottle of bubbly present. Second to bubbly, dry rosé is a common find among our group.

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1980 and 1995. I, myself, am a millennial, so articles like this always grab my attention. Also, because the Trail’s promotions committee has had many discussions about how to capture the attention of the millennial market. That conversation always entails a debate on whether they’re the right market to be targeting, given their general lack of expendable income.

Among my friends, the desire to drink wine is evident. I cannot, however, say that they have a particular brand loyalty. We certainly have a Finger Lakes preference, but it’s not always an option if we are gathering at one of their homes in Boston, Nashville or Queens. In that case, purchasing decisions are made on a more whimsical basis, like the color of the bottle, the design of the label and inevitably, price (we’re all laden with significant student loan payments).

The article references Bob McMillan, founder of the Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division. According to studies, McMillan reports that baby boomers are still dominating the wine market. Millennials, however, are greatly affecting the lower-priced wine segments, wine between $8 and $14. McMillan credits Millennials with frugality, something I can relate to.

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So, we’re seeing many more red blends, or table wines that have neither varietal nor vintage associated with them fly off the shelves.

It is growing more and more evident that consumer demand is changing as boomers buy less wine and Millennials buy more.

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so many Edwards, Richards, and Henrys it’s difficult to keep them all straight – but suffice to say that the stories all lead up to, or center

by NANCY ROBERTS around, the famous Henry VIII. Briefly: the House Plantagenet (and yes, this will sound a bit like Game of Thrones) was headed up by Edward III in the 1300s.

Perhaps you missed the series, The White Queen, STARZ’s beautifully This King spawned the adapted story of the War of the Roses, c.1464. As described by BBC NetLancasters and the work, “War ravages England in 1464 during a blood feud between the Yorks. The Lancasters House of York and the House of Lancaster over whom is the country’s true spawned the many king. Young Edward IV, heir to the House of York, is crowned king with Henrys until the Beauhelp from master manipulator Lord Warwick, known as “The Kingmaker,” fort side of the family, who has a plan to control the throne. But that plan comes crashing down marrying a Tudor, gave when Edward falls in love with Lancastrian commoner Elizabeth Woodbirth to Henry VII, who ville. A violent struggle for the crown ensues between Woodville, advermarried a York, giving sary Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville, a pawn in her father’s power birth to Henry VIII, who game.” This series is soon to be followed by The White Princess, and both had a double claim to If you’re a fan of The White Queen, or even if are based on the books of Phillipa Gregory. the throne, through you’re not – do yourself a favor and pick up the Gregory is one of the most prolific and knowledgeable writer’s of British both the Lancaster and first book of that series (The Lady of the Rivhistorical fiction that I have read. And, in fact, I’ve been reading her novels York branches of the ers) and keep right on reading through to the for a long time! The Lady of the Rivers was an early favorite, dabbling as it family.

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Greenwood Winery & Bistro Where is the best place to wine and dine in Central New York? There is really only one answer: Greenwood Winery & Bistro! They are located at 6475 Collamer Road in East Syracuse. The Bistro is open daily; Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner beginning at 11:30 am and for Brunch on Sunday from 11:30 to 3 pm. The Tasting Room is open Thursdays from noon to 7 pm and Fridays and Saturday from noon to 8 pm.

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With their use freshly picked, seasonal fruits and vegetables, to their carefully selected, locally sourced meats, New York State cheeses, and hand crafted desserts, you are sure to experience their farm-to-table care in each and every sip and every single bite. They offer small plates, flat breads, entrees and desserts!

Kyle and I arrived at Greenwood Winery & Bistro on a sunny Saturday evening and we were immediately greeted and seated in the Bar area with a view of the grape vines and fire pit. Since we were at a winery we decided to split a flight so that we could sample several vintages. With so many great options to choose from we asked our friendly and informative server, Gretchen, for

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suggestions and went from there! We tried the Seyval Blanc (a little and crisp white with attractive aromas of apricots, peaches and nectarines, R.S. 1%), Vidal Blanc (a slightly sweet and light white with a fruity finish and sweet grapefruit and pineapple aromas R.S. 1.6%), Baco Noir (A deeply pigmented wine, fruitforward, with aromas of black fruits and caramel R.S. .3%), and Perplexity 2013 (an complex yet refreshing red with a harmony of flavors including hints of blueberry, black cherry, spices, chocolate and vanilla. R.S. 08%.) Either we made great selections or, more likely, every wine at Greenwood Winery is delightful because we enjoyed ever sip! We started our meal with Greenwood Greens, continued on pg 26

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Business of Business of Interest

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Ole’ Ole’ Are your taste buds looking for a party then you need to go to Ole’ Ole’ in Mattydale! Owner and chef, Lenny Aviles, bought the restaurant in October of 2016. The restaurant opened in 2015, and Lenny became the chef in January of 2016 and then decided to buy it in the fall.

Lenny comes from a restaurant family – his parents owned Carmelita’s in the 70s and 80s. He always helped his parents from kitchen to counter and everything in between.

For over ten years, Lenny worked in funerary business. But even with a full-time job there, he found time to cook. He’s worked as a short order cook and a server so his link to the restaurant industry never ended. As a matter of fact, he longed to return cooking – it’s his passion. That’s evident the minute you walk into Ole’ Ole’!

Upon entering Ole’ Ole’, I loved that I could see into the kitchen which was immaculately clean. As a former restaurant owner, I am particular about how a restaurant is kept and run. However, I saw the same level of pride and care in this place as I did my own. The dining room had sparkling clean tables and floors. Even the checkout counter was neat and tidy with the tempting menus neatly stacked next to the register. And if that doesn’t appeal to you, you can always feel comfortable with the home like environment. The clay colored walls are clad with bejeweled sombreros, and decoratively woven rugs. I fell in love with the turtles made from seashells and wood – craftsmanship directly from Mexico.

This is not another chain store Mexican restaurant! Lenny came from Mexico City with a slew of family recipes all of which are on the menu. “Each restaurant has their own way of cooking especially when you use the recipes particular to your family.

I don’t care what one you go to, but no two Mexican restaurants are the same. You can have the same items on your menu, but it will taste differently from place to place.” As a person with a passion for cooking, I understood what Lenny meant.

“You don’t measure do you?” I said with a grin Ole’ Ole’ is not another chain store Mexican because I already knew restaurant! Owner and chef, Lenny Aviles’ came the answer!

“Only rice,” from Mexico City with a slew of family recipes Lenny said with a smile, all of which are on the menu. “but no, I don’t measure

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anything else. It’s by color, smell and taste. You must taste what you’re cooking or you’ll end up serving something that may not be the quality you want to put out there. You want a customer to enjoy the experience every time and to do that, you have to be consistent. I may not measure, but I always taste what I’m cooking.”

Currently, the restaurant is open six days a week – Monday through Thursday is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sundays are family days for the Aviles family. As a family business, Lenny’s daughter, Maria, helps by running the front end of the operation.

“However, she can do it all if I have to go out for a bit – she knows everything!” said the proud Papa. Since Ole’ Ole’ also offers catering, there is a lot of running to do. Lenny can provide a tasty and affordable menu for any event and any number of guests. If you just want something small, Lenny will gladly bring his taco cart CATERING & GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE! with the same delicious food but with a limited menu. You GRanD OPENING PARTY can also order on Grub Hub Friday, May 5th and get anything from the 50/50 DRAWING for Kids Charity menu delivered.

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May We Be Well May is the month of May Day, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and, for those raised Roman Catholic, the month of Mary, Mother of Jesus. May is also National Mental Health Awareness Month, an observance started in 1949, to educate the public about mental health and mental illness. Mental Health Month generally follows a theme and this year’s theme is either “wellbeing” or “sex, drugs and rock and roll,” depending on which organization’s website you read. Conditions thought to be mental illness might be neither mental nor illness depending on what book you read or with whom you’re conversing. Labels and perceptions change and sometimes quickly.

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Distressed young children learning how to quiet themselves might at the same time be NOT learning how to speak for themselves.

Healthy minds grow in context gradually and incrementally.

Mental health professionals learn from observing the labeled, hospitalized mentally ill. Watching someone’s outside can miss much on the person’s inside.

In a recent NY Times Dissociative identity disorder, was made Retro Report, entitled famous as multiple personality disorder by the “The Quest for a Psychibook and movie “Sybil starring Sally Field. atric Cure,” psychiatrist Dr. Amad Eskander suggests that today’s psychiatrists and physicians understand about 1% of what the brain does.

The National Institute of Health’s Brain and Human Connectome Projects seek to map the human brain and its connections using the latest neuroscientific technology. All social science research fights the elevation of hard science causal proofs over soft science deductions. Psychological and psychiatric lab experiments have sometimes excluded environmental variables and ignored human safety and dignity to prove behavioral hypotheses. In the NY Times Retro Report, Dr. Darin Dougherty, states that while neuropsychiatric research had a “dark” period, that darkness occurred nearly a century ago. This is not quite true. As recently as the 1960’s

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call them that).

Margaret is a wise woman, but like all of Gregory’s female protagonists, she has a flaw: pride. She is of royal blood, and while she would love to see her children raised up, she also is clear that Henry is perhaps, a little mad.

Margaret is a friend and lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII – and erstwhile wife to his older, departed brother. Determined to marry her, Henry demands that Phillipa Gregory is one of the most the Pope grant annulment so prolific and knowledgeable writer’s that he can marry this woman, of British historical fiction that I on the grounds that the marriage have read. was never consummated. The Pope, even under pressure, won’t do this, though Catherine marries him, thinking all is well. They do not produce a boy heir, and Henry’s once passionate interest in his older wife wanes as he looks to the clever Anne Boleyn for comfort – and an heir.

Now you probably know the story of Henry’s many wives, and his various ways of getting rid of them – but what fascinates about this book is the point of view: a woman’s, an older woman, and a woman who plays a dangerous game near the throne under the rule of one of, if not the most dangerous kings of the old world.

Told as almost a diary, the reader must keep flipping back and forth

The White Queen, STARZ’s beautifully adapted story of the War of the Roses is based on the books of Phillipa Gregory.

to the convenient family tree diagrams, and consulting the dates at the head of each entry, to stay on top of who-what-when and where. The why is the art of the tale, and Gregory certainly has that down to a gripping T. For Tudor?

If you’re a fan of The White Queen, or even if you’re not – do yourself a favor and pick up the first book of that series (The Lady of the Rivers) and keep right on reading through to the Tudor saga, where this book resides.

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their take on a CNY favorite made with escarole, hot cherry peppers, large pieces pancetta and topped with bread crumbs and aged parmesan. This dish has the perfect balance of flavor and spice and it is sure to please and “Greens” lover! We had a hard time deciding on entrees but we really wanted to make sure we tried dishes that incorporated their wine. I decided on Parker’s Pasta, a large portion of Cheese tortellini, sautéed shrimp, baby spinach, and grape tomatoes finished in a butter, lemon and garlic, Greenwood Chardonnay sauce. This dish was not only stunning to look at with all of the colorful ingredients but it was absolutely scrumptious. Kyle had his mind made up on the Barnyard Steak (A 12 oz. choice NY Strip Steak, pan seared and served atop assorted hot and sweet peppers, drizzled with our own Baco Noir demi glaze) until he heard they The Parker’s Pasta (Left) was not only stunning to look at with all of the colorful ingredients but it had a Prime Rib Special. The Prime Rib was cooked was absolutely scrumptious. The Greenwood Greens (Right), are their take on a CNY favorite. perfectly and accompanied by a beautiful medley of fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes. Kyle, a true meat and potato aficionado, said they were possibly the best mashed potatoes Bistro is the perfect place to book your next party, shower, or any get together! he had ever had! At this point we had to-go boxes but we absolutely could not They have the perfect room for surprise parties (there a door that closes off of pass on the desserts that were on display. Kyle decided on a decadent peanut the main dining room) that is beautifully decorated and even has a huge farm butter and chocolate cake and I decided on a chocolate confection filled with table large enough for your entire party! For more information about Greenvanilla and chocolate mousse. Both desserts were almost too pretty to eat, but wood Winery check out their website at http://www.greenwoodwinery.com/ or we did anyway! look them up on Facebook to see a list of upcoming events. To book your own Come to Greenwood Winery & Bistro, where you can relax and let you cares private events and parties contact Robyn Bombard, Sales Manager/Events Coormelt away while sipping on award winning wines and indulging in delicious dinator by email at robyn@greenwoodwinery.com You can make your reservacuisine and desserts. Do you have an upcoming event? Greenwoood Winery & tions by calling them at (315) 299.4030 or via online via OpenTable.

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Beauty & Fashion

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Style For the Summer & Your Soul As spring fades and temperatures rise, bikini pictures and dieting trends fill social media feeds. Though eating clean is commendable, often these curated images can lead women down a path of comparison and self-hate.

The fashion world is often depicted in a similarly exclusive manner. Celebrities walk the catwalk in size two silk shifts with a seemingly untouchable air.

Though warm weather is joy, it can also induce dread for women who don’t fit this image. Rather than allowing them space to be themselves, culture’s constructed a narrow silhouette for how women should look.

The truth is that we are all different and beautifully so. Each person has unique curves, eyebrows, ankles, cheekbones, ear lobes, and lips. I had a beauty mark on my face that I was not particularly fond of. After I confided in one of dearest friends, she said that mole was “her favorite part about me.” These “flaws” that we fixate on are often unnoticed, sometimes they are even envied by others. So why do we constantly search for something wrong when we look in the mirror?

When I think about summer, I think about embracing natural beauty.

Though makeup can be fun, it should never be used as a curtain to hide behind. Liquid confidence is no confidence at all. Look in the mirror each morning with knowing that nothing you OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY see needs alteration.

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Are You Ready For Summer?

Ah, summer is almost here! Are you as excited as I am? I was made for sunny days! It’s been a long cold winter for many of us Central New Yorkers and I know most of you are more than ready to get out your shorts, sandals and tank tops!

We can now look forward to longer days, warmer weather and the soothing sound of the crickets chirping away as we fall asleep at night. This is the best time of year to get outside and take advantage of the weather. Whether you like to play a few games of beach volleyball, canoe, kayak, go for long walks, hike, or play golf, there’s an outdoor activity for everyone to enjoy!

Though summer is one of our favorite seasons, it comes with its fair share of challenges. When the temperature starts to climb we have no choice but to take off a few layers and for some of us, baring our flesh to the world is not something we look forward to!

Now, let’s be honest with ourselves. Many of us have more than a few pounds to shed before we hit the beach. Do you wish you had started using that gym membership sooner? Do you wait until the last minute to do something about it every year? Are you feeling like you don’t know where to begin?

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There are a lot of people who just can’t get the eating right thing down. Trust me, you’re not alone! I’m not going to lie; it’s the hardest part. Either we eat too much of the wrong thing or we don’t eat enough (which throws the body into starvation mode and slows down the metabolism). If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. It’s that simple. So if you want to reach your fitness goals successfully, you need to create a plan that you can stick with and follow every day. Try using an app such as MyFitnessPal. Studies have shown that people who keep a journal (especially a food journal) are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off than those who do not.

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Don’t Waste Any More Time

Don’t waste any more time sitting around hemming and hawing about what you should do. Get started today! Incorporate two to three days a week of strength training and three to five days a week of cardio into your routine. Don’t know what you’re doing? Look into purchasing a few sessions with a personal trainer. Personal trainers are experts in the fields of fitness and weight loss and they are your go to when you are looking for assistance with your exercise routine. Not only will a personal trainer design a customized program specific for your goals, he or she will help you get maximum results in a minimal amount of time. continued on pg 37

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Style For the Summer and Your Soul continued from pg 27

Covered Up Cool:

The perennial white button down needs only a slight shift as seasons change. A long, drape-like cut in a soft fabric is both chic and functional. A mid-thigh or knee-length ensemble lends itself to beachwear and casual events. Dress it down with a swimsuit and sandals. Dress it up with a belt, wedges, and a statement necklace.

(Not) Your Mom’s Shorts:

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Sweet and Sheer:

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Thin shawls add flair to a simple tank or dress. A semble for the beach and add a sweater when it gets cool. There are endless black sheer fabric embroidered with white flowcolors, cuts, and prints to choose from. ers is elegant. A knit blue shrug adds a homespun feel. Sheer, ankle length versions are a current trend. Whatever your vibe, there are plenty of styles to these light layers.

I was recently told that shoulders are the only part of a woman that doesn’t age. Regardless of whether or not this is true, showing some shoulSundresses are universally flattering. Wear a mid-calf cut with short ruffled der skin has been a recent trend. Whether it’s an off-the shoulder blouse with blue and white stripes or a pink top with draping sleeves and spaghetti sleeves for a wedding or garden party. Don a floral maxi, jean jacket, and straps, it’s a nice way to keep cool during the summer. sandals for a dinner out with friends. Throw on a cotton empire-waited en-

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Karaoke w/ DJ Smegie Singers, Syracuse

From the Earth: Contemporary Haudenosaunee Clay and Stone Everson Museum, Syracuse

RIP 2016: A cabaret to honor the (many) great performers we lost last year!

CNY Playhouse, Shoppingtown Mall

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Comedy Wednesday, May 3

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Syracuse – Standing Tall PREFACE One very important responsibility I have to you in this column is to never falsely offend. The substance of his article requires this explanation. A brief preface is necessary lest this article give an appearance of good governing by a dispassionate leader. Our Mayor Stephanie Minor has twisted law to make legal what otherwise is illegal. This caused a corruption that destroyed lives leaving suffering victims in dismay over the degree of unfairness and wrong. Our Mayor displaced several City and City Hall Employees with cruelty and unfair reason. Our Mayor insulted and then held vendetta against several Councilors of her own party for mere disagreement, which is the heart of our Democracy ( … and proceeded to ruin them). Our Mayor is not a good leader or a good person. She has, for selfish and revolting reason, forfeited the integrities of honorable democracy. She has abused her power and hurt many, purely without regard. She would change her Sanctuary City stance in less than a heartbeat if it were politically advantageous —without even looking back as the suffering went on. A selfish good deed does not lessen the guilt of one otherwise cruel.

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The quilt that is America is made up of many threads of different colors; yellow red, white and brown and this fabric is no stronger than the weakest thread. When we pull out a single brown, the fabric falls into a heap.

SANCTUARY Syracuse – Standing Tall The quilt that is America is made up of many threads of different colors; yellow red, white and brown and this fabric is no stronger than the weakest thread. When we pull out a single brown, the fabric falls into a heap.

In Abraham Lincoln’s anti-slavery Cooper Union Address in New York City on February 27, 1860 – he concluded: LET US HAVE FAITH THAT RIGHT MAKES MIGHT, AND IN THAT FAITH, LET US, TO THE END, DARE TO DO OUR DUTY AS WE UNDERSTAND IT. The Arc of History bends toward Justice. It is basically an idea that although there are many bumps along the way and sometimes we go in the wrong direction on questions of civil liberties like the Dred Scott Decision; overall, when we look at history there is a forward progression in the direction of justice. Abraham Lincoln’s life and all great leaders since, in this ever so rare land, reflect this path. The errors in our Founding reveal the disturbing complexity of the human injustice of the times. The roots of evil had dug so deeply in our land that a horrible civil war, nearly a century after our Founding, was necessary for the honest pursuit of human justice to become compatible with the intent of this great land. We must never lose sight of that pursuit.

The second paragraph in the Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that “All” Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Feb 14, 2014 Contradiction: ARTICLE I, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 3 --- Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including “those bound to Service” for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons.

Contradiction: ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 3 --- Fugitive Slave Clause --- No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but “shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due”.

Benjamin Franklin wrote following Negotiations in London in 1775: “A little before I left London, being at the House of Lords during a debate in which Lord Camden spoke, I was much disgusted from the ministerial side by many base reflections on American courage, religion, and understanding, in which we were treated with the utmost contempt as the lowest of mankind, and almost of a different species from the English of Britain”. Benjamin Franklin was humiliated at this meeting of the elite British Privy, (advisors to the King). With great irony, yet without comparable merit at the time, they forced upon this continued on pg 38

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Syracuse – Standing Tall continued from pg 36 Founding Father the feelings of injustice and inferiority felt by slaves. It was at this meeting that Benjamin Franklin became a Revolutionary. Slaves had no recourse but servitude or die.

On September 18, 1850 one of many horrible laws was passed. It was referred to as the Fugitive Slave Law. Also referred to as the “Bloodhound” law for the dogs that were used to track down runaway slaves. The law required that Northerners who opposed slavery participate in the hunting down of runaway slaves and the returning of them to bondage. Once returned, they were subject to torture or death or being worked to death as a slave-holders twisted example. Syracuse, like many Northern cities refused to obey this law. Syracuse was first among the northern cities in its opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law. All the men of color who worked on the canals, and in the shops as citizens of Syracuse were Syracuse citizens. And Syracuse would not abide by a law that would require these Northern men to live by Southern values, “Period.”

The law itself was designed to take those who opposed slavery and turn them into slave Hunters. Abraham Lincoln had it right when he said “there is a right and a wrong to the thing.” Northerners were repulsed by Southerners enslaving their fellow man and they would not participate. This was asking too much. Again, “Period.”

With the election of President Trump apparently a majority of the Electoral College has determined that we are now a country that does not want Brown immigrants and wants to send them back. To majorities in the great middle portion of this country that supported Trump this seems like justice, but to those of us in the Northeast and elsewhere, the actual majority of Americans, this seems to betray who we are. We can accept President Trump is our President and that he has the right to propose laws and have them passed if he can get a majority of the Congress to agree with him, but it is an entirely different thing to say that we have to become slave hunters. When the police officers we pay are required to grab every Brown citizen they stop and ask them to show their papers, we become the slave hunters and our dollars are used to put chains on our fellow

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On October 1, 1851 William “Jerry” Henry, a slave escaping captivity, was found by authorities and arrested in Syracuse. That Evening, Several hundred abolitionists stormed the Jail, freed Jerry and saw to his safe transport through the Underground Railroad system to freedom. citizens. This goes too far. Like our forefathers before us, we draw a line around our City and say this far and no further. In our city, victims of a misguided and dispassionate government, don’t have to worry about becoming victims of the “Good.” Our Police do not have to enforce and be part of crime against humanity.

Syracuse has a heroic and proud history of protecting people against the ravages of inequality. Long before the Civil War Syracuse had become a vital link in the Underground Railroad. Slaves from all over the country came through Syracuse en route to Freedom in Canada. Underground Railroad “Stations” were clandestinely hidden throughout Syracuse and nearby towns. Millard Fillmore,

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Frederick Douglas and Harriett Tubman were among the Central, New York unsung heroes that silently protected those escaping the evil in humanity that had diminished them. On October 1, 1851 William “Jerry” Henry, a slave escaping captivity, was found by authorities and arrested in Syracuse. To his good fortune an anti-slavery convention was being held in Syracuse on that same day. As “Jerry” lay despairing in his jail cell, pondering the punishment and pain that lay in his captured future, heroes of the day were at work. That same evening several hundred abolitionists stormed the Jail, freed Jerry and saw to his safe transport through the Underground Railroad system to freedom. Fast forward 166 years: Laws regarding immigration and proper vetting to insure safe American assimilation and deporting “serious criminals” make good moral, just and safe sense. It is our insistence on punishing those that are already here as a result of decades of welcoming attitudes that is so brutally wrong. Especially in the age of “Trump” where things are not thought out. Innocence will be swept up experiencing the terror of far lessor lands. Personal prejudices among localities and enforcers will be determinates rather than humane and American thought out rules. This makes Sanctuary Cities a crucial and tragic requisite as we have become perpetrators of the very kinds of “human rights violations” that we condemn around the world.

A great fault in the media is that they overlook history. Their pursuit of ratings has ruined the influences this country needs. History is Destiny. Where have they been for 70 years? Every American should know this. Mexicans were as much American heroes of World War II as anyone from the Greatest Generation in support of the War. Their purpose was as important as Rosie the Riveter to the war effort. Together they insured the food supply and the strength of the U.S. economy during the War years. We recruited them by the 10’s of thousands.

Legality did not matter. America wanted and needed them. In the years after the war illegal immigration was of little concern, as they were wanted and welcomed by the corporate world and leaders of the time. They were Heroes.

By the end of the Korean War, illegal immigration had become a fixture of the U.S. agricultural economy. Establishing roots and families was a natural consequence.

“What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness, but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice towards those who still suffer within our country.” Robert F. Kennedy, 1968 Speech on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Indianapolis, Indiana 166 years after “Jerry” was rescued and 152 years after slavery was abolished we still live in a land where others are viewed as unwelcome. We have a dark side that we must never lose sight of less it overwhelm. This deportation issue involving as many as 20 million Mexicans is very dark and very disturbing.

They all must live in fear. Apart from the absolute absurd departure from the American way, their heroic contribution during World War II is all but forgotten. This human unfairness diminishes what we fought for. This is not what we do. At least not in the America I try so hard to believe in. In any instance, where we sublimate another human being we are failing every hope there is for this land to be a beacon for mankind. The Equality embraced in our Constitution gave birth to the hope that mankind could one day live together in peace. When we fail this great intent, hope is gravely dimmed and differences metastaThe Equality embraced in our Consize, and the quality of mankind is stitution gave birth to the hope diminished. I am proud to live in a that mankind could one day live City that will not be a part of such together in peace. things. Syracuse is “Walking Tall.”

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Shrimp Scampi Risotto Recipe by LINDSAY FUNSTON Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter, divided 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided 1 c. arborio rice

In batches, begin adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, making sure broth is fully absorbed before adding the next batch. Once broth is done, add 1 cup wine and simmer, stirring occasionally until fully absorbed.

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Meanwhile, cook shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add remaining garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir, 2 minutes, then add shrimp and season with salt. Cook shrimp until pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then add remaining 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a simmer, then add shrimp mixture and Parmesan to risotto and stir until combined and creamy.

1 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Serve with parsley.

kosher salt 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 c. dry white wine, divided Juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Directions: In a large deep-sided skillet or pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes, then add 1 clove garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add rice and stir until combined, then season with salt.

Serves: 4 People Prep Time: 15min Total Time: 40 Min

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