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(Entertainment) Based on the incredible
life story of the Godfather of Soul, the
film gives a fearless look inside the mu-
sic, moves and moods of Brown, taking
audiences on the journey from his im-
poverished childhood to his evolution
into one of the most influential figures
of the 20th century. Boseman is joined
in the drama by Viola Davis, Octavia
Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James,
Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott and Dan
Aykroyd.
Academy Award® winner Brian Graz-
er (A Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile) produces
for Imagine Entertainment, with Mick
Jagger and Victoria Pearman (Shine a
Light) producing under their Jagged
Films banner. Imagine’s Erica Huggins
(Flightplan) also serves as a producer on
Get on Up, while Taylor produces under
his Wyolah Films label. Peter After-
man, Trish Hofmann, Jez Butterworth,
John Butterworth, John Norris and An-
na Culp serve as executive producers.
You know him by many names: “Mr.
Dynamite,” “The Godfather of Soul,”
“The Hardest Working Man in Show
Business.” But now get to know the
man behind the legend. Born dirt-poor
in South Carolina in the middle of the
Great Depression in 1933, James Brown
survived a young life of abandonment,
abuse, reform school, jail. Nobody ever
taught him the rules. So he was destined
from the start to break them.
As an amateur boxer or a street-corner
busker, he channeled hard knocks into a
beat that echoed his own pulsing life
force. One of the most influential per-
formers to ever hit the stage of popular
music, the most sampled artist in history
continues to inspire and inform our
most popular and relevant artists today.
Based on Brown’s incredible life story,
the film gives a fearless look inside the
music, moves and moods of the icon,
taking audiences on the journey from
his impoverished childhood to his evo-
lution into one of the most influential
figures of the 20thcentury. Academy
Award®-winning producer Brian Graz-
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Agriculture is New York State’s largest industry and it has been the foundation of the New York State Fair since its creation.
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ST. JOSEPH’S
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Rep. Dan Maffei hosts Women’s Economic Forum
SYRACUSE, NY – U.S. Representative Dan Maffei
(D-Syracuse) is hosting a Women’s Economic Forum
in Onondaga County to
discuss ways to expand
opportunities for women
to create jobs and grow
the economy in Central
New York and the
unique challenges fac-
ing women in the work-
force. Rep. Maffei is
committed to strength-
ening the middle class
in Central New York
and understands that
when women succeed,
our community succeeds. The event was held
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Tech Garden, 235
Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. This event is
the first in a series of women’s economic forums that
Rep. Maffei will host across Central New York.
The Joint School Construction Board
to Hold Public Meetings Presenting
Draft Master Plan
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Joint Schools Construction
Board (JSCB) will hold a series of public meetings
throughout August to present the draft master plan of
Phase II projects to the community. These meetings
will consist of a brief presentation by The Facilities
Management Group, a JSCB consultant, and a public
comment period. The meetings will begin at 6:30 PM
on the following days:
Tuesday, August 5
Fowler High School Auditorium
227 Magnolia Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
Thursday, August 7
Henninger High School Auditorium
600 Robinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
Tuesday, August 19
Corcoran High School Auditorium
919 Glenwood Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13207
Thursday, August 21
Nottingham High School Auditorium
3100 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13224
Katko Statement on 49th
Anniversary of Medicare
Syracuse, New York – Republican, Conservative,
and Independence Party candidate for Congress John
Katko (NY-24) today released the following state-
ment on the 49th anniversary of Medicare:
“As Central New York’s Member of Congress, I will
fight to protect seniors and preserve their hard-earned
benefits. My own
parents rely on
these benefits they
have earned
through years of
work and sacrifice.
Today is the 49th anniversary of Medicare. Its crea-
tion has led to the healthiest generations of American
seniors in history. I am committed to continuing that
success and will work to restore recent cuts made to
the program as a result of Obamacare’s passage into
law in 2010.
When Obamacare was first passed, it cut $716 bil-
lion from Medicare to fund the new law, including
billions of dollars in cuts to Medicare Advantage
benefits. In April 2014, President Obama finalized
further cuts to Medicare Advantage.
A recent think tank study reports that these cuts will
result in an annual average Medicare Advantage ben-
efit cut of 15.82%, or $1,756.63, per senior who calls
NY-24 home – figures higher than the national aver-
age. In fact, the highest cuts anywhere in the nation
are to New York seniors.
Unfortunately, my opponent not only voted in 2010
for the Obamacare law that cut Medicare to pay for
it, but voted again last May to reject the restoration of
those cuts to seniors through the law’s repeal.
In Congress, I will work to keep Medicare solvent
and accessible to every senior whose years of toil
have earned its crucial services.”
Rep. Maffei Statement on 49th
Anniversary of Medicare
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Dan
Maffei today released the following statement on the
49th Anniversary of Medicare:
“For nearly
five decades,
Medicare has
ensured that
our seniors
have security and access to high-quality health care
after a lifetime of hard work. Congress has the re-
sponsibility to protect this critical program for sen-
iors now and in the future, but unfortunately partisan
extremists have continued to put forth the Ryan
Budget plan that would end the Medicare guarantee
and force seniors to pay thousands more every year
for their health care. I have consistently voted against
the Ryan Budget and will always oppose efforts that
would privatize or undermine Medicare. As we cele-
brate this anniversary today, I remain committed to
working with reasonable members of both political
parties to protect and strengthen Medicare for genera-
tions to come.”
“THE SHORT GAME” - Free Film
Friday, August 8 at Sunnycrest Park 8:30 PM
Use Robinson Street entrance to the park
The short game follows the lives of the best 7-year
old golfers in the world as they
train for and compete in the
World Championships of Junior
Golf. Bring a picnic basket,
blanket, and your friends and
family and enjoy a movie in the
park.
5th ANNIVERSARY OF CYCLE IN THE CITY
Sun, August 17, 9am – 9am Starting at City Hall
parking lot, 233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY
FREE guided bicycle rides through Syracuse on Sun-
days August 17, September 7, and October 5. Rides
start at 9:00 a.m. Basic ride is 10 miles with a 20
mile optional ride.
Routes will be posted the week before each ride at
ongov.net/health Helmets required! Riders must be
age 12 or older. Questions? Call 435-3280.
SHAKESPEARE-IN-THE-PARK
Thornden Park Amphitheater
August 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 5:30 PM
August 10 & 17 at 2:00 PM
Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents "Twelfth
Night" at free performances in the Amphitheater at
Thornden Park. Bring a picnic; food and craft ven-
dors also available. For more information, please
visit syrsf.org.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Tuesday’s in Clinton Square 7 AM—3 PM
The Downtown Farmers' Market is presented by the
Downtown Committee of Syracuse. It features over
50 farmers and produce dealers selling fresh, season-
al vegetables, fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese, baked goods,
flowers, plants, handcrafted items and more. Call
(315) 422-8284 or mail@downtownsyracuse.com for
more information
Covering the
Affordable Care
Act was going
to be as exciting
as watching
paint dry. From
the beginning
planned Town
Hall Meetings
were disrupted by activists bent on preventing civil
discussions on President Obama’s legislative accom-
plishment. Nicknamed, “ObamaCare” the term be-
came synonymous with the Affordable Care Act. In
polling, participants choose the Affordable Care Act
over ObamaCare which are the same thing. Fox News
armed with right-wing provocateurs distorted the law
designed to help millions of Americans obtain afforda-
ble health care. As a result Congress voted 50 times to
repeal the Affordable Care Act.
The law was created to reduce the number of unin-
sured Americans. Locally, approximately 8.5% of On-
ondaga County residents are uninsured, 54% of those
are employed. During this debate I didn’t really feel as
though it applied to me. Things were going well; I can
afford the premiums besides I had the fear of ending
up like my elderly neighbor who died the county sold
her home recouping their Medicaid costs. Having in-
surance protects your assets, while encouraging well-
ness, prevention and chronic disease management. The
Affordable Care Act was to be the instrument by
which we as a nation could improve our healthcare
delivery system.
I wanted paid private sector insurance because I was
shocked that most of the $67,000 bill from my last
hospitalization was covered, anything health care cov-
erage moving forward was not to be. I made my health
care choices going to the so-called better suburban
practices. Found out the hard way when I was hospi-
talized my Board Certified Diplomat Doctor didn’t do
Crouse. Therefor the attending doctor was from the
Syracuse Community Health Center. A Syracuse Com-
munity Health Center doctor saved my life. If I’d
known do you think I would have paid thousands of
dollars for so-call high quality care from a former
Doctor of the year? At the post-hospitalization check-
up he was reading my medical file for the first time as
he walked through the door.
It doesn’t matter what zip code your medical attention
emanates from or how many “Doctor of the Year”
clippings adorn the waiting room. For each of the 5
years I was with this practice I would receive blood
work at regular intervals it seemed like every time the
calendar said Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will pick
up the expense it was time for a procedure. For years, I
complained about my deteriorating ability to complete
a physical workout, his response was, “work through
the pain”.
The attitude extended to my annual checkup during the
days of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield my doctor
would insist I receive an annual stress test that includ-
ed a run on his convenient office administered stress
test on their treadmill. “Uh, doctor do you know that
running on an incline causes me extreme pain.” Again,
the response, “do as much as you can”. At the gym on
the treadmill I was somehow restricted to 2 miles then
again that feeling of intense leg cramps. I told the
doctor it had become increasingly harder to do basic
things like walking the dog. His response was “move,
you have to keep running the pain should go away”. I
tried his suggestion and found some temporary relief
by using the elliptical.
For at least 7 years I’ve cut down on basic movement
running recreationally and eventually affected seem-
ingly routine actions like walking the dog. There was
no immediate injury; no cringe worthy event that
would lead me to believe there was a medical problem.
It wasn’t until I was walking across Chevy Court at the
NYS Fair and suddenly my legs didn’t want to move
the pain was coming from my calve muscles and after
waiting several minutes I could continue my walk. The
pain went away as if nothing happened.
While I was still insured I changed Doctors. I went to a
facility that had a good reputation for having excellent
physicians. There was no 45 minute to an hour waiting
period, if you weren’t on time you may not be seen.
This operation was run tight.
As of 4 years ago I become one of the self-employed
uninsured. After paying the COBRA subsidized Excel-
lus BlueCross BlueShield premiums, and then paying
full shot for insurance through a group plan for small
business I had to give up health insurance.
That is when I was forced to look at the details of the
Affordable Care Act, ObamaCare or whatever the pun-
dits called it that week.
After having
Excellus Blue-
Cross
BlueShield
while being
employed, I
continued to pay for health insurance maintaining cov-
erage with COBRA subsidy during unemployment.
Then I became self-employed which meant I had to
carry the entire cost for health insurance coverage.
What does it cover? Can I keep my doctor or did it
matter, since my former health care provider didn’t
even show up at the hospital.
I found that all health insurance plans in the market-
place must cover essential benefits, including hospital-
ization, medical care, mental health services, prescrip-
tion drugs and rehabilitation services. The New York
State health plan marketplace allows individuals, fami-
lies, sole proprietors and Small businesses to access
tax credits and other tax benefits to help make health
insurance affordable. The health care law gives people
with low incomes options for getting health coverage.
New York State chose to expand Medicaid to more
people. It also makes financial help available to people
with limited incomes who buy health insurance
through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
I applied online in January 2014 I didn’t know what it
would take but I was desperate, I was looking for
health insurance. Of course there were the glitches in
the system but there was enough information online in
the New York State Marketplace informative leading
step by step. I spent hours on the phone until I was
able to secure confirmation that I was eligible for cov-
erage through this portal.
I also found once approved that my doctor would ac-
cept this particular insurance company since I was
already registered in their practice.
But I had a more pressing problem; I could no longer
walk extended periods without stopping for a moment
and feeling the pain which began morphing into differ-
ent parts of my lower extremities. I was in trouble. So
I used my newly delivered health insurance card and
made an appointment with my primary care physician.
I was seen and then sent to an orthopedic specialist,
within 5 minutes in his office he looked at my feet and
said, “You’ll keep your toes, but your blood isn’t cir-
culating in your legs properly.” Within minutes he was
contacting a vascular specialist, “Ken, your blood isn’t
making it to parts of your legs so when you need the
blood it’s not getting there, that’s why you’re having
the pain.” I was sent to a vascular specialist. Uh, what
now?
Once at the vascular specialist office he ran a series of
tests and within days he had a definitive answer to a
situation that was progressively getting worse. “You
have severe blockage in your Femoral Arteries, affect-
ing both legs that’s why you are having these prob-
lems.”
So the adventure begins, we tried Angioplasty no
chance, too blocked for that procedure. My next option
was surgery.
It was determined that a Femoral Bypass was needed
to correct my circulation issues. The best way to ex-
plain it is like our recent debate regarding the future of
interstate 81. My Femoral Artery is route 81 and it’s
congested now they’re going to build a 481 to bypass
the obstruction.
On July 26th I went in for the Femoral Bypass proce-
dure grateful that doctors were able to find the cause of
this chronic condition rather quickly. Could my origi-
nal doctor to whom I complained about this condition
7 years ago have prevented this operation, painful re-
cuperation and a lifetime of monitoring?
That’s why I called this my ObamaCare Story because
I saw from a patient’s point of view a change in the
system. I was asked more questions at visits. I was no
longer sent to the same arthritis specialist year after
year as before. The minute a doctor suspected some-
thing serious he was clear, minced no words and sent
me on to the proper physicians. Being borderline dia-
betic (a disease that runs in the family) they wanted me
to know how to avoid complications if I don’t take
care of myself.
The new healthcare law is based on preventing us from
flooding the emergency rooms, since that’s the first
place you would go in case of emergencies. The Af-
fordable Care Act is preventing manageable conditions
from becoming expensive hospital stays, preventing
children from developing chronic conditions that can
be managed by medical professionals; keeping more
people in wellness than in health care facilities.
I have to ask those who are against this law, the Af-
fordable Care Act or as I fondly call it, ObamaCare.
Do you want to go back to business as usual? Right-
wing provocateurs, conservatives and tea party rheto-
ric guzzlers speak of “vouchers” which is simply a
coupon that doesn’t cover the full expense. That’s no
solution.
Until the Affordable Care Act AKA ObamaCare there
was no safeguards preventing the medical profession
from “gamming the system”. If my doctor 7 years ago
looked into my complaints instead of his wallet I
wouldn’t have had to undergo what will eventually
amount to two surgeries. Being at high-risk for heart
attack or stroke I never knew, without ObamaCare and
its emphasis on prevention I might not be alive writing
this column.
My ObamaCare Story
er, who has brought to the screen memorable and lasting stories of accomplish-
ment over adversity, such as John Nash in A Beautiful Mind and Eminem’s
semiautobiographical 8 Mile, has worked for more than a decade trying to bring
this unique tale to audiences. With just the right team, this longtime dream has
become a reality.
When not serving as The Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger has spent
much of the past two decades producing films, television and documentaries.
Jagger, who was approached by the James Brown Estate to deliver the artist’s
story to the screen, came aboard to produce the drama. Together, he and Grazer
lead the team that has painstakingly taken the tale of Brown’s fascinating life
and is triumphantly delivering it to audiences across the globe.
Now, with director/producer Taylor at the helm, the dynamic story of Brown’s
life, laced with electrifying performance set pieces, unfolds. In his starring role,
Boseman embodies Brown’s charisma, drive and musical genius. With countless
hours of hard work, he’s also mastered the man’s incredible moves. Get on Up’s
music sequences include highlights from the dazzling Apollo Theater concert of
1962, the game-changing throw-down on the T.A.M.I. Show filmed in 1964, the
historic Boston Garden gig of 1968 and the full- on funk of the Olympia theatre
concert in Paris in 1971.
There’s much to ponder between the beats. Instead of the expected cradle-to-
grave narrative, the biopic unfolds in a nonlinear style that allows James Brown
to speak directly to us and tell his story of finding astonishing mastery over ad-
versity.
Actors in key supporting roles include Taylor’s fellow collaborators from The
Help , Oscar® nominee Viola Davis (Doubt) as Susie Brown, James’ mother,
and Oscar® winner Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station) as his Aunt Honey. The
drama also stars Nelsen Ellis (television’s True Blood ) as Bobby Byrd, James’
fellow musician and lifelong friend; Dan Aykroyd (Driving Miss Daisy ) as Ben
Bart, his longtime manager and agent; Craig Robinson (This Is the End) as Ma-
ceo Parker, James’ lead saxophonist in The Famous Flames; Lennie James
(Snatch) as Joe Brown, James’ father; Tika Sumpter (Ride Along) as backup
singer Yvonne Fair; and Jill Scott (Baggage Claim) as Dee Dee, Brown’s second
wife. In his feature film debut, multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Aloe
Blacc portrays original Flame Nafloyd Scott.
There Was a Time: Roots of Get on Up
As befits “The Godfather of Soul,” James Brown’s first musical home was one
full of gospel. But before long, the gospel group he joined as a teen was trans-
formed by jazz and blues in the juke joints of the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” and The
Famous Flames were born. The group’s first hit single, “Please, Please, Please,”
was released in 1956 but credited to “James Brown with His Famous Flames.” It
turns out that no one had consulted the Flames about their revised billing status,
and they all quit.
James Brown kept moving forward, mesmerizing live audiences with his signa-
ture music, moves and sexual energy. An expressive, emotional soul crooner of
the highest order, he could work a ballad—such as “Try Me” and “Lost Some-
one”—or shift into foot-stompers like “Out of Sight” and “Night Train.” His
voice swooped and soared, screeched and growled, and he’d pivot from tender to
dangerous in a heartbeat. He continued to work with a quartet of revolving Fa-
mous Flames as his backup singers (Bobby Byrd returned in 1959), while culti-
vating a large backing band with lots of horns, christened the James Brown Or-
chestra.
He was a peacemaker at the Boston Garden after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s
assassination in April 1968 and gave soul power a rallying cry with the single
“Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud” later that year. In February 1969,
Look magazine put his picture on its cover with the headline: “Is He the Most
Important Black Man in America?”
He was a dealmaker, too, and knew how to take care of business. It didn’t mat-
ter if something hadn’t been done before...or hadn’t been done before by a black
man. As he refined his sound, churning and turning it inside out, funk came into
being, and another new era of music swept the world. By 1970, The Famous
Flames were gone for good, but Byrd stayed, bassist William “Bootsy” Collins
and his brother, guitarist Phelps “Catfish” Collins, came on board, and Brown
had a new band, The J.B.’s.
When funk eventually yielded its throne to hip-hop, Brown stayed relevant in
a new way. His signature beats were foundational to hip-hop artists, who have
sampled them frequently for years. The drum riff near the end of his single
“Funky Drummer” is one of the most sampled beatsof all time. Like many of his
generation, producer Brian Grazer grew up listening to James Brown. “I loved
his sound
and the beat and everything
about him as a kid,” Grazer
explains, “but never in my life
did I think I’d end up produc-
ing the James Brown movie.”
It was the hip-hop community
that inspired him. “In the late
’90s, while researching the
movie that became 8 Mile , I
came across many pivotal
figures in the hip-hop world,”
recounts Grazer. “Chuck D,
Dr. Dre, Slick Rick, LL Cool
J, all of Wu-Tang Clan—
ODB, Ghostface Killah—they
all said they were influenced
by James Brown. What they
said stayed with me, and I decided I had to find a way to do a movie about this
figure who inspired so many.”
Courting Brown for the film rights was a lengthy process. When an agreement
was finally reached, Grazer commissioned several writers to work on a script.
With a final draft in hand from English playwrights Jez Butterworth and John-
Henry Butterworth, with a story by the Butterworth brothers and Steven Baigel-
man, he was ready to hire a director.
On December 23, 2006, James Brown fell ill unexpectedly and died two days
later, at the age of 73. His death was marked with a funeral procession that trav-
eled through Harlem and ended at the Apollo Theater, where he’d made history
recording his self-financed “Live at the Apollo” album in 1962.
The film rights that Grazer had worked so long to acquire reverted to the James
Brown Estate, and the biopic was at a standstill. In time, the estate needed some-
one to oversee those rights, and chose Peter Afterman to serve as its arbiter. Af-
terman, who has also handled music licensing and visualmedia for The Rolling
Stones since 2009, believed that Stones frontman Mick Jagger was just the man
to reignite the fire that was the James Brown story.
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It’s Time for Syracuse Stage’s 2014/15 Season
“Syracuse Stage is a global village square where
renowned artists and audiences of all ages gather to
celebrate our cultural richness, witness the many truths of
our common humanity, and explore the transformative
power of live theatre.”
Syracuse Stage again will bring us August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson and much
more in the upcoming 2014/15 Season. Opening with Vanya & Sonia & Masha &
Spike This raucous comedy smashes together Chekhov’s classic themes of loss
and longing with really impressive abs, Disney’s Snow White, and a prophetic
housekeeper. Sonia and Vanya have frittered their lives away in the family farm-
house. Enter their sister, self-
absorbed movie star Masha, with
her 20-something boy toy Spike,
and the stage is set for a weekend
of hilarity. Followed by Hairspray;
November 28, 2014 - January 4,
2015; In the Next Room, or the
vibrator play, January 28 - Febru-
ary 15, 2015; Sizwe Banzi is Dead,
February 25 - March 15, 2015. The
season ends with Other Desert
Cities, April 8 - April 26, 2015.
The following are show where
Urban CNY is proud to be a media
sponsor for the following produc-
tions:
August Wilson’s
The Piano Lesson
Directed by Timothy Bond
Co-produced with
Seattle Repertory Theatre
October 22—November 9 PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING DRAMA. The past threatens to pull apart broth-
er and sister. Bernice treasures a one-of-a-kind piano, an heirloom with carved
figures of their enslaved ancestors. Boy Willie suddenly arrives from the South
determined to sell the piano and buy the land his family worked on. When the
ghost of the piano’s original owner appears, family conflicts escalate to a dra-
matic confrontation. With lyrical language rolling from the rowdy to the tender,
this is one of Wilson’s finest.
"It seems to sing even when it is talking."—The New York Times
"Haunting as well as haunted."—New York Newsday
Sizwe Banzi is Dead By Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona Directed by John Kani Co-produced with South Africa’s Market Theatre & McCarter Theatre Center February 25—March 15
TONY AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CLASSIC. In this intensely fun-
ny and poignant drama exploring the universal struggle for human dignity, a black
man in apartheid-era South Africa tries to overcome oppressive work regulations
to support his family. Co-creator John Kani performed in the original production
and won the 1975 Tony Award for Best Actor. Now, 40 years later, Kani directs
his son, Atandwa Kani, in this new international production.
“A joyous hymn to human nature.”—The New York Times
“Hypnotic… Powerful.”—The New York Post
Other Desert Cities By Jon Robin Baitz Directed by Timothy Bond Co-produced with Portland Center Stage April 8—26
ARE THERE SECRETS THAT SHOULD ALWAYS BE KEPT? Jon Robin
Baitz writes fearlessly about the complex dynamics of wounded families. In
this smart, sharply funny, and sensitive contemporary play, he folds art, poli-
tics, and family secrets into a tumultuous drama that pits a liberal middle-
aged writer against her conservative parents. Who owns a family’s history?
There are no easy answers in this 2012 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play where
certainty shifts like sand dunes in the wind.
“Smart, juicy, gorgeously written.”—Newsday
“Richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups.”—The New York Times
The 2014 Edition of the New York State Fair “Summer’s Best In Show”
Since 1841 there has been a New York State Fair trav-
eling among 11 different cities—Albany, Auburn, Buf-
falo, Elmira, New York City, Poughkeepsie, Roches-
ter, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
It wasn’t until 1889 that a 100 acre tract of land was
donated to what would become one of the largest and
oldest fairs in the country. During World War II 1942
– 1947 the site became a military base, and fair activi-
ties were on hiatus. Today the New York State Fair-
grounds is a 375 acre complex hosting 500 events
through the year. Nothing comes close to the 2014
New York State Fair, Summer’s Best in Show.
“Agriculture is New York State’s largest industry and
it has been the foundation of the New York State Fair
since its creation. Each year the Fair receives approxi-
mately 40,000 entries for agriculture-related contests
including competitions that feature 11,000 of New
York’s best cows,
horses, goats,
pigs, llamas,
sheep, fowl and
rabbits.” -New
York State Fair
history.
There are new
attractions along
with lifelong fa-
vorites ; Aug. 23 and 24 the Fair’s traditional Gospel
Music Weekend of uplifting music and joyful voices at
the Talent Showcase stage. The New York State Fair
Youth Gospel Choir, The Gospel Legends and other
groups will help keep the music flowing all weekend
long.
Iroquois Indian
Village - Celebrate
the culture and
heritage of the
original New York-
ers at the Iroquois
Indian Village.
Every day experi-
ence the traditional music, dance, crafts and customs of
the Iroquois. This section of the Fairgrounds has been
dedicated to Six Nations programs since 1928.
Pan-African Village- Located between the Center of
Progress Building and the
Art and Home Center, Pan
African Village , experi-
ence the essence of the
African Diaspora while
you listen to music with
African roots, taste African
and Caribbean inspired food in the food court, sip
southern-style lemonade and browse booths filled with
ethnic items. This is an Economic Development project
coordinated by the NAACP and local vendors.
Potato Booth- A steaming $1.00 baked potato with
your favorite topping is still the best deal in the fair
the Potato Booth’s located in the Horticulture Building.
Veterans and 9/11 Memorial Located in front of the
Horticulture Building, the Veterans Memorial opening
at the 1999 Fair. There’s an eternal flame, flag poles
with bricks of all the wars at its base and stones for
each branch of the service with individual bricks
placed from the service branches. The 9/11 Memorial
honors all those that lost their lives in the September
11 terrorist attacks.
Midway Rides by Wade Shows, Inc. Fans of amuse-
ment rides should prepare for an exciting time at the
2014 Great New York State Fair, as plans are taking
shape for the all new Wade Shows Midway. Wade
Shows will offer free rides from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30
a.m. on opening day, August 21.
The Midway will offer ride-all-day wristbands every
day of the Fair. Previously, all-day wristbands were
only available on some weekdays. Advance sale wrist-
bands priced at $20 provide a $5 savings over regular
weekday prices and $10 over weekend prices. Fairgo-
ers who plan to spend four days or more at the Midway
can save even more by buying the $70 Mega Pass,
which is good every day of the Fair.
“We’ve been hard at work planning the greatest mid-
way in the long history of the New York State Fair.
Preparations are well underway and I think the people
of New York will be amazed by what they see. We
can’t wait to show you what we’ve got planned,” said
Frank Zaitshik, owner of Wade Shows.
Wade Shows will
bring at least 63
rides to the Fair,
including five of the
most exciting rides,
called “super-
spectacular” rides.
Among the rides:
The RC-48 roller
coaster, which will
be the largest roller
coaster ever to ap-
pear at the Fair.
Wade Shows owns
the two largest trav-
eling coasters in
America and the RC
-48 is one of them.
Mega Drop, the world’s largest portable drop tower
The Crazy Mouse roller coaster, which adds a spin-
ning seat to the thrills of going up and down the coast-
er rails.
The Enterprise, a spinning, tilting kind of Ferris
wheel that falls into the super-spectacular category and
which will mark a return of the ride to the Fair.
Two Kiddielands, one of which will include Wade’s
newest ride for younger thrillseekers, Charlie Copter.
Wade also promises a beautified Midway, and will
provide more landscaping than ever to the area. There
will be more shaded seating, and misting stations to
help people cool off on the hottest days.
SPECIAL FAIR DAYS
Opening Day / Governor’s Day Thursday, August 21
Law Enforcement Day
Friday, August 22
Tickets are required for admission on Law Enforce-
ment Day. To obtain tickets a Law Enforcement Agen-
cy representative should contact Syracuse Police Sgt.
William Croft at 315.448.8650, Monday – Friday, 9am
to 4pm from July 1st thru August 15th for details on how
to obtain them. Please note tickets are subject to avail-
ability.
Gospel Music Weekend Saturday 23 – Sunday, August 24
.Join us Aug. 23 and 24 for the Fair’s traditional Gos-
pel Music Weekend of uplifting music and joyful voic-
es at the Talent Showcase stage. The New York State
Fair Youth Gospel Choir, The Gospel Legends and
other groups will help keep the music flowing all
weekend long.
SUNY Day – Sunday, August 24
Dairy Day – Monday, August 25
This is the State Fair’s
way of saying thank you
to all the dairy farmers
that provide us with the
state’s official beverage,
“Milk”. Come enjoy the
day’s great activities
from the milkshake con-
test and cheese auction at
Chevy Court Pavilion in
the morning to the day long Open Class Holstein
Show followed by the celebrity milking contest at
the Toyota Coliseum.
Senior Citizens’ Days Monday, Aug. 25 Tuesday, Aug. 26
• Seniors 60 years and older are admitted free on these
days.
• There will be a new reception area for senior group
bus and van parking, thus a special parking permit for
this location will be required. Please contact the Art &
Home Center office at 315.487.7711 ext. 1265 to pre-
register for this permit.
• Fairgoers are able to make use of the Fair’s internal
tram network for free on these two senior days with the
service running 9:00am-8:00pm. These trams travel
around the perimeter road, stopping at 11 scheduled
stops.
Beef Day
Tuesday, August 26 Beef it’s what’s for dinner! The day’s activities include
following your nose to the Chevy Court pavilion to
watch the grilling contest in the morning and be sure to
stop by the Quality Meats Display in the Dairy Prod-
ucts Building where you can pick up your free beef
recipes while you watch demonstrations all day by the
National Beef Ambassadors.
Women’s Day
Wednesday, August 27 Attend the annual Women’s Day Luncheon plus many
special events have been planned throughout the day.
Highlighted events include the Fine Arts and Photo
Exhibition in the Art & Home Center as well as judg-
ing in the Culinary Arts area. During the entire day,
various women’s advocacy organizations will be at a
“mini-fair” set up in the Chevy Court Pavilion. Please
call 315.487.7711 ext. 1264 for more information.
Fire & Rescue Day
Thursday, August 28 Tickets are required for admission on Fire & Rescue
Day. To obtain tickets a Fire & Rescue Agency repre-
sentative should contact the New York State Associa-
tion of Fire Chiefs at 1.800.676.3473 during regular
business hours from July 1st thru August 15th for details
on how to obtain them. Please note tickets are subject
to availability.
Veteran’s Day
Thursday, August 28 Active duty military personnel and veterans are ad-
mitted free on this day with proper credentials – mili-
tary ID, discharge papers, or the new New York
State driver’s license with the designation “Veteran”
printed on it.
Native American Day Friday, August 29
Native Americans receive free admission on this day.
Student’s Day – Friday, August 29
Students 16 years old and under admitted free on this
day.
Grange Day – Saturday, August 30 Labor Day – Monday, September 1
Labor Day is to honor those working women and men
who make American strong. Supporters of labor can
meet at 10:00 a.m. near Gate 4 and then at 10:30 a.m.
they will march to Chevy Court for a Labor Day ral-
ly.
Summer Send Off “Dollar Day” Monday, September 1
Adult admission to the Fair will be $1 per person all
day.
All of the rides in the Wade Shows Midway will be
$1 per ride
New York State Offering Hundreds of Internship Opportunities for the Fall Semester
College Students Encouraged to Apply By Septem-
ber 8th Deadline @
nysinternships.com
Civil Service Commis-
sioner Jerry Boone an-
nounced today that the
application deadline is
approaching for hundreds
of internship opportuni-
ties available within New
York State government,
and encouraged college students to submit applica-
tions for the Fall semester as soon as possible. The
application deadline is September 8th.
“Attracting the best and brightest young people to
State government is an important step in developing
a new generation of talent that works for the peo-
ple,” Governor Cuomo said. “I encourage interested
college students to apply for an internship, which
will help them develop well-rounded skills and expe-
rience working in public service.”
New York State created a one-stop website,
www.nysinternships.com, that allows students to
view and apply for internship opportunities across an
array of State agencies both downstate and upstate.
The website is one component of the Governor’s
New New York Leaders initiative, which is focused
on attracting new talent to State government through
both a fellowship program and an internship pro-
gram. On the internship website, applicants can view
job descriptions, create profiles, specify interests,
and upload resumes, writing samples and letters of
recommendation. Students can apply for multiple
internships at the same time.
Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone said, “We
continue to offer a wide variety of outstanding op-
portunities across numerous professional occupa-
tions. Governor Cuomo’s internship program contin-
ues to offer hands on experience in finance, engi-
neering, public relations, criminal justice, infor-
mation technology and health care, as well as a host
of other professional disciplines.”
The program is open to resident graduate and under-
graduate students as well as students who attend
schools in other states, but reside in New York. Op-
portunities include both paid and unpaid positions.
Internships may include academic credit depending
on the policy of the educational institution. To apply,
visit nysinternships.com where you can also watch
the internship video for more information.
Opportunities LEGAL NOTICE
Village of North Syracuse
MAIN STREET (US ROUTE 11) STREETSCAPE PRO-
JECT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: Sealed bids for the Main
Street (Us Route 11) Streetscape Project located in the Vil-
lage of North Syracuse will be received by the Village Clerk
located at 600 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212,
until 10:00 a.m. local time, on Wednesday, September 3rd,
2014, and then at said time publicly opened and read aloud.
Plans and specifications may be obtained on CD free of
charge and/or examined at 1) the North Syracuse Village
Clerk’s office located at 600 South Bay Road, North Syra-
cuse NY 13212, 2) Dodge F.W. McGraw Hill Information
Services Company, 3) Syracuse Builders Exchange, 4) CHA,
5) and Onondaga County Community Development office
located at 1100 Civic Center, 412 Montgomery Street, Syra-
cuse NY 13202. The Owner reserves the right to waive any
informality or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must de-
posit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to
the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. This
project is funded (in part) by grants from the Onondaga
County Water Environment Protection and Onondaga County
Community Development Division. All proposals shall be
made and shall be received upon the following conditions: 1.
Bidders will be required to commit themselves to the goals
for minority business participation in the contracts. 2. Only
such proposals received by the office of the Village Clerk
will be accepted. 3. Proposals are to be enclosed in a sealed
envelope. 4. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder. The Village Board reserves the right to
reject all bids and advertise anew, if, in the judgment of said
board, it shall be in the best interest of the Village to do so.
Date: August 15th, 2014. By order of the Village Board of the
Village of North Syracuse, Dianne Kufel, Village Clerk.
Part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announced
$22.3 million in funding for 11 projects: St. Joseph’s
Hospital Health Center to receive of up to $2.5 mil-
lion to support the construction of a new $113 million
patient tower and greenway corridor to North Side
businesses in Syracuse as part of a major $265 mil-
lion facility expansion
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced
$22.3 million in funding for 11 projects that will spur
economic opportunity across the Finger Lakes, Cen-
tral New York, North Country, Capital Region, Mid-
Hudson, Long Island and Western New York regions.
The funding, approved by Empire State Develop-
ment’s (ESD) Board of Directors, will go to projects
in the seven regions, creating nearly 300 new jobs and
retaining more than 3,350 existing jobs. This funding
will also leverage over $270 million in additional
investments to support business growth and lay the
groundwork for future economic growth and job crea-
tion.
“By funding these projects, we are attracting new
businesses and supporting local economic develop-
ment priorities in communities across the State,”
Governor Cuomo said. “Focusing on key industries
like manufacturing, healthcare and tourism, these
projects are creating jobs and leveraging millions of
dollars in private sector investments. Today’s an-
nouncement is a reminder that New York’s economy
is on the move, and this administration is actively
working with local, federal, and private sector part-
ners to keep that momentum going.”
Empire State Development President, CEO & Com-
missioner Kenneth Adams said, “Under the leader-
ship of Governor Cuomo, we are making targeted
investments that are supporting major economic de-
velopment projects across New York State. From
supporting municipal facility construction and expan-
sion to advancing the manufacturing and health re-
search industries, these projects are creating jobs and
building a solid foundation for future growth.”
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center (Central New
York Region – Onondaga County) –$2,500,000
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, a not-for-profit
teaching hospital and comprehensive medical care
institution located in Syracuse, will use a grant of up
to $2.5 million to support the construction
of a new $113 million patient tower and
greenway corridor to North Side busi-
nesses in Syracuse as part of a major
$265 million facility expansion, which is
one of the largest green health care con-
struction projects in the Northeast. St.
Joseph’s provides acute inpatient, outpa-
tient, primary care, emergency, psychiat-
ric, clinic, home health and other services
for residents of Central New York.
St. Joseph’s is finalizing the construc-
tion and equipping of a 104,000-square-
foot patient tower including 110 private
rooms, intensive care units, a 73,000-
square-foot surgical suite with 14 operat-
ing rooms, a 12,100-square-foot central
sterile area, and a greenway corridor. The tower will
also contain space for support services, staff educa-
tion and family waiting areas. As a result of the pro-
ject, St. Joseph’s will retain 2,923 existing jobs at the
project location and create 146 new jobs.
The project is closely aligned with the Central New
York REDC’s mission and identified strategic goals
in the area of health care and biomedical sciences,
and will create a green, state-of-the-art facility that
fosters innovation, improve the health of the urban
neighborhood surrounding the hospital through the
creation of new infrastructure, serve as a training
ground for the education of health care professionals,
and contribute toward considerable energy and water
savings each year.
The ESD Board approved the following Regional
Economic Development Council (REDC) Award
grants:
· Health Sciences Center for Computational
Innovation (Finger Lakes Region – Monroe
County) – $5,000,000
· Midtown Tower Rochester (Finger Lakes
Region – Monroe County) – $4,000,000
· Clayton Harbor Hotel (North Country Re-
gion – Jefferson County) –$3,000,000
· Marist College Capital (Mid-Hudson Region
– Dutchess County) – $3,000,000
· St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center (Central
New York Region – Onondaga County) –
$2,500,000
· Buffalo Streetscapes (Western New York
Region – Erie County) – $2,000,000
· Jefferson County Watertown International
Airport (North Country Region – Jefferson
County) –$1,500,000
· Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc. –
ATTAIN (Capital Region – Albany County)
– $475,000
·J.M. Haley (Long Island Re-
gion – Suffolk County) –
$200,000
·Gowanda’s Historic Holly-
wood Theater (Western New
York Region – Cattaraugus
County) – $166,667
·Kawasaki Rail Car (Mid-
Hudson Region – Westchester
County) – $500,000
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center receives $2.5 million as
part of a major $265 million facility expansion
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