May 19, 2017 – Urban CNY

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Community Folk Art Center’s Summer Classes are Around the Corner! Ceramics Classes Begin in June

by Urban CNY News
May 19, 2017

Their year-round schedule includes lectures, musical and theatrical performances, exhibits, workshops, and other special events. These events are the cornerstone of CFAC’s philosophy and commitment to celebrate the cultural diversity and creativity of local regional, national, and international artists. Community Folk Art Center offers diverse education programming in the visual and expressive arts, through classes and workshops, gallery talks, film screenings, lectures and performances. This Summer the CFAC will offer Ceramics Classes, they will start June 6th. Tuesdays: Beginners Wheelthrowing Instructor: Katherine Hughes Dates: June 6 – August 15, 2017 (10 weeks) Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $200 + $45 materials fee $180 + $45 materials fee – student Please join artist Katherine Hughes for an introduction to wheelthrowing, where students will learn basic terminology and skills. Hughes has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Syracuse University and has studied with world-renowned artist and CFAC co-founder, David MacDonald. Wednesdays: Handbuilding Instructor: EunJung Shin Vargas Dates: June 7 – August 16, 2017 (10 weeks) Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm Cost: $200 + $45 materials fee $180 + $45 materials fee – student This class provides students with intermediate techniques using slab, coil and pinch methods. Eunjung Shin Vargas holds a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Syracuse University and Kyunghee University in Korea. Beginners and Intermediate students are welcome. Thursdays: Intermediate/Advanced Wheelthrowing Instructor: Katherine Hughes Dates: June 8 – August 17, 2017 (10 weeks) Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm Cost: $200 + $45 materials fee $180 + $45 materials fee – student For the more experienced student, join artist Katherine Hughes to explore more advanced techniques of wheelthrowing. This class will polish technique, as well as develop and refine your personal aesthetic. Hughes has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Syracuse University and has studied with world-renowned artist and CFAC co-founder, David MacDonald.

Neighborhoods News

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.5m in Neighborworks Funding to Develop and Preserve Affordable Housing, Revitalize Neighborhoods, and Create Jobs Across NY

by Urban CNY News
May 19, 2017

Home HeadQuarters in Onondaga County to receive $ 557,833 NeighborWorks America Grants Will Support Efforts to Provide Affordable Housing Opportunities, Build Strong Neighborhoods, and Create Jobs; Funding Will Leverage Private Investment in Communities Across New York U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,804,166 in grants for New York state community development organizations in the national NeighborWorks® network. The funds will support developing and preserving affordable housing, maintaining and expanding neighborhoods, and growing jobs. The FY 17 grant funding will be released by NeighborWorks America. “Access to affordable housing is essential for the health of our families and the economic strength of our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding, from NeighborWorks America, will strengthen neighborhoods, remove blight, and provide safe, quality housing for New York families. I will continue to fight for and deliver funds to New York that help provide families and children with safe and affordable housing options.” “These federal funds will help make sure that more low-income families in New York have access to a safe place to live,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Grants like this are an important resource for communities that are working hard to attract more families and more good-paying jobs, and I will continue to do everything I can in the Senate to make sure that all New Yorkers have the opportunity to reach their potential.” NeighborWorks America is a public nonprofit organization that engages in affordable housing and community development. The organization was established by Congress in 1978 and its network includes more than 240 organizations nationwide. NeighborWorks collaborates with a wide range of community stakeholders to support local solutions to community development and affordable housing problems. In FY 2016, NeighborWorks America and the NeighborWorks network assisted over 360,000 families across the nation by assisting more than 21,000 homeowners, creating 16,200 quality affordable rental homes, and preserving over 12,000 affordable homes for American families working to enter the middle class. A list of organizations awarded the FY17 funding for New York State can be found below: Central New York Organization: County: Funding Total: UNHS Neighbor Works HOC Oneida $241,000 North Country Housing Council St. Lawrence $85,000 Home HeadQuarters, Inc. Onondaga $557,833 Albany Organization: County: Funding Total: Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program, Inc. Rensselaer $194,000 Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. Essex $124,500 Hudson Valley Organization: County: Funding Total: RUPCO, Inc. Greene, Ulster $292,500 Hudson River Housing, Inc. Dutchess $286,333 Southern Tier Organization: County: Funding Total: Arbor Housing and Development Steuben $251,333 Opportunities for Chenango, Inc. Chenango $85,000 Ithaca NHS, Inc. Thompkins $447,500 Arbor Housing and Development Steuben $251,333 Buffalo/Western New York Organization: County: Funding Total: West Side NHS, Inc. Erie $9,000 Niagara Falls NHS, Inc. Lockport $1,500 Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation Chautauqua $109,500 Rochester Organization: County: Funding Total: PathStone Corporation Monroe $587,500 Neighbor Works Rochester Monroe $376,000 New York/Long Island Organization: County: Funding Total: Asian Americans for Equality, Inc. New York $290,000 CDC of Long Island, Inc. Suffolk $466,167 NHS of New York City, Inc. New York $399,500

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Check Your Property Assessment Ahead of Grievance Day Deadline on May 23

by Urban CNY News
May 19, 2017

Property owners who believe their assessment is too high can appeal to their local review board The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded property owners—homeowners and businesses—that now is the time to review their assessments. The deadline to challenge your property assessment, also known as “Grievance Day,” is May 23 in most communities. Tentative assessment rolls, which list the assessed value of each property, are generally made public in the beginning of May. You can access the rolls at your town’s or city’s website, or by visiting your local assessor’s office. “The fourth Tuesday of May, which is the 23rd this year, is Assessment Grievance Day in most communities across the state,” said Acting Commissioner Nonie Manion. “If you wait until your tax bill arrives, it’ll be too late to challenge the value assigned to your property or to ensure you’re getting the exemptions you deserve.” If you believe the market value listed on the assessment roll for your property is significantly higher than the price for which the property could be sold, visit the Contest Your Assessment webpage on the Tax Department website. Your local Board of Assessment Review will review your case based on the information you provide. When filing for assessment review, you must provide a market value estimate of your property. You can support that estimate with documentation about the sale of comparable homes or properties in your community. A recent appraisal can be helpful, but isn’t necessary. The Tax Department’s website also includes information on how to estimate the market value of your home. “This is an important reminder because it’s ultimately up to you to ensure that the market value determined for your property is accurate,” added Acting Commissioner Manion. Property tax exemptions on the assessment roll Assessment rolls also list the property tax exemptions each property receives. If you applied for an exemption that you’re qualified for, and it doesn’t appear on the assessment roll, you can use the grievance process to appeal to the local Board of Assessment Review. For more information Find assessments on your city or town website Learn about the information on the assessment roll Watch videos about assessments and the grievance process

Opportunities

Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

by Urban CNY News
May 19, 2017

Rochester, NY (May 18, 2017) – The Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund (Rochester) will conduct a recruitment from June 06, 2017 through June 05, 2018 for fifty carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applications can be obtained at the following locations and times: Olean (consisting of the counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany) – New York State Dept. of Labor One-Stop, 175 North Union St., Suite 4, Olean, NY 14760 on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Buffalo (consisting of the counties of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming) – Construction Industry Employers Association, Inc., 2660 Williams St., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 on the first (1st) Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rochester (consisting of the counties of Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, and Ontario) – Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Center, 21 Jet View Dr., Rochester, NY 14624 on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Horseheads (consisting of the counties of Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, and Chemung) – Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, 181 Industrial Park Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845 on the second (2nd) and third (3rd) Wednesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Syracuse (consisting of the counties of Seneca, Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Madison, and Oswego) – o Local Union #277 Office, 3247 Vickery Rd., Syracuse, NY 13212 on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. o New York Dept. of Labor, Cayuga Works Career Center, 199 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021 on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. o The Working Solutions One-Stop Career Center, 133 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163 on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Binghamton (consisting of the counties of Tioga, Broome, Delaware, Otsego, and Chenango) – Local #277 Office, 23 Market St., Binghamton, NY 13905 on the second (2nd) and third (3rd) Wednesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Utica (consisting of the counties of Oneida and Herkimer) – New York State Dept. of Labor Working Solutions One-Stop, 207 Genesee St., Suite 202, Utica, NY 13501 on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Watertown (consisting of the counties of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence) – New York State Dept. of Labor One-Stop located at The Work Place, 1000 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601 on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This schedule is in effect throughout the recruitment period, excluding legal holidays. Applicants should be prepared to take a math and measurement computation test at the time of application. The Committee requires that applicants: Must be at least 18 years old. A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture. Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as GED or TASC). A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture. Must sign a statement indicating that they are physically able to perform the work of a carpenter, which includes: o Lifting items weighing over 50 lbs. o Working off of scaffolding at various heights. o Working in confined spaces. o Working in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. o Performing constant repetitive motions. o Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Must have reliable transportation to and from related instruction and worksites across Central and Western New York. A signed statement attesting to this must be submitted at the time of application. Must live within the geographical jurisdiction of the Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, which includes all counties listed above. Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture. Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the Apprenticeship Committee, at time of employment. Each eligible applicant will have to participate in an interview. Must be willing and able to attend related instruction at the Regional Training Facility for four one-week periods, during each of the four years of apprenticeship. For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee at (585) 436-1110. Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

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NY-24TH Constituents to Hold Real Town Hall in the Wake of Katko’s Faux “Town Hall”

by Urban CNY News
May 19, 2017

SYRACUSE, NY – May, 18 2017 – CNY Solidarity Coalition and the Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice are organizing an open town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 30th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Camillus Middle School. The event, which will be co-sponsored by New Feminists for Justice, Indivisible Cayuga, Voices of Women CNY and CNY NOW, is open to all residents of the 24th Congressional District. Rep. Katko has been invited to attend and has declined. “It’s disappointing that the Congressman has chosen not to join us even though the town hall is in his neighborhood,” said Deborah Rose, a CNY Solidarity Coalition member helping to organize the event. The town hall will focus on issues affecting women and children such as education, healthcare, reproductive justice, budget priorities, equality and immigration but all concerns are welcome. Those who wish to speak will have two minutes for their comments and/or questions. Last Monday, Congressman John Katko held a televised event that he and CNYCentral called a “town hall.” While the audience in the Storer auditorium was limited to 130 pre-registered, security-screened, photo ID-bearing constituents, more than 200 of the Congressman’s excluded constituents demonstrated outside (see attached photos). “Due to the numerous restrictions the Congressman’s office placed on the format and audience, the event did not fulfill the purpose of a true town hall in practice or in spirit,” according to Dana Balter, a member of CNY Solidarity Coalition who participated in the demonstration. “Instead it was a television forum in which the Congressman evaded carefully crafted questions from constituents and repeated the same talking points we’ve heard many times.” The demonstrators rallied in support of open, democratic participation asking that the Congressman have public meetings, accessible to anyone who wants to attend where his constituents can share their concerns and ask him unfiltered questions. According to Rose, “In this unsettling time, it’s important to speak up and speak out, to share our concerns and support our neighbors. An open town hall gathering is a great way to make this happen.” CNY Solidarity Coalition, a community-based organization working to protect all Central New Yorkers from the dangers of the Trump-Pence-Ryan agenda, welcomes new members to join its efforts. The coalition’s website is www.cnysolidarity.org and can be reached at 315-472- 5478 or CNYSolidarity@gmail.com.

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