October 28, 2023 – Urban CNY

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Firefighters Respond to Fire in Vacant Apartment Building

by Urban CNY News
October 28, 2023

Syracuse, NY- On October 26, 2023, at 7:14 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 center to a reported possible structure fire in the area of James Street near the intersection of North Townsend Street. Firefighters from Station 1, on S. State Street, arrived on the scene just over two and a half minutes later to find smoke and fire showing from a second-floor window at 477 James Street. 477 James St. is a large, three-story apartment building. Although the building was listed as vacant, there were reports from bystanders that people may still be inside. A signal ‘99’ was transmitted, and crews initiated an aggressive interior fire attack. Boards covered the main entrance at the front of the building. As teams of firefighters worked to remove the boards and gain entry, other firefighters prepared to drag hoses into the building and search for trapped occupants. Once they had gained entry, crews making their way to the second floor encountered heavy smoke and heat, and at least one person fleeing the building. The person was escorted out of the building by firefighters and was evaluated by ambulance crews at the scene for smoke inhalation. With reports of additional victims possibly trapped, teams of firefighters performed systematic searches of the entire building, an exhausting effort, while the hose crews battled the flames. Fire crews were able to contain the bulk of the fire to a second-floor apartment, the main body of flames was knocked down in a little under 20 minutes. No additional victims were located. Crews continued to search for fire spread but found none. The fire was declared out after approximately 50 minutes. Syracuse Fire Investigators were on the scene working to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The building sustained heavy fire damage in at least one second floor apartment, as well as fire, smoke, and water damage in several other parts of the building. There were no injuries reported to civilians or to fire personnel. The one person evaluated by ambulance crews at the scene did not require medical care. A total of 50 fire personnel responded to this incident, including command and support staff. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, American Medical Response, and National Grid also responded to the scene.

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New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides Safety Tips for Adults and Children for an Enjoyable and Safe Halloween Celebration

by Urban CNY News
October 28, 2023

Don’t Get Tricked, Follow Key Safety Tips for a Fun Halloween Celebration Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics Secretary Rodriguez: “The safety of New Yorkers is always the number one priority. Through these tips from our Consumer Protection team, we can help to ensure that Halloween festivities come with no tricks and only treats.” For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection reminds New Yorkers to stay safe during Halloween activities with health, treat, costume, décor and traffic safety tips. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check in every Tuesday for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics. Sign up to receive consumer alerts directly to your email or phone here. “Between choosing a creative costume, decorating pumpkins, and all the excitement that comes with trick-or-treating, Halloween is a thrilling time of the year for kids, parents, guardians, and extended family,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “As trick-or-treaters gear up for spooky fun, the safety of New Yorkers is always the number one priority. Through these tips from our Consumer Protection team, we can help to ensure that Halloween festivities come with no tricks and only treats.” Children and adults can celebrate this traditional festivity and enjoy the activities by following these tips: Health Treats Costumes Decorations Trick-or-Treaters Drivers The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers on product safety, as well as voluntary mediation services between consumers and businesses. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection. For more consumer protection tips, follow the Division on social media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer and Facebook: www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.

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Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Registration for the Thirteenth Annual Minority-And Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum

by Urban CNY News
October 28, 2023

Forum Celebrates 35 Years of Empowering MWBEs in New York State Event’s Theme — “Championing Our MWBEs” — Focuses on Building on a Legacy of Equity and Excellence in New York State Annual Forum Helps MWBEs Tap into New York State Resources Register for the November 14 Event Here Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the thirteenth annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at the Albany Capital Center. This year’s Forum celebrates 35 years of the MWBE program in New York State with the theme of “Championing Our MWBEs: Building on a Legacy of Equity and Excellence in New York State.” Through networking opportunities, partnership-building, and a wealth of industry insights, this year’s dynamic one-day event will equip MWBEs with the essential tools to grow and prosper in today’s business landscape. Learn more about the forum and register here. “New York’s trailblazing MWBE program is continuing to break down barriers and unlock opportunity for thousands of MWBEs in our state,” Governor Hochul said. “For 13 years, our annual MWBE forum has served as an important gathering place to connect New York businesses with essential resources and services, and I encourage business owners from all over our state to join us for this year’s forum.” The 2023 Forum will offer attendees a wealth of opportunities to network, learn, and build partnerships to grow their enterprises. Networking in the exhibit hall facilitates relationship-building between certified MWBEs, New York State agencies, prime contractors, and private companies. Insightful sessions will provide strategies and best practices across critical topics like successfully bidding on contracts, engaging as a small business in mega projects, accessing capital and grants, and delivering on state contracts post-award. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of New York’s pioneering MWBE program, the Forum will also feature the MWBE Champions Awards Luncheon to honor certified MWBEs, government partners, and advocates who have demonstrated remarkable commitments and achievements in advancing diversity in New York State’s economy. The 2023 Forum also marks a historic milestone – the 35th anniversary of New York State’s pioneering Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises program. Established in 1988, the MWBE program has served as a national model for expanding economic opportunity and supporting the growth of diverse businesses. Over the past three and a half decades, New York State has empowered MWBEs with skills, resources, and connections to help them succeed. The result has been billions of dollars in contracting opportunities for certified MWBEs and countless workforce and community benefits. Planned sessions at the 2023 MWBE Forum include: Securing the Bag: Competing for Contracts with a Successful Bid and RFP Response This workshop and panel discussion will focus on how MWBEs can craft and submit successful bids and requests for proposal responses with New York State Agencies and Authorities. Presenters will share tips and guidance to increase the MWBE’s competitive edge. MWBEs will also hear directly from fellow small businesses about their experience and tips for obtaining contract awards. Get in Where You Fit in: Getting Your Foot in the Door for Mega Economic Development Projects Businesses will hear from economic development project leaders from across New York State on how to position themselves to compete for economic development opportunities that may seem out of reach. The discussion will also include how business dynamics and needs have shifted after the pandemic and how businesses can adjust and position themselves for success in these projects. Finding Your Pathway to Capital: Determining What Combination of Capital is Best for Your Business For MWBEs, access to capital can be particularly difficult, especially given the current economic climate. This panel will focus on how to qualify for loans, grants, and alternative streams of capital. MWBEs Roadmap to Success with State Contracts Competing for and being awarded a state contract is a great accomplishment, but knowing the compliance protocols, required paperwork, and the timing and payment process is key to success. This workshop will provide MWBEs with guidance and insights from New York State Agency and Authority representatives on how to handle awarded contracts.

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Advertisement for Bids- Convention Center Security Entrance Onondaga County

by Urban CNY News
October 28, 2023

Notice To Contractors for Convention Center Security Entrance Onondaga County Bid Reference No. ONGOV-137-23 Sealed bids for the construction of the Convention Center Ground Floor Security Entrance located on 800 S. State St, Syracuse, NY 13202 will be received at the office of the Onondaga County Purchasing Director, 13th floor, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York, until 2:00 PM Local Time, on November 9, 2023, and there at said office, at said time, publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be on a lump sum basis. ASM is renovating the Security Entrance of the Convention Center. The scope of work includes minor demolition, replacement of two interior windows, replacement of ceiling tiles, drywall in-fill, electrical and telecommunication for new system furniture, painting, and general cleaning. The project is divided into two phases. Phase One consists of the main corridors, room 3400 and 3500 (966 SF.) Phase Two consists of the offices and toilet rooms, room 3501,3502,3504,3505, and 3602 (927 SF.) All data to be installed and patched to the Telephone Closet room 3400A. Contract Documents may be examined at no expense at the Onondaga County John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202 on the 13th floor, Div. of Purchase and the Basement, Suite 40 Dept. of Facilities Management; Syracuse Builders Exchange 6563 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206; Empire State Bid Net Direct, https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york, and Syracuse Blue Print Company, https://syracuseblueprintplanroom.com Electronic format Contract Documents may be obtained from Syracuse Blue Print Company 825 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York, 13210, at 315-476-4084. Electronic download cost is $25. Printed copies are at the bidder’s expense. Additional charges for delivery and shipping. All bidders are requested to register with Syracuse Blue Print Company to ensure receipt of any addenda. Pre-bid meeting will be held in Department of Facilities Management conference room, 421 Montgomery Street, Basement, Suite 40, on October 24, 2023 at 11:00AM to review the specific requirements of this project. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Questions or inquiries should be submitted no later than October 31, 2023 and be directed in writing to the Div. of Purchase, Bernard Mahoney, bernardmahoney@ongov.net. Bidders are informed that this project is being progressed by the Onondaga County Dept. of Facilities Management. This project will be subject to NYS prevailing wage. Contractor to provide the following: MWBE Utilization plan, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement, Workforce Employment Utilization Report, Apprenticeship Program, and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Utilization Goals: MBE Utilization Goal of 18% and WBE Utilization Goal of 12%. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security Deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Bid security must be in the form of a bid bond or certified/ bank check, made payable to The County of Onondaga. Bids with inadequate bid security will be declared informal. The Owner reserves the right to waive any bid informalities or to reject any or all bids. ONONDAGA COUNTY, NEW YORK October 17, 2023Daniel Hammer, Director,Onondaga County Division of Purchase

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