July 25, 2024 – Urban CNY

Entertainment

The Puerto Rican Festival, is proud to announce its Fourth Annual Celebration Saturday, July 27th

by Urban CNY News
July 25, 2024

Saturday, July 27th 1-9 pm Sharkey’s in Liverpool, NY The Puerto Rican Festival, Syracuse has quickly emerged as a critical cultural event for the community, drawing crowds from all over the region. The festival aims to celebrate and promote the vibrant Puerto Rican culture in an atmosphere of unity and camaraderie. Attendees can look forward to experiencing the warmth and passion that is inherent in the music, food, and people of Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican Festival, Syracuse encourages everyone to come and join in the fun at this year’s event. It promises to be a day full of celebration, cultural exchange, and unforgettable experiences. Saturday, July 27th1-9 PMSharkey’s in Liverpool, NY Jesus Rolón – “This highly anticipated event will bring together a vibrant mix of music, food, and culture that promises to be a feast for the senses.” Building on the success of previous years, the festival will feature an impressive lineup of musical performances and Dance troupes. These performers will take center stage to deliver a captivating display of the rich and diverse musical heritage. Adding to the sensory experience, food trucks will be stationed at the festival, offering attendees a taste of authentic Latin cuisine with a variety of delicious dishes that capture the essence of Puerto Rican cooking. Sharkey’s in Liverpool, NY The venue for the festival, is known for hosting events that bring communities together, making it the perfect location for this year’s Puerto Rican Festival. Conveniently located and with ample space, Sharkey’s is set to welcome festivalgoers with open arms yet again. For more information on the Puerto Rican Festival, Syracuse NY, please visit our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/PRFestivalSyracuse/ )

Health

New York State Announce $22.5 Million Grant to Increase Health Care Workforce Training

by Urban CNY News
July 25, 2024

Part of Governor’s $10 Billion Multi-Year Investment in Health Care, Largest in State History Funding Aims To Prepare, Mentor and Train a Steady Pipeline of High-Quality Health Care Professionals Twenty-Eight Health Care Facilities Statewide Will Receive Funds to Assist in Training Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training – a part of the Governor’s $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history – to help rebuild and grow the health care workforce and help strengthen the health care system. The Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities awards were issued by the State Health Department’s Office of Healthcare Workforce Innovation, to increase training in the health care workforce. “With the largest ever multi-year investment in health care, we will retain, rebuild and grow our health care workforce and ensure we deliver the highest quality health care for New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “The health of every New Yorker depends on a strong, stable and equitable health care system, and health care workers are its very foundation.” In 2022, Governor Hochul announced a $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history, to rebuild and grow the health care workforce and strengthen the health care system. The need to rebuild and grow the health care workforce with programs designed to improve the career pipeline, expand access to health care training and education, to recruit care workers to underserved areas, and strengthen home care was a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and to the continuing and existing health care professional shortages in New York State. 28 contracts have been awarded to 13 hospitals and 15 nursing homes and will provide up to $1 million per year for two years to each health care facility. Awardees may use their funding to cover various eligible expenses, such as costs related to developing training programs and curriculum and compensating staff attending training. Awardees include: Workforce Innovation Center Director Dr. Carrie Roseamelia said,“As a new office, awarding these facility grants has been our priority. We are thrilled to announce the first round of grantees and help to rebuild and grow the healthcare workforce.” The State Health Department’s Office of Healthcare Workforce Innovation supports projects that train certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, community health workers, home health aides, and other direct care professionals. For questions, please contact TrainingCapacity@health.ny.gov, and find more information about Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities here. Image by tomwieden from Pixabay

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Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos

by Urban CNY News
July 25, 2024

Cameo Failed to Ensure Videos Promoting Products were Properly Labeled as Paid Endorsements New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, July 24th announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo must pay $100,000 in penalties, including $25,000 to New York state, and implement programs to help ensure that all paid advertisements are properly labeled. In 2020, Cameo, a platform where people can pay celebrities to record videos with scripted personal messages, launched a service called Business Cameo that allows companies to pay celebrities to record videos endorsing their products. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Cameo failed to implement measures to ensure those videos were properly disclosed as paid endorsements, which violated endorsement rules issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and New York’s consumer protection laws. “For many New Yorkers, cameo videos are fun to watch and share, but consumers deserve to know when they are watching a paid ad or a real review,” said Attorney General James. “Videos that are properly labeled as paid ads help consumers make conscious decisions about what to buy, and Cameo was not doing enough to protect viewers. Today’s settlement will ensure that Cameo steps up to make sure videos are properly labeled and consumers are not misled.” In 2020, Cameo launched a service called Business Cameo that allows businesses to hire celebrities through their platform to record videos endorsing their goods or services. New York consumer protection law and FTC Endorsement Guides require taking steps to ensure such endorsements are not deceptive, but celebrities posted Business Cameos without making appropriate disclosures. The unlabeled Business Cameos appeared as regular videos of celebrities giving positive reviews of a product or service without disclosing that they were being paid to promote the product or service. Under the settlement, Cameo is required to set up policies and programs to help ensure users properly disclose all paid endorsements. This includes maintaining a watermark system to indicate a video was booked through Cameo, requiring acknowledgements from brands and celebrities that they must comply with rules and regulations around endorsements, creating a reporting system, and monitoring for noncompliance. Joining Attorney General James in leading this multistate settlement are the attorneys general of Florida, Illinois, and Texas. States participating in this settlement include: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. This is the latest action taken by Attorney General James to protect consumers from deceptive practices. Last month, Attorney General James secured $700 million from Johnson & Johnson for deceptively marketing products containing talcum powder, endangering consumers lives. Additionally, Attorney General James reached a settlement with the three largest mobile phone carriers over deceptive advertising practices and won a federal jury trial against Quincy Bioscience, finding that they made fraudulent and deceptive statements about their supplement Prevagen. Last summer, Attorney General James, in collaboration with the FTC, secured $1.6 million from an online apartment finder for defrauding renters by publishing unverified listings.

Cover Stories

53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 – 28

by Urban CNY News
July 25, 2024

Links to: Event Map, Entertainment Schedule and More… Syracuse, NY – This Friday, July 26, Columbus Circle and surrounding streets will come alive with artists, craftspeople, street performers, strolling musicians and summer refreshments as the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and M&T Bank partner to present the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. The free, three-day, family-friendly festival kicks off Friday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, July 28. Centered at the intersection of East Onondaga, East Jefferson and Montgomery Streets, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Information Booth, which will be positioned in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Map), for full festival information. Throughout the weekend, attendees will be able to shop for a variety of contemporary arts and crafts, like ceramics, sculptures, photography, painting, woodwork, jewelry, clothing and much more. The M&T Bank Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival features almost 150 of North America’s most talented artists, representing 20 states, Canada and Mexico. A list of the participating artists and a preview of their work can be found on the event website here, as well as an entertainment schedule here. The M&T Bank Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is the longest-running festival in Downtown Syracuse. It is recognized as the most prestigious show of its kind in Central New York and has earned national accolades several times over, including most recently in 2023 when Sunshine Artist Magazine recognized the festival as #11 in its list of 200 Best Shows in the country! This honor is especially meaningful because it comes from participating artists who vote for their favorite shows based on a variety of factors including potential revenue, amenities, attendance, management, overall quality and hospitality. “Artists and families alike anticipate this festival each year, often citing it as one of their favorite summer traditions,” said Merike Treier, Executive Director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, “We encourage everyone to take full advantage of the festival by spending the day in Downtown. This weekend presents an ideal opportunity to discover everything Downtown Syracuse has to offer.” The Downtown Committee is grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor M&T Bank and their continued dedication to this region’s success. “We can’t wait to celebrate the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival,” said Steve Gorczynski, CNY Regional President of M&T Bank. “This event really showcases the vibrancy of our community and all that it offers from an arts and culture perspective, and we are so excited to be able to support events that highlight our thriving city center.” There is something for everyone in the family to experience with the Everson Museum of Art for their Take and Make art event inspired by Alphabet City Chronicles—Manuel Matias’ exhibition at the Everson Museum. The Take and Make boxes will provide an opportunity for participants to create their own memory-inspired artworks. Everson staff and teaching artists have designed these boxes to replicate the miniature artworks created by Matias. Participating guests will be invited to sit and create using the materials found in their boxes, as well as communal art tools like scissors and glue. Everson staff and teaching artists will be available on site for technical and creative guidance. This takes place on Friday and Saturday and is free of charge. A must see of the festival is the Corning Flame Working Demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass booth where professional flame worker Eric Goldschmidt will construct intricate art from fire and glass! Using a 4,000°F torch, Eric will melt glass rods into a red-hot molten mass and shape them into impressive works of art. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about the process as Eric narrates his techniques, the science behind them, and the evolution of flameworking from the wax-fueled flames of the 15th-century Venetians to the eruption of new innovations and applications in the modern day. This will take place on Sunday and is free of charge. You will also find great live entertainment including the Syracuse Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will provide mini-organ recitals during the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival at Plymouth Congregational Church and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A total of eight organists from the Central New York area will perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the afternoon, giving visitors a chance to take a break and relax inside one or both churches. And making a comeback this year, the Open Hand Theater Legacy Giant Puppet with Redhouse will make an appearance on Sunday afternoon. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, July 26, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. For more information about the 53rd annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival, please visit SyracuseArtsandCraftsFestival.com.

News

TSA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint

by Urban CNY News
July 25, 2024

Syracuse, N.Y.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected among a traveler’s carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police, who confiscated the firearm and detailed the man, a resident of Utica, N.Y., for questioning him before releasing him to catch his flight. “This was the third firearm that our officers have intercepted so far this year. It’s disappointing to see travelers bring their loaded guns to our checkpoints, especially individuals who have a state permit to carry,” said Bart R. Johnson TSA’s Federal Security Director for Upstate New York. “Individuals who have a state permit to carry a deadly firearm should know where their guns are at all times and know that you cannot bring one past a security checkpoint and onto a flight. It is part of being a responsible gun owner. Instead this individual introduced a security threat to the checkpoint. Now this man faces a stiff federal financial civil penalty that is likely to cost him thousands of dollars.” “During this extremely busy summer travel period, our officers remain vigilant and focused on the mission, and I am also appreciative of the swift response of the airport police,” Johnson added. “Their dedication to ensure the security of our travelers is commendable. They are working hard every day, which allows others to take time to go on a summer vacation.” Passengers may transport their firearms for a flight if packed properly. To do so, the gun must be unloaded, placed in a hard-sided case and then locked inside the case. Next, it should be taken to the airline check-in counter to be declared. The airline will ask that a small card be filled out and then the airline will make sure that the firearm is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it during a flight. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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53rd Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Downtown Syracuse Friday, July 26 – 28

TSA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint

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