Dogs and Inmates Share Second Chances at New Jamesville Adoption Shelter Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter seeks to impact the dog population as well as having a positive role in the lives of the incarcerated by Ken Jackson
“What the Hell do You Have to Lose?”-Donald Trump’s Message to African American Community
New York Times Bestselling Author “Two Men, One Name, Two Fates” Wes Moore, Gives Passionate Presentation at Onondaga Community College
When the concept of dog training for been covered on national televiinmates an Onondaga County’s Jamession. Second Chance Canine Adoption ville Correctional Facility was first floated Shelter seeks to impact the dog populait was met with skepticism. However, tion as well as having a positive role in support for the program grew and Onon- the lives of the incarcerated. daga County decided to give it a try. A All of the dogs at Second Chance would not-for-profit was formed named, Second all be euthanized if it weren’t for their Chance Canine Adoption Shelter, taking efforts to rescue, train and give forever charge of the homes to program. Partthese dogs. nering with For inmates Jamesville Corit’s a rectional Facility, chance to which has a resiengage in a dent population program from which it that can would draw parenrich their ticipants. lives. ParticNew to Onondaipation is a ga County, the privilege; concept of intherefore A family at the kennel adopting “Jack” mates working the prowith dogs has gram has an
impact on potential disciplinary problems. Only those with the requisite qualifications can work with Second Chance. According to Friends of Second Chance Board President, Kim Smith-Ford,” the shelter opened October when we took in our first dogs, we’ve been open to the public since the end of January. Since then we’ve had over twenty adoptions, we’ve had 2 alone from today’s event that already went home. The program is very unique, because the dogs come to us and they go through a training program with the inmates and the volunteers. They don’t just sit in their kennels; they get a lot of stimulation. Each dog has their own individual training plan, the inmates walk them, clean their cages feed them and give them their training, on a daily basis, and they get a lot of enrichment here which is different than a lot of other programs.” (Continued on page 2)
Syracuse Stage announces new writing competition for middle school students
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As you walk through the kennel you see mostly Pit Bulls along with a few other mixed breed canines. In demonstrations it’s clear that these animals have received training and are friendly to people. The hours and days spent with these dogs’ show, it’s incredible as you watch 2 Akita’s happily show excitement being tempted with a treat by their handler. Commands are given, “sit”, “stay”, “come”, and the dogs gingerly obey the directions, while they frolic and play. These dogs have been saved by inmates and volunteers. Kim Smith-Ford continues, “Hope is that when these inmates leave the program they have learned responsibility and teach compassion. They form bonds with these dogs. When they’re released from jail and back into society they’re more prepared to be successful citizens. And it’s really a win-win situation, because the dogs that they’re pared with are also dogs that’ve been given second chances, that wouldn’t be here, if we weren’t here. “ That’s where the name came from, Second Chances. For the inmates as well as the dogs, the bonds these inmates have with the dogs are amazing. Some inmates leave saying that they wanted to look into opening a kennel.
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On the wall of the office there’s a picture of each dog looking for forever homes. On an adjacent wall is a list of, “Happy Trails” where dogs that were adopted are featured with their new family. Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter keeps track of dogs that are adopted. The program has not been active long enough to show what impact working with animals have on those participants from the Jamesville Correctional Facility. Will those who’ve worked with dogs less likely to repeat, and return to the criminal justice system? Only time will tell. If you gage support by members of the public attending Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter’s first open house, People are pulling for both the dogs and inmates. Second Chance Board President, Kim Smith-Ford optimistically looks towards the future, “That’s our hope, when these inmates leave our program and are released from jail that they don’t end up back here. That’s the hope, that this program is to help them stay out in the community and become productive citizens.” If you are interested in adopting a new family member from Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter, please complete the adoption application. Completed applications can be mailed, emailed, or dropped off during business hours. Please allow 72 hours to process completed applications. To help expedite this process, please
contact your vet and give them permission to give a reference on your behalf. Adoption Fee: $275 Adoption fee includes: Spay/Neuter Microchip Up to date on all vaccinations Heart worm and Lyme tested Flea and Tick treatment while at the shelter All dogs have basic obedience training Certificate for free vet exam Starter bag of food Adoption Goodie Bag Hours Sat. 10-2 Sun. 10-2 Telephone 315-435-5584
“What the Hell do You Have to Lose?”Donald Trump’s Message to African American Community recent speeches in front of an all-white audience. These statements are coming on the heels of a disastrous campaign period. His tumultuous week had him disrespecting a Gold Star mother and father, insinuating supporters of the Second Amendment would “take care of Hillary Clinton”, if she were elected. The nerve of Mr. Trump, after all he’s said about African-American’s- to now ask for our vote. His opening pitch falls flat, “You’re living in poverty, your schools are no good… 58% of your youth is unemployed — what the hell do you have to lose?” The “Donald” has spoken, apparently in a message to the African American community, “You’re living in poverty, you’re schools are no good… 58% of your youth is unemployed — what the hell do you have to lose?”
What the hell do we have to lose? Well, this is just a short list of “what the hell we have to lose” by supporting a Trump Presidency. 1.
Trump refused to appear at the NAACP Convention, which would have been an opportune time to express 2. his views regarding African-American voters. Now, after another, “re-boot” of his campaign Trump sounds more like the late country star Patsy Kline, “I’m sorry, so sorry, please accept my apology”.
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4. The presidential hopeful consistently expelled vomitus tweets, texts and statements derogatory towards, 5. Blacks, Hispanics and those of Mexican heritage, all who’ve listened recall his assault on the first AfricanAmerican President. An original “birther”, Trump demanded to see Presi6. dent Obama’s college grades, he cast doubt on Barack Obama’s country of birth. Those African Americans with parents, who fled the segregated south, remem- 7. ber stories of being asked for their “papers”. “Where, you goin’ boy? Let me see some ID.” Donald Trump is now asking for “vote of every single African American “, as expressed during one of his
Our dignity: after saying what he’s said about the African American Community? Voting Rights in 38 States-Voter Suppression efforts Recently obtained health insurance-repeal Obamacare Access to health care for women– defunding Planned Parenthood
Calm in the face of calamity. He will say anything Civility in the public sphere– Fanning the flames without considering the global impact. Down talking of racial hatred- he’s steadfast refused or hedge the economy, threatening to default on debt. on the role of the Ku Klux Klan or White SupremaThe wrong words spoken by a President can cause a cists (as if he didn’t want to upset them) global financial crash, causing everyday investors, Moral Compass – Lying in every sense imaginable 401K, Pension Funds to lose trillions in value. Alienabout President Obama ( founder of ISSIS) ating our NATO allies, cozy with to Russia’s, Vladimir Putin, and the list of dis-qualifiers goes on and on. For Respect– we all saw how he treated President the Trump campaign, the aforementioned is why any Obama. As a pioneer of the “Birther Movement” overture by the candidate to appeal to African AmeriHe shown no respect to the first Africancan voters will fall on deaf ears. American President,, what makes us think he will respect us!
New York Times Bestselling Author “Two Men, One Name, Two Fates” Wes Moore, Gives Passionate Presentation at Onondaga Community College
On Wednesday, August 24 at 11:15 a.m. New York Times Bestselling Author Wes Moore, appeared at Onondaga Community College. How do two people with the same name and similar life circumstances wind up living dramatically different lives? The answer is the subject of the New York Times bestseller, “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates.” The Wes Moore who experienced a high-level of success in his life shared his story with students and community members. Both Wes Moore’s were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up in fatherless homes in similar Baltimore neighborhoods. Both hung out on street corners and ran into trouble with the law. Wes Moore is a youth advocate, Army combat veteran, promising business leader and author. According
to Moore he was between two worlds, the prosperity of his classmates and overwhelming challenges faced by his neighbors—Wes began to act up and out, getting bad grades, along with suspensions, and delinquencies. His mother desperate to reverse his behavior sent him to military school in Pennsylvania. He discussed the military school and how he trying to escape 6 times. By the end of his time at military school Moore was company commander overseeing 125 cadets. He also was named a Rhodes Scholar. Moore described the process of publishing his book, and the tug of war that erupted over the name. He finally realized as he reflected, “The problem though, is that you’re missing the point, because you’re absolutely right it’s not about you, and it’s not about him, the name is completely irrelevant you could throw any name on that book title.” “The truth is there are Wes Moore’s that exist in every one of our communities in every one of our homes. I can imagine there’s not a single person in this auditorium right now who doesn’t have a Wes Moore in their life. Or at some point in their life have been the other Wes Moore. The name is completely irrelevant. The most
important thing about the title, it’s not the name, the most important thing about the title, is the other.” “In fact our society is full of ‘others’, people who might not look like us, people who may come from another part of the country or another part of the world.” He reminded his audience that they are there because someone else saw them there. “People you don’t know, people who came before us. There are people fighting for you and your future every day.” His presentation could have been made before a group of high school students as well as at the college level. Understanding the elements of poverty, police community relations, what’s going on in our cities today and challenging his audience to do something for someone besides themselves. He also questioned them on why they’re in school, and what is success? He concluded by discussing how you should have others around you. “If you get to the top of the hill and you’re alone then you’ve done something wrong.”
September is Gospel Music Heritage Month employee of GMCTV (now called UPtb). They were discussing how to create a day that would recognize the rich heritage of Gospel Music, that could be positioned to the advertisers and create original programming around this day.
Let us celebrate this great accomplishment and heritage by presenting activities, programs along with educational information on Gospel.
Be sure to read Dr. Hillsman’s most recent book on “Gospel Music: An African American Art Form” (by Congresswoman Sheilia Jackson Lee (Houston, Texas) Joan Hillsman, www.Friesenpress.com. This book contook the research paper that was created by Alvin tains the History of Gospel Music, and is designed for Williams on the rich legacy of Gospel Music and the general reader and academics. It contains lesson formed it into an actual Resolution that would be pre- plans and much more. sented to the House and Senate as H.Res.900[1] and in the Senate (S.Res.595)[2].
Celebrate the heritage of Gospel music! Gospel Heritage in the United States was established in June 2008, by dual legislation passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate designated September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. The mission is to educate and celebrate the art form and rich heritage of all genres of gospel music through word and song. The Gospel Music Heritage initiative, was conceived by Charles Humbard, CEO of UPtv and entertainment executive Alvin V. Williams, former
So in 2008, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) led the passing of a resolution in both chambers declaring September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. In each year since its establishment, both local and global celebrations have been held to educate and entertain diverse audiences with the rich history and legacy of Gospel.
Dr. Hillsman’s Book,“Gospel Music: An African American Art Form This book is designed for the general reader of gospel music, as well as those who incorporate gospel into their lesson plans on the academic level. “Gospel Music: An African American Art Form” provides music information on the heritage of gospel from its African roots, Negro spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel music trends. The mission and purpose of this book is to provide a framework of study of gospel music, which is in the mainstream of other music genres. There are 8 detailed sections, appendices and resources on gospel music which include African Roots and Characteristics and history, Negro Spirituals, Black Congregational Singing, Gospel history and Movement, Gripping effects: Cross Over Artists, Youth in Gospel, and Gospel Music in the Academic Curriculum with lesson plans. There is a wealth of knowledge on the cultural heritage of “Gospel Music As An Art Form.” Joan Rucker-Hillsman, a native of Anderson, South Carolina, received a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music Education degrees from Howard University, matriculated at Catholic University of America in the Doctor of Music Arts program, and received a Ph.D in Musicology from The Union Insti-
tute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Her Doctoral Dissertation was on “Sequential Instructions for Administering Gospel Music in an Academic Setting”. Dr. Hillsman is a lecturer, performer, composer and a well-known Church Music Consultant with international recognition. She is also an author of several books, including the second edition of this revised compilation, “Gospel Music: An African American Art Form”, McGraw Hill Publisher. She is on the National Board of Directors of the James Cleveland Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), served in the Academic Division as S Scholarship Chairperson, and currently chairs the National Collegiate Night: “Gospel Goes to College”, a program which was proposed and established by her. She has worked on the college/university level serving on Doctoral committees for several institutions of higher education. She worked on a project, “African American Music Concepts” at Harvard University with the late renowned professor, Eileen Southern. eral capacities of Music Ministry, as a consultant and Dr. Hillsman retired as Supervising Director of Music Minister of Music. Her travels have taken her to Lonfor all of the D. C. Public Schools (1996), and was apdon, Paris, Spain, Alex Haley’s Village (Jufuru in Senepointed Professor of Music and Director of the Bowie (Continued on page 6) State University Gospel Choir. She has served in sev-
Syracuse Stage announces new writing competition for middle school students
SYRACUSE, NY – Central New York middle school students will have an opportunity to participate in a nationwide playwriting competition as Syracuse Stage serves as a regional host for Word to the World— Young Playwrights for Change.
Syracuse Stage is Nov. 4. Writers of the submitted plays will be invited to Syracuse Stage for workshops on Nov. Entering its fourth year, Young Playwrights for Change 19 and Dec. 10. Final is a collaborative national middle school playwriting play revisions will be competition run by Theatre for Young Audiences/USA due at Syracuse (TYA/USA) and the American Alliance for Theatre and Stage no later than Education (AATE). Around the country, local theatres Dec. 23. serve as regional sponsors for the competition. Students submit plays to the regional sponsor, in this Syracuse Stage will case Syracuse Stage, which is the first theatre in Cen- announce the winner tral New York to host the competition. The winners of the regional conof each regional contest will have their plays entered test on Jan. 6, 2017. in the national competition. The winning play will then be entered in The mission of Young Playwrights for Change is to the national compeproduce meaningful conversations that will ripple tition, and will also across the nation to provoke change. The goal is to be performed in spark conversation and discussion throughout classApril as part of Syrarooms, schools, and communities. Each year, students cuse Stage’s annual are asked to address a specific topic in their plays. The high school Young Playwrights Festival. theme for 2016/2017 is Anti-Bullying. Plays must be no longer than 10 minutes in duration. The winner of the national competition, along with a parent or guardian, will be invited to a theatre conYoung Playwrights for Change is open to students vention for a reading of the winning play. The winning grades 6 – 8. As a regional host, Syracuse Stage will play and up to eight others will also be included in an accept two entries selected by teachers from each anthology published by TYA Press. participating school. The deadline for submission to Sigma Alpha Iota, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She served as co-chair for the First National Historicalgar-The Gambia), Sweden and many other places. Her ly Black College and University (HBCU) Conductor’s community services are too numerous to mention. Summit at the John F. Kennedy Center in 2008 under However, she holds the “Key to the City of Detroit”, Toni Roy, Project Director. Dr. Hillsman is a member Michigan (presented by the late Mayor Coleman of MENC, Music Education National Conference, curYoung), listed in several Marquis Directories, “Who’s rently renamed National Association for Music EducaWho in Education, Who’s Who in the World”, to name tion (NAFME), headquartered in Reston, Virginia. a few of its entries. In Washington, D.C. she received Dr. Hillsman relocated to Syracuse, New York in 2010 a “Neighborhood Grant”, which resulted in Joan Hillsand continued her advocacy for the arts and commuman’s Day in the Nation’s Capital, awarded by former nity volunteering. She worked on the “Say Yes to EduMayor Marion Barry, and received accolades for cation” program served as clinician for its Summer forming the “D.C.’s First Gospel Homeless Choir”. She Institute, serves on the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma Sigma Sigma, (Continued from page 5)
Teachers interested in participating in the regional contest are invited to attend information sessions at Syracuse Stage on Sep. 15 and 22 at 4 p.m. For more information, or to reserve a place at the information sessions, contact Kate Laissle, assistant director of education, Syracuse Stage, at 442-7755 or kmlaissl@syr.edu. Jr. Program, Hendricks Chapel Annual Concerts, works on Harriet Tubman Projects, served on Mayor Stephanie Miner’s Arts Transitional Team, and her Women’s Commission. She is currently the CEO of Joan Hillsman’s Music Network, Inc. (JHMN). She has one son, Quentin Hillsman, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Syracuse University. Contributors Author Dr. Joan Rucker-Hillsman Foreword Dr. James Boyer for the late Dr. Horace Boyer Editor Dominique Lloyd
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Cancer Screening Your Health is Important: Onondaga County to Offer free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services Men and women need to get regular health care screenings. The Cancer Services Program (CSP) can help. The CSP offers free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services for those without health insurance: Breast Screening for Women Age 40 and Older • Breast Exams • Mammograms Cervical Screening for Women Age 40 and Older • Pelvic Exams • Pap Tests Colorectal Testing for Men and Women Age 50 and Older • Home Stool Kit (Fecal Immunochemical Test) • Screening Colonoscopy Screening services are provided at a variety of convenient locations throughout Onondaga County. Call us today at 435-3653 to see if you are eligible for a free breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening.
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Just The Basics Financial Literacy Presents: A Workshop and Dinner for Hybrid Professionals
Are you utilizing soft skills for your employer that you wish you could be leveraging for your personal life?
What's the one advantage that you have over full -time entrepreneurs?
How can you increase efficiency with limited time and multiple calendars--How do you maximize evenings and weekends? Me'Shae Brooks-Rolling, from Just The Basics Financial Literacy will host a Workshop and Dinner for Hybrid Professionals. This workshop has been specifically designed for professionals who work a traditional job and also run a small business enterprise or are also engaged in passion pursuits.
This forum provides a safe haven and confidential environment where you can find support with likeminded peer professionals, share survival strategies and network.
Only 30 seats available and no walk-ins allowed, so don't wait to RSVP workshop and dinner for Hybrid The workshop/dinner will be held at Central New York Professionals - Tickets Community Foundation, Inc. - 431 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY, Friday, September 30, 2016 from 5:30 Event Description PM to 9:00 PM. The cost for the workshop/dinner What if your day job assumes you have no other $59. life?
How much do your boss and coworkers need to know about your external pursuits? Should you be Facebook Friends with your Co-workers?
What are the two things you should do while you are still gainfully employed?
How do you determine if your pursuit is a business or a hobby?
Is volunteerism competing for time that could be invested in your business enterprise?
Why not make life easier on yourself and clock in and out like 9 to 5ers?
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What if you happen to like your day job?
Meet people who refuse to wait until retirement to live life to its fullest! NETWORKING/COCKTAIL RECEPTION TO FOLLOW AT THE NEARBY CROWNE PLAZA!
Camillus Senior Center Parking Lot Improvement Project Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for the Camillus Senior Center Parking Lot Improvement Project will be received by the Town Clerk’s Office, Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13219 until 11:00 A.M. local time September 22, 2016 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received for the following Contract(s): Contract No. 1 – Camillus Senior Center Parking Lot Improvements – This project involves the removal of deteriorated pavement and installation of new subbase material, pavement, and pavement markings. The approximate size of the parking lot is 13,000 square feet. Contract Documents, including Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Labor and Employment, Additional Instructions, Bid Documents, Agreement, General Conditions, General Requirements, Specifications, Contract Drawings and any Addenda, may be examined free of charge at the following locations: Onondaga County Community Development Division 1100 Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. 443 Electronics Parkway Liverpool, New York 13088 Town of Camillus 4600 W Genesee Street Syracuse, New York 13219 Electronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., by providing contact information to jfelber@bartonandloguidice.com. Download instructions will be provided upon receipt of a valid email address. Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. This is an exempt capital improvement project, and Bidders shall not include in their bid sales and compensating use taxes on the cost of materials which are to be incorporated into the work and which are to be separately sold by the Contractor to the Town of Camillus prior to incorporation into the work of the Contract. This project is funded (in part) by a grant from the Onondaga County Community Development Division. Approximately 75% of the total project cost will be financed with federal money. Bidders will be required to commit themselves to a goal for minority business participation in this Contract. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. The right is reserved to waive any informalities in the Bid and to reject any or all Bids.
Farm Fresh Mobile Markets September’s Schedule The Farm Fresh Mobile Market brings fresh produce to locations where people live, work, and play! The goal of the FFMM is to increase access to healthy foods in high need area. The Farm Fresh Mobile Market offers healthy vegetables and fruits as well as education, samples, and food demonstrations at select sites.
Miner Announces Joint Schools Construction Board Enacts 20% Goals for Minority, City Resident Hiring & Contracting Project Labor Agreement Includes Minority, Local Hiring Goals and Commitment to Workforce Development from Labor Unions
links our public dollars with workforce development into a true investment in the people of the City of Syracuse.”
677, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Miner: PLA Links Public Dollars and Workforce DevelIronworkers Local opment Into a True Investment in the People of Syra60, Construction cuse The new PLA, enacted in a and General Labormeeting at City Hall today ers Local 633, Interby the JSCB’s board, sets national Union of specific goals for the secOperating Engineers ond phase of the JSCB, Local 158, Internawhich is expected to untional Union of Opdertake projects in dozerating Engineers Technical Engineering Division Local ens of school buildings across the City of Syracuse. 158, District Council Number 4 Painters Local 31, the The first goal is to have 20% MWBE contractors (12% United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of minority and 8% women). The second is 20% minority the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Local 267, the hiring, measured in overall man or United Union woman hours. The final requirement, of Waternewly added to the JSCB project, is a proofers and goal of 20% of City residents hired on SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mayor Stephanie A. Miner anAllied Workthe project, measured in overall man or nounced today that the Joint Schools Construction ers Local woman hours. These goals were first Board (JSCB) had enacted a project labor agreement 195, the outlined in the JSCB Phase II Diversity (PLA) which prioritizes hiring of minority workers, City Sheet Metal Plan, adopted in 2014. The PLA enactresidents, and Minority and Women-Owned Business Workers ment formalizes these goals for the Enterprises (MWBE) as subcontractors for Phase II of International project. the project. The goals of the new agreement, unprecAssociation edented in any City of Syracuse project, are for 20% in As part of the PLA, labor unions which Local 58, the each of these areas. This builds off the success plan to work on the project have agreed International demonstrated in Phase I of the JSCB, where goals of to place workers who are graduates of Brotherhood 15% MWBE contractors and 20% minority workers JSCB-sponsored or partnered training programs into of Teamsters Local 317, the International Union of were achieved. their apprenticeship programs, assigning them to Elevator Constructors Local 62, and the Sprinkler available work opportunities as part of the school Fitters Local 669. “Rebuilding our schools is a commitment to the next reconstruction program. The unions will be working generation of Syracusans, ensuring they have the best In the first phase of the JSCB project, goals of hiring with the conenvironment to 15% MBWE contractors (9% minorities and 6% womtractors on the achieve academic en) and 20% minority hiring (10% men and 10% womproject to acsuccess surrounden) were achieved. These goals, as part of the $150 complish this ing them every million Phase I project demonstrated the largest comgoal. Particiday. A part of our mitment to minority hiring and MWBE contracting in pating unions commitment to the City of Syracuse. include the our children is Central and The Miner administration has made minority and local giving opportunity Northern New hiring a cornerstone of its efforts to address poverty to their parents York Building in the City of Syracuse. In 2013, the Syracuse Industriand neighbors to and Construc- al Development Agency (SIDA) instituted a local labor have the dignity tion Trades policy requiring all contractors and suppliers involved of good work, the Council, the in projects supported by the agency be locally owned steady and fair International and operated. Additionally, SIDA added language in wages that help Association of their application stating their preference for compaworking families Heat and Frost nies receiving SIDA benefits to provide opportunities succeed and rebuild our community,” said Mayor Insulators and Allied Workers Local 30, the Boilermak- for the purchase of goods and services from certified Miner, who serves as the Chair of the JSCB Board. ers Union Local 175, the Bricklayers and Allied Craft minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises, “These goals, which I know the City and our partners Local 2, the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters businesses specifically located in the City of Syracuse, are steadfastly committed to achieving, will make a Local 277, the International Brotherhood of Electrical and business enterprises which employ City of Syradifference in the lives of many City residents who are Workers Local 43, District Council For of Glaziers Local cuse residents. struggling to make ends meet. This historic agreement