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New comedy produced by Kevin Hart was shot in Syracuse last year By Russ Tarby Contributing writer The “Prom Dates” prom-iere fundraiser screening will take place at American High, 800 Fourth St., starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, with a red carpet photo opp followed by the film at 7 p.m. and a post-movie dance at 8:30 p.m. in the gym. Prom attire is encouraged, and the
prom is in support of the nonprofit Academy at American High. There is a suggested $5 donation, and contributions to support the Academy’s mission of training and empowering young filmmakers are encouraged. “Prom Dates,” produced by comedian Kevin Hart and directed by Kim Nguyen, is described as a coming-of-age comedy about two best friends who scramble to find
new dates after their original plans fall apart. The 16th movie shot in Syracuse by American High also stars John Michael Higgins and comedian Chelsea Handler. When American High filmed scenes locally last year, it hired more than 1,000 local extras to appear in the movie. “Prom Dates” also starts streaming this week on Hulu.
NOPL receives $30k grant from state
Shaylene Harris, NOPL
Pictured from left are Erin Cassidy, Manager, NOPL Brewerton, Sarah Heukrath, Youth Services Librarian, NOPL North Syracuse; William Hastings, Assistant Director, NOPL & Manager, NOPL North Syracuse; Amanda Travis, Director, NOPL; Jessie Brill, Deputy Director of Grants and Policy - Senator John Mannion’s office, NYS 50th District. The Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) hosted Jessie Brill, director of grants and policy for Senator John W. Mannion, at its North Syracuse branch recently to announce a $30,000 grant award from New York state. The funding will be split between
the NOPL Brewerton, NOPL Cicero and NOPL North Syracuse branches. NOPL patrons, staff and board members attended to thank the senator for facilitating the grant, which will support enhancements to library infrastructure to improve its services to
the community. The funds will be used for facility improvements at each of the branches, such as a drive-up book return at NOPL Brewerton, parking lot repairs at NOPL North Syracuse, and carpet and accessible furniture at NOPL Cicero.
Encore Youth Productions holds ribbon cutting
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A ribbon cutting Cutting for Encore Youth Productions, 800 4th St., Liverpool, was held on April 24. Children from Encore Youth Productions were on hand and light refreshments were served. Encore Youth Productions is a nonprofit children’s theatre program committed to creating fun and high-quality music, theatre and dance instruction for all students. For more information visit eypsyracuse.com.
parade canceled Mayor pledges to restart in 2025 By Russ Tarby Contributing writer An annual tradition dating back 103 years, the Liverpool Memorial Day parade has been canceled this year. But American Legion Post 188 will still observe the holiday with a 9 a.m. service at Johnson Park followed by a ceremony at the Village Cemetery, on Monday May 27. Mayor Stacy Finney pointed to the ongoing staffing shortage at the Liverpool Police Department as the primary reason for the parade’s cancellation. “This was an extremely difficult decision to make,” Finney said, “but I am hopeful for the coming years.” To assure the parade’s return next year, village government is adding a budget line of $6,000 for the Memorial Day Parade. “And we’re forming a committee,” Finney said. When the parade was established in 1921, it was organized and presented by American Legion Post 188. A World War I veteran named Fred Kies coordinated Memorial Day ceremonies for 60 years, from 1918 to 1978. Current Post 188 Commander Ken Palmer noted that the parade was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, and wet weather washed out the parade in other years such as 2003 and 2017. “At any time if there is severe rain, thunder and lightning,” Palmer said, “the parade would be canceled, but the cemetery ceremony would still be held.” The cemetery tradition involves the placement of a memorial wreath and the playing of “Taps.” Even during the pandemic, Palmer said, “Post 188 still conducted brief programs to honor our veterans.” Finney encouraged village residents to consider attending parades in nearby towns and villages on May 27. “Many local villages that will be having a parade would welcome the village of Liverpool citizens in honoring all who made the ultimate sacrifice,” she said. At noon on Monday, May 27, at Johnson Park the Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Series will kick off its 2024 season with a free concert by Off the Ground, a Syracuse Area Music Award-winning rock band based in Liverpool.
LCSD schedules Voter Registration Day on May 14 Residents living in the Liverpool Central School District can vote during the LCSD School Budget and Board of Education election, as well as the Liverpool Public Library Budget vote, on May 21. Voters must be: 3 Citizens of the United States; 3 18 years of age or older; 3 Residents of the school district for at least a 30day period immediately preceding the election; and 3 Registered with the district Board of Voter Registration or the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Residents who have registered to vote with LCSD, and have maintained that registration by voting in a school district election within the last four calendar years, are properly registered to vote. Residents who are not registered with the district can do so on Tuesday, May 14, at the District Office (195 Blackberry Road in Bayberry) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who currently are registered to vote with the Onondaga County Board of Elections also may vote in school and library elections with no further registration. However, those who are not also entered in the school district register of voters may experience a slight delay at the polls because they will be asked to execute poll records for the district voter file before they will be permitted to vote. Qualified voters who wish to vote early, will be away from home, or are otherwise unable to vote in person may vote by absentee or early ballot. Absentee and early ballots can be mailed to residents until May 14. After May 14, residents must pick them up in Room 1 of the District Office. To obtain an absentee or early ballot application, or for more information, contact the Office of the Deputy Superintendent at 315-622-7148. The District Clerk must receive absentee or early ballots no later than 5 p.m. on the Liverpool Central School Budget Vote Day (May 21).
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