On Saturday, October 24th, residents in Buffalo can pick up free smoke detectors and batteries at one of three open houses.

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Engine 23, 106 Collingwood at Bailey

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Engine 36, 860 Hertel Avenue

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Engine 19, 209 Forest Avenue at Hawley

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The album, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, is a companion piece to the Michael Jackson’s This Is It Movie and features the music that inspired the film, demo recordings and two versions of the previously unreleased song, “This Is It”.

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The makers of Tylenol is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008

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Click here for more information about the Erie County Clerk’s Office “Passport on the Move” program.

Click here to find out where to get assistance or to donate to the families and towns affected by the severe flooding last week.

It began as a simple way to help the troops and now, Jammies for GIs is about to shine in the national spotlight.

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Buffalo musicians host a 25 hour non stop free event to aid in ending hunger issues in WNY.

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Applications are being taken for the 2009 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Attached is a copy of the application that must be completed and returned to the Department of Community Services, 65 Niagara Square Room 1701, Buffalo, New York 14202. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications can be returned Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, May 29, 2009. Those who fail to meet the application deadline will be put on a waiting list and your chances of obtaining employment will be diminished.

To be eligible for this program you must be a City of Buffalo resident between the ages of 14 and 21 and you must turn age 14 by May 31, 2009.

In order to determine your eligibility for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, the following items must be documented and returned with your completed application:

1. Working Papers for all youth under age 18

o Ages 14-15 (Blue Card)

o Ages 16-17 (Green Card)

2. Birth Certificate
3. Proof of Buffalo Residency (Utility Bills, Lease Agreement)
4. Family Income
5. Social Security Card
6. Attending School (Most recent School Report Card or Transcript)
7. Tax Forms

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact (716) 851-5627.

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 607-732-1237

Electricians Recruit Apprentices

ELMIRA, NY (03/13/2009; 1638)(readMedia)– The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Elmira, Local 139, will conduct recruitment from March 13, 2009 through February 12, 2010 for six electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the local, 508 College Ave., Elmira, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second Friday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 17 years old at the time of interview – 18 at the time of indenture.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) – must provide official transcript for high school (or GED) after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must show evidence of successful completion of one year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course with a passing grade after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must provide results of a physical examination and a drug test at the sponsor’s expense after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience after selection and prior to indenture to receive consideration for such training and/or experience.
• Must qualify for the interview using the electrical trade’s aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites and classroom training.
• Have a valid driver’s license – proof required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident of the union’s jurisdiction for at least six months — all of Chemung and Steuben Counties; Townships of Allen, Almond, Alfred, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Granger, Grove, Hume, Independence, Ward, Wellsville, West Almond, and Willing and that portion of Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and Scio east of the Genesee River located in Allegany County; Townships of Dix, Montour, Orange, Reading and Tyrone located in Schuyler County; and Townships of Barton and Nichols located in Tioga County.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 607-732-1237.

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.

Uniland Development Company will be hosting a Job Fair for those applicants interested in working at the brand new Avant / Embassy Suites Hotel which is under construction downtown and expected to open in June. The Job Fair will be held on April 17th and 18th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Avant location, 200 Delaware Avenue.