Cayuga Community College

AUBURN, NY - Law Scholar Alfred E. Piombino will lead a rare, in-person New York State Notary Public Workshop on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Cayuga Community College Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn. Parking is free and no car permit is required. This event is the only in-person training event of its kind in Central New York.
This acclaimed program provides a comprehensive review of the New York State Notary Public role, duties and responsibilities and delivers effective official state law examination preparation.
“Attendance at this seminar is a must for every prospective Notary Public to properly prepare for the serious legal authority, duties and myriad responsibilities of holding this public officer appointment,” said Alfred E. Piombino, the state course pioneer and faculty.
“Simply taking and passing the 40-question examination, implemented in 1950 by New York Secretary of State Thomas J. Curran, is a good start, but it’s not sufficient preparation by itself to fully understand and execute all the required duties,” said Piombino.
“First appointed as a New York Notary Public in 1981, I easily passed the state law examination because I was a business school student, but I really didn’t fully understand the scope and depth of my duty which inspired my further legal research," he adds.
“This frustration with a lack of accurate, adequate resources sparked my sense of intellectual curiosity and was the catalyst of forty years of passion for dedicating myself to this niche, legal scholarship, researching, writing and teaching - to not only help other legal practitioners better protect themselves from legal liability, but also to protect the integrity of the civil and criminal court systems,” adds Piombino.
“Notarial legal ineptitude, intentional or unintentional, definitively leads to the insidious denigration of all courts, erodes public confidence and stymies good-faith efforts to effectively and fairly deliver justice to litigants, victims and defendants," Piombino emphasized. 
The New York Secretary of State administers the proctored, written law examination through the Department of State on a regular basis in North Syracuse and throughout New York, but not at the training event. Official examination schedules will be distributed at the briefing. Four sample law examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the briefing.
Piombino is a highly acclaimed teacher, court expert witness, prolific book author, past state court official and former State University of New York (SUNY) college business law faculty. He is the renowned scholar on New York Notary Law and Practice and the original curriculum developer and faculty of Notary Public educational programs at scores of public and private colleges throughout New York, including Cayuga Community College, Onondaga Community College, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Jefferson, Herkimer College, and Tompkins-Cortland Community College.
US Citizenship is not required for any applicant, nor is a felony conviction an automatic disqualification from receiving an appointment by the New York Secretary of State.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) union member-state employees may submit a CSEA Tuition Benefit Voucher to pay for the full cost of the training course; plus the CSEA Certification &amp; Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement Benefit is also available to reimburse union member state employees for the NYS examination fee.
Space is very limited for this Central New York, special author appearance and pre-registration is required. The required textbook (Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York) is included in the college fee and will be distributed to all registrants on the day of the event. The cost of the half-day program is $125.
Piombino will also be appearing at Cayuga Community College on the following locations, dates and times: Friday, May 1, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Fulton Campus (Oswego County) and Monday, May 11, 2026 from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. Auburn Campus (Cayuga County).
Specifically for New York State Notary Public commission holders, a special New York State Notary Law Update Briefing is scheduled on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Cayuga Community College Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn.
For more information or to register on-line, visit the Cayuga Community College website <a href="https://registration.xendirect.com/Cayuga/searchResults.cfm?searchId=57" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://registration.xendirect.com/Cayuga/searchResults.cfm?searchId=57</a>
Community Education &amp; Workforce Development Courses or call Cayuga Community College on 315-294-8841 for more information. Purchase orders are accepted from government agencies.

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NYS Notary Exam Prep at Cayuga CC Auburn/Fulton led by Law Scholar Alfred E. Piombino

Pink Rock Culture Co-op 201 E Jefferson St Syracuse, NY 13202

Ada Setlik and her band- Jobi Arcila (bass), Liam Morrisey (guitar), and Ben Gross (drums) blend a seamless mix of popular pop music and original indie tunes into an enjoyable and entertaining show. Their love of good vibes and quality musicianship creates a light atmosphere for anyone in ear shot to enjoy what's being played and find the fun in any song.
Leeya is an indie folk singer based in NYC and Syracuse, NY. She is thrilled to be playing with Thomas Williams, Gianna Moore, and Ivan Malcolm! Leeya’s music combines contemporary sapphic pop-rock with American folk style. Listen to her songs, “Purple Bungalow” and “Human” out on all streaming platforms!
Fever Dream is a rock band from the Syracuse area that takes influence from Green Day, Greta Van Fleet, Blink-182 and similar bands. Made of vocalist Emerson Carracedo, guitarist Zach Kile, bassist Nate Kile, and drummer Aidan Norton, FEVER DREAM have a unique ability to transform popular hits into their own high energy style.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144043/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Leeya, Ada Setlik, Fever Dream Share

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Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural institutions on Saturday, May 2. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to celebrated museums and cultural institutions across the country during the first full weekend of every month. 
Learn something new this month with a visit to a participating cultural institution, including: 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.most.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museum of Science &amp; Technology (MOST)</a>, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13202 </li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.uticachildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Utica Children’s Museum</a>, 106 Memorial Pkwy., Utica, NY 13501 </li></ul>
Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

Local Event: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend 

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend 

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural...

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural institutions on Sunday, May 3. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to celebrated museums and cultural institutions across the country during the first full weekend of every month. 
Learn something new this month with a visit to a participating cultural institution, including: 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.most.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museum of Science &amp; Technology (MOST)</a>, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY 13202 </li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.uticachildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Utica Children’s Museum</a>, 106 Memorial Pkwy., Utica, NY 13501 </li></ul>
Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

Pink Rock Culture Co-op

Art Cafe at Pink Rock Culture Co-op presents COLLAGE BUFFET!
Get creative in a social sober safe space with us!
Pink Rock Culture Co-op will provide art materials and an eclectic trove of 2d collage elements and ephemera for self-guided collage art experiences ranging from collage artwork, decoupage, junk journaling, vision boarding, and mixed-media. Bring projects from home or start new project from scratch!
Tea/coffee/seltzer/water concessions available (but attendees can BYOB non-alcohol beverages as well!)
$10/person
Questions, ideas, private event requests, and RSVP to <a href="mailto:pinkrockcoop@gmail.com" target="_blank">pinkrockcoop@gmail.com</a><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143977/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Art Cafe : Collage Buffet

Art Cafe : Collage Buffet

Art Cafe at Pink Rock Culture Co-op presents COLLAGE BUFFET!
Get creative in a social sober safe space with us!
Pink Rock...

A soulful rock concert featuring Bird and Byron with support by 2 local expressive-alt-indie acts, The Light Beams and Asphodel. Doors 6:30pm. $10 presale / $15 day-of
Bird and Byron are an indie rock and soul duo based in Nashville, TN. After launching their careers in Los Angeles, Blake (Bird) and Nick (Byron) returned to their hometown of Columbus, OH during the pandemic. There, they released their first four singles, a music video for Life Is a Bore, and began their One Take Tuesday series, which drew attention from artists such as James Taylor, Willow Smith, Coldplay, and Noah Kahan.
The success of One Take Tuesday led to the recording of their debut EP at Nashville’s Bomb Shelter with producer Andrija Tokic, followed by sold-out shows and festival appearances.
Since relocating to Nashville in 2022, Bird and Byron have headlined national tours, supported acts like Ocean Alley, Durand Jones and Old Crow Medicine Show, released two additional EPs, and grown their audience to over 250,000 monthly Spotify listeners and 100,000+ TikTok followers. They’ve secured sync placements in film and television, became the flagship artist for Lions Gate Records, and released their debut album in July 2023.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/139546/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Ticket &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Bird and Byron w/s/g Asphodel, The Light Beams

Bird and Byron w/s/g Asphodel, The Light Beams

 A soulful rock concert featuring Bird and Byron with support by 2 local expressive-alt-indie acts, The Light Beams and...

Mohegan Manor Restaurant & Lounge

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Mohegan Manor in Baldwinsville, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Baldwinsville? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140367/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Baldwinsville, NY

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Baldwinsville, NY

WHAT IS THE SYRACUSE STORY PROJECT?
A monthly open-mic storytelling event in which anyone in the audience can share a 5-minute story on the night's theme.
THE NIGHTLY PROGRAM
Doors at 6:30pm. Storyteller hopefuls put their name in a hat
Event begins at 7:00pm. Local poet and MC, Tim Carter, will kick things off. Most nights will kick off with a short performance by a local artist.
10 stories, 5 minutes each. One by one, storytellers are randomly chosen from the hat and take the stage to share their personal story.
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
We follow The Moth storytelling guidelines. Check out the link in our bio for more info, but here are the basics:
. It must be TRUE. . It must be ON THEME. . It must have STAKES. . It must be YOUR STORY TO TELL. . It must be ON TIME (5 min max!) . It must be TOLD, not read. (No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.)
The following should never be included in your story, · Racial slurs or hate speech. · Caricatures, "explaining" a culture that is not your own. · Making another person's identity the punchline. · Celebrating unwanted sexual advances.
ELEMENTS OF A GREAT STORY
Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention.
Connect with the audience. Choose a meaningful story. Show what you value and who you are.
It should be more than an anecdote. How did it feel emotionally, how you were affected, how did you react?
Practice, practice, practice .... but remember that rote memorization can kill the vibe!
Stick the landing! Tie up your story with a clear ending, make it clear that you ended in a different place than you started.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144044/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Syracuse Story Project: "Moth" style Storytelling

Syracuse Story Project: "Moth" style Storytelling

WHAT IS THE SYRACUSE STORY PROJECT?
A monthly open-mic storytelling event in which anyone in the audience can share a 5-minute...

Catherine Cummings Theatre

We’re excited to announce our upcoming event, Return to the Oz: A Syracuse International Film Festival Celebration, taking place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Catherine Cummings Theatre in Cazenovia, NY.
This magical evening will feature three screenings (4 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM) of the 1964 animated film Return to the Oz, along with red carpet photo ops, an Oz-themed raffle basket, and community fun for all ages.&nbsp;
Adults: $10 | Kids 12 &amp; Under: FREE&nbsp;
 We’re <a tabindex="-1" href="https://null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>currently seeking partners and sponsors to help bring this celebration to life and to showcase your business or organization to a vibrant audience of film lovers, families, and local supporters.
Sponsorship opportunities may include:
Logo placement on event materials, social media, and signage
Complimentary event passes
On-site booth or display space
Mentions during screenings and press coverage
We would love to discuss how we can collaborate and highlight your business as part of this special community event.

Local Event: Return to the Oz: A Syracuse International Film Festival Celebration

Return to the Oz: A Syracuse International Film...

We’re excited to announce our upcoming event, Return to the Oz: A Syracuse International Film Festival Celebration, taking...

Return to the Oz: A Syracuse International Film Festival Celebration

Pride on Screen: Best LGBTQI+ &nbsp;
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026&nbsp;
📍 Catherine Cummings Theatre 22 Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035&nbsp;
🕝 Event Schedule Doors Open: 6:00 PM &nbsp;
6:30 PM Feature Presentation: Immediately following the shorts block Q&amp;A / Community Discussion: Following the feature screening Event Concludes: Approximately 10:00 PM 🎬&nbsp;
About the Event “Pride on Screen” brings together diverse voices from across the globe—filmmakers who challenge convention, amplify representation, and move audiences through authentic, thought-provoking narratives. This special Pride Month screening is part of the Syracuse International Film Festival’s year-round programming, highlighting the power of film to connect and uplift all audiences.&nbsp;
🎟 Admission General Admission: $10 &amp; Groups of 10: $75🏳️‍🌈&nbsp;
Catherine Cummings Theatre is a beautifully restored historic venue in the heart of Cazenovia. With professional projection and sound, the theatre offers an intimate, inclusive environment perfect for this celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema.&nbsp;
🔗 Presented By @Syracuse International Film Festival, Inc.

Local Event: Pride on Screen Glitter & Doom

Pride on Screen Glitter & Doom

Pride on Screen: Best LGBTQI+  
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 
📍 Catherine Cummings Theatre 22 Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia, NY...

Alternative, Indie, Grunge, Rock, Shoegaze, Prog, Psyche - whatever you want to label it, label it good because this will be a fun show combining the powers of 3 stellar local bands: Porch Couch, Odd Effrrtt, and Fantasia.
6:30 doors $12 presale / $15 door<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143978/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Porch Couch, Odd Effrrtt, Fantasia

Porch Couch, Odd Effrrtt, Fantasia

Alternative, Indie, Grunge, Rock, Shoegaze, Prog, Psyche - whatever you want to label it, label it good because this will be a...

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