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On September 8, 2020, warning that independent music and live event venues throughout Central New York and the rest of the state face an uncertain future without dedicated federal assistance, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, standing at Westcott Theater, pushed to provide vital support for independent live event and music venues through the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act (S. 4258). Schumer, a cosponsor of the legislation, said that 90% of independent venues report that they will have to close permanently without federal funding, according to a survey of National Independent Venue Association members. Schumer said that the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act is crucial to saving independent venues, like concert halls, theaters, and other places of entertainment, including The Westcott Theater, Syracuse Stage, The Red House, Landmark Theatre, Neslon Odeon and the 443 Social Club, which generate economic activity within communities and host popular events for Central New Yorkers. Schumer said the Senate needs to act in an immediate way if independent venues are going to stay afloat and he will fight to include federal assistance for independent venues in any upcoming coronavirus relief legislation.