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Join Peter Vazquez & Ayesha Kreutz on the Next Step Show for a great conversation with La'Ron D. Singletary, Candidate for Congress in the New York’s 25th Congressional District and Virginia Eleanor McIntyre, Mezzosoprano, and winner of numerous international competitions.
La’Ron Singletary was born and raised in Rochester, New York and is a graduate of the Rochester City School District. Growing up, La’Ron was taught that hard work, plus sacrifice, would equate to success. Education was important in the Singletary household. However, it was also understood that entering a vocation after high school was just as important as he and his sibling began to navigate adulthood. The dream of his parents was to give their children a better chance at the future, while striving to leave future generations better than the current.
Upon graduating from John Marshall High School and Monroe Community College, La’Ron earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Keuka College in 2006. From there, he attended SUNY Brockport College and graduated in 2009 with a Master of Public Administration Degree.
After graduating from Monroe Community College, La’Ron joined the Rochester Police Department. Serving in a variety of assignments, he received numerous awards, attended career focused conferences, and graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Session #266. In 2016, he received the International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 Under 40 Award which recognizes individuals who exemplify leadership and commitment to their profession. He has served on numerous panel discussions on the topic of law enforcement and leadership. Following an award-winning career that spanned 20-years, La’Ron ultimately rose through the ranks to become the Police Chief in the City that made him to the man he is today.
La’Ron grew up in the City of Rochester and currently calls the Town of Henrietta his home. Having spent half of his life in service and leadership positions in our community, he will continue to be a staunch advocate for principles that define faith, family, and friends. He will continue the advocacy in Washington, D.C. so that everyone has a chance at prosperity in the hope of achieving the American Dream.
La’Ron has a passion for servant leadership and is eager to reform systems that have been plaguing our residents. Empowering our families with school choice, improving our educational system, and expanding business opportunities to help our residents thrive is why La’Ron is running for Congress in New York’s 25th Congressional District.
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Virginia Eleanor McIntyre, Mezzosoprano, winner of numerous international competitions (Fasano, Civenna, Concorso Giuseppe Di Stefano -Trapani) her impressive vocal extension has allowed her to perform a wide range of roles. She began her long career in her teens in Rochester, NY as a mezzosoprano “belter” in Musical Theater productions - Dick Tracy (Black Pearl), Hair (Sheila), You’re a good man Charlie Brown (Snoopy), Red Sneaks (Teresina-including a local NBC TV solo performance), Pinocchio, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Narrator), Oklahoma (Ado Annie) while participating as a classical soloist for the Rochester Bach Children’s Chorus (in collaboration with the Rochester Philharmonic). She went on to study Vocal Performance at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music where she played the roles of La Ciesca (Gianni Schicchi), Papagena (Die Zaubeflote), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus) and Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni).
In Mantova, Italy she was awarded a place in Enzo Dara’s Young Artist Program with the Role of Donna Eleonora (Prima la musica, poi le parole- Salieri) while recording various classical CD’s. After performing in various operas in the North of Italy Musetta (La Boheme), Vera (Nadeya), Liù (Turandot), Leonora (Il Trovatore) – La Fenice Summer Festival in Marghera, Santuzza (Cavalleria Rusticana)- Tuscany Summer Festival Peccioli, it became clear that her voice had matured offering darker velvety tones.
This would eventually lead her to study roles that showcase the full range of her voice like Eboli (Don Carlo), Amneris (Aida), Azucena (Il Trovatore) as a mezzosoprano. Since then, she has performed in various theatres across Europe including the prestigious Fondazione del Teatro Coccia in Novara where she recently played Silvyane in the acclaimed “La Vedova Allegra”, as well as Maddalena (Rigoletto) in Parma, La Ciesca (Gianni Schicchi) Cirella Opera Festival, Fenena (Nabucco) in San Dona di Piave, Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana) in Busseto and Milan and Preziosilla (La Forza del Destino) in Teatro Astra in the Veneto Region.
