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Countdown to Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd! Community Turns Out In Record Numbers For The First Day of Early Voting Which Continues Now Through the Weekend! Page 14 Office of Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes Apologizes for Error in Early Voting Mailer Page 3
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AREA BRIEFS Office of Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes Apologizes for Error in Early Voting Mailer The following statement was released by the office of NYS Assemblywoman Majority Leader Crystal Peoples Stokes in the wake of a political/voting mailer which was sent to constituents that contained the wrong times for early voting . It also left out two polling places and the listing of two others that were not Early Voting Polling places: “We have been made aware that our Hon. Peoples- Stokes latest mailer had inaccurate information on early voting. We sincerely apologize to all of the voters of the 141st Assembly District who received this mailer for any inconvenience of planning their early voting around it. In no way was this an attempt to suppress any votes or voters from the opportunity to vote in this critical election. We've worked very hard with our legislative colleagues to advocate for and pass increased voting rights for all New Yorkers. We hope that everyone who received the mailer will still take advantage of their right to vote early, in whatever way they planned to vote. "The correct (Early Voting) hours are 12 noon -9pm Monday through Friday and 12 noon -6pm Saturday and Sunday until November 1st,” stated Mark Boyd, Chief of Staff to Assembly Woman Peoples-Stokes. Two of the 10 city-wide Early Voting sites were left out of the mailer were St Columba-Brigid, RC - 75 Hickory Street and the Lincoln Field House - 10 Quincy Street. Centennial Church and the Broadway Market were listed but they are not Early Voting Places. Early Voting continues now through this weekend Nov. 1 (See page 8 for compete City of Buffalo listings.)
NIAGARA FALLS EARLY VOTING SITES & TIMES Early Voting continues now thru Sunday, Nov. 1. The Niagara Falls sites include: •Saint John De LaSalle Center - 8469 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls NY 14304 *site is accessible to voters with physical disabilities •Cornell Cooperative Extension (Niagara County Fair Grounds), 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport *site is accessible to voters with physical disabilities The sites listed for early voting are open to all registered voters in Niagara County. Remaining Early Voting dates and times are as follows: Thursday, October 29 - 7:00am to 3:00pm Friday, October 30 - 7:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, October 31- 10:00am to 3:00pm Sunday, November 1- 10:00am to 3:00pm For more information contact the Niagara County Board Elections, 111 Main St., Niagara Falls, 716) 438-4041 (Democrat) or (716) 438-4040 (Republican). Tuesday Nov. 3 is General Election Day and your last chance to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election! On that day go to your regular polling place which opens from 6 a.m. -9 p.m. If you are usure of where to vote call the numbers above. See you at the polls!
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Invest in Community Safety and Health, Not More Weapons, Say Buffalo Residents and Community Groups
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n Friday, October 23, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, together with Common Council President Darius Pridgen, announced three new initiatives under their Buffalo police reform agenda—tasers, a lasso-type restraining device called BolaWrap, and a data analytics center. According to the Partnership for the Public Good, a community-based think tank, "this announcement continues the worrying trend of reforms that are at odds with residents’ pri- Council President Pridgen, (left) and Mayor Brown orities. "Less lethal approaches to public safety are a welcome attempt; however, we believe time and money are best spent on proven policy solutions, such as diversion programs, civilian oversight, and community-based health programs." The package announced last Friday will instead invest $3.9 million in unproven technological solutions, adding new weapons to officers’ belts, rather than adding services to build safer, healthier communities. A statement from the Partnership continues: TASERS Tasers, classified as “electroshock weapons,” have well-documented problems and can cause cardiac emergencies for some people. As recently as September, the City of Buffalo delayed its purchase of Tasers due to budget constraints, according to the Buffalo News. Surely, the $1 million allocated to Tasers can be better spent on some of the proven community-based reforms listed below. BOLAWRAP BolaWrap, classified as a “non-lethal weapon,” was developed in 2016 and modeled after the “bolas” or lasso-like hunting weapons used by South American “gauchos” or horsemen “to wrangle animals,” according to the Washington Post. Particularly worrying is the current proposal to pilot BolaWrap with the Buffalo Police Department’s Behavioral Health Team, which is the City’s new unit to respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Some cities around the United States are taking steps to remove police from mental health response, noting that police are poorly prepared to help people in crisis and provide needed care. The BolaWrap seems in direct conflict with a care-based approach. How will individuals in crisis respond when a lasso is discharged rapidly, encircling their body to “bring them down,” and embedding them with fish-hooks? What are the criteria for when an officer can use their discretion to discharge the device — and how will social workers on the scene then be trusted to provide care, when the incident includes this aggressive weapon? DATA CENTER Residents and community organizations have called for improved public data on policing in Buffalo for years. For example, requests include publicly releasing “stop data” in a searchable database to monitor for racial bias in police stops. This step has not been taken to date, despite Mayor Brown’s addition of “stop tickets” or “stop receipts” as an early part of the Buffalo Reform Agenda in June, a policy that should make stop data easily available. Data on stops, on-site appearance tickets, and desk appearance tickets should be made available to the public. Friday’s announcement of a 3-year contract with SAS Institute to create a data analytics center for the Buffalo Police Department raises many questions. What data will be collected, and what kind of analysis and reports will be made available to the public? Will this data be available on the City’s website or Open Data Buffalo portal? These answers should be provided, with time for public comment and consultation with the Buffalo Police Advisory Board, before a data system is approved by Common Council. The 3-year data contract comes at a cost of $1.3 Million for the first year, and $800,000 per year for years two and three, as reported in the Buffalo News. INVEST IN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES For years, residents and community advocates have called on the Mayor, Common Council, and the Buffalo Police Department to dramatically change policing in the City of Buffalo. While some meaningful progress has been made in the Mayor’s Buffalo Reform Agenda this year — notably, issuing appearance tickets instead of making custodial arrests for low-level offenses; repealing 13 traffic fees added in 2018; limiting no-knock search warrants — some changes continue to show a disconnect between residents’ urgent concerns and the City’s proposed solutions. For example, in September, the City announced a policy change to no longer require Buffalo Police officers to wear name badges on their uniforms. The Buffalo Police Advisory Board Continued Page 19
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend! Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back! Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. ; a return to nature’s “sun time.” Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
PROFILES IN COURAGE: They Died So That You Would Have the Right to VOTE!
Maceo Snipes
A Black WWII Veteran Voted In Georgia In 1946. He Was Killed For It Maceo Snipes served honorably in World War II. When he returned home in Taylor County, Ga., he was working hard to bring the family farm back from the brink. He hadn’t made it far in school, but he knew the power of education and rewarded his nieces when they got good grades. Plus, a federal court had just decided White officials in his county couldn’t stop Black people from voting in the Democratic primary. However Snipes had been warned something to the effect of ‘First Negro that votes, that’ll be the last thing he ever does.’ But he cast his ballot on July 17, 1946 — the only Black person to do so in Taylor County. For a day or two, nothing happened. Then one night, as he and his mother were sitting down to dinner, a White man he knew knocked on the door and asked him to come outside. And then he sees three additional White men, and he hears ‘chk-chk.’ It was a firing squad. The message was really clear: You vote, you die. After being shot in the abdomen, his mother helped him walk miles to get a ride to the hospital, family members later told the Georgia Civil Rights Cold Cases Project at Emory University. There he waited for six hours before he was seen in a room not much bigger than a Continued Page19
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BUILDING COMMUNITY AMID Positive Examples of Working Together Within Our Communities To Support Ourselves And Our Neighbors During The Covid-19 Crisis
Food & Toiletry Drive The Guardians Association of the New York State Courts is hosting a contactless drive-thru Food & Toiletry Drive drop off on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Delavan/Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Items needed include non-perishable canned goods; toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) to benefit the Delavan/Grider Community Center. For more information call (716)775-7261. (Drop off boxes are available during normal business hours). In Loving Memory Of
William O. Murphy Jr.
The Buffalo Center for Heath Equity is hosting a “Mental and Emotional Wellbeing During Covid-19 Series” every Thursday during the month of October at 6:30 p.m. Register today at buffalohealthequity.org. This series is free and open to the pictured: Peacemakers and Apostole Holiday load up cars with public. food during the Unified Body of Christ first food giveaway on Saturday Oct17 . challenger photos Future sessions will deal with: THE UNIFIED BODY OF CHRIST: Apostole Eugene Holiday says Come One! Come All! the Lord put in his spirit to go to the forefathers and bring together •Grief & Loss - Oct. 29 Church Of God in Christ, the Baptist Assoc., Pentecostal, and Catholic Associations and the Jewish Rabi Community to bring prayer to the community and to distribute boxes of food to families in this heightened time of need.
Over the past two weekends at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street the Unified Body of Christ and peacemakers have distributed 1,800 boxes of food to the community, feeding roughly 1,800 families. With a very organized line of cars down Jefferson awaiting to pull up pop the trunk and received food and blessings, Holiday also said the mission of this effort is to diminish the misconception that the churches are divided. “It’s One Body, One Christ, One Baptism and we can’t display any longer being separate because the community loses faith and respect for us when we don’t have respect for each other and demonstrate the wrong thing." said Holiday. You can find out about the next food giveaway by calling 716 903-9202 and you can also go to the Johnny B. Wiley or Stop The Violence Coalition Face Book Pages.
The First Fruits Food Pantry Is Open!
Offering Healthy Food Options Free To The Community
Every Tuesday From 5-7 P.M. And Saturdays From 10 A.M. To 12 NOON Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten @ Northland No Forms To Fill Out, No Proof Of Income Or Residency Etc. Just The Blessing Of Good Food! While You’re There Check Out The Lincoln Memorial. Clothes Closet! “Fighting Food Insecurity & Meeting the Needs of The People.” Rev. George Nicholas, Pastor, Lincoln Memorial UMC Rita Hubbard Robinson, Coordinator, First Fruits Food Pantry
William O. Murphy Jr. of Buffalo, New York loving father and grandfather (Pop-Pop), entered into rest September 24, 2020. Born on August 15, 1948, Mr. Murphy received a bachelor’s degree in music from Buffalo State College, May 2005. Artist, mentor and instructor – Mr. Murphy made a wonderful impact in the jazz field.
Don't Forget to VOTE!
Ralph M. Mohr El Comisario
Jeremy J. Zellner El Comisario
AVISO OFICIAL DE LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES La Elección General se llevará a cabo en el condado de Erie, el Martes, Noviembre 3, 2020 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lugares específicos tendrán papeleta e información en la ubicación de votación llame al (716) 858-8891. Si eres bilingüe y quieres trabajar el día de las elecciones como intérprete. Llama (716) 858-2986 por mas informacion.
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FAITH & FAMILY
Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study is held at the Dorothy J. Collier Community Center every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Ten in-person slots are available. Call 882-0602 to reserve your seat. Please wear a mask. Social distancing will be practiced. Meet new people and gain a deeper understanding of God’s word to help apply scriptural truth to your everyday life. We will also be live on Facebook!
Shared Church Space for Rent in South Buffalo. Please call Pastor Tyes 716.578.1002
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Pope Names First African American Cardinal
Tithe-the-Tithe Funds
Pope Francis has named the first African American, 72-year-old Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, as the first Black U.S. cardinal. He will be elevated to a cardinal’s rank in a ceremony on Nov. 28. Gregory, 72, was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 9, 1973. Gregory was picked by Francis to lead the prestigious diocese in the U.S. capital last year. He served three times as the head of the U.S. Conference of Bishops. “By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States,” Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said.
(Black PR Wire) Alexandria, VA - Alfred Street Baptist Church has donated $1,079,287 under their Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative to 69 community-based and national organizations to support COVID-19 relief and other needs. On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, ASBC’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, announced in his sermon that 10% of all tithes raised will be donated to the community. “I believe that the Black church has the opportunity and the obligation to reach into segments of our community that are always overlooked by government,” he said. “We’re taking 10 percent of everything that is raised every week and donating it to organizations that are on the front lines fighting and dealing with the coronavirus.” The historic Alfred Street Baptist Church, located in Alexandria, Virginia (outside of the nation’s capital) is one of the oldest and largest African American congregations in the United States. The Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative is helping other churches that have had to close their doors during the pandemic and funded organizations that support victims of domestic violence, citizens returning from incarceration, and youth in crisis. If you would like to learn more about the Tithe the Tithe Initiative please visit https://www.alfredstreet.org/tithe_the_tithe/ Requests for funding should be sent to deacons@alfredstreet.org.
Virginia Baptist Church Donates Over $ 1 Million to Community-Based and National Nonprofits
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Early Voting Continues Now Thru Sunday November 1. General Election Day is Tuesday November 3 Here's Where You Can Vote Early in the City
Election Day is Tuesday November 3. But you can still vote early now thru Sunday.
•Erie County Board of Elections -134 W. Eagle Street •Buffalo Community Development Center - 203 Sanders Road •Lincoln Field House - 10 Quincy Street •Hennepin Center - 24 Ludington Street •Delavan Grider Community Center- 877 E. Delavan Avenue •Salvation Army •West Side Community Center B - 187 Grant Street •Northwest Buffalo Community Center - 155 Lawn Avenue •Tosh Collins Community Center - 35 Cazenovia Street •Gloria J. Parks Community Center - 3242 Main Street.
•Early Voting hours are 12 noon to 9 p.m. weekdays (Mon. - Fri.) and noon to 6 p.m. weekends (Sat. & Sun.) •There are 10 sites in the City of Buffalo, including one for each city council district in addition to the Erie County Board of Elections office located at 134 W. Eagle Street. There is one site for each city and town in Erie County outside of Buffalo. •Voters may cast ballots at any location regardless of their address. Early voting sites are also drop-off points for absentee ballots. •The locations and all other early voting information may be viewed online at: https://elections.erie.gov/Early-Voting.
ELECTION NOTICE
POLITICAL PARTIES DEM Democratic REP Republican CON Conservative WOR Working Families GRE Green LBT Libertarian IND Independence SAM SAM Party
Presidential Electors for President and Vice President (4 Year Term) REP, CON
Joseph R. Biden/ Kamala D. Harris Donald J. Trump/ Michael R. Pence
GRE
Howie Hawkins/ Angela Nicole Walker
LBT
Jo Jorgensen/ Jeremy Cohen
IND
Brock Pierce/ Karla Ballard
DEM, WOR
Justice of the Supreme Court DEM, WOR
Amy C. Martoche
REP, CON, IND
Gerald J. Greenan III
(14 Year Term)
DEM, WOR, SAM
Brian Higgins
REP
Ricky T. Donovan Sr.
GRE
Michael P. Raleigh
REP, CON, IND
Chris Jacobs
LBT
Duane J. Whitmer
State Senator - 59th District DEM
Jason W. Klimek
REP, CON, IND
Patrick M. Gallivan
State Senator - 60th District DEM, WOR. IND REP, CON
Sean M. Ryan Joshua Mertzlufft
State Senator - 61st District DEM REP, CON, IND, SAM
Jacqualine G. Berger Edward A. Rath III
State Senator - 63rd District DEM, WOR, IND
Timothy M. Kennedy
Robert E. Pecoraro
GRE
Anthony K. Baney
Member Of Assembly - 141st District REP
DEM, WOR, IND REP, CON
DEM, WOR, IND
Monica Piga Wallace Frank C. Smierciak II
Member Of Assembly - 144th District REP, CON, LBT, IND
Member Of Assembly - 146th District REP, CON, IND
Karen M. McMahon Robin L. Wolfgang
GRE
Ruben Cartagena Jr.
DEM, WOR
Member Of Assembly - 147th District REP, CON, IND
REP, CON, IND
(2 Year Term)
David J. DiPietro
(2 Year Term)
DEM, WOR, IND
Jonathan D. Rivera
REP
Joseph Totaro
(2 Year Term)
County Judge DEM, REP, CON, WOR, IND
(2 Year Term)
Kenneth F. Case
Family Court Judge DEM. REP
(2 Year Term)
(10 Year Term)
(10 Year Term)
Kelly A. Brinkworth
District Attorney (4 Year Term) DEM, REP, CON, WOR, IND, SAM
John J. Flynn
Gina A. Waiss
Michael W. Cole
Clarence Town Justice (4 Year Term) REP, CON, LBT, IND
Michael B. Powers
Colden Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM, REP, CON, IND
(2 Year Term)
Martin McMahon
Collins Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM, CON
(2 Year Term)
(2 Year Term)
Barry A. Edwards
Elma Town Supt. Of Highways REP, CON, IND
(2 Year Term)
Colleen A. Kinnaird
Concord Town Supt. Of Highways REP, CON
Howard E. Diehl
Evans Town Justice DEM, CON, WOR,
IND
(2 Year Term)
(4 Year Term)
Dennis P. Glascott
(2 Year Term)
DEM, CON, IND
Michael J. Wozniak
REP
Dawn C. Gaczewski
Newstead Councilman (To Fill Vacancy) DEM, CON
Adam G. Burg
REP, IND
Patricia D. Pope
Newstead Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM, REP, CON WOR, GRE, IND
Dennis R. Freeman
Sardinia Councilman (To Fill Vacancy) REP, IND
Matthew R. Krist
Wales Town Justice (4 Year Term) REP, CON
Raymond N. Poliseno
(To Fill Vacancy)
(To Fill Vacancy)
Lancaster Councilman (To Fill Vacancy)
(2 Year Term)
Member Of Assembly - 149th District
(To Fill Vacancy)
Alden Town Justice (4 Year Term) REP, IND
Michael J. Norris
Angelo J. Morinello
Geoffrey M. Szymanski
Alden Councilman (To Fill Vacancy)
Patrick B. Burke Matthew S. Szalkowski
Member Of Assembly - 143rd District
Lackawanna Councilman - 2nd Ward DEM, CON
Crystal D. Peoples Sean Miles
Member Of Assembly - 142nd District
REP, CON, LBT, IND
(2 Year Term)
Nathan D. McMurray
REP, CON
DEM
(2 Year Term)
William C. Conrad III
Member Of Assembly - 145th District
Representative in Congress - 27th District DEM, WOR
Changes in the office contests may occur due to Commissioner rulings and court actions.
Member Of Assembly - 140th District
REP, CON
Representative in Congress - 26th District (2 Year Term)
Ralph M. Mohr Jeremy J. Zellner Commissioners of Elections
DEM, WOR, IND
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The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for offices to be filled at the General Election to be held November 3, 2020, certified to, and filed in this office pursuant to the New York State Election Law.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Polls Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
716-858-8891 elections.erie.gov
NIAGARA FALLS EARLY VOTING SITES & TIMES Page 3
To The Voters Of Erie County
GENERAL ELECTION
Board of Elections Erie County, New York
ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY, NOV. 3, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY VOTED, GO TO YOUR REGULAR POLLING PLACE. POLLS OPEN FROM 6AM-9PM. CALL 858-8891 OR GO TO elections.erie.gov FOR MORE
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A GOOD FEELING TO KNOW YOU’RE PROTECTED.” – PATTI & THURMAN THOMAS
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Entertainment
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‘THIS LOVE THING”
Muslim Artist/Activists Drea d’Nur and Rami Nashashibi bring their spirits together releasing a powerful project and debut album THIS LOVE THING.
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uffalo’s Drea d’Nur, our beloved and celebrated artist who hails from the East side, has before our very eyes perfected her eloquent blend of gospel, soul and blues at countless venues. She has curated shows on some of the most renowned stages in the country for over two decades and has been recognized the world over as Buffalo’s soulful songbird. Rami Nashashibi, a wellknown and respected activist known as Chicago’s South Side community organizer, is founding director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) among his many change maker accolades. However, individually noted as change and progress makers in their respective cities, together they connected by way of friends and appearances in activism and artist circles, to manifest a pow-
erful debut album amidst the constant climate of global uncertainty and unrest. They call it THIS LOVE THING; the album that sounds the alarm for social justice, truth, understanding and the immeasurable realities of the “turbulent and triumphant expressions of love.” THIS LOVE THING has a total of 9 memorable tracks with the first release being track #7 Mama Please. The release of the song was accompanied by a gripping video compiled of footage shot in both Louisville Kentucky and Buffalo. The song and video Mama Please was created in memory of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Drea sings the hook “ Mama Please, I Can’t Breathe. Get these demons off of me.” The song is also dedicated to living activist, mother and former police officer Cariol Horne who was fired from
the Buffalo police department and lost her pension for intervening in the chokehold of a handcuffed, unarmed man. Both song and video serve as a call-to-action to pass “Cariol’s Law” across the country, a proposal for legislation to have a mandatory statute on police bystander intervention and protection from retaliation. During a recent NPR interview both artists acknowledge the high importance of the mother in Islamic culture. “… It’s kind of this idea that when you’re calling on your mother you are in many ways calling on Divine mercy,” said Rami. Drea continued “ …and for me there’s also no community building without the mother.” The album debuted October 23 and features a strong group of Grammy nominated and award winning renowned artists. At its core, Drea serves as executive producer, arranger, lead vocalist, pianist and
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producer. Rami is executive producer, writer and guitarist, and Elijah Hooks is sound engineer (Mix, Master) and coproducer. The album also includes super talents of Buffalo bass player Chuck Brown and drummer/percussionist Carl “Flute” Johnson as well as veteran artists and virtuoso Ronnie Malley on the Oud to the stunning strings scored by Rootstock Republic or the soaring gospel choruses from Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ’s I Sanctuary-Choir and the Reverend Dr. Otis Moss II . The project includes guest appearances by artists either affiliated with or on the IMAN roster, including the poet Amir Sulaiman, hip hop artist Brother Ali, musician/ educator Jecorey “1200” Arthur, singer MC Maimouna Youssef aka MuMu Fresh, emcee Qadir Lateef, spoken word artist Phenom, artist Amir Tubad Gray. It’s not surprising that THIS LOVE THING seamlessly transcends artist boundaries and listener expectations, wraps it’s arms around you
cradling and comforting your woes and lifts you into hope, action and change. Follow the project and Listen online at www.thislovething. com . -L.H.
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Mayor Brown Endorses Judge Amy Martoche for New York Supreme Court Mayor Byron W. Brown has enthusiastically endorsed Judge Amy Martoche for New York Supreme Court. “In 2011, I was very pleased to appoint Amy Martoche as Judge to the Buffalo City Court. I mentioned then that she was a candidate who not only possessed impeccable legal credentials but had a passion for serving the City of Buffalo,” said Mayor Brown. “Judge Martoche has been a leader in the legal community on many issues, and currently presides over the Human Trafficking Intervention HUB Court, the first of its kind, which deals with the cases of people facing criminal charges in Buffalo and the seven Western New York counties who have been victims of trafficking. Judge Martoche has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to equity, and has served as a tough, but compassionate jurist who will make an exceptional Supreme Court Judge.” “I am proud to receive this endorsement from Mayor Brown,” said Judge Amy Martoche. “He knows that I am dedicated to making sure that my courtroom is a place where everyone is respected and treated with fairness, and I am looking forward to be able to continue to serve our community to the best of my ability as a Supreme Court Judge.”
Judge Martoche has received a host of additional endorsements including the Amalgamated Transit Union Local Union 1342, Buffalo Professional Firefighters Association, Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc., United Auto Workers, WNY Area Labor Federation, the Women’s TAP Fund and more. Judge Martoche is rated “Superior” by the Minority Bar Association of Western New York, “Outstanding” by the Women’s Bar Association of Western New York, and “Well Qualified” by the Bar Associations of Erie and Niagara Counties. Early voting is still in effect now thru Nov. 1 (see page 8) . On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election Day), polls will be
open from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
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SADIE STRONG – “Promoting the Early Detection of Breast Cancer” By Sharon “Sadie” Sanford
ONE IN EIGHT WOMEN One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection and a solid treatment plan are key to increasing survival outcomes. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I had no family history of breast cancer nor did I have women close to me with breast cancer or so I thought. My diagnosis came after a routine annual mammogram. Once I was diagnosed and shared my diagnosis, I was met with encouragement, love, support and testimonies of healing. There were many women in my circles of influence who had been impacted by breast cancer and I didn’t Sharon “Sadie” Sanford realize it. Their stories inspired me to pay it forward and encourage other women to get annual mammograms, do monthly breast checks and understand their overall breast health. On the one-year anniversary of my diagnosis, I started Sadie Strong, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) charitable organization that promotes the early detection of breast cancer and inspires healthy lifestyles. Sadie Strong offers a variety of programs and services that provide awareness, information, support and empowerment to women affected by breast cancer in underserved communities in Buffalo and surrounding areas. We also recognize and honor cancer survivors and share inspirational stories and messages of faith. Sadie Strong is a labor of love. SADIE STRONG COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Sadie Strong will host the 2nd Annual Sadie Strong Community Health and Wellness Expo virtually from 12pm – 1:30pm. Registration is FREE. The health and wellness expo will feature a women’s health panel and Ask the Doctor workshop with Dr. Mariola Poss from Breast Care of WNY and Dr. Emmekunla Nylander from Buffalo OB/GYN, a Zumba fitness demo with Karen from Queen City Fitness Club and a healthy cooking and meal prep demo with Chelsea from Dash’s Catering. You don’t want to miss this Sadie Strong virtual event! To register for the Sadie Strong Health and Wellness Expo visit www.SadieStrong.org. SADIE STRONG LOVE BOXES Sadie Strong will distribute Love Boxes to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Sadie Strong Love Box is filled with items that encourage and uplift the spirits of women going through breast cancer treatments. Nominations are currently being accepted. If you know someone recently diagnosed – within the past 6 months and you would like to nominate her to receive a Sadie Strong Love Box, visit our website www.sadiestrong.org to complete the nomination form. For more information about Sadie Strong please go to www.SadieStrong.org.
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Manna Culinary Group Celebrates One Year Anniversary Manna@ Northland Restaurant touts 80 Years of professional food service and catering experience On November Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 11am4pm, the new Manna @ Northland restaurant located at 683 Northland Avenue will provide a special MANNA 2020 menu along with gospel entertainment to kick-off their 2nd year in operation. Their plated MANNA 2020 menu will include: smoked brisket, French cut pork chops, ribs, oxtails, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and New Orleans gumbo. Executive Chef and Director of Operations Dale Holt says, each MANNA Anniversary delicious dish will cost $20.20 “We are so thankful and feel blessed to have made it through the Spring and Summer. This is bigger than us! Many thanks to our partners, supporters and loyal customers.” Holt said. "In the Northland Workforce Training Center lobby and in adjoining rooms, there is more than enough room to accommodate an overflow of diners eager to celebrate with us throughout the day, safely and socialized distanced."
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OUR COMEBACK IS WAITING FOR YOU TO COME BACK.
NOW WHERE WERE WE? Oh, that’s right – in the middle of an economic and cultural renaissance decades in the making. This once-in-a-century health crisis has slowed us down, sure, but you know it can’t stop us. Your friends and neighbors have adapted their local businesses and restaurants to the new normal, and they can’t wait to see you again. ERIE COUNTY’S COMEBACK ISN’T OVER – IT’S JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO COME BACK. WNYNeighborhoods.com
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Countdown to Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd! Community Turns Out In Record Numbers for the first Day of Early Voting which continues October 29,30,31 & Nov. 1 The final day to vote is on General Election Day Tuesday November 3.
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he community showed up and showed out on the first day of Early Voting last Saturday. Despite overcast skies and a 30 plus degree drop in temperature, people of all ages waited patiently in line - some up to 2 and 3 hours- to cast their vote. The scene at the Delavan-Grider Community Center was awesome; reminiscent of the consciousness and determination we saw during the Civil Rights era “back in the day” as voters lined up from the front door, around the block, to the rear of the building. Even before the polls opened the community began celebrating and gearing up to make their vote count. The Black Farmers Market, WUFO and Ujamaa Vendors Village UNITY VOTE CAR PARADE kicked off in MLK Park featuring the African American Cultural Center Drummers and Dancers The parade continued to Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium and from there to Broadway & Michigan at historian Eva Doyle's “Vote Billboard” and the African Heritage Corridor Archway. The final destination was St Columba-Brigid Church on Hickory Street where Early Voting took place. The caravan then returned to Wiley Stadium for a celebration. The Coalition for Economic Justice sponsored a “Souls to The Polls CommUNITY Early Voting March” starting at 3297 Bailey Ave and proceeding to the Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St. where residents cast their votes. -Record NumbersThe Erie County Board of Elections announced that 14,724 ballots were cast on the first day of early voting Saturday, Oct. 24. On Sunday, Oct. 25, 13,262 ballots were cast on the second day, bringing the total numbers from Saturday and Sunday, to 28,214 ballots . By comparison, there were 26,514 ballots cast in Erie County for all nine days of early voting in the 2019 general election. The two-day combined early voting total of 28,214 constitutes 4.5% of Erie County’s nearly 630,000 registered voters. The final Early Voting total has yet to be counted, as early voting does not end until this Sunday.
The community turned out in record numbers last weekend.
Erie County has 37 early voting locations, and voters may use any site regardless of address. For a full list, go to www. elections.erie.gov. Weekday Early Voting poll hours are noon to 9 p.m. now thru November 1. Weekend hours are noon to 6 pm. -Vote Like Your Life Depends On ItNPR reported last week that African American voters made up a larger share of early voters than in 2016. More than six times as many Black voters have voted early this year than had at the same point in the last presidential election, according to TargetSmart. A survey of voters revealed that many felt this year’s presidential election was the most important of their lifetime - even moreso than in 2008 when African Americans went to the polls in record numbers to elect Barack Obama, the country’s first Black president. Trump is viewed by many African Americans as a racist who has failed to disavow White supremacists or the police killings of unarmed Blacks. Thus the driving force for many is not so much the Democratic candidate, but the goal of removing the current president. Historically, many point to history which notes the countless Blacks who fought, suffered and died so that Blacks today could have the right to vote. -National NumbersNBC reports that the number of early voters could hit 90 million to 100 million before November 3 .
ROCHESTER EARLY VOTING DATES AND TIMES Early Voting continues now thru Sunday, Nov. 1 for the following dates and times:
Thursday, October 29, 2020: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
VOTING MATTERS They tell me voting don’t matter I say cut the chatter So many people in the world don’t even have the choice to, have a voice we’re spoiled by freedom Heathens get elected, whole country ran by demons I’m passing pamphlets out about our rights, nobody read 'em I understand it’s hard to believe in a country that's done so much evil But if voting didn’t matter, why do they always suppress votes from poor people? You go to prison, they strip away that right We’re over policed, most of us shouldn’t even be doing time Go back in time, look up grandfather clauses They gave Black men the right to vote, and then they paused it With unfair tests, asked impossible questions If voting doesn't matter why do they always oppress us? Look at Puerto Ricans on the island, they don’t get a say Not a state, a colony under control of The USA Voting won’t fix it all, We need more than reformation But I vote for those who can’t, as a protest demonstration Every time I stroll to the polls, those who bigoted and old Get so mad seeing my afro cast a vote I laugh as I approach, look at the ballot Unfamiliar white men run my town, unchallenged Not if I have a say, I vote them away Put people in the seat that deserve it more than they Skinfolk ain’t kinfolk, our mayor is unjust Just because they look like us don’t mean they love us Do your research with that phone in your hand Look up who run your town, look up who making the plans Research these politicians then start making demands Why can't our kids have books but cops got guns in their hands? Jumping into tanks to raise hell on our lands The police are overfunded, they need to relax How do you protect and serve when you don’t even give back? Maybe if we had a mayor that actually cared He could stop the cops that have the whole city scared Maybe if we had a president with some honor We wouldn’t have white supremacists running round the town with a chopper This whole country is ugly It’s time for a change We the people at the bottom make America great Burn them red hats they’re a symbol of hate And use your voice to make this place better for every race By Damiano Malvasio
Locations for Early Voting include: David F. Gantt Community Center – 700 North St, Rochester, NY 14605 City of Rochester Recreation Bureau – 2nd Floor, 57 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14604 Genesee Valley Field House – 1316 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611 Edgerton Recreation Center – 41 Backus St, Rochester, NY 14608 SUNY Empire State College – 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 Town of Chili Senior Center – 3235 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624 North Greece Road Church of Christ – 1039 N Greece Rd, Rochester, NY 14626 Marketplace Mall (North Entrance) – 1 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, NY 14623 Irondequoit Public Library – 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 Harris-Whalen Park Lodge – 2126 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 Perinton Square Mall – 6720 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 Webster Recreation Center – 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580
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This Year’s Election is About Restoring Hope & Expanding Opportunities
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hile many of us are counting down the days until Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd, most Americans, especially Black Americans are looking forward to the start of the New Year. This year was supposed to be a break-through moment because of the magic and mystique around 2020. Unfortunately, we have experienced a resurgence of police brutality, economic and racial turmoil, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, over half of Black businesses are projected to close, over 2 million property owners that have government backed mortgages have requested forbearances, and the Black unemployment rate is well over 10%. This year’s election is about restoring hope to Americans failed by the health care system, left behind by a broken legal system, and locked out of the economy because of failed leadership, sexism, and racism too. Restoring Hope in Government According to a recent poll by NBC/Wall Street Journal, 62% of Americans believe that the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction. Many view the national and local handling of the Coronavirus as a huge failure. Unfortunately, Black Americans have caught the brunt of this cataclysmic disaster that shuttered businesses and cost over 230,000 American lives. From the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), the inability to have adequate mobile health clinics and food distribution centers available for the needy, it is not a surprise that so many Americans are disheartened about the government at all levels. Restoring Hope in Democracy How is it possible in the modern age and what was supposed to be a “Post Racial U.S.,” that numerous states are enacting senseless barriers to deny or suppress the right of CITIZENS to vote? There are even white supremacist and militia groups that are preparing to organize demonstrations at polling booths on Election Day to instill fear at the polls. What message does this send to our children, adults and the world? A couple of disturbing facts that should alarm all Americans is that there are only two Black U.S. Senators out of 100, zero black governors out of 50 in the U.S. The battle for democracy in the U.S. is on the ballot on November 3rd. Restoring Hope in the Police and the Courts It is often stated that there is a thin line between order and chaos. Law enforcement and the courts are critical for the orderly function of society. The Black experience with these institutions continues to be complicated to say it nicely. Black women and men are racially profiled for driving while Black, shopping while Black, jogging while Black, even sleeping while Black! The courts not only too often fail to convict police officers in cases of police misconduct and/or brutality, their simply is not enough racial diversity on the bench at the County, State and Federal level in most of the country. There needs to be mandatory annual racial sensitivity and cultural diversity training in law enforcement and the courts. Additionally, there needs to be a Rooney Rule for state and federal judicial appointments which would require that Black Americans would be at least interviewed when there is a vacancy. Expanding Opportunities in Jobs and Business Unemployment and poverty breeds fear, cynicism and hopelessness, and President Barack Obama learned as a community organizer that you must reignite the inner fire for a person to succeed, meanwhile opening doors of opportunity for them. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), recently reported that Black Americans that were laid-off this year with a college degree are being hired at a slower rate than White Americans with a high school diploma. We also, witnessed what happened Continued Page 19
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Community Watchdog In Support of Judge Barbara Johnson Lee:
THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY
n August 8, 2020, Michael Cremen, a White man from O Franklinville, hurled racial slurs and threatened Black Lives Matter protesters with a knife on Hertel Ave. while Buf-
falo Police officers sat by in a parked cruiser even after one of the protesters complained to the officers about the man’s threatening actions. Instead of arresting the man, the police waited 2 days after the video of the event went viral to issue an appearance ticket accusing Cremen of a felony hate crime and other offenses and directing the man to appear in court a month later. After Cremen failed to appear in court, Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee, following the new bail reform law, denied the Assistant District Attorney’s request for an arrest warrant and rescheduled the case for October 19, 2020. Erie County DA John Flynn complained, publicly criticizing the judge for following the law. He held an 11 minute press conference during which he suggested he was “concerned for public safety” because of statements in an email allegedly written by Cremen. Mr. Flynn’s actions, whether intentional or not, made it appear that a potentially dangerous defendant was still free because Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee failed to do her job by not issuing an arrest warrant for Cremen. It also raised questions in the minds of some people - especially in the Black community and those in the Black Lives Matter movement - as to why the judge, an African American, and respected member of this community and judiciary, would not immediately issue a warrant for Cremen because he failed to appear on charges arising out of his confrontation with Black Lives Matters supporters! The bottom line - and what clearly did not come through in the news reports - is that Judge Johnson-Lee was simply fol-
lowing the law. What kind of game is Mr. Flynn playing? And did he not consider what the personal impact of throwing this highly regarded Black woman under the bus would have on her family and loved ones? Doctor Bird’s Rasta-Rant the long standing family business? Her outstanding daughter attorney Jamila Lee, deputy chief clerk to Erie County Surrogate Court and president of the Minority Bar Association? If Michael Cremen was so dangerous, did Mr. Flynn not have options to get him off the streets? According to our sources, the DA had the power to remove Cremen from the street within days of his arrest, if he felt it was necessary to do so. If he was so “concerned about public safety,” he could have made a direct presentment of the facts in the Cremen case to a grand jury to obtain an indictment. That would have given the New York State Supreme Court jurisdiction and bypassed Buffalo City Court. Flynn didn’t do that. From day one Michael Cremen could have – and probably should have – been arrested at the scene if the officers had investigated the report of a man spouting vile racial insults and wielding a knife in a threatening manner. Or did the officers not act because they were sympathetic to Cremen’s racial sentiments? Last week, Michael Cremen failed to appear in court again and Judge Johnson-Lee properly issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Presumably, Michael Cremen may have his day in court, even if he doesn’t want it. Justice Johnson-Lee is not ethically permitted to publicly speak on any issue that may come before her as a sitting judge. That is why we are coming to her defense and expressing our unwaivering support for this outstanding justice and her family. This community proudly elected Barbara Johnson-Lee to the bench because we believe in her. We still do. And no petty politricks and games people play, can change that.
A Proposal and Readily Response For Assistance To The Homeless Community of Buffalo, New York (Addressed to All related entities: U.S. Govt. , NYS, Erie County and City of Buffalo Public Officials, Restoration Society Inc. Director of Housing and Homeless Services, Homeless Awareness Task Force, WNY Homeless Coalition, Homeless Alliance of WNY, All Donors To The Buffalo New York Homeless Community - Churches, Agencies, Organizations, Ministries/Missions, Businesses, Buffalo Theater and Arts Alliances, etc.) I, Kelvin Seay, am a member of the homeless community in Buffalo New York and have been since January 2020. In light of my personal experience and that also of many within this same community, I would like to present this proposal/vision to all who sincerely desire to invest in the lives of people of a forgotten community. As a Gospel Playwright (Stage and Screenplay Music Video), Director, Hip Hop vocalist, Songwriter and Poet, these projects (Drama and Music Ministry/Cast and Crew) will be employed by those solely and exclusively within the homeless community. The following proposal/vision, I present to you: Housing/Lodging- A vacant housing lodge (Downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel). This facility can be occupied by all who partake in these arts projects which require funding and resources (food, clothing, security personnel and medical staff on sight). All residents must be tested for and negative of Covid 19 to be lodged where we will remain sequestered (in a bubble) from the rest of the community. There are many within the homeless community with various skills (culinary, custodial, housekeeping, etc. )
We can be responsible for the maintenance of the facility which is resemblance of a community. This will definitely require assistance from all levels of government regarding financing as well as appropriate donors. I'd like and hope these different entities have a heart to invest in people's lives. The housing will be necessary throughout the preparation and presentation of these arts projects. Venue - There is great need of a facility to rehearse and present these projects. Once again, the participants in these projects will be Covid 19 tested and will not be allowed to enter the venue if tested positive. If all participants are routinely tested and are negative of Covid 19, then we should have no problem living and working amongst ourselves. Shuttle bus transportation will definitely be needed to provide travel to and from the hotel and venue; the only other exceptions will be group retreat and medical travel along with DSS/SSA Rental Assistance and court appointments (of which I request exemption and or leniency from the courts). In light of the Covid pandemic, empty stage theaters/performance arts centers are blessings in disguise regarding this endeavor. If all parts do their part, we will be involved in bringing greatness in a life changing work not only to our community and region, but across the country and around the world. This God inspired work has the power to change humanity. In conclusion; it is my hope and prayer that you will join and embrace the epic chapter in our community's history. A work that that will stand for generations to come. Thank you. (Seay_kevin@yahoo.com)
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Apartments For Rent
-NAME CHANGE-
LEGAL NOTICE Bid COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CITY CAMPUS 2018 VARIOUS ADA UPGRADES ECDPW PROJECT NO. 2018-955-01 Separate sealed bids for: General Construction, Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical Construction work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on Tuesday November 24, 2020, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Supreme Court, Erie County on the 6th day of October, 2020 bearing Index Num ber 809351/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the Erie County Clerk's Office located at 92 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York, grants me the right, effective on the 6th day of October 2020 to assume the name Isreal AVega, Jr. My present address is 29 Bryant Street Buffalo, NY; the place of my birth is Buffalo, NY. My present name is Owen Vega. PUBLISH YOUR LEGAL NAME CHANGE CALL 716 881-1051
EMPLOYMENT MAINTENANCE Full time position, Must have basic skills in electrical, plumbing, drywall and painting.Must have own tools and dependable transportation, $15hr. Please apply at 233 East Eagle St. Site Office Buffalo, NY 14204. E.O.E.
Health Homes Care Coordinator. Coordinate services w/ the Health Homes for the purpose of decreasing high risk medical and/or behavioral health costs for individuals being served in this Health Home. EEOC. Batavia. employment@wnyil.org
Community Impact Coordinator
Seeking Community Impact Coordinator for the Mobile Safety-Net Team, an initiative of The John R. Oishei Foundation, to coordinate and facilitate community-based coalitions, update community need assessments, and develop relationships with various regional and community stakeholders. Learn more at www.oishei.org and apply by sending cover letter and resume to: info@MSNTwny.org no later than Nov 6, 2020.
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Campus Construction Management Group 6225 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, New York 14221. Phone: (716) 239-4884 Project:Wyoming County Community Hospital – Lab Renovations Project 400 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569 Pre-Bid: A Pre-Bid conference will not be held. If a bidder is interested in reviewing the project site for the purpose of reviewing the bidding procedures, the scope of work, and inspecting the proposed work areas, please contact Allison Thomson with Campus CMG at athomson@campuscmg.com for arrangements. Bid Due: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM, location will be finalized and outlined in bidding documents. Vice President: Nicolas Humphrey Phone: (716) 523-7367 Email: Nhumphrey@campuscmg.com Project Manager: Allison Thomson Phone: (585) 397-5948 Email: Athomson@campuscmg.com Project Notes: Separate Bids are requested for Prime Contracts for: Contract No. 101 General Trades Work Contract No. 102 HVAC Work Contract No. 103 Electrical WorkContract No. 104 Plumbing/ Fire Protection Work Renovation work will take place within the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw, NY. Phase 1 will consist of moving medical records out of their current locations and renovating their space into a new Laboratory Suite. Demolition of existing space, all new finishes (walls, ceilings, floors, etc.) and new MEP’s will be installed for a complete renovation of the space for a new laboratory suite. This phase will also start the renovations to their current conference room on the 1st floor. Phase 2 will consist of moving the Laboratory into their new space and renovating their existing wing into a new Medical Records Suite. Within the new suite, offices and support space for the laboratory will be constructed with demolition of the existing space, all new finishes (walls, ceilings, floors, etc.) and new MEP’s. In this phase the remainder of the renovations to their current conference room on the 1st floor will be completed. Most of the work will take place on the 1st floor of the Hospital with some work required off hours during hospital operations. Some work will need to be completed at the Roof, 4th floor, 3rd floor, 2nd floor and ground floor levels. Asbestos abatement is required at the beginning of both phases of construction work. MBE/WBE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of the New York State Department of Health to encourage Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. The selected prime contractors must comply with the M/WBE goals and submit an acceptable MWBE Utilization plan reflective of this goal. The NYS Department of Health has established a combined M/WBE 30% participation goal for this grant funded project. Sealed bids will be received by the Owner until 2:00 PM local time, on Thursday, November 12 2020, Bids will be accepted at the Administration Office, 1st floor Room A.1520, located at 400 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569, at which time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in a location outlined in the bidding documents. The Bidding Documents and Forms of Proposals may be examined at the following locations starting Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM: 1.Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, 2660 Williams Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 2.Builders Exchange of Rochester, 180 Linden Oaks, Rochester, NY 14625 3.Campus Construction Management Group, 6225 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville NY 14221 Copies may be obtained from the Avalon Rochester Office, 89 Allen Street, Rochester, NY 14608 by the contractors, with a refundable deposit of $100.00 per set. Checks are to be made payable to Kideney Architects, P.C. Additional Shipping charges will apply. Please direct any questions, RFI’s or correspondence to the Construction Manager at: Campus Construction Management Group, 6225 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, New York 14221 Nicolas Humphrey (716) 523-7367 Email: Nhumphrey@campuscmg.com Allison Thomson (585) 397-5948 Email: Athomson@campuscmgcom
CCP Buffalo LLC, filed its Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State on 09/04/2020. The LLC is located in Erie County at 210 Southampton Street Buffalo, NY 14208. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 210 Southampton Street Buffalo, NY 14208. CCP Buffalo LLC was formed for any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. Oct. 7,14,21,28 Nov. 4,11 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Khari’s LLC, Articles of Organization with NY Dept of State on June 12, 2020, Erie County. SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom processes may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to 128 Fargo Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Oct. 7,14,21,28 Nov. 4,11 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Sonia’s Expressions of Love, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 14, 2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 94 Wilkes Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Oct. 7,14,21,28 Nov. 4,11 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Strickly Business Safety Solutions, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/07/2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5500 N. Bailey Ave. Ste. #74 Amherst NY 14226. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. September 23,30 October 7,14,21,28 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The Articles of Organization of Lamont J Musiq LLC were filed with the NY Secretary of State (NYSS) on June 10, 2020. Office location: Erie County, New York. The NYSS has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served . NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 11 Hoyt St, Buffalo, NY 14213. Purpose is any lawful act permitted under the NY Limited Liability Company Act; initially with a focus on content creation. September23,30 October 7,14,21,28
Notice of Formation of a
Limited Liability Company Freedom Culture Technologies LLC flled articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State NYSS 06/25/2020.Office located in Erie County. The NYSS has been designated as the agent upon whom the process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 753 Kensington Ave. Buffalo, New York 14215. Purpose is any lawful act permitted under the NY Limited Liability Act. Focus on understanding production. October14,21,28, November 4,11,18
Notice of Formation of a
Limited Liability Company G.M.S. Transportation, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 23, 2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 540 Woodlawn Avenue Buffalo, NY 14208. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. October14,21,28,November 4,11,18
Notice of Formation of a
Limited Liability Company Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: RISE UP FAMILY ORGANIZATION LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/25/2020. Office location: Erie County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O RISE UP FAMILY ORGANIZATION LLC, 17350 State Hwy 249 #220, Houston 77064. Purpose: Any Lawful Purposes. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. October14,21,28, November 4,11,18 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Chi-Lo Group LLC Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on 09/21/20. Office in Erie County SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon process to 3842 Harlem Rd. Suite 400-224 Buffalo, NY 14215. Any lawful purpose. October14,21,28, November 4,11,18 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CGN Services, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 3, 2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 80 Parkview Avenue Buffalo, New York 14210. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. September 23,30 October 7,14,21,28
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LEGAL NOTICE US Bank v.Blum SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Index No: 809244/2019 D/O/F: 07/24/2019 RE-FILED: 11/07/2019 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Premises Address: 3 Robin Hill Drive Amherst, NY 14221 U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2006-FRE1 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006RE1
Plaintiff, -againstUnknown heirs at law of MICHAEL E. BLUM, his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; RAYMOND BLUM AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. BLUM; LYNDA GIBSON AKA LINDA BATCH AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. BLUM; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; LVNV FUNDING, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A.; KALEIDA HEALTH; “ JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said
names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Dennis E. Ward, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Erie County, entered October 9, 2020 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Erie County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on November 25, 2005 in Book: 13259, Page 9814, covering premises k/a 3 Robin Hill Drive, Amherst, NY 14221 a/k/a Section 55.08, Block 9, Lot 1. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
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LEGAL NOTICE Summons STOX File #69198 Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE AWARE: (1)that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to: i.the use or threat of violence; ii.the use of obscene or profane language; and iii.repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass. (2)If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt: 1.Supplemental security income, (SSI); 2.Social security; 3.Public assistance (welfare); 4.Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support; 5.Unemployment benefits; 6.Disability benefits; 7.Workers’ compensation benefits; 8.Public or private pensions; 9.Veterans’ benefits; 10.Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and 11.Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days. TO THE DEFENDANTS, except THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. BLUM: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. TO THE DEFENDANTS: THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. BLUM: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises. Dated:10/9/2020 Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 165 Eileen Way, Suite 101 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838 #98640
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SUMMONS, NOTICE AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF NATURE OF ACTION CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Index No. 817315/2019 M&T BANK, Plaintiff, -againstBRANDON REED, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF THERESA P. WRIGHT; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THERESA P. WRIGHT AND ANY OF HER, HIS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST, et. al. Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THERESA P. WRIGHT AND ANY OF HER, HIS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff's attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial is desired in the County of ERIE. The basis of venue designated above is that the real property, which is the subject matter of this action, is located in the County of ERIE, New York. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The fore-
going Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. HENRY J. NOWAK, J.S.C. Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on October 6, 2020 Clerk's Office location, New York and entered in the ERIE County Clerk's Office on October 7, 2020, Buffalo, New York. The Nature of this action pertains to a note and mortgage held by Plaintiff on real property owned by the above named defendants as specified in the complaint filed in this action. The above named defendants have failed to comply with the terms and provisions of the said mortgage and said instruments secured by said mortgage, by failing and omitting to pay the balance due and owing and the Plaintiff has commenced a foreclosure action. Plaintiff is seeking a judgment foreclosing its mortgage against the real property and premises which situates in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York and is commonly known as 966 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215 and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. DATED: October 13, 2020 SCHILLER, KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP BY: WILLIAM B. SCHILLER, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff 950 New Loudon Road Latham, New York 12110 Telephone: (518) 786-9069 69198 LEGAL NOTICE Bid Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of Plant Services, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202. On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for: ROOF RECONSTRUCTION & RELATED WORK at: PROJECT 0039-015 P.S. 039: MARTIN LUTHER KING CULTURAL INSTITUTE Bids will be opened for a single prime contract: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. Beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2020, bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at www.avalonbuff-planroom.com, under “Public Jobs”, or ordered by phone at 716-995-7777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources. Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project, please refer to James Napora, Senior Architect, jnapora@ buffaloschools.org. Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning
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Fish Fry First Fridays! Fish Fry 1st Fridays will be held Friday, Nov. 6 and every first Friday of the month from 11 a.m. - 6 pm at the Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica St. Dinner icludes two sides and a roll. Dine in or TaOut. Free delivery o 5 or more dinners. Call (716)8820602.
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Community Organizations Come Together to Inspire Youth During Virtual Schooling and Racial Unrest
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The Truth And Nothing But The Truth So Help Us God "radio talk show/call in hosted by Samuel A. Herbert, will air a special election discussion on the upcoming presidential election this Saturday from 1:30-2 p.m. on WUFO Power 96.5 FM. Mr. Herbert’s guest will be WUFO owner Sheila L. Brown. “The Truth” airs on WUFO 1080 AM / 96.5 FM every last Saturday of each month. Be sure to tune in!
For the first two months of this school year Buffalo students are receiving their instruction 100% virtually, with no end in sight. And although this is the safest schooling option, students are feeling more isolated and depressed than ever. This is a time of uncertainty for students and students will need resilience skills to make it though. Eight community organizations listed below have come together to hold a virtual resilience workshop on November 2 at 6:00 pm. To RSVP for the event please go to: www.WeGoinMakeIt716.Eventbrite.com We are expecting between 50 and 100 area teens to participate, and parents are welcome to join as well. Partner organizations include: Breaking Barriers, Health Sciences Charter School Open Buffalo, The Buffalo Urban League, The Change Church of Buffalo and Teens in Progress Buffalo Prep. The presenter is Duncan Kirkwood.
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said that this police change “fails to live up to the standards of transparency and accountability to the public” that it calls for, risking “further eroding community trust and safety.” Recently, the Minority Bar Association of Western New York also urged Mayor Brown and Po-
lice Commissioner Lockwood to rescind the policy. We call on Common Council to request and provide more information on the proposed data system, and how it fulfills the data and transparency requests made by residents, community organizations, and the Buffalo Police Advisory Board in recent years.
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Paycheck Protection Program, the government relief program for businesses that essentially excluded most Black businesses in the U.S. The U.S. Small Business Administration historically has a bad track record of lending and providing grants to Black businesses. Restoring hope and expanding opportunities is at the core of racial justice and government shutdown protests that have taken place in 2020 and the families that have experienced the loss of a loved one or a job as result of COVID-19. Hope and opportunity are on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3rd, a message that focuses on cynicism usually never wins elections. Antoine M. Thompson, is a political strategist, former NYS Senator, former Buffalo Common/City Council Member and partner with Black Politics Today.
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closet. Doctors were able to remove the bullets, but without a blood transfusion he would die, they told him, and it just so happened the hospital was out of “Black blood.” In the Jim Crow South, even blood was segregated. The week after he died, Maceo Snipes murder, and the lynchings of others in Georgia got the attention of a 17-yearold student at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The young man was moved enough to write a letter to the editor published in the Atlanta Constitution on Aug. 6, 1946. “We want and are entitled to the basic rights and opportunities of American citizens,” Martin Luther King Jr. wrote. “Equal opportunities in education, health, recreation, and similar public services; the right to vote; equality before the law; some of the same courtesy and manners that we ourselves bring to all human relations.”
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