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Rochester Area Falls Far Behind State and Nation in Outcomes for Blacks and Latinos ACT Rochester and Rochester Area Community Foundation have released a report that documents how the status of African Americans and Latinos in the entire nine-county Rochester region significantly lags their counterparts in New York State and nationwide.

“Hard Facts: Race and Ethnicity in the NineCounty Greater Rochester Area” examines the substantial gaps in educational and economic outcomes among persons of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey (2011-2015) and the New York State Department of Education student assessments for 2016. For example: “Hard Facts” shows that the gaps are wide and individuals and families are affected throughout their lives and for generations to come.

•African American children in our region are more than four times as likely as whites to live in poverty, and Latino children experience poverty at a rate of more than 3½ times that of non-Latino white children.

•Dramatic academic achievement gaps among racial and ethnic groups are evident at every grade level.

•Median household incomes of African Americans in our region are less than half that of whites.

For Latinos, salaries are only slightly more than half the level of non-Latino whites.

•Both African Americans and Latinos are less than half as likely to own their homes as their white counterparts “Unfortunately, these statistics have a demonstrable impact on the well-being of our neighbors in urban, suburban and rural areas, which contributes significantly to our low median incomes and higher poverty,” says Ann Johnson, senior director of ACT Rochester.

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AKOMA’s 2017 Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship Recipients

SANKOFA THEATRE FESTIVAL

The Sankofa Theatre Festival, presented by MMB Theatre 1 Project, l kicks off with a 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 “Red Carpet Opening Night Celebration” preceding the 7:30 p.m. performance of Grace Flores’ play Details In The Water. Admission that evening for both the celebration and the play is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Other performance of Flores’ play will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26. Admission is $16; $20 at the door.

Week Two Performances/ Show Times: There are two plays running at 7:30 p.m. on alternate evenings; nightly admission is $16 in advance; $20 at the door.

•Wednesday, Aug. 30 and Friday, Sept. 1, Kaleidoscope, by Karen Culley •A Safe Distance From Love,

by Laura A. Thomas, Thursday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 2.

All performances will be held at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center, (MuCCC), in the Neighborhood of the Arts, 142 Atlantic Ave., Rochester.

For online tickets and festival details visit : www. muccc.org.

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Destiny Williams, Telle Seaborn, Makaila Marshall, Sydney Barrett, Serita Lewis, Thandi Moses, Elisha Snow,(Not pictured Allea Frazier and Olivia Brumfield) Photo by Denise Batiste Photography

AKOMA gives thanks as we present this year’s NPC Scholarship Recipients. These young ladies already exhibit patience, endurance, consistency and faithfulness. And we are confident that they will each impact the world around them tremendously for God’s glory. Each young lady is also a Rochester Urban League Black Scholar.

Sydney Barrett is the daughter of Basil and Melissa Barrett. Miss Barrett desires to become an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and will attend Xavier University of Louisiana in the study of Biology and Health Policy.

Olivia Brumfield is the daughter of Brenda and the late George Brumfield. Miss Brumfield was the valedictorian of her graduating class. She will attend the University of Rochester and desires to become a Neurosurgeon.

Allea Frazier is the daughter of Saul and Roxanne Frazier. Miss Frazier will attend the University of Buffalo and desires to become a Forensic Psychologist.

Serita Lewis is the daughter of Wardell and Linda Lewis and was the salutatorian of her graduating class. Miss Lewis desires to become a lawyer and will attend Skidmore College where she will study Political Sciences.

Makaila Marshall is the daughter of Anthony Marshall and LaShonda Robinson. Miss Marshall will be attending Spelman College and desires to become an Early Childhood Educator.

Thandi Moses is the daughter of George and Precious Moses. Miss Moses desires to become a lawyer and will attend Florida Memorial University where she will study Law and Government.

Telle Seaborn is the daughter of Timothy and Jalanda Seaborn and was the valedictorian of her graduating class. Miss Seaborn desires to become a Pastor and will attend Oakwood University where she will study Theology.

Elisha Snow is the daughter of Robert and Bernadette Snow. Miss Snow desires to become a Chemical Engineer and will attend Clarkson University.

Destiny Williams is the granddaughter of Joe-Ethel Williams. Miss Williams will attend Monroe Community College and study Physical Education and Exercise Science. She desires to become a Physical Therapist.

Congratulations to each of our AKOMNPC Scholars. We wish you much success in the future.

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Mayoral Candidates Debate The Issues

AREA BRIEFS

Community Rally for Families of Unsolved Homicide Victims A community rally for family members of Buffalo’s unsolved homicide victims will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. at the bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in MLK Park.

Tina Sanders and No More Tears Inc. is hosting the rally. Citizens are urged to come out to demand that the Buffalo police Department and witnesses speak up and help solve our homicides. Wear your tee shirts, and bring photos to represent your loved ones.

Celebrate “The Belt!”

An event celebrating 99 years of culture and history will be held throughout the Fruit Belt neighborhood on Saturday, August 26 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Featured will be First Centennial Baptist Church, Promised Land Missionary Baptist Church, the African Heritage Food Co—Op, Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra, Locust Street Art, GoBike Buffalo Bicycle Repair and Helmet Giveaway at sites throughout the Fruit Belt neighborhood from 12 noon – 3 p.m. Refreshments and music will take place at the Moot Center, 292 High Street from 3-4 p.m. Celebrate oral history, neighborhood unity, music, live art, community power and ownership! For more information call 243-8777 ext. 106. Suggested donation is $5. See you there!

Minister Dahveed Muhammad to be Honored as UMOJA’s “Man of the Year” Student Minister Dahveed Muhammad of Muhammad’s Mosque #2 will be honored as UMOJA’s “Man of the Year” on Sunday, September 10 at Musicians Big 6 at Fox and E. North Streets from 6-10 p.m. The event will be hosted by Bro. Sam Radford. There will be live music by Oasis featuring Sabu Adeyola.

Donation is $25 and includes a dinner buffet catered by UMOJA. Tickets are on sale at Bus Stop on Grider & E. Ferry or call 533-6283 or 578-3571.

Back to School Essay Contest

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Columnist and retired teacher Eva M. Doyle has announced a special Back-To-School Essay contest for students in grades 4-12. Students must answer this question: “If you could invite a famous person to your classroom for a day who would you invite and why?” Students must also add at least three questions that they would like to ask the guest. These questions must be related to school in some way. The last paragraph must state where students would like to take their guest to dinner and why they elected this location. Email entries to; ewriter52@aol.com Prizes will be $75 first place, $50 second place and $25 third ace. For more information, call 847-6010.

Brown staunchly defends his 12 year record in the face of strong criticism from Grant and Schroeder for what they say is Brown's disonnect - charging that he has neglected many neighborhoods and residents as he focuses on downtown and the waterfront development.

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n overflow crowd packed into the Burchfield Penny Art Center last Thursday for the much anticipated Mayoral debate which was hosted by the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists.

For 90 minutes, citizens got a chance to hear candidates respond to a number of important issues. It was the first time, said moderator Al Vaughters of WIBV-TV, that three elected officials were vying for the office of Mayor for the City of Buffalo at the same time.

Opening Statements City Comptroller Mark Schroeder touted his “new vision for Buffalo” where “everybody will have a seat at the table…and no neighborhood will be left behind.” Referencing his 5 ½ years in office, he said he knows how to fix mismanagement in the city. He introduced his “Compass Plan” which he said would offer direction for the city and all its residents. His platform includes providing comprehensive training for City of Buffalo police and a work THE CANDIDATES: Mayor Brown, Legislator plan to attack a myriad of problems that effects Grant and Comptroller Schroeder. neighborhoods.

Legislator Betty Jean Grant said she was running because she was the best qualified candidate for the job. Known for her work in the community, she went right in to declare that she would not “engage in pay to play politics.” City Hall, she continued “would not be for sale to the highest bidder.” Her platform includes creating a budget of inclusiveness and working with council members to have streets paved, sidewalks fixed and homicides reduced and solved. In addition, she said she would hire a New police commissioner, push to make the Central Terminal the home for the new Train Station and direct millions of federal block grant funds to the neighborhoods, to remove poverty and blight. “I will have a new Buffalo that will include all of Buffalo not just parts.”

Mayor Brown, immediately putting on his “defense of my record” armor, opened by describing a city on its way out when he came in. “When I started as Mayor Buffalo was in fiscal crisis,” he said, pointing out that the state had placed the city under a financial control board; city wages were frozen; neighborhoods blighted with hundreds of vacant and dilapidated structures and more. To his administration’s credit he said, the city’s finances have been stabilized and its economy improved; he passed 12 balanced budgets with huge surpluses; over 600 vacant buildings have been demolished; investments in city schools increased; crime reduced; and “our municipal ratings higher than it’s ever been.” All this without raising taxes on homeowners and businesses. “I am asking for your vote…to continue the work we started together…to continue to build a Buffalo of opportunity for all people.”

The first question from the panel was on gun violence and what ideas the candidates had to reduce or eliminate the scourge.

Legislator Grant offered placing checkpoints at towns bordering the city suggesting “if the guns are coming in they are coming from outside of Buffalo.” She added however, if the checkContinued Page 11

St. John Fruit Belt East Side Business & Leadership Academy to Host Next Mayoral Debate This Saturday

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he St. John Fruit Belt East Side Business & Leadership Academy will host a Mayoral Candidate Debate on Saturday August 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rev. Dr. B.W. Smith Family Life Center 833 Michigan Avenue. The debate host consultant will be Michael Norwood of the St. John Fruit Belt East Side Business and Leadership Academy. Dr. Henry Taylor and Dr. Barbara Nevergold will serve as debate moderators. A discussion and questions will be facilitated by a panel of community participants as follows: David Garnett, founder of iAM Solutions, Pastor Dennis Lee, President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Buffalo & Vicinity, James Pitts, CEO Pitts Planning and Development Corporation and Dr. Francisco Vazquez, CEO Child & Family Services. The entire community is invited to attend. For additional information call 716 856-0029 # option 5.

Blacks in The War of Independence The first integrated army in American history was the colonial militia that fought the early battles of the War of Independence. African American minutemen fought on the front lines in the first battles against British authority: African Americans assembled at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, to defend Boston against a threatened attack by His Majesty's regiments. One of the first to see combat was Prince Easterbrooks, a Lexington slave, who was a member of Captain John Parker's company and who was wounded at the battle of Concord. He survived, however, to fight in many other companies throughout the Revolutionary War. His master, Benjamin Estabrook, granted him emancipation following his service to the Continental Army.He is buried in the graveyard behind the First Parish Church Unitarian-Universalist in Ashby, Massachusetts.

Another was Barzillai Lew, who joined the 27th Massachusetts Regiment, fought at Bunker Hill, and served in the army for seven years.

Although the Continental Army tried to exclude African Americans at one time during the conflict, and some states raised all-Black units, free African Americans and slave militiamen served alongside of white militiamen in many battles from Bunker Hill to Yorktown.

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HEALTH MATTERS

WILL WATCH

Will Jones, the talented young entrepreneur, publisher of Black WNY Magazine and owner of Xavier’s Photography, who was critically injured in a hit and run accident back in June, remains hospitalized in Buffalo General Hospital, but is making steady progress. He and his family extend their heartfelt thanks for all the prayers and support shown by the community. A go-fund-me page has been set up by his son Johnathan to help with the family’s “overwhelming financial burden.” Get well soon!

FUNDDRAISER: A fundraiser to benefit Katrina Hunley Jarrett will be held Saturday August 26 from 2-6p.m. at The 515 Gallery, 515 Main Street in downtown Buffalo.

This event is sponsored by the family of Katrina to assist her as she battles a recently diagnosed heart condition.

This brave woman of God has placed her faith and hope in her Heavenly Father and we pray that you stand with her. Come show your love & support. For ticket info call 903-1049, 400-2808 or 716-939-4892. You can also visit Katrina's gofundme.com/ helptohealaheart to make a donation. Thank you for your support.

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The Best Kept Secret in Medicine: Your Body is a Temple!

“If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"Unknown The best kept secret in medicine is, “given the right conditions, the body will heal itself.” If the body is fully capable of healing itself, then the right conditions need to be in place for healing to occur. All action is preceded by thought, so the first step is to look at how we think about our bodies.

"If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?" Where will that beautiful soul of yours reside? We should stop and take a moment to really think about this. This is a such powerful statement! Our bodies are so good to us and it's easy to take for granted the metabolic processes that are constantly occurKathleen ring to keep us alive. Our heart is beating.

RICHARDSON Our lungs are taking oxygen in and pushing carbon dioxide out. Our body temperature is being regulated, and nerves are sending signals 24 hours a day to ensure all is functioning properly. The kidneys are preventing the buildup of waste in the body, and the liver is processing everything consumed to determine if it should be repackaged for use or eliminated from the body. A functioning, healthy body is the most precious gift we could ever receive. We must value and respect this gift. One day, the heart will stop beating and the lungs will cease expanding. It is our duty to ensure that this day doesn't come any sooner than it should. We should reciprocate and match the efforts of our body by nourishing it with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. We should strive to eat and drink good foods as gratitude, love and respect for the body that does everything in its power to keep us going.

Your body loves you and it’s time to start loving your body back. What do you say when someone gives you a gift? Simply, "Thank you." Your body gives you the gift of life, the ability to move, see, hear, walk and talk. The heart beats, the pancreas, liver and kidneys perform its functions effortlessly. That is a gift. How do you say thank you to your body for doing everything necessary to keep you alive? By eating and drinking in a way that will assist the body in performing at its peak and limit the foods that greatly hinder it from operating efficiently and effortlessly. How do you know what foods say, "thank you"?

Eat foods that are as close to its natural state as possible and has minimal ingredients that can be pronounced.

How often do you look in the mirror and critique the outward appearance? Ladies, have you ever wished that you weighed less, had a flatter stomach and a bigger derriere? Men, have you ever wished for broader shoulders and a bigger chest? Our bodies are not something to look at in disdain or engage in wishful thinking about, but something to truly marvel at. Regardless of what the outside looks like, if we aren't healthy and whole on the inside, it is for naught. This journey is about shining from the inside out. Our primary goal should be to honor this temple, the precious gift we live in, our body and when we begin to do that, we have begun to discover the best kept secret in medicine.

Kathleen Richardson is a certified Holistic Nutritionist and certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, specializing in weight management, Type II Diabetes and Hypertension management and making the switch to Organic and Non-GMO.

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Sierra Leone Reels From Deadly Mudslides

This Little Piggy Went To Market…

For an In-Pig-to-Human Transplant?

The journal Science reports that in a striking advance that helps open the door to organ transplants from animals, researchers have created gene-edited piglets cleansed of viruses that might cause disease in humans. The experiments may make it possible one day to transplant livers, hearts and other organs from pigs into humans. But pig-to-human transplants may be years away because enough is not known about the safety of pig organ transplants to allow them to be used widely, not to mention moral and ethical concerns.

Millions for Prisoners’ Human Rights March in D.C. Prisoner rights advocates converged for a huge abolitionist demonstration August 9 in Washington D.C. The Millions for Prisoners' Human Rights March was centered around the demand that the exceptions clause, which allows for slavery to continue in United States prisons, be removed from the Constitution's 13th Amendment.While films such as Ava Duvernay's 13th and books like The New Jim Crow, by Michelle Alexander, have helped usher the “peculiar clause” into popular discourse, the concrete realities of modern-day slavery continue to be obscured by reform rhetoric, responsibility politics and other such sources of confusion around the issue.

Freetown, Sierra LeoneMore than 400 people have died, and 600 are still missing after a mudslide swept away homes on the edge of the capital, Freetown, in one of Africa's worst flood disasters in living memory.

Volunteers have been digging with pickaxes and, at times, only their hands.

President Ernest Bai Koroma called for seven days of mourning starting on Wednesday.

The government of Sierra Leone has pleaded for international assistance as it reels from yet another disaster just a couple of years after the Ebola outbreak left thousands dead in the region.

The threat of further mudslides around Freetown remain. Many areas of the capital are near sea level and have poor drainage systems, which makes flooding worse during the rainy season.

Freetown also is plagued by the unregulated construction of large residential houses in hilltop areas.Deforestation for firewood and charcoal is another leading contributor to flooding and mudslides.

Nigeria plans to send an astronaut to space by 2030 (CNN)Nigeria has announced plans to send an astronaut into space by 2030, as part of its drive to develop a world-class space industry.

"The space program is very important," said Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, during a speech in the capital city Abuja. "Space is a major asset that Nigeria must be involved in for the purpose of protecting national interests."

A Nigerian Space Agency delegation will visit partners in China this month to discuss logistics and investment for a manned space mission, which would be the first by an African nation.

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A MESSAGE FROM DICK GREGORY

Dick Gregory, the comedian and activist who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and used his humor to spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, has died. He was 84.

Gregory died late Saturday in Washington, D.C. after being hospitalized for about a week, his son Christian Gregory told The Associated Press. He had suffered a severe bacterial infection.

As one of the first Black standup comedians to find success with white audiences, in the early 1960s, Gregory rose from an impoverished childhood in St. Louis to win a college track scholarship and become a celebrated satirist who deftly commented upon racial divisions at the dawn of the civil rights movement.

“Where else in the world but America,” he joked, “could I have lived in the worst neighborhoods, attended the worst schools, rode in the back of the bus, and get paid $5,000 a week just for talking about it?”

Gregory’s sharp commentary soon led him into civil rights activism, where his ability to woo audiences through humor helped bring national attention to fledgling efforts at integration and social equality for blacks.

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey tweeted, “Dick Gregory’s unflinching honesty & courage, inspired us to fight, live, laugh & love despite it all.”

Ghana Launches Its First Satellite in Space African nations have entered the space race, with Ghana as the most recent example of this bold technological achievement. Built by a group of engineers from All Nations University College (ANUC) in Ghana the small satellite was launched on a SpaceX rocket from Kennedy Space Center, and was sent to the International Space Station in June, becoming fully functional in July after being deployed from the ISS. Ghana is not the only nation on the African continent taking the plunge and heading off to space. According to Elsie Kanza, Head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, “Several nations, such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia have space agencies.”

THE MESSAGE/ therealdickgregory As I approach my 85th revolution around the sun this year, I wonder why has it been so difficult for humankind to be kind.

So difficult to be loving and lovable. For my militant brothers and sisters, please don’t misconstrue loving and lovable to be weak or submissive. Love will always be triumphant over hate.

I know I will not be here forever, nor do I desire to be. I have seen progress like most cannot appreciated because they were not there to bear witness. I dedicated my life to the movement.

By doing so, I never thought I’d still be here. So many of my friends are not here. They were cut down by a system of hatred and evil. The reality is far from perfect, but profoundly better than what daily reality was for my generation. Young folks if you are wise you would talk less and spend more time listening to the elders who saw evil up front and personal every day. #howlong I’ve been asking this question for over 40years! How long before we realize our Universal God given potential? We have made immeasurable progress that cannot be debated. That said, we still have a long way to go. I have no desire to see this all the way through, the dreams I dreamed about 60 years ago have definitely been realized. To young folks of all ethnicities I say #staywoke not as a catchphrase but as a lifestyle. Most of the things that are killing us are in our minds and our daily routines. The way we thing, the “food” we eat and the water we drink or so often don’t drink. While so many go out and protest the small evils, the big evils are ever present and welcomed into our homes. From the top to the bottom of my heart I say #staywoke Love you to life, Dick Gregroy

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According to the report, researched and written by Ed Doherty, author of three previous reports on poverty, if local African American and Latino poverty rates mirrored the rates of these same groups in New York State as a whole, our region’s poverty rate would be considerably lower. For the City of Rochester, the poverty rate would be nearly 7 percentage points lower. Instead of its current rank as the 4th poorest city in the nation, Rochester would rank about 17th.

Johnson pointed to two other findings in the report that impede improving the quality of life in our community: •The disparities negatively impact one of the largest sources of intergenerational wealth transfer — home ownership. The report is available at ACTRochester.org and on the Community Foundation website at racf.org/Reports.

•The gaps between racial and ethnic groups are greater in the Rochester region than in the United States or New York State as a whole. This is not a city-suburb comparison. The nine-county area includes four cities, expansive suburban areas, numerous villages, and significant rural areas.

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FAITH & FAMILY

End Of Summer Musical The community is invited to an “End Of Summer Musical” Saturday at 4 p.m. August 26 at the Mt. Aaron Baptist Church, 540 Genesee Street where Rev Dwayne Jones is the pastor.

Participants include” Metropolitan United Methodist Church Choir, under the direction of Catherine Sharpe, Cynthia Hall; Marshall Badgers presents, “Angel Vox” God’s Inspiration;The City-wide choir under the direction of Bessie Patterson; Pastor John Young and son, Torri; Psalmist Kimera Lattimore; Douglas Goggins; Mt. Aaron choir under the direction of Mitchell McCloud; and others. Admission is free! Bessie Patterson is the program Chairperson.

Vacation Bible School at New Covenant

The New Covenant United Church of Christ located at 459 Clinton St. will host Vacation Bible School August 21-25, from 5-8p.m. .All are welcome age 3 years to adult. The program will consist of Bible groups, art, crafts, music, dance and more.

Dinner will be served each evening. Vacation Bible School will conclude on Friday, August 25 with a presentation by all group and a celebratory meal.

Saturday, August 26, 12noon – 4p.m. the church’s Annual Neighborhood Fest will be held. Vacation Bible School is sponsored by the Youth Ministry; the Chairperson is Sis. Jameka Spencer. Rev. Jacquelyn Ross Brown, M. Div. is Sr. Pastor. For additional information, please call (716) 856-3392.

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Israel of God Bible Study Church Annual Community Day

Deacons' Alliance of WNY, Inc. Annual Banquet

The Israel Of God Bible Study Church, 372 Fougeron Street, will host its annual Community Day Sunday, August 27 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Food, games, bounce house for the children , music/entertainment and a clothing give-away will be held. For more information all 715-7811, 897-2270. Harold Walker is Pastor.

The Deacons' Alliance of WNY, Inc. Annual Banquet "PASSING IT ON" will be held September 15, 2017, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo.

Pastor Rev. Herman Alston, Jr. Of Macedonia Baptist Church is keynote speaker along with traditional and contemporary gospel singers.

Cost $30.00. Call Doris 885-6348 or Anthony 830-7803 by Sunday, September 10 to reserve your place.

Thanking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.

ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS Zion Missionary Baptist is located at 179 E. Ferry St. where the Rev. C.M. Jenkins is Host Pastor

Summer Bazaar

A Summer Bazaar will be held on Saturday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Van C. Thomas Fellowship Hall, Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Interested vendors call 886-1362 for more information.

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Prayer/Fasting

Zion Missionary Baptist Church is hosting the “Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” August at 6 a.m. for altar prayer at the church: August 28. For more information contact the church office at 886-1362.Rev C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor.

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Day of Dignity Islamic Relief USA will hold its annual Day of Dignity campaign in major cities throughout the country, including one in Buffalo with partner WNYYMBL, a western New York-based youth development nonprofit organization.

The Day of Dignity campaign consists of a series of events held around the nation to help get people who are homeless or from low-income households, among other sociological conditions, access to such essential items as meals, winter coats, hygiene kits, and health screenings. In Buffalo, the event will take place on September 3, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 444 Connecticut St. ChallengerAds_MSAAHCC_Generic4_3.375x5 8/1/17 2:02 PM Page 3

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Jefferson Avenue Arts Festival

13th Annual Rick James Funk Fest

Get ready to Party and Bring the LOVE!

A block club party on Jefferson Avenue Friday evening will usher in the annual Rick James Funk Fest in LaSalle Park on Saturday.

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he 13h Annual Funk Fest in honor of “The King of Punk Funk,” he Jefferson AvBuffalo’s own Rick James will enue Arts Festival kick off this year with a free will be held this Block Party on Jefferson Avweekend on Saturenue between East Utica and day, August 26 on Glenwood Avenue Friday August 25 from 6 Jefferson between E. Utica to 10 p.m. and E. Ferry Streets. Featured The idea is the brainchild of Funk Fest coactivities will be praise and ordinator and co-founder Marnetta Malcolm. worship, a parade, entertain“We just want people to come down and ment, vendor and children’s listen to some great music and have a great activities. Celebrate art, cultime!" She told The Challenger.

“There ture and community on Jefwill be a Soul Train Line from East Utica to ferson Avenue! Sponsored Glenwood and we’re just going to party! It’s annually by 50 Women with time to get together and love each other. So A Vision, additional spondon’t be enraged – get engaged!” sors include Mayor Byron Ms. Malcom promises that it will be a W. Brown, Legislator Betty “party like no other!” Some original members Jean Grant, Legislator Barof Blue Magic, who will be performing at the Funk Fest the next day, will also be at the Block bara Miller-Williams, MasParty. The Merriweather Library will have activities for the kids and the Beverly Gray Business ten Councilman Ulysees O. Incubator will be open for tours and information. Mike’s Lounge will be open to help make the Wingo Sr., Masten District party an official Jefferson Avenue event. BuffaloPlace-Challenger8-23.pdf 1 8/17/2017 2:40:19 PM Block Club Coalition Inc., “Today our kids are caught up in ‘chaos by design' " lamented Malcolm. “We want to show them how we used to FOUNTAIN PLAZA do it (without shooting or kill(MAIN @ CHIPPEWA STREET) 5-8PM ing or maiming one another) and we’re still here because of it. We just partied and we had fun! So you can be mad and hate on someone or show some love! And we know that love conquers all!”

The block party will usher PRESENTED BY: in the main event, the Funk Fest in LaSalle Park on Saturday August 26 from 2 to 10 p.m.

In addition to an exciting all local line up, Blue Magic and LA Sky’s Tribute to Rick James (back by popular demand) will be the featured entertainment.

Since his passing in 2004, Marnetta has been involved with the celebration of Rick’s legacy. At the very first impromptu event in MLK Park, where the entire city turned out, she said that she “just bought food.”

That next year she, along with Joyce Wilson Nixon and Wade Hawkins produced, SPONSOR FAMILY: formed and introduced their first Funk Fest in 2005. The rest is history!

See you on the Avenue Friday and in the park on Saturday!

(Marnetta would like to thank all her special sponsors this year. At press time the list was WWW.BUFFALOPLACE.COM OR CALL 716.856.3150 not available).

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Screening of 'Daddy's Girl Club" Followed by Discussion Jalen Law

The Story Of O.J. : Addressing Stereotypes Through Art BUFFALO – Freshly Dipped Clothing will present a unique exhibition featuring the works of local artist Jalen Law. The exhibition, located at 93 Allen Street, will be on view from Friday, September 1 through Saturday, September 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..

The Still Series is a collection of nearly 20 large-format oil paintings exhibited for the first time. The series began as a dedication to Jay-Z’s “The Story of O.J.” and seeks to reinterpret the terrible stereotypes associated with Black homogeneity. Jalen captures the innate similarities from the videos rubbery animation with color becoming a free agent; exposing crisp lines and an emotional hue lending itself to the trenchant racism of these caricatures both in shape and scope.

Jalen, a graduate of the University at Buffalo, has been illustrating and painting since the age of 4. In 2010 he was a visual finalist in the NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics. For the past 7 years his art images have been on display in multiple exhibitions and art shows but this will be his first solo exhibition. For more information, email Jalen Law at Lawj716@icloud.com.

Alemaedae Theater Productions in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Erie County is hosting the screening of "Daddy's Girl Club" on August 31 at the Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson Ave. The screening will take place at 6 p.m. followed by an open discussion that will focus on the issues the film deals with, including domestic violence, depression, abandonment, and substance abuse among others.

Karl Shallowhorn , the Director of Community Advocacy for the Mental Health Association of Erie County and Compeer, is scheduled to attend Admission at the door will be $10 while supplies last. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Mental Health Association of Erie County.

For more information call 716250- 9935 or visit daddysgirlclubtv.com.

DID YOU KNOW:Venezuala has the largest oil reserves in the world (around 300 thousand million barrels) followed

by Saudi Arabia (250 thousand million) Iran (150 thousand million) and Iraq (140 thousand million).

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Deltas To Host Jabberwock Info Session Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young Addresses Buffalo State Upward Bound Students Young ladies grades 9 – 12 are invited to an information session on the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Buffalo Alumnae Chapter Jabberwock leadership development program and Extravaganza.

“Discipline yourself so you never get mad you get smart.”

-Andrew Young

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he Upward Bound students of Buffalo State College were treated to life lessons by former United Nations ambassador and civil rights activist Andrew Young last Thursday at its summer program awards banquet.

Young, who served as the UN ambassador during the Carter administration, received the 2017 Hal D. Payne Educational Opportunity Lifetime Service Award during the banquet. He also served as the event’s keynote speaker. The former mayor of Atlanta, brought a message that gave both a history tutorial and a guide to navigate through today’s political turbulent time. It was also a navigation through the rough waters of life.

“You should never turn your back on any human being,” Young stated. “It doesn’t matter what color, or age, or what culture, in each and every human being is the same thing that is in you. That is the spirit of the living God” Don Patterson, the director of the Upward Bound program at Buffalo State, believed that having one of the foremost civil rights and global leaders as the keynote speaker at the event was invaluable for his students. “His message to the students was extremely timely,” Patterson said. “When he told them to believe in yourselves, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and grow from those mistakes.”

“He emphasized history and the knowledge of it. He wanted the young people to realize that you must know your history during this turbulent time. His message was one of growth for these young minds.”

During the banquet, the students were treated to a video retrospective of Young’s multitude of service. The video showed the former congressman’s early life as a television personality in the 50’s, a civil rights leader next to Martin Luther King in the 60’s, the UN ambassador in the 70’s, and Mayor of Atlanta in the 80’s. His life was a road map for community service. He related his early life as a civil rights activist. He spoke of

The information session will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 3pm-5pm at the UB Downtown Gateway - 77 Goodell Street - Buffalo, NY 14203

Former Ambassador Young makes a point. For more photos see page 16.

how he marched shoulder to shoulder with Dr. King in an attempt to gain equality for all races, colors and creeds.

Upward Bound students, like high school freshman Jhayla Chinn, were unaware of Young’s life experience.

“His speech was very powerful,” Chinn said. “I had not heard of Mr. Young but after he spoke I wanted to learn more about him.”

“I don’t know if I could do some of the things he did with Martin Luther King,” Chinn continued. “It was very brave and I learned a lot.”

Ambassador Young also gave some insight to the current political climate. He made a compelling argument on why the presidential election turned out in favor of Donald Trump. “Many Americans in rural and poorer parts of the country wanted a simple answer for their plight,” Young explained. “The world is very complex and the answers are not very simple but people want plain answers.”

“Donald Trump gave a simple answer to many Americans that are feeling pain economically,” he continued.

“He spoke in a way that made sense to many of those people.

Unfortunately, the country and the world does not work that way.”

Patterson gave an impassioned soliloquy, during the banquet, on why he wanted Ambassador Young to speak to his students. “We are moving towards the right thing.

We are moving towards good.

We are moving towards positive outcomes. (Everyone) Keep pushing. Everyone here is a part of it,” Patterson exclaimed. “ His (Young’s) life is an example of it. His life is an example of what you can do if all of us, not just one person, moving in one direction can achieve.”

After the event, Young took time to take pictures with many of the young people. He also continued to drop pearls of wisdom to the Upward Bound participants. Young also sat and had a discussion with long time local politician and community leader Arthur O. Eve. The meeting was a chance for the students to witness over a century of community service experience in one place.

The Jabberwock program runs from September 2017 – April 2018 and will include learning opportunities, fun-filled activities and fundraising for scholarships and public service activities. The culminating event is an extravaganza where one lucky lady will be crowned Miss Jabberwock 2018!

Please RSVP for the information session by email to JabberwockBAC@gmail.com to reserve a space or make in-

quiries. The President of DST Buffalo Alumnae Chapter is Dr. Mattie L. Rhodes, and

the Jabberwock Chairpersons are Trina Burruss and JoAnna Johnson.

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MAYORAL CANDIDATES DEBATE THE ISSUES contiued points are done within the city, they should not just be done in one area. She said she would also focus on establishing job training programs at area centers for young minority men who are suffering a 35-45% unemployment rate.

Mayor Brown, reflecting on his record, suggested that education and providing jobs would go a long way to prevent a life of crime. He cited millions that the city has invested in Say Yes Buffalo and other academic areas. “We’re spending the highest amount of money in the history of the city of Buffalo, putting our youth to work in the summertime…that has been very successful in showing our youth alternatives to violence,” said Brown.

Schroeder begged to differ. “Mr. Mayor all due respect you’ve had 12 years and the results are not good enough,” he retorted. He cited “over 550 shootings and 46 homicides in 2016. Today there are 55 gangs in the city of Buffalo and over 700 gang members, he continued. His plan to help solve the problem he said, includes his “Compass Plan” - a one stop shop for neighborhood development and his “Ezekiel Program” - to aid troubled youth and help families in the City of Buffalo. “We can do better Mr. Mayor, you’ve had 12 year to do better.”

The Mayor shot back by accusing Schroeder of refusing to vote to take a guns out of the hands of children as young as 11 years old while serving in the NYS Assembly or to advance background checks for guns. “Why didn’t you talk about your Ezekiel plan when you were a member of the NYS assembly Mr. Comptroller?

Schroeder, reflecting on his politics as an independent at the time, admitted making mistakes. but said that he had learned from them as he continues to move forward.

Does Buffalo Have a race problem?

“There is systemic racism that continues on in the City of Buffalo” said Schroder., adding that there is also an education gap, and a criminal justice. He chided the Mayor for allowing police check points primarily on the East side of town – a decision he said, made solely by the Mayor and the police commissioner.

Brown called Schroeder’s comments “ridiculous” and said the checkpoints were merely traffic safety stops as a result of citizens who complained about speeding, loud (loud what? )etc. He said that his administration has hired the most diverse employees in the history of the city of Buffalo with more Black, Latino and Women in management level positions.

Legislator Grant said Buffalo has more of a “Classism and elitism” problem than a race problem. As an example, she said, “there are Port-A-Potties in MLK Park and the restrooms are closed. You go to Canalside and they have air conditioned restrooms…”

The issue of new housing and gentrification elicited strong response from Grant who made clear that the new housing was for the people in the community. “it is for those who work in the Medical Corridor. It’s for those we who will be going to school at UB Medial School. It is for those who will be working for the new Children’s Hospital. It’s not for the residents,” she said referencing a Buffalo News article. “You are not building for the community. Why are you pretending? We need a Mayor, she continued, who will say we’re not going to force the people out who’ve been here…We have to protect our city because they stayed when nobody wanted to be here. “The issue” she said, is gentrification.

Brown countered that he could run off a list of many affordable housing projects in the city such as Holy Family apartments in South Buffalo and Parkview Apartments on Fillmore and Best “done by an African American Female developer.” He also said that his administration was concerned about affordability in the City of Buffalo and that he will be releasing a housing strategy soon and a comprehensive plan to build mixed income houses.

Schroeder said that there are many good neighborhoods that should be protected. “They should stay that way…and not be pushed out by the developers who are coming in doing whatever it is they want to do…Why is it that in the Fruit Belt there is an organization that has land bank trust volunteers because they do not trust the city of Buffalo or Erie County. These are people in the neighborhoods who are fearful.

Also during the debate: *Brown said Schroeder and Grant were attacking his record “because I have one”. *Schroeder said Brown needs to release a report on his “Opportunity Pledge” initiated a few years ago, as well as compliance and MWBE statistics. The opportunity Pledge touted to encourage businesses and institutions to be more diverse and inclusive. *Brown accused the Comptroller of not advocating for jobs for people of color or women when he was in the Assembly. Schroeder denied the charge and told Brown he “should be ashamed of himself. Tell the truth and shame the devil” he admonished the mayor. *Schroeder accused the Brown administration of restructuring the BMHA just before the Primary election and said the BMHA was guilty of gross mismanagement.Both he and Legislator Grant cited the deplorable condition of some of the BMHA housing projects.

The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 12.

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School Board Members and Noted Public Figure Support Fisher Austin Harig joins two Buffalo School Board members in their support of Erie County Legislature candidate Charley H.Fisher III. Sharon Belton-Cottman and Jennifer Mecozzi also support Mr. Fisher.

Harig is well known for his hard fought race against the now-removed Carl Paladino. He is currently supporting on the campaign trail as well as Jennifer Mecozzi who is serving as Mr. Fisher’s Campaign Manager.

Charley is very pleased and honored to receive support from people trying to do so much good in the community.

As his campaign picks up speed Mr. Fisher continues to attract more support from activists, unions and education leaders as well as a general show of enthusiasm in the district.

Kirkwood Recipient of Alabama State U "50 Under 50" Award Duncan Kirkwood, candidate for the 2nd District Legislative seat, has been named as one of the "50 under 50" for Alabama State University. ASU is a Historically Black College that was founded by nine freed slaves in 1867. Kirkwood graduated from the University in 2008 with a degree in public relations. He is among the first recipients from the University to receive the award.

"The exceptional group of honorees is considered to be among the best and the brightest alumni of Alabama State University," a letter announcing his honor reads.

"This award is about celebrating achievement and encouraging the next generation of notable ASU alumni."

Nominations for the 50 under 50 awards were submitted from across the country. A Review Committee made up of a diverse cross section of University employees and community partners carefully reviewed the nominations, debated the merits of each candidate and selected 30 of the honorees. The remaining twenty were selected based on their demonstrated achievements and/or contributions to the University.

"The 2017 "50 under 50" Awards will be presented during Labor Day Classic Weekend at the Alumni Luncheon, which will be held at noon on Sept. 1, in the ballroom of the John Garrick Hardy Student Center.

Baskin Unveils 5-Point Plan To Improve Access To Social Services The Endorsed Democrat for the 2nd Legislative District offers specific improvements The Endorsed Democrat for Erie County’s 2nd Legislative Seat, April Baskin, held a news conference recently to unveil her 5-point plan to improve access to social services. The district includes some of the poorest zip codes in all of New York State and many residents in the district are struggling. Baskin argues that this makes easy access to social services critically important.

“As I have been going door to door throughout the district, people say, ‘I have this situation’ or ‘I don't know where to get help with this issue,’” said Baskin. “People are either unaware of the array of services the county offers or they encounter roadblocks. These issues are further exacerbated by inadequate internet access and our poorly resourced public transportation system,” she added.

To address the problem, Baskin said she developed a 5-point plan to increase awareness about the Erie County Department of Social Services (DSS) and to improve access to the services they offer. Her plan calls for the following: 1.Creating a DSS Mobile Unit—Baskin says the days of building more brick and mortar centers are gone. She wants to pursue the acquisition of a mobile DSS unit. The unit could be deployed in the inner city and in the rural centers of the county.

2.Establishing Satellite Offices in different communities—Baskin believes DSS can use community centers, libraries, or town halls to create satellite spaces where people can interact with DSS staff and get the help they need, right in their community.

3.Urging the Commissioner of Social Services to host “District Days”—Baskin says the DSS Commissioner and his high-level support staff could host a forum once per month in different legislative districts so that residents can have direct interaction with the Department’s leadership.

4.Hosting a YOUTH forum on funding and services provided by DSS—Baskin reports that some current lawmakers host a forum on how to apply for cultural funding but she would convene a forum on how to apply for youth funding from Social Services. Residents would also be able to gather information on the variety of services DSS has for children and youth through Say Yes to Education, ECC, and more.

5.Enhancing the DSS website—Baskin explained that the 2nd Legislative District is the most diverse in Erie County with high populations of immigrants, refugees and other non-English speakers. She believes the DSS website should be accessible to everyone and she would work with the Department to ensure essential information is available in multiple languages.

Baskin said, “I promise that when I am elected I will champion my 5-point plan as a means of ensuring that county government and the Department.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE Cit Bank v. Allen SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 232 HUMBOLDT PARKWAY BUFFALO, NY 14214 Section: 89.66 Block: 2 Lot: 28 INDEX NO. 813874/2015 CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

ALBERT W. ALLEN, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN; CLAUDIA ALLEN, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN; DEBRA ALLEN, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN; ALLEN MARK WADE, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN; LATRIECE L HAYES A/K/A LATRIECE ALLEN, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN; LARRONE WILLIAMS, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. ALLEN, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ìJOHN DOE #1î through ìJOHN DOE #12, ìthe last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff the persons or parties intended being the tenants occupants persons or corporations if any having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, 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 Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; 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. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $97,500.00 and interest, recorded on June 11, 2007, at Liber 13354 Page 8384, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 232 HUMBOLDT PARKWAY, BUFFALO, NY 14214. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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. Dated: July 20, 2017 Westbury, New York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: COREY ROBSON, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 West516-280-7675 bury, NY 11590 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

RFP for Branding, Social Media, and Marketing: A Monument is being planned in tribute to African American Veterans who served in the military of the United States of America, including all 12 wars from the Revolutionary War of 1775 to the Afghanistan War and during peace time. The Monument will be located in the Buffalo Waterfront/Canal Side area.

Goal is to attract people from the WNY region, statewide and around the country. Expectations of the Branding Consultant or Social Media Developer will be to bring awareness to the Monument in the WNY region and handle press. Proposals should include creative writing and ideas, marketing and promotional materials to effectively draw attention.

Need contributors to help develop a marketing model that will capture country-wide attention.

Submit proposals by August 25, 2017 to Warren Galloway, Committee Chair at gallo_23@hotmail.com.

LEGAL NOTICE US Bank National v. Wiggins NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WMC4, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC4; Plaintiff(s) vs. CHARLES WIGGINS, JR., AS BENEFICIARY UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CATHERINE DELORIS WIGGINS A/K/A CATHERINE D. WIGGINS; ETHEL WIGGINS AS EXECUTOR AND BENEFICIARY UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CATHERINE DELORIS WIGGINS A/K/A CATHERINE D. WIGGINS; MICHELE TYSON AS CO-EXECUTOR AND BENEFICIARY UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CATHERINE DELORIS WIGGINS A/K/A CATHERINE D. WIGGINS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Sum-

mit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about June 27, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at 92 Franklin Street, 1st Floor, Alcove, Buffalo, NY 14202.

On September 20, 2017 at 9:30 am.

Premises known as 34 WAINWRIGHT RD, BUFFALO, NY 14215 Section: 79.20 Block: 6 Lot: 8 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number thirty-seven (37), Township eleven (11), Range seven (7) of the Holland Land Company`s Survey.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $188,652.58 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 800662/2017 Joseph John Terranova, Esq., Referee

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PNC Bank v. McCray

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 2016600610 STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M NATIONAL CITY BANK, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT LARGE OF SARAH SCOTT MCCRAY A/K/A SARAH L. SCOTT-MCCRAY, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; KEVIN SCOTT; BRYANT MCCRAY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.

Mortgaged Premises: 158 WAKEFIELD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2232 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.

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 to 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 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. These pleadings are being amended to omit THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF SAMUEL SCOTT, JR., deceased, as he pre-deceased SARAH SCOTT MCCRAY, deceased. These pleadings are also being amended to include KEVIN SCOTT and BRYANT MCCRAY, as possible heirs to the estate of SARAH SCOTT MCCRAY, deceased. These pleadings are also being amended to include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: MARCH 23, 2017 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address

28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 90.37 Block: 4 Lot: 40 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein.

TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. THOMAS P. FRANCZYK, Justice of the County Court of the State of New York, dated MAY 30, 2017 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage.

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING PART OF FARM LOT NUMBER 43, TOWNSHIP 11, RANGE 8 OF THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANY’S SURVEY AND WHICH UPON A CERTAIN MAP OF PART OF SAID FARM LOT NUMBER 43, MADE BY M. DAVEY, SURVEYOR, CALLED A SUBDIVISION MAP OF HIGHLAND PARK AND FILED IN THE ERIE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNDER COVER NUMBER 479, IS KNOWN AS LOT NUMBER 15 IN BLOCK “H”, AND IS BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF WAKEFIELD AVENUE DISTANT EASTERLY 420 FEET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF HOLDEN STREET; THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF WAKEFIELD AVENUE 30 FEET; THENCE RUNNNING NORTHERLY AT RIGH ANGLES 115 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY 30 FEET TO A POINTT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT NUMBER 14 AND THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT NUMBER 14, 115 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF WAKEFIELD AVENUE AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Mortgaged Premises: 158 WAKEFIELD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2232 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 90.37 Block: 4 Lot: 40 of the CITY of BUFFALO, NY 14150

LEGAL NOTICE Transportation providers and other interested parties are

hereby notified that Erie County Department of Senior Services, 95 Franklin Street, 13th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 is applying for a federal grant of up to $456,719.80, under Section 5310 of Chapter 53 of Title 49, United States Code, for funding to provide specialized transportation services within Erie County to meet the needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

The purpose of this notice is to invite private for-profit bus, taxi, ambulette operators and other interested parties to participate in the development of proposed grant project(s) and in the provision of enhanced transportation services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

Please contact Molly Ranahan, (716) 854-6864 within 15 calendar days of this public notice to request a copy of the project(s) proposed.

Comments on proposed projects must be submitted to Erie County Department of Senior Services within 15 calendar days after receipt of the proposed project information.

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Aug. 9,16,23,30 Sept. 6,13

-LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: NICKEL CITI GROUP, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: JULY 06, 2017. Office of the LLC: 1581 E. DELAVAN AVE BUFFALO, NY, 14211 Erie County. Contact: Anthony Gibson Telephone: (716) 427-4404. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at: 1581 E. DELAVAN AVE BUFFALO, NY. Purpose of LLC: SALON & OTHER MEDIA MANAGEMENT. No specific duration attached to LLC.

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-LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Name of LLC: Kristopher House, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 30, 2017. Office of LLC: 712 Northumberland Ave., Buffalo, New York 14215, Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to LLC at: 712 Northumberland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose of LLC: Addiction Recovery House. The LLC duration will be perpetual.

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COUNTY OF ERIE 95 FRANKLIN STREET DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASE The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Preventive Visitation Services. The RFP #1723VF can be found at http:// www.erie.gov and a complete copy of the package can also be obtained by contacting Carrie Godfrey, ECDSS, at 716-858-6086, or via Carrie.Godfrey@erie.gov.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services, 95 Franklin Street, Room 804, Buffalo, New York 14202, by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on September 8, 2017.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

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Citizens Bank v. Lewis

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE Index No.: 806817/2016 REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE Citizens Bank, N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A. f/k/a Citizens Bank, N.A. s/b/m to Charter One Bank, N.A. f/k/a Charter One Bank, F.S.B

Plaintiff, v.

Anthony Lewis as Administrator of the Estate of Lateyfa Lewis Anthony Lewis, individually LaShawn Antionette Lewis Jermaine Habeeb Jameel Habeeb Carol Dankert, Commissioner of Erie County, Dept. of Social Services Erie County DA on behalf of Salleh Dubaishi State Tax Commission The People of the State of New York People of the State of New York United States of America – Internal Revenue Service Enviro-Care, Inc. Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly made and entered in the above entitled foreclosure action dated June 28, 2017 and to be entered in the office of the County Clerk of Erie County, I, the undersigned Referee named in said judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 11, 2017 at the foreclosure alcove, Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, in Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, at 9:00 a.m., the premises described in said judgment as follows: SEE SCHEDULE “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Property known as: 97 Orange Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 TOGETHER with all the right, title and interest of the mortgagors, if any, in and to the land lying in the streets and roads in front of and adjoining said premises to the center line thereof.

TOGETHER with all fixtures and articles of personal property attached to or used in connection with the said premises.

Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, to covenants, restrictions and easements, if any, to violations, zoning regulations and ordinances of the city, town or village in which the premises lie, to the rights of the public and others in and to any part of the premises that lies within the bounds of any street, alley or highway, to any state of facts an inspection would disclose it being understood that the property is sold in an “as is” and “where is” condition, to any and all tenancies, possessory interests and/or leases affecting the premises which have not been extinguished by this foreclosure action, and to any right of redemption of the United States of America.

Judgment Amount: $23,507.57 Dated: July 21, 2017 /s/ Franklin R. Pratcher Franklin R. Pratcher, Esq. Referee Harris Beach PLLC Kelly C. Griffith, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 333 West Washington Street Suite 200 Syracuse, New York 13202 315-423-7100 (printer will insert once a week for four weeks)

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project No. 45262E, for Electrical Work, Replace Generator, Tonawanda Indian Community House, 372 Bloomingdale Road, Akron (Erie County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Office of Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $16,300 for E. All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000 for E. Designated staff are, Carl Ruppert and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Deputy Director, Design & Construction Group, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site will be at 9:00 a.m. on August 31, 2017 at Tonawanda Indian Community House, 372 Bloomingdale Road, Akron, NY. For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Allyson Youdsavage (716) 937-4200.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts.

All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 deposit per set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractors and other interested parties can order CD’s online through a secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please use the following link at the OGS website for ordering and payment instructions: http://www. ogs.ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send an e-mail to DC.Plans@ogs.ny.gov, or call(518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, please use the link below and then click on the project number: h t t p s : / / o n l i n e . o g s . n y. g o v / d n c / contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

John D. Lewyckyj, C.S.I., C.D.T. Deputy Director, OGS Design & Construction Group

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LEGAL NOTICE First Niagara v. Sikorski 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. 805577/2016 FIRST NIAGARA BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- ACEA M. MOSEY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR ACTING AS ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF JUDY SIKORSKI A/K/A JUDY A. SIKORSKI; DAVID STUKOWSKI; NADINE CERDA; CANDICE MORNINGSTAR; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JUDY SIKORSKI A/K/A JUDY A. SIKORSKI AND ANY OF HIS, HER 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 JUDY SIKORSKI A/K/A JUDY A. SIKORSKI AND ANY OF HIS, HER 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 foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Hon. Dennis E. Ward, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on the 5th day of June, 2017 in Buffalo, New York and to be duly entered in the ERIE County Clerk's Office, in 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 Village of Sloan, Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York and is commonly known as 156 Lackawanna Avenue, Sloan a/k/a Buffalo, New York 14212 and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. DATED: June 8, 2017 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

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MTGLQ v. Ross

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE

MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff,

Index No.: 813459/2015 Against JOHN D. ROSS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on 6/28/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove of the Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin St., City of Buffalo, County of Erie, NY on 9/20/2017 at 9:15 am, premises known as 63 Pine Ridge Terrace, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Erie County Treasurer as Section 101.28, Block 7 and Lot 17.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $96,868.12 plus interest and costs.

The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 813459/2015.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney.

Michael H. Kooshoian, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 7/26/2017 SLC

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ZAWADI BOOKS 1382 Jefferson Ave. 716-903-6740

DOCTORS RAPHA FAMILY MEDICINE Frances IIozue MD 2200 Main St. (716) 200-4122

www.transitionslimousine.com

(716) 908-3030

TAILORS ANN RHOD’S Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633

EVENTS CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23

SUNDAY AUGUST 27

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm 716 832-1010.

FREE

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., between St. James & West Ferry St. MONDAY AUGUST 28

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 THURSDAY AUGUST 24 East Delavan Branch Public Library Bike Safety Program: 3 PM. Win prizes and learn how to bike safely. 1187 E. Delavan.

Free and open to the public.

Mayor Brown Fundraiser: Hosted by Friends of Mayor Brown, Templeton Landing, 2 Templeton Terrace, 6-8 p.m. $60; $100 couples; 436-8264 or 316-2063.

Foxie Brown Line Dance Classes: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

FRIDAY AUGUST 25 Boys Scouts Troop #139 – 8th Annual Inner City Camporee: St. Martin de Porres Church; 6 p.m. Friday to Saturday 3 p.m Buffalo Funk Fest BLOCK CLUB PARTY. 6-10 p.m. between E. Utica & Woodlawn.

Music, fun, dancing, peace & LOVE! Presentation: Willie (Will) Brown will give a presentation on “African Americans in the Civil War,” from 3-5 p.m. at the Merriweather Library Free & open to the public.

SATURDAY AUGUST 26 Buffalo Mayoral Candidate Debate: The St. John Fruit Belt East Side Business & Leadership Academy 2 - 4 p.m. B.W. Smith Family Life Center 833 Michigan, 856-0029 # option 5.

The Art of Hip Hop: A Visual Listening Experience: First Solo Art Exhibit and Third Album Release for Jay P. Hawkins Sr. aka Cashis Green 6pm Main Street Art Gallery, 515 Main St . Admission $15.00 Jefferson Avenue Arts Festival: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Jefferson between E. Utica & E. Ferry. 8834367 or 882-7594 for more info.

Buffalo Funk Fest: LaSalle Park, 2-10 p.m..

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St. 12 noon 716 832-1010. FREE

THE TRUTH: Mayoral candidate Mark Schroeder (right) will be the guest on “ The Truth Nothing But The Truth So Help Us God” on WUFO 1080 AM and 96.5 FM from 1:30 to 2:00 PM Aug 30. Samuel A. Herbert (left) hosts “The Truth,” which airs every last Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. “speaking truth to power.” Tune in!

SATURDAY AUGUST 26 Ted Kirkland Talk & Book Signing: 11: OO a.m. to 1: OO PM talk and book signing of his new book, Spirit and Soul, Volume Two at WUFO,143 Broadway.

Perry Projects “Perry Day” : Perry Projects, 812-7103.

Sperry Park Unity Day: Krettner & Peckham St. 308-5048.

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., between St. James & West Ferry St. Fruit Belt Cultural & Historical Celebration: Noon – 3 p.m. at sites throughout the Neighborhood; 3-4 p.m. Refreshments & Music at Moot Center, 292 High Street; For info 243-8777 ext. 106.

Help Heal A Heart fundraiser Benefit for Katrina Hunley Jarrett: 2-6 p.m., 515 Main Street downtown Buffalo; For tickets 903-1049, 400-2808, 939-4892.

Silent Auction and Spaghetti Dinner: Greater New Life Church, 1662 Main St., 3-7 p.m.; baskets, gift certificates and more! 533-3450 Mike’s Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan.

380-5100. $5 SUNDAY AUGUST 27 Arab American Business Association of WNY Community Appreciation Day: MLK Park, Noon – 6PM; free and pen to the pubic; for info 247-1046.

Israel of God Bible Study Church Annual Community Day: 372 Fougeron Street 12 noon to 5 p.m. 715-7811, 8972270.

GYC Ministries Gang Summer Basketball & Open gym, ages 14 & up; 7-9:30 p.m. CRUCIAL 230 Moselle St..

TUESDAY AUGUST 29 Community Health Center of Buffalo Back to School Block Party: 4-7 p.m. 34 Benwood; free! In honor of National Health Center Week. Vendors call 986-9199 ext. 6004.

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UPWARD BOUND! Pictured above are scenes from The Buffalo State College Upward Bound summer program awards banquet held on campus last Thursday. Former United Nations ambassador and civil rights activist Andrew Young delivered the keynote address. Also pictured is former Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve and Mr. Young (top right) . It was an excellent program!

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