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The “Adultification “ of Black Children
The Pepper Spraying and Handcuffing of a 9-year-old Black Girl in Rochester Makes National News. Page 2
Cicely Tyson: A Queen Has Exited Page 8
Buffalo Schools Reopen: “This is a Journey By Faith…” Page 5
The Activist Who Would Be Sheriff
Myles Carter Announces His Candidacy for Erie County Sheriff. Page 3
President Biden’s Black Cabinet Picks Page 10
Support Black Businesses During Black History Month!
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The "Adultification" of Black Children The Pepper Spraying and Handcuffing of a 9-year-old Black Girl in Rochester Made National News. But Sadly, the Violent, Racist Actions by Authorities on Girls of Color is Widespread and All Too Common.
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he city of Rochester has suspended the police officers involved in handcuffing and pepper-spraying a 9-yearold girl last week and the family of the girl has filed the first step in a law suit against the city. A heartbreaking video of the incident went viral and the story went national. “What happened Friday was simply horrible, and has rightly outraged all of our community,” Mayor Lovely Warren said in a statement announcing the suspensions. “This child was under extreme emotional distress and needed care from mental health professionals, or at the very least, assistance from a caring adult,” stated Council President Loretta Scott. “ It is difficult to understand why in the presence of multiple officers, there was a need to use handcuffs and mace to subdue this 9-year old.” The Police Accountability Board is currently reviewing the Harris Street incident. Outrage over the video spread quickly in Rochester. On Monday, hundreds of protesters marched through a frigid winter evening, demanding accountability. Outside of police headquarters, they rattled a fence and chanted: “Black Lives Matter” and “Look what you did, you just Maced a little kid!” The disturbing body-camera footage of the encounter shows multiple officers using force against a young girl in obvious distress while they responded to a “family trouble” call. Handcuffed and sobbing, the 9-year-old girl screams “I want my dad!” repeatedly as Rochester, N.Y., police officers try to force her into a patrol car. When the girl keeps refusing to swing her legs inside, one officer pulls out his pepper spray. “Just spray her at this point,” the unidentified male officer tells a female colleague in a video of the Friday incident. Moments later, the male officer sprays the girl himself as she shrieks in pain leaving her crying in the back seat. An internal investigation is ongoing. -From Rochester NY to Kissimmee, FloridaJust a few weeks before the Rochester incident, a Black high school student was body-slammed to the ground and knocked unconscious by a school resource officer. The video, which went viral, shows the girl lying unconscious with the officer straddling over her lifeless body and placing her in handcuffs! The girl, 16-year-old Taylor Bracey, suffered serious injuries . “I think if this was a White girl would this have happened to the White child? “ her mother said at news briefing. -AdultificationThese most recent incidents in Rochester and Florida bring to light the very real and disturbing issue of what Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the Florida family, refers to as the “adultification of Black children.” Adultification means teachers, parents and law enforcement are less protective and more punitive with certain kids. A groundbreaking study-“ Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood” - by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality provides—for the first time— data showing that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their White peers, especially in the age range of 5–14. The Data reveals: Compared to White girls of the same age, survey participants perceive that • Black girls need less nurturing • Black girls need less protection • Black girls need to be supported less • Black girls need to be comforted less • Black girls are more independent • Black girls know more about adult topics • Black girls know more about sex These results are profound, with far-reaching implications. The findings reveal a potential contributing factor to the disproportionate rates of punitive treatment in the education and juvenile justice systems for Black girls.
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"Adultification of Black Girls": Pictured top left, Rochester community protests pepper spraying of 9 year old girl; top right body cam photo of the Rochester girl in back seat of police car; bottom left, a 2018 assault on young Black girl in Texas; middle, a 7 year old Michigan victim of police gun fire ; and bottom right, the 16-year-old Florida teen knocked unconscicous and seriously injured before being handcuffed at school.
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The Dinkle Family: Everyday People In the spring of 2018, Rochester Public Library patrons Karen Dinkle Bunton and Jerry Bunton approached the library with a massive collection representing 150 years of their family’s history. Staff from the Local History & Genealogy Division, in consultation with the donors, culled through this treasure trove to create a unique exhibit, Everyday People: The Dinkle Family and Rochester’s African American Past. The exhibit explores the city’s Black heritage through the eyes of the Dinkles, an ordinary family whose lives have at times intersected with larger historical events and sociopolitical movements. Join historians Michelle Finn and Emily Morry of the Rochester Public Library and Dinkle family members, Karen Dinkle Bunton and Jerry Bunton, as they discuss this remarkable exhibit and what one family's experiences can reveal about Rochester's past. This program will be conducted in Zoom. Feb. 9, 2021 meeting of the Greece His-
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AREA BRIEFS Canisius Welcomes Distinguished Educator, Author And Regent Dr. Catherine Collins For Black History Month Celebration In recognition of Black History Month, Canisius College will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual presentation from Catherine Collins, PhD, a member of the New York State Board of Regents. Sponsored by the ALANA Student Center at Canisius College, the event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 at 12:00 p.m. A distinguished educator, Collins is an as- Dr. Collins sociate professor at SUNY Empire State College. She has also held positions in healthcare education and education administration. She served five years on the Buffalo Board of Education. A respected author and editor, holds a master’s degree in allied health education and curriculum development and a doctoral degree in education administration, both from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Townhall Meeting: "Telling The Whole Truth" A COVID-19 Vaccine virtual townhall meeting on the topic, 'Telling The Whole Truth-Understanding/ Uncovering Medical Mistrust" will be held Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m. The Buffalo Common Council, the Buffalo Center for Health Equity, and 1199 SEIU/Healthcare Education Project acknowledges that racism is a health threat. There is an urgent need for a coordinated effort to educate and distribute vaccines equitably in Black and Brown communities that have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. City officials will work to address the needs of our most vulnerable communities. In addition, the Council will work to deconstruct racists policies and practices in Healthcare, Employment, and Policing. Educational townhall discussions about the COVID vaccine, including issues regarding fear and the science will be hosted. This Thursday the Townhall Meeting will feature University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt, Pastor George Nicholas, and Stan Martin - Director, Racial and Ethnic Approaches for Community Health (REACH) via ZOOM. "There are so many metrics stating that Black and Brown people are behind in so many areas as it relates to job opportunities, homeownership, wealth and healthcare. We can not afford to be left behind as it relates to the Covid-19 vaccine. This is about life and death and we must demand equity focusing on the science saving lives" mentioned Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt. For any concerns or questions, please feel free to email asim.enoch-johnson@1199funds.org or call (716) 331-6236.
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The Activist Who Would Be Sheriff… Myles Carter Announces His Run for Erie County Sheriff 2021
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here’s a new candidate for Sheriff in town.
Myles Carter, an articulate young entrepreneur, community leader and father, found himself a victim of excessive force by police during a peaceful protest against police policies last summer. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct but those charges were later dismissed. The Mayor called Carter “an agitator.” On Monday Mr. Carter, 30, announced his candidacy for Erie County Sheriff. An office that is typically held by career law enforcement. “The way things are being done today are not working and traditional law enforcement has proven they don’t have the critical lens to make meaningful change,” he asserted in a press released by his campaign. Myles is a longtime resident of Erie County, a graduate of Amherst Central High School and Medaille College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. The press statement continued, describing Myles as having a unique exposure to policing and criminal justice and understands the need to address the root cause to much of the crime we are dealing with, the root cause being poverty. “ Myles has a strategic plan, one that places the focus of corrections from supervision to one of reform. He plans to focus jail spending on programs in the way of drug abuse/addiction, mental health, social work and skills training. “With a $98M total spent on corrections in Erie County, there is no reason people should be released from jail lacking the basic needs and skills to survive.” Myles proposes to adopt Cariol’s Law as policy at the Erie County Sheriff’s Department, decriminalize marijuana, and he will adopt the HALT Solitary bill to put an end to solitary confinement all on day one of his administration. Myles asserts the county jails are overstaffed and accounting for massive amount of waste in hourly and overtime pay, and he will begin measures to right size county spending in these areas. He concluded: “We are all paying for over policing and mass incarceration, and it's not benefiting our county one bit. We are dealing with a County Jail system that has been found to be guilty of murder and multiple counts of rape of sexual misconduct. We must put an end to this insidious culture that has been allowed to fester under current Sheriff Howard and begin working towards restoring incarcerated individuals back into our community.” (For more information about Myles his platform and issues go to www.mylescarter.com)
Services Set for Niagara Falls' Denise Easterlling, Communicator, Historian, Community's Daughter
Denise Y. Brewer Easterling 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, who peacefully made her transition while surrounded by loved ones, is now Dancing around The Throne of Glory as of Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1952, to Ollie (deceased) and Susie Brewer. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday Feb. 6 at 12 noon at Christ Redemption Tabernacle 339-22nd St. Niagara Falls. Masks and social distancing are required. Denise, former managing editor and editorial assistant at The Challenger, was educated in Niagara Falls public schools and earned her Bachelors and Masters at Niagara University. She was a member of the Eta Sigma Delta honor society. A true communicator, she was also a radio show host, a features columnist and editorial writer at the Niagara Gazette prior to joining the Challenger family. A 12-year breast cancer survivor, she received several community, educational and professional awards. With a long record of volunteerism, Denise was the President of the New Niagara Community Center. Her pride and joy was the completion of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Interpretive Center Museum. Most recently she continued researching and conducting Underground Railroad tours and was working on a book about local Underground Railroad activity characterized as “Queenie." She was the Administrative Assistant at St. John's AME Church. Denise’s legacy of love and life will be carried on through many who have crossed her path, but none more honored than her two daughters Marchica (Stacy) Robinson and Rozonia Easterling.Also left to cherish her memory: sisters Darlene (Niagara Falls), Desiree (Maryland), and Danielle (Georgia; grandchildren Joi, Dezmond, Sharmain and Blair Robinson; great-grandchildren Dez’Janae, Xymire and Dakari, Eric George Jr. and Jhyi and Lathan Portis; nephews Chaunce and Devon Brewer. Denise was preceded in death by a brother Orlando Derrick.
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Cater G. Woodson: The Father of Black History Carter Godwin Woodson was born on December 19, 1875, in New Canton, Virginia, to Anna Eliza Riddle Woodson and James Woodson. The fourth of seven children, young Woodson worked as a sharecropper and a miner to help his family. Woodson was the second African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard in 1912, after W.E.B. Du Bois. Known as the "Father of Black History," Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied schools and organizations to participate in a special program to encourage the study of African American history, which began in February 1926 with Negro History Week. The program was later expanded and renamed Black History Month. Woodson wrote more than a dozen books over the course of his career, most notably Mis-Education of the Negro (1933) with its focus on the Western indoctrination system and African American self-empowerment, He died in Washington, D.C., in 1950.
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Attorney General's Report on Nursing Homes’ Response to COVID-19 UnderscoresPandemic’s Toll on New Yorkers Says Peoples-Stokes
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ssembly Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes released the following statement on Attorney General Letitia James Report on Nursing Homes response to COVID-19: The report by Attorney General James on nursing homes’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the multifaceted impact the pandemic has exacted Hon.Peoples-Stokes on New Yorkers, particularly residents of nursing homes. A thorough examination of this report and potential ways to address its findings is warranted. “The statement issued on January 28, 2021, from Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker on COVID-19 nursing home fatalities is welcomed, and long overdue. The upcoming joint Legislative budget hearing on health will provide an opportunity to further examine the issues raised in Attorney General James’ report. “It is imperative that we also reflect on, and remedy, issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened. We must ensure adequate staffing of our health care facilities, protect front-line workers, and invest in communities that are suffering. “The residents of Western New York, and all of New York, are keenly aware of the devastating impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon our families, communities, and small businesses. We mourn those who have lost the battle to the virus.”
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“This is a Journey by Faith”
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Buffalo Public Schools Launch First Phase of Return to In-Person Learning building,” said PS#30 principal Rafael Perez who was chool Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash presided over a this on hand to welcome back returning students and staff. “But
frigid outdoor press conference early Monday morning outside of PS#30 Frank A. Sedita School. The occassion was to mark the return of in--person learning for Buffalo students since school buildings were shut down in mid-March of last year amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Up beat, optimistic yet cautiously realistic, Dr. Cash assured parents of returning students city-wide that every precaution had been taken and was in place to insure the students safety. “Safety and health is always our first priority,” he said. “We have not opened up until today because we take it very seriously.” The decision made to finally reopen he continued ,was “a science based decision …not a random decision.” “Make no mistake. We’re going to have to be smart, we’re going to have to be tough, we’re going to have to be disciplined and controlled in order for this to work… “This is journey by faith…We have lost hundreds of thousands of people, many of us loved, ones close to our hearts… so we understand the severity and the magnitude of what we’re dealing with. But if we work together we can turn the tide against this pandemic. We’re going to do it. We must do it. But we must do it together.” -341 Days Ago“341 days ago was the last day we had our kids step into
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today our teachers are ready, our nurse is ready, our maintenance staff is ready, our nutrition staff is ready, parents and student are ready!” School Board President Sharon Belton Cottman, keeping it real, assured that it was about children first. “As I watch these scholars come into this building it brings tears to my eyes to think that anyone would try to interfere with the opportunity for these children to have a quality education,” she observed. “What I would like to say to the parents, is thank you for entrusting us with your children …what I’d like to say to the community, you can be very grateful to Buffalo Public Schools that we did not open up before now, “ she said citing districts that opened “prematurely.” As a result she continued, there probably would have been a lot more cases in this city .”Don’t paint this picture any other way - tell the truth!” The Buffalo Public School district, the second largest in the state, serves over 30,000 students. It was the last among local school districts to reopen. -The ReturnThe first phase of the in-school reopening includes children in grades Pre-K-2, High Needs Students and High School Seniors. Also returning are all teachers and staff. Meanwhile virtual learning continues for the vast majority of students. “Of all the students who were invited back only 20% are coming back today” noted Dr. Cash. He said the plan going forward is to continue to try to safely bring back as many students as they can . The district plans to decide by midmonth who will return next and when. He described fitting the students into buildings and classrooms while keeping them socially distanced, as an “engineering” challenge. He also cited the unanticipated high cost of the undertaking -“tens of millions” - which was not in the budget before the pandemic. -By any Means NecessaryThe union unsuccessfully sought to block the district from reopening because of health and safety concerns. Both the BPS and BTF have been asked to appear again before Judge Emilio Colaiacovo on Friday to present facts and testimony regarding the District’s decision to reopen at this time. With the exception of the Buffalo Teachers Federation (BTF), all the unions were on board, with re-opening
Buffalo School Superintendent Dr. Cash makes a point. Board president Sharon Belton-Cottman is pictured left.
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efforts said Dr. Cash. He added that he believed “the great majority of teachers want to come back.” Vehemently defending public schools, Dr. Cash said that negative information and fear mongering of late has had an impact on the return of some students. However, public schools, he declared “ are the most important resource we have in any community.” “We’ll do whatever we have to do to continue to educate our children,” vowed Dr. Cash. -By Staff Reporter (Also accompanying Dr. Cash at the Feb. 1 press conference was West District Representative Jennifer Mecozzi, and several distinguished guests including Assembly majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Council President Darius Pridgen, and Say Yes Executive Director David Rust.) The Divine Solution is the Only Solution. Trust your intuition. Stay open. Quiet the mind…
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Cicely Tyson: A Queen Has Exited “I done my best,” is what Cicely Tyson told Gayle King of CBS’ “This Morning” when asked how she wanted to be remembered. Indeed, she did. In the interview, Tyson confessed that she “had no idea that I would touch anybody.” The Black icon touched many of us— especially Black people—before she left. A Black woman who was more than worthy of the title Queen has left behind quite a legacy of work. In between her illustrious acting career, she showed the way for Black people to live with their heads held high in the midst of indignity, sometimes ignominy, and constant injustice. She was the living embodiment of a kind of quiet dignity, grace, and Black pride. For those who grew up in the 1960s and ’70s and to a lesser extent the ’80s, Tyson was an institution. Her movie career began in 1959 when she appeared in the Harry Belafonte film “Odds Against Tomorrow.” She would go on to star in the “The Comedians,” “The Last Angry Man,” “A Man Called Adam” and “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.” Though she had been burning up the screen and stage beforehand, she came to attention of most moviegoers with her work in the film “Sounder,” released in 1972 to rave reviews and a large audience reception. In the kind of tragi-drama, she plays a woman with courage and determination trying to hold her family together in Jim Crow-era Louisiana. Tyson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. However, what catapulted her to stardom and etched her in the memory of many was her Emmy Award-winning portrayal of Jane Pittman in “The Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman” in 1974. Tyson was born in Harlem in 1924, the child of immigrants. Her parents came to the U.S. from the tiny Caribbean island Nevis. When she decided as a young adult that she wanted to pursue a career in acting, she said her mother put her out. But Tyson after receiving the Medal she was undeterred. of Freedom from then President Ironically, Tyson who insisted that Black women should not Obama in 2016. play criminals, prostitutes and “never-do-wells’ was first recognized as an actor with her Broadway portrayal of Stephanie Virtue, a prostitute in the play “The Blacks,” in 1961. The play, which also starred James Earl Jones and Louis Gossett, Jr., earned her a Vernon Rice award and was the longest running offBroadway play of the 1960s. “Cicely Tyson was my first screen mom,” tweeted LeVar Burton. “Elegance, warmth, beauty, wisdom, style and abundant grace. She was as regal as they come. An artist of the highest order, I will love her forever.” Burton starred as Kunta Kinte in the 1977 TV mini-series “Roots” in which Tyson played his mother Binta. In the 1970s, Tyson starred with Richard Pryor in the comedy “Bustin Loose.” She portrayed Harriet Tubman in a made for television movie, “A Woman Called Moses.” She had a long list of television movie appearances including, “A Lesson Before Dying” and the “Rosa Parks Story.” She later played Marva Collins in the “Marva Collins Story.” She was the face of Black womanhood and graced the covers of Ebony, Essence and Jet numerable times during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. In 1968, she helped found the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Tyson was the oldest person to win a Tony Award . Her last appearance on Broadway was in 2015 at the age of 90 opposite 84-year-old James Earl Jones in “The Gin Game.”
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Buffalo Urban League Hosting Its Annual Gala Virtually! Will celebrate the Legacy of Brenda McDuffie as she Retires and Welcome Thomas Beauford, Jr. New President & CEO The Buffalo Urban League will continue a time-honored tradition by hosting its Annual Gala virtually on Saturday, February 6, at 6:00pm. Although the Gala was delayed and will be virtual because of COVID-19, it will be an evening of elegance, empowerment, and entertainment. The theme- A Legacy of Empowerment A Future of Promise - highlights the League’s journey Brenda McDuffie and its commitment to empowering the community: one individual at a time, one family at a time. There is no cost to attend the Gala because of the generosity of the League’s sponsors and donors including the event sponsorsIndependent Health, National Fuel and Northwest Bank and media sponsors-Entercom, WKBW-TV 7 and WBLK. To attend, advanced reservations are required and can be made at bulgala.givesmart. com or by calling the League at (716)250-2400. The gala will raise the critical funds needed to continue the League’s work. With the devastating health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, growing racism, injustices and threats to our democracy, the League’s work is more important than ever.
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Eat Off Art X Cultrue, Inc. : Supporting Buffalo Black Businesses During Black History Month and Beyond!
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at Off Art and Cultrue Inc. are celebrating Black History month again this year but with a special twist! They will be highlighting three local Black businesses along Jefferson Ave. on their website eatoffart.com, and from February 8 thru March 31,offering select merchandise they create for each of the businesses, that will be for sale to raise more brand awareness and funds to help support them. “We wanted to celebrate and support Black owned businesses that have a long history in Buffalo within the Jefferson Avenue Business district” said co-founder Alexa Wajed. The businesses selected include Doris Records, Zawadi Books and The Challenger News ! The merchandise will be available on eatoffart.com and with every purchase the proceeds from the sales will be shared with that business. “As business owners we want to support and spread the word about local Black businesses.” said co-founder Edreys Wajed. We are more than just February!” Cultrue, Inc. (Cul-TRUE) is a non-profit started in 2018 by the owners of Eat off Art, Alexa & Edreys Wajed. All proceeds of the sales will be split between the businesses and Cultrue Inc. Eat Off Art plans to highlight a Black business each month online starting in April. To order this special merchandise in celebration of Black Business and Black History month go to www. eatoffart.com and follow @eatoffart on social media.
Global Villages Celebrates Black History Month Khari's Cafe Offering Encouraging All to Wear African Print Face Masks WAKANDA Coffee Blend to With protective face masks being the new normal there have been many options made available to not only effectively protect us against the corona virus but to also look good doing so. During Black history month Louise Sano, owner of Global Villages at 242 Grant street has a goal to get as many people in Buffalo to not only wear face masks to fight the virus but to also purchase and wear African print face masks during Black Owner Louise Sano History Month in solidarity and celebration of the our rich culture and support of Black business. The reversable African print face masks are imported from Kenya and Ghana with a special price of just $7 for the month of February. "I want to encourage everyone to wear them and join the movement of celebrating Black History and Black businesses in Buffalo," said Sano.
Support Youth Program
Khari's Café at 128 Fargo Street is kicking off Black History month offering a special coffee the “Wakanda Blend" for the month of February. When you purchase a cup of the Wakanda Blend, a portion of the proceeds will be used to support the Wakanda Alliance Youth Program. The program is a reading activity workshop that explores cultural context of Black Panther comics through an Afrofuturistic lens to instill pride and motivation in the youth families. Learn more about the program on thegalactictribe.org
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W.I.T.T Chronicles "Wisdom In Troubled Times"
Begin the Study of Black History by Reading the Works of Dr. Carter G. Woodson
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Queens from MST High School
WE GOT A NEW ATTITUDE BABY !
“Instead of complaining about what's going wrong in our lives, we're gonna thank God for what's going right!!!” Raped, suicidal, homeless, father murdered. Just to mention some of the things our youth have gone through. That's the key, they went through it! But look at them now! Even during this killer pandemic! So what does it take to develop a new attitude, in a new year, filled with fear? Glad you asked! Here's how our W.I.T.T. Program (Wisdom In Troubled Times) played a part in helping them get through! (By the way, despite the pandemic, they all graduated and are willing to help others do the same this year). Here's a small sample of what they learned from our “101 THINGS TO SAY TO SPEAK LIFE INTO YOUR DAY!” I WILL PERSIST UNTIL I SUCCEED! Despite of all the negative things going on in this world today (this too shall pass), you gotta wake up every morning and speak words of life to yourself. “I will persist until I succeed!” Then you must speak words of life to those in your family.“Ma, it’s gonna be a marvelous Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday, Fantastic Friday, Sensational Saturday and a Super Sunday!” Give your words an assignment! (Dan 10:12) I'M GONNA BE BETTER TODAY THAN I WAS YESTERDAY, I'M GONNA BE BETTER TOMORROW THAN I AM TODAY! It takes a strong person to judge themselves! That’s something these queens were taught. “Be honest with yourself” They fought through some serious inner adversities! (You win from within). When it comes to overcoming what sometimes seems to be insurmountable difficulties, the 6 words we challenged them with were: “How bad do you want it?” How bad do you want to make it & succeed? Sometimes you gotta open your mouth to tell your mind, your body, and your emotions, “I'm gonna be better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today!” The point is simply this, your body will respond to your words!So stop speaking words of death, you're killing something within that wants you to win! (Rom 12:2) I GET BETTER NOT BITTER. I'M NOT A QUITTER, I'M A GO GETTER! I challenge you to say that about 10x’s a day! And if you don't believe it then keep saying it. What do you think could happen if you told a friend or family member, “you get better not bitter. You're not a quitter, you're a go getter!” You can change someone's life by the words coming out of your mouth!It's happening every single day! Unfortunately, most people's words are negative words of death. Parents screaming negative words to their children, married couples shouting at one another, youth doing the same to each other! We can help change all this, one child at a time, one couple at a time, one person at a time. Let it start with you my reader, let it start with you! Stop getting bitter and start getting better. The power is in your words! (Prov 18:21) I'M GONNA PUT A SMILE ON SOMEBODY'S FACE TODAY, STARTING WITH MY OWN! Continued Next Column
ne should always begin the study of Black History by reading the works of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the man who started the celebration of Negro History Week (now Black History Month) in 1926. "We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world, void of national bias, race, hate and religious prejudice. There should be no indulgence in undue eulogy of the Negro. The case of the Negro is well taken care of when it is shown how he has far influenced the development of civilization,".
The Awakening of Malcolm X: a novel by Ilyasah Shabazz with Tiffany D. Jackson The Beautiful Struggle: A Memoir by Ta-Nehisi Coates
President Biden’s Black Cabinet Picks and Cabinet Rank Positions
General Lloyd Austin
Marcia Fudge HUD Secretary
Concrete Rose: a novel by Angie Thomas Conversations from Quarantine by Bishop Troy Anthony Bronner I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything (children) by Alissa Holder and Zulekha Holder-Young I Came As A Shadow: An Autobiography by John Thompson Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson Kindred Stories: Genealogy and Family History by Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora Memphis, Martin and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 (children) by AliaFaye Duncan Reclaim Your Visibility: A Straight Forward Guide for Black Fathers... by Dr. Carl Stokes, Jr. Zawadi Books is locatd at 1382 Jefferson Ave. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. Call (716) 903-6740 for more information.
'READERS ARE LEADERS!" That's right and that's so important! Every morning you receive the gift/present of a brand-new day, be grateful, thousands didn’t make it but you did. Remember these 16 words: “The more you praise God, the more He will give you something to praise Him for!” The flip side of that is this: “the more you complain, the more the devil is going to give you something to complain about!” So speak life! With your help and financial support, (cash app @ $Projectwitt or via paypal using email: project-lee@hotmail.com) “The love that unites our youth will be greater than the hate that divides them.” For more information please contact Rev. Gene Coplin @ www. projectleeinc.org or 716-906-0375.
FREE THE BUFFALO 5! The community is asked to call D.A. John Flynn (716) 858-2424 Extension 1, and ask him to NOT oppose the Motion To Vacate Indictment 41-413.
Michael Reagan EPA Administrator
Cecilia Rouse Chair, Council of Economic Adviser
Linda ThomasGreenfield UN Ambassador
In December President Biden told reporters, "This cabinet will be more representative of the American people than any other cabinet in history." Here are his Black Cabinet Picks and those appointed to Cabinet Rank Positions. Among the highlights was his choice of General Lloyd Austin to lead the Pentagon - the first Black man to do so. His other top Black Cabinet pick is Marcia Fudge as HUD Secretary. Cabinet Rank Positions include Michael Reagan, EPA Administrator; Linda Thomas-Greenfield, UN Ambassador; and Cecilia Rouse, Chair, Council of Economic Advisers. His selections also include Congresswoman Deb Haaland as the first Native American cabinet secretary in US history and Miguel Cardona, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, as his education chief.
Beware Of Covid Vaccination Fraud! Beware of COVID vaccination fraud. To help report vaccination fraud or scams across the State, New York established a hotline that New Yorkers can call to report fraudulent vaccinations. It is a red flag if anyone is promising you the vaccine in exchange for payment. To report suspected vaccine fraud, New Yorkers can call 1-833-VAX-SCAM (1-833-8297226) or email STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov.
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A Message From School Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash
The Health And Safety Of Students, Teachers, And Staff Is Our Highest Priority
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reetings Colleagues and Families: Throughout the pandemic, the District workforce has overcome many challenges and risen proudly to the task of serving our children daily. You are to be commended for the fulfillment of your duties during our fully remote learning model. Now, for some of the children who need us most, it is time to reopen our schools. The health and safety of students, teachers, and staff is always our highest priority. Therefore, reopening must be controlled, deliberate, and done in consultation with medical and public health experts and CDC guidelines. Our health experts advised us during the fall to begin preparing for a potential return to in-person learning in February. We remained virtual in November when cases and hospitalizations were rapidly rising. We were specifically advised to plan to get past the expected December/January post-holiday spike in cases before reopening. Compared to early January, the seven-day positivity rate in Erie County has markedly declined and hospitalizations are dropping. Governor Cuomo has commented on the decline in COVID-19 cases in the region, dropped the orange and red designations for Erie County, changed course on testing protocols, and been granted more than $450 million in
new federal funding to aid in its efforts to vaccinate New Yorkers. These are encouraging signs that have placed us in a propitious moment. Nevertheless, it cannot be over-emphasized that reopening of schools must be controlled and deliberate, which is why we are at first bringing students back in limited numbers and prioritizing the return of those with the highest need. As educators, we must be tough, smart, disciplined, and caring. We know that distancing, masking, and cleaning are crucial for safety, and we firmly expect that all students, teachers, and staff will adhere to CDC safety protocols -- in and out of school. The District will not hesitate to to virtual learning if circumstances demand it. Finally, February 1, 2021, was a critical milestone for the Buffalo Public Schools and the children of Buffalo. I ask that we work together as a Greater Buffalo community to help turn the tide against this devastating pandemic. As our students return to school on buses and on foot, please drive carefully and lower your speed to 15 MPH in school zones. Respectfully, Dr. Kriner Cash,Superintendent
Reflections on The Insurrection... By Akua Kamau Harris The Insurrection Act of 1807 is a United States federal law that empowers the President of the United States to deploy U.S. military and federalized National Guard troops within the United states in particular circumstances, such as suppression of civil disorder, insurrection, or rebellion. Let us remember that on June 1, 2020 in Washington, Donald trump threaten to invoke the Insurrection act against BLACK LIVES MATTER protesting the murder of George Floyd. On January 6, 2021, an insurrection incited and lead by the lawless, deplorable, and despicable Congress led by the egotistical fanatical lies of then President Donald Trump was complicit with the attempted insurrection to overthrow and prevent the peaceful transfer of the government to President and Vice President elect Joe Biden and Senate Congresswoman Kamala Harris. To prevent the solidification of the election, the insurrectionist had three primary objectives: to murder Vice President elect Kamala Harris, stop the electoral college count, and destroy those votes. Their calls for the hanging of Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were a smokescreen. There were three things they were assured of that: Vice President Elect Kamala Harris was inside the senate chambers that day and was still on Capitol grounds when the building was breached.
The individuals were stroked into a murderous rage by President Trump and his government cohort’s invitation to Washington on that day to destroy a peaceful transitional power vote count formality. Their end objective was to ensure that Donald Trump would continue to be president beyond January. A handful of brave capitol guards stood alone fighting against the hellish insurrectionists, while members of Congress were forced to shelter in place cringing behind locked and unlocked doors inside the building. One woman had the presence of mind to direct to safety the leather boxes of electoral votes. Eugene Goodman exemplified courage under-fire and lead the hounds from hell insurrectionists in an opposite direction saving many congressional lives. Five people still lost their life. Four Trump supporters and 42-year-old officer Brian Sicknick who succumbed to his injuries in the hospital days later. Many things may be said about that day, but we must remember the deep entrenched racism that is embedded in the apple pie red, white, and blue fabric of the United States of America. Let us never forget, that on January 6, 2021, the insurrection was about Vice President Elect Kamala Harris whose ancestral heritage covers three continents: Africa, India, North America, and the Island of Jamaica. Insurrectionists wanted to eliminate the threat of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris becoming the first female president of the United States. The clarion call to action was led by Donald Trump and other elected favorite sons and daughters of the confederacy. Donald Trump must be impeached!
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Let's Celebrate Our History by Keeping The Dream Alive Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we welcome another Black History Month Celebration many memories run through our minds about those people who preceded us with the kind of faith and hope they needed to make changes in the building of America. Some were family, friends and heroes of the past and present that made this celebration possible. Dick Gregory, a family friend, often said, " It took us years to get a Black History Month recognition and then they gave us the shortest month of the year! " The shortness of the month does not diminish the amazing history and the important role we played in the growth and development of America. And today in spite of all the pressures we face, both physical and financial we are still an amazing people. That same faith and hope that has brought us this far is stronger then ever. Let us celebrate our history and help encourage our young people to be proud of our heritage and keep their heads up high. Dr. King in his I Had A Dream, speech, spoke about his children being judged, not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. That is a dream we are still working on, so let's keep that challenge in mind. Peace and Love, Brother (Clifford) Bell
Hate/White Supremacists Groups Should be Designated as “Domestic Terrorists” Dear Editor: For far too long, hate/White groups have been allowed to organize and operate in these United States without any consequences. On January 6th these groups, invited and emboldened by former President Trump, joined forces and conducted a violent insurrection on our country’s Capitol. They breached the sanctity, safety and security of elected officials, officers and the general public. I have written a letter to Congressman Brian Higgins, US Senator Chuck Schumer and US Senator Kristen Gillibrand, requesting that all hate/White supremacist groups in the U.S. be designated as “Domestic Terrorists.” I am well aware that in 2019, members of Congress previously discussed this issue, however these discussions have not appeared to have gained much traction. We have no real idea how many of our law enforcement officers, military, elected officials actively participate in these violent and destructive organizations. We also do not know how much money they are funneling into their coffers. They are a danger to people of color, Jews, LGBT community, immigrants and others they believe should be eliminated. Most of them have been raised to hate and they are not going to change or step back as long as they are allowed to operate year after year. I am an 85 year old Black female who has been aware of these hateful groups all of my life. They have trained with their guns in the mountains, hills, back woods calling themselves Militia and Patriots. I have always been aware that their main targets are Black people. It is mind boggling to me that these people have been able to operate in this fashion for all of these years. Domestic Terrorists should be identified, designated and treated as such. Madeline O. Scott
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Steve Finch, Chair of the Buffalo Urban League Board of Directors said, “We invite the community to come together with us as we celebrate the legacy of Brenda McDuffie as she retires and welcome Thomas Beauford, Jr. the new President & CEO”. An important part of the Gala’s celebration will be the awards ceremony, recognizing extraordinary individuals in the community for their achievements and contributions. Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo will receive the highest award, the esteemed WilLEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New RFP RELEASE The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Restorative Justice Training and Consultation services. The RFP #2021-014VF 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 February 24, 2021. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality. Marie A. Cannon, Commissioner of Social Services
liam L. Evans and Whitney M. Young Humanitarian Award. Kendra Brim, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunity, Nardin Academy and CEO & Owner, K. Savannah Consulting will receive the Emerging Leader Award. Musonda Bentil, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and DaKari Dwayne Jackson, Frederick Law Olmsted School # 156 both representing the graduating Class of 2021 will receive the Outstanding Youth Award. To top this celebration off, there will be entertainment, special guests, an auction and raffle. Special guests include Henri Star Muhammad and Drea D’Nur; back with us for dancing, Valerie Adams & the Dimension Band; jazz with the Love Supreme Music School-Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective; artists Kori Barber, Ani Hoover, Ani Moore and Valentino Dixon and Dance Performances from- Typography of Women: I Am Not Invisible.” For sponsorships, to make reservations, or to purchase auction items or raffle tickets to support scholarships for the Class of 2021, please go to bulgala.givesmart.com or call the Buffalo Urban League at (716) 250-2400. A D V E RT I S E Y O U R L L C C O N TA C T U S AT THECHALLENGERNEWS. C O M / C O N TA C T
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Name of LLC: Unique Peak Nutrition LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: December 1, 2020. Office of the LLC: 905 Delaware Avenue, Apt 11, Buffalo NY 14209, 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 the LLC at 905 Delaware Avenue, Apt 11, Buffalo NY 14209. Purpose of LLC: nutrition counseling. January 21,28 February 4,11,18,25
Walking Goldmine, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: October 6, 2020Office Of the LLC: 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 any process to the LLC at: 444 Westgate Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217. Purpose of LLC: any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FDEMKIDZ CLOTHING LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/17/2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY has been designated as the agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to 29 Girard Place, buffalo, NY 14211. Purpose: to showcase a diverse range of products for customers for different situations and seasons. January 21,28 February 4,11,18,25 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company JCB CUSTOM DESIGNS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/22/20. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 426, Buffalo, NY 14240. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. January 21,28 February 4,11,18,25 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Addie Vinta, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on December 1, 2020. Its office is located in Erie County, New York. 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 365 Lakefront Boulevard, Buffalo NY, 14202. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business or activity, with an initial focus of online retail. January 21,28 February 4,11,18,25
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company
Name of LLC: Ethnic Lines LLC./ Art.of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/23/20./ Office: Erie county/ SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 2316 Delaware Ave #253, Buffalo NY 14216/ Purpose: Any lawful purpose January 14,21,28 February 4,11,18
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Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Name of LLC: G. Wealthy Living, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: November 12, 2020 Office of LLC: 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 any process to the LLC at: 1339 Borden Rd, Depew NY 14043 Purpose of LLC: Property Management January,28 February 4,11,18,25 March 4
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Rosy's Garden, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/22/2020. Cty: Erie. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 450 Clinton St, suite 3 Buffalo, NY 14204. Purpose: diverse range of custom and original products. February 4,11,18,25 March 4,11
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE TBG FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff -against- MAZEL ON MAIN LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 20, 2020 and entered on December 9, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Erie County Clerk’s “Closing Room”, located at 92 Franklin Street, 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY on February 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. premises to be sold in individual parcels or in bulk by the Referee: Said Referee shall offer Parcel I and Parcel II as follows: PARCEL I situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 120 of the Stevens survey, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point of the intersection of the southerly line of Delavan Avenue with the westerly line of Greenwood Place; being a plot 65.40 feet by 74.50 feet by 56.84 feet by 75.00 feet. Section: 88 Block: 83 Lot: 6-7 Said premises known as 277 WEST DELAVAN AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY PARCEL II: situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 121 of the Stevens survey, described as follows: BEGINNING at the point of the intersection of the southerly line of Delavan Avenue with the easterly line of Greenwood Place; being a plot 80 feet by 100 feet by 80 feet by 100 feet. Section: 88 Block: 83 Lot: 5-1 Said premises known as 283 WEST DELAVAN AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY Approximate amount of lien $1,035,499.16 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 807975/2018. DARIA L. PRATCHER, ESQ., Referee KRISS & FEUERSTEIN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017 Jan. 28,Feb. 4,11,18
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 802905/2020 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC., Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF PATRICIA M. MLODZIENSKI, deceased, and all persons who are spouses, 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; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; MICHAELENE STELLA; MARION MILLARD; MARILYN AMPUDIA; ANN MARIE ASHBAUGH; EDWARD BOZENTKA; LORRAINE COOK; BARBARA MCDADE; Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 184 Cumberland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 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 Plaintiffs 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 include the following individuals as possible heirs to the Estate of Patricia M. Mlodzienski: MICHAELENE STELLA, MARION MILLARD, MARILYN AMPUDIA, ANN MARIE ASHBAUGH, EDWARD BOZENTKA; LORRAINE COOK, and BARBARA MCDADE. These pleadings are being amended to remove reference to JOHN DOE and JANE DOE as the mortgage premise located at 184 Cumberland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 has been found to be vacant. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: November 19, 2020 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: 123.80 Block: 6 Lot: 31 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. MARK J. GRISANTI, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated December 3, 2020 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerks Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of ERIE, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Being part of Lot No. 244 1/2, Township 10, Range 7 of the Buffalo Creek Reservation and according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 449 is known and distinguished as Subdivision Lot Nos. 29 and 30, in Block "A", bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the northeast line of Cumberland Avenue 62.33 feet northwesterly from its intersection with the northwest line of Melrose Street; Thence northwesterly along the said line of Cumberland Avenue 32.33 feet; Thence northeasterly parallel with the northwest line of Melrose Street 120 feet; Thence southeasterly parallel with the northeast line of Cumberland Avenue 32.33 feet; and Thence southwesterly parallel with the northwest line of Melrose Street 120 feet to the place of Beginning. Mortgaged Premises: 184 Cumberland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 123.80 Block: 6 Lot: 31 of the CITY of BUFFALO, NY 14220 69300 Jan. 14,21,28 Feb.4
LEGAL NOTICE RFP COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASE 2021 SUMMER PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING The Erie County Youth Bureau (ECYB) is pleased to announce its Request for Proposal (RFP) #2021013VF for 2021 funding of “Summer Primetime” programming on January 27th, 2021. Applications from eligible not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations & local youth bureaus will be accepted until February 24th at 4:00PM. Eligible programs promote positive youth development, addressing longterm juvenile delinquency prevention & summer learning loss within Erie County to youth ages 6-18 for a minimum of six weeks. The application may be downloaded from the Youth Bureau/Purchasing websites (http://www.erie.gov) or by contacting John Kordrupel, Youth Services Planning Coordinator, at john.kordrupel@erie.gov. An open informational meeting will be held virtually, via WebEx, at 10:30am on February 10th, 2021. The link to join the meeting is as follows: https://erie.webex.com/erie/j. php?MTID=me37b32d553e23d8e66 49da0643303302, meeting number: 146 287 5175, password: pqFSjqTJ924. 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. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE COMPTROLLER OF ERIE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 601 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York, that, The undersigned, as Comptroller of the County of Erie has on deposit or in his custody cer-tain moneys and property paid or deposited in actions or proceedings in the several courts in the said County. The person(s) or actions set forth below appear from the records of the said County Comp-troller to be entitled to certain such properties of the amount of $50.00 or more. DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEDINGS IN THE SURROGATE COURT ESTATE OF JERRY WOODS BEQUEST TO JUSTIN IAN DAVIS ESTATE OF EDGAR EDWARD LEWIS BEQ TO T LEWIS, S WILLIAMS, L WELLS & D BRADLEY ESTATE OF DOROTHY BENTLEY BEQUEST TO ESTATE OF GINA BECKER
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DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEDINGS IN THE ERIE COUNTY COURT FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS COUNTY OF ERIE IN REM #163 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#49 DISTR#21 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS COUNTY OF ERIE IN REM #160 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#3 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#4 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS COUNTY OF ERIE IN REM #164 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#5 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#7 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#8 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#9 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#10 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#11 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#12 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#13 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#50 DISTR#14 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS CITY OF BUFFALO IN REM#49 DISTRIBUTION #22 FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS VS COUNTY OF ERIE IN REM #164 BAIL MONEY CURRENTLY HELD BY ERIE COUTNY COMPTROLLER Bail for KEITH CRAGE posted by MARCUS CRAGE Bail for SCOTT SZAFRANSKI posted by PATRICK LALLY Bail for JAMES E. LANG posted by JAMES E. LANG Bail for AMBER MILLER posted by ROBERT C. CRISP Bail for ROBERT KUZNICKI posted by ROBERT KUZNICKI Bail for HENRY SNYDER posted by HENRY SNYDER Bail for SHAWN SAUNDERS posted by GREGORY SAUNDERS Bail for MICHAEL O'HARA posted by SHELLY PRANGE Bail for VARIOUS - TONAWANDA CITY posted by VARIOUS Bail for VARIOUS - BUFFALO CITY posted by VARIOUS Bail for VARIOUS - LACKAWANNA CITY posted by VARIOUS Bail for KRISTOFER KUBASIK posted by KRISTOFER KUBASIK Bail for CHARLES GIOMUNDO posted by NEAL GIOMUNDO Bail for TASHAY OWENS posted by TASHAY OWNES Bail for PAGE LIMMIA posted by SANDRA JOHNSON Bail for JEANETTE GADLEY posted by COREY D HARRIS Bail for DANIEL SOKOLOFSKY posted by WAYNE ZITZKA Bail for JONATHAN MACKINNON posted by NICOLE WARNER Bail for HABIB JOHNSON posted by CHANTELL FRANKLIN TO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: (A) A list of the names contained in this notice is on file and open to the public inspection at the Office of
the Comptroller at No. 95 Franklin Street, in the City of Buffalo, State of New York; (B) Any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirtyfirst day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same; and (C) In the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day, thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the State Comptroller and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.
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EMPLOYMENT The African American Cultural Center is seeking candidates for the position of
Part-time Assistant to the Executive Director.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. Job Duties: Reports directly to the Executive Director. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Schedules meetings, Handles internal communications, Drafts internal and external correspondence. Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills, Administrative organizational skills , Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SharePoint; Knowledge of Excel, Experience in website maintenance , managing social media outlets Job Traits: Be Committed to serve the community and youth in our programs, Be available to work occasional nights and weekends as required to support special events.Submit a cover letter and resume to: tinawashingtonabubeker. aacc@gmail.com
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is Hiring! Development Director BNW is seeking an experienced Development Professional to oversee the organization’s advancement, development and fundraising projects, programs and portfolio in support of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s mission. This position will work closely with the Executive Director and will be leading a team to develop, manage and implement organizational fundraising strategies, initiatives and projects. Project Coordinator The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of multiple projects and programs. This position will be part of a team working under direct supervision to undertake aspects of community outreach, education, tours, volunteer management, special events, and citizen science and restoration projects, including providing technical/scientific and advocacy support.
LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SUNY ERIE NORTH CAMPUS ADA & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES PROJECT NO. 2019-956-03 Separate sealed bids for: General, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Construction 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, NY 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on March 4, 2021, 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. Attention is called to COVID bid procedures on the County’s website.
For 30 years, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has been the guardian of Western New York’s fresh water. If you want to make a difference while you make a living, apply today! For full job descriptions and applications instructions go to: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/about/jobs/
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Super Bowl LV Prediction: The Kansas City Chiefs Will Win It!
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