Challenger Community News March 27, 2019 by Challenger Community News

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Wrapping Up Women’s History Month! Black Monarchy’s “Adjust Your Crown” Headwrap Event

Placing Significance of the Year 2019 to African Americans in Perspective Page 10

A Fitting Close to Month Long Tribute To Women

LOCAL

Community Walk Against Violence Set For April 4 Page 3

VOICES

The Permanence of White Supremacy Page 11

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BUSINESS

Good News! Destiny’s Restaurant is Open for Business! Page 3

Application Deadline For Mayor Summer Youth Jobs is March 29th! Page 10

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Former Rochester Resident Receives SPORTS UPDATE Ft. Wayne MLK Humanitarian Award MAC Conference Shown No Former Rochester resident Love by NCAA Committee Stephen D. Lanier recently received the Ft. Wayne Indiana American Legion MLK Humanitarian Award. Lanier relocated to Fort Wayne during the summer of 2010 from Rochester with General Motors where he is an “Associate.” Upon arrival, he immediately sought an organization by which he could continue his long-standing involvement and initiatives of assistance to the community. He became a member of the Charles C. Anderson American Legion Post 148 where his impact was felt instantly. Steve has demonstrated through his action and deeds a desire to elevate the level of cooperative living among community residents. He is very engaged in volunteer ser-

Stephen D. Lanier

vices and/or actions that have affected positive change in the local Fort Wayne communities. His pursuit of resources and ideas to improve the quality of life in this environmentally challenged community has only begun! Congratulations Mr. Lanier!

Authentic Sisterhood Women’s Conference Set for March 30th The Authentic Sisterhood Women’s Conference is set for Saturday, March 30 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, Downtown Rochester. This conference is open to all women and will feature workshops covering topics such building a power team, moving past the pain from broken relationships, establishing intergenerational relationships, reciprocity and healthy living. The keynote speaker is counselor, life coach and motivational speaker Tanishia Johnson, a Bronx NY transplant who has made Rochester her home with her husband and five children. She is the founder and creator of Beyond This Moment Life Coaching & Business Consulting a company designed to help women get past (beyond) their current situation to live a purpose filled life making this its inaugural women’s conference after 6 years in operation. The conference will also feature awards honoring Rochester area women in the following categories: Entrepreneur of the Year, Social Justice Advocate of the Year, Trailblazer of the Year, The special "My Sister's Keeper" Award, The "Unsung Shero" Award, Philanthropist of the Year, Veteran of the Year, First Responder of the Year, Community Activist of the Year and Eldress of the Year. Registration is still open. Tickets are $50 and available at www.beyondthismoment.splashthat.com

UB’s rise in Women’s NCAA College basketball was not taken into consideration by NCAA Steering committee. The committee placed a UB women’s team that won the MAC Championship into a bracket with perennial powerhouse UConn. They even had to play UCONN on their own home court. I would have given a team that made the Sweet 16 last season more respect and placed them in another Region. You must play the games put in front of you and UB’s head Coach Felisha Legette—Jack had her Lady Bulls ready for both games. The nation’s second leading scorer Cierra Dillard had 20 pts while Summer Hemphill led the way with 23 points. In defeating Rutgers 82-71 the Lady Bulls played outstanding defense in holding the Scarlet Knights to only 10 points in the 4th quarter. This win set the stage for a matchup with powerhouse UCONN Huskies. Once again Head Coach Legette- Jack had her team well prepared for the game. The Bulls got off to a slow start but stepped its game up once Coach Legette—Jack moved Cierra Dillard to point guard and finally was able to get into its offense. The Lady Bulls played with intense pressure on the Huskies and were able to outscore them 17 to 11 in the 4th quarter. Even through the Lady Bulls lost to UCONN 84 – 72; they played with confidence and challenged UCONN on the boards and forced them to make several errors and a cold shooting span of over 3 minutes. Cierra Dillard came back from a severe ankle sprain which left her hobbling through the last five minutes of the game. She still was able to score 5 points and assist on key plays down the stretch. Cierra ended up with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to end a stellar career at UB. We witnessed the final game of the greatest women basketball player in UB’s history . Cierra said, "I didn’t go to the locker room. I knew if I went to the locker room, I wasn’t coming back out and I’m not that type of player. My team’s down. My team needs me. I’m coming back out. I don’t care if I have to hop on one leg..." What a competitor and an excellent student athlete who left it ALL out on the floor for her team! Cierra Dillard will be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft next month and quite possibly be the number one overall pick of the draft. In an era of one and done college athletes, it’s so heartfelt and rewarding to see a player like Cierra Dillard come back for her senior season and earn a MAC Championship and ending her college career with such a gutty performance that will be remembered for quite some time COLG ATE in Western New York.

AROUND TOWN

First Annual Spring City Wide Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer and Health Seminar In the Inner City

Date / Time: Saturday, April 13, 2019 (9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.) Location: Staybridge Suites Rochester University, 1000 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611 Theme: “Spirituality, Knowledge, Nutrition, Activity, Early Detection and Treatment: The Keys to Survival.” All Registration will close March 31, 2019. Please visit the website for registration instructions: Event Information Hosted by Physicians and Laypersons Educational Associates of Greater Rochester NY Inc.

Strengthening Latino Health: 2019 Latino Health and Health Disparities Conference

Monday, April 1 from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 415 Elmwood Avenue,Rochester, New York 14642 585-275-7666 Latinos are the nation's largest racial/ethnic minority group. New York State is one of the top 10 states with the largest Hispanic/ Latino population. According to the census, 17.8% of the population of Rochester and 8.8% of the population of Monroe County is Latino or Hispanic. Like other racial/ethnic minorities and underserved populations, Latinos experience significant educational, economic, environmental, social and physical health risks coupled with significant health care access issues. (HHS.gov, 2019) In addition, language and cultural barriers can impact healthcare and therefore, are critical to understand and address. This conference will bring together individuals committed to addressing health disparities that impact Latino communities. The conference will offer an opportunity for researchers, practitioners and advocates to share emerging research, best practices and community perspectives that shape the agenda for Latino health and eliminating disparities.

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Interesting in auditing a class? Call the Office of Enrollment Services at (585) 340-9633 Financial Aid available including scholarships for those who qualify

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AREA BRIEFS

Dr. Umar Johnson

Dr. Umar. Noted Pan-Afrikan lecturer, Returns to Buffalo Noted Pan- Afrikan lecturer Dr. Umar Johnson will speak April 6, at 3 p.m. (doors open at 2) at the St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church at 314 E. Ferry Street. He will speak on “War Against Black Parents & How To Fight Back.” Dr. Umar Johnson is former Minister of Education for the Marcus Garvey Movement, the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. Dr. Umar is a writer, political scientist, and consultant to families, educators, mental health professionals and charter schools throughout the country. Doors open at 2 p.m. Children 17 & under are free, Elders 65 & older with ID are free as well. Vendor opportunities are available. Link for tickets: https://www.eventbee. com/v/drumarjohnson

Betty Jean Grant

Canisius to Honor Grant With Community Service Award Former Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant will be presented with Canisius College's 2019 Lorch Award for Community Service on Wednesday, March 27th, 5-7 p.m. in the college's Grupp Fireside Lounge located in Richard Winter Student Center, 81 Hughes Ave. This event is open to the public and Dr. Tanya Loughead, Co-director of Canisius College's Women and Gender Studies department has extended an invitation to the family and friends of Mrs. Grant and members the community to attend and celebrate with her. Refreshments will be provided and the event is free.

Primary Hall Prep: Uncrowned Queens in Niagara County Proposed New to be Recognized Charter to Host The Niagara Falls (NY) Public Meeting Chapter of the Links, IncorPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School will host a public meeting on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Merriweather Library auditorium on Jefferson & E. Utica. This public meeting is to provide community members the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed school for the East Side for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

porated and the Uncrowned Queens Institute For Research and Education on Women will celebrate Women’s History Month in recognition of 63 women in Niagara County as they become the first Uncrowned Queens of Niagara County on Saturday, March 30 at the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino 310 4th Street in Niagara Falls, from 2-5 p.m.

Destiny’s Restaurant – Open for Business!

s the saying goes, “you can’t keep a good man down" Just ask Destiny’s Restaurant owner Thomas Childs. Just two days after he held a press conference to announce his reopening, an SUV lost control and crashed into the front of the building, prompting him to briefly close again. The good news is that despite the unfortunate chain of events –DESTINY’S IS NOW OPEN AND READY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY! To celebrate, Childs is offering Springtime Specials until Thursday, March 28. Come and enjoy 10 wings and a 20-ounce soda for only $3 (two order minimum, dine-in only). Don’t forget about the Downtown Special, two pitas, a fry and soda for only $8. Other menu items are 10% off. -Addressing False ReportsEarlier this month Mr. Childs voluntarily closed his popular eatery after an employee fell ill and was later determined to have hepatitis A. Thomas Childs. It was a voluntary move on his part, despite false reports and lots of speculation that he had been closed down by the Health Department. That was never the case! Childs made the decision in the best interest of his employees and the community he serves. He wanted to make sure everyone was safe. The shut-down lasted only 48 hours during which time he made sure all of his employees were vaccinated and given a clean bill of health. During a press conference at his Fillmore/Main Street establishment last Thursday, he said that he could understand why at first the “community was a little scared” but the worst – the 2-day closure which he admitted slowed business down “tremendously – was over and everyone looked forward to making up for lost time. “We lost a lot of business but I probably saved his (former employee’s) life,” recounted Childs. When he realized how sick the employee was, instead of sending him home, he called an ambulance. He was diagnosed with the virus after he got to the hospital. In business for 21 years Childs said this was the first time anything like this ever happened. “Destiny's does not pose any health threat at all," assured spokeswoman Tracy Jordan-Cardwell. Masten District Councilmember Ulysees Wingo praised Childs for his “leadership in caring for his employees and the community.” Childs thanks his customers for their continued support, and credits prayer with getting him through the adversity. Destiny’s Restaurant, located at 2383 Fillmore Avenue at Main, is open seven days a week Sunday thru Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 11 pm.; and Thursday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. – mid-

“Unified Against Violence Community Walk” Set For April 4 Representatives from the city’s anti-violence organizations held a press conference in Martin Luther King Park Tuesday in the wake of the violence that escalated over the past weekend to announce a “Unified Against Violence Community Walk” on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Thursday, April 4. The Walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Eller and Genesse

Street, proceed down Genesee to Moselle. Participants will start lining up at 5p.m. on Humason at the 7-11 store. Bring photos of loved ones, signs, etc. All homicide victims family members, non-violence groups, community and religious and business leaders are urged to take part in this show of solidarity. Among the anti-violence organizations that took

part in Tuesdays press conference and stood together in solidarity to protest against the senseless homicides plaguing our community was :No More Tears, Buffalo Peacemakers, Buffalo SNUG, MVP (Most Valuable Parents), Buffalo United Front, Buffalo FATHERS, Stop the Violence Coalition, Back to Basics, Mad Dads, SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak CCenter for Non Violence, and BILA. Also present were family members that have lost loved ones to a homicide:

Quantrell D. Carson 1-4-17; Ronnie Scott 8-12-14; Michael Jenkins 9-1-18; Ricky Webster 11-1992; Neil Dobbins 2-2303; Navel Fonville 6-4-06; Jazz Bynum 7-2-11 All Unsolved

Murders. For more information call 716-816-8264 or 716-9127188 THIS IS A NON POLITIAnti-Violence organizations announce "Unified Against Violence Community Walk" April 4.

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BLACK COWBOYS

One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies. In fact, it's believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, an expert marksman, had a Native American companion, and rode a silver horse. His story was not unique however. In the 19th century, the Wild West drew enslaved Blacks with the hope of freedom and wages. When the Civil War ended, freedmen came West with the hope of a better life where the demand for skilled labor was high. These African Americans made up at least a quarter of the legendary cowboys who lived dangerous lives facing weather, rattlesnakes, and outlaws while they slept under the stars driving cattle herds to market. While there was little formal segregation in frontier towns and a great deal of personal freedom, Black cowboys were often expected to do more of the work and the roughest jobs compared to their white counterparts. Loyalty did develop between the cowboys on a drive, but the Black cowboys were typically responsible for breaking the horses and being the first ones to cross flooded streams during cattle drives. In fact, it is believed that the term “cowboy” originated as a derogatory term used to describe Black “cowhands.”

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Forum to Address Buffalo Public School Board Candidates on Key Issues

Wendy Okolo

Nigerian Genius at NASA is First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Aerospace Engineering Nigerian-American Aerospace Research Engineer 30-year-old Wendy Okolo has become the first Black woman to get a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering. Born to a family of six, her career took off at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a United States agency responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. Okolo was only 26 years old when she became the first Black woman to get a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. After graduating, Okolo accepted a job as a summer researcher from 2010 to 2012 in the Control Design & Analysis Branch at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base. According to The Cabel, Okolo talked about her experience piloting the world’s fastest manned aircraft which flies from coast to coast in 67 minutes. “I was like I’m sure these guys are so smart, what am I going to bring to the table. I was given an assignment to correct an error in a code system which I did and that momentarily ended the impostor syndrome.” Now she’s an Aerospace Research Engineer at the Ames Research Center, a major research centre for National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Silicon Valley. Africa is slowly becoming known for producing geniuses who almost always break barriers in their several industries.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching

Deadly Cyclone Hits Southern Africa Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction

A deadly cyclone that struck Mozambique and other countries in southern Africa has nearly wiped out the worst-affected areas, flooding vast stretches of land, destroying roads and dams, and cutting off victims from help. The cyclone, called Idai, has affected more than 1.5 million people.The storm destroyed “90 percent” of Beira, a city of about a half-million people that is Mozambique’s fourth largest and faces the Indian Ocean, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said. . The Red Cross and other aid organizations estimated the total number of deaths at 150, though they warned that the figure could rise as rescuers reached previously inaccessible areas. Mr. Nyusi said the death toll in Mozambique, which stood at 84, could climb to more than 1,000. The storm landed in Beira late March 14 before moving inland into Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Black Editor Resigns from Alabama Newspaper that Called for the KKK to ‘Ride Again’ After less than a month job, the Black woman appointed editor of the Alabama newspaper whose former White publisher called for the Ku Klux Klan to “night ride again” has resigned. Linden Mayor Charles Moore confirmed the news saying Elecia Dexter, who took over the troubled Democrat-Reporter on Feb. 21, was essentially “run off” by former publisher and editor Goodloe Sutton. “He never left the building,” said Moore of Sutton, whose family has owned and operated Linden, Ala., newspaper since 1917. Sutton, 80, resigned last month amid outrage over a Feb. 14 op-ed published in The Democrat-Reporter titled “The Klan Needs to Ride Again.”

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VOICE-Buffalo and the Buffalo Immigrant Leadership Team (BILT) will host a joint forum addressing candidates running for the Buffalo Public School (BPS) Board on April 2 at Lafayette High School, 370 Lafayette Ave. at 6 p.m. This public forum will offer citizens of the City of Buffalo an opportunity to hear BPS Board Candidates’ positions on key issues facing students in Buffalo Public Schools and what they offer as a potential board member. It is important that local voters participate in this direction-changing election. School Suspensions If a student spends time in a detention facility before they’re 16, there’s an 80% chance they will be arrested again. On top of that, the majority of students who are suspended or involved in the criminal justice system at a young age are minorities. In response to this debilitating fact, VOICE-Buffalo is working on eradicating school suspensions. This would disrupt the school to prison pipeline and decrease youth detention rates by 20% which are parallel to incarceration. School Suspensions disproportionately affect African American Students. While African Americans make up 47% of student enrollment they make up 69% of the suspensions. The Buffalo Immigrant Leadership Team’s (BILT) stake is tied directly to their Raise the Rate campaign, addressing the high dropout rate and low graduation rate for English Language Learners. Buffalo Public Schools are not in compliance with New York State Law Part 154, which states that for every twenty students who speak the same home language in the same grade, there should be a bilingual program for those students. BPS currently has 8 programs, all in Spanish, which leaves behind many of the immigrant and refugee students who speak top languages like

DID YOU KNOW...On May 24, 1993, Eritrea achieved independence from Ethiopia after a 30-year civil war.

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LEGAL NOTICE NATIONSTAR

V. ROBERTS

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff, vs. TRACY ROBERTS, AS EXECUTRIX AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ROBERTS AKA BETTY ROBERTS; AQUERIA ROBERTS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ROBERTS AKA BETTY ROBERTS; JOHNELL MUHAMMAD, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ROBERTS AKA BETTY ROBERTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ROBERTS AKA BETTY ROBERTS; 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; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC A/P/O CITIBANK; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the 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. INDEX NO. 800447/2018 Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS 70 NEWBURGH AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14211 District: Section: 101.33 Block: 2 Lot: 34 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 $69,422.00 and interest, recorded on April 7, 1993, at Liber 11918 Page 283, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 70 NEWBURGH AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14211. 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__________,2019 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: __________________________ MARSHA CATO, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: ADJ Industries, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: July 25, 2017: Office 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: 2620 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, Purpose of LLC: Real Estate Investment/ Wholesaling Mar. 13,20,27 Apr. 3,10,17 Chicaliyah Desserts LLC, Articles of Organization The articles of organization for Chicaliyah Desserts LLC were filed with the NYS Department of State on 1/23/19. NYS Secretary of State is designated agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail copy of process to LLC Office at 618 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, NY 14204. LLC purpose to engage in any lawful purpose permitted under NYLLC law sec. 206. Mar.20,27,Apr. 3,10,17,24 Notice of formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company. Bomba Arepas L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed by the NY Department of State on February 4, 2019. It's office location is Erie County. It's purpose is any lawful purpose. NY Secretary of State is designed as agent upon whom process may be served. The Secretary shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 32 West Cleveland Drive Buffalo, NY 14215. Mar.20,27,Apr. 3,10,17,24

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The Danger of Over Prescribing Antibiotics to Senior Citizens The New York Times recently reported that there are many reasons for older people to avoid Cipro and other antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, which have prompted warnings from the Food and Drug Administration about their risks of serious side effects. For more than a decade, the agency’s most frequent target has been fluoroquinolones. It has warned that this class of antibiotics (including Cipro and Levaquin) increases the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, particularly in older adults; that it can cause the nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy; and that it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). “One of the most common problems for older adults are changes in mental status — getting anxious, getting loopy,” said Dr. Sara Cosgrove, medical director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Adult Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. “These drugs get into the brain.” The F.D.A. also warned of the problem in July. More troublingly, doctors often prescribe these medications unnecessarily, studies repeatedly show. Upper respiratory infections — colds, sinus infections, bronchitis — trigger most prescriptions, but those infections are typically viral, not bacterial, and thus unresponsive to antibiotics. Despite ongoing campaigns by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health groups, older Americans still take too many antibiotics overall. Patients over age 65 have the highest rate of outpatient prescribing of any age group. Antibiotic overuse contributes to a serious public health threat by creating drug resistance, as infectious bacteria adapt to the medications. Drugs then lose their effectiveness, forcing doctors to resort to more toxic, less potent, often costlier options. Two million Americans get antibiotic-resistant infections annually, the C.D.C. has reported, and 23,000 die from them. Moreover, antibiotics interact badly with many of the other drugs older adults take, including such widely used medications as statins, blood thinners, kidney and heart medications. From:"Oldelr Ameriacans Awash in Antibiotics, NYTMarch 19, 2019)

HEALTH MATTERS

Community Health Center of Buffalo Now Offfering Physical Therapy Welcomes Dr. Volmy to the Medical Staff

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., (CHCB) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Darlene Volmy to our medical staff. Dr. Volmy is a licensed physical therapist. Dr. Volmy uses an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to treatment, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic exercise, postural/ core stability, functional manual therapy, movement training, patient education and empowerment. She has treated patients of all ages (from 3 weeks old to 100+) in a variety of clinical areas including outpatient clinics, post-operative, orthopedics, intensive care units, home health, schools, hospitals, sports and fitness facilities, adult daycare centers, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes. Dr. Darlene Volmy holds a BA in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo where she developed a lifelong interest in the scientific aspects of human movement. Throughout her under-graduate education, Darlene worked as a health broker with the Erie Niagara Area Health & Education Center (ENAHEC). “I helped connect students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health,” said Dr. Volmy. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from D'Youville College, where she participated in elective courses in exercise prescription, acute and chronic pain, manual therapy techniques, and women and adolescents health and wellness. Dr. Volmy plans to continue adding to her skillset throughout her career. CEO, Dr. LaVonne Ansari stated: “Dr. Volmy will be working at our new state-of-the-art physical therapy office located on the 4th floor of our 34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo facility. Adding physical therapy to our already broad range of services gives us one more way to meet the needs of the residents in this community.”

FAITH & FAMILY

New Covenant Youth Revival March 29-31 New Covenant United Church of Christ, 459 Clinton St., will sponsor a Youth Revival on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, March 31 at 10:45 a.m. the Revival will conclude. The guest Revivalist is Minister Shai Fears from Zion Dominion Global Ministries. Guest choirs include Evangelistic Temple Youth Choir and The Canisius Choir. Also featured will be Kalon Huff, Gospel Rapper. Please join us as we support and encourage the Youth of Buffalo. For additional in-formation you may call 716-856-3392. Ebony Bullock is the director of Youth Ministry and TJ McKissick is the Revival Organizer. The Reverend Jacquelyn Ross Brown is the Sr. Pastor.

CLOTHING GIVEAWAY

A clothing giveaway will be held Saturday March 30 from 9-2 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church Annex, 1307 Fillmore Avenue at Urban (use side entrance) Rev. Dr. Dennis Lee, Jr. is pastor. All are Welcome!

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The Potter's House Church Annual Women's Conference The Potter's House Church will host their Annual Women's Conference, April 12 – 14. On Friday the worship service and panel discussion will begin at 7p.m. at the Potter’s House, 723 7th St., there is no charge for the conference on Friday. Rev. Gwendolyn Weatherly is the speaker. On Saturday at 9a.m. the Prayer Breakfast is at Hyatt Place Niagara, 310 Rainbow Blvd. Rev. Arlise Carson of Long Island, NY is the breakfast speaker. The cost of the Prayer Breakfast is $25 per adult and $20 per youth 12 years and younger. T The conference will culminate Sunday morning at 10am at the Potter’s House Church. For additional information call 716-2853445.

Free Movie Night at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Sight and Sound Theater presents MOSES from the Big Stage to the Big Screen. Join us on Saturday March 30, 2019 at 5 p.m., at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church located at 790 Humboldt Parkway at Woodlawn. Admission is FREE Refreshments $1.00 Join Us! Reverend John T. Hilliard, Pastor

Pastor’s Wives Honored The New York Western First Christian Women’s Council Luncheon honored Pastor’s Wives March 23 at Club 86 on 86 Avenue East in Geneva, New York. Under the theme, “The Journey of a Pastor’s Wife,” dedicated wives who have served and stood by their husbands for 30-plus years were recognized. Honorees included: Lady Eva M. Griffin from Utica N.Y. ; Lady Tony Slack, Olean, N.Y.; Lady Effie Buie, Syracuse, NY; Mother Christine Christian, Ithaca, N.Y.; Lady Barbara Prior, Rochester, N.Y.; Mother McFadden, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mother Lauralie Roberson, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mother Dorothy Williams, Geneva, N.Y.; Mother Helen. Clark, Syracuse, N.Y.; Lady Alberta Pertillar, Syracuse, N.Y.; Mother Wyreen Jones, Rochester, N.Y.; Mother Effie Henry, Rochester, N.Y.; Mother Betty Butts, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mother Cora Lewis, Buffalo, N.Y. and Lady Narseary Harris, Buffalo, N.Y. Evangelist Rosetta Walker is New York Western 1st EWE State President; Mother Althea F. Chaplin, Supervisor of Women’s Department; and Bishop James R. Wright Sr., is Jurisdictional Prelate. For more information about the Christian women's Council call (716)310-3541. We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet!

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Consecration Service of Bishop Elect – Dr. Jeffery Bowens Set

Calvary C.M.E. News Calvary C.M.E. Church (1007 Ellicott Street) will celebrate 40 years of Children’s Music Ministry (Viola Hadley Sunbeam Choir) on Sunday March 31 at 4 p.m. Local children’s choirs will be fellowshipping with us. Former Viola Hadley Sunbeam Choir members have been invited to join us. Join us as we give tribute to the memory of Mrs. Viola Hadley, the founder of the choir. Rev. Brandon K. Baum is the pastor.

(L-R) Dr. Luchey, Majority Leader L.Baskin; Donna Wilson-Habeeb.

A Pancake Prayer Breakfast will be held at Calvary C.M.E. Church (1007 Ellicott Street) on Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m. Prayer Warriors are being invited to lead us in the workshop experience Rev. Brandon K. Baum is the pastor. Sponsored by Board of Christian Education (April marks the 4th year Calvary has had a Saturday Morning Conference Prayer Call. ) PUBLIC HEARING/ COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE CITY OF BUFFALO 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN & PRIOR YEAR AMENDMENTS Thursday April 11, 2019 6:00 PM Delavan-Grider Community Center (Metro CDC) 877 E. Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Mayor Byron W. Brown invites Buffalo residents to participate in a public hearing to discuss the city’s anticipated 2019/20 allocations for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant; HOME Investment Partnerships; Emergency Solutions Grant; and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. We will also discuss proposed changes to current and prior year Annual Action Plans. City staff will be present to describe program goals, review the planning and adoption process, and accept citizen comments regarding the use of this funding to address housing and community development needs. During this hearing there will be a working session to discuss how these funds can be best utilized throughout the City of Buffalo. Written comments to both the Annual Action Plan are encouraged, and will be included in the city’s submission to HUD. Comments must be postmarked by May 12, 2019 at either 920 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202; or HUDAdministrator@city-buffalo.com. For more information regarding this public notice, or to request special accommodations for the public hearing, please call 8515449. Burmese, Arabic, Nepali, and Karen speakers must RSVP for translation services prior to meeting. AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA/ MESA REDONDA COMUNITARIA CIUDAD DE BUFFALO Plan de acción anual 2019/20 y enmiendas del año anterior Jueves 11 de abril de 2019 6:00 PM Centro Comunitario Delavan-Grider (Metro CDC) 877 E. Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 El alcalde Byron W. Brown invita a los residentes de Buffalo a participar en una audiencia pública para hablar sobre las asignaciones anticipadas para 2019/20 de la ciudad para los siguientes programas federales: Subsidio global para el desarrollo comunitario; HOME Asociaciones de inversión; Subvención de Soluciones de Emergencia; y Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA. También discutiremos los cambios propuestos a los planes de acción anuales actuales y anteriores. El personal de la ciudad estará presente para describir los objetivos del programa, revisar el proceso de planificación y adopción y aceptar los comentarios de los ciudadanos con respecto al uso de estos fondos para abordar las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. Durante esta audiencia, habrá una sesión de trabajo para analizar la mejor manera de utilizar estos fondos en toda la Ciudad de Buffalo. Se alientan los comentarios escritos a ambos, el Plan de Acción Anual, y se incluirán en la presentación de la ciudad a HUD. Los comentarios deben tener matasellos del 12 de mayo de 2019 en cualquiera de los 920 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202; o HUDAdministrator@city-buffalo.com. Para obtener más información sobre este aviso público o para solicitar adaptaciones especiales para la audiencia pública, llame al 851-5449. Los oradores birmanos, árabes, nepalíes y karen deben confirmar su asistencia para los servicios de traducción antes de la reunión

(L-R) Dr. Ansari, Judge Calvo-Torres and Claudine Ewing.

Women's Empowerment Conference A Women's Empowerment Conference will be held Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium

1100 Jefferson Avenue. Hosted by MARY’D (Zaheera Hemphill and Chanell Wiley), the theme of the conference is “W.E. Inspire Changes.” NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes will be the guest speaker. Claudine Ewing, News Reporter and Anchor for WGRZ-TC2 will moderate a panel featuring Dr. Keli-Koran Luchey, assistant principal and CEO of Lucid Pathways; Major- Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes ity Leader Legislator April N.M.Baskin; educator and community builder Donna Wilson-Habeeb; Dr. LaVonne Ansari, CEO, Benwood Community Health Center; and Buffalo City Court Judge Betty Calvo-Torres. There will be local vendors, giveaways, and mini-workshops on Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness, Healthy Eating, Financial Smart Goals, Home Ownership, Business Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Skin & Makeup and more. Continental Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Comfortable attire recommended. There will also be workshop registration on-site. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at https://weinspirechanges.eventbrite.com The Queens’ Tea held last November, was the first event hosted by MARY’D; a new Western New York business dedicated to creating inspiring events for women and the communities surrounding

he Love Alive Church family is proud to announce the consecration service of Bishop Elect – Dr. Jeffery Bowens. This service will take place on Saturday, April, 6 at the Love Alive F.F.G.B.C., 141 Lewis St, In Buffalo NY. Bishop Elect Jeffery Bowens, a lifelong and native son of the Buffalo community, began his journey under the watchful eye of the late Rev. W.L. Jones, of the Mount Ararat Baptist Church, who is responsible for his tutorship and development. Bishop-Elect Bowens and the Love Alive family invite the community at large to join us for this festive celebration of one of God’s humble servants. The Consecrator & Co-consecrator will be Archbishop Dennis Golphin of North, Carolina, & Archbishop Anthony Slater, also of North Carolina along with the Concelebrant, Bishop Andy C. Lewter of Amityville, New York. It will be our honor to see you at this glorious occasion. Subsequent, to the Consecration service, which will occur at 12:00 noon at the aforementioned date there will be an inaugural celebration banquet that will occur at the Columns Banquet Hall, in Elma, New York at 5:00pm. For more information, please contact the Church office at 716-856-1670 or E-mail us at Lovealive1994@gmail.com Blessings to All, and we hope to see you there.

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ARTS x’s BEATS First Friday Event: All Female Line Up Featuring

Top Area Talent for a Power Packed Show You Don’t Want to Miss!

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Friday April 5 Starts at 7 p.m. Imagine Event Center 72 Military Road Tickets $10-$15 on artsxbeats.eventbrite.com If you don’t already know, Beau Flueve Music Arts Foundation is becoming one of Buffalo’s premier presenters of the freshest creative talent in the City! Earlier this year they kicked off a new perspective on how to enjoy the first Friday of every month with what founder Lindsey Taylor calls ARTS x’s Beats, a monthly event showcasing a different genre of music and visual artists from Buffalo and surrounding areas. “The Arts x’s Beats First Friday event goal is to provide the city with quality music and arts for you to enjoy and kick off your weekend right.” Said Taylor. The April 5th lineup includes the home grown show stopping talent of Venzella Joy also known as Joy the Drummer, who will headline. “It’s always exciting coming back home to play," she said. I’ve been grateful to play in movies and Tour with Beyoncé over 5+ years but it’s still an amazing feeling to play in front of family and friends." Also lighting up the stage is powerhouse soul-singer Lindsay Niccs, the lyrical goddess Love The Genius plus two of Ontario’s hot emerging artists, Heather Russell and Taveeta. On the visual arts front and also hailing from Buffalo is painter AJ Smith for live painting and curated exhibition all while the lovely DJ Lil Gabby holds down the venue for the set. Founder Lindsey Taylor works closely with his team to stay ahead of the who’s who in

Performers L/R top row Venzalla Joy, Lindsay Niccs, Love the Genius Bottom row: Taveeta, Heather Russel and Visual Artist A.J. Smith

the talent arena. For the female lineup he said “I wanted it to be all about them. I curate the lineups with the assistance of my team referrals…from scouting on internet to attending showcases…now we even get community members sending us artists that we should look at.” As for the reach into Canada Taylor notes “many of their artists are trying to break into the US market. It’s a no brainer!" With the strong emerging level of talent brought to the stage for this monthly first Friday event, the tickets priced $10 -$15 are also part of the draw. “We want people to come out and enjoy the evening without any restraints," said Taylor. "We don’t want money to be the reason you don’t discover a new artist and have a great night!” The Arts x’s Beats event all goes down under the roof of Imagine Events Center, a venue Taylor selected to hold the curated party. “Doing events for 13 years I always had a niche with discovering venues. This was perfect for what we were trying to do. Most importantly

their doors were open to allowing ALL GENRES of music play … it’s a top of the line venue from a production stand point and aesthetics.” The monthly event is a strategic lead up to Beau Fleuve Music Arts Foundation annual Ultimate Sunday Funday, a well - attended and uniquely curated Outdoor / Indoor music arts festival in its third year and this year held on August 25th at Silo City. The event is the millennial go to for live music, arts and raw culture experience in Buffalo. “If you haven’t been to the larger end of year Sunday Funday festival, the Arts x’s Beats First Friday event will give you a sample of the music, art, poetry and culture to expect.” said Taylor in reference to the gold mine of all genre talent he showcases year round. “It’s always been in our plans to bring the world here as their stage ... We’re the new Motown!” For more info on events go to www.beaufleuvemusicarts. com follow on IG @beaufleuvemusicarts .

ON STAGE *The Sidewalk Stageplay, at the Paul Robeson Theatre In The African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Ave., now thru April 7 Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays @ 4 p.m. Written by Edreys Wajed & Paulette D. Harris, directed by Paulette D. Harris. 884-2013. *WBLK Spotlight Showcase, Friday, April 12, Shea’s 710 Theatre @ 710 Main St. *Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, two shows 7 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tralf Music Hall, featuring Bassist Calvin Parmer,

Drummer Daniel Powell, Saxophonist Will Holton w/special guest vocalist & keyboardist Frank McComb and She Rises singer/songwriter from Rochester. Tickets $30 & $35 Preferred Seating available at Doris Records, Tralf Box Office &. Ticketmaster; 308-2435. *Friday Night Laughs “The Roast” @ The Tralf Fri. April 26 featuring celebrity comedian Roasters Rob Stapleton, Smokey Suarez, Reema Reem, Jay Steel & more. Two shows 7:30 & 10 p.m. $30.

*Brian Freeman & Friends Part VII, Friday, May 24 @ The Tralf; 8 p.m. $35/$40 day of show; Ticketmaster.com & Tralf Box office. *Ujima Company Presents Passing Strange, “a rock concert that has a story to tell.” May 3-26 @ the Theatre, 429 Plymouth Avenue, Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 7 p.m. ; Sun 4 p.m. Lorna C. Hill Director, Michelle Thomas Music Director; Tickets & Reservations ujimacoinc. org. or 716-281-0092; $30 general, $25 Seniors, $15 students.

According to TIME, Jordan Peele’s movie Us raked in $70.3 million in its opening weekend, making it the largest-ever debut for an original horror film. The only films it trails in the genre, It (2018) and Halloween (2018), were a remake and sequel, respectively. The now-blockbuster Us made back its $20 million budget and then some in just a couple of days; and thanks to the classic word-of-mouth marketing technique (which creates major FOMO), that number is only expected to climb—and fast.

And Speaking Of Box Office Records...… Black Panther grossed $700 million in the United States and Canada, becoming the third film ever to do so, and $646.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide box office total of $1.346 billion. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 2018 behind Avengers: Infinity War, the third-highest-grossing film ever in the United States, the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time, and the highest-grossing film by a Black director. It also became the highest-grossing film in the territories of East, West, and southern Africa. It took Black Panther 26 days to pass $1 billion at the global box office. There are 55 other movies released since 2000 that earned $1 billion or more globally. Those took an average of seven weeks to reach$1 billion, 88% longer than Black Panther.

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Wrapping Up Women’s History Month!

Black Monarchy’s Adjust Your Crown Headwrap Event A Fitting Close to Month Long Tribute

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nique retail establishments like Black Monarchy on the city’s West Side continue to make their mark for assisting the culture push with one stop shopping for international clothing, fabrics and accents from various parts of Africa. Young proprietor Phylicia Dove remains steadfast in making sure Black Women in Buffalo - from the millennial to beloved elders- get ample and quality “sista time” through her signature event, Black Monarchy Adjust Your Crown Head Wrap Series. “It’s the 2nd event for our official head wrap series since its inception in 2018,” said Dove. The head wrap series event took place for the first time at their newly expanded Flagship store at 527 West Utica March 23 and 24 . Each day gave the women an exclusive unforgettable experience and lessons on head wrap history full of inspiration, positive energy and a coming together of

strangers who by the event’s end would leave like sisters. “This series is a women’s empowerment event designed to teach the women about the history of African fabric , history of head wrapping, what it means, why it was started and even how many people and cultures do it across the world,” she continued. Dove takes great pride in her effort to educate women who attend the sessions with rich history. Additionally, she seeks to build a safe space for women to express themselves and build confidence through what she calls “crown conversations,” verbal exchanges that bring out things often not discussed. The head wrap originated in Sub Saharan Africa where it was worn as a symbol of status, wealth and fashion. “The history gives the women a chance to have a personal experience in putting their crowns back on” said Dove. “During the series we have Crown conversations where women can open up and be vulnerable. We discuss things like how it feels to wear a head wrap, if they’ve even worn one before, and their experiences while exuding their culture proudly in spaces that

lack melanin.” Local Buffalo hair care entrepreneur Ebony Snow had a special presentation of her products that are designed to target the health of Black women’s hair, the precious cargo that lives beneath every head wrap tied. Black Monarchy doesn’t just stop at holding this annual event, Dove has also held a number of private head wrap events leading up to the most recent series for organizations in the City of Buffalo like The Delta Sigma Theta and University at Buffalo Students Cultural Program. Black Monarchy has a clear vision to take the “wrap” on the road and is excited to announce more evens of this kind in the future. “There will be another event this summer and we have plans to travel outside of buffalo to hold them as well.” Today the head wrap is worn by wornen of all ages in all walks of life. Some may wrap for spiritual or religious reasons, or as a trending fashion look, as it has been found on many runways and in fashion magazines where European designers have appropriated the look for their own misguided reasons. Whatever the case Black women have accented their current hair and fashion styles with a variety of heard wrap looks as a staple in their everyday wardrobe. Be it public events, special occasions, or to protect their delicate follicles from elemental weather, Black women of all ages are donning gorgeous colorfully wrapped crowns in what could be a subtle yet bold movement of fashionable rebellion;exuding cultural pride of our rich ancestral history in the face of a world that is still fearful of the

Pictured above are women from the second day of the head wrap series event proudly posing with their crowns fully adjusted! photos by Richard Blanc Black mystique. The head wrap has resurfaced with a prideful permanence that can’t be denied! To book a head wrap event you can contact shopblackmonarchy@gmail.com you can also drop in the store to shop or pick up one of their signature shopping cards as a gift for the king or queen in your life. - L.H.

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“Diamond In The Rough” to Host First Spring Gala “Diamonds in the Rough Inc.,” a Girls Mentoring Program will sponsor its first Spring Gala, “Girls on the Rise! Knowing Your Worth!” 2019 Spring Gala on Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. the Lucarelli’s Banquet Center located at 1830 Abbott Road in Lackawanna. Guest speakers will include Trinity Bryant, Ms. New York Royalty International and Felecia Lane, founder of Knowing My Worth. Tickets are $30 and are available at Eventbrite or for more information call 716-715-8580 or email: Diamondsintheroughbflo@gmail.com The purpose of this event will be to bring together organizations and businesses across the city which support the empowerment of women and girls in the Buffalo area.

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Application Deadline for 44th Annual JUNETEENTH Mayor Summer Youth FESTIVAL 2019 Update! Jobs is March 29! The application deadline to apply for the Mayor Summer Youth Jobs program is Friday, March 29! The program provides six weeks of employment and workreadiness training to youth during the summer months. Students will work 20 hours per week over the course of the 6 week program, which begins July 8th and ends August 15th. Applying is easy. You can submit applications online at www. buffalony.gov. Youth can return the completed application to the Department of Community Services. Applications are also available in Room 1701 at Buffalo City Hall. Incomplete applications and late applications will not be accepted. Completed applications can be mailed or brought to the Department of Community Services, located at Buffalo City Hall, 65 Niagara Square -Room 1701, Buffalo, New York, 14202. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. To be eligible for this Mayor Brown’s Summer Youth Internship Program, youth must be a City of Buffalo resident, between the ages of 14 and 21, and must turn age 14 by March 29, 2019.

Legislator Miller-Williams to Host 4th Annual “Accessing Erie County” Funding Workshop Training session brought together non-profits and experts from government and community organizations On Saturday, March 30, Erie County Legislator Barbara MillerWilliams will host the 4th annual ‘Accessing Erie County Funding Workshop’ at the Buffalo and Erie County Central Library. This event will enable non-profit groups and community members to learn the process of applying for Erie County funding. “Each year during Erie County annual budget hearings, the Legislature receives funding requests from numerous community based organizations throughout Erie County who are either not aware of the process to apply for funding or are unable to access funding due to lack of knowledge about the application requirements,” said Miller-Williams.

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To assist non-profits groups with this process, Legislator MillerWilliams is partnering with Erie County Youth Bureau, Erie County Senior Services, Erie County Environment and Planning, United Way, and Arts and Services Initiative of Western New York to provide them with knowledge and tools that can be used to access funding through Erie County and other philanthropic lenders. Links to grant applications are available at the following websites: Erie County Cultural Funding Applications http://www2.erie.gov/environment/index.php?q=feature/2019-cultural-funding-applications-now-available Arts Services Initiative of WNY DEC Grant Applications https://www.asiwny.org/serviceprograms/dec-grants-2/ For more information about funding application deadlines, please contact the 1st Legislative District Office via phone at (716) 8420490, in person at 427 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 or via email at bmw@erie.gov.

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Get ready for the 44th consecutive Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo! One of the largest cultural events, of its kind, in the world, Buffalo’s Juneteenth festival will begin on Friday, June 7 at the flag-raising ceremony, in front of City Hall. Sankofa Days follow, through June 13, with daily events, held throughout the city, that educate and celebrate the African and African American experience, and cause the community, atlarge, to reflect on this year’s theme, “The Awakening, After 400 Years”. On June 14, the setup for the annual festival begins in Martin Luther King Park, and on June 15, at 11:00 a.m., the parade-of-all-parades kicks-off the 2 day event that will have something for everyone, of all ages. From 3 stages of entertainment; to the “Children’s Zone”; to vendors, and health and wellbeing information resources; to food that’ll make you yearn for seconds; and so much more, you don’t want to miss this year’s festival and all that it has to offer. VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Juneteenth Festival, Inc. is now accepting vendor applications for Juneteenth 2019 (June 15 and 16). Please register by mail before May 1 to avoid late fees. No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2019 Applications received after May 1 may be accepted at the sole discretion of Juneteenth Festival, Inc. For more information go to www.juneteenthbuffalo.com or call the headquarters at (716)891-8801. THIS WEEK’S 2019 FESTIVAL LIGHLIGHT: THE MALIK and MALIKA Calling all students, grades 8 – 12, to the annual search for the Malik and Malika (African terms for “King” and “Queen”). These young people will be selected to be ambassadors of the festival, and represent the mission of Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, Inc., for the next year. Interested students will submit essays that demonstrate insightful thought and focused research as they respond to this prompt: “Compare and Contrast Racism, in America, pre -1865 vs. Racism, in America, 2019.” There will be one male and one female winner, who will each receive $100 and "wear the crown." Assistance in preparing the writing portion will be provided to prospective applicants at Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St., from 6– 7p.m., April 3, 10, and 17. Please call 716 891-8801, for more information and to reserve your child’s or student’s spot, in the writing workshops. All submissions must be received, or postmarked, by Friday, April 26, 2019, and should be legibly written, or typed, and mailed to and mailed to Juneteenth Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 412, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205, or hand-delivered to headquarters, Mon. – Fri., from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Strickland, Public Relations Chair

Register Now for the Youth Entrepreneur Business Workshops YEM, Youth Entrepreneurs’ Marketplace Business Workshops will be held at UBEOC 77 Goodell Street from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 May 16 and May 30. Register today. Call Pamela James at (716)3323773.

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The Permanence of White Supremacy

iscussions about white supremacy should amount to more than kumbaya moments of interpersonal harmony or hand wringing when lone gunmen go on the periodic racist rampage. Self-identified white people have always posed dangers to every other group. Most of them living today haven’t carried out murder with their own hands but that does not mean that they or their countrymen and women can’t be held to account. Donald Trump’s presidency complicates this discussion. The threats presented by his appeals to racists cannot be overstated. There is no dispute about his impact. Shortly after he was inaugurated a white supremacist shot and killed six people at a Montreal, Quebec mosque. The killer of 50 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand referred to Trump as “a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.” But Trump isn’t the only white supremacist leader. White supremacy is the guiding force behind many atrocities committed around the world. Zionism is an example of white supremacy in action. But many of those who expressed shock after the New Zealand killings don’t question Israel’s apartheid system that could not be carried out absent the support of the United States and its allies. White supremacy explains the willingness of many Americans to support the bipartisan project to carry out regime change in Venezuela and other nations. It is expressed as as positive, a humanitarian gesture meant to save the colored peoples of the world from themselves. The notion of a White man’s burden still exists in the 21st century. The individuals who carry out these acts usually elicit greater scorn than the presidents and prime ministers who do the same thing. A televised speech claiming that a war is “humanitarian” gets support from the corporate media, conservatives, and liberals too. The unanimity of opinion is based on all the precepts that say white makes right. Zionism, manifest destiny, wars on terror, humanitarian interventions, and the Monroe and other doctrines always boil down to a license to kill. The victims are usually people from the global south and there is little objection when the perpetrator is the state itself. The Australian killer who flashed the white power gang sign even as he appeared in court should not be seen as the only face of racism. Pointing fingers at him and others of his ilk lets too many people off the hook of responsibility. His homeland of Australia is the embodiment of the ethno-national-

ism that the shooter referred to in his manifesto. Europeans invaded Australia and nearly eradicated the aboriginal inhabitants. The entire indigenous population of Tasmania was wiped out by the settler population. The bigger shock is that there aren’t more mass killers from Australia and other nations that owe their existence to genocide. RThe mosque killer regards the non-white immigrant as an invader when he is the one descended from the invading people. Candle light vigils may expiate guilt and bring momentary relief but they are a poor substitute for telling the truth about genocides carried out by European descended people around the world. That is the white supremacy which must be always be discussed. That evil decimated the Iroquois and Lakota and Maori and Tasmanians and maintained a 300-year long slave trade. In a perverse twist the descendants of the genocidaires see themselves as the victims. Whenever a tipping point of color is surpassed the racists react with segregation, gentrification and outright murder. This point may be the hardest to discuss. Trump is president precisely because he expressed the belief that this colonial settler state is for white people and they should do all they can to keep others out or under their control. It is easy to express dismay when racist killers attack churches in Charleston, South Carolina or mosques in Quebec or New Zealand. It is harder for self-identified whites who think themselves enlightened to ponder difficult questions about wars and mass incarceration that are carried out in their names. The maniac killers who use their own firearms are a symptom of a much bigger problem. White supremacy is normalized so much that is becomes like background music. It is ever present and subliminal. The British tabloid newspaper Daily Mirror had a front page photo of the New Zealand killer as a toddler. The headline read, “Angelic boy who grew into evil, far right mass killer.” Angelic is an apt description for most small children. Every terrorist was once an angelic tot. But only the white ones are given humanity even after they kill. There should be no surprise when racism pushes the unhinged over the edge. They are given legitimacy long before they pick up a gun. Margaret Kimberley’s Freedom Rider column appears weekly in BAR, and is widely reprinted elsewhere. She maintains a frequently updated blog as well at http://freedomrider.blogspot.com . Ms. Kimberley lives in New York City, and can be reached via e-Mail at Margaret.Kimberley(at)BlackAgendaReport.com.

The Invisible Woman Have you seen the Invisible Woman? She's easy to spot or should I say easy not to spot? It's been a question I've had for a long time. But a recent holiday Macy's commercial was the last straw. As I watched another mind numbingly-long and repetitive television and marketing commercial, I saw someone missing (or rather it's what I didn't see) in these commercials that bothered me. Before I go any further, to those who might try to create a distraction and try and turn this into a dysfunctional family fight - it won't work. We are family and we stand up for our family members. I see geckos, talking cows, green aliens, nonDenise EASTERLING MLEE traditional couples, body parts and inanimate objects selling me this and that. So I ask again, have you seen the Invisible woman, my sister in these commercials, the woman who holds the purse strings of many a household? I'm talking about the African American women who looks like our Forever First Lady (FFL) Michelle Obama or Oprah Winfrey or Serena Williams or pick one of your beloved women who wouldn't pass the paper bag test. I recently saw this commercial with two couples out eating. On one side of the table was a White couple and on the other side was another couple, a Black man with a White woman. Quick, did you see the Invisible woman? Nope, she/I was visibly missing. Don't just consider this commercial. In all the ads you see,

“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper Printed In Canada

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"Hateful Words Have Hateful Results": Legislator Baskin Responds To Newest Paladino Racial Controversey Dear Editor, I recently participated in a press conference with other elected and community leaders to express my concern about Carl Paladino’s email forwarding of an inflammatory and obviously fake accounting by so-called Czech tourists of the cultural destruction of Paris due to immigrants and people of color. The accounting was racist, Islamaphobic and anti-immigrant. Mr. Paladino did not forward it because he cares about France; he forwarded it because he shares its negative and inflammatory views of minorities, and hopes to encourage others locally to share them as well. I acknowledge Paladino’s right to freedom of speech and email, but his on-going promotion of racism and bigotry right here at home should not be ignored and should not be without consequences. Hateful words have hateful results. It is no coincidence that hate crimes of all kinds in America have risen for the same three consecutive years in which public figures like President Trump and Congressman Steve King have actively promoted intolerance. When one of Buffalo’s most influential citizens uses his privileged position to disseminate bigotry, it threatens the peace and lives of Buffalo’s minority and immigrant populations, and that threatens our entire community. I join with Buffalo NAACP President Rev. Mark Blue in calling upon local governments and community organizations to sever their ties with Paladino’s company, Ellicott Development. Paladino should not be rewarded with public funds and by community organizations while he actively works against the public interest. I do not believe Mr. Paladino’s views represent the values of our City of Good Neighbors. And I do not believe we live in a time where we can simply ignore hateful speech and actions. As elected officials, leaders and citizens, we must all stand together against actions that attempt to tear us apart.

dear editor

-County Legislator April Baskin

how many have the Invisible woman in them? Pick a product, any product? Is there something wrong with a traditional Black family or couple advertising products? Invisible woman, is there something wrong with you supporting businesses and products that don't support you, value your dollars or acknowledge the fact that you have choices? Is there any selflove in that action? Isn't this the message the Challenger has taught us over the years? This begs the question - who is responsible for the content of these advertisements? The advertising agencies or the companies that hired them? Remember the scene from the movie Boomerang where they reveal the strange ad? Didn't he almost get fired because the client didn't like it? What are the conversations like around the brainstorming table when the invisible woman is missing or the time-old 'token' Black person is spotted in a group of 6-plus people? Isn't this the same question we asked about the blackface sweater? Do they have any respected African Americans on their staff? Like Tiffany Haddish and Groupon tell us...vote with your dollars!! How would these companies react if they got letters from individuals and supporting organizations stating that we see a deficit in their message. What would happen if the invisible woman appeared and said that it is apparent to her that you are not trying to appeal or speak or hire those whom look like my daughter, mother,

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aunt or sister. How would they react if the invisible women and those that love and support her made their dollars invisible? In this age of targeted marketing and on-line tracking how can there be something wrong with her being visible in the commercials with African American men and children? Why don't we see more African American families in commercials? How about a period of time where America is finally introduced to Black family commercials? Invisible woman ,you and your sisters wield enormous economic power. The minute it gets out that you will be using your dollars with discretion that shot will be heard 'round the world from Walmart to Gucci. They all need our support to survive. I know we just passed the busiest buying season of the year, but look and examine these commercials and other marketing mediums now. There is always next year, new resolutions and new beginnings. We have a choice of where we spend our dollars (even when others try to determine what we should buy). We exist in organizations that can voice our opinion.There is never a bad time to practice what the Challenger has been teaching for years - spend your dollars where you and your dollars are respected. Invisible women and those who love her - Black lives and Black $$ matter. Put your money where her face and voice is! Black girls Rock!

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The resolution, a copy of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the County Legislature on the 7th day of March, 2019 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Erie, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk of the County Legislature RESOLUTION NO. 71-2019 BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 7, 2019 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE 2019 CAPITAL BUDGET OF THE COUNTY, STATING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF SUCH PROJECTS IS $22,300,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $22,300,000 BONDS OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION. (Introduced) March 7, 2019 (Adopted) March 7, 2019 RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK (by the affirmative vote of not less than two thirds of the voting strength of said Legislature), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.The County of Erie, New York (herein called “County”), is hereby authorized to undertake the various capital projects as described in column A of the attached schedule, each as more fully described in column I of the attached schedule and the duly adopted 2019 Capital Budget for the County. To the extent that the details set forth in this resolution are inconsistent with any details set forth in the 2019 Capital Budget of the County, such Budget shall be deemed and is hereby amended. For each of the specific objects or purposes, classes of objects or purposes and combinations of objects or purposes, as specified in column B of the attached schedule, the respective estimated maximum costs, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, are set forth in column C of the attached schedule, and said respective amounts are hereby appropriated therefor pursuant to the duly adopted 2019 Capital Budget for the County. The plan of financing includes the issuance of $22,300,000 aggregate principal amount of bonds of the County and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds to finance said appropriations, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and notes and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Section 2.Bonds of the County in the respective principal amounts set forth in column D of the attached schedule are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”) to finance said appropriations.

Section 3.The respective periods of probable usefulness for said specific objects or purposes, classes of objects or purposes and combinations of objects or purposes for which said $22,300,000 bonds herein authorized are to be issued, within the limitations of §11.00 a. of the Law, is set forth in column G of the attached schedule. Section 4.The County intends to finance, and the Comptroller of the County is hereby authorized to advance such amounts as are necessary to pay the costs of the respective specific objects or purposes, classes of objects or purposes and combinations of objects or purposes described in Section 1 hereof, prior to the issuance of the bonds or bond anticipation notes herein authorized, out of any available funds of the County on an interim basis, which respective amounts are reasonably expected to be reimbursed with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County pursuant to this Resolution, in the respective maximum amounts of bonds herein authorized. This Resolution is a declaration of official intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. Section 5.Subject to the provisions of this Resolution and of the Law, and pursuant to the provisions of §21.00 relative to the issuance of bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service, §30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes or the renewals thereof, and of §§50.00, 56.00 to 60.00 and 168.00 of said Law, the powers and duties of the County Legislature relative to authorizing the issuance of any notes in anticipation of the sale of the respective amounts of bonds herein authorized, or the renewals thereof, relative to providing for substantially level or declining annual debt service, relative to prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the respective amounts of bonds herein authorized, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds or the renewals of said notes, and relative to executing agreements for credit enhancement, are hereby delegated to the Comptroller of the County, as the chief fiscal officer of the County. Section 6.Each of the bonds authorized by this Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale thereof shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by §52.00 of said Local Finance Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the County of Erie, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the County. The faith and credit of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds or the renewals of said notes, and provision shall be made annually in the budgets of the County by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the notes and bonds to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 7.The validity of the bonds authorized by this Resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a)such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the County is not authorized to expend money, or (b)the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this Resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c)such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 8.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the County Executive.

Capital Budget Project Descriptions 2019 2019 Capital Budget Project Descriptions 2019 CAPITAL BUDGET BOND RESOLUTION - PROJECT COMPONENTS COLUMN # SAP LINE PROJ NO. NO.

A-1

3,000,000

B AMOUNT OF BONDS AUTHORIZED 3,000,000

C STATE or FEDERAL AID EXPECTED -

1,500,000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION (object or purpose)

SPECIFIC, CLASS OR COMBINATION

DPW/Highways – Preservation of Roads Construction – East & West Road (CR 363) - West Seneca

DPW/Highways – Preservation of Roads Construction – Lake Ave - CR #200 in the Town of Hamburg

DPW/Highways – Preservation of Roads Construction – North & South Main Street (CR 009) – Village of Angola

2,500,000

DPW/Highways – Highway Vehicle and Equipment Replacement (Countywide)

ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST

2,000,000

2,500,000

2,000,000

D LOCAL SOURCE REVENUE -

E PPU Sec.11.00a reference 15 yrs. Par. 20

DPW/Highways – Federal Aid Projects Construction – Abbott Road (CR 4) - PIN 5761.74

310,000

DPW/Highways – Federal Aid Projects Construction – McKinley Parkway (CR 204) PIN 5761.75

390,000

DPW/Highways – Federal Aid Projects Construction – Maple Road (CR 192) - PIN 5761.76

300,000

DPW/Highways – Various Roads Reconstruction (Countywide)

3,750,000

Rehabilitation of Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

500,000

Roof Replacement and Exterior Waterproofing (Countywide)

1,000,000

310,000

390,000

500,000

1,000,000

750,000

1,200,000

15 yrs. Par. 20

115

This is a program for total reconstruction of North/South Main Street located in the Village of Angola. This project will consist of new drainage, curbing and road section. The section of road from Eden Evans Center Road to Hardpan Road is scheduled for complete reconstruction. The remaining sections, Route 5 to Eden Evans Center and Hardpan to Route 20 will be considered for a modified mill and overlay.

116

Where possible, the highway fleet is being drastically cut and new vehicles are "right sized" for the need. Most of the plow trucks used in Highways are over 10 years old, out of warranty, exceeding 200,000 miles and beginning to need some major maintenance items. This project will continue to replace the larger vehicle fleet over time. By replacing them over time, the large maintenance bills can be avoided and a smaller fleet can be maintained. Front line equipment is at a critical need for replacing; plow trucks, high lifts and tractors. Another challenge is keeping within EPA/DEC compliance and having the proper equipment such as road sweepers and vactor flush trucks for storm sewers.

116

This is a Federal Aid Pavement Rehabilitation (Mill and Overlay) Project. Abbott Road is rated a 5 in the GBNRTC Ratings for 2017. Limits for this project are from Route 20 to Milestrip Road in the Town of Orchard Park with a daily traffic count of 12,000 vehicles per day.

117

This is a Federal Aid Pavement Rehabilitation (Mill and Overlay) Project. McK inley Parkway is rated a 6 in the GBNRTC Ratings for 2017. Limits for this project are from Route 20 to Willet Road in the Town of Hamburg with a daily traffic count of 14,925 vehicles per day.

117

This is a Federal Aid Pavement Rehabilitation (Mill and Overlay) Project. Maple Road is rated a 5 in the GBNRTC Ratings for 2017. Limits for this project are from Hopkins Road to Transit Road in the Town of Amherst with a daily traffic count of 23,000 vehicles per day.

115

The 2019 capital overlay program provides for rehabilitation of various roads throughout the County based on pavement condition rating needs and traffic counts. Roads have been evaluated and ranked based on GBNRTC Ratings with specific estimates developed per road to address concerns

111

The work will include, but is not limited to, design and construction for interior and exterior remediation, hazardous materials sampling, testing, abatement and monitoring, structural work where required, roofing repair and replacement, masonry restoration, aluminum framing replacement, wood restoration and replacement, plaster repairs, painting, window repair, as well as the replacement of glazing as needed.

112

The work will consist of exterior building repairs. Many of the County exterior building envelopes are well beyond their useful life and require replacement and/or reconstruction to maintain a safe working environment for the building occupants and to preserve the buildings. This work will include but is not limited to building exterior components such as doors, windows, skylights, roofing, caulking, waterproofing, masonry repair and repointing, and miscellaneous related work to the building exteriors. This work will include design and construction. The work will be started in 2019 when the funds become available.

113

The County has been cited by NYS-DEC for not being in compliance with regulatory standards for underground petroleum storage tanks, NYS-DEC permits for industrial stormwater discharges, having oil water separators on stormwater discharges, and miscellaneous items. This work will correct the deficiencies and bring the sites into compliance with regulatory standards. Design work to correct some of the critical items that the County was cited for were corrected in 2012 and 2013 and the next phase work will correct additional deficiencies. The next phase will be designed and bid when the 2019 funds are available.

15 yrs. Par. 20

15 yrs. Par. 12(a)2

This is a program for total reconstruction of Lake Avenue - CR 20, located in the Town of Hamburg. This project will consist of new drainage, curbing and road section.

15 yrs. Par. 20

Toxicology Laboratory/Pathology Morgue Renovations Phase 5-6

115

15 yrs. Par. 28

EPA Environmental Regulatory Compliance - Phase 7 Salt Buildings

This is a program for total reconstruction of East & West Road, located in the Town of West Seneca . This project will consist of new drainage, curbing and road section.

15 yrs. Par. 20

113

Improvements to Health Department Building 17

Preservation of County Buildings & Facilities (Countywide)

250,000

1,500,000

250,000

1,500,000

15 yrs. Par. 12(a)2

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The Erie County Toxicology Laboratory/ Pathology Morgue has infrastructure which has not been updated to current standards and is undergoing a 10-phase upgrade with Phases 1 through 4 already having been completed. This scope of work will include Phases 5, 6, 7 and 8 but is not limited to; Pathology/ Laboratory upgrades, autopsy room upgrades, laboratory analysis upgrades, corridor upgrades, X-ray room upgrades, storage and Anthropology Labs. Funds will also be used to replace a Roof Top Unit that has exceeded its life cycle. The last phases 9 and 10 including office space and administration/ conference room upgrades will be funded with 2020 capital funds. If the renovations are not completed the loss of Lab Certification is eminent.

113

This project will include, but is not limited to miscellaneous building improvements such as: exterior building envelope upgrades and repairs; roof system replacement and/or patching as necessary; rooftop unit replacement, modifications to the HVAC system; lighting upgrades, phone and data service; space renovations including new wall and floor coverings, painting, ceilings, doors, and other misc. items.

114

Improvements to various building components include, but not limited to, the following : Exterior Building Envelope Rehabilitation (roofs, masonry, doors, windows and exterior facades) Interior Upgrades (floors, walls, ceilings, including finishes and accessibility) Building Systems Rehabilitation (power, lighting, communications, energy consumption, plumbing, mechanicals, fire alarm systems, backup generators, and miscellaneous items) The Capital investment on this project is critical and will prevent costly emergency repairs, while reducing maintenance of these components. In some cases , further deterioration will render some building systems in poor or even inoperable condition.

15 yrs. Par. 12(a)2

G PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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F CAPITAL BUDGET PAGE REFERENCE

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project No. 45462C, for Construction Work, Repairs of Conduits Through Levees, NYSDEC Region 9 Levees, Village of Lancaster, Various Locations, Region 9, 270 Michigan Ave, Buffalo (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 Department of Environmental Conservation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 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 $30,600 for C. 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, 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) 4740201, fax (518) 486-1650. The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2019 at 33 Legion Parkway, Lancaster, NY. Phone the office of Lauren Clausen, (716) 885-0908 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit. 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 0%for MWBE participation, 0% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 0% 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 on-line 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 email 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: https://online.ogs. ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/ esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project Nos. 45897C, 45897-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, and Electrical Work, Provide Salt Storage Buildings, Various DOT Region 5 Facilities (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 Department of Transportation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 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 $54,700 for C, and $15,000 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 $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for C, and between $100,000 and $250,000 for E. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, 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 to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on April 1, 2018 at Clarence DOT, 9070 Sheridan Dr. Clarence, NY. Phone the office of Lauren Clausen (716-885-0908) a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit. 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) for Construction Work and an overall goal of 0% for MWBE participation, 0% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 0% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs) for Electrical Work. 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 on-line 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 DCPlans@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: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp. John D. Lewyckyj, C.S.I., C.D.T. Deputy Director, OGS Design & Construction Group

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PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to collocate antennas on the building at 283 Main Street (tip heights 156’, 158’, and 160’) (20190529) and on the smokestack at 37 Tower Rd (tip heights 132’) (20190575) in Buffalo, NY. Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

LEGAL NOTICE AT&T Mobility Services LLC is proposing to construct a monopole telecommunications facility at 745 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, 42°54'17.8"N, 78°48'25.1"W. The overall height of the tower will be 43.9 meters above ground level (239.9 meters above mean sea level). The tower will be lit and marked as described: Dual Lighting-Red and Medium Intensity White Lights (L864/ L865) with red steady burning lights (L810). Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A1130649 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to Acer Associates, LLC, Attention FCC filing, at 1012 Industrial Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091.

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Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Cleaner. The Custodial Department at SUNY Buffalo State seeks full-time, temporary, personnel to assist with summer cleaning of the residence halls. Must be able to begin employment on Monday, May 13, 2019 and work through August 23, 2019. Shift is Monday – Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm. Hourly rate - $13.89 per hour, 40-hour work week. Required Qualifications: Prior experience preferred. Working knowledge of cleaning products, ability to follow verbal and written directions, stand for long periods of time, perform medium to heavy manual labor, use cleaning equipment and supplies, and climb ladders. Applicants are encouraged to apply via our on-line recruitment process. Applications can be submitted at: http://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/2492 All applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2019. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED, you must apply at the website above to be considered. Other shifts are available, and will be filled from this pool of applicants, as needed.

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Assistant Professor 10 Months Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor 10 Months. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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UB Basketball In what has been one of the most impressive stampedes in all of UB Basketball's history has come to an end as the Bulls lost in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to Texas Tech 7858. The Bulls finished the season with a 32-4 record. Nick Perkins led the Bulls with 17 points and 10 rebounds from off the bench. This team had aspirations to make a Sweet 16 run but came up short to the nation's third best defensive team in the Red Raiders of Texas Tech. The UB Bulls basketball team gave the community a lot to be proud of and most importantly a vision of what the future holds for a very talented young Bulls squad. The UB women also had another impression season come to an end as the resilient lady Bulls lost to Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies 84-72 in the second round of the NCAA Women's basketball Championship Tournament. Cierra Dillard led the lady Bulls with 29 points and Summer Hemphill added 9 points and 6 re-

This past week saw the Buffalo Bills make more moves in free agency to improve the teams chances of success as they signed linebacker Maurice Alexander and Jake Fisher to one year deals. The Bills are definitely looking to put the pieces around Josh Allen and this already 2nd best defensive team from last season. The fans deserve a team that can compete to make the playoffs year in and year out. The city of Buffalo needs home playoff games not "trust the process" slogans. As the free agency period is seemingly getting quiet, the Bills should be focused on making a big splash in the NFL Draft by making great choices that will benefit the team long term. The Bills need impact players who can play right now. Who will the Bills acquire in the 1st round of this years NFL Draft? I'm hoping Greedy Williams is the top candidate on their list. (read more highlights from this report on thechallengernews. com under the rise up right tab. For more sports news and updates.......follow as on Facebook @Andre Robinson & Rise Up Sports Podcast Group Instagram @therealtorch716 and check out our website @ riseupfamily.com

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Thursday March 28 Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School Public Meeting: 6 p.m. at the Merriweather Library auditorium on Jefferson & E. Utica.

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