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Walton Poised to Become First Black and First Female Mayor of Buffalo. Beaty, the first Female and First Black Sheriff of Erie County. “To God Be The Glory!” Page 3

MAYOR LOVELY WARREN LOSES PRIMARY TO MALIK EVANS FOR ROCHESTER MAYOR Page 2

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INDIA WALTON AND KIMBERLY BEATY WIN IN UPSET PRIMARY VICTORIES!

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Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren Loses Primary to Councilman Evans Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was defeated Tuesday night by a wide margin in the Democratic primary by City Councilmember Malik Evans. Ms. Warren, who was first elected in 2013, was vying for a third term. She was the first female and second African American mayor of Rochester, a city of about 200,000 people. Unofficial results had Evans with more than Malik Evans (left) and Mayor Lovely Warren. 65% of the vote with two districts yet to report. The popular elected official faced several recent controversies. Last month, her husband was arrested after the police said they found drugs and guns during searches of his car and home, and was accused of being part of a midlevel cocaine trafficking ring. Ms. Warren was not charged with a crime. Mayor Warren, gracious in defeat, took to the podium after Evans at a separate gathering, thanking him and urging her supporters to get behind his incoming administration. She delivered an impassioned and conciliatory speech. "Me running was about my daughter, and all the little Black girls of this city," Warren said. "It was about letting them know that no matter what comes your way, you will never ever give up. You don’t quit. You don’t walk away. "We may think that today was about an ending," Warren said. "Today was about a new beginning for me, for my daughter. ... It is OK that the city has chosen to go in a different direction. I want you all to support the new leadership. I want to make sure that you gird him up .... Pray for him — like you prayed for me."

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester and AT&T Team up to Launch a Digital Literacy Summer Program Rochester, NY – AT&T and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester have partnered to create the region’s first free digital literacy and education summer program designed to address equality issues in technology education and to help local students impacted by the digital divide. The AT&T and BGC Digital Experience is designed to encourage more underserved and diverse students to enter the field of technology, an industry that has a diversity gap. The program will provide 40 underrepresented students ages 9-18 years old from across the Rochester region an opportunity to gain digital literacy and readiness skills through unique technology focused immersive experiences, while encouraging them to explore a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educational and career paths. The program is from July 5 to August 30 at 500 Genesee St, Rochester, from 11 a.m. -6 p.m. each day. The free two-

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India Walton and Kimberly Beaty Win in Upset Primary Victories!

$3.5 Million to Help Walton Poised to Become First Black and First Female Mayor of Minority-Owned Buffalo. Beaty, the First Female and first Black Sheriff of Erie County. Buffalo Businesses hen India Wal-

APPOINTED: Pastor Greg Pridgen has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Arts Services Inc. (ASI). Pastor Pridgen, in addition to being a pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, also serves as an Assistant Vice President at M&T Bank. Ryan Flore and Owen Ó Súilleabháin were also appointed to the board.

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Mayor Brown announced last week that Buffalo will receive $3.5 million in stimulus funds to aid minority-owned businesses in Buffalo. The funding, received through the federal American Rescue Plan, will reportedly be administered through the Beverly Grey Center on E. Utica and Jefferson. However officials do not yet know how much the city will distribute to businesses that qualify, nor do they know how many businesses they expect to help through the program according to the Buffalo News. The aid could come in the form of a grant or nonmonetary assistance such as mentoring. Prior to the minority businesses funding announcement, the Mayor announced that some of the funding would be used to expand the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program and pay for scholarships to the Northland Workforce Training Center.

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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Taking Applications

As the community continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, both landlords and their tenants have the opportunity to get help in advance of the Eviction Moratorium expiration on August 31, 2021 thanks to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The goal is for residents to develop a plan to keep them out of the eviction system by making past due rent payments in the circumstance that they have fallen behind due to financial hardship. The Emergency Rental Assistance program is officially accepting applications at Home Page - ERAP Portal (ny.gov). Residents are also advised to call the NYS ERAP call center at 1-844-NY1RENT for questions about documentation. For assistance in completing the application or some part of it, residents may also call 2-1-1 to connect with a service provider. For additional information, qualifications, and documentation requirements, please visit the OTDA Rental Assistance website at otda.ny.gov/ERAP.

ton decided to run for mayor against Byron Brown, a 15-year entrenched incumbent, she said she made that decision because she was tired of seeing her community in the condition that it was in. The average person didn’t think she had even a remote chance of winning. When Kimberly Beaty was initially discouraged from running for sheriff, she said she was told that she didn’t “look like a sheriff” by the Erie County Democratic Chair, and dropped out. Supporters encouraged her to get back in the race. But the challenge of running in a county wide election was huge and she had already lost precious ground. On Tuesday night both Walton and Beaty celebrated historic election primary victories: India winning the race for mayor and Kimberly winning the race for Erie County Sheriff. “Tonight’s result proves that Buffalonians demand community-minded, peoplefocused government, and we’re ready to serve them,” declared Walton on election night. “For too long, we’ve seen our city work for politicians, for developers, for the police union, but not for ordinary working families. In our city, everyone will have a seat at the table. This victory will resound here in Buffalo and throughout the nation, showing that a progressive platform that puts people over profit is both viable and necessary. We look forward to working with the Brown administration to ensure a smooth transition for the benefit of all Buffalonians." With 100% of Election Day Districts and early voting counted in the race for Mayor, Mr. Brown sill had not conceded and insisted the race was too close to call,

On July 28, 1917, W. E. B. Du Bois and the NAACP organized a silent march to protest racial violence.

July 1, 1839: Africans aboard the slave ship Amistad seize control and order crew to sail to Africa but arrive in the U.S. to face murder and piracy charges; they are later acquitted and returned to their homeland. India Walton (left) and Kimberly Beaty (right)

vowing to make sure “every single vote is counted.” Election night results: India Walton won with 52% of the vote or 11,132 votes; Byron Brown, 45% or 9,625; Le’Candice M. Durham 3%

or 650. In the race for Sheriff: Kimberly Beaty was victorious with 51% of the vote or 19,718 votes; Brian J. Gould 39% or 15,020; Myles Carter 11% or 4,109.

Dabney Retains City Court Judge Seat, Johnson Re-elected Legislator 1st District

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Legislator Johnson

Buffalo Court Judge Philip Dabney and Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson were both re-elected to their respective seats in the Tuesday June 22 Democratic Primary. Howard defeated challengers Samuel A. Herbert and Dominique Calhoun. Also in the judicial race, Rebecca Town was elected to a City Court Judgeship and Judge Diane Y. Wray won reelection to the City Court bench.

July 2, 1822: Denmark Vesey, a Black carpenter accused of plotting a slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina, is executed; 4 others are later executed for attempting an insurrection that never happened. June 3, 1917: Four days of attacks on Blacks in East St. Louis, Illinois, leave 200 dead and cause 6000 Black residents to flee the city. July 4, 1920: African American boxer Jack Johnson defeats “Great White Hope” Jim Jeffries in what is called the fight of the century: Johnson is later persecuted by government officials. July 8, 1860: A half century after Congress banned importation of enslaved people, the ship Clotilda lands in Mobile, Alabama, as last recorded ship carrying enslaved people to dock in the U.S. Africans aboard later establish Africatown. July 17, 2014: Police in Staten Island, NY, put a Black man named Eric Gar ner in a chokehold until he dies; the killing is filmed by a bystander and leads to nationwide protests. Source: Equal Justice Initiative

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On My Mind

Tearing Down the Stigmas of Mental Illness

ental health is often misunderstood and stigmatized within the African American community. As a behavioral health professional with 20 years of experience, I have seen firsthand how these conditions can impact lives of those, both young and old. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one out of five adults live with a diagnosable mental health diagnosis in any given year. Since January of this year, the numbers of people experiencing depression and anxiety, according to some sources, have Karl doubled. And the African American community is not immune. Generations of historical SHALLOWHORN trauma, oppression, and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, combined with ever present social determinants of health, all add up to a perfect storm of distress for many of us. My Mental Health Journey I include myself in this statistic. I live with co-occurring bipolar and addiction disorder. I experienced my first episode as a college freshman in 1981. I spent the next 7 years cycling in and out of Buffalo area mental health hospital units and was even a patient twice at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. It was not until mid-January 1988 when I was introduced to 12 Step recovery that my life began to take a fortunate turn. As a result of my experience in recovery, I entered the field of addiction counseling in 1992. It was here that I learned how to help others implement the tools that would support their wellbeing. Since that time, my career has had several twists and turns, including working in higher education for twelve years, but because of my simple desire to let people know that “recovery is possible,” when I ventured into the world of mental health advocacy and training in 2008, little did I know where things would lead. What I Have Learned One of the most critical lessons I have learned in my journey of recovery is that finding mental and emotional wholeness is not something to be taken for granted and cannot be done alone. I have discovered the value of counseling and having someone who isn’t trying to give advice or tell me what to do. Through this therapeutic process I am able to learn what works best for me. It's OK to Ask and Give Help I have also discovered that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. We, as a community, need to get over the belief that if someone is struggling mentally and emotionally, they don’t need our help. We need to hold each other up. Lord knows there is enough going on in the world that we can all use a shoulder to lean on. I would not be where I am at today if it wasn’t for the support I received from my family and friends over the years. No one does this alone. NEED HELP? If you are reading this and find yourself in need of help, know that there is always hope for a better way. If you are looking

for support and don’t know where to turn you can contact Mental Health Advocates of WNY at 886-1242. Never give up! Karl Shallowhorn is the President of Shallowhorn Consulting, LLC, the Chair of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and hosts the podcast, Mental Health Verses https://open.spo tifyshow/2CQ7LpBcOaCNLeh 3PT9LGJ Follow Karl on Social Media: Facebook:MentalHealthVerses Instagram @mentalhealthverses Twitter - @MHVerses

Buffalo Freedom Gardens Continues Celebration FRUIT OF THE WEEK of Juneteenth With a Children's Program ! Buffalo Freedom Gardens is continuing the commemoration of Juneteenth with a children’s program that promotes reading and gardening! Families are invited to join us on Friday, June 25th from 4-5:30pm in the historic Jesse Clipper Square located on Michigan and William to learn about Juneteenth, play games, plant sunflower seeds, and listen to children books on the significance of the Underground Railroad. Each child will receive free copies of the featured books, child sized gardening tools, organic seeds and seedlings. It is important that our children know how to plant and understand the history of Juneteenth and the Underground Railroad. Knowledge is power! Families can register on Instagram @buffalofreedomgardens

JUNETEENTH: AFRICA'S GIFT TO THE WORLD CONTINUES: The final weekend of Africa's Gift to the World exhibit continues from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 25,26,27 at Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee at Moselle. And it's free!

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Real Estate is Often at the Center

Boomers Are Preparing For The Best Of Their Lives

o you have a real estate strategy? This is a question licensed realtor and MMB Realty Group co - founder, Rosalind Burgin often asks her clients during an initial conversation. Research shows that baby boomers, retirees, seniors, and millennials are changing the real estate market substantially. What MMB Realty Group, (MMB) realtors have noted is that seniors are vibrant and ready to make real estate investments to make their lives simpler by purchasing a smaller home or downsizing to an apartment. There are also some seniors that are focusing on generational wealth building and assisting in purchasing homes for family members. “What we would like Boomers and other seniors to know is that we are here to help. We recognize that change can be hard, and our goal is to minimize the stress level,” stated Rosalind. Mia Mootry, MMB Realty Group, Inc. co -founder added,” MMB values teamwork and work to walk this transition with you - you are not alone.” “We remind clients making the decision to downsize can be an exciting time because you have choices and finally it’s a time to focus on what you want,” stated Tamika Murphy, co-founder of MMB Realty Group, Inc. Rosalind Burgin has a list of topics that are included in her conversations with Boomers and seniors ready to sell their homes. Planning is key to make this important real estate transition smoother. Rosalind states, “to begin the planning I always ask the following questions.” 1. Where are you going if you sell your home? 2. Do you have a mortgage on your home, if so, do you know your pay off amount?

3. Do you know what your home is worth? 4. What is your time frame to make a move? 5. Who is helping you? Who are the decision makers? Once you have determined that you are ready to sell and have pertinent information about your home then we move to the next steps. STEP 1: The main question is to determine plans for the next home or apartment and the process of downsizing personal belongings. Based on the answers, MMB realtors and the client can begin thinking about and researching various resources that will be needed. Identifying resources could include discussions with family members, Erie County Senior Services, a home organizer, a big trash removal company, and a cleaning service. Step 2: Developing a plan to sell the house. One factor that is true today is that we are in a seller’s market, so your home if properly prepared will sell quickly. Experienced realtors are positioned to guide you through the buy and sale process. About MMB Realty Group, Inc. MMB Realty Group is a joint venture of three experienced female realtors, Rosalind Burgin Jamia “Mia” Mootry, and Tamika Murphy, who are focused on providing each client a customized and quality real estate experience. Real estate is not just a business transaction to them. They are committed to creating a new type of Real Estate Experience. “We are One Team. One Vision. One Mission. One Goal - Serving One YOU!” Contact MMB Realty Group at (716) 534-8495. Learn more at www.mmbrealtygroup.com or on Facebook @MMB Realty Group.

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Dorothy J Collier Community Center NEWS •From 4-8 p.m. Panera Bread, located at 765 Elmwood Avenue, will be donating a portion of their sales proceeds to Friends Inc.@Dorothy J. Collier Community Center. Join the Friends for dinner (take out or dine in)! If ordering on-line be sure to enter the following code: PRFUND at checkout. •Free Legal Advice for Seniors The Center for Elder Law and Justice will be offering free legal advice for seniors at The Dorothy J Collier Community Center on Tuesday, June 29 from 11AM-1PM. This is an outdoor and socially distanced event at the Center,118 E. Utica Street.

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Well Done! Pastor Stenhouse to Retire After Nearly 40 Years

Words by Kent Olden he oldest Black church in Western New York, Bethel African Method- Bethel AME – Norwalk, Connecticut, under Bishop Richard Allen Hildebist Episcopal Church has stood as a pillar in the Buffalo community rand. After 13 years in Norwalk, Rev. Stenhouse was appointed to the pastorsince its founding in 1831. With its Vine Street location serving as a ate of Bethel AME – Buffalo, where he has spent the last 24 years. stop on the Underground Railroad in the mid-19th century, the church has been a literal gateway to freedom to anyone who has walked through its During his time at each one of these locations, Rev. Stenhouse worked tiredoors. As such, its gatekeeper has carried the cross of the masses as they find lessly to not only uplift and encourage his churches and congregations, but their way. Now the time has come for the gatekeeper to pass the torch so that also the communities surrounding them and their residents. Under his leadthe legacy can live on. In June 2021, after 24 years of dedicated service, Rev. ership, Bethel – Norwalk founded two nonprofit organizations: a housing corporation that erected a $1.3 million housing development for moderateRichard Allen Stenhouse is retiring as pastor of Bethel AME Church. income families, and a two-coach bus transportation service that was exBuffalo born and bred, Richard Allen Stenhouse began his pastoral ministry tended to the greater Norwalk community. The church expanded its own in 1982 when he was appointed pastor of Bethel AME Church – Lackawa- building with a $305,000 addition of an educational annex, state-of-the-art nna, New York, where he served two years. In 1984, he became pastor of sound system and complete renovations to make the church for full handicap

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“Jazz on the Plaz” Seneca One is proud to present “Jazz on the Plaz,” a live music series in Douglas Jemal’s brand new West Plaza at Seneca and Main St., offering different styles of music but a constant theme of jazz with JAZZ BUFFALO every Friday now until September from 5-7 p.m., open to the public and free.

D.A.D.S. Summer Basketball Tournament Accepting Applications D.A.D.S. (Dads, Anointed, Delivering, Son) Annual Co-Ed Summer Basketball Tournament will be held July 12 thru August 25 every Monday and Wednesday at Wende Park on Spring and Broadway Street from 6-7:30 p.m. The tournament is for age groups 7-9; 1012;13-15. The application deadline is July 9. For more information contact Dwayne Ferguson at (716)563-1834.

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“VOGUE TALK” A Creative Visual by Joshua Caleb Features Vouge Buffalo Dance Group and Celebrates the Artform

inematographer and Buffalo-native Joshua Caleb partners with Squeaky Wheel Film/Media Art Center and Vogue Buffalo Dance Group to create nostalgic themed "Vogue Talk" visual. The video celebrates voguing, a dance move predominantly performed by queer and transgender people of color in 1960's Harlem. Written and ﬁlmed by Joshua Caleb , the video features dancers in a downtown studio while an emotional VoiceOver narrated by Ashton Prodigy and Luis Perez recites lines such as "Vogue music makes me feel sexy it brings out my inner feminine side” and “We needed a safe place to just be ourselves, not to feel judged and....be free.” The video showcases the ﬂuid model-esque movements of vogue; while promoting a message of self-acceptance. In honor of Pride month “Vogue Talk” pays homage to Buffalo’s underground vogue dance culture while representing local members of Western New York’s Black and Latino LGBTQ community. Other dancers featured in the video include Anthony Garcon, Ashton Prodigy, Elzon Ebony, Jojo Escada, Niyalah Thomas, Luis Perez, Davey Santana, Damarian Miller, Jah Carter, Joseph Donohue III, and Alexander Fears. “I wanted to create something that made people feel beautiful and excited about life.” Joshua has plans to expand his creative lens on the artist community in Western NY. "Vogue Talk is only the beginning. I will be applying for the Squeaky Wheel workspace residency and using their resources to produce my first short film exploring dance, identity and sexuality" said Caleb Watch Vouge Talk on YouTube www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hJLtwhh7qYY

Kuleta Pamoja Vendors Marketplace on Saturdays at Johnnie B. Wiley !

Kuleta Pamoja will occur each Saturday beginning June 26th until September 25th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion. Kuleta Pamoja is a Swahili phrase meaning to come together. Kuleta Pamoja will consist of a variety of vendors, a farmers' market, and talent showcases. Foodntrucks will be open from11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. offering diverse dining options. Several local food trucks,including regulars as well as "wild card" slots with different vendors will be present each Saturday. For info contact Letesha Wiley at Lateshawiley81@ gmail.com

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Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage!

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mingo Sr. of Buffalo will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 26, 2021. Charles Mingo Sr. and Hellene Jones were married June 26, 1971 at Refuge Temple Church in Buffalo. Mr. Mingo is retired from Rail Services. Mrs. Mingo is retired from the Buffalo Board of Education.They had three children and have two grandchildren. Said the loving couple: “We look forward to spending the rest of our lives together!” Congratulations!

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11 FROM FREEDOM TO FREETHEM: REIMAGINING JUNETEENTH 2021

World News From left: Myles Carter, Dominique Calhoun, Joel Moore

Winners on the Front Line For Positive Change Kenneth Kuunda

Kenneth Kaunda: Hero of the Struggle to Free the Motherland Africa and the Black World are honoring the late Kenneth Kaunda, a hero of the struggle to free the Motherland, a longtime statesman and leader in efforts to move Africa forward. Kaunda, the former president of Zambia and the last giant of Africa’s frontline leaders in turbulent struggles against colonialism and foreign domination of the continent, died on June 17, 2021. He led the southern ‘African nation to independence and governed from 1964 to 1992. He was 97 years old. Kaunda was a leader of the campaign that ended British colonial rule (during colonization the country was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia) and he became Zambia's first democratically elected president in 1964. He led the country, which became a one-party state, until 1991 when he was defeated in an election following the introduction of multiparty politics. During his rule, Kaunda made Zambia a center for anti-colonial groups fighting to end White minority rule in southern African countries including Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Kaunda allowed the guerilla organizations to maintain military bases, training camps, refugee centers and administrative offices.

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Activists Myles Carter, who ran county-wide for sheriff and Dominique Calhoun, who threw her hat in the ring for 1st District County Legislator, did not win their respective Primary races on Tuesday. Conscientious young attorney Joel Moore, who after being knocked off the ballot in his quest for a city court judgeship, was not even given the opportunity to run in the Primary.Attorney Moore, a Democrat, will appear on the Conservative Line in November). But all three are winners in their own right. Myles said it best after the election: "We win no matter what, the issues and solutions facing our community are now mainstream. We will continue the fight for justice and accountability." These bright young political newcomers, and community activists, took their push for change beyond the marches and demonstrations and decided to go for the chance to get into the system to effectuate real change. We’d like to congratulate them for stepping to the plate, speaking truth to power, and bringing issues to the light - which without their advocacy would remain in the dark. They deserve our respect and support! Onward Ever! Backwards Never!

“THE QUEEN CITY DESERVES A QUEEN”! Pictured above are scenes from the India Walton campaign’s celebration following initial election results which projected her the winner in a huge upset win over incumbent Byron Brown. “Tonight’s result proves that Buffalonians demand community-minded, people-focused government, and we’re ready to serve them,” declared Walton. Brown has yet to concede until “every single vote is counted.” STREET LEGACY PHOTOS BY DARVIN ADAMS

This Juneteenth, Freedom Day, hundreds of people from the community honored heroine Kelly Galloway and the FreeThem Walkers upon their safe return from a 902 Mile trek from Lynchburg Virginia to Buffalo in order to raise awareness about Human Trafficking in support of Project Monas House (thus" Free THEM”). The walk's symbolic last mile from City Hall to the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, was led by the amazing Grand Marshall Michelle Gibson Hall and a New Orleans style musical ensemble in the spirit of our ancestors, in the spirit of Sankofa, in the spirit of Love and in the spirit of Unity. The result: an uplifting, reimagining of the way we should go forward as a community in all our endeavors. Thank you for your spirit and your energy Sister Michelle, thank you FreeTHEM Walkers, Thank you Juneteenth, Thank you Michigan Street Heritage Corridor . Grand Marshall Michelle spoke many truths along the walk, among them she reminded us: "Our Freedom Is Not For Sale…Our Freedom Is An Everyday Experience..." Ashe! CHALLENGER PHOTOS

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REV. STENHOUSE RETIRES continued accessibility.

IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO THE IN REM PROVISIONS OF THE ERIE COUNTY TAX ACT AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS SHOWN BY RESOLUTION NO. 50 ADOPTED AT THEIR 6th SESSION HELD ON MARCH 18, 2021

During his 24-year tenure at Bethel – Buffalo, Rev. Stenhouse served as the executive director of Bethel Head Start and oversaw the formation of the Bethel Community Development Corporation in 1998. Securing both a $50,000 grant from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and a $1.5 million three-year grant from Fleet Bank and LISC, Rev. Stenhouse led the Bethel CDC in the construction of 14 lowmoderate income homes in the Cold Spring area; a $2.7 million daycare facility; a retail incubator for entrepreneurs for minority entrepreneurs on Jefferson Avenue; and 30 rental units in partnership with Belmont Housing. The Bethel CDC also purchased 1461 Main Street to house the administrative offices of Bethel Head Start. Within the Western New York Conference of the AME Church, Rev. Stenhouse currently serves as Presiding Elder of the Buffalo-Rochester District, and as a Connectional Trustee of the Connectional Conference.

PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE COUNTY OF ERIE BY ACTION IN REM

Remaining committed to his community, Rev. Stenhouse is a founding member of the historic Jeremiah Partnership, which works to address the housing, economic development and educational needs of eastside residents. In 2003, he was appointed to the Canisius College Board of Regents and the Buffalo State College Community Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Board of Directors of both LEWAC Associates of Western New York, Inc., and Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) of Buffalo. In 2004, Rev. Stenhouse was appointed by Gov. George Pataki to the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, making him the first clergy member to serve on the nine-member team. Rev. Richard Allen Stenhouse holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Divinity from the United Theological Seminary. He resides in Buffalo with his wife, Sharon Davis-Stenhouse. They have one daughter, Nicole; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. It has certainly been a long time coming, but it is also very well-deserved. The congregation of Bethel AME Church and the communities impacted by Rev. Stenhouse’s leadership and dedication congratulate him on his retirement! “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

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Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Erie County, on the 25th day of May, 2021, bearing Index Number I 600164/2021, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 92 Franklin Street, grants me the right to assume the name of Rubin Duong. The city and state of my presentation address are 95 Farmer St., Buffalo, NY 14207; the month and year of my birth are July 1997; the place of my birth is Savannah, Georgia; my present name is Pauline Duong.

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IN REM NO.169 INDEX NO. 2021-6000090 Please take notice that on the 10th day of May, 2021 the County of Erie pursuant to law, filed with the Clerk of the County of Erie a list of parcels of property affected by unpaid tax liens held and owned by the County of Erie which on such date had been due and unpaid for a period of at least two years after the date on which the unpaid tax liens were sold. Such list contains as to each such parcel (a) a brief description of the property affected by each tax lien, (b) the name of the last known owner of such property as it appears on the latest tax roll in the hands of the Director of Real Property Tax Services or a statement that the owner is unknown if such be the case, (c) a statement of such tax liens upon such parcel of property including any tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie which shall have been due for less than two years, together with the interest and penalties due as of the list date and (d) a statement that the amount required to redeem any such parcel of property, and the amount to be recovered by the County of Erie, includes all tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie and affecting such property, together with all interest, penalties, additions and expenses as in this act provided, and also includes an “in rem fee” of $500.00 per parcel to cover the presumptive cost to the County of Erie for reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees, abstracts of title and other disbursements in connection with such foreclosure pursuant to law. The above-captioned proceeding was commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies were identified on the List of Delinquent Taxes which was filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on the 10th day of May, 2021. Take further notice that the ownership by the County of the tax sale certificates set forth on the List of Delinquent Taxes is conclusive evidence of the fact that the taxes, assessments and other legal charges represented thereby have not been paid to the County. EFFECT OF FILING: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes are hereby notified that the filing of said List constituted the commencement by the County of Erie of a proceeding in the County Court to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding In Rem. Pursuant to Section 11-7.0 of the Erie County Tax Act, the filing of such List of Delinquent Taxes constitutes and has the same force and effect and is deemed to have given the same notice of such foreclosure proceeding as the filing and recording in the Erie County Clerk’s Office of an individual Notice of Pendency of a Tax Foreclosure Action and of the filing in the County Court of a separate and individual Complaint by the County of Erie against the owners of the real property proceeded against and described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. NATURE OF PROCEEDING: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such liens/taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

PERSONS AFFECTED: This notice is directed to all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this Petition and the List of Delinquent Taxes has been filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office and the Office of Real Property Tax Services and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day of redemption. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before the 7th day of July, 2021 redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Payments shall be made to: Director of Real Property Tax Services, Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202, by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK or MONEY ORDER. In the event that such tax liens are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record or to receive an assignment of such tax liens evidenced by a proper written instrument. LAST DAY OF REDEMPTION: The last day of redemption is hereby fixed as the 7th day of July, 2021. SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes may serve a duly verified Answer upon the attorney for the Tax District, as set forth below, setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest, and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such Answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District, Margaret A. Hurley, Esq., Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP, 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700, Buffalo, New York, 14202, (716) 8843135, on or before the 28th day of July 2021. FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in the List of Delinquent Taxes and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. DATED: May 10, 2021 ENFORCING OFFICER: SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF ERIE ) CITY OF BUFFALO )

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I, SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ., being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Director of Real Property Tax Service for the County of Erie. I have read this Petition and Notice, which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this Petition and Notice are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records and tax roll of the County of Erie, in the hands of the Department of Real Property Tax Services. I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition. SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services Sworn to before me this 10th day of May, 2021. Notary Public: Amy Honan No. 01HO6348829 Notary Public, State of New York Qualified in Erie County My Commission Expires Oct. 3, 2024 ATTORNEYS FOR TAX DISTRICT: Margaret A. Hurley, Esq. Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700 Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 884-3135 (5/20,5/27,6/3,6/10,6/17, 6/24)

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LEGAL NOTICE RFP City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency Request for Proposal The City of Buffalo (“City”), through the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (“BURA”), is seeking proposals through the federal HOME Investment Partnership Act to assist in the development of affordable housing projects in the City of Buffalo. The City of Buffalo and BURA will support projects that provide for an increase in the number of affordable housing units through new construction of Single Family Infill for First Time Homeownership. The project location for this RFP is – Laurel Avenue in the Masten Park Neighborhood of the City of Buffalo. Strategic Redevelopment of vacant residential Parcels Owned by the City of Buffalo – Laurel Avenue: 89 and 91 Laurel Avenue – one (1) New Build 96 and 98 Laurel Avenue – one (1) to two (2) New Builds 115, 119, 123 Laurel Avenue and 286 Masten Avenue - two (2) to three (3) New Builds Through this program, activities have been undertaken to enhance ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts. For the funding period covered by this application the City will assess proposals received that address the goals outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan. Applicants must be incorporated for-profit or non-profit entities to undertake affordable housing activities within the boundaries of the City of Buffalo. It is the policy of BURA, that all local Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) be encouraged to submit proposals. BURA continues to ensure that all locally owned M/WBE’s are afforded the maximum opportunity to participate as Applicants or Sub-Applicants in the provision of goods and services for BURA. BURA encourages the award of at least thirty percent (30%) of the total dollar value of this project directly or indirectly to M/WBE’s. Proposal Submission Deadline: July 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Request for Proposal submissions are due to: Yvonne C. McCray, Director of Housing City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency 65 Niagara Square Room-315 City Hall Buffalo, N.Y. 14202 RE: City of Buffalo HOME Investment Partnership Program RFP Submission (No. 2021-2H) A full copy of the Request for Proposal can be picked up in 315 City Hall or 920 City Hall, 65 Niagara Square Buffalo NY 14202, the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY 14203 and http://www.citybuffalo.com/BuraBids or http://www. city-buffalo.com/bids .

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Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Name of LLC:Lavish Beauty Lounge & Boutique Date of filing Articles of Organization with the NYS Dept of State:07/02/2018 Office of the LLC: Erie CountyThe NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any proess to the LLC at: 21 Millicent ave Buffalo NY 14215 Purpose of LLC:(Any lawful purpose permitted for LLC's under NY Limited Liability Company Act) This LLC is to be managed by;Kendra Carpenter May 20,27 June 3, 10,17,24

LEGAL NOTICE Bid TOWN OF EDEN NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Eden, New York, at the Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York, 14057, until 11:00AM, Thursday, July 8, 2021, where bids will be publicly opened and read on the following items: 2021 Sidewalk Replacement on Green Street & Welch Lane Eden, NY 14057 Specifications for these items are on file at the Town Clerk’s Office. Bids to be submitted on forms provided by the Town which may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York, 14057. All bids must be accompanied by a certificate of non-collusion supplied by the Town of Eden as required by the General Municipal Law. Date of completion will be specified by the bidder and will be a factor for consideration by the Town Board in its determination of acceptance for a contract. The Town Board reserves the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for new proposals. All bids are F.O.B. Eden, New York. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. DATE: June 9, 2021 By Order of the Town Board of Eden, New York Emily Hawkins, Eden Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE TBG FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff -against- MAZEL ON MAIN LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 20, 2020 and entered on December 9, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Erie County Clerk’s “Closing Room”, located at 92 Franklin Street, 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY on June 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All bidders must comply with current COVID 19 guidelines. Premises to be sold in individual parcels or in bulk by the Referee: Said Referee shall offer Parcel I and Parcel II as follows: PARCEL I situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 120 of the Stevens survey, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point of the intersection of the southerly line of Delavan Avenue with the westerly line of Greenwood Place; being a plot 65.40 feet by 74.50 feet by 56.84 feet by 75.00 feet. Section: 88 Block: 83 Lot: 6-7 Said premises known as 277 WEST DELAVAN AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY PARCEL II: situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 121 of the Stevens survey, described as follows: BEGINNING at the point of the intersection of the southerly line of Delavan Avenue with the easterly line of Greenwood Place; being a plot 80 feet by 100 feet by 80 feet by 100 feet. Section: 88 Block: 83 Lot: 5-1 Said premises known as 283 WEST DELAVAN AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY Approximate amount of lien $1,035,499.16 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 807975/2018. DARIA L. PRATCHER, ESQ., Referee KRISS & FEUERSTEIN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Award – Project Based Vouchers On, May 7, 2021, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) published a notice that it would receive Requests for Proposals (RFP) for project-based vouchers (PBV). Projects were able request up to a twenty (20) year Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) PBV Contract with BMHA. BMHA received one (1) proposal for 62 total vouchers at the Francis John Apartments. The proposal was reviewed and scored in accordance with the RFP and HUD rules and regulations. If you have any questions about this award, please contact Modesto Candelario at 716-855-6711 x253.

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