Challenger Community News November 13, 2019

VOICES: Our High School Drop Out Emergency!

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JOB WELL DONE! Judge James A.W. McLeod has served with distinction and honor for 32 years. He retires at the end of this year after an illustrious career and a job well done! Page 10

BUSINESS

Bean Pie Café Opens!

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LOCAL

Baskin Says Body Cameras Huge Step in Fight For Criminal Justice Reform Page 3

Drea D’Nur and Rootstock Republic "Dear Nina" Collaboration Delivers A Moving Experience! Page 9

POLITICAL

City Hall Will Continue to Cooperate With Authorities “If Requested to Do So.” Page 3

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

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Black Media Group and Black Sorority In Rochester To Co-Sponsor Screening Of "Harriet" The Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are joining together for a 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 screening of the film "Harriet" at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. in the East End District of Rochester.

A Black Cinema Series and A Delta Red Carpet Event, this special screening of the major motion picture -- "Harriet" -- chronicles the life of the famous abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman, whose historic gravesite, church that she attended and home are all in nearby Auburn, Cayuga County.

WHAT’S GOING ON @ THE BAOBAB? •Tuesdays Gentle Yoga series with JAMES THOMPSON, 5:45-7:45 p.m.

•Wednesdays Kwanzaa planning, 6:30 p.m.

•Fridays 11/15 Friday Film night: Harriet, 6:30 pm at the Little Theater in association with RABJ. For details on the film and tickets, go to: https:// thelittle.org/series/blackcinema-series •Saturdays Drumming with FANA BANGOURA, 9:30a10:30, 10:45a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Our November Fundraising Campaign Has Begun !

We are raising much needed operational capital for Baobab.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO SERVE THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY.

•The Baobab Center 728 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 563-2145 EVENT SPACE RENTAL Looking for a space for your event? Baobab Cultural Center is available for events, birthday parties, meetings, films, ceremonies, art or social shows and events.

TALK PRO P L U S Hosted by

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105.5 FM “The Beat” Rochester Every Saturday 7AM – 8AM “Taking you to the locker room and beyond!”

Cook Appointed

Matt Cook, deputy mayor of the Village of Geneseo, located outside the Rochester Metropolitan area, is the new business development manager at LINEAGE. He has also been named to the board of directors of Be your Own Hero Inc. a nonprofit organization which seeks to connect education to employment for students and young adults. Mr. Cook, a graduate of SUNY at Geneseo, is currently a Masters Candidate in Public Administration at the College at Brockport SUNY.

Election Results: Mitchell Runs a Good Race But Loses Bid to Become DA Democrat Shani Curry Mitchell ran a good race, but fell short in her bid to become the next Monroe County District Attorney; losing to her ex-boss Attorney Sandra Doorley, a Republican. This, in light of the report that more Democrats than ever had registered to vote in Monroe county on Election Day. The latest numbers from the Board of Elections showed that Democrats made up 41 percent of all eligible voters in the country; Republicans, 27 percent; and 21 percent not affiliated with any party.

In Other Races Winners included: *Karen Bailey Tuner, Monroe County Court *Vincent Feldler, Monroe County Legislator *Michael Patterson, Council Member Northeast District *John Lightfoot, Monroe County Legislature *LaShay Harris, City Council *Judge Melisssa Barrett, Rochester City Court.

Marvin Stepherson lost in his bid for County Legislator District 3.

(CORRECTION: In the Oct. 30th edition we incorrectly noted that Mayor Lovely Warran was facing candidates in the November Election. The Mayor did not run in the November 5 election. Apologies!

Tubman's many roles throughout her life included Civil War scout, suffragist for women's rights and conductor on the Underground Railroad. After the screening of "Harriet," there will be a panel discussion about the significance of this film that is directed and co-written by Black filmmaker Kasi Lemmons The monthly Black Cinema Series is a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists and the Little Theatre .A Delta Red Carpet Event is a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority signature program. For details on the film and tickets, go to https://thelittle.org/series/black-cinema-series.

AROUND TOWN

Central Park 5’s Dr. Yusef Salaam to Headline White Privilege Symposium The Privilege Institute, sponsor of the annual White Privilege Conference, is pleased to announce the White Privilege Symposium: Tools for Creating a Just Future for All. This landmark symposium will be held Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 and hosted by East High School, 1801 E. Main St. Rochester. Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 will headline the event.

The White Privilege Conference is the premiere national equity conference, focusing on issues of systemic inequity, oppression, and injustice.

Bills Update: Bills OFFENSIVE Offense Lose to Browns 19 – 16

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he Bills QB got off to a bad start with poor ball placement on a wide open John Brown on the fourth down.

Josh Allen just can’t seem to place the ball in a position our receivers can catch and run. It’s always behind them forcing a stop and making a play on the ball.

The Bills defense stopped the Browns at the goal line on 7 consecutive plays. The Browns Head Coach, Freddie Kitchens, helped out with some very poor play calling in the red zone. The Bills defense came to play and kept their team in the game. But Bills QB Josh Allen continues to show his low football IQ by not recognizing opportunities to pick up three yards. Instead he goes for the home run ball by overthrowing everyone deep down field. Josh had only 102 yards passing in the first half.

The Bills offense was horrible with poor execution and can you believe Josh Allen was selected at number 7 overall in the last season draft? It’s getting very hard to watch the Buffalo Bills offensive unit.

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield seemed to only make good throws to right side of the field. Mayfield appeared to have trouble throwing to his left and must correct it in order for him to be successful in the NFL. Josh Allen looked confused all day long and even more confused and perplexed in the visitors’ locker room after the game. Allen had no touch on his passes and missed a wide open John Brown on two deep passes that would have put Bills ahead for good. The sad part is that both passes were Uncatchable! He’s too inconsistent of a QB to ever be successful in the NFL. Josh Allen’s football IQ is

almost at zero (currently at 5%) and he has no feel for the game.

You look at a short QB named Kyler Murray and he has accomplished more in nine games than Josh Allen in two years!

How about Lamar Jackson with a perfect QB rating in a game against Cincinnati Bengals who was selected at number 32, last pick of first round. It’s quite obvious that the Pegulas’ do not want a young talented Black quarterback to lead their franchise.

They would rather go the route of finding an inaccurate White boy to play QB for them.

The Bills went way out of their way to find Josh Allen, a QB that never excelled in college and really is playing the same way he played in college now! He’s just not good or average - a total bust at the NFL level. He was put into a bad position

because he does not have the skill set to play in this league especially on a mental level.

Josh does not have a feel for the game and can’t recognize situations for example, like on third and three give yourself a run pass option but never throw the ball 40 yards down the field to nobody. He continues to do that on a regular basis along with fumbling the football. Josh Allen is a complete disaster. It’s getting to the point Bills offense is unwatchable.

I can now see why Bills don’t show other NFL games in the Press box lounge due to the fact some of the sports writers just might wander over there to see some real offensive oriented football being played and executed. The Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll should be fired immediately because he is as lost as a ball in high weeds.

The Bills offense is almost unwatchable and only averages between 14 to 17 points per game which is crazy in a pass happy high scoring league.

I have said it before and I

repeat - Bills General Manager Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott do not know how to build a football team and it’s showing clearly on how imbalanced this year’s team is with a Super Bowl type defense and a below average offense. The Bills will now have a very difficult time of making the playoffs in 2019 due to the many errors of Beane and McDermott. The schedule continues to get difficult with a trip to South Beach to play the hot Miami Dolphins. Miami is the team that exposed Bills defense by running football at Ed Oliver and Star Lotulelei.

It’s a must win for the Bills

I see them not squishing the fish but winning a nail biter 20 – 17. Follow me on Twitter: @

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AREA BRIEFS & UPDATES

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Mayor Brown: City Hall Will Continue To Cooperate With Authorities “If Requested to Do So”

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Alexander (Alex) Wright of the African Heritage Food Co-op.

FOOD: Equity, Justice, Access Founder of African Heritage Food Co-Op To Speak Since the June 5, 2019 announcement that an anonymous donor purchased and gave 238 Carlton to the African Heritage Economic Initiative to house the Buffalo location African Heritage Food Coop, great strides have been made in renovating the structure and accomplishing the business plan. With the help of Preservation Buffalo Niagara’s revolving loan program, the 1876 burnt building that was facing demolition now has a new roof and a rebuilt back end.

Membership is growing and so is neighborhood enthusiasm.

Come learn about this remarkable community driven story of determination, regeneration, and generosity on Friday, November 15 from 6 -8p.m. at the Moot Senior Center 292 High Street. The program is in partnership with the Fruit Belt/McCarley Housing Task Force.

Alexander (Alex) Wright of the African Heritage Food Co-op will present on the origins of the Buffalo AHFC location and what community residents can do to make this ownership effort a success, particularly for Buffalo’s East Side community. Veronica Hemphill-Nichols of Fruit Belt/McCarley will present an introduction and Jessie Fisher will address preservation as a community building tool.

Alexander J. Wright is a consultant, grant writer, non-profit and business creator who has established the African Heritage Food Co-op in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. He is a University at Buffalo Law School graduate and passionate about his goal to bring healthy food to neglected communities. Veronica Hemphill-Nichols is a Fruit Belt community activist. Jessie Fisher is Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara.

This event is free and open to the public.

PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting regarding the restoration of Humboldt Parkway will be held Wednesday, November 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway. Come and learn about the two finalist proposals to reunite the community by covering the “Bathtub” portion of Rt. 33 Kensington Expressway (from E. Ferry to Best Street).

The event is hosted by NYS Majority Leader Hon. Crystal Peoples- Stokes; ROCC (Restore Our Community Coalition), Hon. State Senator Tim Kennedy, and the NYS Department of Transportation. For more information call (716)897-9714.

t press time there was still no word from authorities about the purpose of last Wednesday’s dramatic entry into city Hall by the agents from the FBI, IRS and HUD and the subsequent removal of boxes of information from a city hall office.

Yesterday (Tuesday) Mayor Brown released a statement to The Challenger, echoing his earlier response to the news media, that he was only aware that the search warrant had been executed, but had no details from the agencies conducting the Mayor Brown search.

“We are aware that a search warrant was executed on November 6th for an office of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency. We have not heard any details from the agencies conducting the search regarding what they were looking for, or the nature of the action,” the statement read. “ “ It would be inappropriate for us to speculate any further into the nature of the action or the manner in which it was conducted. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency employees cooperated with the federal agency staff that were here and will continue to cooperate if requested to do so.”

The Mayor told news agencies last week that he had not been given any information about the actions taken by the agents who executed search warrants to investigate offices occupied by the Buffalo Urban Renewal agency (BURA) and the Office of Strategic Planning.

A source who was interviewed by Spectrum News said investigators were speaking with current and former city employees and looking into allegations of “misappropriation of funds.”

BURA has a board that includes mostly government officials, including Mayor Brown, who is the chairperson.

Legislature Approves Contract for Body Cameras In a Unanimous Vote under the Leadership of Chair Baskin, Axon Contract is Approved to Purchase Body Cameras for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office

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t the most recent session of the Erie County Legislature, the contract to approve Axon as the official vendor for the Erie County Sheriff’s office newly instituted body camera program was approved unanimously after a 4 month process with prospective contractors.

An amendment to the original resolution was included to request money spent on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests be redirected to funding the body camera program in perpetuity.

"I count this as a huge step toward victory in the fight for county-wide criminal justice reforms,” said Chair Woman April Baskin.

After contentious debates regarding the need for body camera use in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the Legislature approved $600,000 during the mid-year budget balancing amendment process to fund the initiative as Sheriff Howard refused to request funding be available in his own mid-year budget request, citing other priorities as taking precedence.

The original plan submitted for approval by the Sheriff’s Office required a $10 fee for document preparation. As costs can be a barrier but are warranted by law, Chairwoman Baskin introduced an amendment to make sure that costs incurred are still aimed at helping community members or family in need of footage for their own purposes by supporting the program.

“I am thrilled that the entire Legislature has agreed with me that accountability and transparency is a priority for the taxpayers of Erie County. Working with the Department of Information and Support Services (DISS) and the office of the Sheriff, the Legislature appropriated a more than adequate amount of funding to support this program and even exceed just funding cameras for road deputies,” she stated.

Axon, the company who submitted the winning Request for Proposal (RFP), is the same company used by the City of Buffalo body camera program and by several other local municipalities. The program would be expected to be implemented by the beginning of 2020 according to the Sheriff’s Office and will be comprised of more than 200 cameras including back-ups at multiple Sheriff SubChairwoman Baskin stations. Officers stationed in the Rath Building, in the Erie County Holding Center, at the County jail facility in Alden, and on road patrol will wear the cameras during their shifts.

“I’d like to also thank Public Safety Committee Chair Legislator Howard Johnson for seeing this process through in an effective manner. We have had multiple discussions in committee that have served this purpose and our shared mission well. " Next steps include awaiting a contract currently being negotiated by the Erie County Sheriff’s PBA and the Sheriff’s office, which details proposed body camera operations and protocol. The Sheriff will also present his budget requests for 2020 to the Legislature for tentative approval in early December.

Inoculation was Introduced to America by an Enslaved African Few details are known about the birth of Onesimus, except he was born in Africa in the late seventeenth century before eventually landing in Boston. One of a thousand people of African descent living in the Massachusetts colony, Onesimus was a gift to the Puritan church minister Cotton Mather from his congregation in 1706.

Onesimus told Mather about the centuries old tradition of inoculation practiced in Africa. By extracting the material from an infected person and scratching it into the skin of an uninfected person, you could deliberately introduce smallpox to the healthy individual making them immune. Considered extremely dangerous at the time, Cotton Mather convinced Dr. Zabdiel Boylston to experiment with the procedure when a smallpox epidemic hit Boston in 1721 and over 240 people were inoculated. Opposed politically, religiously and medically in the United States and abroad, public reaction to the experiment put Mather and Boylston’s lives in danger despite records indicating that only 2% of patients requesting inoculation died compared to the 15% of people not inoculated who contracted smallpox.

Onesimus’ traditional African practice was used to inoculate American soldiers during the Revolutionary War and introduced the concept of inoculation to the United States.

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NATIONAL

For Third Time, Mayor Passes Over a Black Chief to Run the N.Y.P.D.

Dessert Tasting Event Jannell Eason a graduate of the CAOWNY-Pathstone Business Development Series is having a Dessert Tasting Event November 16 at 27 Chandler St. between Grant and Military Streets.

Taking Care of Business! *DR. HOPE FISHER has been hired as Medical Director, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY. She will play an integral role in the coordination of health care for BlueCross BlueShield to ensure high quality care for its members. She received her doctorate of medicine and a bachelor of science from Howard University in Washington, D.C. *DONNELL L. GIBSON JR. has joined Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP as an associate in their Buffalo office where he will focus his practice in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group. He received his juris doctor from University at Buffalo School of Law. *GEORITA MARIE FRIERSON, Ph.D, has been appointed Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education at D’Youville College. A licensed clinical psychologist, she previously served as the department head and as a professor in the Department of Psychology at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ.

Lombardo Funeral Homes Acquired by Texas Company Lombardo Funeral Homes, founded in 1907, has been acquired by publicly-traded Carriage Services Inc., based in Houston, Texas. Carriage paid $15.3 million in cash for the company, according to a federal financial filing. Lombardo has four locations in Western New York, including Orchard Park, Buffalo and two in Amherst.

"Your Health is Your Wealth"

GRAND OPENING: Pictured above at Linda's Bean Pie Cafe grand opening, from left: Terron Grant, Pathstone Enterprise; Pamela James, CAOWNY Business Development Director; Sis Linda Muhammad, proprietor, and L. Nathan Hare, CAOWNY CEO. Challenger Photo

Linda’s Bean Pie Café is Open For Business!

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steady stream of well wishers and potential customers attended the recent grand opening of Linda’s Bean Pie Café.

Located at 301 E. Utica near the corner of Jefferson Avenue, the neighborhood’s newest eatery will not only offer the delicious traditional bean pie made famous by the Nation of Islam, but a variety of specialties made from the navy bean such as soup and ice cream as well as her trademark "Bean Pie Smoothie.” The creative entrepreneur is even planning on offering a “bean burger” in the near future. There are traditional deli items on the menu as well such as sandwiches and salads.

She also hopes to educate customers on the health benefits of the navy bean.

-Business DevelopmentSister Linda opened her doors after completing one of the CAO WNY Pathstone’s free 12-week Enterprise Business Development sessions. Although an experienced business person (she first opened her café on Main Street in Williamsville), she found the classes to be very beneficial in helping her to open the E. Utica Jefferson location.

"I've always had an entrepreneurial minset," she said in a News interview.

On hand to congratulate her was Pamela James, the CAO/ WNY Business Development Director, Terron Grant of Pathstone Enterprises Business Development Officer and L. Nathan Hare, CAOWNY CEO. Mr. Hare spoke briefly on the importance of building strong economies and strong communities.

“In order to build an economy for ourselves we have to be the source of the goods and services we need for our community,” he said. “We have to sell to ourselves, hire ourselves, buy from ourselves in order to keep our money turning over among ourselves….Every community that does that is strong….those communities that do not, are weak.”

Although Black Amercans have a gross domestic product of $1.7 trillion dollars he said, the dollar turns over in our community only ¼ of one time.

Using the historical reference to Black Wall Street, he pointed out that the dollar turned over in that community 36 times making it “the highest dollar velocity ever recorded in the history of any community in the United States.”

The importance of Black Wall Street and the lesson we should learn? "They kept their money among themselves,” he said.

Voice Buffalo Presents “ A Night of Power” Featuring Yusef Salaam, “Central Park Exonerated 5” VOICE Buffalo will present “A Night of Power” Friday Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at Elim Christian Fellowship featuring Yusef Salaam of the "Central Park/Exonerated 5” ;Brenda Fernandez of Self!; Jerome Wright,, CAIC; and Britany White, Faith In Texas.” Experience a night of community conversations on wrongful convictions, youth in the criminal justice system, solitary confinement, re-entry and women’s health in prison. For tickets go to voicebuffalo.org/event/yusefsalalam

NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio snubbed the NYPD's top Black official in favor of a White Irish man once again this week in his search for a new police commissioner, a new report says. It was the third time that he had reached past high-ranking candidates of color for a White Irish-American official.

The mayor passed over First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker, 68, — the police department's second-highest-ranking leader — and picked Chief of Detectives, 50-year-old Dermot Shea to replace outgoing Commissioner James O'Neill, The New York Times reported last Tuesday.He said the job was “a special calling.”

Yet despite claims that he is committed to diversifying the city’s leadership and improving relations with the police in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, he has repeatedly opted for old-guard leaders for the Police Department.

Mr. de Blasio said he supported making the Police Department more racially diverse and promised that the leadership would be more and more diverse as well “in the coming years.”

Within hours, elected officials were openly questioning Mr. de Blasio’s choice.

Manager Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence For Enslaving Mentally Challenged Black Worker Bobby Paul Edwards was also ordered to pay $273,000 in restitution for the inhumane treatment of John Christopher Smith.

Justice was finally served up for a White cafeteria manager in South Carolina, after he was handed a 10-year sentence for enslaving a Black worker.

Bobby Paul Edwards was accused of inhumane treatment of his Black employee John Christopher Smith who had intellectual disabilities. Edwards violently beat and intimidated Smith with threats for years at an eatery in Conway, according to the US Justice Department.

In 2018, Edwards pleaded guilty to one count of forced labor in the incidents, which allegedly happened between 2009 and 2014 at J&J Cafeteria in Conway, South Carolina, CBS News reports.

Dr. King's Daughter Slams Comcast Over Attack On Civil Rights Law

Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is calling on Comcast to not challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1866, in its Supreme Court case involving media mogul Byron Allen.

In an open letter to Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast, Dr. King lays out the “cataclysmic” consequences of the cable company’s attempts to change America’s original civil rights law.

“We are alarmed at the consequences of a Supreme Court ruling that could have cataclysmic results for people of color, who comprise a large segment of your customers,” Dr. King wrote.

King’s letter comes the same week as Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL), issued a scathing critique of Comcast, and demanded the conglomerate be broken up.

Allen, who is Chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, sued Comcast and Charter Communications for $20 billion, alleging racial discrimination because the companies refused to license his channels.

In pursuing a legal edge against Allen’s claims of racial discrimination, Comcast’s appeal to the Supreme Court rests on changing the essence of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. It would require people to prove race was the sole motivating factor for any discrimination claims, not a partial factor as was used in the past.

“To alter the Act to accommodate discrimination against people based on race would reverse precarious progress in the freedom struggle, which my father was assassinated for leading and which my mother continued to join others in leading until her death,” Dr. King writes.

Kansas City Votes to Remove Martin Luther King Jr.'s Name From Historic Boulevard Since his assassination in 1968, more than a thousand streets have been named after Martin Luther King Jr. But after over a year of disputes and hostility, one city where you’ll no longer find a boulevard honoring the civil rights icon is in Kansas City, Mo. New York Times reports that on Tuesday, the community voted in favor of removing King’s name from a historic boulevard that runs through the city’s predominantly Black eastside, making Kansas City one of the largest cities in the country without a street honoring the late minister and civil rights activist.

Atlanta Killer Cop Gets 12 Years In Anthony Hill Case The family and supporters of Anthony Hill filled a DeKalb County court-room and an overflow room to hear the sentence for ex-cop Robert Olsen.

Hill, a 26-year-old AfricanAmerican veteran, was shot and killed by Olsen in the parking lot of his apartment complex March 9, 2015.

Housing staff had called 911 seeking help for Hill, who was observed naked and wandering in an erratic manner.

An Air Force veteran of the U.S. war on Afghanistan, Hill had been diagnosed with PTSD, but had stopped taking his meds because of damaging side effects.

Cop Olsen had been told the call was possibly for a mentally disabled person in crisis. He knew that backup was on the way. But immediately upon stopping his patrol car, he drew his gun, and within seconds he had shot and killed Anthony Hill.

10 Hospitalized In Oklahoma After Being Given Insulin Instead Of Flu Shots Ten people from a care facility for the developmentally disabled in Oklahoma have been hospitalized after they were mistakenly injected with a form of “long acting” insulin instead of a flu shot, according to CNN. After the injections, the affected people began to exhibit symptoms of low blood sugar and became unresponsive. There were no

HEALTH MATTERS

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Investigating Health Insurance and Payment Options for Cancer Treatment By: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center When you first learn you have cancer, your attention likely turns to understanding the available treatment options and what to expect from the side effects and recovery. Something you might not think of immediately, but will need to consider, is the cost of your treatments.

Planning ahead, choosing the right health insurance plan and negotiating the right network coverage will help you reduce stress and make the process towards recovery easier. No one plans for a diagnosis of cancer in his or her life, so it’s advisable to investigate health care coverage options while you are healthy to make sure you have adequate access to the nationally ranked care of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, our area’s only designated comprehensive cancer center.

Keep in mind that advocating for your best case scenario will involve asking a lot of questions and making sure you understand the answers. It may be helpful to write down questions ahead of time, keep a journal for reference and bring along a friend or family member to help you in this process.

Here are some questions to consider when you are evaluating your current health insurance: •What type of health insurance do I have and will it cover my cancer treatment?

•Will I be able to change my health insurance after I have been diagnosed with cancer if I have a pre-existing condition?

•What is Open Enrollment?

•What are the deadlines for Open Enrollment? (Different plans will have different deadlines) •How do I know if my insurance covers the doctor/s I want to see?

•What is the difference between in-network and out-of-network insurance?

•Will I be able to receive services if my insurance plan is out-of-network?

•What questions should I ask my insurance plan about my coverage?

•What are some of the non-medical costs, such as transportation (gas, parking) and is there coverage for these costs?

“We realize that it’s often difficult to predict the costs of the treatment as payment methodologies and benefit structures are increasingly complex,” says Stephanie Evans, manager for financial counseling at Roswell Park Continued Pg. 11

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Eat to Live: 13 Foods That Could Help Lower Your Risk Of Chronic Disease

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hat you eat can drastically affect many aspects of your health, including your risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Here’s a look at 13 foods that may lower your risk of these chronic diseases.

1. Broccoli Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a plant compound found in cruciferous vegetables that may have potent anticancer properties. A higher intake of cruciferous vegetables (i.e. cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, Brussels sprouts) may also be associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

2. Carrots 3. Beans Beans are high in fiber, which may be protective against colorectal cancer.

5. Cinnamon Cinnamon is well-known for its ability to reduce blood sugar and ease inflammation .Including 1/2–1 teaspoon of cinnamon in your diet per day may be beneficial in cancer prevention as well.

6. Nuts Research has found that eating some specific types of nuts like walnuts and Brazil nuts protect against cancer.

7. Olive Oil Replace other oils in your diet for high quality, organic olive oil. Studies have shown that a higher intake of olive oil may be associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancer.

8. Turmeric Curcumin is the active ingredient in this spice. It is a chemical with anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and even anticancer effects.

9. Citrus Fruits Eating citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges has been associated with a lower risk of certain types of cancers including pancreatic and stomach cancers, along with cancers of the digestive and upper respiratory tracts.

10. Flaxseed High in fiber as well as heart-healthy fats, research has shown that flaxseed can be a healthy addition to your diet. It may even help decrease cancer growth and help kill off cancer cells. It is also high in fiber, which may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.

11. Garlic The active component in garlic is allicin. Studies have found that eating more garlic could lead to decreased risks of stomach, prostate and colorectal cancers.

13. Fatty Fish Fatty fish contains vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, two nutrients that are believed to protect against cancer. In the meantime, it’s a safe bet that a diet rich in whole foods, paired with a healthy lifestyle, will improve many aspects of your health.

It Matters...

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to take the time to educate yourself and spend just one day with our experts to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your family.

Find out why it matters. Download the cancer checklist at www.RoswellPark.org/Challenger

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FAITH & FAMILY

“Breakfast at Metro” All are invited to join us for our Community “Breakfast at Metro.” Please come and dine at Metropolitan UM Church, 657 Best Street, Buffalo on Saturday, November 23 from 10 am - 12:00 noon. Our Special Guest Speaker will Cheryl Buttino, Director of Senior Services Schiller Park Community Services.

Don’t spend your money going somewhere else, come on over to Metro and enjoy a FREE good, hot, country breakfast, and great fellowship. This is a community event that is open to everyone. So, bring your family, friends, and neighbors to Metro.

Angela Stewart is Pastor.

Mount Moriah to Host 5th Anniversary Celebration Pastor Jeffrey C. and First Lady Clarisse Y. Chambless anounce the remaining anniversary services and guest speakers at the church, 400 Northampton: to round out their 5th anniversary celebration: November 15 @ 7p.m. Pastor Wendell Hamner and Ebenezer Baptist Church November 24 @ 4p.m. Pastor Ivery Daniels and White Rock Baptist Church

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Pentecostal Temple’s Above Rubies I.C.E. Award Gala The Above Rubies 1st Annual I.C.E. Award Gala, honoring WNY influencers changing the face of our community, will commence December 6th at Dash Banquet facility, on 1770 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo's historic North Park Theater district.

"This charity event will honor individuals who reign in their sector of our community. We are shedding light and illuminating their work. This is what coined the name of the extravaganza. In fact, I.C.E. is an acronym for the Illuminated Crowns Extraordinaire. We are empowering this generation of leaders to carry the torch to the next," says Above Rubies Director, Angela Jordan Mosely. The gala theme will feature cascading crystals, pink topaz and rubies.

This illustrious experience will be the crescendo to kick start the winter season in WNY. Among the many prestigious people that the awards are named after include the following: President Obama appointee Mark Gaston Pearce (Heart of Community award), Former Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board; Maria Whyte (Women Empowerment Award), Erie County Deputy Commissioner; Bessie Patterson, (Heart

of Music Award) WNY renowned gospel singer and Black Achiever Award winner, Mother Emma Alston (Women of Wisdom Award) Mother Wilma J. Hughey (Women of Grace Award)Supervisor of Western New Jurisdiction #2 Women Department, Cornie McCarley (Young at Heart Award), Dr. Matthew L. Brown, (Men of Valor Award) Buffalo-native and pastor of the Greater Community Church of God in Christ of Marietta, GA, Heart for Hospitality Award given by Mother Anne Williams and Ronald Dale Alston Sr. (Heart for Teaching and Truth Award) Senior Pastor of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ.

The following are the recipients of the awards Mrs. Ella Robinson, Ms. Elise Russell, Jerome Brown, Minister Tirone Mosely III, Ms. Kendra Brim, Ms. Rebecca Town, Dr. Danielle Dickerson, Ms. Stephanie Foreman, Lady Toni Lowe, Lady Jahnjae Alex, Mrs. Constance Eve, Ms. Lynne Elis, Minister Phillip Hargrove, Minister James Hall, Bishop Darius Pridgen, PastorElect Paul B. Jack-son, Ms. Sheila Roach Hairston, Mrs. Brenda McCarley and Elder Darryle & Regina Hardy.

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FAITH & FAMILY

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Centennial AME Zion Welcomes New Pastor Support the UNIA Shovel Brigade!

Free Breakfast for our community youth every Sunday. Adults a small donation. All Are Welcome!

Youth Church/ Sunday School – 10am Sunday Service – 11:45 am

The Board and Members of the Centennial AME Zion Church recently celebrated the arrival of their new Pastor, Reverend Patricia A. Bufford. The church family is even more excited because she has returned home! She is a daughter of the City of Buffalo- born and raised here. A celebration in her honor was held October 13 at the church, 127 Doat Street.

This is Pastor Bufford's first pastorate but she is no stranger to the ministry, she has been in ministry for the past 16 years. And for the past eight she was an associate minister at the People's AME Zion Church in Syracuse, New York under the Leadership of Pastor Daren C. Jaime. She has done outreach ministries also mission work and she has had empowerment summits for women and youth in the Syracuse area.

Pastor Bufford Pastor Bufford is concerned about the quality of life in our society and our inner city neighborhoods.

Pastor Bufford has a heart for community outreach and evangelism, it is her vision to make the community a better place by creating spaces for outreach initiatives and to foster relationships in the community and the City.

She also served and worked for 22 years as a NYS Correction Officer in Westchester County at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.

Pastor Bufford earned a Masters Degree at the Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack NY & in NYC majoring in Church Development and in Urban Ministry.

Annual Gospel Fest Welcome Rev. Bufford !

The Humboldt Parkway Senior Usher Board will presBlessings From God Praise Dance Ministry Fundraiser ent its Annual Gospel Fest “Blessings From God” Praise Dance Ministry will host a fundon Sunday, November 17 at raiser for their 3rd anniversary on Friday and Saturday Novem4 p.m. Dr. Andre D. Andre ber 15 &16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First Centennial MBC, Hemphill will also be cel273 High Street. “A Bowl of ebrated for 10 Years of servChili & Roll” will be sold ing as program director with for $6 (small) or $8 (large). the Senior usher board. The To order or for more informafree concert will take place tion call Visioinary Shira at at Humboldt Parkway Bap(716)440-4659. tist Church, 7909 Humboldt Parkway where Dr. Rev. john. T. Hilliard is pastor.

Alan R. Core Funeral Home Will Celebrate 1 year Anniversary With Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration

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The Alan R. Core Funeral Home, located at 1933 Kensington Avenue , will host a 1 year Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening on Saturday, November 23 from 1-4 pm.

“From working out of my church office, car, and home to now having a spacious beautiful location to serve all faiths, to God be the glory,” said Rev. Core, who is also Pastor of First Centennial Baptist Church. In addition, he is the newly elected treasure of the ERIE Niagara funeral director board . “ I will say this I thank all who played a major part in making me a Humble servant !"

The UNIA Black Cross Shovel Brigade is fundraising, taking donations and looking for volunteers (with or without snow removal equipment) to service our areas.

Black Buffalo has many elderly, sick and shut-in. We know and have experienced for years where Black Buffalo falls on the schedule for the snow plowing.

The local Black government of the UNIA calls for those that have snowplows or personal trucks to plow your street, if it has not received attention from the city. If there are any elderly that live near you, shovel them out! In the time of need, we are the solution we are looking for. A list is being compiled for service and donations. Contact lionblyden@gmail.com

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Thurs. Nov 21, 7:00pm Town Ballroom Starts at $27.50

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image rendering of sclupture The Embrace set for Boston Commons in Boston that represents hands of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King

African American conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas' Bold Black Beautiful Statments in Public Art Hank Willis Thomas who works primarily with themes related to perspective, identity, commodity, media, and popular culture has remained constant in his effort for not only delivering meaningful and impactful messaging through his work but undoubtably creating change in the public domain and within how we communicate and see ourselves in the world.

He has been exhibited throughout the United States and abroad in countless museums, art institutes among other accomplished fellowships, awards, and His latest public art projects include two indelible public installations, the most recent being UNITY, (2019) a new powerful and permanent 22 foot tall bronze sculpture of an arm with the index finger pointing skyward that stands at the newly constructed intersection of Tillary and Adams Street in Brooklyn N.Y. near the exit from the Brooklyn bridge commissioned by New York City’s Percent for Art program.

The artist also has a highly anticipated sculpture set to unveil on Boston Comons in Boston honoring Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King . Thomas entitled it, The Embrace, a stunning 22 ft. tall sculpture that represents the UNITY (2019) hands of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, evoking images of the couple—and other protesters—arm-in-arm in peaceful marches for civil rights as well as the power of physical togetherness in declaring resistance against injustice.

Some of his collaborative projects include Question Bridge: Black Males, an innovative transmedia art project that aims to facilitate a dialog between Black men from diverse and contending backgrounds and create a platform for representing and redefining bBack male identity.

In Search Of The Truth (The Truth Booth)that did a 50 State Hank Willis Thomas Tour, and For Freedoms, an artistrun platform for civic engagement, discourse, and direct action for artists in the United State Thomas co-founded as well as other permanent public artwork unveiled “Love Over Rules” in San Francisco, CA and “All Power to All People” in Opa Locka, FL. Thomas currently has his first first comprehensive survey, Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal, open at the Portland Art Museum . He lives in NYC with his newborn and wife curator Rujeko Hockley, one of the orignial organizers of traveling exhibition We Wanted A Revolution Black Radical Women that exhbited at Buffalo's Albright Knox Art Gallery in 2018.

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Crowd at Tyler the Creator’s Festival Booed Drake Off Stage Drake was recently booed off stage after appearing as the surprise headliner at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles last Sunday.

The rapper’s set lasted just nine songs, when the performance came to an unceremonious end after a rendition of his Nothing Was the Same track, “Wu-Tang Forever.” He wrapped the song and told the audience “I will keep going tonight. What’s up? “ The crowd unleashed a chorus of boos and “no”‘s in response.

Drake then shook his head, said, “It’s been love, I love y’all, I go by the name of Drake,” then walked off stage.

Drake potentially received a chilly reception at Camp Flog Gnaw because the crowd was expecting Frank Ocean to be the night’s surprise headliner.

Fellow rapper and the festival founder, Tyler The Creator, went hard to defend Drake. He did not hold back on Twitter.

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Dre D'Nur with Rootstock Republic in recent Dear Nina Performance photo by JazzBuffalo contributor and photographer, Jack Zuff.)

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o I move you? A question asked by Drea D’Nur as we were well into the Dear Nina: A Sonic Love Letter To Nina Simone concert. Drea was about to sing the bluesy Nina Simone song, Do I Move You, when she engaged the audience. By that time, it was evident the audience was experiencing an emotion-packed evening at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Museum.

Drea D’Nur tributes to Nina Simone, Spiritual Healing concerts, and other concert performances have the common thread of being moving indeed. The program presented for Dear Nina at the museum was exceptional in its ability to move the audience through a journey of getting closer to the spirit of Nina Simone. The music is characterized by sweeping chamber style arrangements whereby the audience is swept up into the beauty of orchestral strings.

The concert was a collaboration between Drea D’Nur and the string ensemble Rootstock Republic. Rootstock Republic’s primary vision has been to provide meaningful opportunities for intergenerational string players of color to perform and be celebrated.

Since originating in 2014, they have quickly found such opportunities in Oscar-nominated and Grammy award-winning projects.

The evening’s collaboration, anchored by beautiful orchestrations by violinist Juliette Jones, gave the audience a memorable night of embracing the majestic music of Nina Simone.

Rootstock Republic features Juliette Jones – violin, Monique Brooks Roberts – violin, Jarvis Benson – Viola, Malcolm Pearson – cello, Chris Johnson – double bass, and Riza Printup – harp. The collaboration with Drea D’Nur brings a unique harmonic orchestral sound to Simone’s music.

The program is meant to present the story of Nina Simone through song and to be a letter of love in reverence. In I Put A Spell On You, D’Nur’s presence was every bit powerful and you can say – put a spell on the audience. The spell continued throughout. Even in the performance of the quiet French song Ne Me Quitte Pas (Don’t Leave Me). The 1959 composition by the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel became part of Simone’s repertoire.

The evening spoke to the spirit of resilience and resistance that is the essence of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Museum and is at the core of the spirit of Nina Simone. Speaking to the profound choice made by Simone to represent the struggle of her people in the Civil Rights movement through music, D’Nur and Rootstock launched into the protest song Mississippi Goddam. The country music-like string orchestrations gave the song a certain heartbeat that held you breathless.

A highlight of the evening was when Drea sat at the piano to sing Strange Fruit. A song made famous originally by Billie Holiday when she recorded it in 1939. The song first appeared as a poem written by a teacher named Abel Meeropol. The poem was set to music and became a metaphoric protest against lynching that had continued in the South. The strings and resonating bass of Chris Johnson gave the song an ethereal theatrical quality. Accompanied by the stellar range and falsetto vocals that Drea D’Nur brings forth emotionally. Other songs in the program included Blackbird, Ain’t Got No, and Sinnerman. All the songs chosen for this concert performance were enveloped in the context of the museum and the spirit of Simone. Echoing Simone’s own transition from singing love songs to singing songs that lent her voice to Civil Rights and the struggle of African-Americans.

The unique collaboration makes for something special and epic.

Where the harpist Riza Printup evokes remembrance of jazz artist Alice Coltrane yet builds a bridge to the sounds of today’s modern jazz harpist, Brandee Younger.

A moving experience it was. The audience vocalizing in the affirmative to the question Do I Move You? While others simply nodding yes as they were held spellbound, speechless, and breathless by the beauty before them. (More images on JazzBuffalo.com)

The Rev. Dr. Frances Toni Draper, publisher of The Baltimore Afro-American, a weekly newspaper owned and published by the same family since 1892, will speak at SUNY Buffalo State on “The Future of the Black Press.”

Her presentation is scheduled for 1– 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 in Buckham Hall, Room A223, on the Buffalo State campus, 1300 Elmwood Ave. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

Dr. Draper is in Buffalo to witness the induction of her late mother, Frances Murphy, into the Buffalo State Communication Department Hall of Fame, which recognizes department friends and alumni who have risen to national levels in their fields.

Dr. Draper will accept Rev. Dr. Frances Toni Draper the award on behalf of her family. In addition to Dr. Draper, other speakers at the Hall of Fame ceremony will include two of Professor Murphy’s former journalism students, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo State Journalism Professor Joe Marren, as well as Professor Murphy’s Communication Department colleague, Professor Bruce Bryski.

Murphy was a highly regarded professor of journalism in the Communication Department from 1975 to 1985 before returning to Baltimore to become publisher of The Afro. She passed away in 2007.

The induction ceremony will be held during the department’s induction of students into the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitors Center, Rockwell Road and Grant Street on the college campus.

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cuss non-violent tactics. From that project we started the first GED program in the inner city.

That GED program still exists today. I served on and continue to serve on hospital boards, community organization boards, religious boards and the Red Cross board. I helped start a youth program in Niagara Falls, which is no longer in existence. There is still a need. I would love to see more efforts surround our youth. Everyone has a responsibility to give back. Youth need to know the struggles of those that came before them. I am proud to say that the Kaleida Health facility located in the Town Gardens Plaza on William and Jefferson named the building in my name... Judge James A.W. McLeod Clinic. I want to always impact the community in a positive way.

By Chief City Court Judge Craig D. Hannah

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he Hon. James A.W. McLeod retires at the end of this year after an illustrious career.

He has faithfully served with distinction for 32 years as a Confidential Law Clerk, an Assistant and Deputy County Attorney, an Erie County Support Magistrate, a Buffalo City Court Judge and as an Acting Erie County Court Judge.

As a civil rights advocate, there are not many leadership organizations within the AfricanAmerican Community in which he has not been actively involved. As an advocate for Human rights and fairness, he fought for employment opportunities for minorities and women within our Court System and throughout Western New York .

As a judge, he presided over Buffalo’s Adolescent Diversion Part – which was the precursor of the Youth Part created by the Raise the Age Initiative.

Judge McLeod is a direct descendant of Mary McLeod Bethune, one of the most important Black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders and government officials of the twentieth century and founder of Bethune-Cookman College.

I recently had the honor to sit down with His Honor and talk about his illustrious career.

Q & A With Judge James A.W. McLeod Can you give us your Background?

I was born in Utica, New York to a hardworking, blue collar family. My mother was a nurse [in fact she was one of the first black nurses in the area] and father was a factory worker. I attribute my work ethic to the fine example they provided me. It was their tenacity that inspired me to do my best in life; I don’t think a had a choice; I has to work hard and succeed.

Where did you go school?

I attended public school. After graduation, I attended Herkimer Community College in Herkimer, New York and then Fredonia College earned my BA [degree]. While at Fredonia, the Chair of my Political Science Department who was friends with the Dean of the Law School [Jacob Hyman] suggested I apply to UB Law. I was going to school in Massachusetts but I got into UB. I came here and stayed here.

Dean Hyman and his wife were very active in civil rights and [career] opportunities for minori-ties?

It is my understanding that Dean Hyman was very instrumental with increasing minority pres-ence in the law school and his wife worked at the St. Augustine Center on Fillmore Avenue.

They were way ahead of their time. When I was [at UB] I think that it had the largest minority presence in the school’s history; largely due to the efforts of Dean Hyman.

How many [African-Americans] were in your class?

I would say about 30.

Really? When I went 20 years later, we had considerably less.

Yes, the numbers were amazing. Some of my classmates were Judge Hugh Scott, Lester Sconiers, Terrence McKelvey, David Hampton, Loren Lobin, Alexander Hunter, Charles Davis and Julian Johnson. Rose Sconiers and Yvonne Lewis were a couple years ahead. There were two minority professors; but all the professors showed concern for all students. One of the minority Professor’s was Danny Holley. His brother Kenny Holley and wife Sharon owned Harambee Book Store on Fillmore Street in Buffalo. I remember Robert Fleming as an outstanding Professor. He taught Civil Procedure Law. Although there were no Black administrators, we had a strong presence and felt welcomed on campus. We were a close-knit group. We had study groups; many were hosted by Rose and Lester Sconiers. All the minority students worked hard and successfully graduated.

Why do you think the number of African American law students are dwindling?

There needs to be a more conscious effort to draw students of color and the Black leadership in the community needs to play a role. Networking needs to also take place, ie. meeting for dinner or lunch. It’s important that “we” fortify” each other. David Edmunds started a monthly meeting for us to get together which

is open to Blacks in the legal community. The word needs to spread so that more lawyers of color join in. Just today, I met a Black ADA in Buffalo City Court and had no idea who he was.

We have got to do better with networking. Jurists of Color have to do better with working together as well. We should have a strong relationship with each other. I remember a time when African American lawyers and some jurists would meet for lunch at Dubois’ [Marotto’s]. Heads would turn; some people would ask... “what’s going on?” It was a meeting for sharing and strengthening. We have to get back to those times.

You were involved in [student government] the Black Student Union or BLSA while in school?

The Black Student Union which from that came the Black Law Student Association (BLSA). The Association allowed for us to make our “voice” heard.

Your First Job After law school?

I was the first Black outside of New York City to serve as a Law Clerk for the New York State Court System. I was law clerk to the Hon. Samuel L. Green. But, my first job after law school was working at a Matrimonial Firm. Thomas Labin hired me.

The firm was situated on Kensington Avenue, where Attorney Frank Pratcher’s office is now located. I think I would have made lots of money. If I had continued to practice matrimonial law, I would be a rich man. (Laugh).

You were very close to [retired Supreme Court Justice] Vincent Doyle?

My second job came after receiving a call from Mark Mahoney, a classmate from law school said that the Doyle law firm was seeking to hire an African American. I applied and got the job!

That is where I met Vincent Doyle who became a dear friend. I learned much from both jobs. I also did a lot in the community.

Tell us about your community involvement?

The Urban League was the very first organization I involved myself. I volunteered time serving as their counsel. I was also very active with the SCLC, NAACP and St. Augustine Center.

I worked with Dan Acker, Frank Mesiah, Arthur O. Eve, William Gaiter, Leroy Coles, Mr. Pitts and many others. They were movers and shakers in our community. I assisted Mr. Eve when he ran for Mayor. I am a founding member of the Black Leadership Forum which spearheaded from the 22 Caliber Killings.

Ed Cosgrove was the District Attorney at the time. The Forum worked very hard to find the 22 Caliber Killer. It was a scary time for Black men. The Forum was also instrumental in remembering Dr. King’s legacy. One year, we planned a March downtown. A racist-counter group decided to have a March in opposition. We took the racist group to Federal Court, where I served as the lead counsel arguing our case before Justice Elfvin. That was an experience. I learned a great deal at that level.

Any other civic activities?

I also worked with Arlee Daniels and Rev. Giles, community activist, to combat gang violence in the City. We met at the St. John’s Church. We brought gang members to the table to dis-

You were the first to preside over the Adolescent Diversion Part?

At one point in my career, I worked in the County Attorney’s office. I was appointed by Dennis Gorski. I handled JD and PINs cases along with some Civil matters. That was my first introduction to juvenile delinquent matters. It’s unfortunate, but youth appear in our courts... daily. The Adolescent Diversion Part (ADP) was needed. The court was a measure to reduce young people with having criminal records for minor offenses that would affect them for the rest of their life. I worked with Principals of schools, community leaders and community organiza-tions to create programs that would positively impact individuals appearing before my court. I was hard on the youth, trying to instill in them to never get involved in criminal activity. I want them to learn from their mistakes. I am a no-nonsense judge, especially when it pertains to youth.

So You are tough on defendants?

First, I’m fair. Justice is blind, just like Lady Justice wearing the blindfold. All people should be treated with respect. All jurists need to uphold such values. I believe all courtrooms should be reflective of the persons appearing before them. Courtroom decorum should be exhibited from staff and lawyers. Again, respecting everyone and their roles. Some people feel that I am too hard on defendants. I would like to think that I really care and hope that my judicial influ-ence pushes them to make better choices.

Do you see the ADP Court as the model that led to Raise the Age? Upstate New York has been a Change Agent for many of our courts. Judge Kaye, before her transition appreciated and applauded Upstate’s theory and concepts for new innovative justice. Yes, I would say that ADP is an integral part of Raise the Age. I am proud to have served as the ADP Judge and making a difference in the judicial process.

Judge, you also worked in the County Attorney’s Office?

Yes, I worked there shortly after Bill Hamilton left. I was the 2nd Assistant in Charge. I was over the Family Court and Civil Divisions. I was elevated after Patrick NeMoyer, when he moved on to U.S. Attorney.

Tell us about the Western New York Coalition of Blacks in the Courts?

The Coalition started over 25 years ago. Myself and other Blacks in the Courts felt a need to do something about increasing our presence. At that time, there was Sharon Thomas, Cina La-Grange, Clarence Charity, Sandra Scruggs, Margaret Ward, Jaime Lewis, Judge Green and several Black lawyers. We began meeting and discussing matters on hiring practices. We worked with the Administrative Judge and the District Office.

Today, I see the efforts, but there is still more to do. Diversity matters. Buffalo City Court is the 2nd largest court in the State. When I visit New York City Courts, diversity is present. We especially need to do better with bringing in Black men. Oliver Young was hired from the initiatives of the Coalition. There is the Franklin Williams Commission which works to ensure diversity. However, I see much of their efforts driven down state. The Coalition continues to be instrumental in organizing the Court’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. program. I would hope that in my retirement that the Coalition continues.

So often, efforts as this cease when folks do not come forward to lead.

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99 Years and Counting

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he obvious problem of our Race is disunity. A simple coming together of the best of us, would create a sustainable future for our people. When Isaac B. Allen, Irena Moorman-Blackston, Walter J. Conway, Carrie B. Mero, R. Harriet Rogers and Marcus Garvey organized to create the largest Race First movement in modern history, they led by example; creating a government for our people, Black people from every belief system, every level of social status and every continent. Whether you accept the highest or lowest estimates of membership, there was no comparison.

First, we must understand that all legal action taken against the UNIA-ACL was fraudulent and in fact, illegal. With that as the foundation of this discussion, we begin to see immediately that all subsequent acts against the Garveyites were either misguided or purposeful attempts to sabotage our Race.

Religiously speaking, the majority of our people at that time were Christian. Garvey himself grew up Catholic. Yet among the ranks of the UNIA were Black Muslims like Duse Ali Muhammad, Vodunists like Legba Elizer Cadet, even the original Rastafari Leonard P. Howell. Belief systems did not keep us apart.

Medically, it seems that most of the early Divisions had Doctors as founding members. This was important because it was the impetus for our own hospitals and training facilities. Black Doctors were trained but not allowed to practice. While entry into the Red Cross was denied to Black nurses, The Black Cross, along with Garveyite Doctors founded training facilities and eventually clinics to treat our people.

Economically, the UNIA raised millions of dollars for the benefit of our Race. Businesses were set up worldwide. Negro Factories League, Liberty Farm, Black Star Line and yes, the Black Eagles Aeronautical unit were all developing for a strong future for our Race. Credit Unions and small internal banks developed and the UNIA was able to give loans to Divisions.

We know the powers that be hate to see our progress as a whole. We know that many Black folk are easily convinced to work for the oppressor. We know that fear of losing a job, therefore not being able to provide for your family is a real fear. It has been shown that when we come together we alleviate if not eliminate these issues. It has worked in the past. So now, we must ask ourselves, "If it worked, why are we not getting back to that?"

Through the years, true nation builders upheld our Government structure. Struggling to uphold the founding members wishes of creating a confraternity (an organization of organizations). Through a democratic voting process, elections, conventions and High Executive Council meetings have gone on uninterrupted. While we know that many of the true Garveyites names were written out of history on purpose, we also know that many would have declined recognition for their service to their people. These are the best of us.

Moving forward to 100 years, we look back 99. Looking at the different administrations and their structure, here in Buffalo we have had at least 6 UNIA administrations and over 1,000 members since 1920 (6 Presidents, at least 3 Lady Presidents, 65 Black Cross Nurses, 100 UAL etc.). Administrations are voted on yearly and by the UNIA-ACL Constitution. A few Local Government positions are: Lady President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. Appointed positions are usually auxiliary heads.

Although "the Struggle continues" to educate citizens of our Nation, we hope you all make it easier on us. Next year is 100 years of our Nation! We should be celebrating, not struggling!

JUDGE MCLEOD continued from page 10

Do you think my generation [Generation X] and Millennials are doing their part to continue the struggle or are ‘Staying Woke’?

Honestly, I do not think they know the struggles of the generations prior. I believe most feel entitled and exhibit privileged behavior. A re-awakening needs to happen. Back-in-the-day people worked together and took nothing for granted. I’ve asked young defendants if they know of any iconic, historical figures and they do not have an answer. When we don’t know our past, we’re doomed to repeat it!

Did you always want to serve as a jurist?

When I first considered running for Judge, I was told “you can’t do that.” That didn’t sit well with me... I was taken aback from that statement and ran for Judge. I had lots of support from family and friends. Sharon Thomas was a great supporter as well as Arthur O. Eve. My campaign [team] worked hard and I won; without Party support. Serving as Judge has been a wonderful journey. I have been blessed to serve on the bench with some outstanding judges. Judges like Judge Ogden, a jurist who continues to fight to make a difference and yourself [Judge Hannah]. Judge Green and Judge Sconiers. Judge Sims was the first trail blazer, she opened the door.

Please share some final comments.

I am truly blessed to have been able to serve as Judge. I have had wonderful staff and worked with some of the best lawyers. I plan on being visible even though I will be retired. I have never been a person to feel that I’ve got mine, you better get yours. The work continues and not just in January for Dr. King’s commemoration or February for Black History month. “We” still have to make our voices heard and do the right thing. Some think of me as a “trouble maker’ [but] I beg to differ. I’m a person who has had to straddle both sides of the fence. Everyone deserves a [level] playing field and to have the same opportunity as everyone else. Taken from my relative Mary McLeod Bethune’s words, “If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves. We should, therefore, protest openly everything... that smacks of discrimination or slander.” Thank you for the opportunity to share.

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n Buffalo we are finally seeing sustained improvements in our education system. Our graduation rate is up to 65%, our reading and math proficiency numbers have doubled from just three years ago. Dr. Cash and the board have us moving in the right direction, but there is a long way to go. A 65% graduation rate means that more than 1/3 of Buffalo students are NOT graduating on time.

What is the plan for those students?

With the Say Yes initiative, we can promise that our students have the chance to go to college without paying anything out of pocket no matter their income. But this incredible opportunity is lost when a child drops out of high school. A host of community leaders have come together to bring a school from California called Learn 4 Life that focuses on recruiting students who have dropped out of high school or who are over age and under credit. This school currently serves over 40,000 students and also has locations in Flint, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio.

With a self paced, block instruction style of program this school will be a great benefit to students who have a learning style that for whatever reason didn’t work in a traditional school setting. There is a community meeting on Saturday, Nov 16 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at 1423 Fillmore (the Masten Resource Center). Please come and bring your questions and ideas for how we want this school to operate in our community!

Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week Activities

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Omega graduate chapter, continues their annual Achievement Week activities. Achievement Week, observed in November of each year, is designed to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals and causes that are improving the quality of life for African Americans. The community is invited join us as we celebrate 108 years of service by participating in the following events: •Wednesday, November 13 at the Frank Meriwether Library,1324 Jefferson Ave. 6:00-7:30 p.m. workshop on Domestic Violence: Effect on Children. The program will feature attorneys, prosecutors, and more.

• Saturday, November 16 Rules of Engagement: Saving Our Young Men Summit, Johnnie B. Wiley Center, 1100 Jefferson Ave. 1-3 p.m. (The target audience is African-American males between the ages of 10 and 22.) The summit will bring together law enforcement, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and community activists to discuss how young men should conduct themselves when confronted by the police.

•Sunday, November 17 Arise: Praise Worship Service at the Greater Works Christian Fellowship Church, 210 Southampton Street, featuring Dr. James Evans, President of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.

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Racially Discriminatory Legislation and Policies Must Be Stopped The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban to Black America From pro-slavery laws to Jim Crow, to Prohibition, to racial profiling, to Stop-and-Frisk, history is clear: racist laws and discriminatory bans have been devastating for Black America.

Today, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have joined together with other African-American law enforcement executives to call on you - our readers in Black communities across the nation - to see the warning signs of yet another proposed racially discriminatory law: the menthol cigarette ban.

It is a well-known fact that over 85 percent of African Americans who smoke prefer menthol cigarettes. There is no factual basis to assert that a menthol cigarette ban will stop African Americans from smoking. In fact, the unintended consequences of such a raciallydiscriminatory ban will set the stage for more negative and more likely counterproductive interactions between law enforcement and African Americans.

While proponents argue that a menthol cigarette ban could encourage menthol cigarette smokers to quit smoking cold-turkey, another possible outcome could be extremely dangerous—the creation of an illicit market. If this happens, illegal sales of menthol cigarettes will likely be concentrated in communities of color, leading to a greater police presence, citations, fines, and arrests for selling a product that for the past 50 years has been legal.

Possible bans on menthol cigarettes are now being considered throughout the United States as add-ons to e-cigarette bans. It must be said that while FDA has deemed teen vaping an “epidemic,” there is no teen menthol cigarette epidemic. The fact is teen cigarette use has steadily been on the decline over the past decade.

Recently in New York, the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner courageously issued a public statement warning against the consequences of a proposed menthol cigarette ban. Sybrina Fulton and Gwendolyn Carr stated, “When you ban a product sold mostly in Black communities, you must consider the reality of what will happen to that very same over-represented community in the criminal justice system.”

Law enforcement leaders like Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Grand Council of Guardians, and National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) have stated countless times that a ban on menthol cigarettes will have unintended negative consequences, especially for African Americans.

Over the past 30 years, we have reduced tobacco consumption overall across this country by about 40 percent. And we did not do that with the criminal justice community. We did that with education, we did it with treatment, we did it from a health and educational perspective.

Let’s continue with that. Let’s not do something that’s going to end up with these unintended consequences of increasing interaction between police and community members.

Major Neill Franklin (Ret.), Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): “I dedicated 34 years of my life to public safety, enforcing the laws that our legislators placed before me. That’s what cops do, and we trust that those laws are well thought out, studied and based upon sound data and evidence. As we begin to mirror the days of alcohol prohibition with tobacco bans, expect the violence and corruption that comes with the illicit market and add something else, the over criminalization of the black community.”

Jiles Ship, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives – New Jersey (NOBLE): “Banning menthol cigarettes would be a 21st Century attempt at Prohibition, a past failure of government to restrict a previously legal product. As we learned with Prohibition, every time the government tries to ban something, it seems to cause other problems. And unfortunately, a menthol cigarette ban would be another example of government action that disproportionately disrupts the Black community.”

Charles Billips, National Chair Person of Grand Council of Guardians, “The first question I asked is how are they going to implement this ban on menthol cigarettes, knowing that a large number of Black and Brown people smoke menthol cigarettes? It would be best to educate the communities on the affect it has on our health instead of a ban enforced through Law Enforcement.”

As The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once prophetically said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” And the right thing to do for our families and communities and for all who stand for freedom, justice and equality is to speak out against all forms of racial discrimination and disproportionate law enforcement, as well as the systems, laws, bans and policies that perpetuate them.

Speak out against racism. Stand up against discrimination. Let your voices be heard.

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EMPLOYMENT

LEGAL NOTICE Nationstar v. Gonzales Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate Tiffany's Operational Center for Youth T.O.C LLC have been delivered to the secretary of state for filing in accordance with the New York state non profit corporation code.The initial registered office of corporation is located at 73 Lemon st. Buffalo NY 14204 and it's initial regestered agent at such address is Tiffany Chapman.

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NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Erie County, on the 6th day of November, 2019, bearing Index Number I2019/600387, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk located at 92 Franklin Street , Buffalo, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Nathaniel James Scott. The city and state of my present address are Tonawanda, NY. The month and year of my birth are November, 2018; the place of my birth is Buffalo, NY; my present name is Nathaniel Eli Wright.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF ERIE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. SANDRA G. GONZALES; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 17, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and SANDRA G. GONZALES; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the FORECLOSURE ALCOVE FIRST FLOOR, ERIE COUNTY HALL, 92 FRANKLIN STREET, CITY OF BUFFALO, STATE OF NEW YORK 14202 on November 25, 2019 at 10:00 am, premises known as 47 EDEN AVENUE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150: Section 53.37, Block 4, Lot 14: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF TONAWANDA, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 816296/2018. Etido Udousoro, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Please see website for more details:

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Community Energy Project Coordinator. Erie County is hiring a coordinator for the Erie County Low Income Program for Sustainable Energy (ECLIPSE). This is a new project to develop a community energy program for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) participants. Learn more at shorturl.at/11111

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Academic Adviser Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Academic Adviser.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Assistant Professor 10 months Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor 10 months in Creative Studies.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

LEGAL NOTICE BID INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 12BG1705, BNIA - Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion, Bid No. E560 due on December 17, 2019 at 2pm. www. nftaengineering.com

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

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Dr. Yusef Salaam Central Park/Exonerated 5 will be

among those featured during VOICE Buffalo's Night of Power Friday,Nov. 15 Elim Christian Fellowship. For tickets go to voicebuffalo.org/ event/yusefsalaam

Wednesday November 13 PUBLIC MEETING: Regarding the restoration of Humboldt Pkwy. 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway. For more information call (716)8979714.

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm. FREE for 55+ Call 716 832-1010 .

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

Thursday November 14 Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) WNY Regional Meeting: CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Filmore; food provided; #Free Our Elders! #Support Our Elders# For more info call Donna @(716)507-1287 or visit rappcampaign.com & Email nyrappcampaign@ gmailcom Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm. 716-842-6747.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Monthly Meeting: Family Education meeting - St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. (near Eggert Rd.),7 p.m. Call 716226-6264 for more information.

Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m.

Gentle Chair Yoga $7; also Yoga & Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 517 Genesee St. The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday November 15

Monday November 18

Wednesday November 20

VOICE Buffalo “A Night of Power”: featuring Yusef Salaam of the Central Park Exonerated 5 and more; 6 p.m, Elim Christian Fellowship; for tickets voicebuffalo.org/event/yusefsalaam

Open House and Community Meeting: Moot Center, 292 High St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the current design for The Lawrence, proposed for construction on Michigan Avenue between High Street and Carlton Street. Hosted

by Symphony Property Management LLC. Or email your comments to: TheLawrence@ SymphonyMgmt.com if unable to attend.

The Ice At Canal Side Opens: 3-7 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. "Sip and Chat" for Caregivers: Hosted by Gamma Phi Omega Chapter 6 -8p.m. at 802 Kenmore Avenue. This event is open to the public.

Saturday November 16 Dessert Tasting Event: Hosted

by Jannell Eason 27 Chandler St. between Grant and Military Streets.

Free Black Holiday Film Festival Movie Matinee: Jefferson Library 1324 Jefferson 3.30pm for a complete list of PG-13 movies shown please email Dr. Sylvia Black,PhD at sblack3001@gmail.com

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Urban League, BURA Fair Housing Forum: Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, 1195 Main Street; 6 p.m.(716)250-2418 or bsmith@buffalourbanleague. org

Tuesday November 19

Board of the Westminster Community Charter School Meeting: 3p.m. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 16th Floor.

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm. FREE for 55+ Call 716 832-1010 .

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm. FREE for 55+ Call 716 832-1010 .

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

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LEGAL NOTICE BID Advertisement for Bids November 12, 2019 North Tonawanda Public Library 505 Meadow Drive North Tonawanda, NY 14120 NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK at the NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 505 MEADOW DRIVE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY for LARGE TOILET ROOM RENOVATION Sealed bids for the North Tonawanda Public Library: Large Toilet Room Renovation will be received until 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (Attn: Kevin Wall, Library Director), where they will be opened and read publicly. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Bidding and Contract Documents and must be accompanied by references of similar projects and a bid security in the form of a Certified Check, Bid Bond or Bank Check in the amount of (10%) ten percent of the bid amount. Work must be performed by contractors with no less than five years successful experience in completion of similar projects. Contractors must submit a list of completed projects, including project name, address, owner and consultant.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond each for 100% of the Contract amount. The completion date for this project is Friday, March 27, 2020.

This project is being funded in part by grants administered by SAM Grant, Systems for Award Management. Under Article 15A, Executive Law, it is the policy of the State of New York to encourage participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in State-funded projects. The following goals have been set for this project: 17% Women Owned and 13% Minority Owned businesses. The Contractor, by bidding on the contract, acknowledges understanding and support of this policy and pledges to fully cooperate with the North Tonawanda Public Library in meeting NYS requirements as set forth in the Bidding and Contract Documents.

•Effective Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Bid Documents may be examined free of charge at Avalon Document Services, 741 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Bid Documents may be purchased at the same location. Each request must be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $20.00 (non-refundable) for each set of drawings and specifications. Cash or personal Checks will not be accepted.

•There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the project location: North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, New York.

•Questions after the pre-bid meeting must be submitted in writing no later than the end of the business Thursday, December 5, 2019 attention Lauren M. Kaufmann at Flynn Battaglia Architects, PC. Email (lkaufmann@flynnbattaglia.com) or fax (716-854-2428) are acceptable.

•All Addenda, if any, will be sent via email after the November 26, 2019 meeting. Please provide email contact information.

North Tonawanda Public Library has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) suppliers, contractors and/or businesses will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era Veterans status.

Free Fitness Class Free fitness classes with instructor Peter Margulis will be held at the Delavan Grider Community Center on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. starting November 9. The workout will be a challenging 55-minute class set to music.Everybody is welcome.

Thursday November 21 Jefferson Avenue Block Club Meeting: God City Apartments, 175 Pershing Ave., 6 p.m.; (716)563-3136 for info.

Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, Thursdays, 6:308 pm. 716-842-6747.

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PARTING SHOTS: WARM MEMORIES FROM A GREAT SUMMER! (Photos to the left) Jefferson Art Festival, (right) 1st Annuall GYC Ruunion. Challenger Photos

People Inc. Grant Street Apartments LOCATION: 25 Grant Street, City of North Tonawanda ACCOMMODATIONS: Currently under construction, these 2-story apartment buildings are for head of household being 18 years and older, with 44 one-bedroom apartments and 8 two-bedroom apartments will be ready for occupancy in March 2020 Professional on-site management Handicapped accessible or adaptable apartments Two blocks from a major bus route • Smoke-free living Community Room • On-site laundry facilities • Central air conditioning Attractive grounds and outdoor space MONTHLY RENT:

**MAXIMUM INCOME:

1 Bedroom: (44) $545.00 – $695.00

1 person: $26,950 – $32,340 2 people: $30,800 – $36,960

2 Bedrooms: (8) $600.00 – $825.00

2 people: $30,800 – $36,960 **Dependent on unit rent

Applications will be mailed on November 8, 2019 to those individuals interested in keeping with approved affirmative marketing plan and due back by December 13, 2019 opened by lottery at Highland School Apartments Community Room 105 Highland Avenue, Tonawanda, NY on December 13, 2019.

For more information or an application, email housing@people-inc.org,visit NYHousingSearch.gov or call 716.880.3890.