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Placing the Issue of Violence in Our Schools Bills Squish the Fish for 7th Straight Time in an Afrocentric Perspective By George Radney & Kevin Cheeks
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Newly Elected Rochester Mayor Malik Evans Issues Call to Action in Victory Speech Newly elected Mayor of Rochester, Malik Evans, issued a call for "an army of willing citizens" to deal with the pressing issue of city violence, education, and neighborhood stability during his victory speech Tuesday. "Are we ready to get to work? Then let's get to work!" he declared. Evans is currently assembling his cabinet. The 41-yearyoung Democrat has been the presumptive next mayor since the primary back in June, after defeating incumbent Lovely Warren. -Who is Malik EvansMayor Evans, formerly an at-large member of Rochester City Council, has a long record of community involvement and leadership in the Rochester area. His service to the Rochester community began when he was just a teen growing up in the city and attending Wilson Magnet High School. Malik initiated the City-County Youth Council to help get young people in Monroe County involved in community service. His extensive community involvement led to speaking engagements throughout the country on the role youth can play in community transformation. His election to Council in 2017 was a homecoming, as he had served previously as Legislative Aide to Rochester City Council from 2000-2002. In 2003, Malik decided to apply his leadership skills to public service by running for election to the Rochester Board of Education. Upon winning the citywide election, he became the youngest person ever elected to the Board. As a member of the governing board of one of the largest urban school districts in New York State, Malik’s motto was simple: “We can find solutions to our most pressing challenges by focusing on finding common ground.” He served as Board President from 2008-2013 and has worked tirelessly to ensure that students in Rochester have access to the same opportunities that he had. Malik has spent his career in finance, working to ensure that individuals have access to the knowledge, tools and information that will help them build a stronger financial future. Malik is very active in the Rochester community.Malik’s latest challenge is running after his young sons, who serve as daily reminders that we must create a brighter future for the coming generation.
If you were born in the 1960’s then you most likely remember the Miami Dolphins dominance throughout the 1970’s of the Buffalo Bill. The Bills could not win a game against the Dolphins in that decade. The Dolphins did not have to cheat to beat the Bills of the 70’s. It usually was a good old fashion butt whipping. The Juice - O.J. Simpson- only made those games interesting. Fast forward today its very enjoyable to see The Buffalo Bills continuing to put a beat down on the Dolphins. The bye week is always problematic to most teams because it gets you off your rhythm and routine which are very important for most team sports. The Bills were no different and had to shake off the rust in the first half. The Bills were lucky that the Miami Dolphins played awful and continued to make mistakes in crucial situations. Tua Tagovailoa is a good quarterback that needs better talent around in order to be successful. I do think his arm strength in cold weather will be a question mark for him playing in this division. Bills quarterback Josh Allen was the team’s leading rusher with 55 yards which happened because Zack Moss and Devin Singletary only had 15 carries for a combined 47 yards. That’s not enough carries to establish a potent running game. . It’s up to Daboll to call for more running plays and putting Josh Allen in a better position to win games down the stretch. Cole Beasley was the hot receiver against Dolphins and he said,” I never go at anybody and push for the ball. We have plenty of weapons like Steph, Emmanuel, Gabriel and all I can do is my job and you got to win for him that’s all I can do. Josh found a way to get me the ball and it works itself out.” Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott said,” I do whatever this team needs most. I give the Coaches credit for making the adjustments. This is the NFL life in the NFL every week is tight margins and records don’t matter. You must bring
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(Ed Note: Rochester City School District is currently facing an increase in violence inside the schools. It has been reported that the District is currently moving towards establishing a return police presence in the school after removing them some 18 months ago.)
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he Afrikan Proverb that it takes a Village to Raise a Child is apropos here, as these school buildings should be made part of the Village, and we - the people must ensure as members of Village - our children are served with every possible resource for them to continue the legacy of our very existence. Our challenge is to come to that consensus, which will be messy for many because of the extent in which our people have been mentally colonized and traumatized by white supremacy. This in essence is the STRUGGLE, to decolonize our minds and begin the arduous process of freeing/emancipating ourselves and our children's dependence on the colonizers.
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) is 80% Black and Brown children, while the majority of the teachers are Euro-American women who live in the suburbs. That is a blatant disconnect, especially knowing they bring into the classrooms their inherent bias and privilege to the conscious and unconscious detriment of our children. Hence, another reason why the Unions want to bring back SRO's and not demanding the full implementation of Restorative Practices, because the Unions recognize Restorative Practices if manifested correctly will result in decolonizing our community, it will result in stabilizing the commuContinued Pge 18 nity of internecine violence, and create a foundation for greater unity and uniformity in the community at large. It P L U S will serve to mitigate against Hosted by and halt the school to prison pipeline, feeding the prison The Radman (George Radney) & industrial complex and continuing to make billions off The Mighty O’Ba the misery of our people. (Patrick Freeman)
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Brown Claims Victory in Race for Mayor
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Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers Receives Minority Bar Foundation’s President’s Award Lenora Foote-Beavers received the coveted Minority Bar Foundation’s President’s Award during the organization’s virtual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony October 26. The event is held annually to recognize law practitioners and students for dedication and achievement in the profession and academia, as well as people and organizations that serve minority communities. Judge Foote-Beavers This year’s honorees and their awards also included: • State Court of Claims Judge Debra Givens, the Justice Rose B. Sconiers Trailblazer Award. • Retired City Court Judge Robert J. Russell, the Honorable Hugh B. Scott Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award. .• Attorneys Samantha White and Miles Gresham, the Legal Service Award. • Danise Wilson, executive director of the Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center, the Community Service Award. • University at Buffalo third-year law school candidate Shakierah Smith, the John L. Hargrave Student Award. • Petrina Hill-Cheatom, dean of students for SUNY Erie City Campus, the Education Award.
hat a difference a few months make. In June India Walton, a bright young political newcomer, defeated four-term entrenched incumbent Byron Brown in a stunning primary election day upset victory. The win made national news, thrusting Ms. Walton, a Democratic Socialist, into the national spotlight, as she was poised to become Buffalo’s first female mayor and the first socialist mayor of a large U.S. city in 60 years. But Tuesday night the tables turned as Mayor Brown and supporters celebrate. preliminary voting results in the November 2 general election strongly suggested that Mayor Brown would win a stunning victory as a write in candidate against Ms. Walton for an unprecedented fifth term. The numbers are convincing, but nothing can be finalized until after all of the write-in, absentee and military votes have been counted. And that count, experts say, could take until the end of the month - and longer if there are any court challenges. It was a gracious Ms. Walton who took the development in stride. "I am not disappointed by any means. I’m actually encouraged by the level of engagement we’ve seen this election on the local, statewide and national levels.” “I look forward to continue to work with the citizens of Buffalo - the working class people, those who have gone unseen and unheard for far too long,” she said on election night. “I think that at the end of all of this when the dust settles, we will continue to make progress, continue to reduce poverty and make sure that we shine a bright light on those who have lived in the shadow for far too long…” She thanked all her supporters and said she was looking forward to working with any elected official moving forward. -Four More YearsMayor Brown delivered an energetic victory speech and thanked exuberant supporters chanting “four more years!” “They said it was impossible to win a write in,” said Brown, “ but you can’t count a Buffalonian out!” His win, he declared, “was one of the greatest come back stories in our history." “The people have spoken from every community of Buffalo, cutting across demographic lines,” he continued. Their choice, he said, was four more years of his administration; four more years of “diversity, op- India Walton: Street Legacy Photos portunity and inclusion for all.” "I look forward to continue to work “The people choose four more years of growth with the citizens of Buffalo the ,stemming from investment flowing into our city and working class people, those who you know what? Businesses and those who build have gone unseen and unheard businesses that create jobs are not the enemy,” he for far too long.” continued to cheers. “ There were two other write-in candidates in the mayoral race - Ben Carlisle and Republican Jaz Miles. It has yet to be known how many of the total write-in votes went to those candidates. -Reality CheckDespite Mayor Brown’s apparent historic comeback and claims of 16 years of successful Continued Page 5
The Fight for the Right to Vote
Passage of the 15thAmendment
-Part 2 ConclusionIn 2013, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, ruling 5-4 in Shelby v. Holder that it was unconstitutional to require states with a history of voter discrimination to seek federal approval before changing their election laws. In the wake of the Court’s decision, a number of states passed new restrictions on voting, including limiting early voting and requiring voters to show photo ID. Supporters argue such measures are designed to prevent voter fraud, while critics say they—like poll taxes and literacy tests before them— disproportionately affect poor, elderly, Black and Latino voters. During the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election when Stacey Abrams was running, a month before the November midterm, Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State was sued for suppressing minority votes after an Associated Press investigation revealed that his office had not approved 53,000 voter registrations - most of them filed by African Americans. It was an old story in new electoral controversy. Georgia, like many southern states, has suppressed Black votes ever since the 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote in 1870. These tactics have simply changed over time.
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over reliance on asprin and acetaminophen and other painkillers can interfere with your brains' natural ability to fight headaches. However adding a regiment of certain nutrients and herbs can potentially help quiet and or eliminate headaches and the deficiencies that are causing them . Some of the nutrients include: Calcium and Magnesium to relax the muscles. Coenzyme Q10 to oxygenate the tissues and detox many dangerous substances that may be causing the headache. Bromelain helps regulate the inflammatory response. Vitamin B3 and B Complex together improv circulation aids nervous system and removes excess water from tissues.
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Vitamin C aids in defense against harmful pollutants in the body and production of antistress hormones Vitamin E improves circulation Herbs that are helpful include: Cayenne that thins blood which reduces pain and allows beneficial blood flow. Chamomile relaxes muscles. Ginkgo Biloba improves circulation to the brain. Kava Kava for tension relief. Scullcap has antispasmodic agents. Valerian Root a good sedative. Of course a good diet, ample water, m,oderate exercise and plenty of sleep is key for best health. Experts say foods that contain tyramine can likely cause headache discomforts if you are over consuming them. Some of those foods include alcohol, bananas, cheese, chocolate, cold cuts, onions, pork, smoked foods, peanut butter, chicken, citrus fruits, dairy/sour cream vinegar, wine. Through process of elimination of these foods you may find your headache culprit. ( supplement regiment found in prescription for Nutritional Healing 4th edition)
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Harriett Tubman Statue Coming to Niagara Falls. What Happened to Tribute to Frederick Douglass? A statue of freedom fighter Harriett Tubman will be coming to Niagara Falls soon. This past spring the Niagara Falls City Council finally approved funding for the creation of a statue of Tubman, allocating $67,242 in Niagara River Greenway money to cover the local match for a $201,725 state grant. The state allocated that grant money six years ago in 2015. It expired after five years, but Mayor Robert M. Restaino persuaded the state to extend it for a year. The statue will be erected in Harriet Tubman Plaza, outside the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. The museum, which opened in 2018, shares the city's Niagara Falls Amtrak station. Area statues/memorials in honor of Harriett Tubman can currently be found at 4 Henry St, in and St. Catharines, Ontario Canada; at the Freedom Crossing Monument is located on the bank of the Niagara River in Lewiston; and at 22 South Street in downtown Auburn, NY. St . Before the Civil War, Tubman led groups of enslaved Africans to freedom in Canada, including over the old Suspension Bridge in the Falls. She lived much of her adult life in Auburn, where she is buried. Frederick Douglass, another famous black freedom fighter, once said of Tubman that except for John Brown, he knew of "no one who has willingly encountered more perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people." -Douglass Next?Interestingly enough, in 2018 Niagara Falls was also planning for a statue of Douglass. The city received $500,000 in Greenway funding from the state, and the Douglass statue was being considered as one of the grant’s projects at a cost of $280,000. But the Black community objected to its proposed placement in front of Police Headquarters on Main Street. "Being that African-Americans,Black and Brown men, are the majority the population in prisons and jail cells today, it's just not a good look," said Donta Myles, a 39-year-old industrial worker who spoke against the location at a City Council meeting. "It's not a good message to send, to place his statue right smack-dab in front of a police station. It's not smart." Some council members were open to moving the location but the statue was ultimately voted down. A push for the statue and a more respectable location has yet to be resumed.
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governing, the realities of this city tell yet another story; realities that will take more than 4 more years to remedy. Consider for example: Buffalo has the second-highest child poverty rate among major U.S. cities and the third-highest overall poverty rate according to 2019 Census data. Rents have skyrocketed even as whole neighborhoods of dilapidated and abandoned homes stretch across the city. Basic infrastructure has deteriorated. Food insecurity runs rampant, while low-wage service, retail and care sector jobs dominate the local employment market. Public schools continue to struggle, and the city made national news last year when police assaulted a 75-year-old protester who Mayor Brown referred to as a major agitator. While leaders in nearby Rochester have aggressively tackled lead poisoning, Buffalo maintains one of the highest rates of lead exposure for Children and the East side remains the “hole in the proverbial donut” as it relates to the city’s overall “renaissance.” The struggle continues.
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over
Garcia Leads By A Slim Margin in Sheriff’s Race. Beaty Refuses to Concede
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imberly L. Beaty has come too far to give up now. She won the June Democratic Primary for Sheriff of Erie County - making history as the first Black and first woman to do so. She went into the Nov. 2 general election with impressive endorsements and widespread support. And she’s giving her Republican opponent John C. Garcia a run for his money . Garcia, who was endorsed by outgoing Sheriff Timothy B. Howard, was leading Beaty by about 6,000 votes (99,611 to Beaty’s 94,013) after 100% of the election districts reported. But there are still some 19,000 (at this writing absentee ballots that will be counted in the coming days. Beaty, the most qualified candidate in the three-way race, is a retired Deputy Police Commissioner and currently serves as Director of Public Safety at Canisius Collee, her alma mater. “As Deputy Police Commissioner, I managed an annual budget of over $100 million and oversaw over 800 personnel. As Director of Public Safety, I currently manage a law enforcement agency. I am the only candidate for sheriff who can manage the scale of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. It is irresponsible to hand over the reins to someone without experience because there are lives on the line. "We must put a stop to the millions in taxpayer dollars that are being spent settling lawsuits and in mandatory overtime. This starts with making sure that the Sheriff’s Office is properly staffed. I plan to immediately start an aggressive recruitment campaign from within our community to fill our ranks," stated Beaty. . “If there is anyone who has advocated for ‘defunding the police’ it’s the people responsible for the status quo. Sheriff Howard continues to privatize police work and outsource vital security services to private firms such as the one owned by John Garcia! She continued: “716 Security Investigations and its subsidiaries Gallivan, Donovan, and Yarnell (GDY) and Employee Benefit Concepts (EBC) have benefited from almost $300,000 in contracts with Erie County alone since 2015, for work that should be done by union police officers. It’s not about wanting to better the Sheriff’s Office for our community or for the rankand-file deputies. It’s about money. During the election Beaty vowed to reverse 16 years of Republican mismanagement under Tim Howard that has led to dozens of needless inmate deaths and steeped the local jail system in scandal. “Law enforcement has been my career, and more than that, it has been my calling,” said Beaty, after winning the primary.. “My Republican and Conservative opponents want to follow in his (Sheriff Tim Howard) footsteps, which makes our victory on Tuesday, Nov. 2 even more important,” Beaty said.
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Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Conference A Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Conference will be held on Friday, November 12 at 6 p.m. at Harvest House Church, 1782 Seneca Street, with The Ministry and Host, Elder/Prophetess Nee Nee Harvey of This Is God's Ministry. The guest speaker will be Pastor Lacy Hutcherson of Everlasting Life Church Of The Trinity. The signing and sale of Elder Nee Nee Harvey’s book, “Inspired Of God will also take place. Come and be healed, delivered and set free, to give your life unto the Lord, and prophecy from the Lord. Vendors are needed. Vending will start @ 4 P.M. For information contact Elder Nee Nee at (716) 994-7059
Bible Study Every Thursday Bible Study will be held every Thursday from 12 noon - 1 p.m. at the Dorothy J Collier Commuity Center, 118 E. Utica. Masks are required. You can all join the study virtually on Zoom - go to f@DJCCCBUFFALO Replays of the Bible Study sessions are also available.
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Mental Health and Spirituality Community and Parent Roundtable The BIPOC Parent Mental Health Project will be hosting a free Community and Parent Roundtable In Person Event. The theme is Promoting Mental Health Wellness in Communities of Color. Dr. Myra Mathis, and other expert speakers will address Mental Health and the impact on children and families living in poverty and other issues related to social determinants of health and Covid-19. The event will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 11am-1pm at The Edison Street Community Church located at 28 Edison Street Buffalo, NY, The Rev. Ted Howard, Jr., is the Senior Pastor. Social distancing and masks are required. All RSVP’s are required via email at WADEVIRGINA@ YAHOO.COM
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FruitBelt Coalition, Fruit of the City!
"Planting Seeds to Grow Communities!"
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he Maple, Mulberry and Locust FruitBelt Coalition was formed in 2009 as a single community voice to resolve issues affecting the quality of life of those located on Maple, Mulberry and Locust Streets and sometime later advanced to include the entire Historic Fruit- DR. BENJAMIN Belt Village! A.CASHAW The FruitBelt Coalition or F/C has become quite a household name; not just in the FruitBelt, but in many households in the City of Buffalo and a few in Canada! Most recently; the name has changed to reflect the new mandate; which is, to enhance the quality of life for the residents within the City of Buffalo! Hence; the name change to; 'Fruit of the City!' or simply 'F/C' ! We are a well-established 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to assist those in need. F/C has bridged the gap by Partnering with organizations; churches; Political Representatives; schools; hospitals and many Private Citizen's of Buffalo. Our passion is for the revitalization of neighborhoods; by taking special care to address the harsh realities of day-to-day living that may exist through poverty; gentrification; crime; unemployment; homelessness and other related issues to bring about positive change in the life of others. F/C responds to families and communities in need of OUR services. We strive to meet the standards of over 10,000 German residents that settled back in the 1800's and developed orchards within the Historic FruitBelt Village. Ironically the FruitBelt Coalition's 'aka' Fruit of the City's,original office is located at 150 - 156 Maple Street, the 'Koplin House.' This location served as a social club for the neighborhood. At one time a well located in the backyard provided drinking water for the residents; an Elim within the City of Buffalo...a place of refreshing... Fruit of the City! -Some of OUR Major Accomplishments * F/C was the instrumental force behind the Parking Permits awarded to the FruitBelt Village Residents in 2017; a first in the City of Buffalo, and in 2021 instrumental in the inclusion of the Residents of Jefferson and Michigan Avenues and other points East of Main Street being included in the original legislation enacted in 2017. * F/C was a major participant in the implementation of the Solar Energy Program for the FruitBelt Village. * F/C completed the streetscape layout for Carlton Street as a gateway to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. * F/C gained free access for active members to obtain $4000 Accidental Death Insurance policies. * F/C implemented monthly meetings with the B-District Chief of Police to solve safety and security issues in all communities. * F/C participated in a research study regarding the Water Quality and possible Sinkhole concerns of surrounding neighborhoods; resulting in, improved water pressure; pipe replacement and the blow-out of City Waterlines in the FruitBelt Village. We invite the community to become a part of this work to reset, restore, revitalize, reignite; refresh Our great City of Buffalo! Our Monthly Meetings are every first Monday of the Month unless, that Monday falls on a holiday...then... the Monthly Meeting is the following Monday! Meetings are held at the St. John Tower in the Community Room, 865 Michigan Avenue at 5:30PM ! Please; help us be the difference; 'If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything...make a stand!" Thankyou! Take Care! Stay Safe! Masked-UP! and... Be Blessed! Dr. Benjamin A. Cashaw is Chief Executive Officer;President & Founder
RECEIVING HER ROSES; Dr. Eva Doyle, founder of a Roses For Women Awards program was recently honored at the Eva Doyle Auditorium by a group of past honorees. She was presented with a love gift of appreciation and a dozen roses. Congratulations Dr. Doyle -Street Legacy Photos
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Women In The Courts Lamplighter Awardees The New York State Judicial Committee on Women in theder Fairness Committee recently hosted a virtual biennial celebration of Women Lamplighters in the Law Awards. The following honorees were among those recognized for their leadership and outstanding contributions to the general and legal communities. Hon. Barbara Johnson-Lee, Buffalo City Court Judge. She is the first and only female of Jamaican descent to be elected as a judge in the 8th Judicial District. She was appointed to serve on the NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics and currently serves on the UB Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Prior to her election to the bench, Judge Johnson-Lee operated a private practice of law for many years and performed countless hours of pro bono (free) legal services for people in need.. Tolulope Odunsi, Esq., is a lecturer in law for UB Law School’s Legal Writing and Research Program. She was UB Law School’s first Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. She serves on the law school’s Admissions and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Committees and is a member of UB’s Presidential Advisory Council on Race. She is a former President of the Minority Bar Association of WNY and has appeared as a legal and racial justice expert analyst for ABC News. Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden, is Chair of The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts - Eighth Juicial District.
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Poet, Musician and Author Gil Scott-Heron Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as Early Influencer
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egendary poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron has been inducted posthumously in the “Early Influencer” category among the 2021 class of inductees at the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio. Scott-Heron, who died in 2011, was represented by family at the ceremony. “We are thrilled by this honor,” said Rumal Rackley, ScottGil Scott-Heron Heron’s son. The show will air on HBO on November 20th and on additional HBO networks and Sirius XM Radio. The ‘Early Influencer’ category reflects what Gil ScottHeron’s work has and continues to mean to the music industry since his first album was released in 1970.” ScottHeron’s artistic blending of poetry and music was the precursor to rap. His crucial voice of protest deeply influenced black music across genres, especially hip-hop. He is most famous for the iconic political protest song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” released in 1971, which became an anthem for activists for equality and police reform in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
The End Of Summer Vibes and Celebration of Liberation
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n September, the last Friday of the Summer, Seneca Casino gave us one last shindig with the likes of Vanilla Ice, Bobby Brown, Blackstreet, All4-One and last but not least Kool Moe Dee for their Hip Hop and Harmony tour. This event seemed like a celebration of liberation. With students back in school and fall sports back in play a party seemed like the proverbial cream on the cake. A pretty good gamble for most at this Casino. Even I was officially “outside” amongst many old school Hip Hop and R&B fans. Of course I was masked up with a bit of nervous energy. But this maybe energy that we all carry with us for a time going forward. Before I go on I would like to take this time to wish continued health and strength to you all as we continue to fight for the past we knew not too long ago without the fear of a cough or a sneeze. Now where was I. Oh yeah, it was a cool Summer night with a Waxing Gibbous moon(Google it) lighting the sky.
Pictured top then l/r Blackstreet kept it grown and sexy and owned the city with a commanding performance, Vanilla Ice was ice cold with his crowd contro and Bobby Brown withenergetic back up dancers moving the crowd and Brown with his son Landon after their surprise duet.
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The crowd was healthy but not overly crowding. The music was familiar to the concert goers. Sprinkled within the spectators were those I call the “Instant Generation.” I’m not sure how much music they recalled from Kool Moe Dee and All-4-One. But if their parents were from the “Wild Wild West”; “I Swear” they had some knowledge of what they were listening to. BlackStreet definitely did their thing “No Diggity” as they handed out Roses to some of the female attendees. The King of R&B, Bobby Brown made the women swoon to Roni while at the same time making it his “Prerogative” to bring his first born son front and center for a duet. Brown mentioned how nervous Landon Brown was. His son is also his backup singer. Vanilla Ice, the “Funky” White boy made sure to bring the heat as he closed out the show in the coldest way. He invited several people up to the stage to dance to his biggest hit to date. If you don’t know what that is this concert wouldn’t have been your vibe. Lucky for you, you were young then. Unlucky for you, you missed out on the 90s, what’s considered by many the Golden Era of Hip Hop which will always be music that future generations try to duplicate for more summers to come!
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It’s Official! Virgil Films and Entertainment has Acquired 100 Years From Mississippi for Commercial Distribution “We are extremely proud to be releasing this film,” Virgil CEO Joe Amodei said. “Mamie’s life experience is something that every American should see and learn from; she was a truly remarkable woman with a tremendous story.” 100 Years From Mississippi is a 60 minute documentary on the life of Buffalo native Mamie Lang Kirkland, a 111-year old African American woman who experienced and survived racial terrorism, segregation, bigotry and bias and yet continued to have hope, joy and love of life, full of the certainty that we can do better. 100 Years From Mississippi will also be distributed educationally by Collective Eye Films who will manage distribution at universities, colleges and public libraries nationally. The film will be widely available beginning February 1, 2022. Directed by yours truly (her son Tarabu Betserai Kirkland ), the film has had a busy year screening at festivals around the country with great success from Harlem to Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Montreal and most recently at the Buffalo International Film Festival. The hometown audience in Buffalo, New York did not disappoint. We won the “Audience Award” and screened to a sold-out crowd at the beautiful North Park Theatre. Coming up we will be screening the entire month from November 3 - 28 at the 25th Annual American Black Film Festival in Miami. This year’s festival will be all virtual, so if you haven’t seen the film yet, this is your opportunity. The screening at ABFF is free - just register at their site at, ABFFplay.com, to view 100 Years From Mississippi during that time period. Also in November we have two live screening dates at: •The 32nd Annual New Orleans Film Festival on November 12 and 14 (with in-person Q&A with writer/director Tarabu), and •The 27th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival in Chicago on November 28 and 30 (with appearances from Executive Producer Barry Shabaka Henley on November 28 and with Tarabu on Nov. 30.) •In early December we screen at Season 16 of the International Black Film Festival in Nashville from December 2 - 5. Please visit our website • IT'S FALL WILLIAM COLSTON at 100 Years From MissisASE Certified Technician TUNE UP TIME! sippi for a full schedule of upcoming screenings, and be sure to visit and follow us on Phone: 716.896.3910 • 720 E. Ferry St. Facebook, Twitter, and InsDiagnostic Testing, NYS Inspection, Towing Service tagram for the latest updates and events! -The 100 Years Tire Repair, Brake Repair, Air Conditioning Service From Mississippi Team
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Can you hear me now , the free open mic and coffee house is back every Monday until December 10 from 6-9pm at Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main Street. The platform is for ages 12-21year old youth and provides a safe space for young creatives to showcase their talent like singing, dancing and spoken word and to take their talents to the next level. There is training, workshops and open mic each week as well as delicious food. There will also be special Saturday arts workshops from 1:00 – 3:30pm. For more info contact Mike Tritto at Gloria Parks 716 832-5085. Can you hear me now is presented by DReal McCoy Ent., and Real Talk Inc.
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Grants Up To $25,000 Each, Will Focuses On Small Businesses In Low To Moderate Business Corridors To Help Them Get Through The Pandemic And Stabilized For Future Success Mayor Brown has announced the launch of the Buffalo Business Forward Small Business Grant Program, which will award approximately $1 million in grants to 50 small businesses in the next 50 days to assist them in getting through the pandemic, and thrive and grow. “Through the Buffalo Business Forward Small Business Grant Program, my goal is to award 50 grants of up to $25,000, to 50 small businesses facing demonstrated hardships due to the pandemic, in the next 50 days,” Mayor Brown said. “We will focus on businesses in low to moderate income areas of the city, such as the East Side Commercial Districts: Jefferson Avenue Commercial District, MLK Park Business District, Broadway Fillmore, and Kensington Bailey.”
The new grant effort is a collaboration that includes the City’s Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA), the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) and the SUNY-Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Through the new Buffalo Business Forward Small Business Grant Program, qualifying businesses can receive grants up to $25,000. The new grant effort is a collaboration that includes the City’s Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA), the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) and the SUNY-Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Covid-impacted small businesses located within low or moderate-income ar-
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112 Year Old Vet is Oldest Living Man in America and About 40 Louisiana Dads Formed a Group to Prevent Oldest Living WW II Veteran
DADS ON DUTY!
Violence at a Local High School–and It's WorkingSince the "Dads on Duty" formed, there have been no reports of fights at Southwood High
By J.L. Cook THE ROOT...If a father knows best, imagine what happens when about 40 dads come together to help curb violence at the high school their kids attend. The result, as CBS News reports, is “Dads on Duty”– a group that formed in the wake of 23 students being arrested after several fights at Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. Their mission is to create a more positive environment within the school to dissuade fighting and encourage learning. Donning red shirts with the name of the group emblazoned on them, the Dads on Duty take shifts hanging out at the school and interacting with the students. Since the group formed, no incidents have been reported at the school. More from CBS News: And though none of the dads have degrees in school counseling or criminal justice, they do have some relevant experience. “We’re dads. We decided the best people who can take care of our kids are who? Are us,” Michael LaFitte, who started Dads on Duty, said. Now, any negative energy that enters the building has to run the gauntlet of good parenting. “I immediately felt a form of safety,” one of the students said. “We stopped fighting; people started going to class.” Students at Southwood told CBS that the Dads on Duty bring plenty of firm looks and warnings that dads are known to give and endless corny jokes: “They just make funny jokes like, ‘Oh, hey, your shoe is untied,’ but it’s really not untied,” a student commented. “They hate it! They’re so embarrassed by it,” LaFitte said of the students. And it’s that perfect mix of tough love and gentle ribbing that dads do so well that has helped transform this school. “The school has just been happy — and you can feel it,” a student said. And now the dads plan to keep going to Southwood indefinitely. “Because not everybody has a father figure at home – or a male, period, in their life. So just to be here makes a big difference,” the dads said. Southwood students aren’t the only ones who have appreciated the efforts of the Dads on Duty. The group and its impact have also been widely praised on social media. You love to see it!
“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
Lawrence Brooks, of New Orleans, Louisiana, celebrated his 112th Birthday on September 12. Mr. Brooks, the oldest living man in America and also the oldest living World War II Veteran, served in the US Army from 1940-1945 during world War II in the mostly Black 91st Engineer General Service Regiment. He never had a combat job, a legacy of racist policies that relegated many Black soldiers to service-oriented jobs in the then-segregated U.S. Army.
NATIONAL ELECTIONS UPDATE
Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor’s race, CNN projects, becoming the first Republican to win statewide office there since 2009. The race was the centerpiece of a slew of local and state elections yesterday, and Youngkin’s victory could portend serious problems for Democrats heading into next year’s midterms. Republicans, meanwhile, are looking to Youngkin’s winning strategy -- especially how he mobilized supporters of former President Trump without alienating suburban voters who are less enamored of him -- as a way to possibly approach other contests. Across the country, other results are rolling in. The New Jersey governor’s race is still too close to call, marking another sobering result for Dems who thought they had the race in the bag. Voters in Minneapolis also rejected the possibility of widespread police reform spurred by the 2020 death of George Floyd.
The Buffalo Bills organization and Bills Mafia had two weeks to ponder on the heartbreaking loss in Tennessee on Sunday Night Football as the Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills 34-31. Offense and defensive playcalling would be the Bills demise in the fourth quarter. Now that we got the recap out of the way, the Bills on Sunday would walk into Highmark Stadium ready to squish the fish as the Dolphins came into town. But were the Bills really ready to squish the fish as the first half of football in this game was quite dismal. The Buffalo Bills offense look like the Buffalo Bills offense in week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as they struggled to put points on the board. It's a good thing that they were playing the Miami Dolphins who couldn't capitalize on opportunities that they had in the first half to take a lead into halftime. How many people would have guessed that only six points would have been scored in the first half after the bills had two weeks to prepare for the Dolphins after a heartbreaking loss? I'm sure no one had that thought in mind at all but in the second half the Buffalo Bills did what the Buffalo Bills have done majority of the season which is make pretty good adjustments. Josh Allen would account for three touchdowns in the game two passing and one on the ground as the Buffalo Bills would go on to defeat the Miami Dolphins for the 6th straight time 26-11. Cole Beasley was a shining star in this one as he had 11 catches for 110 yards. Some social media outlets had Cole Beasley as a player who could have been traded before the deadline. The defense was stellar as usual as Star Lotulelei and Ed Oliver had their best games of the season. Will the Bills continue to build off this past weeks win over the Dolphins?
UB Bulls Football News Well they're hot then they're cold there yesterday they're know there and then they're out there up then they're down they're wrong then they're right...... in the words of Katy Perry this is a summary of what the UB Bulls football has been. Let's all be mindful that this is Maurice Linguist's first season as the a head coach. There will be some good times and some hard times as the Bulls took it on the chin this past Saturday in a 56-44 loss to Bowling Green. Dylan McDuffie was a shining star in the loss as he rushed for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns. Matt Myers also stepped in for Kyle Vantrease and ran for two touchdowns and also threw a touchdown pass but the defense did nothing to help this high-powered offense. The Bulls were a 13.5 point favorite but look like the team tried to catch up the whole game as Matt McDonald threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns. UB will go back to the drawing board to see if they can even their season out as they play Miami of Ohio on Tuesday. Can the UB Bulls get back to winning ways?
Buffalo Sabres Hockey The Buffalo Sabres look very impressive as they drowned the Anaheim Mighty Ducks 4 to 3 in overtime last Thursday. Rasmus Asplund was a force as the 23 year-old from Sweden scored two goals in the win. Victor Olofsson also scored. Rasmus, Victor and Tage Thompson have accounted for almost half of the Sabres goals this season as they have collectively scored 11 goals out of the 24. On Halloween things became a little scary as the Sabres blue a 2-1 lead and ended up losing 3-2 to the LA Kings. Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson would score yet again in this game. But the Sabres would give up two third-period goals as the Slovene veteran Anže Kopitar would light the lamp. Alex Lafallo, the buffalo native would cap off the rally with the game winner. The Sabres will face the San Jose Sharks and the Seattle Kraken to finish off their West Coast Road Trip. The Sabres will be back at KeyBank Center on November 6th to face the Detroit Red Wings. The Sabres are currently 5-2-1. Will the Sabres be able to bounce back from the loss in LA? For more sports talk and news follow me on Facebook @Andre Robinson or D'Andre Torch Robinson. Join the Rise Up Family Sports Network for a look at all the daily sports shows.
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Can We All Just Get Along? Urgent: Buffalo Public School Student Transportation - A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore! I am writing in support of a wonderful and vigilant community Organization in Buffalo (NY) called "We The Parents", which is co-chaired by longtime Upstate Western New York community activist Samuel Radford. Mr. Radford, is also the past president of District Parent Coordinating Council [DPCC}, another pro-parent/pro-student Issues support network component and Concern. I, myself, am the Special Projects Facilitator at We Are Women Warriors, which is yet another community-focused Organization targeting quality-of-life Issues impacting the minority community in Buffalo, and in Erie County. The Warriors Organization is (also) based in Buffalo. What has driven us to reach out in advocacy, is the current crisis taking place in Buffalo, in which upwards of 500 students EACH AND EVERY SCHOOL DAY, are not being picked up and driven to school by the student transportation contractor currently charged with the provision of that crucial public service. It is a given that when those "neglected" students are left standing at their assigned bus stops each and every day, their parents must then find the ways and means to get their child//children to those pupils' educational institutions. This is a disaster circumstance that must need be addressed and resolved, and quickly! If the U.S. State Of New York must deploy this State's National Guard servicemen and servicewomen, to effectively solve this dilemma, Governor Kathy Hochul needs to take the necessary steps to do so. A significant number of inner-city Buffalo households, who are the families most impacted by this unforeseen problem that they themselves did not cause, are very low-tomoderate income. These parent-individuals can ill afford to risk arriving late to their jobs due to having to suddenly and necessarily become student transportation designees. Moreover, many of these parents lack a private vehicle and they (then) have to resort to utilizing public transit. The fact of the overarching problem being further exacerbated by the latter reality is both undeniable and obvious. The Issue of the problematic performance and implementation of Buffalo Public School Student Transportation should be at the top of this community's Quality-Of-Life Issues Agenda. Parents in the City Of Buffalo need the assistance of our governor, at this very urgent time! The We Are Women Warriors Organization stands in support of these families, and we stand in support of the diligent community-focused Organization(s) serving them. What is needed, right now, is for City Of Buffalo residents, and, indeed, residents of Erie County, to contact New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, in support of the parents of Buffalo Public School students. Please call (at Extension 1) or write our governor, at the following points-of-contact. Thank you: Contact By Phone: (518) 474-8390 | Office hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Contact By Mail: The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State, NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224.
The Votes are In and Council President Pridgen Calls for Peace and Calm in the Community
Common Council President Darius Pridgen exhibited true leadership a few days before the election when he acknowledged the divisive, negative nature of this year’s mayoral election between Mayor Brown and India Walton and called on the community to stay calm. Councilmember Pridgen, who is also Pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church, also noted President Pridgen that he did not endorse either candidate in the election, and allowed both to display their campaign signs on his private property. He told the News that in his opinion the race had “horribly divided” this community at times. He made it clear, and we agree, that the sky will not fall no matter who wins. Now that the election is over his call for calm holds even more urgency in a neglected, shortchanged community that still has a lot of issues to resolve.
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mind, which is most indicative of the majority of the Executive Staff of RCSD, who spout the rhetoric of Black independence, but whose practice represents the mentality of the colonizer in Black face. This neo-colonial mentality is what we are struggling against, and the task can prove to be daunting, but one in which we can not afford to quit, our children's future depends on us not quitting nor compromising on demanding what our children deserve. The task before us is to create the means and mechanism to make RCSD transparent and accountable to the community, and ensure the Village is included in any decision-making process that affects the growth and development of our students. Jalil Muntaqim, is Community Organizer, Education Committee Citizen Action of New York, Rochester Chapter jmuntaqim@citizenactionny.org
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A Mayoral Win And A Community's Loss
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his writer believes that if there had not been a Write In campaign, Kimberly Beaty would have won the Erie County Sheriff's race. When one team is only focusing on the Write In or Stamp In campaign and are only advising the voters to focus on one candidate, the other candidates in the community lose. Buffalo, being divided in the mayor's race, caused Erie County to miss electing the very best sheriff's candidate we will ever have. And Byron Brown's failure to endorse Kim publicly, sent a dog whistle to his supporters and also to Garcia's people, especially when literature was passed out that showed Garcia and Brown together. It is no secret that South Buffalo went overwhelmingly to Byron Brown. South Buffalo has a heavy enrollment of Democratic voters. I don't t have to see the ballots to know that they also went 'hard' for Garcia. I am sad about India's loss in the mayor's race but sadly, the fearmongering the Brown campaign directed against the Walton campaign found its way into the suburbs by supporters of John Garcia and Stefan Mychajliw. We saw political ads calling Kim a radical socialist when in fact, she is more conservative than most people I know. Byron Brown's intent might have been to demonize India but in the process, White supremacists used those Brown political ads to destroy Kimberly's chance to win the election last night. And even with all the attack ads and a Black newspaper columnist calling Ms. Walton a Hood Rat in his article, India Walton still managed to win the majority of voters Buffalo's east and west sides and the young and Latino voters! I want to thank former NYS Senator Antoine Thompson. His expert leadership in the waning days of the campaign had a tremendous positive impact on India's winning in Byron Brown's home turf and Masten District base. However, the Brown campaign's win at any cost, write in effort, was successful as Byron Brown was re-elected. I also want to thank the courageous, local and national elected officials, who put principle over politics and did the right thing in this very contentious election. But at what cost did we pay to appease his vanity and self interest? I say the price we paid is a divided community, the loss of a chance to elect a great sheriff and the empowerment of White supremacists and racists in Buffalo and Erie County, for years to come. Tuesday t night was not just the loss of a mayor's election or a sheriff's race, it was the validation of a process where winning is everything regardless of the means or methods used to achieve that win. It is indeed a sad day for Buffalo and for Erie County.
Plans For Educational Reform In How Black History Is Taught In America NEWSONE --According to the New York Post, City schools Chancellor Meisha Ross-Porter introduced the new Black studies curriculum Wednesday at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Manhattan. “If we’re serious about addressing racial justice, we have to look at what our students learn every day,” Porter said while joined at the center by city legislators, academics, and nonprofit organizers. “And not just Black children, but all children.” “Our children have to see and experience themselves every single day in the curriculum,” she continued. “They have to see their value and worth because they have seen so many other messages that say different.” The main focus of the new curriculum appears to be creating a departure from the Black history we’ve traditionally been taught in K-12 schools, which, for the most part, begins with slavery and ends with Martin Luther King Jr. “Why did I have to go to the movies to learn that Black women played a significant role putting America on the moon,” Black Edfluencers United President Shango Blake rhetorically asked during the meeting. “Why didn’t I learn that at school?
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Judge Dabney, Legislators Johnson and Baskin Win Re-Election Judge Phillip Dabney retained his seat on Buffalo city Court and Legislators April Baskin nd hoarad Johnson will return to the Erie county Legislator.
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Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Action to Foreclose a Mortgage INDEX #: 803084/2021 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, Vs DARLENE MURPHY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JONNIE C. STORY, JUANITA STORY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JONNIE C. STORY, ANTHONY STORY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JONNIE C. STORY, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JONNIE C. STORY IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED,ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., ON BE***SEE ATTACHED NOTICE TO HALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITED PARTY(1)*** MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL, (State any further relief requested) ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF Dated, Attested and Sealed October SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMIS4, 2021 SIONER OF THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERHon. ACEA M. MOSEY(Surrogate) VICES, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF Kathleen A. Downing (Chief Clerk) NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE Catherine E Nagel IRS JOHN DOE (Those unknown (Attorney for Petitioner) tenants, occupants, persons or corNuchereno & Nagel PLLC, porations or their heirs, distributees, 6438 West Quaker Street, Orchard executors, administrators, trustees, Park, NY 14127 guardians, assignees, creditors or (Address of Attorney) successors claiming an interest in the Telephone Number: (716)667-2503 mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Attorney Email Address: cnagel@nuMORTGAGED PREMISES: 21 Erscherenonagel.com kine Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 SBL #: 90.57 - 3 - 3 To the Above named (1) If this citation is published, the "atDefendant: You are hereby sumtached notice" documents will not be moned to answer the Complaint in published with the citation. this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not Oct. 14,21,28 Nov. 4 served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service Buffalo Employment of this Supplemental Summons, exand Training Center clusive of the day of service (or within BETC 30 days after the service is complete 716-856-5627 if this Supplemental Summons is not www.workforcebuffalo.org PROBATE CITATION File No. 2020-2913 SURROGATE'S COURT - ERIE COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Any and all persons who are, or who claim to be heirs at law, next of kin, distributees of the decedent named below, If any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained and HON. LETITIA JAMES - Attorney General of the State of New York. A petition having been duly filed by Richard E Stanton and Jennifer G Flannery, Erie Co Pub Admin, who is domiciled at 415 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 and 200 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1200, Buffalo, NY 14202, respectively. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York on November 9, 2021, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Ronald D Garneau aka Ronald Garneau, lately domiciled at 40 College Street, Buffalo, New York, admitting to probate a Will dated May 7, 2020, (a Codicil dated____) a copy of which it is attached, as the Will of Ronald D Garneau, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary to Richard E Stanton and Jennifer G Flannery, Erie Co Pub Admin Letters of Trusteeship to ___________ Letters of Administration c.t.a. to ____________
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personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Erie. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JONNIE C. STORY Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Lynn W. Keane of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Nineteenth day of October, 2021 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, in the City of Buffalo. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Jonnie C. Story (who died on October 12, 2018, a resident of the county of Erie, State of New York) dated the December 8, 2005, to secure the sum of $61,200.00 and recorded at Book 13268, Page 2903 in the Office of the Erie County Clerk, on the January 9, 2006. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 13268, Page 2903 in the Office of the Erie County Clerk on January 9, 2006. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 5, 2020 and recorded on May 28, 2020, in the Office of the Erie County Clerk at Book 13941, Page 443. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 4, 2020 and recorded on August 5, 2020, in the Office of the Erie County Clerk at Book 13950, Page 803. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 9, 2020 and recorded on August 5, 2020, in the Office of the Erie County Clerk at Book 13950, Page 805; The property in question is described as follows: 21 Erskine Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 22, 2021 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 70173 Oct.28, Nov.4,11,18
The Pike Company and LECESSE Construction actively encourage participation from M / WBE certified firms. Contact Kathy Rooney, Diversity & Community Engagement Manager, to discuss potential opportunities. 1.800.264.7453 | www.thepikecompanies.com | info@pikecos.com
EMPLOYMENT Club House Manager Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Club House Manager. The Clubhouse Manager (CM) will engage in duties which provide for club members’ needs while supporting assignments with student learning activities in the lab at Campus House. Areas of performance include beverage and dining room management, a broad spectrum of guest services, membership marketing, keeping records for accounts payable and receivable. The CM is the custodian of assets including cash, checks and beverage inventory during evening hours of operation. Leads efforts to ensure superior service to members and has a commitment to the mission of teaching and learning at Buffalo State. Required Qualifications: • Four-year degree in Hospitality Administration or related field. • Demonstrated experience of restaurant management. • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. • Proficient in computer applications including word, excel, and power point. • Demonstrated use of processes for training to achieve superior service in a restaurant. • Proven organizational and planning skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with executing customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. • TIPs Certified • Food Handler’s Certificate Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/5605.
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.
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ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING WILLIAM ST CR338 RECONSTRUCTION TRANSIT RD TO BOWEN RD PIN 5763.36 Erie County Department of Public Works Division of Highways (DPW) have announced that a Public Information Meeting will be held to describe the existing conditions and objectives and proposed upgrades of the William Street CR338 corridor from Transit Road to Bowen Road Reconstruction Project. Erie County is the sponsor of this Locally Administered Federal Aid Program administered through the New York State Department of Transportation. The Open House style meeting will be held at the Lancaster Senior Center, 100 Oxford Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 on November 10, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Participants are welcome to view displays, including drawings and project facts, starting at 6:00 p.m. Erie County staff and engineering consultant will be on hand to answer questions and receive public input. Comments may be provided in writing on forms to be supplied at the meeting, or by letter from interested persons until December 10, 2021. COVID protocol will be followed, included the required use of face masks for all attendees. Further information on the project may be obtained from: Mr. Daniel Borcz, P.E., Managing Engineer C&S Companies 141 Elm Street, Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: (716) 847-1630 Email: dborcz@cscos.com
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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company BJ&SM HAULING LLC ART. OF ORG filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/3/2021 Office: Erie County SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 25 Kaufman Ave., Buffalo, NY 14225. Purpose:any any lawful purpose. Sept 30 Oct 7,14,21,28 Nov.4 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Nubian Resilience by Makeda, LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/20/21. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 11 East Utica, Suite 3, Buffalo, NY 14209. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Sept 30, Oct 7,14,21,28 Nov. 4 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Canine Fitness Unleashed LLC. Filed Arts of Org. with SSNY 08/27/2021 . Office: Erie Co. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to 475 Niagara St. Buffalo NY 14201. Any Lawful purpose. Oct 14,21,28 Nov. 4 11,18
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Scrufari Construction Co. seeking M/WBE/SDVOB subcontractors to quote NFTA Canalside Station Rehab, Bid Date Mon., November 15, 2021 We are an EEO employer – 716-282-1225
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EMPLOYMENT Job Announcement
Program Associate (Full Time Position) The Homeless Alliance is the Continuum of Care (CoC) agency for five counties in WNY: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Our mission is to coordinate homeless services among providers and to develop systems to better utilize $15 million in HUD funding per year. The Program Assistant will provide assistance in the administration of Continuum of Care and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) programs and the coordination of homelessness alleviation activities in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties Continuum of Care Program Director. This position reports to the Program Director and HMIS System Admin. Primary Responsibilities: ●Assist HMIS System Admin in training new users and making data corrections. ●Assist Program Director in coordinating CoC related activates. ●Schedule and attend meetings, take meeting minutes when needed. ●Research potential funding sources that could benefit clients experiencing homelessness or homeless service providers ●Research of best practices as defined in the most current literature related to homelessness and poverty and assist to implement them. ●Assist with CoC Application process and any CoC compliance activities. Including compile information, recruiting volunteers, hosting events, etc. ●Manage calls, social media accounts, meeting emails and websites ●Assist in advocacy on local, state and federal issues involving homelessness and poverty. ●Coordinate trainings for service providers ●Other duties as required. Qualifications: ●Bachelor’s Degree prefer or mix experience and education. ●Must be comfortable working with persons from diverse backgrounds. ●Proficiency with computers and skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel. ●Must be highly organized and effective in time management. ●Able to take instruction, be accountable and work well within a team. ●Access to reliable transportation Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including health insurance, generous paid leave time, 403b plan, hybrid remote/office schedule, respectful and work-life-balanced work environment. Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to the Homeless Alliance including contact information for 3 references by email to Sukie Smith, Director of Operations, at smith@wnyhomeless.org. The Homeless Alliance of Western New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). LEGAL NOTICE
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COUNTY OF ERIE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL For Erie County Department of Public Works SUNY Erie North Campus 2021 Bretschger & Kittinger Halls Classroom Infrastructure Improvements ECDPW Project No. 2021-956-01 The County of Erie is seeking qualification statements and proposals from interested firms to provide A/E design and construction services for classroom infrastructure improvements at the SUNY Erie North Campus Bretschger and Kittinger Halls. Qualification statements and proposals for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 2:00 PM local time on Friday, December 10, 2021. RFQ/ RFP submission instructions may be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw/
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COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Buffalo Convention Center Facade and Entry Improvements PROJECT NO. 2021-818-01 Separate sealed bids for: General, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Construction work for above project will be received by County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on November 23, 2021, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/ WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local & Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw. Attention is called to COVID bid procedures on the County’s website.
Adult Behavioral Health HCBS & CORE Coordinator
Supervise, develop and enhance the HCBS & CORE services. 4 yrs exp in behavioral health and 3 yrs of supervisory exp. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Independent Living Specialist (HCBS Certified Peer)
Coordinate & assist living skills, evaluations and training For persons with disabilities. HS diploma & 4 yrs exp req. Send resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214
Independent Living Specialist-PT
NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist
Help connect aging or disabled individuals and their Families to support groups and streamline access to Public benefits and application assistance. Asso. degree and human services exp. req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Educate individuals in the community About the benefits of using WNYIL programs. HS diploma & 2 yrs exp in vocational services req. Send resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Coordinate living skills, evaluations, And trainings for persons with disabilities. Associate Degree required. 22.5 hrs/wk. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc, 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Health Homes Care Coordinator
Help enroll consumers in a Health Home. Help decrease costs of consumers being Served in a Health Home. Bachelor’s & 5 yrs exp. Req. Resume and Cover letter to WNYIL Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
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Niagara University is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources who will be responsible for leadership initiatives in the areas of Culture, Organization Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits and “best practice” Policies and Procedures in alignment with the Mission and strategic initiatives of the University and in compliance with federal, state and local laws. This position works closely with the VP, DEI, reports to the CFO and Chief Innovation Officer and sits on the President’s Cabinet. Applicants must have a minimum of eight years of progressive human resources experience in large, complex organizations with significant leadership in HR Strategy, Change management and Execution. A Masters degree in a related field preferred, and/or Human Resource experience in higher education is a plus. Qualified candidates should send their resume to sharon@performancepros.net
Medicaid Facilitated Enroller
Educate & enroll individuals who are aged Legally blind or disabled to address needs For health insurance. Asso deg & 3 yrs exp req Cover letter & resume required to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Vocational Peer Support Specialist
Program Assistant
Responsible for phone calls, maintaining records And performing other general office duties. HS diploma & 6 mos exp req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
LEGAL NOTICE Scrufari Construction Co. seeking M/WBE/SDVOB subcontractors to quote NYPA Stair Tower Rehab, Bid Date Tues., November 16, 2021 We are an EEO employer – 716-282-1225
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Career Advisor Are you a person who loves to guide others in planning and managing their career? Come be a part of something worthwhile. Goodwill believes that our clients are worth more than minimum wage. Our Career Advisors provide their clients with mentoring support, career development, case management and other resources to help them obtain a high paying career. Bachelor’s degree in Human Service or Social Services field and minimum of three years working with underserved individuals required. Visit Goodwillwny.org/jobs or scan the QR code to apply!
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continued from page 2 your ‘ A ‘game every week.” The Bills defense continues to play well with safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde leading the way. Jordan Poyer is really having an outstanding season and his overall play this season is his best as a Buffalo Bill. He has overcome alcoholism to not only improve his way of life for his family but also his professional career. My hat is off to Jordan Poyer for doing what a real MAN has to do, take order of his life and make a change for the betterment of himself and family. I still would like to see more of Boogied Basham in the lineup and Ed Oliver is starting to come around after being moved along the defensive front. Oliver to me can become an excellent Edge Rusher with his quick feet and explosiveness if given the opportunity. The Bills travel to Northern Florida to play the Jacksonville Jaguars and rookie QB Trevor Lawrence. Bills defense should be able to bait Lawrence into throwing interceptions and the offensive unit must run the ball effectively against a decent Jaguars unit. Prediction: Bills 28 to 10. Follow me on FACEBOOK, Instrgram, TWITTER: georgeradney@georgerad-
DOROTHY J. COLLIER COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS Buffalo Bills Game Volunteers Needed!
The Dorothy J. Collier Community Center is looking for Buffalo Bills Game Volunteers for: •Sunday, November 21 1 p.m. - Bills v. Colts •Monday, December 6 @ 8:15 p.m. - Bills vs. New England If you're game to help out call 882-0602 asap. All volunteers must be at leas 18 years of age. Each season, Delaware North staffs its concession stands with non-profit originations to help them raise funds for their organizations. There are opportunities available for all group sizes and locations will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Free Bread Pantry
Come by the Center every Wednesday and grab bread while supplies last, 118 East Utica St. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Volunteer Balance Coaches Needed
The County of Erie Department of Senior Services will provide free training at the Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica. for coaches for the “Matter of Balance Program" designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. For more information call Clair Solak at (716)858-2320 or email Claire.colak@erie.gov man, LIVE STREAMING: Pro Talk Plus, The Winner’s Edge, RADIO: Pro Talk Plus, Every Saturday morning 7am – 8am on WLGZ 105.5 FM The Beat of Rochester. What’s Going on The Experience Every Sunday 8am – 9am on WHTK 1280AM on Fox Sports Rochester, NY
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FRI. NOV. 5 Fish Fry 1st Fridays 11 a.m.6 p.m. @ Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica St. (716)882-0602; f@ DJCCCBUFFLO, Dine in or take out. Free delivery on 5 or more dinners.
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MON. NOV. 8 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dance Fitness with at Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ Visit Hustlefor Health.com to RSVP
THURS. NOV. 4 Line Dance Classes With Ms. Foxie, Schiller Park Center, 2057 Genesee St. on Thursdays 10:3011:30 ages 60 and over. (716)895-2727.
TUES. NOV. 9 Line Dance Classes With Ms. Foxie, Martha Mitchell Center, 165 Oakmont (Langfield) Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. (716)833-1038.
FRI. NOV. 5 Fish Fry 1st Fridays 11 a.m.6 p.m. @ Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica St. (716)882-0602; @ DJCCCBUFFLO, Dine in or take out. Free delivery on 5 or more dinners.
WED. NOV. 10 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing at Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main St., Buffalo. 11am- 12pm. FREE for ages 55+ 716 832-1010 x 211 to RSVP
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She’s encouraging vaccinations. As medical director at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Dr. Hope Fisher works to ensure our community is as healthy as it can be. She leads by example, encouraging vaccinations and other smart choices that protect us as individuals and, in turn, protect our community as a whole. Because she knows that together, we make a mark.
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Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York is a trade name of Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. This is a paid endorsement.
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