The Bills defense came to play physical football with linebackers and edge rushes, making key plays throughout the game. Boogie Basham, AJ Epenesa having 5 tackles with a batted ball down to end of the game , stepped up his game. Bills All Pro linebacker Matt Milano with 9 tackles including 1 for loss of yards has been the one player on defense Bills cannot afford to lose. Milano is playing at a higher level and it’s getting contagious with Tremaine Edmunds raising his game to heights I have not seen as a Buffalo Bill.
“That’s our mindset that we have to close out games. We don’t blink and everybody is working as a team,” commented Bills Edge rusher/ defensive tackle Boogie Basham Boogie in reference to the additions of defensive tackles DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle, Jr. “Those guys are new to the program and fit right in. They’re not selfish at all and they do whatever it takes to help us win”.
The Bills offensive unit must learn to run the football especially once Jets All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams left the game with a calf injury. That was the time to run everyone else but Josh Allen. Josh seems to not understand how valuable of a player he is to the team because his reckless play (hurdling defenders and running football on power sweeps ) will land him in the hospital. The Bills have good running backs with Devin Singletary, James Cook and Nyheim Hines. Bills Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey must rein Allen in to prevent him from hurting himself and allow the quality running backs to shelter the load.
The Bills defense continued to be tough against the run and cornerback Tre Davis White continued to play himself back into game shape. Hopefully Tre by end of regular season will be closer to his Pro Bowl style of play. Bills secondary ,especially Damar Hamlin , plays so much better with veteran safety Jordan Poyer on the field. It also seems like since Dane Jackson serious injury scare in the Titans game his play has gone down and the teams are seeking him out to throw towards him.
The Buffalo Bills face Miami Dolphins coming off two losses on the West Coast next , turning it into a must win for them. The primetime Squish the Fish game on Saturday night Dec. 17 will bring back memories of Dan Marino v. Jim Kelly games. Prediction: It’s going to be a good one with the Bills pressuring Tua Tuagoviloa into turn overs and taking his will to succeed in a 28-17 Bills victory.
The Bills travel to Chicago Dec. 24 for another primetime game on Saturday afternoon in a windy fowl weather game played in the trenches. Prediction: I see the Bills beating Chicago Bears 20 – 10 in another physical football game. Then the Bills will travel to Cincinnati Jan. 2 to face Bengal in a critical game involving home field advantage throughout the playoffs on Monday Night Football. Prediction: The Bills will pull an upset in overtime 23-20. Fi-
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Ann Lightfoot on Friday, December 9, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Pastor, officiated. Mrs. Lightfoot lived by what she believed, that being - “one person can make a difference.” She did just that throughout her life. Born June 26, 1938, she passed on December 1, 2022.
Wake and visitation for the late Robert “Rob” Gidney Jr. will be held Friday, December 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Alan Core Funeral Home, 1933 Kensington Avenue.
Celebration of Life Service will take place the following day, Saturday, December 17 at 11 a.m. at New hope Baptist Church, 2090 Genesee Street. Pastor, Herschel Chapman.
New York State’s largest public cannabis event with presentations about everything from the “Seed to Sale” lifespan in the business of cannabis will be held January 10, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Niagara County Community College , 3111 Saunders Settlement Road in Sanborn, NY.
This day-long public education event will feature the brightest minds in cannabis as you learn about the latest technologies, methodology, and legislation affecting Cannabis in the State of New York. It’s open to those new to the legal cannabis industry, educators, members of the public, or experienced industry veterans looking to grow your business.
For more information visit niagaracc.suny.edu/ cannabisconference. Vending applications and sponsorships are available.
The Common Council axed funding for the controversial ShotSpotter technology in Mayor Brown’s 2022-2023 budget.
But recently Council Member Ulysees Wingo announced that the software company agreed to have the gun detection program installed in Masten for a six month trial at no cost to the city, in hopes that at the end of the trial the municipality would consider whether or not it wants to keep the system.
Paperwork for the program is expected to be sent to the City Council next month and the system is scheduled to be on line by the Spring.
Meanwhile, a critical report released on the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system issued by the City of Chicago’s Inspector General, indicates problems with the technology as well as its “operational value” and found that it increases the incidence of stop and frisk tactics by police officers in communities of color. Community groups argued that the system sends officers to predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods for “unnecessary and hostile” encounters with residents .
represent the light that shown inside of them when they were here and they represent the legacy they left behind now that they're not here. It's a beautiful remembrance." Mayor Byron Brown reminded those in attendance that "there are some who will spend the season without their loved ones due to violence. We want all of these families to know, including those who lost someone special on 5/14, that we are united with them as a community." The list of 5/14 victims and the colors that were designated by their loved ones include: Margus Morrison, Blue; Roberta Drury, Purple; Katherine Massey, Green; Ruth Whitfield, Blue; Geraldine Talley, Red; Heyward Patterson, Green, Pearl Young, Purple; Aaron Salter, Blue; Celestine Chaney, Pink; Andre Mackniel, Red. The City Hall light display will be lit from dusk until dawn through New Year's Day.
The Deyanna Davis Case
Deyanna Davis’s trial was scheduled for Monday December 12, 2022, where jury selection was set to begin at 9:30 AM before Judge Kenneth Case. However, due to a turn of events, and the assistance of Phylicia Brown with Black Love Resists in the Rust, Deyanna was able to raise the funds to retain an attorney. The judge did not ascend the bench until nearly 11a.m. The court room was packed with family and supporters of Deyanna. There was a handful of reporters, police, and employees of the district attorney’s office. One official who came to observe the case was wearing his firearm in plain view, in what Cariol Horne described to be “an act of intimidation.” He was ultimately asked by the court officer to leave and not return with his firearm.
Representing the Erie County District Attorney’s office was assistant district attorneys Ryan Flaherty and Ryan Haggerty, with assigned counsel Emily Trott and Sean Kelly representing Deyanna Davis. Court started with Emily Trott submitting a motion to be relieved as counsel due to, what she referred to as, an irreparable breakdown between her and Deyanna Davis. She further motioned for more time and sanctions against the prosecution for late discovery provided to the courts. Further entering what she referred to as moot points for the record, Trott decreed that previous attorney Sam Davis, now appointed to Buffalo City Court as a judge, had two years to prepare for trial of which she still has not received his file for Deyanna’s case, stating “or if we will ever get a file,” and would not be adopting his motions. Attorney Trott further advised the court that she was not ready for trial because “we pressed a negotiated plea,” and stated they did not prepare Deyanna adequately for trial. Ultimately it was stated by Trott that “Ethical code would not have allowed us to move forward today, and we were not going to.” Judge Case made the ruling to relieve Ms. Trott and Mr. Kelly as assigned counsel and granted the motion for Frank Lotempio III, a deeply rooted attorney with a track record for successfully defending high-profile cases, to represent Deyanna.
“The people are reassuring our trial readiness,” the ADA advised prior to the judge setting the next pre-trial conference for January 5, 2023, at 10:30a.m. and setting a subsequent trial date of February 1, 2023, at 9:30a.m. approaching the three-year mark since the incident that
In 1641, Massachusetts became the first Northern colony to formally legalize slavery.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade soon became a massive international enterprise, and colonies in New England played a critical role. Between 1678 and 1807, at least 314 trafficking voyages landed in New England ports. Over 40,000 kidnapped Africans were trafficked into slavery in the Americas during these voyages, including at least 5,000 into new England.
Thousands of kidnapped Africans, nearly 15% of all those trafficked – died during the Middle Passage, the harrowing journey from Africa to the Americas.
Northern colonies founded on ideals of equality and freedom used enslavement to finance their growing economies. Shipbuilding, manufacturing, insurance, banking, and commerce in the North relied heavily on the enslavement and exploitation of Black people.
White New Englanders exploited slavery in everyday life as well. By 1730, nearly half of all New York City residents personally enslaved Black people – a high percentage than any colonial city except Charleston, South Carolina. By 1754, enslaved people made up 10% of the population in Boston, and by the start of the Revolutionary War, one in four households in Connecticut enslaved at least one Black person.
Source: Equal Justice InitiativeFor many African Americans, New Year’s Day celebratory foods include a diverse collection of culinary traditions that can be traced back to Southern superstition, influenced by beliefs across West Africa. Chief among these foodways is the practice of eating collard greens, representing the promise of prosperity, and eating black-eyed peas with rice, also known as Hoppin’ John. Traditionally, Hoppin’ John consists of black-eyed peas, rice, red peppers, (for health reasons many substitute the salt pork, with turkey meat) and it is believed to bring good fortune to those who eat it. Before finding its way into American traditions, the black-eyed pea (also known as cowpea) traveled from Central Africa to the West Indies and finally to the Carolinas in the early 1700s. Many West African cultures regard the pea as lucky, and memories of its luck remained with enslaved black people in the American South and still endure today.
The nutritional value of these foods is an extra Bonus. Collard Greens are a “Superfood” and ranked as one of the most nutritious foods in the world, rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Collards have antioxidant properties, are a detoxifier and natural liver cleanser. They strengthen overall immunity and protect the stomach lining and prevent bacterial growth. They are a good source of iron, beneficial in fighting off diseases and can help manage and prevent diabetes. Collard greens help revitalize sore muscles and improve mood. They also help with sleeping difficulties and improve memory. (Source: Lexwell, the Lexington Medical /center blog) .
Black-eyed peas contain many nutrients, including vitamin A, folate, and manganese. They also contain high amounts of fiber, which can aid digestion and feed beneficial gut bacteria and are good for your heart. They may also be effective in lowering blood pressure and inflammation, help with weight control, help lower cholesterol and support eye and skin health.
Come join The Healing Station Agency and the Afro AmericanPolice Association for a holiday giveaway serving women and children affected by intimate partner violence. The giveaway will be held at the George K. Arthur Center 2056 Genesee street on Wednesday December 21 from 10am-2pm. There will be one gift bag per child, limited to 3 per family. (due to limited items). For more info call 716 895-3123.
The best foods to eat after prostate surgery are rich in protein, nutrients that support wound healing (vitamin C, zinc), and fiber to help support digestive health
In our modern world, the flu goes around 24/7 everywhere on the planet. There’s more bug strains than ever before for us to catch. There are three reasons we need to care for our immune systems when it comes to colds and flus:
*Our immune systems protect us from colds and flus when we are exposed to them.
* Our immune systems help us get through the duration of colds and flus as best as possible. The stronger your immune system, the better your experience.
* We need our immune systems to be able to recover well from the lingering hit they take from colds and flus after the bug has left the body.
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO KEEP ON HAND B12 with Adenosylcobalamin and Methylcobalamin | Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin C | Cat’s Claw | Propolis | Olive Leaf | Goldenseal BONUS TIP: The more you can stick to consuming liquids such as lemon water, celery juice, cucumber juice, other fresh juices, coconut water, and Healing Broth while you have symptoms of a cold or flu, the more it will help your body heal. -Anthony William Medical Medium
The holiday season is known as a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months. Because of this, it may also be the first time families notice memory or behavior changes in their older loved ones.
“Signs that something may be wrong include forgetting how to make a favorite recipe or being uncertain about what day it is. Loved ones may also notice the person isn’t taking good care of themselves or their home or that they are more irritated or short-tempered than normal. Other signs can include:
• Repeating themselves • Difficulty completing familiar tasks • Getting lost in their own neighborhood • Confusion with times, days or places • Personality changes
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association website at alz.org/10signs for a list of common early signs of Alzheimer’s and how to differentiate them from normal signs of aging. Help is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including the holidays) at the Alzheimer's Association Helpline at 800.272.3900, where experts and master’s-level clinicians can offer helpful information and support.
On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the new year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect.
The occasion, known as Watch Night or “Freedom's Eve,” marks when African Americans across the country watched and waited for the news of freedom. Today, Watch Night is an annual New Year’s Eve tradition that includes the memory of slavery and freedom, reflections on faith, and celebration of community and strength.
Watch Night service is rooted in African American religious traditions. During the first Watch Night, many enslaved African Americans gathered to pray, worship, sing, and dance. At the time, enslaved black people could find little relief from ever-present surveillance, even in practicing their faith. White enslavers feared that religion, which
was often used to put down slave resistance, could incite the exact opposite if practiced without observance. They wrote laws that restricted worship and large gatherings, such as that in the 1848 Georgia Slave Code: No person of color . . . shall be allowed to preach, to exhort, or join in any religious exercise with any persons of color, either free or slave, there being more than seven persons of color present. -1848 Georgia Slave Code
Despite these laws, enslaved people sought to exercise their own religious customs, including Christianity, Islam, and indigenous faith practices reflective of the homes from which they were stolen. They convened at praise houses on plantations or secretly gathered in the woods, where they practiced their faith under the protective cover of the trees and brush in what became known as “hush harbors.” As
Maudie Louise Carter, born in Greenville, Alabama on December 1, 1932, recently celebrated her 91st birthday!
A resident of Niagara Falls, New York, Louise is a 50-plus year member of Mount Erie Baptist Church.
"Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed"
-Proverbs 31:1,28
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Carter!
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Charlotte Martin, a formerly enslaved woman from Florida, recounted, “[The plantation owner] would not permit them to hold religious meetings or any other kinds of meetings, but they frequently met in secret to conduct religious services.” Charlotte’s own brother was beaten to death for participating in such secret worship meetings. But enslaved people persisted in their faith practices as forms of resistance and freedom.
This spirit is still visible in Watch Night services today. The Watch Night service typically begins around 7p.m. on December 31 and lasts through midnight, as faith leaders guide congregants in praise and worship. Many congregants across the nation bow in prayer minutes before the midnight hour as they sing out “Watchman, watchman please tell me the hour of the night.” In return the minister replies “it is three minutes to midnight”; “it is one minute before the new year”; and “it is now midnight, freedom has come,” to bless their transition into the new year!
2022 has been a great year for Buffalo’s Hip-Hop community. With the pandemic in the rearview, artists and organizers alike did not waste time in restoring the liveliness of shows and festivals in the Queen City ( Drumwork Fest, Ladies First and the first ever 716 Music Awards)- and with that came an explosion of new music. From veteran talents to fresh-face artists, the unified, multi-generational support of Hip-Hop this year, produced some of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Allow me to share some of them with you.
FRANC$
(IG: @thatsfrancs)
This politically charged, yet lighthearted emcee made his first wave in 2018 with his self-titled album, and again in 2020 with his Liberation project, which touched on both his activism and introspection as a black man in America. But his most recent offering shows a new side of FRANC$. The ButterFly Effect, which dropped just a few months ago sees the rapper embracing his softer side. Honoring the women in his life and his growth as a person, the project ventures through the many parts of FRANC$.
(IG:@Brothertomsos)
Despite only entering the music scene just a few years ago, Brother Tom Sos has swiftly moved to the forefront of Buffalo’s Hip-Hop movement because he is making music that is so different to what our city is used to.
The lyricist, who has found a happy medium integrating gospel and rap, dropped an impressive EP series throughout the pandemic called Inshallah and most recently released a full length album titled Mashallah which caught the attention of Griselda spearhead Westside Gunn. He’s definitely one to watch.
A veteran in her own right, rapper A.I. The Anomaly continues to level up through her music and her talents as a visual artist. Her latest album Soul’s Acrylic which highlights her multifaceted artistry, made waves this year. Performing her soulful raps across the city and abroad, the project is a staple piece of work that gives you a 360 perspective of the lyricist as not only a rapper but her work as a mother, wife and creator. A perfect listen for anyone that needs to feel uplifted.
Want to learn more about these artists? Follow @Sneakvibingblog on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with Buffalo’s Hip-Hop Scene.
FINAL WEEK!
CADILLAC CREW, Dec. 15,16,17 @ 7:30 p.m. doors open at 7 p.m.; Dec. ,18 @ 4 p.m. doors open 3:30 p.m.; Tickets $40 general www.PaulRobesonTheatre. org or (716)884-2013.
CHRISTMAS PIANO
CLASSIC Featuring Concert
Pianist Tracy E. Singletary, & grandsons Sat. Dec. 17 @ 2 p.m. Buffalo Public Library Downtown, Lafayette Square. FREE
•MARSHA MCWILSON’S MOTOWN CHRISTMAS, Batavia Downs 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15, 8315 Park Rd. Batavia
JAZZ NIGHT @ THE Dorothy J. Collier Center, 6-8p.m. Friday, Dec 16, Free . (716)882-0602
JODECI, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 Niagara Resort & Casino Bear's Den. Tickets start @ $55 on sale at senecniagrcasino.com
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), in collaboration with the WNY Urban Arts Collective, is seeking local artists to submit proposals for art that will be showcased on 1 or more of NFTA-Metro busses in honor of Black History Month. The theme is “Black Inventors,” and artists are encouraged to be creative and inspiring. Images should be eye-catching, engaging, colorful and reflective of “Black Inventors” and Black History Month. Submitted artwork can be new or existing The deadline for submissions is December 22, 2022, by midnight. For general inquires or questions, please contact: Email subject (NFTA BHM) John Baker, presbaker.wny. uac@gmail.com Cell: 716-717-6719
•OH WHAT A NIGHT HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
Thurs. Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m., $50 in advance Featuring DaMarka Wheeler, Robin Barker, & Beverly Graves and Returning Artists Karen Saxon, Marcus Lolo, Jacquie Cherry; for tickets www.topenterprisesinc. com; Location: The Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Ave.
The WNY Urban Arts Collective partnering with the NFTA to assist with the planning and implementation of the Black History Month Art Project.
The public is invited to Black Monarchy's Ultimate Pop Up Shop hosted by Twin Petrels Seltzer, Co.,1250
Niagara, a newly renovated, woman owned business that has graciously opened their space for Black Monarchy to minimize the holiday sales disruption.
The Pop Up will take place •Friday, December 16, from 4-9 PM •Saturday, December 17 from 12- 5 PM -Still We Rise-
On November 27, 2022, Five Points, Westside business, Black Monarchy became the victim of a break-in and vandalization of their storefront. As a small business and community staple, Black Monarchy will be closed to the public while doors are being replaced and new security measures are put in place.
While Black Monarchy’s store front is recovering from this grave community violation, it is their hope that they can still meet their customer and community needs at the temporary pop-up location hosted by Twin Petrels. Please join them in not only welcoming this new business to the public, but celebrating and supporting Black Monarchy’s resilience during this ultimate shopping experience!
RL Experience, LLC has partnered with True Community Development Corporation, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization to create the Empower716 Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP). Empower716 Young Entrepreneur Program initiative recognizes, encourages, spotlights, and supports youth of color in Western New York on their entrepreneurial journey. Through the YEP recognition program, each honoree will receive a stipend to assist in expanding and improving their business venture.
On Thursday, March 23, 2023 the groups will hold their first annual awards gala recognizing and celebrating twelve young entrepreneurs. Recipients are honored for their leadership and significant impact on the community with regards to business success and contribution to community events.
Robert Lowery, co-founder of Empower716, says “as organizers we are looking for businesses to commit to helping the next generation gain the knowledge and skills, they need for future success in a world inspired by ideas and driven by innovation. We hope to connect the current generation of business leaders to the next.” Local businesses interested in supporting the event should visit www.empower716.com or call Robert Lowery at 716-436-4008 for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Nominations of young entrepreneurs of color can be made online until January 20 at www. empower716.com. The nominee must be 21 years of age or under, live in Western New York, and be a person of color. Awards will be announced on January 30 and presented at the gala.
Young Entrepreneur Program Planning Committee members include David Collins, Stephanie Cowart, Raquel Hall, Talisa King, Janice McKinnie, Crystal Morgan, Mark Overall, Tanika Shedrick , Shanna Smith and Candice Thompson.
There’s nothing quite like local. That’s why your local AARP creates experiences with your community in mind. We’re neighbors, connecting you to free events, learning opportunities, and resources right in your backyard. Wherever you live, we’re here to help your money, health, and happiness live as long as you do. Find us at aarp.org/local
Tiffany Lewis, the visionary young founder and CEO of Confident Girl Mentoring Program, has been named by the John R. Oishei Foundation as a participant in the Karen Lee Spaulding Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color program.
We’re here for you. Here in your neighborhood.
TODAY. TOMORROW. ALWAYS.
Co-Chairs - Aymanuel Radford & Carlonda Meadors
December 26- Monday
Umoja-Unity Flag Raising @ Buffalo City Hall 12:00-12:30pm
Evening: Performing Arts High School 450 Masten Ave. Opening Ceremony Elders Procession WNY Storytellers
Welcome Address Superintendent Williams
Welcome Address Mayor Byron Brown Access to A-Free-Ka Buffalo 10 Dedication
Kujichagulia-Self Determination
Featuring: The African American Cultural Center
Location: Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E. Delavan Ave. Host: African American Cultural Center
December 28- Wednesday
Ujima- Collective Work & Responsibility Grider Community Center 877 E. Delavan Ave. Presentation by Ujima Theatre
December 29 - Thursday
Ujamaa-Cooperative Economics
Presentation on Health and Wealth, Education Location: Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E. Delavan Ave.
December 30-
In today’s climate of increased intolerance and hatred it is critically important for us to support any traditions rooted in our collective history and have the potential to propel us forward as a people.
Happy Kwanzaa!
Since 1966, Americans have been celebrating Kwanzaa, a 7-day holiday to celebrate African-American heritage. The annual festival starts on the 26th of December and ends on the 1st of January. California State University Long Beach professor, Dr. Maulana Karenga, who teaches Africana Studies, established the event as a means for African-Americans to remember their heritage and promote unity. He wanted African-Americans to have a holiday they can call their own without any ties to religion and politics.
-Not a Religious Holiday"Kwanzaa was not created to give people an alternative to their own religion or religious holiday," the official Kwanzaa website explains. Dr. Karenga elaborated on the topic in a speech during the 1980 Kwanzaa celebration in Buffalo: "Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday. It's not a religious holiday. It is to celebrate ourselves as African people," Karenga said.
For many years he would personally visit Buffalo every Kwanzaa celebration.
"African culture, the most ancient culture in the world, is deep enough, wide enough, resilient enough to include all those traditions that Black people follow," he continued ,"whether it's Christian or Muslim, Baha'i or Jewish or Buddhist, or to follow the traditions of ancient Africa.
"Kwanzaa embraces all Black people, regardless of their faith, and it is not an alternative to their faith. It is not a challenge to their faith. It is a challenge to us to stand up and speak our own special cultural truth and to make our own unique contribution to the form and flow of human history."
-World WideToday Kwanzaa is celebrated in other countries such as the Caribbean and other places with large communities of people of African descent.
-Origin of the NameKwanzaa was based on a phrase from the Swahili language, “matunda ya kwanza” that translates to first fruits. Kwanza means first. But the term Kwanzaa is not a Swahili word. Dr. Karenga borrowed the Swahili term and added another ”a” to complete the set of seven children who were present in the first celebration of the festival. Africans celebrate the Kwanzaa harvest festival annually, which is a combination of different customs from various cultures.
Nia-Purpose
Location: Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E. Delavan Ave.
Nia Soul Experience/Power 96.5 Dedication to Rook
December 31- Saturday
Kuumba-Creativity
Location: Delavan Grider Community 877 E Delavan Ave.
Karumu Feast/ Open Mic (Feel free to bring a dish No pork, No red meat)
December 31-Saturday
Children’s Kwanzaa 11-2pm (NEW DAY)
Activities by Wakanda Alliance/ Zone One
January 1-Sunday
Imani-Faith 1pm-2pm
Dr. Doyle Presentation
Happy New Year! Spend the day at home with family and friends. Take this time to engage in quiet reflection, focus on what you have learned during the week of Kwanzaa, reflect on who you are, and maintain a quiet, humble, and calm attitude with regards to self and neighbors.
Red, black and green are the Kwanzaa colors, which are similar to the Pan-African flag’s colors. The flag is the symbol of unity among all the African people around the world. Each color represents something: black for the people, red for their blood, and green for the future and the Earth.
Just like other festivals, there are gatherings and parties. But what makes Kwanzaa unique are the traditions (principles) and symbols that African-Americans observe. And each day of the celebration depicts one of the holiday’s principles.
While it is a joyful event for African-Americans, the holiday teaches you many life lessons about honoring your origin, culture and ancestry, rekindling the bonds of family and community, and reminding everyone to love one another and help the needy and less fortunate.
Seven Kwanzaa Traditions
Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, and each day celebrates one principle, as follows:
Day 1 – Umoja (Unity)
Day 2 – Kujichagulia Self-Determination)
Day 3 – Ujima (Collective work and responsibility)
Day 4 – Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Day 5 – Nia (Purpose)
Day 6 – Kuumba (Creativity)
Day 7 – Imani (Faith)
Umoja remembers the togetherness of family, friends and the African communities around the world. Kujichagulia celebrates the ability for self-expression, creativity and definition. The third principle, Ujima is about communal consensus building and problem-solving. On the other hand, the fourth principle, Ujamaa, focuses on the community through sharing the wealth and distributing the work without exploiting anyone.
Nia or intention, means to renew the commitment to upholding the heritage and history of the Black people and working to ensure that the Black culture gains prominence. Creativity or Kumba, which is observed on the sixth day, looks into the obligation to ensure the prosperity of the community for later generations. On the seventh day is the commemoration of Imani, which reminds people to remain positive and believe in the power and capability of the individual and the entire community.
HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! We conclude each night of Kwanzaa with 7 "Harambees" - Swahili for "Let's All Pull Together!"
"In order to avoid lack or poverty of purpose in our gift-giving, we agreed that Kwanzaa gifts must always include two items ; a book and a heritage symbol - regardless of what else is given. This stipulation clearly points to our priorities of building and liberating our people. The book reflects and reinforces our commitment to education as an indispensable part of the struggle for liberation and reconstruction." Maulana Karenga, KWANZAA: A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
•Dreams On Fire (YA fiction) by Annette Daniels Taylor
•Door of No Return (YA fiction) by Kwame Alexander
•The Essential Dick Gregory edited by Christian Gregory
•The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
•Marvella Finds Her Magic (J fiction) by Annette Daniels Taylor
•Shout the Storm (YA fiction) by Annette Daniels Taylor
•South To America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry
•The Third Reconstruction: America's Struggle for Racial Justice in the TwentyFirst Century by Peniel E. Joseph
•We Are Not Like Them : A Novel by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
Zawadi Books also has 2023 Calendars, Christmas and Kwanzaa Cards, Kwanzaa sets and a Kwanzaa Board Game
Year
children about a fairytale story and we sing songs like O Christmas tree O Christmas tree, you stand in splendid beauty.
When will we stop accepting and believing blindly instead of researching for ourselves?
People; follow the laws of your holy books. These traditions/holidays that you practice were handed down by men, not by Divine law. Ask your pastors and see what he or she tells you? Then I suggest that you do your own research. The results will astound you! For starters there is no mention of the Christmas tree in the Bible.. There is no mention of celebrating the birth of a Messiah by adorning a tree with decorations. Not to mention that Over thirty five million trees are cut down and sold annually and serve as a huge source of holiday waste!
WAKE UP people, we have been in the forest and following foolish traditions for far too long!
I'm just sayin'...
A KWANZAA MESSASGEFreedom requires vigilance.
It is a personal responsibility. It is a community imperative. Progress should be acknowledged ... Celebration is good ... But single victories do not win the war.
There is no space for complacency.
To appease the ancestors from whose determination and sacrifice we have benefitted we must rise every day prepared to fight ...
For the hearts and minds of our children, For the e safety and security of our neighborhoods, For the health and well being of each of us.
Be vigilant Be strong Be free.
Dear Challenger Readers, I write of behalf of Eugene V. Debs Hall with a sincere apology in response to our oversight raised by an October 27 letter to The Challenger.
Our inaugural Jane’s Talk, a series of bi-monthly talks on urbanism and architecture, on October 26 had the Kensington Expressway as a topic. Panelists included: an artist whose work regards Humboldt Parkway, an architecture professor and acknowledged expert on Frederick Law Olmsted, and a planner involved in the removal of Rochester’s Inner Loop Expressway. As the letter points out, the speakers were all white males.
For context, Eugene V. Debs Hall is a non-profit social hall that will soon open in a long vacant tavern at 483 Peckham Street. The hall is named for the five-time Socialist Party presidential candidate and champion of the working class. A. Philip Randolph, who knew Debs personally, called him “a crusader of the oppressed, with a passionate dedication to peace, [and] social and racial justice.” Our recent omission of Black/African American participation in the Kensington Expressway panel was thoughtless and inconsistent with Debs’ name.
I recognize the error in planning a speaking event that included no Black presenters on a topic that overwhelmingly impacts Black residents. We do not intend to crowd out voices that have long fought to reverse the devastating decision to build the Kensington Expressway. We aim to be a supporter and collaborator.
Eugene V. Debs Hall offers an apology and pledge to do better. We thank the letter writer for his or her passion, which will be needed in the fight ahead to restore Humboldt Parkway and reclaim what the Kensington Expressway has taken from Buffalo’s East Side. We want to listen and we want to do better as we know we need to do better. Thank you again for the wake up call!
When I look at how the world has become beset with fear and the burdens created only to serve the interest of the few against the interest of the many, I am outraged.
How could anyone, any creature, any man or human being in God’s Creation be so brazen, so ignorant, so weak, racist and so careless of God and the Creation that has been created to serve us all, impose the burden of their fear on everyone else? It is appalling. For White fear to forever be the Burden of Black People is morally wrong. It is also spiritually and metaphysically unnatural. From my understanding it is contrary to everything that the whole idea of a Just, Merciful and Benevolent God represents. I believe that God says that no one can bear the burden of another. I am talking about White people’s fears, real or imagined and the burden of that fear that has been imposed on Black people for generations through laws and policies that have lessened and stripped us of opportunities available to others. Which, to me, is all outside of the natural laws of Creation as understood by our ancestors. To me I think these ideas were encapsulated in the principles of Maat meant to govern all universes and beings in Creation.
For example, how is Black Humanity affirmed without remembering our experience through the lens of our past that allows us to move forward like the Sankofa Bird while always being sure to enact the protocols of our cultural imperative? In studying the Black Cultural imperative, I find that it is necessary to insure that at each stage of our individual and collective development we are required to find wholeness again. Meaning that to complete the journey to the wellness and liberation that our righteous ancestors envisioned for all of us it is necessary that we complete the imperative of healing before we move on the next stage. That way we don’t carry the baggage of trauma with us into each iteration of who we become in the world. That means in order for us to move on we must be made whole again at each stage of the process.
That is restorative justice wherein those who have harmed us or those who we have harmed need amends to be made so that atonement, at onement as God ordained, be accom-
plished within the human family. I think God set it up that way knowing that our cultural beingness requires repair.
In my understanding from the works of one of our foremost scholars, Dr. Maulana Karenga, our cultural imperative is based on the “Serudj Ta," i.e., to raise up that which is in ruins, to repair that which is damaged, to rejoin that which is lacking, to strengthen that which is weakened, to set right that which is wrong, and to make flourish that which is insecure and undeveloped, so that all humanity can return to the rope of The Divine which is what invites us to live in the balance, harmony and order that God intended for us all.
I say this in response to the cry of so many of our people about “moving on and not getting caught up in disagreements about our past.” For me the bottom line is that I cannot reconcile my present condition and future aspiration until my past is satisfied and in order for that to happen, I must find the wholeness that God intended for us at each stage of our development.
So, when I think about the final sincere apology from this government followed by reparations, those are the ideas that come to my mind/spirit. Reparations manifesting the sincerity of the apology from the Government of The United States for the wrong inflicted on Black people from Africa, during the transatlantic slave trade, and our sojourn in America for over 400 years; 250 years of stolen labor followed by 150 years of continued terrorism, discrimination and enforced oppression, through law, policy and practice by The United States government. Our forward movement should not be allowed to be downgraded by skipping any stage of our development. That is the natural development of restorative justice; making amends to Black people and allowing for the At Onement that will give meaning to the Oneness of The Human Family as God meant it to be.
Our government, through our elected President, Joe Bidden, has given hundreds of Billions of dollars in aid all over the world. Surely, our government can find the means to begin the release of however many dollars we calculate are owed to Black people, for the sins committed against us here in America during the transatlantic slave trade and its terrible aftermath.
On December 26, Billy Dix cane to school lookin' very fly. He was dashikied down and beaded back-his friends all wondered why.
"Habari gani?" he asked when greeting and they looked at him in wonder.
“What kind of trip is this brother on?”they whispered to one another.
Billy Dix went around that entire day with a smile from ear to ear. His friends could only shake their heads, his behavior was really weird. When they said Hello, Billy D replied with words they didn't know. On the 26th-"Umoja, my man!" This brother has got to go!
His strange behavior continued on for two or three more days when, finally, his friends decided to ask him about his ways.
"Hey, Billy D, what's going down? What kind of thing is this?
You been acting strange and saying things -something is amiss!”
“Why, my friends," said Billy “there's really nothing strange. I'm deep into the Kwanzaa spirit that's what's caused the change.” They heard what Billy had to say but didn't understandWhat is Kwanzaa, anyway? Turn us on, my man!
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word For an African celebration. Kwanzaa lasts for seven days And it’s filled with jubilation. It’s a time to think Of the year gone by And the coming year And a time to have some fun.
Kwanzaa is a serious thing –I do not take it lightly. For seven days you celebrate By lighting candles nightly. The candles stand for various things That guide and make life better. Kwanzaa is a brotherhood thing Where everyone comes together.
“Habari gani" means "how you doin’?" Umoja means unity. If you really want to check things out, Come celebrate tonight with me.”
His friends went over Billy’s house to check this Kwanzaa out-And by the time they were ready to Leave, he’d answered all their doubts.
The next day at school They were all real cool “Habari gani?” echoed everywhere. There were smiles and laughter and serious thought –The Kwanzaa spirit was in the air!
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HO! HO! HOTEP! Kente Claus made his annual trek to the Michigan Street African Heritage Corridor for Soulful Christmas last weekend! The free community event drew a large crowd of children and their parents and featured arts and crafts, a Christmas Market Place, a Youth Christmas choir performance, storytelling, music (thanks WUFO), treats and of course, a chance to meet Kente Claus! Hats off to organizers for a beautiful afternoon of fun for the children! Challenger Photos
Deyanna and her family assert was an accident and domino effect from the police not following their own protocol that evening. Facing two counts of assault in the first degree, the mother of five faces 25 years in prison.
-The Devin Horne CaseDevin Horne was 17 years old when the guilty verdict for murder in the 2nd degree and robbery in the 1st degree were read to him by a nearly all White jury of his peers. Trenton Sink is the name of the young man who was murdered on March 29, 2021. Devin would have been 16 at the time. Calvin Clemons, who has already pleaded guilty to the murder charge on August 11, 2022, was not called as a witness against Devin during the trial and is facing a possible sentence of life in prison. The two co-defendants called against Devin, Shemiah Gatewood-Lamar and Megan Ad-
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ams, took lesser plea deals of robbery in the 2nd degree, and although older than Devin, will likely use youthful offender status to evade jail time.
A 330.30 motion is set to be heard in Devin’s case on January 19, 2023, due to a notice of appearance being filed by new representation, Carl DeVyver and Robert Goldstein, experienced appellate attorneys. That date will likely be changed. The 330.30 motion is used to set aside or modify the verdict or any part thereof. The 330.30 motion may be granted if there are any grounds for appeal contained within the court records, improper conduct of a juror or anybody in relation to a juror that may affect Mr. Horne’s rights, or any new evidence discovered since the trial that could alter the verdict.
Cariol Horne, mother of Devin Horne, asserts “Devin didn’t murder anyone.”
If the judge moves to vacate the previous verdict, Devin will likely face a new trial.
For information on how to get involved, please contact BuffaloVictims@gmail.com
The Buffalo Bills outlasted the New York Jets 20 -12, in a cold, blustery defensive battle that finally went the Bills way, but barely.
The Jets are an upcoming team under second year head coach Robert Saleh, the first Arab-American Muslim to coach an NFL team. Saleh has the Jets playing with skill, passion and toughness, especially on the defensive side of the football. Nevertheless, the Bills prevailed in another game that tested their mettle but, in the end, brought out the best in them, especially on defense.
The Bills have faced and so far, overcome a ton of adversity, probably more than any other team in the league. The latest body blow was the loss of Von ‘Big Daddy’ Miller to a season ending knee injury. Miller was acquired by Buffalo to be the last piece in the Super Bowl puzzle. He was to be their ‘closer;’ the man who could change the tide of a tight contest with his veteran array of defensive skills, including his great pass rushing ability. That possibility seems now to have melted away like remnants from the pre-Thanksgiving snow storm that greeted our Turkey Day dinner.
The question that begs to be asked is, just how many more body blow type injuries can the Bills withstand before their edifice begins to collapse? The answer, I believe, is however many more it takes. The Bills have shown resilience and then some, in the face of what has been a season long plague of major injuries,to which the Bills have responded with a quiet aplomb – meeting the challenge every week of a new player(s) having to stand in the gap.
While Miller will be absent from the lineup, ‘Big Daddy’ will remain a vital presence in the Bills Super Bowl chase. I call him ‘Big Daddy’ (no one else does) because that is who he is on both the field and in the locker room. Fortunately, the veteran Miller will remain a vital presence in the Bills locker room, all the while coaching up his eager pupils. All season long, Miller has been like an OG, showing the way for younger guys like Greg Rousseau, AJ Epenesa, Boogie Basham, et al. Those three, along with guys like Ed Oliver, Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano and others, are all anxious to show that they can step up as a collective unit to fill the void that ‘Big Daddy’ leaves. I am confident it will happen. While the Buffalo offense had its struggles, the defense was a hard hitting and opportunistic bunch that matched the kind of ‘smash mouth’ intensity that the Jets now bring to the table under Coach Saleh.
The bright side of the injury bug is that a lot of players are now coming back, while at the same time, the replacement guys – players like Damar Hamlin, Christian Benford, Kair Elam, and others - have gained valuable playing experience, which will certainly pay off for the Bills down the road.
Up next are the Miami Dolphins and a chance for the Bills to avenge their early season loss to the fish. I expect that this will be just another bump in the road in Buffalo’s inexorable journey to the post-season and beyond. Not that I’m discounting the Dolphins mind you. They are a solid team with a great receiving corps. It’s just that the Bills now have the table set up perfectly for them.
Right now, the Bills control their own post-season destiny and by winning out, they can assure themselves of the top seed in the AFC, which gives them a week to rest up, and most importantly, will secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs. And make no mistake about it, Highmark Stadium will be a scary place for a vising team this time of year.
So, the Bills cannot afford to stumble and I don’t think they will. They have been battle tested in the crucible of mishap and adversity and will not be weary now. They know all too well that the final battle still lies ahead.
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(Ed. Note: Here's a look at the championship team's season stats, game stats and highlight performance! The Tigers won their first NYS Public High School Athletic Association Class AA state championship December 4, beating Newburgh Free Academy 48-8 inside Syracuse University's JMA Wireless Dome. Bennett players Rashard Perry and Jayden Lewis were also chosen Dick Gallagher Buffalo News High School Football Co-Players of the Year! They were featured in a full page spread in the Dec.10 Buffalo News. Tigers Coach Steve McDuffie is the first Black person to win an NYSPHSAA football state championship! Next Thursday, Dec. 22, Bennett High will celebrate Coach McDuffie and his team with a parade! Congratulations Tigers! You've made us all so proud!)
By Patrick J. Foster
Following are the season stats and the game stats from last Sunday's State Championship Game, as well as highlighted performances:
Jayden Lewis -- Senior All NYS had 250 all purpose yards and 287 punting and kicking yards. He scored the game's first TD with an 80 run off tackle and he rushed for 186 yards on 13 carries. He scored 3 touchdowns on the day -- the 80 yard rush, another 39 yard rush in the second half, and a high jumping 25 yard TD reception from Antonio Davis III. Lewis also had an interception on defense and 5 tackles and a pass deflection.
Ja'Meer Thomas -- Thomas had another spectacular performance, scooping up a Newburgh fumble in the second quarter and taking it 90 yards for a touchdown. He then made the acrobatic play of the game reaching backward to pick off a Goldback pass. Thomas caught a 25 yard TD from Davis for another touchdown to make it two for the day. On defense, he had 3 tackles, 1 for a loss of 3 and the interception and fumble recovery run for a TD.
Antonio Davis III -- the All WNY HM was 6 of 13 for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he ran for key first downs with 36 yards rushing. Davis finished the season 92 of 170 for 1,796 yards and 22 touchdowns thrown. He had only 2 interceptions all season, one of the best TD to Int. ratios in WNY. Davis's steady, poised presence and passing acumen is a major reason Bennett returned to the state championship this year and won the title.
Shamier Land - the sophomore RB had a strong game at the JMA Dome, rushing for 80 yards on 8 carries and bursting out for a 55 yard TD in the fourth quarter. He also had 3 solo tackles in the championship.
Rashard Perry -- the senior ALL NYS defensive tackle and Trench Trophy Winner had 10 tackles including 3 for losses and 1 sack for minus 6 yards, and a QB hurry. Perry finished the year with 104 tackles, 24 for losses, 14 sacks for 89 yards, and 14 QB hurries.
Xzavier Goodman - the senior All WNY 2021 was the team's lead tackler for the season, finishing with 131 tackles, 2 tackles for losses, 2 interceptions for 41 yards, 8 passes deflected, 1 fumble recovered and 1 fumble forced. In the state championship, he had 12 tackles, 1 of them for a loss of 2, 1 forced fumble, and 2 pass deflections.
Jason Gwan -- the senior ALL WNY 2021 had 3 tackles, two of them for losses of 5 yards, in a stout presence on the defensive front throughout the playoffs. Gwan finished with 34 tackles, 7 tackles for losses, 2 sacks, 3 QB hurries, and a pass deflection. Gwan is a starter on both offensive and defensive lines and a key factor in the strength of both of these units.
Darrell Hamilton -- the junior defensive end was all over the field Sunday, garnering 9 tackles, 2 sacks for 18 yards, a forced fumble, a pass deflection, and 2 QB hurries. Hamilton has been an instrumental player in the Tigers run to the state championship both as an offensive weapon at fullback and a defensive end. Hamilton finished the season with 82 tackles, 23 tackles for losses and he led the team in QB sacks with 17 for minus 121 yards, a key interception pick 6 in the Orchard Park playoff game and 8 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovered, and 3 pass deflections.
Kahmari Cook -- the Junior linebacker had a strong game Sunday with 12 tackles, 2 of them for losses of 3 yards, and he has 82 tackles, 11 for losses, and 4 sacks on the season. In the second half of the season, Cook was one of the team's lead tacklers game in and game out in conjunction with Xzavier Goodman and Darrell Hamilton.
Jazier Fluker -- the junior defensive end had 7 tackles, a QB hurry, and a fumble recovery for the Tigers on championship Sunday.
Noah McDuffie -- the sophomore free safety had 6 tackles and a pass deflection in Sunday's championship.
p.m. The parade will include six buses of students of parents, staff, and alumni.
Demari Clemons - the freshman corner had 5 tackles in Sunday's championship.
Aaron Roseboro -- the junior WR/DB had 5 tackles and a pass deflection in the championship and played a key role containing Newburgh's top receiver #81.
(Patrick J. Foster is a Social Studies Teacher, NUSTEP/Niagara University Instructor, and Varsity Basketball Coach at International Prep @ Grover Cleveland High School.)
"Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger" -Tao Te Ching
The atmosphere was electric for this playoff-like game between the Akron Zips and the UB Bulls. The Akron Zips were looking to play spoiler as they were leading early in the game 16-0. But that's when the Bulls fought back. About 9 minutes after an Alex McNulty 43hour field goal, the UB Bulls with 30 seconds left in the first half would get in the end zone on a 38 yard touchdown pass from Cole Snyder to Justin Marshall. The halftime score would be 16-10 Akron. After 11 1/2 minutes of back and forth battling from Akron and UB, the Bulls would pull ahead with three and a half minutes left in the third on another Cole Snyder to Justin Marshall hook up. This time from 6 yards out and UB would take a 17-16 lead to end the third quarter. The fourth quarter was nothing short of intense as the Akron Zips would come right back with a 17 yard touchdown run from Clyde Price III to put the Zips back on top 22-17 before they failed on a two-point conversion try. The battle was far from over as the Bulls would drive down the field only for Cole Snyder to make his first mistake of the game as he threw an interception with three and a half minutes left. The Akron bench went bonkers as you can hear them screaming "No Bowl Game for you guys this year". But as we have seen in past, you should never celebrate too early. Because on the next play, the Akron Zips running back would fumble the football without being touched giving the Bulls the ball back with enough time to drive. The UB stampede kicked in and drove the ball down the field and on 4th down Cole Snyder hooked up with Quian Williams for a 16 yard touchdown with 1:15 left. The Bulls would go on to become Bowl eligible for the fourth time in five years as they defeated the Zips who should have kept their lips zipped 23-22. Congratulations to Coach Maurice Lindquist and the UB Bulls. The UB bulls will play Georgia Southern in the Camellia Bowl on December 27th at Noon EST time. The Bulls will see a familiar face in this one as they will be facing their former starting quarterback Kyle Vantrease.
Deion Sanders has accepted a new coaching position. The University of Colorado Buffaloes Football program will be very excited to obtain the HBCU Jackson State Coach who coached his team to a undefeated season in regular season play.
Lamar Jackson suffered a knee sprain injury that may have the star Baltimore Ravens quarterback out for some time.
Jimmy Garoppolo will be out for the remaining of the Season as he suffered a broken foot injury against the Miami Dolphins
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nally the Bills return home to Jan. 8 to close out the regular season against New England Patriots. Prediction the Bills will force the Patriots to run for the buses in a 30 – 17 win. Enjoy the rest of the regular season and see my next column in the January 12th, 2023 Edition. Happy Holidays, Kwanzaa to you and your family. Continue not make every day your Day!!!
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Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the Chautauqua Center – Behavioral Health Unit Project on 12/23/2022 at 2:00pm. Please fax bids (716-822-4367) or email (mcalway@rpoakhill.com) prior to 2:00 pm. There will not be a pre-bid meeting. The scope of work includes millwork, hollow metal doors, glazing, carpentry, flooring, painting, specialties, fire protection, plumbing , electrical, etc. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange. This project is open shop and tax exempt. ***W/MBE participation is encouraged.
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Notice is hereby given that the Erie County Board of Health on the 27th day of September 2022 made a motion calling for a public hearing to be held concerning revisions to the Erie County Sanitary Code Article IV, including new Section 15.
A public hearing will be conducted by the Erie County Board of Health on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon in the Erie County Board Room 1402 of the Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street in the City of Buffalo, New York to hear all persons interested in this matter.
The proposed revisions are available for public inspection in the offices of the Erie County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health located at 503 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214. And in the offices of all Town, Village and City Clerks in Erie County.
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The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (“BMHA”) has made available copies for review of Significant Amendments to the BMHA 2022 Annual Agency Plan. Individuals interested in reviewing the amendments to the Plan may do so by visiting the BMHA Administrative Office located at 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY, Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and/or via the BMHA’s website www.bmhahousing. com.
Written comments should be sent to the attention of Gillian D. Brown, Executive Director, BMHA, 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. The deadline for submitting comments is Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm.
A public hearing of the 2022 Agency Plan will be held on Thursday January 26, 2023 at 10:00am at 300 Perry Street.
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) and the Buffalo and Erie County Industrial Land Development Corporation (ILDC) are seeking quotations from qualified environmental/engineering service firms to assist the agencies in due diligence efforts in connection with the purchase and redevelopment of brownfield and various property sites in Erie County.
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FRI. DEC. 16
Black Monarchy Pop- Up Store at Twin Petrels Seltzer, 1250 Niagara St. 4-9 PM
Christmas Dinner Party for Seniors, 5 - 9 p.m. at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center 3242 Main Street. Admission $35 call 716-8321010 ext. 206.
JAZZ NIGHT @ THE Dorothy J. Collier Center, 6-8p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Free . (716)882-0602
SAT. DEC. 17
Black Monarchy Pop- Up Store at Twin Petrels Seltzer, 1250 Niagara St. 12- 5 PM Caption
*Tracy E. Singletary In Concert "The Christmas Piano Classics" featuring Tracey E. Singletary & Grandsons, 2 p.m. . FREE, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Auditorium 1 Lafayette Square.
MON. DEC. 19
Line Dance Fitness, 12 Noon Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St. Seniors 55+Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.co
MON. DEC. 19
NEW! Hustle for Health Line Dancing with "Jazzy T" 12 noon at Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E Delavan Ave, FREE www.HustleforHealth.com
TUES. DEC. 20
Free Line Dance Class, Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica, BEGINNER 11a.m.-3p.m.; ADVANCED 12-1 p.m. (716)882-0602.
WED. DEC.21
Line Dance Fitness, 11 a.m. Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St.; Seniors 55+ Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.com
Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 12 Noon, M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza.
THURS. DEC.22
Bennett High School FOOTBALL CAMPS PARADE leaves Bennett at 10:30 a.m., cross Main Street and continue onto Hertel Avenue, turn left onto Delaware Avenue, and end at Niagara Square 12:15 p.m.
MON. DEC. 26
Line Dance Fitness, 12 Noon Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St. Seniors 55+Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.com
NEW! Hustle for Health Line Dancing with "Jazzy T "12p.m. at Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E Delavan Ave, FREE www.HustleforHealth.com
TUES. DEC. 27
Free Line Dance Class, Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica, BEGINNER 11a.m.-3p.m.; ADVANCED 12-1 p.m. (716)882-0602.
WED. DEC. 28
Line Dance Fitness, 11 a.m. Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St.; Seniors 55+ Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.com
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