CHALLENGER COMMUNITY NEWS

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A Black History Tribute

Four Local Black Women Secure Historic Grants To Continue The Work Of Redressing Rochester Avenues

By RASHAD J. SMITH

As we celebrate Black History Month with triumphant stories from the past, it's critically important that we acknowledge the work of local Black leaders committed to actively addressing harmful conditions that exist in many Rochester neighborhoods--primarily where Black residents live, learn, and play.

Leading the work to build up Black communities can be complicated, demanding, and in all, impossible without appropriate financial support. Thanks to the leadership of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in securing more than $250 Million for the Rochester-Finger Lakes region through the Omnibus Spending Package, four Rochester Black women leaders - Reenah Golden, Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, Olivia KassoumAmadou and Wanda Ridgeway - can agree that this is what equitable action looks like.

When Reenah Golden founded and strategically placed Avenue Blackbox Theatre in 2018 in the heart of the historic Joseph Avenue neighborhood, she filled a 48 year void of performing arts spaces in the northeast quadrant. The theatre is the first and only performing arts venue in the northeast district of Rochester. The Avenue Blackbox Theatre offers affordable, culturally rich experiences curated by artists of color, youth, LGBTQIA+ and those traditionally marginalized or silenced.

Through the Omnibus Spending Package, Golden secured The Avenue a $750K grant to sustain enhance youth and educational programming, create full-time and part-time jobs, and

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Where Do the Buffalo Bills Go from Here?

It’s another early exit from the Playoffs and Buffalo Bills brain trust must roll up their sleeves and rebuild this team for a championship run.

The mistakes by Head Coach Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane must be overcome. For starters they paid Josh Allen a year early when they did not have to along with trading their 22nd draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings for Stefan Diggs. It’s a great trade for the short term but in the long run the Bills should have held on to the pick and selected Justin Jefferson. He’s now regarded as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and most importantly still on his rookie contract and would have allowed the Bills to sign key players to the team. Bills GM Brandon Beane signed tight end Dawson Knox to a hefty contract extension during training camp instead of working on a deal for Middle Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. The Baltimore Ravens have signed their newly acquired Middle Linebacker Roquan Smith to the highest contract for a Middle Linebacker in the NFL. I see Tremaine Edmunds leaving the Bills to a team like the New York Giants to become the next highest paid linebacker. The Bills must revamp their entire offensive line by not resigning center Mitch Morse, guard Roger Saffold, and possibly often injured tackle Spencer Brown. The Bills major problem is several of their recent draft picks have not panned out. AJ Espensa has been a bust on the defensive side of the ball along with the slow development of Greg Rosseau has hampered the defensive front where a 34-year-old man Von Miller was leading the way. The Bills must also deal with Ed Oliver’s contract extension along with 21 free agents. Continued Page 4

Sounds of History Sounds of History

COMMUNITY BUILDERS: Left to Right: Reenah Golden, Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, Olivia KassoumAmadou and Wanda Ridgeway

HARRIETT TUBMAN 300s: The Harriet Tubman 300s, Inc. held their holiday party recently at Manna @ Northland Restaurant. One new member was inducted. Seated: L-R Diane Scarver, Gloria Long-Bryant, Patricia Moss,Velma Ferguson, Cheryl Olive, Rosemary Hicks, Jacqueline White. Standing: L-R Jasmine Scott, Yolanda "Peaches" Gantt, Patricia Coleman Shoulders (Emeritus), Dawn Hunter, Barbara Miller-Williams, Diana CummingsFlorence Williams, Geri McKnight, Linda D. Young, Linda Diana Johnson, Priscilla Hill. Not Pictured: Barbara J. Jones, Ruby Olive, Renee Wardlaw, Elizabeth Caffee, and Myra Robinson-Moses.

Wyatt Resolution Seeks to Limit Traffic Along Route 33 Exits During Future Winter Storms and Emergencies

University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt has put forth a resolution that calls for the New York State Department of Transportation to install Emergency Mechanical Arms along Route 33 in the City of Buffalo.

In the resolution, it states that during the Christmas Blizzard of 2022 some community members still tried to drive during the worst parts of this storm on this vital route, got stuck and were not able to safely exit Route 33.

With Route 33 being a vital route for many within the City of Buffalo and the surrounding community, Wyatt is calling for collaboration with the New York State Department of Transportation advocating for the ‘emergency mechanical arms’ on route 33 that would assist in limiting traffic during future winter weather storms and emergencies.

The main objective of this resolution is to ensure that all residents are kept out of harm’s way during such hazardous weather conditions.

BMHA Board Approves 10% Rent Increase For Marine Drive

The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a 10% rent increase for its 616-unit Marine Drive Apartments development.

The increase is expected to take effect in early 2024. Rents at the development were increased by 10% in December 2019.

BMHA Executive Director Gillian D. Brown said the rent boost at Marine Drive is financially necessary, and that even with the increase Marine Drive Apartments will still be running at a deficit.

Tyre Nichols' death was more than police brutality.

uneral services were held for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis on Wednesday. Tyre died three days after five Black police officers brutally beat him at a traffic stop on Jan. 7. So far, six police officers have been suspended for their involvement in Nichols’ death. The five Black officers have been fired and charged with second-degree murder. They are due in court on February 17 for their arraignment.

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-Rev. Danté Stewart-

"I saw two officers kicking him the way we used to get burned and lynched,” writer and speaker Rev. Danté Stewart said in an interview soon after viewing the horrifying video. “They had no pity.

“That was more than police brutality," he continued. "That was a lynching. They wanted to kill him because, in some sense, lynching is about the spectacle. It's about what someone with power does to another human being to ride and rid them of every ounce of their dignity and put it in the public ...

“When those in the past put Black people up on the noose, it was a message to them: This is our estimation of your life, and much more, this is our hatred of your life. And when Tyre Nichols was beaten and the just immense disregard to him, it showed us in public once again the estimation of Black life, White racism and White supremacy.”

Rev. Stewart also pointed out that “Just because Black people are present doesn't mean anti-Blackness is absent.”

He continued: “History tells the story that it doesn't matter who has the badge. The badge has power that whiteness has given it in the world, whether one is able to stop a person because they believe that they are criminal or they believe they're in the wrong place, or they believe that they shouldn't be doing what they're doing. That is a power that has been given to them, that has been inherited from the inception of this nation.

“As a Black person, when I get the badge, or when I get the ball, my race is in some sense under the shadow and the covering of it. So it doesn't matter who it is. It is about what policing has meant and has done to us and continues to do to us. So, yes, the historical record shows that no matter who they are or where they come from, policing does something to people in this country. We know it and we better deal with it.”

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Civil Rights leader Rev. AL Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy at Tyre’s funeral, had harsh words for the Black officers charged with the Killing.

“In a city where Dr. King gave his life, not far away from that balcony, you beat a brother to death.

“There’s nothing more insulting and offensive, to those of us that fight to open doors that you walked through, (for you to) act like the folks we had to fight for to get you through them doors. You didn’t get on the police department by yourself,” Sharpton said. Sharpton said he believes that if Nichols had been White “you wouldn’t have beat him like that,” referring to the five former officers...."All he wanted to do was go home."

“You don’t fight crime by becoming criminals yourself… That ain’t the police. That’s punks.”

“In the city where they killed the dreamer (Dr. King), what has happened to the dream? The city where the dreamer laid down and shed his blood, you have the unmitigated gall to beat your brother, chase him down and beat him some more?"

He compared the incident to the biblical story about Joseph who was thrown in the pit by his own brothers and nobody came to help him – “like nobody came to help Tyre.”

"I come to Memphis today to tell you the same mistake Joseph’s brothers made is the mistake you made. You thought you threw Joseph in a pit…Dr. King’s dream in a pit… …but every time you throw something in a pit God takes the pit and raises it up and changes the whole world."

Sharpton vowed to keep fighting and called for the passage of the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act no mater how long it takes. The legislation would ban choke holds and end qualified immunity for law enforcement. It would also prohibit racial and religious profiling.

Vice President Kamala Harris who made remarks at the funeral, also called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act.

Rev. Danté Stewart, the author of Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle, is a speaker and a writer whose work in the areas of race, religion, and politics has been featured on CNN and in The Washington Post, ... Shoutin’ in the Fire is available at Amazon. com·https://www.amazon.com His comments were Excerpted from an WBUR interview, a nonprofit news organization.

Slave Patrols: The Origins Of Modern Day Policing

"Tough on crime" laws have put an unprecedented number of non-violent offenders behind bars and our neighborhoods feel no more secure. This system has deep roots in slavery.

The origins of modern-day policing can be traced back to the "Slave Patrol." The earliest formal slave patrol was created in the Carolinas in the early 1700s with one mission: to establish a system of terror and squash slave uprisings with the capacity to pursue, apprehend, and return runaway slaves to their owners. Tactics included the use of excessive force to control and produce desired slave behavior.

Slave Patrols continued until the end of the Civil War and the passage of the 13th Amendment. Following the Civil War, during Reconstruction, slave patrols were replaced by militia-style groups who were empowered to control and deny access to equal rights to freed Africans. They relentlessly and systematically enforced Black Codes, strict local and state laws that regulated and restricted access to labor, wages, voting rights, and general freedoms for formerly enslaved people.

In 1868, ratification of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution technically granted equal protections to African Americans — essentially abolishing Black Codes. Jim Crow laws and state and local statutes that

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1859 Slave Patrol Badge on the left.

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“That was a lynching.”

Kiwi: A Tiny Little Wonder

Kiwi is the familiar little brown fuzzy skinned fruit that's bright green on the inside and deliciously tangy to the tastebuds (unless really ripe). But did you know it also has a sweeter, softer and less acidic variety that's yellow on the inside? Both types will add to your healthy lifestyle and can help combat / prevent illness.

Like most fruits the kiwi is loaded with beneficial vitamins, (more C than an orange), minerals, antioxidants and flavonoids. The fruit is rich in iron and also contains enzymes that act as a super aid in digestion and helps reduce acid reflux flare ups. ( I've tried them for this and it's true and works!) Eating kiwi also helps with elimination. On the prevention front, including them regularly in your regiment can help combat osteoarthritis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.

Kiwi also has compounds that act like blood thinners similar to aspirin! It's truly a powerful fruit and you can find them year round at Lexington Co-Op, Wegmans,Tops among other markets. The next time you slice open a Kiwi let the vibrant insides add a little color therapy to your life and don’t worry about the little black seeds; those beauties are loaded with omega3 fatty acids that are excellent for cognitive and heart health. Why wait, give this powerful tiny wonder-fruit a try! Enjoy Good Health.

Kitchen Medicine

"Kitchen Medicine," presented by Bru Apothecary in collaboration with Salud Market, will be held on Monday February 6th from 4-7p.m. at Salud Market, 1832 Main St., Buffalo.

The event will include live demos, introduction to herbs, fresh samples, juicing tips and a wellness gift of choice. Tickets available on Eventbrite.com. Please register online.

Did You Know

According to research it has been found that about 8% of Black Americans are vegan or vegetarian, compared to only about 3% of other Americans.

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The Cincinnati Bengals continued to poke the sleeping bear (Chiefs) by calling them Arrowhead Stadium, Burrowhead stadium, along with other disrespectful comments throughout the week leading up to the game. The Kansas City Chiefs with MVP QB Patrick Mahomes (who is everything Josh Allen is not) put on another magical performance on one leg in the second half to lead his team to a 23-20 win over the Bengals. The Chiefs all-pro defensive tackle Chris Jones said : “Don’t Ever Disrespect Arrowhead Stadium at G-E-H-A. We’re not a team that talks, we’re not a team that taunts. We just go out and play the game respectfully.” That’s what the Chiefs did in winning the AFC Championship game. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval got into the disrespect act by saying “Joe Burrow is Mahomes father and that Kansas City is named after another state, that’s really weird. ” What’s weird is that a mayor would go that far with disrespectful talk. Mayor Pureval did apologize for his foolish banter after a backlash of negative news stories regarding his statements during a Proclamation Day for the Bengals.

I also predicted that The Philadelphia Eagles, led by their Head Coach and Western New York native Nick Siranni of Ellicottville, NY would put a beat down on an injury plagued San Francisco 49’ers team (final score 31 – 7). This game was over before halftime when the 49’ers QB’s Brock Purdy and backup Josh Johnson were both injured in the game. The Eagles defense is very physical and young QB Jalen Hurts did not turn over the football with a strong running game. ” We’ve got new moments,” Hurts said, “new moments and new times.” Hurts led the soaring Eagles with one of the four rushing touchdowns in the game. This Super Bowl LVII will be a breath of fresh air with Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid going up against his former team that he could never get over the top. I will have my prediction in my next edition along with coverage from Phoenix, Arizona.

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Nanny's Nook Quality Day Care Receives 2023 Buffalo Award

Nanny's Nook Quality Day Care Center, Inc., has been selected for the 2023 Buffalo Award in the Child Care Center category by the Buffalo Award Program.

Each year, the Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. The exceptional companies help make the Buffalo area a great place to live, work and play.

Michell Frazier is the visionary young founder, entrepreneur and owner of Nanny's Nook, located at located at 1495 Jefferson Avenue.

The 2023 Buffalo Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. It was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Congratulations Ms. Frazier!

BETC 13 Week Entry Level Construction Training

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Siana McLean Joins Up with Richards and Jurusik

Richards and Jurusik LLP have joined with immigration attorney Siana McLean. She will continue her practice in the area of U.S. immigration law with the firm. McLean is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and practices in both U.S. immigration court and the board of immigration appeals.

The BETC will be holding a free info session on February 7 for their 13 Week Entry Level Construction Training Program. Get hands on experience and gain skills for high demand jobs. Classes are Monday – Thursdays 8:30am – Noon at New Hope Education Center 175 Jefferson Ave. Direct job placements are available after completing the course. Contact 716 888-7088 ext. 111 or 716 856JOBS (5627) for information.

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racial segregation swiftly took their place. By the 1900s, local municipalities began to establish police departments to enforce local laws in the East and Midwest, including Jim Crow laws. Local municipalities leaned on police to enforce and exert excessive brutality on African Americans who violated any Jim Crow law. Jim Crow Laws continued through the end of the 1960s. Source: NAACP Empowerment Program/History Explained

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Attorney McLean Are

FAITH & FAMILY

BIBLE STUDY EVERY THURSDAY

THE DOROTHY COLLIER CENTER features Bible Study every Thursday from 12 noon – 1 p.m., 118 E. Utica St., virtually on zoom or in person. For more info call (716) 882-0602.

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HEALING AND DELIVERANCE CONFERENCE

A “Healing and Deliverance Conference” hosted by Elder Nee Nee Harvey of This is God’s Ministry featuring guest speaker Apostle Alfred Lester of “Sowing Seeds in The Latter Days,” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb 4 at 12 noon at the Faith Church of God in Christ, 814 Broad

Dorothy Collier Book Club

The Dorothy Collier Community Center’s FREE Book Club began Feb. 1 ! Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Martin Luther King Jr. will be read and discussed on Wednedays at 12 noon,118East Utica.

•To register: https://form.jotform. com/210115770665149

•Call (716) 882-0602 if you prefer to participate via Zoom.

You can purchase the book at Zawadi Books located @ 1382 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, Bookstore Hours: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Bookstore Phone: 716.903.6740 .

GENERATIONS

YOUTH FOCUSED OPPORTUNITIES

M&T Bank in partnership with Raising A Mogul and Zandra Beauty hosting Free Kid-preneurs Workshop for kids 7-18yrs of age on February 23,10am-3pm at Seneca One ( M&T Tech Academy) 1 Seneca Street on floor #23. (meals provided). RSVP at sarnold1@mtb.com or dm @ raisingamogul_ on Instagram.

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FEBRUARY

Congratulations AAU Championship Winners

The Unit 13U Division Wins X Gen Arctic Thunder West Division

The team worked hard and took home the trophy two weeks ago .All of the team members include Gary Alexander, Jerome Shanklin, Malak Bontzolakes, Elijah Jones, Damir Hennings, Marquis Harris,Christian Gill,Korey Burnett ,Jordan March, CJ Gerome.(some of whom are not pictured) Coach Marcus Harris is pictured with the team, rear left). This past weekend the team did Circuit play in New Jersey for Marquee Hoops. ~Challenger Photo

9-Year-Old Harlem Poet Brought Down the House at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Inauguration

Make a Splash and Become A Certified Buffalo Lifeguard

Registration is underway for February Red Cross certified Lifeguard training sessions. City of Buffalo youth ages 16-21 are encouraged to apply for this free earn while you learn opportunity making $20 per hour. The training is from Monday Feb. 20 through Friday Feb. 24, 8:30-5p.m. at Cazenovia pool on Abbott Road. Pre-Registration is required visit: www.surveymonkey. com/r/PALLifeguardCertification22-23 to register.

Empower 716 Young Entrepreneurs of Color Awards

F A M I L I E S M A K I N G H I S T O R Y , T O G E T H E R February 11, 2023 10am-1pm Strong Community Schools Presents: Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School 1 MLK Park 14211 Roller skating Snack Making Drumming Snow Globe Making Robotics BINGO Healing through Art Swimming Make a Zen Garden Breakfast & lunch Taste Testing STEM Games Give a Ways & Prizes. FREE Open to the public. 14 yrs. and younger need an adult 18 or older to attend.

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Kayden Hern, 9, of Harlem, NY brought an entire auditorium of people to their feet as he recited a poem he calls “In My Mind.” Kayden’s oratory grabbed headlines after he delivered a thoughtprovoking poem on race during New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Jan. 1 inauguration. “I heard my ancestor cry. They help clear the path so others do not have to die. Justice and peace, father please help me. That is what I heard in my mind,” Kayden aid during his recitation.

The first annual Young Entrepreneurs of Color Awards gala being held on March 23 will recognize and celebrate young entrepreneurs of color in WNY. Nominations must be submitted electronically no later than February 3, by 5p.m. Self-Nominations will not be accepted. For the nomination Form and entry details go to www.empower716.com

Success+Me Young Entrepre- neur Pitch Competition

TERRENCE D. McKELVEY

Attorney at Law

Applications for the 2023 Buffalo Urban League Scholarship are now available. Recipients are determined by academic achievement, community service, character, and financial need. Applications are available at 15 Genesee Street and are due by Friday, February 17, 2023. For more information call (716) 2502412 or email scholarship@ bulny.org.

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Collective Black History

Month Celebration presents

South African Jazz with Nduduzo Makhathini Quartet at True Bethel Baptist Church 907 E. Ferry. at 7p.m. on February 17. Open for everyone . All children under the age of 18 admitted free of charge. College students with ID $10 admission at door. All others $35. Go to eventbrite.com and search Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz to find tickets.

Black Owned & Buffalo Based Company CANNA HOUSE Heads to Arizona to Participate in First Ever Consumption Park Cannabis Experience Live During Super Bowl Weekend!

Whatdo you get when you pair a visionary, a marketing maven and a creative self-trained chef?

Canna-House that’s what!

After years of hard work and participating in a number of local events surrounding the cannabis plant, Buffalo’s own Canna House, a leading New York State cannabis lifestyle-resource center, maps Buffalo in the scheme of the first ever Consumption Park being held this year in Phoenix, Arizona February 10-12.

The Consumption Park Cannabis Experience is a 15acre cannabis festival that will take place just minutes away from the site of this years Super Bowl.

Through the lens of founder and Director of Strategic Advancement Reggie Keith, Valentino Shine Jr. Director of Brand Strategy and Richard Keith II, Director of Product Development, opportunities flow sky high. They aim to disrupt the cannabis industry by serving as a community resource within the legalized market by helping to reshape the narrative of the plant and advance consumer knowledge. At the same time they'll be working on becoming a synonymous name for safe consumption spaces led by a Black male collective. In other words, Canna House is all up in the joint!

The Snowy Day and Other Stories at Theatre of Youth!

The Snowy Day And Other Stories is on stage at Theatre of Youth every Saturday and Sunday 2p.m. until February 5. For tickets go to theatreofyouth.org Don't Miss It!

•PEBO BRYSON, 8 p.m.

Feb. 9-10, Niagara Resort & Casino Niagara Falls, Bear's Den. Tickets start @ $65 on sale at senecniagaracasino. com

Foxy Brown and Blues

Men at Broadway Market 2023 I’M STILL FREE will perform for a special Black History Program on Saturday February 11, 12:30 –3:30pm at Broadway Market 999 Broadway.

•VALENTINE’S SOUL

JAM Friday, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, featuring The Whispers, Howard Hewett, Heatwave Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY

•JODECI, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 Niagara Resort & Casino Bear's Den. Tickets start @ $55 on sale at senecniagaracasino.com

ON STAGE AT THE HELIUM COMEDY CLUB

D.C. CURRY, Fri. Feb 17 and Sat, Feb 18 @7:30 & 10 p.m.; Sun. Feb 19 @7 p.m. 716.853.1211

With the Consumption Park just minutes away from the stadium where #TheBigGame will be held, the club will be showcasing their brand of THC infused product lines, “Dirty Lemonade” and “Herb and Jane Premium Secret Sauces.” Accompanying those flagship products will be the delectable stylings of Chef Rich’s Authentic Buffalo Wings and the curated sounds of Buffalo’s Own DJ Spin. Bringing their signature Super V.I.B.E ( Very Intentional Black Experience) Live to Consumption Park Super Bowl weekend, this savvy group offers a wealth of not only experience, knowledge of the plant, and what is said to be A+ products, but they work with deep rooted purpose, striving to provide Black male access to this ever emerging industry.

“This experience will provide the ultimate consumption sessions featuring unique cannabis vendors, popups, infused foods, on-site marijuana consumptions, interactive games, comedy sessions, live music, podcasts and celebrity appearances," said Valentino Shine Jr.

Founder Reggie Keith believes in the importance of Consumption Park and what it could mean for bridging the gap with professional sports. He said in a recent interview, “this represents the historic dawning of a new day. An era where professional sports begins to embrace cannabis as an asset vs a liability; birthing a world of opportunity and a broadening spectrum for plant based solutions. The impact this will have on both Canna House and the industry as a whole is hard to put into words. I’ll say this though, in the words of Queen Coretta Scott King, 'It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem.' We are excited to be on the right side of History.”

During the announcement of their participation Majority Leader Assemblywoman Crystal People-Stokes expressed her support for the group and the movement she has been leading the charge for here in New York State.

"I'm excited for Reggie and his business,” she said. “I am excited this society has decided to move forward and acknowledge a plant for what it is as opposed to designating it a drug. I'm also excited this legislation not only created businesses, but requires business opportunity for people of color; those who have been most negatively impacted by mass incarceration and the war on drugs.”

The group has also announced employment opportunities as well as plans to work with a select number of cannabis business owners of color to engage in professional development and hands on training here in WNY. Their V.I.B.E. Mentee program strives to provide seven mentee spots to

cannabis enthusiast of color which in turn they feel will add value to the community through cannabis advocacy, education, safe spaces, and product awareness.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on what they are up to. To learn more about Canna House visit their website canna-house.com and follow Canna House on Instagram at The 2nd Underscore House ( @The2nd_House ) and turn on your notifications for all event updates, details, and exclusive behind the scenes footage of their Super V.I.B.E. Live at Consumption Park.

Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz

CANNA HOUSE Team l/r Richard Keith II, Reggie Keith, Valentino Shine Jr. photos by Taylor Louis of Legacy House

Turner Wins Pure Ink Poetry's 11th Anniversary Slam!

Congratulations to the lovely Verneice Turner, one of Buffalo’s fiercest poets and 30 year veteran of the spoken word, who won the Pure Ink Poetry SLAM for their 11th Anniversary last Saturday night at Ujima Co. Inc. Theatre ( slam was held temporarily on the lower level of the theatre) Competing against five other talented spoken word artists, Verneice delivered two powerful poems “Me” and “Healthy Place,” that landed her the winners belt. The Slam event includes audience participation to help determine the winner via score cards that makes for a wonderful experience (not to mention the laughter, finger snaps, claps and warm praise for good raw poetry).

Founder Brandon Williamson also announced that Ujima Theatre will be the new home for Pure Ink Poetry. Don’t miss the next SLAM scheduled for February 26. Follow Pure Ink Poetry on social media @pureinkpoetry or visit pureinkpoetry. com for details. - LH

Legislature Baskin Co-Hosts Premiere of Documentary 'Two Wars: Road to Integration'

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further improve the experience and quality of what the safe-space on Joseph Avenue offers. The Avenue is the driving force behind inspiring local news organizations to communicate the impact of Black women executives in Rochester and the support that is required to continue to make maximum progress in Black neighborhoods.

Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith is Executive Director at Connected Communities located at 1337 East Main Street. She secured $500K to acquire and renovate two essential community spaces at risk of foreclosure. The two spaces will consist of the Neighborhood Hub and the Connect Lab.

Olivia Kassoum-Amadou is Executive Director at Cameron Community Ministries located at 48 Cameron Street. To support the organization's after-school and summer enrichment programs to increases academic achievement, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of youth Kassoum-Amado secured $200K from the Omnibus Spending Package.

Wanda Ridgeway is Executive Director at Rise Up Rochester located at 244 South Plymouth Avenue. With a $400K grant from the Omnibus Spending Package, Rise Up Rochester will enhance its programming around nonviolent culture and increase the support the organization provides crime victims and their families.

For Golden, Dr. Leslie-Smith, Kassoum-Amadou and Ridgeway, the Omnibus Spending Package is more than financial support. It also adds value to a larger conversation about the need for more consistent funding allocated to Black-led organizations as Black people work to redress their own communities. (Rashad J. Smith is a Communication Consultant)

Erie County Legislature Chair April N. M. Baskin last week co-hosted the premiere of the documentary, “Two Wars: Road to Integration.” Baskin provided funding to the Erie County Naval & Military Park last year because she believed this was an important, untold story. The event was held at Shea’s Smith Theater and more than 100 Black and Latino veterans RSVP’d to attend the premiere and a pre-film cocktail party as special guests of Chair Baskin.

The film was written and directed by Steven Tedesco, Director of Education at the Naval & Military Park and featured Dr. Kanasha Blue, who is a member of the board. The documentary is the latest example of attempts by the Naval & Military Park President Paul Marzello and board member Casimiro Rodriguez to diversify the representation of veterans of ethnic backgrounds throughout the Naval Park. The documentary can be viewed in the Naval Park’s Youtube @BuffaloNavalPark and is paired with an exhibit that is currently being showcased at the park.

“As a local leader one of my greatest gifts is the stories told to me by Erie County’s own history making citizens.," said Legislator Baskin. " I was proud to deliver funding to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to produce this documentary showcasing the forgotten stories of our local war heroes, whose service to this country, not only shaped their generation, but made it possible for many of us to stand where we stand today. These individuals served honorably yet returned home to a nation that denied them opportunities to attend college, own homes and establish businesses - opportunities that their white colleagues were able to take advantage of to secure a foothold in the middle class. This documentary tells the stories of those local heroes and how they feel about their service to this nation. This is an important part of the story of our community and the challenges faced by these veterans impacts how we live today.”

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Unforgettable:

Nat & Natalie

John Morris Russell, conductor Dee Daniels | Denzal Sinclaire, vocals

Get ready for smooth tunes and jumpin’ jazz when spectacular vocalists Dee Daniels and Denzal Sinclaire return to your BPO in a tribute to two legendary performers: Nat “King” Cole and Natalie Cole for Nat’s 100th birthday.  Enjoy hits like This Will Be, When I Fall in Love, Smile, Mona Lisa, and of course, Unforgettable. Post-concert Saturday, stay for the Sweetheart Dance!

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Shakespeare’s The Tempest

JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Fortunato Pezzimenti, director

A special production of the last play William Shakespeare ever penned, with Jean Sibelius’ imaginative score. Set on a mysterious desert island, inspired by reports of the West Indies in the 16th century, Shakespeare’s The Tempest is imbued with a spirit of magic and superstition in the tumultuous play of betrayal, love, and forgiveness.

LIVING HISTORY: Paulette Woods, Sgt.. US Army (RET) and her father, WWII Veteran Paul Woods, attended the premier of the WWII documentary last week. Mr. Woods will be celebrated on his 100th birthday Friday, Feb. 18 at Acqua on Niagara Street! For tickets call 817-262-8664 or go to eventbrite.com

PURE INK. Pictured left, Pure Ink Poetry Founder Brandon Williamson with SLAM Winner Verneice Turner.

Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Speaker Series

All of the upcoming speaker series events will be held from 7-8 p.m. at the Heritage Center in the Atrium, 825 Depot Avenue West, Niagara Falls.

. •“Continuity of Care in the 21st Century”: “Continuity of Care in the 21st Century” is an interactive presentation focusing on building consistent relationships between our learning institutions and families and the importance of using culturally relevant teaching practices to meet the needs of children where they are.

Date: February 8

•“Stories of Our Resilience”: In this conversation, Professor Ponzo will discuss information associated with the lives of those who have shaped not only the history of the African Diaspora but have impacted the world. Hybrid event ; $8 singles, $12 couples, $25 families

Date: February 15

•“Restore, Reclaim, and Reform Black Midwifery Virtual Presentation”: join us for this empowering Black History Month Virtual Presentation “Restore, Reclaim, and Reform Black Midwifery” by The Counseling Midwife Barbara Verneus.

Zoom-Hybrid event ; $8 singles, $12 couples, $25 families

Date: February 22

46th ANNUAL CARTER G. WOODSON ESSAY CONTEST 2023

Theme: “How has Black Resistance been shown in Buffalo?”

Black Resistance has been the efforts to advocate for a dignified, self-determined life in a just democratic society in the United States. The 1950s and 1970s were defined by actions such as sit-ins, boycotts, walk outs, strikes by Black people and White allies in the fight for justice against discrimination in all sectors of society from employment to education to housing. Black people have had to consistently push the United States to live up to its ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Black people have sought ways to nurture and protect Black lives, and for autonomy of their physical and intellectual bodies through education, literature, sports, media, and legislation/politics. Black led institutions and affiliations have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested, and achieved success. -Adopted from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH.org)

In recent times in Buffalo, there have been events that involved the senseless loss of Black lives: the Jefferson Tops Massacre and the December ‘22 blizzard. Consider modern Black Resistance methods as you answer some of the questions in your essay.

•In what ways has social media impacted how Black people advocate for themselves and implement Black Resistance?

•How did former methods (sit-ins, boycotts, marches) of Black Resistance help prepare for the modern methods (hashtags such as # BLM, online petitions, Tik Toks, hacktivism, etc.)

•How did Blacks in Buffalo react to the Tops massacre and/or blizzard?

•Have methods of Black Resistance been successful in your opinion? Why? Why not?

•What are your suggestions to move the country forward towards more equality?

•What changes would you like to see in your neighborhood? The essay is open to all students in grades 7-12 in Western New York. Essays must be received by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library at 1324 Jefferson Avenue or emailed to: AAHANFWoodson@gmail.com. Your NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE #, SCHOOL, GRADE AND EMAIL must be written on your essay. No Handwritten essays will be accepted. Essay will be judged on originality and content. Limit 500 words.Cash prizes will be awarded in two categories: Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12

FIRST PRIZE$100 SECOND PRIZE - $75 THIRD PRIZE - $50

OUR STORY MATTERS: COMMUITY BLACK HISTORY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

NFTA Presents The Yaa- Asantewaa Drum and Dance Company

The Yaa-Asantewaa (aww-sin-teewah) Drum and Dance Company will be performing at the Metro Transportation Center at 181 Ellicott Street at noon Tuesday February 28. The event is free and open to the public in celebration of the many contributions African Americans have made to US history. During this month and beyond, NFTA-Metro will salute the vibrant Black legacies here on the Niagara Frontier, along with our many employees throughout the authority.

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Honors Black History Month By Sharing The Stories We Celebrate

Tuesday, February 7

Freedom is Not Free: Letters from African American WWII Soldiers to Rev. Nash (pastor of the Michigan Street Baptist Church) – Lillie Wiley- Upshaw, Racheal Henderson, and Sharon Holley

Tuesday, February 14

Dr. Barbara Nevergold, Co-Founder of the Uncrowned Queens Institute tells the little-known story of Andrew J. Smitherman, a newspaper publisher who was a survivor and a major figure in the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. After fleeing to Buffalo, he established the Empire Star, a black community newspaper.

FRIDAY FEB. 3 LYNCHING MEMORIAL EXHIBIT:

"I spent a day walking the museum and scouting the site- it is easily an all-day exploration. Primary photography began in the evening and concluded the following morning at sunrise....For me the site is hallowed ground and represents a very dark period in our not so distant past.-Stephen Gabris

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission’s (MSAAHCC), Executive Director, Terry Alford, proudly announces the 2023 Black History Month Event Line Up. The Black History Month Schedule Includes: BLACK HISTORY THROUGH ART SERIES

Fridays at the Nash Lofts | 163 Broadway Ave | 5 PM - 8 PM

Friday, February 3

Equal Justice Lynching Memorial Photo Exhibit by Stephen Gabris – Musical selection by Curtis Lovell Stephen will share his experience visiting this moving museum.

Friday, February 10

Alexa & Edreys Wajed

Friday, February 17

Charlotte Cardwell

Friday, February 24

Community Artists Pop-Up Exhibition – All mediums invited to share their art that tells a piece of African American History.

THERE ARE STORIES TO TELL: BLACK HISTORY MONTH TALKS

Tuesdays at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library 1324 Jefferson Ave | 6 PM - 7 PM

The Buffalo African American Community has many stories to tell - unknown stories that provide valuable pieces of the Black History Legacy.

Tuesday, February 21- WUFO 1080 Radio Sounds of the Civil Rights Movement – Sheila Brown and Senior DJ Lee Pettigrew

Tuesday, February 28 - Colored Musicians Club Stories STREAMING: The talks will also be streamed live. Register to get a zoom link emailed to you and tune in from home! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/there-are-stories-to-tellblack-history-month-talks-tickets-522985382357 Michigan Street Heritage Corridor PODCAST on WUFO 1080 Mix 96.5

Thursday, February 16 at 2:00 pm

Listen to our Black History Radio Salute - Quotes from Great African Americans - features on WUFO Mix1080 Power95.6 Radio.

Month of February

Black History Month Tours - DISCOUNTED TOURS** IN THE CORRIDOR Call (716) 322-1002 for details

Black History Month at the Broadway Market Kicks off This Weekend

Mayor Byron W. Brown, in partnership with Buy Black Buffalo, The Bills Foundation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and The Broadway Market, encourages City residents and visitors to support the 2023 Black History Month at the Broadway Market celebration.

Every Saturday throughout the month of February, beginning this Saturday, February 4th, participating Buy Black Buffalo retail vendors will be on site at the historic market, located at 999 Broadway, showcasing their unique products and items, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Throughout the month at the market, shoppers will receive a $25 Gift Certificate every time they make a purchase at a participating Buy Black Buffalo retail vendor.

Dr. Nevergold

Alexa & Edreys Wajed

Historic Super Bowl Matchup of Two Black Quarterbacks

There is still nothing that can ease the pain of the Buffalo Bills failing to advance to the Super Bowl in a season that started with such promise, but ended in such misery. Somehow, the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals seemed oddly lacking with the Bills’ red, white and blue colors absent from the playing field. Nevertheless, the Chiefs and Bengals engaged in what has already become an instant classic that may have also slightly reshuffled the quarterback deck, leaving Patrick Mahomes still the top dog.

However, replacing Josh Allen, for the moment at least, as the second card up is Joe Burrow, who more than earned his nickname, “Joe Cool.”

But what now stands out as the most significant aspect of this Super Bowl contest is the historic nature of the game and the fact it is the first time in NFL history that two Black quarterbacks will square off against each other in a Super Bowl game. In this contest, Mahomes will be facing the upstart Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has emerged this year as a force to be reckoned with.

Indeed, this matchup could well be billed as the pre-Valentine’s Day battle of the “chocolate” quarterbacks. There is no question in my mind that Mahomes (‘white chocolate’) versus Hurts (‘milk chocolate’) will represent a “sweet” Super Bowl matchup. Of course, if your preference leans more toward ‘dark chocolate,’ then you’ll just have to wait on Lamar Jackson to make it to a Super Bowl of his own. But until then, Mahomes and Hurts are the last two pieces left in the candy box.

In a time not so long ago, the Black quarterback did not exist in the NFL. It was widely assumed by the white NFL establishment that Blacks did not have the “necessaries” to play the QB position in the NFL. Not only did they lack the intelligence, but they also lacked the ability to consistently play from the pocket and be a “pass first” quarterback.

Of course, those Neanderthal days are now long gone, as evidenced by the fact that we’ve now got two Black QBs leading their respective teams, as they play for all the marbles in Super Bowl LVII. Black quarterbacks are now sprinkled throughout the league and some of them, like Hurts, Jackson and Justin Fields, have brought a new dimension to the game. That is to say, they have the ability to be equally dangerous running with the ball, as well as passing it. That is a singular characteristic of this new breed of Black quarterbacks. With the notable exception of Josh Allen, no one seems to do both quite as well as the Brothers.

Although my rooting interest is almost always with the AFC team, I believe Philly has the better overall squad. However, after watching Patrick Mahomes and his seemingly indomitable spirit, evident by the fact that he played brilliantly on practically one leg, I have to believe that he and the Chiefs will bring home the Lombardi Trophy.

dear editor

"It's 11 O'Clock, Do You Know Where Your Childlren Are?"

Dear Editor:

On Monday night January 30, 2023, around 10:30 pm, I came upon a very disturbing situation on Genesee Street. A little Black boy approximately 6-7 years old, wearing only underwear (no pants, shirt, socks, shoes, or coat) and his backpack was running and criss-crossing the Genesee Bailey area from Colorado to Leslie St., crossing Bailey and back to Genesee St., then south on Bailey to Moeller St. The little boy was a very fast runner, very agile, unresponsive to verbal cues, and seemingly disoriented and unaffected by the freezing temperatures and ankle deep snow.

After repeated calls to 911 for help, multiple u-turns and pleas to the boy to let me help him, unfortunately I lost sight of him around Moeller and Bailey St.

The Police did finally reach the Moeller/Bailey area and began their search but I don’t know the outcome.

I’m writing this article first and foremost because I’m concerned about this little guy's well-being and want to know if he’s okay. If you have any information please contact the Challenger at 716881-1051.

Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, every night, households all over the city were graced with a question from an ominous voice on TV : "It’s 11 o’clock, do you know where your children are?” By the Grace of God, the answer in our house was always yes followed by “now go to bed!”

Today life is very different, children are mini-adults, they don’t have the protections, empathy, and hope that we had growing up. It’s incumbent on everyone who reads this article to TAKE BACK OUR LIVES AND RESTORE OUR VILLAGES!

I’m simply a loving auntie of 14 nieces and nephews who wants the best for Our Community! -B. Ruth

Another Black Man LYNCHED by Police

Another Black man fell victim to the power of police brutality during a traffic stop gone terribly wrong.

It sickened me to view the mother of Tyre Nichols watch the body cam and the cameras in the surrounding area show the unmerciful beating her son endured at the hands of five Black cops. He succumbed to his injuries three days later.

When is this madness going to end? When are law makers in the federal, state, county and city governments going to write legislation to protect the people with legislation of police accountability. It is very disturbing when you see over zealous White cops beat, maim and murder Black community members. It's even more disturbing when the cops are Black. The reaction of the community should be the same reaction of a black man falling victim to homicide at the hands of a Black cop as if a White cop committed the heinous act.

I send my heartfelt condolences to Tyre Nichols' family. I also send this message to all Black cops and future Black cops. If you think you can kill a Black man with your body cam activated and in view of other cameras on poles, then you must be the dumbest fool to think that you can get away with that in this day and age. It took not very long to terminate and charge these five Black cops, as compared to the time it took to terminate and charge the cop who murdered George Floyd.

We the people. Race First! We must unite and become of one mind and not allow those that we elect to represent us to act like clowns. My one question is what is taking so long for the DOJ, state, county and local governments to act on this similar types of behavior/crimes within our city law enforcement agencies across the country. I already know why it's a slow process here in Buffalo. Everybody from the second floor to the chambers of the Common Council is scared of the police union. Have they all forgotten that the police union reports to the mayor and or Common Council? What does the police union have on them? Hmmmmm Im just saying.

I pray that if there are protests they will be peaceful. I pray for Justice for Tyre's family and all those families that have gone through the cruel and harsh pain of a child slain at the hands of fools who take an oath to protect and serve a community and instead do just the opposite.

In conclusion, I look back at all the programs that I have seen and participated in growing up like the P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) . These programs are ways to create better relations with law enforcement and communities. So question, how do you reach out to a child, or for that matter an adult, ask people to participate in book bag give aways and community relations building, when a child learns that his brother or dad or an uncle or a cousin was headed home and was stopped then beaten and died because a cop said he fit the description, or my personal favorite, that he (the cop) feared for his life.

I agree that all cops are not bad. But as good cops, if you continue to keep your mouths shut because of that "blue wall of stupid," then you're not just part of the problem, you're the biggest part of the problem.

To the pastors that are already out there on the ground, stay up. Calling on the rest of the churches - where are you all at? The people need to see you out here in these streets. We don't need you in front of cameras with all that gobble dee goop or out there trying to get favors from city hall.

We need you, the church to be out here fighting for the community.Everybody is not a criminal. Most are hard working people, educated ,decent citizens and veterans .

To our Black elected officials, have you forgotten the struggles and sacrifices of those ancestors who came before you? Stop selling out the EAST SIDE! Come on people let's come together and elect those who have our best interest at heart; which should be the first prerequisite for us to even consider giving them our vote! I'm just sayin...

I WEEP

By Brent Rollins

I weep for young Tryee Nichols

I weep for his pain –his torture – his death I weep for his cry of “what did I do?”

I weep for his unheard plea for his Mom! Mom! Mom! I weep for his Mom who could not hear his plea I weep for his Mom who nurtured and loved him but could not save him. I weep for the others in his life who dearly loved him I weep for the future greatness he might have given us I weep, yes, I weep also for the five Black officers that brutally took his life I weep that their hearts have been poisoned by self hatred I weep that their blackness gets left in the locker room As they become blue I weep that indoctrination has taught them that they Are not of us and we are not of them I weep for their Mommas who nurtured and love them I weep that they could not save them from their own ruthless murderous fury I weep for others who may have loved them dearly I weep for our ancestors who could never envision this lynching by a mob of their kindred I weep that our children’s lives not be unjustly taken I weep for them, that they never grow to despise their own I weep… I weep… We weep… For the World.

Making History: Mahomes (left) and Hurts.

“Our history did not begin in chains. It will not end in chains.”

PROBATE CITATION

File Number: 2021-4227

SURROGATES COURT-ERIE COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the grace of God, Free and Independent

TO: EISHAWN CAMP, MORIAH CAMP, if they be living, and if they dead to their heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, if any such there be, all of whom and all whose names, ages, and places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence be ascertained, and HON.

LETITIA JAMES, Attorney General of the State of New York, and to JENNIFER G. FLANNERY, Erie County Public Administrator.

A Petition having been filed by IRMA CAMP, who is domiciled at 25 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14215.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 on February 23, 2022 at 930 o'clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Ferron Marshall Camp, Sr. lately domiciled at 271 Northampton Street, Buffalo, New York 14208 admitting to probate a will dated June 8, 2016 (a codicil dated n/a) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Ferron Marshall Camp Sr. deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that:

Letters Testamentary to Irma Camp

Dated, Attested, and Sealed January 9, 2023

Hon. Acea Mosey- Surrogate

Linda C Novotny - Chief Clerk

Rashied H McDuffie, Esq.

Attorney for Petitioner 594 Winslow Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211

January 19, 26 February 2, 9

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, v. MARY ELLEN WHITE, PATRICK J. WHITE, ET AL, Defendant. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT In pursuance of an Amended Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Erie County on July 16, 2022, I, Michael A. Benson, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 9, 2023 at the Closing Room of the Erie County Clerk`s Office located on the first floor of 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, County of Erie, State of New York, at 10:00 AM the premises described as follows: 31 Christopher Drive West Seneca, NY 14224 SBL: 143.19-3-45

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE, KEYBANK, NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST NIAGARA BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. SURABHI KAKATI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to An Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 15, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the first floor closing room of the Erie County Clerk's Office, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on February 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 122 Old Farm Circle, Williamsville, NY 14221. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 55.08, Block 5 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is $183,022.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 810459/2019. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Michael Klima, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff January 12, 19, 26 February 2

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES C. MCCLAIN, ET AL.,

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 22, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Closing Room of the Erie County Clerk's Office, 1st Floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY on February 21, 2023 at 10:30AM, premises known as 175 Glenhaven Drive, Amherst, NY 14228. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 26.11, BLOCK:

3, LOT: 15. Approximate amount of judgment $221,902.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #801211/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the ERIE County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts. gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Referee will not accept cash, any deposit funds must be certified check or money order. Ann F. Arnold, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-089360-F00

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE COMPTROLLER OF ERIE COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 601 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York, that,

The undersigned, as Comptroller of the County of Erie has on deposit or in his custody certain moneys and property paid or deposited in actions or proceedings in the several courts in the said County.

The person(s) or actions set forth below appear from the records of the said County Comptroller to be entitled to certain such properties of the amount of $50.00 or more.

DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEDINGS IN THE SURROGATE COURT

ESTATE OF JESSE KREGAL BEQUEST TO CONNIE GRECO ESTATE OF SHARON M. HERALD BEQUEST TO MICHAEL MATTERS ESTATE OF JOHN KILBURN BEQUEST TO CASSANDRA COSTNER

DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEDINGS IN THE SUPREME COURT CITIZENS BANK, N.A. VS. VS CHERYL L. DULANEY, ET AL.

PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS. VS THE HEIRS OF SARAH SCOTT MCCRAY

M&T BANK VS. VS BRIAN T. MURRETT; MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC

D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE VS. VS RAY SMITH; JUANITA ALJUWANI-SMITH, ET AL.

HSBC BANK USA, NA VS JENNIFER DIEM; RBS CITIZENS, NA BANK OF AMERICA, NA VS ESTATE OF ROVENEA TURNER, ET AL.

NS163, LLC VS HEIRS OF ALI M. DATOO, ET AL.

KEYBANK, FIRST NIAGARA VS MARY KNAZE, ET AL.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. V. VS JOANNE L. GRAVES, WNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, ET AL. MIDFIRST BANK VS. VS DARREL

M. SEALS, ARROW FINANCIAL

SERVICES

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION VS. VS MERELENE

A. NEAL, ET AL.

U.S. BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TR VS VS. MARY ANN STEWARD, NYS TAX & FINANCE ET AL

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M FIRST NIAGARA BANK VS HEIRS OF THE LATE JEANETTE L.

GRAHAM

MR DEVELOPMENT, LLC VS BM 36 DEVELOPMENT., F MALLONE & NY STATE DEPT. TAX

RUSHFORD BANK OF NEW YORK VS MARK R KISTELA, ET AL.

BAY VIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS DELPHINE SZCZEPANSKI

KEY BANK N.A. VS JAMES MOONAN, ET AL.

SPRINGLEAF HOME EQUITY, INC VS LYNN M. SHADLE

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON VS MICHAEL GEIGER

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A VS JOSEPH F. LAZARO

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS ESTATE OF SYLVIA D. COLES, ET AL. CITIZENS BANK, N.A. VS PAUL DEDOMINICIS, ET AL. WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS VS CONSTANCE MECZYNSKI

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M FIRST NIAGARA BANK VS HEIRS OF THE LATE JEANETTE L. GRAHAM NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS KRISTEN MULHERN ET AL. DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEDINGS IN THE ERIE COUNTY COURT

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BAIL MONEY CURRENTLY HELD BY ERIE COUTNY COMPTROLLER

Bail for TIMOTHY KURZDORFER posted by OBLIGOR CARLENE

KURZDORFER

Bail for KRISTEN WALP posted by OBLIGOR CARLENE KURZDORFER

Bail for TOBIAS PRICE posted by OBLIG, TERESITA CARROLL

Bail for VARIOUS posted by OBLIGOR CITY OF LACKAWANNA

Bail for VARIOUS posted by TONAWANDA CITY COURT

Bail for VARIOUS posted by VARIOUS

Comptroller at No. 95 Franklin Street, in the City of Buffalo, State of New York;

(B) Any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirtyfirst day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same; and

(C) In the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day, thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the State Comptroller and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

DATED: Buffalo, New York Comptroller County of Erie Phone 858-8400

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

COUNTY OF ERIE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Highmark Stadium 2022/2023 Year 10 Capital Improvement Allowance Projects

PROJECT NO. 2023-880-01

Separate sealed bids for: General Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical work 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, NY 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on February 23, 2023, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. NYS Vendor Responsibility Form CCA-2 A/B/C, NYSDOL wage rates, MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www. erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNTY OF ERIE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Masterplan Addition

Project No. 2022-903-02

County of Erie and Botanical Gardens Society Inc. are seeking qualification statements and proposals from interested firms to provide A/E design and construction services for an Addition to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Masterplan. Qualification statements and proposals for project will be received by County’s Commissioner of Public Works, Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, February 23, 2023. RFQ/RFP submission instructions may be found at: www. erie.gov/dpw/.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

MKL TRUCKING, LLC filed Articles of Organization with NY Secy of State on 11/5/2022. Office of the LLC: 4712 PINECREST TER, EDEN, ERIE COUNTY, NY 14057. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to LLC at: 4712 PINECREST TER, EDEN NY 14057. Purpose of LLC: any lawful act or activity.

January19,26 February 2,9,16,23

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

BIYYAH BEAUTY LLC, Arts of Org filed with the NYSS on 11/3/2022. Office in Erie County. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. NYSS shall mail copy of any process to the LLC at: 25 Haven St, Bflo., NY 14211. Purpose: any lawful.

January 26 February 2,9,16,23 March 2

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

BC Products 1, filed with SSNY on 1/11/23. Office Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 60 W. Cleveland Dr. Upper, Buffalo NY 14215. PURPOSE: Any lawful purpose

January 26 February 2,9,16,23 March 2

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

Re-Establishing Resources, LLC, filed with SSNY on 12/12/22. Office Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 210 Sprenger Ave, Fl 1, Buffalo NY 14211.

PURPOSE: Any lawful purpose.

January 26 February 2,9,16,23 March 2

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

THIRTEENTH STREET FARM, LLC filed Articles of Organization with NY Secy of State on 9/12/2022. Office of the LLC: 329 PLYMOUTH AVE, BUFFALO, ERIE COUNTY, NY 14213 The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to LLC at: 329 PLYMOUTH AVE, BUFFALO NY 14213. Purpose of LLC: any lawful act or activity.

January19,26 February 2,9,16,23

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of West Seneca, County of Erie, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 806830/2018 in the amount of $96,735.73 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

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The Town of Aurora Highway Department is providing a public meeting to allow for local residents to communicate their views regarding the culvert replacement projects located on Church St. and E. Fillmore Ave. The public meeting will take place from 6pm to 8pm at the Aurora Municipal Center (575 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora NY, 14052)

on Tuesday, February 7th for Church St. and Tuesday, February 14th for E. Fillmore Ave. This meeting is designed to allow for public input which is required for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 and National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Representatives from the Town of Aurora and the engineering consultant will be on hand to answer questions and discuss concerns about the project.

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Chief Diversity Officer

Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Chief Diversity Officer

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6655

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

Communication Management Specialist

Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Communication Management Specialist

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6708

QA Claims Review Specialist

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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

Registered Nurse (PT) Offering services to support those in crisis Who may otherwise utilize Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Dept services. Must possess a valid RN certification. 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.

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RISE UP RIGHT SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

Let's Rise Up! Buffalo Bills Offseason Week 1

One week removed from the 27-10 lost at home to the Cincinnati Bengals in the division round of the AFC Playoffs, the Buffalo Bills definitely have a lot of questions that need to be answered. Who would have thought a team that won 13 games this season and only lost three games by a total of 8 points would have so many questions to be answered?

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

Assistant to VP for Student Affairs

Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant to VP for Student Affairs.

This position is responsible for providing high-level support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Student Affairs division. The incumbent will providing a broad range of administrative support to the Vice President for Students Affairs and other members from the campus community. The incumbent holding this position must use good judgement in prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments; be able to interact with senior leadership on behalf of the Vice President utilizing tact and diplomacy to respond to situations, establish procedures to meet priorities while maintaining an efficient workflow; respond to calls, as well as organize, expedite, and follow-up on projects.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and progressive administrative experience. Advanced MS Office Skills including mail merge, creating and editing tables, data table in excel. Experience creating reports using data gathered from various sources. Ability to operate at a high degree of independence and responsibility while performing varied and complex tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, including sensitivity to personnel and confidential information. Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, and work independently as well as a part of a team. Ability to master content management systems for websites, organizational chart software and others as needed.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree and experience working in higher education. Experience with SharePoint and Business Intelligence software. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6707

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

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

MEDUSA DEVELOPMENT 1, LLC filed Articles of Organization with NY Secy of State on 10/3/2022. Office of the LLC: 719 BUSTI AVE, BUFFALO, ERIE COUNTY, NY 14213. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to LLC at: 719 BUSTI AVE, BUFFALO NY 14213. Purpose of LLC: any lawful act or activity.

January19,26 February 2,9,16,23

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

Name of LLC: Davis Legacy Property Management LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: December. 19, 2022.

Office of the LLC: Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at P.O. Box 1684, Buffalo, NY 14225.

Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLC's under NY Limited Liability Campany Act

January19,26 February 2,9,16,23

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

Melissa Kate Productions, LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: 10/20/2022. Office of the LLC: 582 Marilla St., Buffalo, NY 14220, ErieCounty. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom processmay be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 582 Marilla St., Buffalo, NY 14220.

Purpose of LLC: Independent Artist, Writer, & Performer. No specific duration attached to LLC.

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February 2,9,16

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

E’Finity Cleaning LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: December 10, 2022. Office of the LLC: 4498 Main St. Suite 4 #1220. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 4498 Main St. Suite 4 #1220, Buffalo, New York 14226. Purpose of LLC: (Commercial Cleaning). No specific duration attached to LLC.

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Here are some of the questions that may need to be answered in the off-season.

Should the Buffalo Bills resign Tremaine Edmonds?

Is Tre White trade bait?

Is it time to move on from Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer? What players on the defensive line will stay in Buffalo? Is this the last rodeo for Devin Singletary?

Is Dawson Knox a second contract tight end?

Will the Buffalo Bills draft an offensive lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft?

Is Leslie Frazier really on the hot seat?

Will Stefon Diggs request a trade from the Bills?

Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane will have their hands full this off-season as these are just some of the questions that linger around the organization. For more Bills news, continue to support the Rise Up Right articles.

In Other Sports News

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs as they punched their ticket to the Super Bowl. The Eagles defeated the 49ers 31-7 in Philly. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 on a game-winning 45-yard field goal. Football Fanatics get ready for the Andy Reid Bowl as Andy Reid will face his former team and Jamestown native Nick Sirianni for the richest prize in football, the Lombardi Trophy.

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THURS. FEB. 2

4th Annual Black Doll Exhibit Opens in celebration of Black History Month, Merriweather Library 6 p.m. Special ceremony featuring author Connie Porter, hosted by Legislator Chairwoman April Baskin, free and open to the public. Exhibit on display Feb. 2-April 1.

Beyond the Knife, Jacobs School of Medicine, 955 Main St. 5-8 p.m.

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“100 Years From Mississippi” free screening and in-person talk-back featuring director Tarabu Kirkland and artist Leroi Johnson at the Burchfield Penny Art Center, 2 P.M.

MON. FEB.6

Kitchen Medicine presented by Bru Apothecary in collaboration with Salud Market will be held on Monday February 6th from 4pm-7pm at Salud Market, 1832 Main St., Buffalo. The event will include live demos, introduction to herbs, fresh samples, juicing tips and a wellness gift of choice. Tickets available on Eventbrite.com. Please register online.

SAT. FEB.11

WAKANDA ALLIANCE RETURNS! Youth between the ages of 8 and 16 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Delavan Grider Center 877 E. Delavan. Parents a welcome. For more information about the workshops visit thegalactictrib.org/wakandaalliance or find them on Facebook.

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Writer/Director & Buffalo native Tarabu Betserai Kirkland will present his documentary film “100 Years From Mississippi” in a special LIVE HOMETOWN screening and post-show in-person talkback featuring director Kirkland and artist Leroi Johnson at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Saturday February 4th at 2:00 PM. Tickets for the screening are free and on a first come, first serve basis Visit burchfieldpenney.org

The film will be broadcast on WNED Buffalo/Toronto

Public Media on Monday February 20th at 10:00 PM as part of its Black History Month programming.

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