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Black Livelihoods Matter! Rally Calls for End to Racially Biased Discrimination at NFTA Page 3
HONORS
48th Annual Black Achievers Gala Goes Virtual: Special Honorees Named Page 5
“I’m Here… to Let Everyone Know My Quest is for Justice….” New York‘s Attorney General Letitia James Brings message of Healing to Rochester and Buffalo. Page 2
LEGEND
Dawoud Sabu Adeyola Reflects on John Coltrane: More Than Only A Musician Page 8
Life of Rick James and Brother New Project of Filmmaker Addison Henderson and LeRoi Johnson Page 8
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INSIDE ROCHESTER BRIEFS
Shooting Victims Remain Hospitalized Four people who were among the 14 injured during the tragic shooting at a weekend house party remain hospitalized in satisfactory condition at the University of Rochester Medical Center according to news reports. In addition to the injured, two promising young high school graduates were killed in the latest senseless gun violence - Jaquayla Young and Jarvis Alexander — both innocent bystanders the party. According to police, more than 40 rounds were fired over a several block span on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Surviving shooting victims were in their late teens and early 20's.
Independent Investigation into Death of Daniel Prude The City Council has hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation of Rochester's handling of the Daniel Prude case. For staters, the ivestigation has demanded that records from Mayor Lovely Warren, the police and law departments and council members themselves produce the material by Oct. 2.
Council Names Melendez to Fill Vacant Council Member Seat Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr. has been selected to fill the vacant Councilmember at Large seat on the Rochester City Council. Mr. Meléndez will be appointed to serve until December 31, 2021, which coincides with the end of the term for that seat. The seat was vacated on August 27, 2020 and by Charter the City Council has 30 days to appoint a new Councilmember.
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I’m Here to Bring Healing to The City…And to to Let Everyone Know My Quest is for Justice….” During a recent visit Upstate, New York ‘s Attorney General Letitia James Brought a Message of Healing to Rochester. Announced Lawsuit Against Local Landlords for Lead Exposure in Buffalo.
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uring a visit to Rochester last Sunday New York’ s Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James brought a message of healing to Rochester in the wake of the death of a mentally challenged Black man - Daniel Prude - at the hands of police which was followed by days of protest and unrest. The day before, she was in Buffalo where she announced a lawsuit against a local landlord for lead exposure predominantly in low-income communities of color, resulting in dozens of instances of lead poisoning in children due to the violations. Buffalo had also experienced the shooting of a 60-year-old Black man with a history of mental problems who was shot by Buffalo police on September 12 which also sparking protests and calls for reform. And in another tragic similarity both cities saw senseless gun violence over the weekend of September 19 ending in the deaths of innocent young people. Sixteen people were shot at a Rochester party resulting in the deaths of two 19-year olds. In Buffalo over the same weekend, five young people were shot at a popup party, killing a 23-year-old female and injuring four young men. It is a tale of two cities sharing similar crisis and an empathetic, determined State Attorney General with one message. “I am here to bring healing to the city… " she said during a press conference at Rochester’s Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, “to let everyone know my quest is for justice.” She expressed her sympathy over the “senseless gunfire” that injured 14 including a 7 year old and killing two and denounced the “over proliferation of guns in urban centers across the nation.” She revealed that she met with protesters to hear their concerns; sharing with them her own personal participation in protest marches for justice and against police abuse from the murder of Amadou Diallo and Sean Bell to Eric Garner in New York. She offered her deepest condolences to Daniel Prude’s family. Last Sunday (Sept 20) would have been Prude’s 42nd birthday. She acknowledged the “twin pandemics - Covid 19 and long standing inequalities” - that continue to divide us as a nation. “I Stand in solidarity with the entire Rochester community yearning for positive change,” she said. -Semblance of JusticePledging transparency, Attorney General James said Sunday that going forward, her office will now decide when to publicly release body camera footage of police-involved deaths of unarmed civilians to avoid a repeat of what happened in the wake of Daniel Prude's death. “Poverty and mental illness should not be crimes and they should not be crimes that result in death,” she declared. "Up until now the release of footage has been up to the discretion of local authorities, but this process has caused confusion, delays, and has hampered transparency in a system that should be as open and available to the public as quickly as possible, publicizing the footage, as soon as we have shown it to the deceased family," James continued . She said that regardless of the grand jury investigation's outcome, her office will seek an order from the presiding judge to release the grand jury minutes to the public. Under the new policy, which takes effect immediately, James says she will tell the public when her office opens an investigation into a police-involved death of an unarmed civilian. The public will see the body camera footage as soon as the family of the deceased victim sees it, she said. “We will take into account applicable security, HIPPA laws and other privacy concerns, but we will move as swiftly as possible so the public no longer has to wait months and months before seeing video in the hands of law enforcement,” James said Vowing to “work together to make sure all voices are heard,” Attorney general James pledged that her office would guarantee fairness and be “ thorough and transparent as we can.” The attorney general also announced that her office would have a link on her website where protesters could submit videos, photos, and testimony of police conduct during protests. Additionally, she wants to consider changing the Freedom of Information Act so there’s penalties for those who abuse it. Letitia “Tish” James is the 67th Attorney General for the State of New York. With decades of work, she is an experienced attorney and public servant with a long record of accomplishments. She is the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York and the first woman to be elected Attorney General, the top law enforcement officer in the state.
"A Womanist" Call To Prayer Event Updates Time and Location
ll Women of Color are invited to join us in Prayer September 30, 2020 from 5pm - 7pm @ City Hall, 30 Church Street, Rochester. We are going to pray for not only our Mayor, but all of our elected officials. We will be praying for the men of our community who are suffering from systemic oppression in the job market, which leads to crime and as a result- often leads to situations involving police brutality. We will be praying for women of color who are mothers trying to navigate their families and at the same time earn a decent wage to support them. We will be praying for the leaders of our Faith Communities and Social Service agencies, which are at least occupied by 70% of Women or more. We invite our Men of Color, Clergy, Community Leaders, Political Leaders to stand with us in prayer and solidarity. Send an email to get more information: Go to DrDJRobinson.com
Rochester Chargers/MFL League Update
Dr. Freeman Appointed to Executive Board of the Minor Football League Dr Richard D. Myles Sr. CEO & Founder of the Minor Football League has announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick H. Freeman to the Executive Board of the league. “Since Patrick has joined the M FL leading the Rochester Chargers franchise he has proven to be an asset to the league by assisting all General Managers in developing strategies to strengthen the entire league,” stated Dr. Myles. “ We look forward to working with him Dr. Freeman as the league is now entering international growth with our expansion to the African Continent.” Dr. Freeman, also known as “ The Mighty Oba,” is also the owner and General Manager of the Rochester Chargers Minority Football League.
Chargers Appoint Teddy McDue as the Head Coach The Rochester Chargers of the Minor Football League are proud to announce the appointment of Teddy McDue as the Head Coach in charge of all football operations. Teddy McDue is the founder and owner of WNY – LOC Foundation Inc, which works with at – risk and homeless youth. Teddy was the first player from Buffalo Public School to be named Player of the Year in Western New York history and All Teddy McDue Time Leading Rusher in Harvard Cup history. Teddy played three years on Temple University’s football team and finished his career as an All American student-athlete at the University at Buffalo. Teddy has been coaching football as a Coach for Amherst and Bennett High Schools and Erie Community College for over 20 years. Teddy is most passionate about aiding athletes in building life-skills and developing good habits that help them into their adult lives. His work with the WNY – LOC Foundation Inc., has been his way to integrate life skills with sports and football players.
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AREA BRIEFS
Black Livelihoods Matter! "Justice For All" Rally Calls for End to Racially Biased Discrimination at NFTA
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BREAKING GROUND: Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation (BENLIC) will invest $400,000 in constructing two single-family homes on formerly vacant lots on 149 and 159 Crowley Avenue in the City’s Riverside neighborhood. These homes will provide needed affordable homeownership opportunities. Onyx Global Group, a NYS Certified Minority Women Owned Enterprise (MWBE), led by Brenda Calhoun (at the podium), will construct the new homes. The homes will be completed by the end of the year.Mayor Browm is pictured left.
BUFFALO ADVENTURE HUNT: The Buffalo Adventure Hunt is happening on September 26th. This team based competition is in celebration of Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day. Teams of 2 will compete for points at different activities to determine who are the Urban Conservation Champions, and win the grand prizes! Each activity is different and themes include outdoor recreation, culture, history, conservation, and wildlife. This year two of the locations are in or near the Michigan Street Afraican American Heritage Corridor - Power 96.5FM WUFO Radio and the Jesse Clipper Park. Register at Eventbrite for the 2020 Buffalo Adventure Hunt and for more information and safety regulations. Space is limited due to Covid!
Planning Board Tables Pilgrim Village Project: More Details Sought The Buffalo Planning Board on Monday temporarily delayed action on the new residential project in the Pilgrim village development. According to reports, board members want to know more about what the buildings will look like and the lighting at night. The board also questioned if current Pilgrim Village residents understood how they would be temporarily relocated. They gave the firm SAA-EVI and its architect two weeks to present their response.
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ommunity members, activists, faith leaders, and advocates along with current and former Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) employees held a spirited in-person and virtual “Justice for All” rally outside of the NFTA Ellicott Street offices last Saturday to demand fairness and racial equality. The rally was also called to address what they described as overt racism and discriminatory and retaliatory Human Resources practices. “If we talk about Black Lives Matter, policing and criminal justice reform, we also need to talk about the scourge of racially motivated economic injustice and that’s what we have at the NFTA today,” declared Jerome Wright, HALTsolitary Campaign activist and member of Elim Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Charles Walker, pastor of Mt. Hope Baptist Church and president of United Coalition of Churches Brotherhood, called on former employees to share their stories of being unfairly fired and discriminated against. Two high ranking African American men (number one in seniority in their divisions) and two women who were terminated based on something either petty or non--existent bravely stepped forward. Rev. Walker and his wife host The Community Voice Radio call-in radio show on WEBR 1440 AM, Fridays from 6-7 p.m. They have been profiling what he calls “The NFTA 5’s ” saga for the past several weeks. “We demand that there be changes made at the NFTA,” said Mr. Wright, “ The higher you go up the corporate ladder the ‘whiter’ it gets.” Yet, he continued, NFTA It has a ridership that is predominately Black, Brown and Latinx people (over 80%) ; and a workforce that does most of the work (drivers, maintenance, custodial and other non-administrative positions ) that is Black and Brown people but a supervisory and administrative staff that is predominately - if not all - White (less than 1% minority). “In this day and time we are calling for equality and justice, there’s nothing more unequal and unjust than an economic entity - a public authority - that does people of color - its ridership and this community, an injustice economically ,” he continued. It was pointed out that there were many others who had testimonies but were “extremely nervous about coming forward” for fear of retaliation “because they don’t know how far the retaliation may go beyond the NFTA. We all know how Buffalo is connected in some kind of way.” “Clean up your act NFTA” charged Wright, “because we’re coming with not just a rally…we’re coming with a community that says enough is enough! This is just the beginning,” he assured. Co-sponsors of the rally included the United Coalition of Churches & Brotherhood (U.C.C.B.), Mt. Hope Community Church, Elim Christian Fellowship Church, #HALTsolitary Campaign, VOICE Buffalo, Free The People, and Citizen’s Action. Also on hand to show support was Murray Holman of Stop The Violence Coalition and Pastor James of Giles Back to Basics Outreach Ministries.
Services Held for Hortense Butts Nash
A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Hortense Butts Nash September 22. The Rev. Stephen Lane, Rector of St. Philips Episcopal Church was the Principle Celebrant. Mrs. Nash, a few weeks shy of her 95th birthday, was still mentoring and showing love and letting her life shine. Born in Atlanta, GA. On September 29, 1925 to the late Ruby Tucker Butts and George W. Butts , the family eventually migrated to North Carolina, then to Niagara Falls, and shortly thereafter to Buffalo. Hortense graduated from Buffalo Teachers College in 1947 and earned a masters degree in 1957 from UB. Hortense Butts Nash She married her longtime sweetheart, friend and confident the late Jesse E. Nash Jr. in 1951, an educator, civic leader and pillar in the Black community. A long time teacher, mentor and musician, she was an active member of St. Phillips Episcopal church since 1978. Active in numerous community organizations, she was the recipient of a host of prestigious awards and honors including the National Sojourner Truth award and the NAACP Medgar Evers Award. Mrs. Nash made her transition on September 12, 2020 after a brief decline in health. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Jesse Edward III, George Raymond, Deborah Nash Franklin, two step grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Underground Railroad - WNY Connection
The Michigan Street Baptist Church standing at 511 Michigan Street, Buffalo, NY was often the last stop for fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad before crossing over to Canada. For the 240 years from the first African was enslaved until 1860, Africans ran and some escaped to freedom. Freedom-seeking Africans were chased by their masters or bounty hunters. So the transportation of enslaved Africans to freedom had to be done under the utmost secret of conditions. The transport worked much like a railroad house and so it was called The Underground Railroad. The routes from safe-houses (houses where fugitive Africans were kept) were called lines . Stopping places were called stations). Those who aided enslaved AFricans were known as conductors. The road to freedom, called The Underground Railroad, became widespread after The Fugitive Slave Act. One of the most famours conductors was Harriet Tubman, the “Moses of her People,” who guided hundreds of enslaved Africans to freedom ; many of them to a free Canada across a wooden suspension bridge located a little ways downstream from Niagara Falls. The entire area of western New York was filled with stops or stations of This Underground Railroad. With the Continued Page 11
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BUILDING COMMUNITY AMID Positive Examples of Working Together Within Our Communities To Support Ourselves And Our Neighbors During The Covid-19 Crisis
GETTING OUT THE VOTE! Hats off to the members of Ionic Lodge #88 and sisters of Ionic Chapter #77 OESPHA recently conducted a Voter Registration drive complete with a free mask and gloves giveaway on the corner of Bailey and Delavan and at Broadway and Fillmore. Photo by Worshipful Master Ty Wallace
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Community Partners Host Black Businesses Matter Workshops for Small Black- and Minority-Owned Businesses Three organizations have partnered to host a series of free marketing workshops for small Black- and minorityowned businesses in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, Community Action Organization of WNY and Dixon Schwabl will host Black Businesses Matter workshops beginning the week of Oct. 5. This informative and inspirational marketing series is designed specifically for small, minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Greater Buffalo to help attendees increase exposure for their businesses through low-cost, effective marketing and advertising techniques while addressing the issues of diversity and equity in the Buffalo business market. “The Black Businesses Matter marketing series was established to address the inequities in opportunities for minority-owned businesses that have crippled their growth for decades,” said Catherine Roberts, senior vice president of program administration at Community Action Organization of Western NY. “Unfortunately, the impact of COVID-19 has exacerbated these disparities and, according to Forbes magazine, nearly 41% of Black businesses are now closed due to the pandemic. This workshop series is a call to action to help minority-owned businesses remain viable, profitable and sustainable by enhancing their branding and marketing skills to better promote, compete and succeed both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.” The series is designed for Black- and minority small business owners looking to increase business — from those just starting out to seasoned entrepreneurs and any Buffalo professional interested in learning marketing, advertising and public relations technologies that are affordable and efficient. Black and minority small-business owners, their team members and supporters interested in registering for the Black Businesses Matter workshops can visit www.blackbusinessworkshops.com. All workshops are free to attend. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Workshop 1: Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Marketing Basics for Small Businesses Workshop 2: Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Establishing Your Online Presence Workshop 3: Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Telling Your Story, Part 1: The Power of Great Visuals Workshop 4: Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Telling Your Story, Part 2: Techniques to Garner Earned Media Workshop 5: Wednesday, Nov. 4 — Paid Media and Email Marketing Workshop 6: Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Financing, Logistics and Scalability: Getting the Money You Need to Succeed
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR! Debra “Debbie” DoveBeckles, is an 18 year old entrepreneur & recent graduate of Tapestry Charter High School. She makes natural lip balms designed to heal, soothe, & soften lips! Perfect product to protect your lips from cold Buffalo winters! Contact Debbie via Facebook, Instagram or stop by her pop up shop outside Masaai Consignment Boutique located at E. Delevan & Meech every Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. -Photo by Lu
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2nd Community Input Discussion Oct 1, 2020
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SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS: Pictured from left: D. Boswell, K. Saxon, M. Brown, N. Fortson, R. Jones and T. Staples.
48th Annual Black Achievers Gala Goes Virtual
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n Saturday, October 3, Black Achievers, Inc., will honor 36 outstanding individuals when it hosts the 48th Annual Black Achievers Virtual Awards Celebration. This week Black Achievers CEO, Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr. released the names of six special award recipients. Donald K. Boswell, President and CEO of Buffalo Toronto Public Broadcasting, will receive the Media Award. M&T Chairman and CEO René F. Jones will accept the organization’s Award of Excellence. Tanya M. Staples, a Senior Director with Say Yes Buffalo, will be honored with the Mayor’s Youth Award. Juneteenth President Marcus O. Brown will receive the Community Service Award. Mrs. Karen Saxon, a music educator, director and performer extraordinaire, will be presented with the Irene Bellamy Musician’s Award. The Homecoming Award will be presented to former Buffalo resident Nicholas K. Fortson. The 48th Annual Black Achievers Virtual Awards Celebration will begin streaming on Saturday, October 3rd at 8 pm on the Black Achievers website (buffaloblackachievers.org) and on WKBW-TV’s website (www.wkbw.com) between 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm. The Black Achievers event will also be streamed on all social media platforms including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LiveStream. The virtual event will also be broadcast on WKBW-TV Channel 7 on Sunday October 4th between 12:00 pm and 2:oo pm.
IMPROVEMENTS AT MLK JR. PARK
FIRST LADY! Michelle Boyd, First Lady of Second Chance Ministries Church on E. Ferry St. (pastored by her husband Rev. Arthur Boyd) was honored with a “Drive By Birthday Celebration” on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon September 12. Mrs. Boyd looked simply lovely as she sat regally on her “throne” where she received flowers, gifts and well wishes from a host of friends, family and church members. At one point her cute little grandson joined “the Queen” until he decided he wanted his dad! Congratulations to First lady Michelle for a birthday honor well deserved! Challenger Photos
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October 1st, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by and Share! MLK Jr. Park, Buffalo, NY Picnic Shelters by the Greenhouse Learn about park lighting plans, see drawings, and give your feedback. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. For questions, call: 716-838-1249, ext. 31. To give comments online, visit: www.bfloparks.org/mlk-lighting
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Community Unity Day of Prayer
Beyond The Pulpit: Cold Spring Bible Chapel Holds First Annual Back to School Giveaway Event
The United Body of Christ, “Bridging the Gap” Community Unity Day of Prayer will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, 1100 Jefferson Ave. (use Best Street Side.” For more information contact Apostle Eugene E. Holiday Sr. at (716)9039202.
The Cold Spring Bible Chapel at 100 Northland Avenue recently held its first annual Back to School Giveaway Relief event for the community. Pastor Kenneth Simmons said the event, which drew upwards of 300-400 people, was also designed to offer residents some relief after being restricted during the height of COVID. The free bookbags were filled with school supplies, hand sanitizer and masks. Pastor Simmons said he was happy “Just to see the smiles on the children’s faces.” Midtown Bible Chapel’s biggest message he continued, “ is love, commitment and community.” He had special thanks to all his sponsors including two lontime friends Darnell Cooper and Jahan McDuffie both of Atlanta, the Afro Dogs, MVP, Pastor Giles and Back to Basics Ministries. “A lot of people came together to help pull this off, most importantly my church family. Together we were able to make this happen," Rev. Simmmons concluded. " I thank God for the privilege to serve…It’s not about the pulpit and it’s not about pay, this ministry is serious to us...it's about taking our people to the level (where) they know somebody loves them and cares for them, and be advocates for them so they can be advocates for themselves.”
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A Tribute to Ohnedaruth John Coltrane: More Than Only A Musician By Dawoud Sabu Adeyola
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f there's any such thing as a perfect man, I think John Coltrane was one. And I think that kind of perfection has to come from a greater force than there is here on earth. “[Elvin Jones] For more the more than fifty two years since the passing of one of jazz's most revered saxophonists, John William Coltrane, from this life of this world to the Hereafter, there has been much in the way of remembering him and his iconoclastic impact upon the world of music and art. Like his contemporaries Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and Eric Dolphy, musicians and music aficionados alike have focused on his recordings and documentaries of his life mainly to enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of his music. Very little attention is given to the factors behind his motivation and what inspired fueled his eternal quest. The purpose of this writing is to elucidate and expand the understanding of myself the general public on the spiritual, political and humanitarian motivation of the man who has even been declared a ‘saint’ in some circles. There have been many great musicians and artists but how many have been nominated for sainthood? The Saint John Will-I-Am Coltrane African Orthodox Church in San Francisco is a place where music is religion and the classic Coltrane album A Love Supreme- which he recorded in 1964 calling it his “attempt to say ‘THANK YOU GOD’ through our work” - is the church anthem from which much of the church theology and world view comes from the music and commentary of A Love Supreme written by Trane himself: “I will do all I can to be worthy of Thee Oh Lord. It all has to do with IT. Thank You God. Peace There is none other. God is, it is so beautiful Thank You God. God is ALL. Help us to resolve our fears & Weaknesses. In You ALL things are possible. Thank You God. We know God made us so, Keep your eyes on God. God is. He always was. He always will be. No matter what ---------it is God. He is Gracious and Merciful. It is most important the I know Thee. Words – speech – men – memory Thoughts – fears – emotions -- & time, all Related – all made from one all made in one. Blessed be His Name. (John Coltrane) “To begin services, nine people, who form the church’s musical
collective, Ohnedaruth, assemble at the front of the room and begin the opening prayer: “Let us proceed in peace. In the name of the Lord, Amen.” Ohnedaruth is a Sanskrit word meaning “compassion” and was given to the group by John Coltrane’s second wife, Alice Coltrane. These Ministers of Sound shepherd the rest of us toward “Coltrane consciousness.” Weekly services take place every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. All are welcome, and if you play an instrument, bring it with you and get ready to jam.” Alice Coltrane on her album ‘A Dynastic Trio’ dedicated the first track Ohnedaruth which was the spiritual name that she had given to her husband. John William Coltrane, affectionately known as Trane to musicians and serious aficionados, was born in Hamlet, North Carolina September 23, 1926 but raised in High Point, North Carolina. Picking up the E flat alto horn and clarinet before settling to serious study if the alto saxophone, he graduated from high school in 1943 when he moved to be with his mother Alice in Philadelphia where she had relocated following the death of his father and maternal grandfather. The great architect of African-American Classical music (Jazz), genius and master of the tenor and soprano saxophones, he was the son of whose parents were very spiritual and dedicated to service in the church in which his grandfather faithfully served. John's mother, Mrs. Alice Coltrane, Sr., was a fine singer. He was blessed to have them as his parents. His father played violin and guitar in his spare time, mainly at home where he would practice as much as possible. John Coltrane came to Buffalo for a gig at the Royal Arms in 1962 when I was a sophomore in high school. We were considered too young to enter the club so we watched and listened from outside the front of the club which had a huge plate glass window. In the band were pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. Even from that vantage point, the music was captivating, spell-binding and a wonder Continued pg 11
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The Life of Rick James and his Brother: A New Mini-Series Project for Addison Henderson and LeRoi Johnson is Official!
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t the kick off of the BABJ’s Inaugural Black Film Series filmmaker Addison Henderson did a brief press screening of his award winning feature film G.O.D. Givers of Death that premiers Thursday, September 24 at the Transit Drive-In for one night only. Just before the film Henderson received top notch nods from BABJ president Madison Carter who called him “a true visionary,”; Mayor Brown who noted him as “an ambassador of l/r Johnson and Henderson film in Buffalo”; and film commissioner Tim Clark confirmed "Addison is truly a hometown guy…who always has Buffalo in his heart.” All the hometown love for the filmmaker was followed by an official announcement that he and LeRoi Johnson, the brother of Rick James, have teamed up to tell the story of the two brothers in a scripted seven-part narrative mini series Brothers Keeper.
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Herbalism: The Lost Art of Healing
"Mother Earth's medicine chest is full of healing herbs of incomparable worth" -Robin Rose Bennett The Civil Rights movement guaranteed access to facets of the larger white society that had previously been denied to us. This included access to Western Modern Medicine in ways our ancestors never had. It is now normal for us to go see doctors and specialists to satisfy our medical needs. This has proven to be both a blessing and a curse. While having access to medical care for a car accident or broken bones is vitally important, we have become overly dependent on the US Healthcare system for chronic diseases, and it has been to our detriment. We now rely on prescription medicines which inadequately address symptoms of dis-ease while ignoring the underlying root cause. The result is that we remain sick, while “they” get rich. During our years of enslavement, we had to fend for ourselves. There was no white doctor we could go to for assistance, for either minor or major illnesses. We relied solely on the elders in the community who had the knowledge and wisdom of herbalism to create an environment where the body could heal itself at the cellular level. And it worked! For every ailment, illness, ache or pain, there is an herb that will ease, soothe, and heal. For every problem there is an herbal solution. Herbalism is a practice that is embedded in the ancestral footprint of our DNA. Using herbs and plants for medicinal and healing purposes has been passed down through families and communities since the beginning of time. Famous Black herbalists include the true father of medicine, Imhotep, Queen Nanny of the Maroons, Dr. James Stills, George Washington Carver, and Ms. Emma Dupree. I’m sure you have heard stories or can tell stories about a grandmother
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Continued From Page 8 vibrate ferociously as he and John seemed to be speaking directly to each other on the bandstand. The lush lyricism of Mr. Garrison’s bass was audible from outside as was Mr. Tyner’s masterful piano that embellished the music of the John Coltrane Quartet. Unlike many “Jazz Clubs” at the time and even today, the stage was central to the room and surrounded by a semi-circular bar and tables for good visual affect. His album, "Live at the Village Vanguard,” had recently been released and that was the general direction of the music played by the Quartet at the Royal Arms at that time. On July 17, 1967 John Coltrane made his transition. To Coltrane, a musician was a message-giver; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. “I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make
“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper
or aunt that used roots, herbs, plants or some concoction of each to address an illness. This is herbalism. This is selfdetermination. This is the art of healing. Rosemary Gladstar explains, “As a preventative medicine, herbs are inimitable. They build and strengthen the body’s natural immunity and defense mechanism. They nourish the deep inner ecology of our systems on a cellular level…herbs support our life force…herbs often provide the impetus for lasting change”. Herbs can heal in a way prescription medicine cannot. The creator has imbued plants with healing properties. It is not necessary for you to become an herbalist or an expert on all the different types and kinds of herbs that exist. It is only necessary that you begin to look to the earth when an issue arises. One of the most effective ways to use herbs is by drinking teas. When used consistently, herbal teas ensure gradual but long-term results. As Kwame M. Vaughn explains, “Plant medicine was the first medicine…each herb is a reminder of our divine connection to this planet and to our incredible ancestors”. To learn more about herbal healing and herbal teas visit melaninrichwellness.com Kathleen is the Owner of Melanin Rich Wellness. She is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, Vaginal Steam Practitioner, Yin Yoga Instructor and Herbalist.
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help of Harriett Tubman, Rochester became a main station. In 1868, Frederick Douglass said he knew of major stations in Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and in Canada, St. Catherines, Ontario. In Buffalo, Broderick Park (at the foot of Ferry Street and the Black Rock Canal) was a site for a crossing the Niagara river into Canada.
others happy through music,” Coltrane wrote in 1964 in a letter to his listeners, telling of a prayer to God. In 1966, less than a year before his death, he stated: “I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery to the world. I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.” (From his official biography) Bassist Sabu Adeyola of Buffalo, protégé to the late jazz master Charles Mingus, is one of jazz music's finest. As a member of the most celebrated trios to have toured with legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal, Sabu (with Payton Crossley) incorporated a spiritual swing to Ahmad's signature style. Dawoud Sabu Adeyola is Executive Director of The Association for the Advancement of Creative Art, Inc.
REMEMBERING ATTICA: The dynamic conscientious duo of Sister Karima Amin and Baba Eng of Prisoners are People Too hosted a Spoken Word event in MLK Park last Sunday in commenoration of the Attica State Prison Rebellion (September 9-13, 1971) and the sacrifice of the Attica Brothers "who stood up and spoke out to demand humane treatment, free from brutality and abuse." Baba Eng made a powerful statement, connecting the dots and bringing Attica and what is happening in Ameiraca today full circle. "Attica was Ameriaca's knee jerk response to the idea of dealing with crime and punishnent," he said. "...which was to divise a system that had the most abhorant brutality and beastiality and dehumanization possible in one place and Attica was that place. Watch for Sis. Karima's full report next week.
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Social Workers and Mental Health Advocates Write Open Letter to Mayor Brown to Oppose New Crisis Mental Health Services Policy (To read the letter in its entirety go tothechallengernews.com)
Dear Mayor Brown and Buffalo Common Council Members: As professional social workers and mental health professionals we are writing to express our strong opposition to plans to use social workers with and/or within police departments, an intention announced by Mayor Brown on September 14, 2020. While embedding social workers into police departments and/or having social workers accompany police to mental health calls may appeal to the general public, it is ineffective, unsafe, and unproven to reduce police violence in mental health crisis situations. As calls for police accountability become louder and louder, we do not believe that the social work profession, with many accountability structures in place, can effectively and ethically work under a system that is so pervasively lacking in accountability without jeopardizing the integrity of the profession and community. Like police, social workers have historically been complicit in upholding and enforcing White supremacy and institutional racism, from refusing to serve Black people in early social service delivery systems, developing and protecting segregated systems, to mistreating and disrespecting Black clients, and implementing racist policies in child welfare, juvenile justice, the criminal justice system, education, health care, and other institutions. We the undersigned wholeheartedly reject continuing this harmful legacy, and refuse to be used by unjust systems to perpetuate White supremacy. Mental health is a public health issue not a criminal justice issue. Mental health conditions are the only medical conditions that are addressed by the legal system and not the healthcare system, a harmful and outdated practice. Police presence during mental health crises criminalizes and increases the stigmatization of mental health, making those in need of preventative or crisis mental health services less likely to seek services. As we saw on September 12th, many mental health calls responded to by police have resulted in injuries and criminal charges filed against the individual in need of help. Twenty-five percent (25%) of police killings involve a person with a mental health issue. It is no secret that over-policing in Black and Brown neighborhoods and violent responses by police to mental health calls disproportionally injure, criminalize, imprison, and kill our Black and Brown neighbors. Mental health needs should be met by the mental health and healthcare system, NOT our incredibly flawed criminal legal system. The forming of a behavioral health team within BPD is clearly a band-aid approach; a way of pushing mental and behavioral health issues within our community out of sight of the public eye. The current pandemic only exacerbates these problems. Therefore, we demand: 1. Immediate ratification of Daniel’s Law. Named in honor of Daniel Prude, this law would ban police from responding to mental health calls. 2. Mental health professionals should respond to mental health calls independent of police. 3. Creation and implementation of a Behavioral Health Advisory Council. 4. Ensure more adequate funding for crisis prevention and intervention-focused mental and behavioral health programs. Redistribute a portion of the BPD’s budget to local community-based mental and behavioral health programs and organizations focused on harm reduction to prevent crisis response in the first place. -Signed by 205 Social workers and Mental Health Professionals
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My cellphone was blowing up with text messages regarding my remarks on my weekly radio show “Pro Talk Plus,” that Josh Allen is a tight end playing the quarterback position. I stand by those remarks on Josh Allen, but he is starting to come along with plenty of passes with touch on them to his receivers. Stefon Diggs made him look very good with outstanding catches against an inferior Dolphin secondary. Bills receivers were wide open most of the day on crossing patterns that Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer was unable to make an adjustment to stop them. Bills rookie tight end Reggie Gilliam: “The Dolphins were as they were on film and I’m getting comfortable with the speed of the game.” Reggie Gilliam was my preseason pick as Buffalo Bills “Diamond in the Rough” player for the 2020 NFL season and he is already bringing in dividends for the team. A close second in my “Diamond in the Rough” is Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis, who I followed during his last two seasons at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He also had a touchdown reception. Davis : “I ran my route and saw Josh roll out and was able to move to back of end zone and give Josh space to throw the ball to the outside and I was able to come down with the ball. Yes, Gabriel Davis’ fingertip catch in the back of the endzone was the same type of reception I’ve seen him make many times in critical situations for UCF. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott have surrounded Josh Allen with plenty of high-quality receivers in order to be successful. Josh must continue to produce with the Bills schedule getting very tough for the next six weeks. The Bills remaining schedule includes The Rams, The Raiders, The Titans, The Chiefs, The Jets, The Patriots, The Seahawks, The Cardinals, The Chargers, The 49ers, The Steelers, The Broncos, The Patriots, and The Dolphins. The Bills defensive line will be tested in coming weeks with the middle of the line missing a big body to assist in stopping the run. Bills backup linebackers AJ Schein, and Tyrel Dodson will have to tackle punishing Rams running back Malcolm Brown and Cam Akers. Malcolm Brown ran all over a tough physical Philadelphia Eagles defense. Yes, let the Gauntlet begin with The LA Rams coming to town with a strong offensive line and running game. I see a very physical game at Bills Stadium and with All- Pro Corner back Jaylen Ramsey coming to town to cover Stefon Diggs , it will make for another good entertaining game. This will be a true test of how far along Bills QB Josh Allen has progressed, as a strong passing game will be needed to defeat the LA Rams. I have The Bills winning 28-27 in a hard hitting, very physical contest, with Josh not turning the ball over, and the Bills defensive front having to slow down the punishing Rams running attack which will dominate for most of the day. T-Blue Jays UpdateThe Toronto Blue Jays come back to Buffalo to close out the 60-game regular season on a Homestand against The New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles. After losing five games in a row, The Blue Jays pitching must improve and with star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez returning to the lineup . Teoscar hit his 16th home run of the season with a crushing blast to help lead The Blue Jays to a 6 – 3 wins over The Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays can now score runs again and must keep Teoscar healthy for this week and playoffs in order to be competitive. The Blue Jays were shut out and scored three runs or less in his absence. Hin Jin Ryu is The Blue Jays only dominate starting pitcher and that must be addressed in the off season. Hopefully Blue Jays management will spend money to bring two more high quality veteran pitchers in for next season. Follow me on FACEBOOK, Twitter: georgeradney@georgeradman, Instrgram, RADIO: Pro Talk Plus, on 105.5 FM The Beat of Rochester, Every Saturday Morning 7 AM – 8 AM Live call in 585 595 1055, website: thebeat1055.com, Sundays WHTK 1280 AM, 8 AM – 9 AM What’s Going on the Experience
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LEGAL NOTICE Bid COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS South Creek Road Culvert Replacement PROJ# CAP-476CULVERT-2020 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways seeking sealed bids for South Creek Road Culvert Replacement Project. Sealed proposals will be received at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1419A, Buffalo, NY 14202 by, and opened at, 10 am local time, Thursday, October 1, 2020. Certified check in the amount of $5,000.00 is required as bid deposit. Pre-let meeting scheduled Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 11 am EST at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1419A, Buffalo, NY. NYSDOL Wage Rates, Local Minority, & Disadvantaged Workforce goals, NYS Apprenticeship may be required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http: //www2.erie. gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.
LEGAL NOTICE Bid ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for BMHA Job 20-02-CF Boiler Replacement at 124 Fulton Street Commodore Perry Extension The Prebid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM, local time, with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All bid forms must be filled out and returned. Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit. The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted. Dated: September 30, 2020
LEGAL NOTICE Bid Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting quotes for the Resurfacing and Streetscape Improvements of Abbott Rd from Southside Prkwy to Meriden St in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional DBE Pre-bid meeting will be available upon request at MCI Offices. Documents can be obtained by contacting ttibbs@markcerrone.com, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716282-5245 or iSqFt®. Quotes due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 by 9/21/20 at 2:00 pm. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.
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LLC's NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Strickly Business Safety Solutions, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/07/2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5500 N. Bailey Ave. Ste. #74 Amherst NY 14226. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. September23,30 October 7,14,21,28 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CGN Services, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 3, 2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 80 Parkview Avenue Buffalo, New York 14210. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. September23,30 October 7,14,21,28 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The Articles of Organization of Lamont J Musiq LLC were filed with the NY Secretary of State (NYSS) on June 10, 2020. Office location: Erie County, New York. The NYSS has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served . NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 11 Hoyt St, Buffalo, NY 14213. Purpose is any lawful act permitted under the NY Limited Liability Company Act; initially with a focus on content creation. September23,30 October 7,14,21,28 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Complete Difference LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/03/2020. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may, be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5500 N. Bailey Ave. Ste #74 Amherst NY 14226. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. September 16,23,30 October 7,14,21 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Hair By The Sisters LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/1/2020 Office in Erie County SSNY is the designated agent of LLC whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 240 Niagara Falls Blvd. Buffalo NY, 14223 Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. September 16,23,30 October 7,14,21
LLC's NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of formation of 4HOO LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 30 20 2020 Office located in Erie. SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom processes may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to 1967 Wehrle Dr Suite 1 #086 Buffalo NY 14221 Purpose; Any Lawful Activity. September 2, 9,16,23,30 October 7 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Millionaire Goals L.L.C. July 7, 2020, 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 any process to the L.L.C. at p.o. Box 1395 Buffalo NY 14215. The purpose of the L.L.C. is to operate and conduct all business activities legally permitted in the state of NY. The L.L.C. is to be managed by Candice S. Sanford September 2,9,16,23,30 October 7 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Respect My Blessings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/19/20. Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY SECRETARY OF STATE Has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 52 Monticello PL. Buffalo, Ny 14214. Purpose: Any lawful purpose August 19,26 September 2, 9, 16, 23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY One Stop Car Shop LLC (2) Articles of Organization filed 08/17/2020 (3) in Erie County (4) The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. (5) NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 375 Cornwall Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 (6) No dissolution date (7) One Stop Car Shop LLC will serve as an automotive services company. August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30 NOTICE of FORMATION Of A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Go Getta Enterprises, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: May 15, 2020. 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 of the LLC to: 10 Frankfort Ave, Buffalo NY 14211. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. August 19,26 September 2,9,16,23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Dash Catering LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State 7/30/2020. Business Office is located in Erie County. NY Secretary of State designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 37 Chandler Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Purpose of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30
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NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Savage Beauty Clothing LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 1, 2020. Office Location: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 any process to the LLC at: 1098 East Lovejoy Buffalo New York 14206. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. September 2,9,16,23,30,October 7 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: SUPREME DOPENESS LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/22/2020. Office location: Erie County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O SUPREME DOPENESS LLC, 12 Pine Park, Cheektowaga, 14225. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. August 19, 26 September 2,9, 16, 23 NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Adriana Associates Communication, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: May 15, 2020. 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 of the LLC to: 10 Frankfort Ave, Buffalo NY 14211. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. August 19,26 September 2,9,16,23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Crownz Of Jewel, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: August 12, 2020 Office of the LLC: Erie County 86 Floss Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 86 Floss avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 Purpose of LLC: Focusing on Health, Beauty and Skin Care. August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KRUPTOS INDUSTRIES, LLC Articles of Organization filed with The New York Secretary of State: 07/27/2020.Office of the LLC: Erie County. SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. New York Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 282 15th Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. September 9,16,23,30 October 7,14
NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Wise Young Builders, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York on August 21, 2020, Office of Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent upon whom which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 75 Goulding ave Buffalo, New York 14208. Purpose: Any lawful purpose September 9,16,23,30,October 7, 14
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Despite many producers who have tried, this is the first story that Johnson could not be more thrilled to finally co-sign, granting the rights to Henderson to do the story. “ It wasn’t a tough decision to decide on Addison, we have a lot of things in common, we both have a love for Buffalo, he’s very strong in what he does, and in addition to that he has a lot of drive and quality in what he does,” said LeRoi. The mini-series will have a twist and tell the true story of the Brother’s and how they came to be. “ I think people need to know what was behind the scenes with Rick, his family , people in business …and how Buffalo influenced Rick,” said his brother LeRoi Johnson. He said he’s gone through a lot of producers over the years and feels Addison, who wanted to do this project 15 years ago unbeknownst to Johnson, is the best choice for the project, “ Addison and I are on the same page of what the narrative… he’s got the talent to direct and produce this project,” Johnson emphasized, “I’m the glue for Rick James, there’s nobody in this town or on the planet that knows more about my brother than I do… Addison and I are going to be partners in this all the way. ” The filmmaker plans to bring the production to Buffalo, “The energy I get from here carries me on to the stratosphere and that’s where me and LeRoi are going with this project right here in Buffalo. We’re going to the moon." Johnson quickly chimed in , “round trip!” Proof that bringing it home is well worth the trip.
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Smoked Chicken Dinners Rummage Sale To Support Gloria Parks Senior Program
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Like many community-based organizations, the University District Community Development Association (UDCDA) has been working hard behind the scenes since the pandemic hit. The staff have continued to serve the community from our offices at 995 Kensington Avenue. Although the City of Buffalo has closed all city-owned community centers since March 17th, the Gloria J. Parks Community Center has continued to provide after school and summer camp programs in a socially distanced format from within the community center. The center’s Senior Program has resumed since July with outdoor fitness and social activities between the center, the Rails to Trails greenspace, and Shoshone Park. The senior program is planning to move temporarily indoors to 995 Kensington Avenue, starting in October to provide small group fitness, recreation and hot lunches. To help support these programs, UDCDA is holding two fundraisers on Saturday, September 26th. First there will be a Smoked Chicken Dinner sale at Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services at 995 Kensington and Comstock Avenues from Noon to 4 p.m. This sale is drive-through, take-out only. There will be no pre-sale. The dinner includes 3 wings, 3 chicken tenders, 2 sides, and a roll and butter, for only $12. Second, on that same day, September 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be Rummage Sale outside the Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 3242 Main Street and Heath. Furniture and household items will be available to purchase and take away. All sales are cash only. All proceeds from these fundraisers will support the agency’s work to sustain affordable housing, business growth in our neighborhoods, and to serve our seniors and youth with educational and recreational activities. For more information about Programs at UDCDA, call Michael Tritto at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 832-5085. For more information on the fundraisers call Kevin Ferguson at 4004159.
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LEGAL NOTICE Bid Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the front entrance vestibule of the office of Stieglitz Snyder Architecture, 425 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud virtually at 11:00 a.m. from the office of Stieglitz Snyder Architecture for: Addition and Renovations at: SED PROJECT: 14-06-00-01-0066013 Buffalo Public Schools – School #66 North Park Community School Bids will be opened for a multiprime contract. Beginning Thursday, September 17, 2020, bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at www.avalonbuff-planroom.com, under “Public Jobs”, or ordered by phone at 716-995-7777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources. Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project, please refer to Juan Perez, AIA, Associate Architect, 716816-3610. Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning
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