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Community of Women Pledge Solidarity & Support For Mayoral Candidate India Walton
SOLIDARITY! Mayoral candidate India Walton (center, 7th from left) surrounded by "sister supporters."
Street Legacy Photos by Darvin Adams Women for Walton!
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A Community of Women Pledge Solidarity and Support for Mayoral Candidate India Walton
Her candidacy may be historic, but it has not been easy for India Walton since her stunning upset win in the June Democratic Mayoral Primary when she defeated 16-year entrenched incumbent Byron Brown.
Largely ignored during the primary by Brown, the dynamic, young 39-yearold Walton was suddenly thrust into the local and national spotlight after her victory. She also became the target of personal attacks and fear mongering in her opponent's desperate attempt to discredit her in the wake of his loss, in what continues to be a disgraceful display of desperation. Yet India has withstood - with a steely resolve- all the disrespect, all the fear mongering, all the lies and dirty politics - that the Brown campaign has been able to muster against her. Indeed, The level of disrespect and fear during this campaign has been unprecedented in this city. The Women for Walton came together organically, in solidarity and support of India Walton and all she stands for on behalf of strong women everywhere; relating to her struggles as well as her victories in life. And sharing her vision for a safe, healthy, progressive City of Buffalo. The Women for Walton are mothers, grandmothers, everyday workers, unemployed and professionals representing , media, politics, labor, business, education and more - all coalescing around this visionary, young woman’s courageous campaign to make a difference. The first event as a group was a Women for Walton Luncheon, which provided community members an opportunity to meet India Walton, the endorsed Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo. During the luncheon everyone was invited to attend a Women for Walton photo shoot, which graces the cover of this week’s’ edition.
Last Friday the Women for Walton held a press conference in front of City Hall to make their outrage known over the false attack ad currently airing on behalf of the Brown Campaign. The ad features officers alleging that Walton would fire 100 police if elected. It has been deemed not valid yet it’s still being aired. Earlier this week a complaint was filed with the city's Board of Ethics, saying that it violates a number of rules and regulations by portraying police offices in support of a political candidate. That very issue was raised at Friday’s Women for Walton press conference by two of the speakers, retired police officer and activist Justin Harris, and former Legislator Betty Jean Grant. The Walton campaign also strongly objected to what they called a “dishonest attack ad.” The campaign expressed concerns that Brown’s ad, which features active-duty police officers standing on the steps of City Hall, may violate state and federal rules prohibiting the use of public resources for campaign purposes.
“The homicide rate has risen five of the last six years in Byron Brown’s Buffalo,” said Walton. “To distract us from this abject failure, Brown is now lying about my comprehensive public safety program. I’ll say this much: if the FBI had raided my office and my longtime deputy mayor were cooperating in a federal political corruption investigation, I wouldn’t be so cavalier with the truth about law and order in Buffalo.” Walton’s “Getting Serious About Public Safety” policy agenda is publicly available on her campaign website.
-And Still She Rises-
While the Women for Walton, spoke truth to power as it related to the Brown campaign’s unethical political ad, India was being feted at a Brooklyn Fundraising event hosted by Jumaane Williams, the New York City Public Advocate and attended by progressive democrats. Walton welcomed Williams to Buffalo shortly after her historic win in June.
-Rev. Sharpton Hosts Walton at House of Justice-
Also during her New York visit, renowned civil rights leader and founder and president of the National Action Network Reverend Al Sharpton, hosted India Walton at the National Action Network Rally on Saturday. Addressing the crowd and online audience, Rev. Sharpton shared parallels between Walton and Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to be elected to Congress, in her bid to become President in 1972. “Shirley Chisholm had a battle of both racism and misogyny,” said Rev. Sharpton. “At the National Black Political Convention, Shirley Chisholm was running for President; she was not even invited to be at the convention.” Pointing to Walton, Sharpton continued, “This woman hit the streets in Buffalo. Never was a part of the inner crowd, never was a part of the establishment. She did it the old organizing way. And I’m saying to you all that are watching me in Buffalo, that if she ran a fair race and won the Democratic nomination, don’t let nobody come and finance you against your interests. Now I know her opponent; I ain’t never had a problem with him. But fair is fair, and right is right. And we fought too hard to become like the folks we fought against.” “You do the best you can in your time and you let the next generation pick up and move on,” Sharpton went on to say. “Nothing worse than people that act like God created the heavens and earth for them, and that everybody’s supposed to serve you… That’s why the Bible says the greatest is the servant. And that’s why some of our leadership becomes obsolete, because they don’t serve nobody.” “I’m honored to have appeared alongside the Reverend Al Sharpton, who recognizes the importance of community organizers entering political leadership,” said Walton following the event. “I know I stand on the shoulders of giants like Rev. Sharpton, who have spent decades uplifting ‘the least of these.’ Hearing him refer to me and Shirley Chisholm in the same breath was a deeply humbling experience."
-Updates-
Walton recently rolled out plans for housing in the City of Buffalo. This past Tuesday, in A.D. Price Courts, Willert Park, Ms. Walton discussed the housing-related challenges facing Buffalo residents, and contrasted her approach with that of the current mayoral administration. In another development she announced the first six experts for her City Hall Advisory Committee. Said Walton: “Should the voters of Buffalo see fit to elect me Mayor on November 2nd, they can rest assured that I will be ready to hit the ground running on Day 1. With accomplished professionals like these at my side, we will begin the hard work of reversing the failure and corruption of the current administration and building the safe, healthy Buffalo we all need and deserve.”
Walton has received support from Erie County Legislator April Baskin, NYS Senator Sean Ryan, NYS Assemblyman Jon D. Rivera, and the majority of the Buffalo School Board. In addition to these elected officials, Walton has the endorsement of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Workers United Upstate, the Working Families Party, Our City Action Buffalo, and more than a dozen other local and national organizations. One of her most recent endorsements came from VOCAL-NY Action Fund (VAF). “There’s no better person than India Walton to lead Buffalo into a new era of love, equity, and compassion for all,” said Kim Smith, of VOCAL Action.
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More information about India Walton, the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo and sole mayoral candidate on the November 2 General Election ballot, can be found at www.indiawalton.com, Facebook, Twitter at @indiawaltonbflo and Instagram at @indiawaltonforbuffalo.
Indictment 41-413 Dismissed. Buffalo 5 to Pursue Civil Lawsuit
Last Thursday (September 23) the wrongful Erie County Indictment (Number 41-413) against John Walker and Darryl Boyd was dismissed in New York State Supreme Court, in Buffalo. Judge Christopher J. Burns, presided. The wrongful conviction associated with that indictment was vacated August 18th. However, Mr. Walker and Mr. Boyd, collectively referred to in Upstate Western New York as The Buffalo 5, were informed by their attorney, Paul J. Cambria, Jr. just prior the recent proceeding, that a civil lawsuit to pursue just and due compensation for their wrongful conviction and imprisonment , would not be filed by Mr. Cambria's law Firm. John Walker and Darryl Boyd were wrongly convicted back in 1977, and have borne the brunt of the many harmful lasting effects of those wrongful convictions, over the past 44 years. Sent to prison when they were just 16 years old, they then spent 23 and 27 1/2 years, respectively, in adult-population NewYork State prisons, for a crime they did not commit and, even after their releases, were subjected to what would have amounted to lifetime parole conditions, and missed countless opportunities they otherwise would have enjoyed, had they not been labeled as ex-convicts and felony offenders . Mr. Walker and Mr. Boyd were in fact harmed by the State Of New York, and they deserve to be fairly and justly compensated for the violation of their civil and constitutional rights. So while Mr. Walker and Mr. Boyd are deeply appreciative of Mr. Cambria having taken their case, they are nonetheless deeply disappointed, and are in fact very confused, as to any reason why Mr. Cambria will not be pursuing a civil lawsuit on their behalf. A press conference was scheduled to further address this matter last Thursday, in MLK Park. A representative from the Buffalo Chapter of the NAACP was invited to attend to speak on the heart of this very urgent Matter.
“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
Brown’s Tepid Support Of City Schools
Mayor has been mostly hands-off. City has frozen school aid during his tenure. Challenger India Walton proposes increasing assistance.
By Layne Dowdall Investigative Post
Buffalo schools were plagued by poor attendance and low student achievement when Byron Brown took office 15 years ago. Not much has changed since then. is reform,” said Larry Quinn, Board of Education member from 2014 to 2019. Buffalo uses about 50 percent of its property tax revenue to The mayor is not directly responsible for the school district. That falls on the nine members of its elected Board of Education and the superintendent they supervise. But many big-city mayors have used the power of the purse and the bully pulpit to push for school improvements. Brown has been more hands-off. “The positive thing was, he was not involved. The negative thing was, he was not involved,” said James Sampson, a former Board of Education member who served as president in 2016. “When you're the leader of a city and the future of the city — particularly economically and from a development perspective — is linked to the quality of the education system, you'd think you'd want to be involved in that.” Brown has increased the city’s direct funding to the district by only $500,000 during his tenure, to $70.8 million. To keep pace with inflation, it would need to have increased by around $25 million. The city’s current commitment accounts for 7.3 percent of the district’s $972.5 budget this fiscal year. The state funds the lion’s share of the budget, 83.3 percent. The city under Brown has selectively funded other programs, including money for police officers in the schools and family support services through Say Yes to Education. The amount varies from year to year. This year it’s about $2.3 million. Brown, through his campaign staff, declined Investigative Post’s interview request for this story. The mayor has not proposed any major education initiatives during his campaign. India Walton, who won the June Democratic primary, wants the mayor’s office more engaged with the school district and has proposed increasing city aid by $20 million during her first term in office. “Mayor of Buffalo is the most influential position in the city. And it's not been used to its fullest capacity to be able to set the culture that prioritizes education for our children,” Walton said. fund its schools. That accounts for only 7.3 percent of the district’s budget, however. That figure is 12.1 percent in Rochester and 15 percent in Syracuse.
Other City Funding
The mayor has found other ways to increase funding to schools, albeit modestly. His most substantial investment has been in police assigned to schools. Work performed by about 10 officers and supervisors includes handling situations in schools, providing security at events and tracking down chronically absent students. The cost to the city is about $1.5 million annually. The city also helps to fund Say Yes, which provides graduates with college scholarships and students and their families social and health services. The city’s contribution this year is $530,000. Brown has continued a summer reading program started under Mayor Anthony Masiello, Brown’s Summer Reading Challenge. In June, Brown introduced an “Earn While You Learn” program , which paid high school students this summer while they studied to earn their diploma. Louis Petrucci, the current board president, and Sharon Belton-Cottman, his predecessor, declined to comment for this story. Petrucci referred Investigative Post to Central District Board Member Paulette Woods, who said: “The mayor has had a very cooperative relationship with the school board.” But She Sees Room For More Involvement. “I would like to see the mayor increase aid, maintain the buildings and athletic fields, and take leadership on helping us with this COVID mask issue. I think there's some things that the mayor — and whoever the future mayor is — will need to work with us on,” Woods said.
Struggling Schools Walton’s Education Platform
Only one-third of Buffalo public school students have satisfactory attendance rates and only a quarter test at proficient levels in reading, writing and math skills. The result: Employers say many high school graduates lack the basic skills necessary to hold a job, and professors say many Buffalo graduates require remediation before they can handle college or university curriculum. The school district’s budget has grown dramatically since Brown took office and the state has underwritten virtually all of the increase. State aid now totals $810 million, accounting for 83.3 percent of the district’s budget. The city’s stagnant funding under Brown has drawn criticism in some quarters, including from Phil Rumore, president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation. “He hasn't improved the amount of money even though we've sought additional money to help improve the education of our kids. That is a disgrace. It's almost like he's turned his back on the kids in the city,” Rumore told Investigative Post. Others contend the district, with an annual budget of just shy of $1 billion, and another $289 million in federal pandemic aid on the way, does not need more money. “I never really felt funding was the issue. I think the real issue During her campaign, Walton has said she wants the city to be more involved in the schools than it has been under Brown. “It really concerns me, the direction that we're heading in, in it not having a priority in our municipal government,” she said. Walton wants to increase aid to the school by $20 million incrementally over four years. The additional money would be funded by increases in the city’s share of sales tax receipts and a redistribution of money budgeted for the police department. Walton, who once worked as a school nurse, said she would appoint an education expert as a liaison with the district. Brown’s deputy mayor, Ellen Grant, currently serves as the school liaison, but Walton said she wants more expertise in the position. Walton proposes de-emphasizing policing solutions to problems in schools in favor of providing more social services. Walton said she also would work to improve broadband access for students and their families.
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Investigative Post’s reporting, including extensive reporting on the mayor’s race, can be found at investigativepost.org and on WGRZ TV and WBFO FM.
11 The Downfall of Arrogance ...
Arrogance is often looked at in a bad light. We look down on those who we believe to be arrogant. Arrogance is defined as having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. It’s interesting that in the definition we find exactly what we saw on display at last week’s Board of Education meeting from Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash. In an exchange with Board President Emeritus Sharon Belton-Cottman we saw Dr. Cash display the same arrogance that has gotten us to where we are today as a school district. Now let’s give Dr. Cash his respect. His arrogance has gotten the district to a better place. For example it allowed the district to have its highest graduation in my lifetime. But his greatest strength seems to be developing into his greatest weakness. Dr. Cash’s arrogance began to unravel last year starting with him demanding a raise last October and getting it. His $317,000 salary is now more than the mayor and the governor combined! Follow that up with Buffalo Public Schools being the last to open last year because in Dr. Cash’s words “The science says it’s not safe.” Why was it safe for most suburban schools to go back? Private schools didn’t believe that it was unsafe for children to return either. So basically in a household where one child goes to charter and one goes to public only one child went to school? What science did Dr. Cash have that no one else in our region had? Presently we find ourselves in a transportation crisis that is causing bus delays up to 3 hours and kids sometimes missing up to 2 periods in school. The community presented Dr. Cash with a sound solution that we know works because we have seen it work in other urban cities and that is to pay parents (actually reimburse parents) to bring their own children to school . Sounds legit right? Like something a leader should and would be receptive to, right? No, not our fearless leader! He’d rather ask parents to volunteer to do it, because in his words “I’m not sure we want to become an uber." But when pushed for another solution the district has none. Their response is they'd rather wait and trust that our elected officials will help us out. But in the meantime they will keep parents' tax dollars ($60 million) allocated for transportation and you just bring your kids to school on your own dime. You see the pattern here? A leader who seems to always think he has the answers, someone who, because of his own arrogance, finds it hard to accept that his way is not always the right way; one who finds it hard to accept that others who are from and live in this community actually might have something to offer. All of that climaxed at the work session September 22. Board Member Cottman who is Dr. Cash’s boss, made a point to say that we need our parent facilitators identified, up and running because for the past 10 years we have seen the district take a lackluster approach which led to facilitators not getting up and running until November. In what can only be described as a temper tantrum superintendent Cash got into a two-minute fighting match that ended with him shouting “WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" to board member Cottman. He should be reprimanded because of the disrespect he showed to his boss. Coupled with everything described here, we finally see the very strength with which Dr. Cash uses to lead his arrogance. Yet it's also his greatest weakness and in turn the district’s biggest hurdle to overcome. To quote Albert Einstein, the only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance!!!
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LEGAL NOTICE
Request for Proposals (RFP) Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency 2969-2971 Bailey
The City of Buffalo Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (the “City”), is seeking qualified and capable development partners to redevelop 2969-2971 Bailey from its former use as a nonprofit community organization (“High Hopes”), into a mix of affordable housing units and commercial space while ensuring the building’s historic character is preserved. The City seeks to enter into an agreement for the transfer of the Property with the respondent who demonstrates that it has the capacity to best meet the selection criteria and offers the greatest prospect of successful project completion, within expedited completion timelines. To receive a copy of the Request for Proposal, interested firms may visit the City of Buffalo, Office of Strategic Planning website at https://www.buffalony. gov/bids.aspx
The deadline to submit responses is Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Responses received after this date and time shall not be considered. Proposals must be received electronically via email sent to Lisa Hicks at
lhicks@buffalony.gov.
Request for Proposals (RFP) Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency 725 Humboldt
The City of Buffalo Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (the “City”), is seeking qualified and capable development partners to redevelop 725 Humboldt from its former use as a school, into affordable housing units while ensuring the building’s historic character is preserved. The City seeks to enter into an agreement for the transfer of the Property with the respondent who demonstrates that it has the capacity to best meet the selection criteria and offers the greatest prospect of successful project completion, within expedited completion timelines. To receive a copy of the Request for Proposal, interested firms may visit the City of Buffalo, Office of Strategic Planning website at https://www.buffalony. gov/bids.aspx LEGAL NOTICE BID
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The NFTA is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for LRRT - Embedded Rail Replacement (400 Block Main) Project No. 31LA2101 Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 22, 2021. www.nftaengineering.com
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The Town of Elma is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of (2) Roll Off Recycling Containers. Sealed bids to be received at the Elma Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office, 1600 Bowen Road, Elma, NY prior to 1 p.m. October 8, 2021. Any questions please call Howard Diehl at the Highway Garage at 716-652-2515. Bids to be opened at 1:00 p.m. October 8, 2021, at the Elma Town Hall, 1600 Bowen Rd. The Town Board reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Containers are to be new, never used. Delivered to 1700 Bowen Rd. Elma, NY 14059 To be constructed as follows: Minimum of 20 Cubic Yards Main Rails - 22Ft in length Minimum of 2” x 6”x ¼” steel Cross Members 3”Structural steel on 16” center Sides - Minimum 12 Gauge steel with (4) 30”x30” poly sliding doors per side Minimum 3” x 5” channel iron supports on 24” centers 62” Sides with a permanent flat roof Roof - Flat Ground Wheels - (4) Minimum of 8” x 6” mounted on 1½” axle with grease fittings Nose Rollers - (2) Minimum 4” x 6” with grease fittings Bull Nose Minimum 1 ¼” Steel Cable Hook Tail Gate - 12 Gauge steel designed to match flat roof Side swing with lever latch and safety chain Minimum 2 hinges with minimum 1.25” pins with grease fittings Floor Minimum 3/16th Steel Top Rail Minimum 3” x 3” – 11 Gauge Steel Finish - Dark Green Exterior Primed Interior
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Open Doors Transition Specialist
Facilitate & coordinate, for people Residing in institutions, a plan to Re-enter the community. Associate Degree & 3 yrs exp. Req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Account Receivable Accountant
Assist with accounts receivable & Entries related to billing & resolutions To Medicaid eligibility & authorizations. Bachelors preferred. Exp with QuickBooks req. Send resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Personal Assistant Specialist
Assist consumers in recruiting Of individuals for employment. Cover all WNYIL locations. HS Diploma or equiv. 3yrs general Office work req. Send cover letter And resume required to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Statewide Engagement Coordinator
Coordinate network activities within The Young Leaders and Advocates Network. Remote position. Asso deg & 5 yrs exp req. Send cover letter and resume required to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main st Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
NY Connects Region 1 Program Assistant
Ability to manage large volume call and gather Documents for reporting purposes. HS diploma And 1 yr office exp req. Send cover letter and resume required to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Enhancement Navigator
Provide life & employment skills to participants Work with TANF participants in achieving Their goals. Exp. In Mental health system req. Send cover letter and resume required to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
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Association Operations Manager
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has an exciting opportunity for an Association Operations Manager for the Lockport, NY office.
The Association Administrator will provide administrative direction, management, and coordination for Association operations including assisting the Executive Director with delegated administrative, communications, human resource, business and facilities operations of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County. For information about the position, including required and preferred qualifications please visit http://cceniagaracounty. org/about-us/jobs. Applications must be submitted through the Workday link on the website by October 12.
Health Homes Care Coordinator
Help enroll consumers in a Health Home. Help decrease costs of consumers being Served in a Health Home. Bachelor’s & 5 yrs exp. Req. Resume and Cover letter to WNYIL Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
CDPAS Payroll Specialist & Coordinator Backup
Responsible for maintenance of call-in system data, Time sheet reconciliation & input to the call-in system. HS diploma & 6 mos exp in clerical setting req. Resume & Cover Letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
Community Engagement Coordinator
Responsible for managing & supporting Outreach activities, events & community Engagement programs for the Agency. Asso deg and 5 yrs exp req. Resume & Cover Letter to WNYIL, Inc, 3108 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC
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The Pike Company and LECESSE Construction actively encourage participation from M/WBE certified firms.
Contact Kathy Rooney, Diversity & Community Engagement Manager, to discuss potential opportunities.
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LEGAL NOTICE BID
The Town of Elma is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of (2) Roll Off Recycling Containers. Sealed bids to be received at the Elma Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office, 1600 Bowen Road, Elma, NY prior to 1 p.m. October 8, 2021. Any questions please call Howard Diehl at the Highway Garage at 716-652-2515. Bids to be opened at 1:00 p.m. October 8, 2021, at the Elma Town Hall, 1600 Bowen Rd. The Town Board reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Containers are to be new, never used. Delivered to 1700 Bowen Rd. Elma, NY 14059 To be constructed as follows: Minimum of 20 Cubic Yards Main Rails - 22Ft in length Minimum of 2” x 6”x ¼” steel Cross Members 3”Structural steel on 16” center Sides - Minimum 12 Gauge steel with (4) 30”x30” poly sliding doors per side Minimum 3” x 5” channel iron supports on 24” centers Roof - 12” Hip Ground Wheels - (4) Minimum of 8” x 6” mounted on 1½” axle with grease fittings Nose Rollers - (2) Minimum 4” x 6” with grease fittings Bull Nose Minimum 1 ¼” Steel Cable Hook Tail Gate - 12 Gauge steel designed to match 12” hip roof Side swing with lever latch and safety chain Minimum 2 hinges with minimum 1.25” pins with grease fittings Floor Minimum 3/16th Steel Top Rail Minimum 3” x 3” – 11 Gauge Steel Finish - Dark Green Exterior Primed Interior LLC'S
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DLP Consulting WNY LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/29/21. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1339 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21
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Buddy's Steak & More LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/19/21. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 55 Durham Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21
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A&T Growth Enterprise LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 22, 2021. Office location Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 64 Shellridge Dr. East Amherst, NY 14051. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21
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XYZ Company, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: November 28, 2008 Office of the LLC: Erie 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: 123 Main Street, City Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21
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