CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Returns to Downtown Rochester With Outstanding Lineup June 21 -29.
The 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival begins on Friday, June 21 and runs through June 29. with over 325 acts across various venue stages around the city.
The International Jazz Festival draws a substantially large crowd of more than 200,000 people annually.
The lineup is filled with excellence in jazz music with Grammy Award winning headliners performing at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre like the legendary brilliance of Taj Mahal, John Oats of the famed group Hall and Oats, Lee Ritenour Band, jazz prodigy and vocalists Samara Joy and Laufey.
Over the scheduled dates for the festival you can catch acts at various venues around town like drumming sensation Joe Dyson, , the Christie Dashiell Quartet, trailblazing trumpeter Giveton Gelin Quartet, Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist, Ekep Nkwelle, Ghanaian drummer sensation Paa Kow, global troupe Michael Mwenso and the Shakes, vocalist Michael Mayo, Andy Milne and Unison, Jeronne Paxton, the phenomenal Stanley Jordan plays Jimi Hendrix, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, multi instrumentalist Thunderstorm Artis, and so many more amazing musicians vocalists and bands! Can I say Do You Have Your Tickets Yet?
Without fail the festival will feature plenty of free acts, which all begin at 9 p.m. (no tickets required for these shows below) : The Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: Saturday, June 22 at the East Avenue and Chestnut Street Stage. A Grammy-Award winning blues vocalist and guitarist.
Sheila E. and the E-Train: Wednesday, June 26 at Parcel 5. Sheila E., the legendary drummer and singer known for her collaborations with Prince and other music superstars, will perform with her group.
Los Lonely Boys: Thursday, June 27 at Parcel 5. The Texas-based rock trio Los Lonely Boys has sold 2.5 million records, won a Grammy, and received five more Grammy nominations in the span of their career.
Cimafunk: Friday, June 28 at Parcel 5. Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated AfroCuban artist. His music offers an innovative mix of funk, afrobeat and hip hop.
Rejuvenation: Saturday June 29 at Parcel 5. A performance led by a New Orleans modern funk ensemble will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Meters’ iconic album Rejuvenation. It will feature the original members of The Meters’, George Porter Jr. on bass and Leo Nocentelli on guitar.
You can search their website for the entire list of scheduled performing acts, tickets and club passes at www.rochesterjazz.com See you There! - staff writer.
Finger Lakes Opera (FLO) 2024 Summer Festival Upcoming Events
FLO continues with great events for their summer festival. Remaining in June are the following:
June 26 OUT LOUD AT THE MAG from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vanden Brul Pavilion in the Memorial Art Gallery, FLO will host a fun, happy-hour event featuring their 2024 Young Artists.
June 28 and 30 TWO CORNERS – On June 28 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 2 p.m. on the Mainstage Theatre of the Timothy Wentworth Arts Building on the Brighton Campus of Monroe Community College, FLO will present the World Premiere of its first ever commissioned work Two Corners, by B.E. Boykin and Jarrod Lee .Also joining the singers will be performers from Garth Fagan Dance. Singing the lead role will be Rochester’s very own soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos in the country! For Tickets visit: fingerlakesopera.org
Looking for Spray Parks to Cool Off?
Here are a few open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., through Friday June 21:Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St. Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St. Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center, 75 Grover St. Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St. Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.
Taj MaHal
Samara Joy
Sheila E. and the E-Train
Kearstin Piper Brown
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Brittany Jones Makes History as Kenmore’s First Black Village Trustee
Brittany Jones, 34 was recently sworn in as Kenmore’s first African American to fill a vacancy on the Village Board.
According to the Buffalo News, local historians and longtime officials say that people of color have rarely, if ever, been elected to town or village offices, in suburban towns and villages across Erie County; leaving membership to their boards over the past decades and centuries entirely White.
Jones, 34, is the principal law clerk to Hon. Justice E. Jeannette Ogden of the State Appellate Division’s Fourth Department. Jones has lived in Kenmore since 2017.
Niagara Falls Legislator Jeffrey Elder Seeks 145th Assembly District
Niagara County Legislator Jeffrey Elder has announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 145th District. Elder is a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force and brings over four decades of public service to his run for the State Assembly.
“I’m running to fight for the hardworking families in our community. For too long, our community has been neglected by our leaders in Albany” said Elder. “For almost a decade under the current representative, our region has sent more tax dollars to Albany than we get back. Angelo Morinello has failed to deliver on his campaign promises. It’s time our tax dollars are reinvested in revitalizing and improving our community.”
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Elder enlisted in the Air Force after graduating from LaSalle Senior High School. There Sergeant Elder rose up and earned the prestigious distinction of serving as a Crewmember on Air Force One, serving under Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Elder was elected to the County Legislature in 2021 representing the 4th District in Niagara Falls. He has fought tirelessly in the Legislature for programs to support veterans and youth in Niagara County while securing thousands of dollars in county funding for community organizations in Niagara Falls and organizing the city’s Juneteenth Festival.
THE EAST SIDE PARKWAYS COALITION held a press conference last Thursday and announced legal action against the proposed billion dollar toxic tunnel. Matt Dearing (left) and community activist Dennice Barr (right) were among the speakers. Said Barr:
"People have a right to have free space and clean air...We want what we want and we have a right to have what we want!" Dearing, citing the history of Humboldt Parkway said the racial element of the current situation can't be ignored. He noted how the Black community moved in "after the plans to destroy this gem of Buffalo had been laid out."
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Update on the Kensington 33: LET THE LAWSUITS BEGIN!
Last Thursday the East Side Parkways Coalition held a press conference on one of the last remaining green swaths of Humboldt Parkway at Humboldt and Northampton street.
It was a brief but impressive display of the kind of determination and optimism the diverse coalition has embraced – and the progress they are making - in their battle to stop the proposed billion dollar toxic tunnel on a small section of the Kensington Expressway and of achieving their ultimate goal of restoring the once magnificent Parkway
“The political leadership will tell you that we’re in the way, that we’re naysayers,” said coalition member and activist Matt Dearing. “ …but we’ve been out in. this community organizing, listening, and asking the people what they want, and we’ve managed to unite 50 plaintiffs to sign on for legal action that our legal team will be announcing to you today.”
“The racial element can’t be ignored,” added Dearing who gave a brief. History of Humboldt Parkway including the era round the early 20th century when “the Black community was moved in after plans to destroy this gem of Buffalo had been laid out.” . “There’s a reason that across the state, Niagara falls, Rochester, Syracuse …they’ve managed to get full highway removal of these trenches, these grand canyons of concrete, but for some reason here in Buffalo, even after the horror that visited our city not too far from here on 5/14, all we get is piece meal solutions,” he continued.
“Our parks and parkway systems were designed with lungs and in the 1950s and 1960s those lungs were ripped out of the city and I want to know if the New York Department of Transportation is going to implement this project, how are we going to breathe if they’re not giving us back our lungs?”
-Legal Actions-
"Today we are filing multiple actions on behalf of residents of the neighborhood who have been severely impacted by the proposed toxic tunnel, ” said Attorney Adam Walters representing the legal team from Phillips Lytle LLP.
Briefly outlining their claims, he said they are legally challenging: -the adequacy of the environmental review of the project conducted by the NYSDOT. “We believe the DOT made several critical errors in the process including the failure to prepare an Environmental Impact study.” Walters claims it's the DOT's lawful obligation to perform a thorough environmental analysis for a project of this magnitude.
-the adequacy of the analysis of the project’s compliance with the state's Climate Leadership Protection and Community Protection Act. That law was particularly designed to protect disadvantaged communities such as the one the Kensington cuts in half. ("We believe the NYSDOT failed to meet its obligation to the act.”)
-the approval of the project which will severely impair the plaintiffs rights, guaranteed
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Correcting the Juneteenth Story
The Juneteenth story has become somewhat romanticized, a valiant tale starring Gordon Granger, the White Union general, as the hero. Rarely mentioned are the heroic exploits and presence of the awesome all Black 25th Army Corps.
Over a 1,000 Black soldiers, heroes of Virginia, were in Galveston over a week before Granger showed up.
Henri Jones, curator of the African American Freedom War Foundation & Museum, made an impactful presentation at the Library of Congress Juneteenth Festival Symposium on Black Literature and Literacy a few years ago. He made the following remarks: “...these highly motivated sable soldiers (of the 25th ArmyCorps) stood ready to go to Texas and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation in May of 1865. Thomas Morris Chester, an African descent war correspondent, reported that on the eve of the grand review, the word that they were embarking for Texas was received in their camps, 'With a great deal of satisfaction.' Out in Texas, African descent soldiers had been there for months.
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NEW HOURS! DINE IN & TAKE OUT! MONDAY & TUESDAY CLOSED!
Wednesday 9AM-6PM • Thursday 9AM-8PM, LIVE JAZZ & OPEN MIC
Friday 9AM – 6PM • Saturday 9AM-2PM BREAKFAST ONLY! SUNDAY 11AM-4PM TO
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Safe Haven Redeeming Christian Ministries, Inc. Celebrates First Year Anniversary
The Safe Haven Redeeming Christian Ministries inc., will celebrate its First Year Church Anniversary July 9 thru July 14 at 302 Northampton Street where the Pastor is Marquilla Whitehead, Th.M. Guest Ministers include Pastor LaVelle Gamblin, Zion Missionary Baptist Church; Bishop Willie Reid, Beyond the Veil Christian Ministries and Prophet Terrell Turner of Terrell Turner Ministries. Rasheem Shambry will be the nightly guest artist. Speakers at 6:30 p.m.
In addition Community Day will be held Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Safe Haven Redeeming Christian Ministries is located at 302 Northampton Street. Sunday Worship service is at 9 a.m. Follow us on Facebook, IG, YouTube, TicTok.
Clothes & Things Give Away & Free Lunch
Covenant Truth Center Love Never Fails, 160 Kingsley Street, will host a Clothes & Things Give Away & Free Lunch on Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to :30 p.m.
CAMP JOY!
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd. is accepting registration for its Camp JOY summer day camp July 8th-August 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for children ages 5 thru 9. (K-4). Call716-885-1108 or 716310-7297 for information. Limited enrollment.
Masten District Council Woman Zeneta Everhart Launches Summer Essay Project For Children
Masten District Council Woman Zeneta B. Everhart, chair of the Buffalo Common Council Education Committee, has announced the launch of her first-ever Summer Essay Project, aimed at fostering a love for reading and writing among students in the Masten District.
This exciting project is designed for students from 5th grade through high school and encourages them to engage with literature and express their thoughts through writing. How It Works:
•Registration for students is now underway. More information can be found on Council Woman Everhart’s website (https://www.buffalony.gov/1679/Zeneta-B-Everhart), on her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/buffalomast •Library locations will be equipped with selected books and essay question prompts beginning July 1st. Students are invited to pick up a FREE book that matches their age group from their local library and they are allowed to keep the book.
•After reading their chosen book, students will hand write a two-page essay. Essays can be submitted to their local library starting August 1st, with the final submission deadline being August 31st.
•Two winners will be selected from the 5th to 8th grade group, and two from the high school group. The winners will be honored at the Buffalo Common Council Education Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 24th.
"This project is a wonderful opportunity for our students across the City of Buffalo to develop a deeper appreciation for reading and writing,” said Buffalo Common Council Education Chairwoman Zeneta B. Everhart, Masten District Council Woman, Education Chairwoman.
“I am enthusiastic about the project and I am encouraging everyone to obtain a library card,” said Kim Johnson, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library,
Parents and guardians are encouraged to RSVP their child's participation. Upon registration, detailed information about book pick-up locations will be emailed. Please note that this opportunity is limited to the first 100 students who register.
FULL MOON WATCH JUNE 21, SUMMER SOLSTICE!
The June 21 full moon marks the perfect opportunity to elevate your efforts and focus on your goals. As the inaugural full moon of the summer season and the first of two Capricorn full moons in 2024, the strawberry moon symbolizes a period of growth and achievement. Let the illuminating power of this celestial event guide you towards success and inspire you to reach new heights in your endeavors.
Get ready to harness the powerful energies of the upcoming strawberry moon in Capricorn on June 21, 2024. Known for its association with hard work, ambition, and discipline, this full moon will be a perfect time to focus on your career and personal aspirations. Feel a surge of responsibility and productivity as you align with the Capricorn energy, guiding you towards practical steps to achieve your goals. Embrace this opportunity to stay grounded, focused, and determined on your life path.
This full moon, associated with the heart chakra, beckons you to show more compassion to yourself and others as you chase your dreams. Whether you view it as a moment of joy, contemplation, or growth, let the strawberry moon illuminate the interconnectedness of all beings and the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.
Ride the celestial wave of the healing full moon as it shines its light on your relationships, paving the way for deeper connections and meaningful moments. This is the perfect opportunity to open up lines of communication, express your emotions, and tackle any hurdles with your partner. Let the moonlight guide you to a stronger and more fulfilling bond!
Clean Out Your Life - Start With: •Cleansing Your Spirit
•Clean out closets and drawers •Clean off the clutter around your sleeping area
•Clean out old papers and receipts
You can take your time and do this cleaning over the next few weeks. It will benefit you enormously on your spiritual path. Clutter tends to attract negative energy. That's why cleaning out your home or office is important as it frees up the energy and lets the light in.
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Want to Try Meditation? Know Your Options
Have You Ever Wanted to Try Meditation but Don't know how to get started
The first step is your interest in trying it and the second step would be to learn the different styles or forms that are available to bring more relaxation, less stress improved health and a new sense of inner peace.
Here are 6 Ways to meditate:
Guided meditation. With this method of meditation, you form mental images of places or things that help you relax.
You try to use as many senses as you can. These include things you can smell, see, hear and feel. You may be led through this process by a guide or teacher.
Mantra meditation. In this type of meditation, you repeat a calming word, thought or phrase to keep out unwanted thoughts. Mindfulness meditation. This type of meditation is based on being mindful. This means being more aware of the present. In mindfulness meditation, you focus on one thing, such as the flow of your breath. You can notice your thoughts and feelings. But let them pass without judging them.
Qigong. This practice most often combines meditation, relaxation, movement and breathing exercises to restore and maintain balance. Qigong (CHEE-gung) is part of Chinese medicine. Tai chi. This is a form of gentle Chinese martial arts training. In tai chi (TIE-CHEE), you do a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful way. And you do deep breathing with the movements.
Yoga. You do a series of postures with controlled breathing. This helps give you a more flexible body and a calm mind. So before you start do some research and consider finding a professional in your city where you can attend classes. (Meditation styles sourced from Mayo Clinic. Pictured is Light Watkins Celebrity Meditation Coach lightwatkins.com)
Some Summer Foods to Help Detox Your Body
Watermelon: Its High water content helps keep you hydrated and flush out toxins.
Ginger: Ginger soothes the stomach and aids digestion, reduce anti-inflammation and supports the immune system.
Beets: Beets help cleans the blood and improve circulation. Rich in nutrients, they provide essential vitamins and minerals that support detoxification.
Mint: Mint helps soothe the digestive tract and relieve indigestion . The refreshing and cleansing herb ads a cooling effect and helps detoxify the body.
Cucumber: Cucumber helps eliminate waste from the body. Its also ultra hydrating and cooling
Lemon: Lemons detoxify the liver and stimulate the organs function to cleans your system.
Pineapple: Provides Digestion enzymes called bromelain which aid in digestion reduced bloating
Kale : Nutrient dense kale is paced with vitamins and minerals that support overall health and detoxification.
Alcohol May
Unhealthy For You…
Recently, research has piled up debunking the idea that moderate drinking is good for you. Last year, a major meta-analysis that re-examined 107 studies over 40 years came to the conclusion that no amount of alcohol improves health; and in 2022, a well-designed study found that consuming even a small amount brought some risk to heart health. That same year, Nature published research stating that consuming as little as one or two drinks a day (even less for women) was associated with shrinkage in the brain — a phenomenon normally associated with aging. -NYT
The Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale
The Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie Botanical Gardens returns on Saturday, June 29 (10am-4 pm) and Sunday, June 30 (10am3pm), featuring an unprecedented lineup of artisans and vendors. Admission is free, with no tickets or reservations required. Where: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens front lawn, 2655 South Park Avenue. Transform your garden with one-of-a-kind pieces from over 75 vendors. For a complete list of participating vendors, please visit GardenArtSale.com.
Michigan Street Farmers Market: Food Vendors and Free Concerts !
Join us at our Farmers Market, featuring fantastic vendors: Buffalo Go Green, Delicious Desserts by D, Kings & Queens Ice Cream, Massachusetts Avenue Project, She Cooks 716, Libby's Lemonade, Mumbo Wings, and more! Enjoy free raffles for exciting prizes throughout the day, free music, and activities with tabling partners from various organizations offering free resources to the community.
Upcoming FREE CONCERTS at the market include the George Scott Big Band on June 25, and Nicholas Deux on July 16 and July 23. Bring a lawn chair, grab some snacks from the vendors, and join us for a fun day out Interested in becoming a vendor at any of these events? Email aclark@michiganstreetbuffalo.org for more information.
Mindful Movement: A Health and Wellness Experience at Johnnie B. Wiley Pavilion
Join the Buffalo Urban League and Buffalo United Resiliency Center and Fidelis Care on June 29 from 10a.m. - 1p.m. for a Mindful Movement and Wellness Experience at Jonnie B. Wiley Pavilion, 2nd Floor. The community is invited to come for breakout activities, chair yoga, dance therapy and coping skill strategies. For further inquires call 716-328-3776 or 716 250-2425.
Eat Off Art Hosts Creative Artmaking Session
On Saturday June 22 Eat Off Art will be holding another fun art making session from 11a.m. – 3p.m. at their studio in the Tri Main Building 2495 Main street 4th floor. Take some time for yourself put your phone on silent and join them in making some art! This open studio class is $25 and gets you access to everything except canvases. Some supplies available and you can bring your own. Let your creativity flow and be guided by fine artists who always encourage creating! Only 30 spaces available. Register at eatoffart.com
Buffalo Native Fred Batchelor Appointed Associate Head Coach of Women’s Basketball At The University of Delaware
Buffalo native Fred Batchelor has been named Associate Head Coach of Women’s Basketball at the University of Delaware. With an impressive coaching pedigree and a proven track record of success, Batchelor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the program with his tenure which officially began on June 3.
Batchelor arrives in Newark after an illustrious 20year tenure as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). During his time at UMES, Batchelor solidified his legacy as the winningest coach in the program's history, amassing 191 wins and achieving .500 or better in conference play in 10 of the last 15 seasons.
I am extremely excited to join the leadership team of the University of Delaware Athletics," said Batchelor. "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve Coach Sarah Jenkins' leadership in continuing to build an epic women's basketball program. Most importantly, I look forward to working with the elite student-athletes of Blue Hen nation and contributing to the university community.
Under Batchelor's guidance, UMES showcased remarkable skill on the court, highlighted by standout performances in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament. His exceptional coaching acumen was evident in the development of top-tier players
Beyond individual accolades, Batchelor's impact extended to the overall success of the program, with players earning recognition for their outstanding contributions and awards. Toni Kennedy's exceptional performance in leading the nation in three-pointers made per game during the 2005-06 season further underscored UMES's legacy of excellence under Batchelor's leadership.
Before his tenure at UMES, Batchelor was the head women's basketball coach at Elizabeth City State, where he led the Vikings to a third-place finish and a semifinal CIAA tournament appearance. Additionally, Batchelor, the son of Dorothy Thornton of Buffalo, has a rich coaching history, including stints coaching men's basketball at various institutions such as Villa Maria Junior College, where he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, and his alma mater Buffalo State College, where he made history as the first African-American coach to win the State University of New York Athletic Conference championship in its 60-plus-year existence. As a result, he was voted SUNYAC Coach of the Year and guided the Bengals to an NCAA Division III tournament appearance.
Batchelor, the son of Dorothy Thornton of Buffalo, holds a Bachelor's degree from Valley Forge Christian College, where he was a standout athlete, and a master's degree in Multi-disciplinary Studies from Buffalo State College. While at VFCC, Batchelor was a two-time National Christian College All-American point guard recording over 1,600 points and over 800 assists and was later inducted into VFCC's Athletic Hall of Fame. Batchelor is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at UMES and he is actively involved in various organizations, including the GHTC Board of Directors, Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce, and the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
Africa's Gift Of The Spirit by Molefi Kete Asante
Third World Press Foudation announces the release of “Africa’s Gift Of The Spirit, the new book by Dr. Molefi Kete Asante. Dr. Asante, currently a professor in the Department of Africology at Temple University, was formerly full professor and head of the Department of Communication at the University at Buffalo. For more information call Zawadi Books at (716)903-6740 or email holleykenneth@yahoo.com
Niagara Track & Field Club A Successful Program For the Youth
Congratulations to all of the Past & Present Niagara Track and Field Club Members who recently took part in the Niagara Falls League (NFL) Track & Field Championships May 14th & 16th.
The young people did very well representing their schools and NTFC. Willie A. Price is the Head Coach of the program which started in 2017.
Special thanks to all of the assistant coaches: Melissa Holton, Brandon Littles, Brendan McMaster for helping making the program so successful. These young people have worked hard and it has paid off. Congratulations.
The Championship Placements include:
Nick Drabinski: 200m: 8th, 400m 5th
Joseph Blose: Long Jump 5th
Jacob Nagelhout: Discus: 3rd, Shot Put 8th
Amari Germany: 100mh: 15.69 (School Record) 2nd, 400mh: 1:05.52 (School Record) 1st , 400m: 7th
Zaria Booker: 100m Hurdles: 100mh: 8th, 400mh 4th
Gianna Glovack: Shot Put: 3rd , Discus 1st
Sian Powell: 100mh: 3rd
Dallas Kasperek: 100mh: 4th
Melia Towns: 100m: 3rd, Long Jump: 2nd , Triple Jump: 1st
Amayah Cowart: Pentathlon 5th
Matthew Towns: High Jump 1st, Long Jump 2nd, Triple Jump 1st
Nicholas Young: 100m: 2nd, 200m: 2nd
Christopher Desiderio: Pole Vault: 1st, Long Jump 3rd, Triple Jump 2nd
Fred Batchelor
2024 World Refugee Day Western New York
Worldwide about 114 million people are forcibly displaced from their homes due to persecution, human rights violations, and acute and protracted violence . Our city and region is fortunate to be a refuge for resettled New Americans. In 2023, 1312 individuals were resettled in Erie County. Resettled individuals in Buffalo come from a variety of different places including Afghanistan, Columbia, Guatemala, Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine, among others.
In honor of resettled New Americans, our city and region will celebrate the 2024 World Refugee Day in WNY on Saturday, June 22 in Front Park.
“Building on past WRD celebrations, the day is an opportunity to honor and celebrate resettled individuals and families whose diverse cultures enrich life in Buffalo. This is a day to celebrate courage and healing of people in the face of challenging circumstances,” says Ali Khadum, founder of World Refugee Day Western New York. Importantly, the day is designed to promote conversations and support strategies for improved health and well-being of New Americans in Western New York.
Co-organized by HEAL International and its partners, 2024 World Refugee Day festivities will occur at Front Park in Buffalo, NY on June 22, 2024, and all are invited. The program includes child- and family-friendly entertainment including a soccer tournament and theme park. Service providers and educational organizations will provide enrichment activities. An area will be set aside for families to have picnics, and a variety of food from different regions of the world will be available for purchase.
The 2024 World Refugee Day of Western New York celebrates the courage of all refugees and hopes for a peaceful and free world for all people. The event includes
*11:00 AM-6:30 PM Soccer tournament
*1:30 PM -6:30 PM Food vendors, service providers, entertainment, and educational services will be present. From 1:45 PM -2:00 PM Welcome. Event closes 6:30 PM -7:00 PM.
Chelsea Lovell: A Rising Cultural Beacon for Buffalo
From pageantry to news broadcasting, media maven Chelsea Lovell has quickly become a beloved figure in Buffalo and continues to ascend as a voice uplifting the city’s culture and lifestyle. Well known for her daily interviews on Channel 4’s Daytime Buffalo show, where she talks with business owners, musicians, chefs, and many other professionals, Lovell’s bright and bubbly commentary shines through and continues to captivate the city. The distinguished Daytime host not only sheds light on people and places in Buffalo but is active and involved in the city’s music, art, and culture scene.
“Buffalo has been great to me! I have felt so welcomed as I immerse myself [in] the Western New York community,” Lovell shared.
Originally from Jamaica, Queens - Lovell’s journey to Buffalo was an interesting one. A graduate of the notable LaGuardia Performing Arts High School in New York City, Lovell’s academic background in dance and passion for entertainment blossomed at the University of Miami.
During her time at UM, Chelsea was a part of the Sunsations dance team, a reporter and executive producer for UMTV Pulse, the college’s entertainment and lifestyle program, and assisted in creating a new UMTV show called “The Culture,” which focused on the B lack experience at the University Of Miami - she also was Miss Miami in 2018, UM’s Homecoming Queen in 2019, and UM’s School Of Communication Senator for student government.
“I fell in love with [University Of Miami’s] broadcast journalism program and had a particularly great experience due to one of my favorite professors Trevor Green,” Lovell mentioned. “He mentored and encouraged me throughout all 4 years, truly teaching me everything I know about news production today. Going to UM was the best 4 years of my life and I truly made the most of it.”
An overachiever in every sense of the word, Lovell was active on and off campus. While living in Miami, the spirited college student interned at NBC 6, and worked at WSVN 7 news before moving to Elmira in 2020. Working her way up from a digital reporter to the weekday morning anchor at WETM 18 was a challenge, but set the tone for the work she would soon do in Buffalo. After her 2 year stint in Elmira, Lovell joined WIVB 4 in 2022 as a traffic reporter, but it didn’t take long for the news station to recognize Lovell was special.
a space to get know what's happening in the city, but also an opportunity for Lovell to uplift her community. Black artists, organizers, and figures have been featured on the program: visual artists like Edreys And Alexa, organizer leader Michelle Barron, style expert Nia Badger, and muralist Julia Bottoms have all been on the Daytime show, amongst many others.
“My grandma always taught me the importance of honoring the people who have come before me while continuing to extend the ladder down to people behind me as I climb my way through life. I will always support and uplift my people in any form I can; whether it is sharing my platform with Daytime Buffalo, or just going to events to be there and show support,” Lovell shared.
Outside of work, you can find Lovell at music events, emceeing award shows, and being a part of major fashion runways in the city. The media personality is also working within the Miss America organization to reach her goal as Miss New York. Chelsea Lovell currently holds the tit le of Miss Upstate New
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“I always tell people that finding a job in broadcast journalism as talent is a little bit of luck, timing, [and] who you know,” Lovell explained. “It has been really special to start a show from the ground up. I have been able to use this platform to highlight so many different people, businesses, and parts of this region in a way that hasn’t been done before I’m told.”
Indeed. Chelsea Lovell’s position as daytime host not only checks the box for personality but also for representation. Being a young, Black woman hosting one of the city’s primetime lifestyle programs is dynamic - and Lovell recognizes that. Daytime Buffalo is not only
At the Splash Pad at Ralph Wilson Park At the Splash Pad at Ralph Wilson Park (formerly LaSalle Park) (formerly Park)
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Thank you to our event sponsors: Councilmember David Rivera, Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski, Wegmans, Sahlen’s, Mineo & Sapio and more!
Chelsea Lovell and snap shots from her Daytime Buffalo Show
WUFO Black Music Month Conference Awards Celebrating The Contributions of African American Music!
From celebrity hosts to the local talent and two red carpet award ceremonies, WUFO 1080 AM/ POWER 96.5 FM is raising the bar not only in celebrating its own powerful radio history and legends in music, but also showcasing Black local talent and. They will also recognize those who contribute to the music arts life force in WNY and beyond for their annual Black Music Month Conference Awards (BMMCA) now in its 20th year.
Owner Shelia L. Brown looks forward to the three-day event that runs from June 21 through 23 at the M Hotel 2040 Walden Avenue. “We are proud of our history and look forward to the excitement of the annual conference and awards," said Brown. "Attendees love the energy and various activities that celebrate the music and local talent.”
This year’s anticipated Black Music Month event features celebrity hosts Angela Pierre of the syndicated show Café Mocha Radio; National Black Radio Hall of Fame recipient and longtime radio personality Jeff Foxx; Musical Director Gary Hines of 3X Grammy Award winning group Sounds of Blackness, as well as local personalities like comedian Julian “Mayor” Russel, Nia B, multi-talented artist Solar Ingram, DJ King Shad, and of course the owner of WUFO 1080/ Power 96.5 and founder of the WUFO Black Radio Collective Shelia L. Brown.
The conference boasts three days of activities, workshops, performances and award ceremonies. Here's some of the BMMCA scheduled events:
Friday June 21
Business of Radio Music Workshops: A&R Label Listening Party 10AM – 1PM , Royalties moderated by Sounds of Blackness Gary Hines 12PM – 1PM, Finance moderated by Key Bank 1PM -2PM, Education moderated by Villas Hype 2PM -3PM and Radio 101 moderated by Sheila L. Brown and Lee Pettigrew 3PM-4PM
New Music Release Party and Hip Hop Bingo
From 4PM -6PM in the M Hotel Courtyard there will be a RASTAFEST new music release party featuring Queen Solar, King Shad and Kenyada album covers showcase sponsored by the one and only FACTOR of Canada followed by Big Flex Friday from 6PM -8PM , celebrity DJ’s from 8PM – 10PM topping off the night with Hip Hop Bingo from 10PM- 12AM.
Saturday June 22
Wake Up and Get Fit Water Aerobics 8AM-9AM, Line Dancing with Foxy Brown 9AM-10AM Live Talk Shows: 9AM-11AM: featuring Vision of Hope Broadcast, We The Parents, Senior Moment, Buffalo Public School, Buffalo Charter School Network. Business of Radio Music Workshops: 10AM-3PM where you can learn about How to Get Your Song Published, Artist Development, Publishing Songs, Round Table Discussion and Lifestyle Workshops.
Awards Ceremony
Red Carpet hosted by Nia B from 5PM -6PM
Award Ceremony hosted by Jeff Foxx and Angela Pierre 6PM Awardees include Ella Robinson, Betsy Peterson, Karen Saxon, and Bar-Son Community Choir.
After party from 10PM – 12AM
Sunday June 23
Gospel Brunch 11AM hosted by DJ King Shad and Razor Sharp with Fashion Show by CORRIE. The Indie Showcase Competition is hosted by Julian “Mayor” Russell. The Red Carpet is from 3PM – 4PM and the Showcase Competition is from 4PM -7PM. Showcase features local talent Yusef Moore, Aaliyah Daniels, Nani Sullivan, Davon Wesley, Tayvion Nelson, Ashley Gary, Marchon Hamilton II and Dynamite Soul. Special intermission performance by the BBoys. For all three days stop by the BMMCA Market Place operating daily from 11AM – 8PM. For tickets visit www.bmmca.com or call the station for help 716 834-1080 . -L.H.
"WHY WAIT?": Buffalo Central Terminal Kicks Off Summer Concert Series Early!
The Buffalo Central Terminal is thrilled to announce a change to its 2024 calendar of FREE community events and activities, held on the Lawn from June through October. “
We had originally planned to start our annual concert series next month,” said Monica Pellegrino Faix, Executive Director of Central Terminal Restoration Corp. “However, as we launched our summer events, our excitement got the better of us and we decided, ‘Why wait?’
“We’re always happy to add something extra for the community to enjoy on the Lawn at the Terminal,” said Pellegrino Faix.
The series runs June 27, July 11, July 25, and August 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 495 Paderewski Drive with music starting at 6PM.
Performances :June 27 Vitamin D (pop soul, funk, soul, hip hop), Elliot Scozzaro Trio (jazz) July 11 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra String Ensemble Universal Phunk (soul, funk, R&B); July 25 DP on Drums (R&B); August 8 Curtis Lovell (jazz, R&B) George Caldwell Trio (jazz)
All Buffalo Central Terminal events are completely FREE. Visitbuffalocentralterminal.org.
Pictured above Top row DJ King Shad, Angela Pierre, Julian Russel, Solar Ingram . Bottom row, Jeff Foxx, Shelia Brown and Gary Hines
ON GOING:
•MRS. NASH’S FARMER’S MARKET Michigan Street Heritage Corridor, 136 Broadway (Parking Lot) EVERY TUESDAY FROM 4:30-6:30 Thru October.
•EAST SIDE BIKE CLUB EVERY SATURDAY 9:30 a.m. @ the Head in MLK Plaza; Bike ride starts at 10 a.m. COME RIDE WITH US!
•JEFFERSON AVENUE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE KICKS OFF, FRIDAY JUNE 28 and every Friday from 5:30-9p.m. on Jefferson Avenue between East Utica and Glenwood.
JUNE
JEFFERSON AVENUE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE KICKS OFF, FRIDAY JUNE 28 from 5 :30-9p.m. on Jefferson Avenue between East Utica and Glenwood.
FAMILY FISHING 2024 JUNE 29 & 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. sponsored by Buffalo United Front Inc., Freedom Park (Foot of Ferry-Underground Railroad), largest kids & family fishing day in NYS, food, fun, games, and more! A FREE EVENT
JULY
ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE ALUMNI REUNION “Black Tie Affair” honoring law enforcement personnel Saturday, July 6 from 5-10 p.m. Classics V Banquet Hall, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. For tickets and info call (716)253-5566.
HEALING BY THE WATER @ FREEDOM PARK, Foot of Ferry, KICK OFF JULY 11 continues thru Sept. 12. Music, food, vendors & More.
SAMUEL P. CAPEN GARDEN WALK 10am-4pm, July 13 and 14 / Capen by Night July 13, 8pm-10pm Maps @ UB Anderson Gallery, 1 Martha Jackson Pl. Free self-guided tour near UB Main St. campus. Website: https://ourheights.org/gardenwalk/ Facebook: Capen Garden Walk Email: capengardenwalk@gmail.com
DAY OF PLAY FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY hosted by Beau Fleuve and Explore & More Children’s Museum, Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, FREE admission tickets and free bus passes available at select community centers on the East Side and West Side while supplies last.
EAST SIDE GARDEN WALK, July 20 & 21.
PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY MASTEN JAZZ FESTIVAL,, Sundays July 21 &28, 2-8 p.m., Buffalo Museum of Science (Side Lawn) Free & Open to the public. www. PMLJAZZ.com
38TH ANNUAL GOSPEL FEST Saturday July 27 Martin Luther King Jr. Park 2- 8 p.m. For vendor space call Alaina Jones at 716-462-0641.
AUGUST
BUFFALO FUNK FEST 20TH ANNIVERSARY
*Friday August 23, Jefferson Avenue Block Party
*Saturday August 24, The Art of Funk, Jefferson Avenue 12 Noon -6p.m.; CONCERT TO FOLLOW 8-10 p.m.
*Sunday August 25 Funk & Roll, MLK Park, 12 Noon – 4 p.m. *BUFFALO FUNK FEST MLK PARK 4-10 p.m. No tents or Grills
KENSINGTON HIGH ALL-70S REUNION, August 2-3 at the M Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden. Event includes a casual meet and greet on Friday and a formal banquet on Saturday. All 70s era alumni and teachers welcome. For more info email Kenreunion2024@ gmail.com or leave a message at 716-260-5964 by June 30th.
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1972 70th CLASS REUNION Cruise on The Harbor Queen Friday, August 2, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Seating limited. $50 per person. For more info email Simone A. at LAFAYETTECLASSOF72@GMAIL.COM or call Joanne W. at 859-576-2409.
“Seeing Us”: The Other 514 Memorial
Permanent memorial expected to cost nearly $15 million. 5/14 Memorial Commission begins yearlong fundraising campaign to raise remaining funds needed to break ground.
On May 14, Tops Market formally dedicated the 5/14 Tops Honor Space during a community event, which the company established to honor the victims of the racially motivated attack that occurred two years ago at its Jefferson Avenue location. Built and designed in collaboration with local partners and community members, it features an inspiring sculpture titled “Unity” by the talented community-based artists Valeria Cray and her son, Hiram Cray.
However the day before that event, on May 13, there was a major announcement when Governor Kathy Hochul, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, and the 5/14 Memorial Commission, unveiled the selection of a design of a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the racially motivated May 14, attack.
“Seeing Us,” designed by Jin Young Song and Douglass Alligood, are the winners. Their design proposes ten interconnected pillars, inscribed with the names of victims and survivors, each with a unique arc and height, faced with stone. It also features a sweeping support building which operates as a central hub for education, exhibitions, community activities, gatherings, and events. Visitors will also find an elevated Memorial Walk on the roof of the support building.
Twenty design submissions were accepted from November 1 through December 18, 2023, with those designs narrowed down to three finalists. The 5/14 Memorial Commission worked with the families of those lost and injured on May 14, 2022 and ultimately chose the final design with their input.
The permanent memorial is expected to cost nearly $15 million and the Commission will now begin a yearlong fundraising campaign to raise the remaining funds needed to break ground. Governor Hochul previously announced an initial investment of $900,000 and has announced an additional $4.1 million. Mayor Brown announced that the City of Buffalo would contribute $1 million towards the Memorial. He also announced a new committee to raise an additional $9 million for the construction.
AUGUST
WESTY’S SYCAMORE 24th ANNIVERSARY FAMILY & FRIENDS CELEBRATION Saturday, August 3, MLK Park Tennis Court side, Shelters 1-5, 12 noon – 8 p.m. (rain or shine). For more info contact Ray Folmar (716)783-0099; Jean Brown (716)602-8199; Diane Jenkins (716)892-8311; Steven Paris (716)605-2282 Ikey Payne (716)247-0258.
36TH ANNUAL TAKING IT TO THE STREETS MLK Park. AUGUST 17 &18, 11 a.m.-until. Vendor and Shelter space now available!! Call Anita Williams early to reserve and or to join one of the event planning committees at (716)507-1931, or (716)507-1931, (716)891-4760 or (716)507-1931.
WALK TO CURE ARTHRITIS Delaware Park,
8TH ANNUAL BEAU FLEUVE MUSIC & ARTS CELEBRATION, SUNDAY AUGUST 25th, on the historic grounds of the Buffalo Central Terminal.
Remembering Gail V. Wells
By Dr. Lillian S. Williams
Gail Wells was my friend, confidante, and partner in “crime.” She was one of the first students whom I met when I returned to UB as a graduate student in the department of history in 1969. She was an undergraduate student majoring in history. Our paths crossed because we attended organizational meetings of the Black Student Union. Gail was mature beyond her years, and she stood out among the undergraduates whom I met on those occasions because she was one of those rational individuals in pursuit of social justice and cogent ways in which BSU could become a force in affecting that change. She was one of a few African American history majors and I was the only African American PhD student who enrolled in the department at that time. We were united as majors when Professor Hollis Lynch, the only African American professor in the department resigned to accept an appointment at Columbia University. My relationship with Gail was further cemented when Professor Lewis Perry asked us to serve as student representatives on the search committee to find a replacement for Dr. Lynch.
Gail, this New York city transplant, was beautiful, talented, and committed to social and economic justice and affecting change not only at the University, but also within the Buffalo community. We became fast friends. We shared our extracurricular interests of interior decorating and culinary pursuits. Social and economic justice were sine qua non for Gail and she worked to affect change throughout the university and the Buffalo community. Her vision resulted in the establishment of economic and cultural endeavors like Watu Sokoni and the Black Dance workshop. She believed that physical fitness also was crucial for her community, and she taught water aerobics.
Gail was compassionate and caring; her love and respect for community elders Jesse and Hortense Nash exemplified this. Her visits to them in the nursing home were frequent. On one occasion I joined her, and we began to interview Mrs. Nash about her life. She was a devotee of Mrs. Ruby Butts, Mrs. Nash’s mother who emphasized the importance of gardening and providing natural, wholesome foods for her community. Gail took her talent and expertise to the Michigan Street African American History and Culture Commission, where she planted gardens and engaged in beautification projects in the corridor. Recently, I persuaded Gail to become my “neighbor” in Niagara Falls. She soon became an integral member of that community and brought her talent and vision for beautification projects to her “new” community
But Gail began her professional career as an historian, and she remained committed to uncovering and promoting African American and women’s history. We served on several significant preservation commissions, including the Trailblazing Women of Erie County which commissioned several artists to sculpt Erie County reformers, including suffragist and human rights activists Mary Burnett Talbert and Sid-tah Greene, and pioneering architect Louise Bethune. A long-time founder and organizer of Buffalo’s Juneteenth celebrations, recently Gail and I discussed the possibility of expanding its programming to include an historical component. Gail planned to discuss this suggestion with the organizing committee to implement it as part of this year’s celebration or certainly future programs.
The community will remember Gail as a public servant who advocated racial, economic, and environmental justice. But I will remember her as a friend who cherished her family. She constantly spoke of her grandmother’s legacy and impact on her life. I followed Jamal’s journey to Howard and Maisha’s move from Chicago to Miami. And when her grandson was born, it seemed that Gail was in Florida every month. She doted on that grandson.
I last saw Gail at a Trailblazing Commission meeting in May where she passionately acknowledged my contributions to the historical profession and thanked me for creating archives and disseminating information about the history and culture of African Americans, especially Black Buffalonians. It was a wonderful heartfelt tribute that sounded like a eulogy, and I fought back the tears, for the journey has been long and challenging. She later sent a text telling me that she loved me. I responded in kind. I will miss my dear friend and I am grateful that our paths crossed. Rest in peace and power, my sister, my friend! (Dr. Williams is Associate Professor University at Buffalo)
CORRECTING THE JUNETEENTH STORY
"General Granger was the commander of the New Department of Texas. His immediate superior, General Phil Sheridan, ordered Granger to publish general orders informing the people of Texas that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed all the slaves in Texas.
Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865 and he reported to General Sheridan that when he arrived that morning, there was a brigade of the 25th Army Corps already in Galveston. Over a thousand African-American soldiers, heroes of Virginia, were in Galveston over a week before Granger showed up. Later that day, Granger published General Order Number Three and the military campaign for emancipation and union was officially declared over.”
It's also important to note that many historians dispute that Granger read the orders to the public during a ceremony at Ashton Villa. Many argue that, although Granger issued the orders, there was no public ceremony in Galveston. As commanding officer, his position was to simply come ashore and order his soldiers to disperse throughout the town and countryside, advising slaveholders that their slaves had to be freed immediately, and to enforce the order.
continued from page 3
-Racist Language in Order No. 3Order No. 3, informed the enslaved people of Texas that they were now free.
Interestingly enough the racist language used in the last sentences foreshadowed that the fight for equal rights would continue- even to this day. General order No. 3 begins: ““The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” But ends: “The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.”
And as we know, after that, Black people still faced lynchings, discriminatory laws and voter suppression, as well as White supremacist violence that continues to this day.
A year later on June 19, 1866 the first Juneteenth was celebrated in Texas.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in June 2021 after Congress passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and President Joe Biden signed it into law. -a.b.
Abolish Penal Slavery in NYS!
Dear Editor:
The NYS Senate voted in favor of the No Slavery in NY bill. The NYS Assembly failed to bring the measure up for a vote. However, California is one step closer to having voters vote on a referendum to end penal slavery in California. AN INSIDIOUS FORM OF SLAVERY STILL EXISTS IN NEW YORK STATE.
The 13th Amendment ended chattel slavery, but with an insidious exception: “as a punishment for a crime.” This loophole has allowed New York to build a prison system so dependent on human exploitation and degradation that it is akin to modern day slavery
Every Monroe County State representative has signed onto the No Slavery in NY Act, for the exception of Jennifer Lunsford, who refuses to co-sponsor the bill. The question must be asked of Assemblyperson Lunsford why she supports compulsory labor of incarcerated workers in NYS?
I encourage your readers to join in this struggle to abolish penal slavery in NYS and across the country, challenging the system of mass incarceration. Also, I urge you to actively support my work as the Special Projects Coordinator of Citizen Action, Rochester Chapter in this statewide campaign. Check: www.13thForward.com and lets abolish slavery in all of its forms and manifestations!
Thank you, Bro.Jalil Muntaqim
"Honest Abe" Didn't Want to Free The Enslaved...
Dear editor:
Since this is Junteenth Holiday season and we're all talking about freedom, I think we need to set the record straight.
The African American Civil War Memorial commemorates the military service of hundreds of thousands of Civil War era Black soldiers and sailors. Etched into stainless steel panels of the memorial are names identifying 209,145 United States Colored Troops who responded to the Union's call to arms. In 1865, President Lincoln said, "Without the military help of the Black freedmen, the war against the south could not have been won." But at the beginning of the war Lincoln said: If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that. (Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley, Friday, August 22, 1862 ).
H. Jackson
Allies Against Apartheid Launches in WNY
The Allies Against Apartheid WNY Launch event is scheduled for Thursday, June 20th, at 6:00 P.M. at Island Park in Williamsville (5565 Main Street) at the large pavilion. Allies Against Apartheid is building a widespread coalition of everyday Americans who want to see an end to the horrific war crimes that are happening in Gaza as Israel’s siege of Gaza -- which has killed over 37,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children -- enters its ninth month. The organization developed to sustain lasting pressure on our representatives to end Israeli apartheid and aggression once and for all.
Running On Faith: Freedom Seeker Stories
Juneteenth Celebration Continues at Cultural Center’s Paul Robeson Theatre
Running on Faith: Freedom Seeker Stories documented by William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad is being performed Saturday, June 22 at 7:30p.m. and Sunday, June 23. at 4p.m. in the Paul Robeson Theater at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue.
RUNNING
JEFFERSON AVENUE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE KICKS OFF, FRIDAY JUNE 28 and every Friday from 5:30 - 9 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue between East Utica and Glenwood. Pictured are scenes from last year's weekly Friday night party. Don't forget your dancing shoes! See you there! Challenger Photos
ON FAITH From left, Mary Craig, Sandra Gilliam, Verneice Turner, Beverly Newkirk and Serless Adams.
Running on Faith is a fully staged production expressing true stories of dangerous escapes embarked upon by slaves as told through the eyes of three women who knew and were close to William Still. Still is a true leader and hero of the Underground Railroad. He is credited with coining the phrase “Underground Railroad,” as well as co-founding the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, and a chairperson of the Vigilance Committee, entities in place to help slaves escape or file grievances against owners through due process.
Running on Faith conveys the various forms and structures of enslavement beyond the widely publicized torture of field slaves. The three storytellers are Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, poet, political activist, and major conductor on the Underground Railroad, and dear friend of William and Leticia Still, Caroline Still Anderson, educator, physician, music instructor and oldest daughter of William and Leticia Still, and Harriet Tubman, heralded and revered conductor on the Underground Railroad who William Still helped finance several trips as well as financed the escape of Tubman’s own family into Canada.
These characters are portrayed by three of our community’s most well-known, respected, and award-winning actors, Mary Craig, Sandra Gilliam, and Verneice Turner, all of whom have graced stages across New York state and beyond in numerous productions.
Music accompaniment provided by Phenomenal Ladies of Rhythm, Beverly NewKirk and Serless Adams. Running on Faith is created, produced, and directed by Celeste Lawson, Buffalo poet, writer, and cultural activist.
The production is made possible through support from a Just Buffalo Literary Center Civil Writes grant.
The play is a community event celebrating Juneteenth. It is open to the public and free to attend on a first-come, first-serve basis. While there is no admission to see the show, donations to support the theater are gratefully accepted.
Tales From the Porch : Reflections
Join Get Fokusd Productions on June 27 from 5-8pm at Villa Maria College Recital Hall 240 Pine Ridge Road to learn about the purpose , process and progress of the Tales from the Porch project. Experience selected photography, poetry and a screening of Tales from the Porch II. There will also be a panel discussion: Kreatives Behind the Kanvas! Don't miss it!
Maafa Memorial
The Maafa Memorial Program 2024 will be held Friday, June 21 in Freedom Park at the Foot of Ferry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or until sunset.
Maafa means “great tragedy, referring to our ancestors –at least 2 million – who died during the Middle Passage of the Transatlantic Slave trade.
The MAAFA theme is Uqobo (Zulu), “ The Essence of Humanity Begins With Us.
-Program-
The program will open with Bilala Ka Ra & Amon Ra: Divine Guides followed by:
• Drum Call & Introduction- Access to AfreeKa •Libation- Queen Mother Oyanike
•Black National Anthem
•Generational Floe
•Definition of Maafa & Focus- Baba Omowale Eng •Daughters of Creative Sound Performance****
•Soul II Soul Poetry- Wan'ye Rhodes-Carter/ vonetta t. rhodes-
•Igadi Youth Session: Guided by, Bro. Anthony Pierce/ Bro. Sankofa
Youth voices: Let The Ancestors Move Within You- Restoring Afrikan Song and Dance to Our Bodies/Our Selves
•Afrikan Dance Presentation- Capoeira Presentation (Bro. Sankofa)-CONFIRMED
•Community Voices- Ancestor Reflections (3 minutes each)
-Ancestors: Dr. Mwalimu Shujaa, QM Ina Ferguson, QM Constance Eve, QM Gail Wells
-Reflections about The Ascended 10 & Those who transitioned during the Blizzard 22 (Divine Guides will read the names of the Ascended 10 and acknowledge the Blizzard 22)
-Ending prayer/meditation for all who have been injured, traumatized (physically, mentally, and emotionally), or
missing- Audience Participation
•Self-Care and Healing- Divine Guides•
• Maafa Memorial Performance & Yoruba Flower & Fruit Libation by King Ade & Iya Oyanike
•Announcements & Restoration: Fruit and water distribution at end of program.
Scenes from the 2023 Maafa Memorial in Freedom Park.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE
IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO THE IN REM PROVISIONS OF THE ERIE COUNTY TAX ACT AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE BY THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS SHOWN BY ITEM 4E-22 (2024) PAGES 145-146 OF THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SAID LEGISLATURE FOR THE YEAR 2024
PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE COUNTY OF ERIE BY ACTION IN REM IN REM NO. 172 INDEX NO. 2024-600166
Please take notice that on the 7th day of May, 2024 the County of Erie pursuant to law, filed with the Clerk of the County of Erie a list of parcels of property affected by unpaid tax liens held and owned by the County of Erie which on such date had been due and unpaid for a period of at least two years after the date on which the unpaid tax liens were sold. Such list contains as to each such parcel (a) a brief description of the property affected by each tax lien, (b) the name of the last known owner of such property as it appears on the latest tax roll in the hands of the Director of Real Property Tax Services or a statement that the owner is unknown if such be the case, (c) a statement of such tax liens upon such parcel of property including any tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie which shall have been due for less than two years, together with the interest and penalties due as of the list date and (d) a statement that the amount required to redeem any such parcel of property, and the amount to be recovered by the County of Erie, includes all tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie and affecting such property, together with all interest, penalties, additions and expenses as in this act provided, and also includes an “in rem fee” of $500.00 per parcel to cover the presumptive cost to the County of Erie for reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees, abstracts of title and other disbursements in connection with such foreclosure pursuant to law.
The above-captioned proceeding was commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies were identified on the List of Delinquent Taxes which was filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on the 7th day of May, 2024. Take further notice that the ownership by the County of the tax sale certificates set forth on the List of Delinquent Taxes is conclusive evidence of the fact that the taxes, assessments and other legal charges represented thereby have not been paid to the County.
EFFECT OF FILING: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes are hereby notified that the filing of said List constituted the commencement by the County of Erie of a proceeding in the County Court to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding In Rem. Pursuant to Section 11-7.0 of the Erie County Tax Act, the filing of such List of Delinquent Taxes constitutes and has the same force and effect and is deemed to have given the same notice of such foreclosure proceeding as the filing and recording in the Erie County Clerk’s Office of an individual Notice of Pendency of a Tax Foreclosure Action and of the filing in the County Court of a separate and individual Complaint by the County of Erie against the owners of the real property proceeded against and described in the List of Delinquent
Taxes.
NATURE OF PROCEEDING: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such liens/taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.
PERSONS AFFECTED: This notice is directed to all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this Petition and the List of Delinquent Taxes has been filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office and the Office of Real Property Tax Services and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day of redemption.
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before the 8th day of July, 2024 redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption.
Payments shall be made to: Director of Real Property Tax Services, Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202, by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK or MONEY ORDER. In the event that such tax liens are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record or to receive an assignment of such tax liens evidenced by a proper written instrument.
LAST DAY OF REDEMPTION: The last day of redemption is hereby fixed as the 8th day of July, 2024.
SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes may serve a duly verified Answer upon the attorney for the Tax District, as set forth below, setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest, and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such Answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District, Margaret A. Hurley, Esq., Lippes Mathias, LLP, 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700, Buffalo, New York, 14202, (716) 884-3135, on or before the 29th day of July 2024.
FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in the List of Delinquent Taxes and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.
DATED: May 7, 2024
ENFORCING OFFICER: SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services
STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF ERIE) ss: CITY OF BUFFALO)
I, SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ., being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Director of Real Property Tax Service for the County of Erie. I have read this Petition and Notice, which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this Petition and Notice are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records and tax roll of the County of Erie, in the hands of the Department of Real Property Tax Services. I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition.
SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services
Sworn to before me this 7th day of May, 2024.
Notary Public:
Amy Honan No. 01HO6348829
Notary Public, State of New York
Qualified in Erie County My Commission Expires Oct. 3, 2024
ATTORNEYS FOR TAX DISTRICT: Margaret A. Hurley, Esq. Lippes Mathias, LLP
50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700 Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 884-3135
MAY 23, JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27
JULY 11
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NEW YORK
SURROGATE’S COURT: ERIE COUNTY FILE NO.: 2022-4256/A CITATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT,
TO: Any unknown heirs to the Estate of TORRANCE TUCKER, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributes, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributes, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places residences are unknown to the petitioner;
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Transaction and Transfer Bureau, Estate Tax Audit-Waiver of Citation Unit, W A Harriman Campus, Albany, New York 12227; Hon. Letitita James, Attorney General of the State of New York, Main Place Tower, Suite 300A, 350 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14202; Jennifer G. Flannery, Erie County Public Administrator, Avant Building, Suite 1200, 200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202; DCM Services, 1550 American Boulevard East, Suite 200, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1116; Baileigh Ann Bonita Tucker, c/o Aubrey Lynn Marshall, 4 Waterway Court, Apt. 3D, Towson, Maryland 21286; Daisy Marie Tucker, c/o Britney M. Tucker, 51 Kamper Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14210; Tobias Malik Tucker, c/o Britney M. Tucker, 51 Kamper Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14210.
An amended petition having been duly filed on April 2, 2024 by Britney Tucker, Administrator of the Estate of Torrance Tucker, praying for a Decree to compromise a certain cause of action for wrongful death; YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, Second Floor, Buffalo, New York 14202 on August 1, 2024 at 9:30am, why the above relief should not be granted and a decree should not be entered allowing the petitioner, Britney Tucker, to compromise the cause of action.
Dated, Attested, and Sealed May 28, 2024
Hon. Acea M. Mosey, Surrogate Linda M. Wierdrick, Chief Clerk
Attorneys for Petitioner: Kristen Elmore-Garcia
John. V. Elmore, P.C. 2969 Main Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14214
NOTE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU AS REQUIRED BY LAW. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE SHOWN, IT WILL BE ASSUMED YOU DO NOT OBJECT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY APPEAR FOR YOU.
June 6, 13, 20, 27
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE
Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB d/b/a Christiana Trust as Trustee for PNPMS Trust III, Plaintiff, -againstShawn Berry, if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants. Index No. 801437/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the Mortgage premises is situated.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $12,816.69 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of ERIE on October 17, 2005, in Book 13251, Page 6308, covering premises known as 54 Prairie Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: Bay Shore, New York
May 3, 2024
/s/By: Linda P. Manfredi, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706
Bar #: 2863124
(631) 969-3100
Our File No.:01-098748-F01
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Public Meeting Notice: There will be a meeting of the Board of the Westminster Community Charter School on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm. The meeting will be held at Westminster Community Charter School, 24 Westminster Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215.
LEGAL NOTICE BID
INVITATION TO BID
The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 17MG2250
Metro – Bus Wash Replacement at Garages Bid No. E605 due on July 2, 2024 at 2pm
Website for information: www. nftaengineering.com
CONSTRUCTION BIDS ARE BEING SOUGHT by Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. on behalf of Empire State Development for work at 3100 Bailey Ave. as part of the East Side Avenues initiative. The scope of work, including drawings, as well as bidding requirements are available at www.ESABids.org and from the Avalon Buffalo Planroom at avalonbuff-planroom.com beginning June 18, 2024. Bids are due July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for June 26, 2024 at 9:00am. Minority and women-owned business enterprises and businesses based in the Kensington-Bailey project area and on the East Side of the City of Buffalo are especially encouraged to submit bids.
LEGAL NOTICE BID
Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc. is soliciting bids from food service vendors for our Youth Division Programs and for our Head Start Program in emergency situations. The vendor must provide meals and snacks that comply with the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements and service Erie and Niagara Counties. Head Start requires breakfast(11,000), lunch(11,000), and snack((8900), while the Youth Division requires dinner(1250) and snacks(1000). Operations are from Monday to Friday under a one-year contract with an option to renew. Vendors must provide a sample monthly menu. Meals should be pork-free, nut-free, and accommodate reasonable food substitutions, such as lactose-free milk in place of cow's milk. Delivery fees must be included in the price per meal and not separated. Vendors must also provide a copy of the DOH permit, along with sample daily and weekly invoices. Sealed bids must be received at CAO of WNY, 45 Jewett Avenue, Suite 150, Buffalo, New York 14214 by 2 pm on July 31, 2024. Bid applications can be obtained from mgreer@caowny.org or by calling 716-878-0220 ext. 136, 9 am-1 pm. Bids will be publicly opened on July 31, 2024, at 2:15 pm. MWBEs are encouraged to apply.
Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator: Build capacity within the program as a lead resource for Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) questions, inquiries and technical assistance for ICAN partner organizations. The overall goal for the program is to serve consumers, community members businesses, individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, caregivers and professionals through educational presentations, the Summit of Aging, town meetings, community outreach and presentations.
• High school diploma and five (5) years of related experience in health care of advocacy OR
• Bachelors degree and two (2) years of related experience in health care or advocacy.
• Range: $44,000 - $47,000
• For full job description, please visit https://www.wnyil.org/ Employment
Customized Employment Specialist: This position is part of the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) Program. The individual in this position will increase opportunities for individuals with developmental and or other significant disabilities who are contemplating employment, are employed, or were employed at subminimum wage to assist them with the discovery and delivery of educational, vocational, and employment support programs and resources to obtain competitive integrated employment to help them achieve their desired level of independence.
• Associate degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Education, Business or closely related field requires (5) years of full-time, paid, direct service experience with persons with developmental or other significant disabilities, with at least three (3) years providing paid vocational or prevocational experience to people with developmental or significant disabilities.
• Range: $55,000 – $58,450
• For full job description, please visit https://www.wnyil.org/ Employment
United States District Court Buffalo or Rochester, NY (on-site) The United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Probation Office for the Western District of New York are seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Information Technology Security Officer. To apply, please visit: www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities.
Self Improvement Manual That May Help You on Road to Repair Your Credit
Valerie Johnson, a mom and former mortgage banker, entrepreneur and avid researcher on the topic of credit in America, now turned author, wants to help those in need with a little more information on how to repair their credit.
Through her book, "Self Improvement Credit Repair Manual: You Are Not Alone," Johnson has provided pages of helpful comprehensive information that outlines how to improve your credit score from Bad to Fair to Good to Excellent.
The manual includes worksheets, budget sheets and questions to ask your self, as well as helpful contact info to steer you in the right direction on your better credit journey.
This financial self help book was inspired by Johnson's own financial journey in repairing her own credit and years of working in finance.
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The author donates $1 for every sale to Buffalo COVID research after losing her son to Covid in 2022.
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EMPLOYMENT
Lockport City School District Positions Needed:
Library Media Specialist, Building Maintenance Mechanic, Motor Equipment Operator, Lunch Monitors, Substitutes
Please call: 716-478-4820 for more information
Habitat Buffalo is looking to hire for the role of Construction Site Supervisor. The candidate will lead volunteers and Construction Team Members through all aspects of residential construction on a Habitat Buffalo build site. Qualified applicants must have start-to-finish, hands on experience with residential construction including site preparation, demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, interior finish, painting, siding, window and door installation and lawn installation. Individual must be able to perform all necessary construction techniques, including proper tool use and safety practices, and be able to train and monitor volunteers as you guide them through the completion of tasks. Requirements for this role include but are not limited to: A valid driver’s license for at least the past year, high school diploma/GED, experience with volunteers, 10+ years construction experience and excellent verbal/communication skills. The starting salary is $48,000+ based on experience. Please send your application to us by email at awatson@habitatbuffalo.org if interested.
CHELSEA LOVELL
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York and Miss Buffalo and plans to compete for Miss New York again this summer.
“It is a gift to know that just being myself and doing what I do is fulfilling many people. I grew up not seeing women on TV that looked like me. I take pride in knowing there might be a little curly-headed girl with chocolate brown skin watching me on TV and thinking she can do this too,” Lovell concluded.
Tune into Daytime Buffalo, weekdays at 3 pm on Channel 4 WIVB. Learn more about Chelsea Lovell on her Instagram IG: @chelsealovell_
EASTSIDE COALITION
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by the NYS’s constitution to clean air and a healthy environment
“Finally, as we stand here on one of the last remnants of Humboldt Pakrway we are challenging the right to utilize the full parkway for non park use without the expressed consent and approval of the NYS Legislature. " WE LOOK FORWARD TO OUR DAY IN COURT!"
Ralph M. Mohr Commissioner
Jeremy J. Zellner Commissioner
OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE
Democratic, Republican, Conservative Party Primaries are to be held in the County of Erie on Tueday, June 25, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:
REPUBLICAN CONTESTS
Member of Assembly 147th District
Town Justice Town of Collins
Town Justice Town of North Collins
CONSERVATIVE CONTESTS
Town Justice Town of Collins
The Democratic, Republican and Conservative parties have contests for
Member of County Committee in specific election districts for the Cities and Towns of: Buffalo, Amherst, Brant, Elma, Evans, and Grand Island.
Polling Locations in Erie County will be open for voting from
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Candidate names and polling locations are available at (716) 858-8891 or elections.erie.gov.
Valerie Johnson
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BEN’S Downtown Tire
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Taste of Supreme 100% Gluten Free Vegan Goodies Contact the Supreme Bakers (585) 285 - 5496 www.tasteofsupreme.com
Franklin Muhammad (Pratcher) Attorney 1133 Kensington Avenue (716) 838-4612 ELECTRICAL
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MAUREEN’S Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600 MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION
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REUNIONS!
Kensington High All-70s Reunion
Kensington HS Class of 1974 will hold an ALL-70s reunion, August 2-3, 2024 at the M Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden, Cheektowaga. The event includes a casual meet and greet on Friday and a formal banquet on Saturday. All 70s era alumni and teachers are welcome. For more information email Kenreunion2024@gmail.com or leave a message at 716-260-5964 by June 30th.
Westy’s Sycamore 24th Family & Friends Celebration
The Westy’s Sycamore 24th Anniversary Family & Friends Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 3, MLK Park Tennis Court side, Shelters 1-5, 12 noon – 8 p.m. (rain or shine).”We come together with love and memories of our loved ones that have gone before us!” For more information contact Ray Folmar (716)783-0099; Jean Brown (716)602-8199; Diane Jenkins (716)892-8311; Steven Paris (716)605-2282 Ikey Payne (716)247-0258. It's A P.S.. #47 Reunion!
Calling all students who attended P.S. #47 at 469 Hickory Street at any time. A P.S. #47 Reunion Dinner/Get Together/ Dance will be held Saturday, August 10 at 5 p.m. at Creekside Banquet Facility. After Five Attire. Tickets $60/ Call Pearlie Mae Jones Hargro at (716)842-1535 or Sandria Banks at (716)4220070 for more information.
DADS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
DADS (Dads Anointed Delivering Sons) Summer Basketball Camp will be held July 8 thru August 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Monday and Wednesday in Wende Park, Spring Street and Broadway for ages 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. Application deadline is July 6. For more information please contact Dwayne Ferguson at (716)563-1834.
