Challenger Community News

EE Pathways Announces Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride to Promote Health, Wellness,

and Historical Awareness!

EE Pathways will host a Happy Hour Fundraiser, Friday, March 15, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Shoot Ya Shot, located at 29 Stonewood Ave., Rochester.

The gathering, which is free and open to the public age 21 and over, seeks to raise awareness about the upcoming Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride, along with unveiling various fundraising and volunteering opportunities.

Attendees are encouraged to contribute donations to support the Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride, further enabling E E Pathways to offer invaluable services to the community.

The event will also feature insightful speeches from leading professionals in health and wellness, all supporters of the Juneteenth ideals and the benefits of bicycling.

Join EE Pathways in Making History this summer! Be part of a movement that celebrates freedom, fosters unity, and promotes health and wellness through the power of cycling.

Your support, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, will contribute significantly to the success of EE Pathways, offering free health and wellness services to Monroe County and the City of Rochester. The Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride is scheduled for Sunday, June 16 at 11 AM.

-About EE Pathways-

EE Pathways is a pioneering health and wellness company dedicated to providing free services that empower and uplift historically under served communities. Through initiatives like the Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride, EE Pathways is committed to creating a healthier, more equitable future for all. Visit www.EEPathways.us for more info about sponsorships, volunteering opportunities, or to sign up to ride in the Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride.

Muhammad School of Music's 25th Anniversary Tour to Rochester

Henri Star and the Muhammad School of Music (MSOM) Chamber Players will be in concert at Payton Violins and Fine Stringed Instruments, 250 North Goodman Street Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

Don't miss this special event which celebrates 25 years of Buffalo’s inspirational Muhammad School of Music, highlighting a tantalizing performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto and other selections featuring the MSOM Chamber Players.

Get your tickets at https://www.SimpleTix.com/e/muhammad-school-of-music-chamber-players-i-tickets-162727

ROC EVENTS

Saturday, March 9

Chili Cook-Off Returns for it’s 17th Year! , from 4:30 - 8pm Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave

Thursday, March 14

Black Heritage Youth Gala DHRS Building, 57 St. Paul Street 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

City of Rochester Black Heritage Gala: The Art of Blackness Tickets on sale online or can be purchased at City Hall Rochester Riverside Convention Center at 6 p.m.

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST SEXYY RED IS COMING TO ROCHESTER N.Y

With hits such as "Pound Town" and "Skee Yee," Chart topping, artist Sexyy Red is on the way to the Blue Cross Arena Sunday May 5th. Known to deliver her lyrics in a humorous, carefree manner, Sexyy Red is set to serve an audience that spans generations and enjoys fun party-like concert experiences. Concert Producers invites Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and surrounding areas to join them in this opportunity to enjoy a night filled with great music and vibes. ! Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or at the Blue Cross Arena box office.

High School Basketball

Victor Imposes Will on Undefeated Greece Athena While East Falls to Wayne Central

by Roderick Simmons

Victor shocked Greece Athena and Section V by defeating undefeated Greece Athena 70-61 to win the Section V Class AA title; Making it a historical achievement with their second consecutive Section V title.

Meanwhile, East High fell to Wayne as they sought out the win at the Blue Cross Arena.

The title for Victor comes after a tough year with injuries and losing multiple games, unlike the year before. As the season progressed, they slowly became healthier, gained strength and found a way to get it done against an undefeated Greece Athena team that had won multiple close-call games this season.

Greece Athena checked in with a record of 23-0 and were prepared to claim the sectional title that was stolen from them last year by West Irondequoit. With Athena up 21-16 after the first quarter, Athena chose to slow the game down and was slowly picked apart by Victor.

You could tell that Athena’s hopes for a win were starting to slip away due to factors not going their way. Athena crumbled underneath the winning pressure which made them take pressured shots and play into Victor's strategic game plan of playing the time game. This promptly caused Athena to go scoreless from the start of the second quarter until below the 3:50 mark on the clock. As the second half continued, Victor's strong mindset and way of playing the right way prepared them to enjoy their victory when the time clock hit zero.

Athena’s guard, Zee Johnson scored an impressive team high 18 points with a collective of electric 3-pointers and roof-raiser dunks, but it was not enough as Victor senior guard, Garrett Clar scored 23 points and was named Tournament MVP. The keys to Victor winning the game were neutralizing Greece Athena’s senior Connor Osier, who went into early foul trou-

AREA BRIEFS

Democrats Endorse Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee for Re-election!

The Erie County Democratic Committee has endorsed incumbent Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee for re-election to Buffalo City Court. Judge Johnson-Lee is an Acting County Court Judge who presides over the Supreme Court Judicial Diversion Program, as well as the Mental Health, Drug and Veterans Treatment Courts. Judge JohnsonLee presides over civil and criminal cases and previously presided over Domestic Violence Court.

Judge Johnson-Lee has served on the Buffalo City Court bench since 2015. Prior to that, she was in private practice for more than 16 years and worked as a Staff Attorney for the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. for more than 7 years. Her commitment to community service began when she started working with the Erie County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc., while still in private practice. Judge JohnsonLee was the recipient of the organization’s Pro Bono Award for her work with the project.

Judge Johnson-Lee was appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics by Justice Lawrence K. Marks, the court system’s Chief Administrative Judge, in 2019. She also sits on the Committee for Equal Justice in the Courts for the 8th Judicial District, the Board of Directors of the UB Alumni Association, the African American Cultural Center Board of Directors and she is a member of various other professional organizations.

Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Forward This Weekend! Daylight Savings Time Begins March 10!

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour this weekend! Daylight savings time begins on Sunday March 10 at 2 a.m., marking the official date.

Community Forum Will Address McCarley Gardens Project

The Buffalo Black Billions LLC will host a Community Forum on Friday, March 8 from 3-5:45 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue regarding the McCarley Gardens’ $600 million project. The forum is designed to allow all involved to express their views , especially members of the East Side and Fruit Belt community who are most in need of affordable housing opportunities. Members of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus have been invited. Please RSVP by emailing to wecgod.office@gmail.com.

“She was living her best life!”

The family of Char’Dae Nunes is working with renowned Attorney Ben Crump as they seek answers – and justice – in the death of their daughter.

While Cheektowaga police are ruling the death of 21-year-old Char’Dae Nunes on the #33 Expressway “accidental,” her family believes otherwise and has taken action.

Charmaine Collins, Char’Dae’s mother, has confirmed that they are working with the Law firm of Attorney Ben Crump , a nationally recognized firm that specializes in civil rights and wrongful death cases. The Crump firm is also representing some of the families of the Tops Jefferson shooting. Taking this route, the family is hoping to get answers to so many unanswered questions.

On February 8, the day of the incident, Charmaine last spoke with her daughter around 1p.m. Char’Dae was at work, and did not seem out of the ordinary. She asked her mother to check on her apartment because of property owners going in and out.

She was leaving work and headed home at the time the tragic incident occurred. As reported last week, investigators claim Nunes climbed out the back window of the Uber she was taking home from her job while it was moving and fell onto the highway, before she was hit by another car.

“She took Uber every day, Monday through Friday,” recalled her mother. “ She worked at Capital Management and on weekends at Foot Locker.” Her daughter, however, was also cautious about her rides added her mom.

“If she walked up to a car and there was more than one person besides the driver, she would cancel the ride and re-order, even if she had to be late for work,” her mother said about the various safety measures her daughter regularly used when taking an Uber.

At the time of the interview, Charmaine’s information regarding the case was limited, as the information gathered by police had not been released to her. The little that she knows about the driver she found by doing her own investigating and going through Char’Dae’s iPad. She found the Uber receipt, that has the drivers name, picture, and vehicle, a Toyota Sienna Mini-Van. What she also knows is the Uber driver gave two statements, both wildly different and unbelievable. The first statement was “I don’t know how she fell, I hit a speed bump and she fell out.” The second statement “I don’t know when she left out the vehicle, I couldn’t see her in my rear view because I’m taller and she’s so short.”

There are no speed bumps on the Kensington Expressway. That statement alone should have sparked suspicion. There was also a witness. According to Charmaine, the witness who may have run over Char’Dae, pulled over and immediately ran back to see if she could help her but said there was nothing she could do. She said the Uber driver had stopped about 1000 feet ahead. The witness went to his car, and he was on the phone with Uber. Why wasn’t his first call to 911? She also told Charmaine there was no cell phone when she approached the body on the road, but police are saying there was, and they have possession of the phone.

There are so many questions and leads that could have been investigated but apparently were not. Instead, her mother continued, police questioned whether or not Char’Dae was suicidal. “Absolutely Not,” said Charmaine. “….She was not suicidal by far. She lived a great life, didn’t miss a concert, traveled, for her last birthday she went on a cruise and this birthday went to Jamaica!” her mother stated. “She was living her best life!”

What little there is known, is that according to the Cheektowaga police Lieutenant handling the case, because the driver had a lawyer and was cooperating, they had no more questions. Charmaine said she asked about finger prints on her daughter’s phone, checking the vehicle for chemicals, hence the heat being turned up, and was told “they did not feel the need to as the driver was cooperating and there was no criminal investigation.” She said that after no more than six hours the driver was released and given his vehicle back.

Charmaine said she was told the investigation is still pending and that hopefully witnesses will come forward. But police have repeatedly reported to news outlets that the incident was “accidental.”

At press time Uber representatives still had not contacted Charmaine to say one word .However the company released the following statement to the media: “Our hearts go out to this

THE JOURNEY: BEFORE 1619

The enslavement of African people was introduced in Hispaniola in 1502, thereby inaugurating the institution in the Americas. Here is a chronology of our Journey.

Chronology:The Journey

•1441: Portuguese explorers capture Africans off the coast of Mauritania, signaling the start of a European trade in enslaved African .

•1444: Arrival of 235 to 240 kidnapped enslaved Africans in Lisbon.

•1479: Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Ala’covas, granting Portugal the right to supply the Spaniards with all the enslaved African they needed.

•1494: The first Africans arrive in Hispaniola with Christopher Columbus.

•1502: African enslavement introduced in Hispaniola, thereby inaugurating the institution in the Americas.

•1511: Friar Antonio de Montesinos denounces the mistreatment of the Indians in Hispaniola.

•1522: First rebellion by enslaved Africans in the Americas occurs in Hispaniola.

•1537: Enslaved Africans in Mexico conspire to rebel, but the plot is discovered.

•1539: The Black explorer Estevanico encounters the Zuni Indians in New Mexico and is killed.

•1542: Spanish Crown abolishes Indian slavery. •1550: First Africans to arrive in Brazil directly from Africa and enslaved disembark at the City of Salvador.

•1552: Revolt of enslaved Africans who work in the mines at Buria, Venezuela.

•1559: Portuguese Crown issues a decree allowing the owners of sugar plantations

Charmaine Collins holds a copy of her daughter Char’Dae’s graduation picture.

Hon.Judge Johnson-Lee

7 Last Words

Under the direction of Garrett F. Martin, The Westminster Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Buffalo Seminary Choir present a unique pairing of Michael John Trotta's "Seven Last Words of Christ" and Joel Thompson's "Seven Last Words of the Unarmed."

Thompson's work shifts the narrative toward pressing social issues, using the structure of the seven last words to amplify the voices of unarmed African American men who have lost their lives to police violence. This combination of the sacred and the socially conscious aligns with Westminster’s historic commitment to social justice.

The performance ,which takes place Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. at the Church, 724 Delaware Ave., is free, with donations gratefully accepted to benefit the Westminster Friends of Music.

New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls To Celebrate

87th Church

Anniversary

The New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls located at 1122 Buffalo Avenue will celebrate its 87th Church Anniversary, Sunday, March 17 during the 10:15a.m. service. The theme is,” Renew, Rejoice and Reconnect.” The supporting Scripture is Isaiah 40:31.

The Reverend Raymond Allen from the Bethany Baptist Church of Niagara Falls will be the Guest Speaker for the Anniversary Worship Service. All are welcome as we continue to be in service to our Lord and Savior and the community of Niagara Falls. Should you require more information, please call the Church @ (716) 2828118 or email newhopen@hotmail. com.

Installation Service For Elder Reginald Z. Burt

The Pastoral Installation Service of Elder Reginald Z. Burt will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at New Covenant United Church of Christ, 459 Clinton St. For more information call (716)856-3392.

TInjustice in Buffalo: The Unforgivable Blockade of Affordable Housing!

he Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) has been a positive force in promoting healthcare and promoting business growth in Buffalo. Yet, beneath these accomplishments lies an undeniable truth: BNMC has blatantly obstructed the development of affordable housing· in the impoverished Fruit Belt neighborhood. BNMC's actions not only perpetuate inequality but also betray the very essence of community responsibility.

The Fruit Belt, a low-income and predominantly minority neighborhood, has long suffered from neglect and disinvestment. Residents endure dilapidated housing, insufficient resources, and a perpetual struggle to make ends meet Despite being an integral part of Buffalo's cultural tapestry, our neighborhood has always been overlooked. Despite the Community Benefit Agreement, which was in place and agreed to prior to the construction of the medical campus. If the Community Benefit Agreement had been implemented, it would have had a positive impact on the Fruit Belt Community.

I am the President & CEO of St. John Fruit Belt CDC; Along with our Real Estate Partner, BFC Partners, we have been granted permission to build 220 affordable and workforce housing units on property that we own next to BNMC. Despite the Buffalo Planning Board repeatedly voting in favor of this project, it remains stalled because of multiple lawsuits filed by BNMC, based upon a series of technical objections. Through these actions, BNMC has actively prevented the construction of affordable housing in the Fruit Belt. This is nothing short of an outrage. It is a glaring manifestation of institutionalized discrimination and a testament to the prioritization of profit over people. By erecting barriers to affordable housing, BNMC is promoting a cycle of poverty and marginalization that plagues our neighborhood.

The justification offered by BNMC officials -- that the minor rerouting of North Oak Street will impact traffic and BNMC's property value -- is not only disingenuous but contrary to every professional study that we have undertaken. We have multiple traffic studies that document this minor street alteration will have no impact on traffic. Moreover, BNMC's original Master Plan actually called for the re-routing of Oak Street in the exact alignment we are proposing for McCarley Phase 2.

Instead of erecting barriers, BNMC should be actively .working to dismantle the systemic injustices that perpetuate inequality in our community. Affordable housing is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human right. By denying this right to the residents of the Fruit Belt, the BNMC reveals itself to be complicit in the- perpetuation of injustice.

It is incumbent upon all members of the Buffalo community to speak out against this injustice and demand accountability from the BNMC. We must stand in solidarity with the residents of the Fruit Belt and demand the immediate construction of affordable housing in our neighborhood.

The time for action is now! The residents of the Fruit Belt deserve better, and it is incumbent upon all of us to fight for this basic human right. Any- thing less would be a betrayal of the spirit of our community and a grave injustice to the people of Buffalo.

HEALTH MATTERS

Defying The Odds: The Power of Prevention In Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable with screening.

By establishing regular screening methods, such as stoolbased tests or colonoscopies, doctors can detect the disease at an early stage or even prevent it from occurring altogether by removing polyps. According to Steven Nurkin, MD, MS, FACS, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, a colonoscopy is considered the "gold standard" screening test for colorectal cancer as it can identify early-stage cancers and remove polyps.

“According to the National Polyp Study, which included more than 10,000 people who had screening colonoscopies, when compared to the general population, those who had polyps removed during colonoscopy had a 53% reduction in dying from colorectal cancer over the next 15 years,” Dr. Nurkin says. Based on this and other similar studies, he emphasizes that having a colonoscopy with the removal of polyps can prevent cancer and save lives.

Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors And Screening Options

For those who may feel uncomfortable with prepping for or scheduling a colonoscopy, stool-based tests like Cologuard (checking DNA in the stool) or fecal occult blood exams may be an alternative, but these tests are not recommended for people with certain medical problems, such as inflammatory bowel disease, a significant personal or family history of polyps or cancer, or a hereditary syndrome that results in polyps in the colon.

“The best screening test is the one that gets done,” Dr. Nurkin says. “Cologuard is recommended for average-risk individuals. We recommend you reach out to your primary care physician to see if you’re a candidate for those at-home tests.”

Also at elevated risk for developing colorectal cancer are African Americans, many of whom live in medically underserved communities or who might have a greater hesitancy to get tested for this type of cancer.

Additionally, African Americans are at higher risk of developing colorectal cancer at younger ages and to have a more advanced disease when diagnosed, yet the rate of screening in this community remains low. An estimated 90% of people who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and die from the disease are 50 years and older, but in recent years, more people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed. These younger patients also are more likely have advanced stage disease, a trend that began in the mid-1980s.

As a result of this troubling trend, screening guidelines were recently revised to lower the age to start screening to 45. Smoking, alcohol abuse, a less-active lifestyle, diets high in red or processed meats, and hereditary factors all contribute to a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. Experts are not sure why the rates are increasing among younger adults; it is therefore crucial to pay attention to new symptoms and know your body and risk factors.

"If you're experiencing persistent symptoms such as rectal bleeding or irregular bowel movements that last beyond a few weeks, it's crucial to seek medical attention," Dr. Nurkin emphasizes. "It's important to be in tune with your body and recognize when things aren't normal."

Dr. Nurkin emphasizes the significance of understanding one's family history and its role in cancer risk. "In addition to being aware of your personal medical history, it's essential to inquire about your family's medical history. It's important to reach out to your relatives, especially immediate family members, and ask these questions to assess your risk for cancer."

Early Colorectal Cancer Detection Saves Lives

By being proactive and informed about your health and family history, you can take steps to prevent and detect colorectal cancer early on, improving your chances of successful treatment and long-term survival.

Understanding Grief Through Film Two-Day Grief Conference Announced

The Ubuntu Circle Grief Support Group: Understanding Grief Through Film, will take place at the CAO Masten Resource Center,1423 Black Lives Matter Way (Fillmore Avenue) from, 5- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14. At that time the film "Aftershock," a documentary related to the disproportionate number of African American women dying in childbirth and how fathers respond to grief, will be shown. For more information call 716-332-3773.

-Conference: The Cost of Gun ViolenceP.E.A.C.E., Inc. (Parents Encouraging Accountability & Closure for Everyone) will host a Two-Day Conference, “The Cost of Gun Violence," April 24-25, Buffalo State University. For more information Contact Teresa at 716-4296404 or Email Peacebuffalo6@gmail.com

-Grief Processing GroupA Grief Processing Group for individuals affected by homicide will take place the first Tuesday of each month, from 1-2p.m. at the Frank Merriweather Library, hosted by Brave TRC(ECMC). The next meeting will be held April 2.

Buffalo Freedom Gardens to Hold Conversation on Urban Growing and Food Security

It's that time again, to plan your gardens and increase your self-sustainability!

You're invited to a Conversation on Urban Growing and Food Security on March 9th or March 16th at 907 Michigan Avenue in the Community Multi - Purpose Room.

Learn how to improve your urban garden. Find out about our new planting program. Reduce your current food bill. Sign up for your free planter bed if you never received one.

Please scan

QR code to register for your chance to share your thoughts and opinions with us!

SAY WHAAAT?

People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the CDC issued Friday. The change ends a strategy from earlier in the pandemic that experts said has been important in controlling the spread of the infection.

Eat To Live

40TH Annual Minority Bar Dinner and Awards Gala

The Minority Bar Foundation will host its 40th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Wednesday,

March 13 at The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mayor Byron Brown will be the

AWARDEES:

The Cure For Women

Finding The Rhythm Between Work And Personal Harmony

"In the dance of life, finding the rhythm between work and personal harmony is the art of fulfillment." RJ

Jackson

Do you ever find yourself juggling work and personal responsibilities? This dance is more common than you think. Balancing a business or a career with personal obligations is like walking a tightrope. The thought of falling, being alone, or missing out on important family functions are forever on your mind.

keynote speaker . The theme is “Diversity Strenghtens Our community.”

This year’s honorees include:

•Hugh M. Russ Ill, Lifetime Achievement Award

•Norvella C. Pendergass, Education Award

•Andrew M. Wilson Community Service Award

•Trini E. Ross Legal Service Award

Congratulations!

When

It Matters...

As a mindset coach and international speaker who understands the journey, let me share three immediate moves you can make to turn this two-step dance into the fulfilled life you dream of living.

It’s essential to understand that you're not alone in your journey. Many individuals, just like you, struggle with the delicate dance between career and personal obligations. Take comfort in knowing that the challenge you face is a shared one, and there are community organizations waiting to support you.

In the meantime, let the following habits find their way into your heart causing you to take action from where you are and with what you have.

Embrace the Power of Boundaries

Creating clear boundaries between work and personal life is crucial. The constant connectivity of the internet often blurs these lines, but don't be afraid to set limits. Designate specific times for work and strictly adhere to them. This not only enhances productivity during work hours but also ensures you're fully present in your personal life. Your mental and emotional well-being will thank you.

Prioritize Self-Care

In the midst of our bustling lives, self-care often takes a back seat. However, to effectively navigate the challenge of balancing work and personal life, prioritizing self-care is nonnegotiable. Carve out time in your schedule for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it's taking time for a morning mediation, reading a book, or a leisurely stroll along the Buffalo waterfront, investing in self-care will rejuvenate your spirit and provide the energy needed for the daily dance.

Delegate and Collaborate

Remember, you don't have to be a lone challenger in this journey. Learn the art of delegation at work and collaborate with your personal network for support. Whether it's asking a colleague for assistance on a project or seeking help from friends or family with household responsibilities, sharing the load allows you to excel both professionally and personally. Together, we win.

The fact that you are reading this is proof that you are a challenger—despite the difficulties, you are resilient and committed to overcoming the obstacles you may encounter. So, keep going! And if you’re like me, you’ll have to remind yourself every day to trust God and focus on what matters most.

People matter most. Carve out time for your relationships. By spending time together, we create an environment where everyone can thrive in both their personal and professional pursuits.

Start now- Embrace the challenge, set your boundaries, prioritize self-care, delegate and collaborate. Go ahead, dance like no one is watching. You got this and I’m rooting for you!

About the Author

RJ Jackson, a native Buffalonian is a Mindset Coach and Award -Winning International Speaker. Connect with RJ on Instagram @ TheCourageGiver or visit faceyourgiants.com for more inspiration.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

RJ.

JACKSON

Norvella C. Pendergass, (left) and Trini E. Ross, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York, are two of the outstanding honorees.

BUFF BIZ

Black Business Expo

The City’s Office of Diversity hosted a successful Black Business Expo last Thursday at Seneca One . The networking event featured a panel discussion about Black Business Ownership moderated by Darren Saxon, Buffalo’s Chief Diversity Officer, Black vendors, free food and giveaways by BUDC and music by WUFO \ Street Legacy Photo by Darvin Adams

Do You Have A Small Business? Looking To Start One?

Do you have a small business or are you looking to start one? Learn about the continuum of educational and financial resources available to the community- and all for free! Tuesday, March. 12 at West Side Bazaar, 1432 Niagara Street, Buffalo, two sessions 4:30-5:30p.m. and 6-7p.m.. All are welcome, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please visit https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/timothy-m-kennedy/join-senator-kennedy-and-wedilearn-essentials-entrepreneurship Hosted by Senator Tim Kennedy and the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI).

Women of Influence Honorees

The following outstanding women are among Buffalo Business First 2023 “Women of Influence” Honorees: April Baskin, Chairperson, Erie County Legislature; Sheila Hunt, Chief Officer, Community Programs, OLV Human Services; Chandra Redfern, CEO, Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Inc.; Carmen Snell, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY.

Karen Davis Rejoins Forest Lawn

•Karen Davis has rejoined Forest Lawn as a family service representative, assisting families with their arrangements for interment space in Forest Lawn. Prior to her time away, Davis had previously served in this role at Forest Lawn for nearly 30 years.

•Troy & Banks, a forensic utility and telecom auditing firm, appointed Kevin Gibbs vice president of business development and strategic partnerships.

•Tiveron Law hired attorney Gregory Salmon as senior counsel. Mr. Salmon works in the firm’s real estate law and business law departments, handling residential and commercial real estate transactions.

C District Career & Job Fair

A Hospitality Career Fair will be held on Monday, March 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at C District Police Station, 693 E. Ferry @ Black Lives Matter Way (Fillmore Ave.). Dress professionally! Hiring employers include, Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, Chef’s, Just Pizza, the Oakk Room and more. For more information call (716)851-4412. The event is being hosted by Chief Thelma Jones, Officer Andrea Anderson and Mark Sciortino.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te

Ching

Also on March 13 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. the New York State Department of Labor will host a C-District Job Fair at the station featuring a variety of job openings. Bring several copies of your resume. Professional attire. For more information call Jean West at (716)560-4265 or email jean.west@labor. ny.gov

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Filmmaking and Creative Content Program For Students in 7th-10th Grade

Beau Fleuve Music & Arts announces it’s new ‘Filmmaking & Creative Content Program’ for students in the 7th-10th grade. This program will be in partnership with Legacy House Studio located in Buffalo, NY. Registration is FREE for students to sign up.

Students of the program will be provided with an introductory level to the Creative Industry with filmmaking and creative content. Students will be provided with a guided curriculum over the 6 weeks that will culminate with a end of program project and public screening.

It is set to start on Wednesday June 5th until Wednesday July 17th at Legacy House Studio. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

Registration spots are limited, sign up limited:

•Students must currently be in the 7th-10th Grade

•Weekly attendance is mandatory due to the program’s project involvement

•Registration Deadline is April 1st, 2024 or until spots are filled.

If you have any questions please feel free to email beaufleuvecommunit@gmail.com

GENERATIONS

PRINCESS KHADIJAH! Pretty Khadijah Brown celebrated her 13th birthday with a lavishly decorated “Pink Party” at the Black Butterfly Event Venue on Main Street last Sunday. Khadijah, a 7th grade student at Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts said her career choice is to become a professional singer. When asked how it felt to be 13, the talented young teen, decked out in a lovely pink sequined “after five,” said “It feels cool,” and that she’s looking forward to “teenage life!” On hand to celebrate her special day was her mother Yvonne Bell, father Joel Brown, grandfather Jerry Brown, and grandmothers Terri White and Minnie Bell , sister Keyona Garland, brothers Joel Brown Jr., Ja’Kai Brown and a host of cousins, family and friends! A delicious buffet was prepared by Crystal White. Congratulations Khadijah!

Deadline to Sign Up For Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program is March 29

The deadline to sign up for the Mayor's summer youth internship and employment program for city youth, ages 14-21 is Friday, March 29. To sign up go to www.buffalony.gov/ msyapp . Earn money and gain meaningful work experience. Learn the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. For more information, go to www. buffalony.gov

AFRICAN PROVERB...

“However long the night, the dawn will break.”

THE BLACK BUTTERFLY. Special shout out to The Black Butterfly Event Venue located at 769 Main Street near Goodell. Black Butterfly is owned and operated by Min. Willie Foots and his wife Ariana . “We’re here to serve our community ,” said Min. Foots proudly. The establishment, which has been open for about two-and-a half years, also provides catering. Min. Foots and his wife are associated with The Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. To book your next event call Min. Foots at (716)602-0447 or Ariana at (716)602-0391.or email theblackbutterflyevents@gmail. com or You can also find them o Facebook and Instagram, @ Bbutterfly769 Pictured above, Minister and Mrs. Foots and daughters Riessa Johnson and Amara Foots.

Entertainment

Beyoncé is Reclaiming Country Music for Black America

Black contributions to country music have been completely whitewashed and erased, but Beyoncé’s latest musical endeavor is forcing America to remember what Black people built

Beyoncé recently dropped two new country singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," and it wasn't long before the racism, revisionist history, and gatekeeping began. First, Apple Music put the songs in its Pop category, when the songs are clearly country. And when fans started requesting Beyoncé's new songs at their local country stations, many of their requests were rejected. One station, KYKC, even responded to a fan's request writing, "We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station.

Those who believe Black people should not perform or listen to country music need to realize that Black America invented country music in the first place. And Beyoncé is reclaiming the genre and bringing country music back to its Black roots.

The ignorant and racist idea that country music is white property and a white cultural space took center stage this week when an Ada, Oklahoma, radio station KYKC refused to play “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of Beyoncé’s two new country songs. The other song is “16 Carriages.” After first refusing to play the song, arguing they are a country station that does not play Beyoncé, the station manager had to switch things up after facing pressure from angry fans.

Just like cowboys and barbecue, Black folks created country music. This is not complicated. But this is Black history. The banjo, an important instrument in country music, originated in Africa. Brought to America by way of the Caribbean by enslaved African people, the banjo is nearly the same as the Akonting of Senegal and Gambia, a stringed instrument made from a gourd. Similar to the Akonting are the Ngoni and Xalam, which are played by the griots — the storytellers, oral historians, poets and musicians — of West Africa.

And those enslaved Africans taught Joel Sweeney, the white, blackface minstrel show performer who popularized the banjo, how to play the instrument. Before that time, the banjo was associated with Black people.

Banjos provided the music for minstrel shows, which became popular in the 1850s and depicted Black people on the plantation as racial caricatures — as singing and dancing lazy dimwitted fools, hypersexualized people, thieves and cowards in blackface. White people appropriated

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"HERStory" On Stage at the Lorna C. Hill Theatre for Three Weekends!

In honor Women’s History Month and the work of POC women playwrights Ujima Company presents “HERStory for three weekends at the Lorna C. Hill theatre featuring a woman-authored autobiographical one-act play that offers a loving glimpse into the life of a woman of color.

*March 8-10: Big Butt Girls and other fantasies, The Remix;

*March 15-17 Biopsee;

*March 22-24 Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles?

For tickets, visit them online at ujimacoinc.org or call for more info at 716 332-5178.

"The Polish Cleaning Lady's Daughter" - By Paula Wachowiak

March 8th - 24th,

Premiere Friday March 8

Paul Robeson Theatre, Inside the African Cultural Center 350 Masten Avenue

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN BRING NEW AND CLASSIC DANCE WORKS TO THE UB CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON MARCH 13!

As part of its multifaceted 40th Anniversary celebration and 2024 season launch, the award-winning Urban Bush Women (UBW), a Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble, presents the Legacy + Lineage + Liberation tour with a residency and performance at The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA).

The performance takes place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., exploring issues of equity, justice and identity with iconic works by UBW founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, and new pieces by artistic directors Chanon Judson and Mame Diarra Speis. Tickets are $30.

“This extraordinary event is a collaboration with our highly regarded Department of Theatre and Dance,“ said Jamie Enser, UBCFA’s executive director. “Through the company’s residency we provide our talented students the opportunity to learn from and interact with consummate professionals, and also offer the greater community a dance performance that is the culmination of 40 years of creativity that transcends genres or labels.”

Co-presented with the UB Department of Theatre and Dance, the engagement also features a residency program with university students and offers community workshops. “Dating back to the 80s and 90s, our ensemble has been the barrier conduit in the sharing of legacy, culture, and futuring,” said Diarra Speis, co-artistic director.

Each piece gives multiple dimensions of life that resonate in this time of reflection around equity and justice, and that lift up Black lives in inspiring ways. Works include but are not limited to:

•“Give Your Hands to Struggle” lyrically honors leaders from the Civil Rights era;

•“Women’s Resistance” fuses power and grace in a call to collective action around truths that bind us all;

•“I Don’t Know, but I Been Told, If You Keep on Dancin’ You Never Grow Old” is an energetic mash-up of different dance forms that came out of Black neighborhoods and features a live drummer.

•“Haint Blu: Episode 1 - Listenin’ and Dreamin’: Do You Hear Me Now?” is a dance-theater work seeped in memory and magic using performance as a center and source of healing, taking us through movement into stillness and rest. Incorporating the company’s unique blend of musicality and movement, the program features live accompaniment by percussionist Lucianna Padmore and guitarist/singer Grace Galu Kalambay.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster. com, ubcfa.org or in person at the Center for the Arts Box Office. For more ticket information call 716-645-2787 or ubcfatickets@buffalo.edu. For performance information contact Jamie Enser, Center for the Arts, 716-645-6254, jenser@buffalo.edu.For more information, please visit www.urbanbushwomen.org and www.ubcfa.org. ( See their ad page 10 )

Opening at AKG "Before and After Again" opens at AKG Before and After Again, an exhibition that responds to the tragic slaying of ten members of Buffalo’s Black community on May 14, 2022. Before and After Again features new paintings, poetry, and prose by artists Julia Bottoms, Tiffany Gaines, and Jillian Hanesworth. The exhibition will be on view free of admission charges in the Buffalo AKG’s M&T Bank Gallery from March 8 to September 30, 2024.

Harmony In Hues

Harmony In Hues art exhibit At Princessa’s Studio & Art Gallery 1271 Hertel Ave. featuring over 20 local artists! Exhibit Closes March 15. Visit online at princessasartgallery.com for more info and events.

Artists of Color Art

Exhibition in

Niagara Falls The 15th Annual Artists of Color Art Exhibition in Niagara Falls is running now thru March 23, 2024. The show is curated by Ray Robertson, founder of the exhibit at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center. This multigallery art exhibit celebrates work by over a dozen regional African American artists from WNY.

“Super Freak: The Rick James Story”

March 20, 2024 "Super Freak: The Rick James Story" is coming to Sheas. Tickets for this limited time engagement start at $52.75 and can be purchased at jecaryous.com or ticketmaster.com

THE STYLISTICS

at The Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, at 8p.m

Grammy Winning Performers Coming to UB

The Grammy winning performers involved in “Passion for Bach and Coltrane,” will be coming to Buffalo to perform in Slee Hall on April 25, 2025, and its composer, Jeff Scott, will join UB’s faculty in the fall, 2024.

Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Tough For Gaza Cease Fire, But Talk is Cheap...

Last Sunday U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris bluntly called out Israel for not doing enough to ease a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure to rein in its close ally while it wages war with Hamas.

Harris, speaking in front of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where state troopers beat U.S. civil rights marchers nearly six decades ago, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept a deal to release hostages in return for a 6-week cessation of hostilities.

But she directed the bulk of her comments at Israel in what appeared to be the sharpest rebuke yet by a senior leader in the U.S. government over the conditions in the coastal enclave.

"People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act," Harris said at an event to commemorate the 59th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Alabama. "The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses," Harris said.

Harris said Israel must open new border crossings, not impose "unnecessary restrictions" on aid delivery, protect humanitarian personnel and convoys from becoming targets, and work to restore basic services and promote order so that "more food, water and fuel can reach those in need."

But talk is cheap. And despite e Harris’ fiery presentation, ultimately Washington’s policies remain “fundamentally the same.”

Recently more than 101,000 Democratic primary voters in the state of Michigan voted “uncommitted” instead of supporting Biden, largely as the result of an organized protest campaign stemming from the Gaza war. What matters is whether the Biden administration will take “real action to stop Israel” from continuing its war.

“The US is not really using any of its leverage to change Israel’s behavior,” remarked on observer.

The war was unleashed in October after Hamas fighters stormed through Israeli towns killing 1,200 people and capturing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

Since October Israeli forces have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. And most recently, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, more than 25,000 women and children have been killed in Israel's war on Gaza since October 7.

Swathes of the Gaza Strip have been laid to waste, nearly the entire population has been made homeless, and the United Nations estimates a quarter of Gazans are on the verge of famine. And he bombing continues.

At a morgue outside a Rafah hospital last Sunday morning, women wept and wailed beside rows of bodies of the Abu Anza family, 14 of whom Gaza health authorities say were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah overnight.

The youngest of the family who were killed were infant twins Wesam and Naaem, the first children of their mother after 11 years of marriage. They were born a few weeks into the Gaza war.

FREE PALESTINE! CEASEFIRE NOW!

In the wake of the "Flour massacre" where over 100 Palestinians were killed and over 700 injured after Israel fired on a desperate crowd of people gathering around an aid convoy for flour, a local protest was held Saturday on Elmwood in Bidwell Park . "Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. No one should die trying to get food. Israel's war has caused this desperation and hunger. We need an immediate ceasefire now! Gaza is seeing the worst level of child malnutrition in the world. If nothing changes, a famine is imminent in northern Gaza." -(World Food Programme)WHAT CAN YOU DO? Call Your WNY Reps in Washington DC and demand they support a ceasefire now Senator Chuck Schumer: Buffalo (716) 846-4111 Washington DC: (202) 224-6542 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: Buffalo: (716) 854-9725 Washington DC. l202) 224-4451 Follow or Join Jewish Voice tor Peace-Buffalo.

Connect with us! email: jvpbuffalo@gmail.com

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woman's family during this incredibly tragic time. We're continuing to look into this and are standing by to assist police in their investigation.” Uber also claims to have suspended the drivers privilege to ride share.

In regards to how this case is being handled by Cheektowaga police, Charmaine feels “they did not dig deep enough and they are not doing their due diligence in taking my daughter’s case seriously.” One can’t help to think, what if she had been White? Would things have been handled differently? As Charmaine stated, “because she’s a Black girl from Buffalo out in Cheektowaga, they’re trying to sweep this under the rug…”

Given the Cheektowaga police reputation and history for racially profiling Black people, many in this community can’t help but think there may be some truth to that suspicion. Charmaine Collins refuses to let up and is determined to get answers.

“They are not going to be able to sweep this under the rug. We want justice for Char’Dae!” declared Charmaine.

The family still needs the commuity’s help and is accepting donations on GoFundMe to assist with legal fees.

To donate visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-chardae-nunes or on the GoFundMe website search Char’Dae Nunes. JUSTICE FOR CHAR’DAE! ~S. Clark

MAKING A POINT: VP Harris makes a point on behalf of the Biden administration ...but there has been no real action to reign in Israel.

Sickness and Death: Constant Companions on Humboldt Parkway

Let me tell you a story about the inhabitants of just one house on Humboldt Parkway. This is a true story; not some fictitious or made up scenario.

The young bride, of German descent, moved in to a beautiful house on Humboldt Parkway with her handsome African American husband in the early 1960s. The young couple were hard working with the husband employed in one of the area's factories while the wife opened a business she ran from their home. So, in essence, the wife and now mother was at home seven days a week with the only respite for her, from the carbon monoxide and pollutants, was when she and her family went shopping or to church.

Fast forward to today where we find this once healthy and hard working woman sick and on a breathing ventilator, suffering from breathing related illnesses that can be directly related to the air pollutants coming from cars on an expressway that never should not have built in the poor, Black

Important Update Concerning Community Opposition To NY 33 Kensington Project

Here is an important Update on the Community Opposition to New York State Department of Transportation's [NYSDOT] controversial Route 33 Kensington Expressway Project.

•On Tuesday, March 12 at 6p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue Health Screening Surveys will be administered starting at 5p.m. before, and after the meeting.

•SUNY University at Buffalo’s Community Health Equity Research Institute has been approached about commissioning a Humboldt Parkway Neighborhood Community Health Study, and local and regional foundations have been asked for funding assistance.

•A nationally renowned Law Firm is asking that (current and past) Humboldt Parkway Neighborhood Residents interested in any (potential) lawsuit for Adverse Health Impacts that may be attributable to living in close distance to the Kensington Expressway, contact +1(800) 713-1222. A helpful Health Screening Survey Tool has been developed by Covington Associates Consulting to help residents a clearer picture of their Health Condition(

For more information concerning any of the above items, contact Sherry Sherrill, at +1(716) 800-1394. Also If you have not already signed CAC’s important "Restore Humboldt Parkway Neighborhood And Its MLK Park" Petition,please visit the following URL: https://chng.it/F4rfHJSwww .

marginalized community, in the first place. Not only that, one of her daughter's husbands, who lives with them on Humboldt Parkway, is also on a ventilator, with respiratory illnesses. In addition one of the homeowners daughters has severe asthma. This is three sick persons; sick with COPD, Asthma, frequent colds, Lupus, heart disease, kidney disease and other health related sicknesses.

The suffering and illnesses in just this one household is duplicated in many of the over 200 houses already negatively affected by the 33 Expressway. Sadly, many of the original homeowners have died, more than a few from breathing the effects of toxic chemicals and carbon monoxide, over the year. I know that one of the original Black homeowner is compiling a list of deceased and sick residents on Humboldt Parkway. There have been numerous deaths and hundreds of sick or dying residents on that Parkway and yet neither the NYSDOT nor the elected officials have called for a Health Equity Study or an Environmental Impact Statement to ascertain the health and environmental damage already done or to mitigate what the current damages are and what we can expect, going forward if the tunnel is added or the Expressway is permitted to remain.

The Impacted residents of Humboldt Parkway are exploring relief through intervention from the local and federal representatives, class action lawsuits, injunctions, filings of Article 78s and public persuasion; to seek relief from this terrible community and environmental injustice.

Racism against Blacks was the motivation to put that Expressway in the swiftly desegregated section of Buffalo. The urban planners knew this was happening when Buffalo became a Mecca for Southern Black people during the Northern Migration of the late 1940s and the 1950s and 1960s. Racism against Black people is happening right now when credible Black organizations and groups are threatened with the money being taken away from their projects and sent elsewhere if they did not go along with the proposal of putting a tunnel under the Expressway.

Those neighborhood groups and the Black people who ran them were not given the option of the removal of the Expressway and the Restoration of Humboldt Parkway before they gave in and decided to support the tunnel concept with conditions. Even now, the NYSDOT has refused to incorporate ROCC's conditions that were asked for in a letter written to them in November, 2023. Those conditions included: 1. An active Air Filtration System to help get rid of the toxins and Carbon Monoxide. 2. A detailed Environmental Impact Statement to assess past health damages and to prevent further health issues to the residents. 3. More public engagement meetings, especially with the residents to gather consensus for the project before it went further. None of that ever happened.

So, regardless of a survey that documents the residents of Humboldt Parkway opposing the Tunnel and supporting the Restoration 8-1, the NYSDOT is hell-bent on putting that COPD and cancer causing monstrosity in the middle of our community. Also there is an ongoing, online, massive letter writing and signatures Petition Drive going on.

We all say we are our Brothers' Keepers. Let us do more than think about or mouth those inspiring words; let us take care of those who cannot take care of themselves!

Buffalo Bills, Gilbane/ Turner And the State of The Negro In Buffalo…

Dear Editor:

A recent article in the news focused on the awesome training program started by a White woman to train people in construction. What a novel idea. It is such a great notion that the Buffalo Bills, Gilbane/Turner have engaged her services to help transition, without interruption, Blacks into job opportunities on the stadium project, and she expects to train 300 or more folks throughout the stadium project.

Does that number ring a bell to anyone? A concept right out of Uzo1 RFP submittal. I suppose you can deduce by the tone of this writing that I am personally deeply offended by the complete and unmitigated gall in the face of the, sorry to say, colored community. Unfortunately, as a minority community we will allow this to go uncontested here in WNY because we relish the condescending treatment negroes receive from "powers that be."

Just one question to all. Is anyone disturbed and disrupted by this craziness? There are so many instances where they tested the waters as to our resolve as a community and we didn't respond. I recount just a few:

•Their not responding to Chairwoman Baskin's request. No backlash.

•Categorically dismissing the best teams assembled in this community to impact inclusion on the Bills stadium. They picked us off one by one.

•The Bills owner openly discounting the value of Blacks. Crickets.

•Now supporting a rookie training entity to assist the negro in getting trained and placed into employment while bypassing the only Black trainer in town. Nothing.

It seems ok to be the butt of jokes by the national scene when they mention the state of the negro in Buffalo. It is terribly sad and infuriating how conde(freaking)scending these people are in patting the nappy heads of this community as they declare, "we are here to help you, because we know you are incapable to help yourselves."

Are they right!?

Frank Daniel Executive Director Independent Contractors Guild of WNY

Beyond February, A Black History Month Message

Dear Editor:

I too have a Dream - By Any Means Necessary, that we as a people will target those decision making individuals and begin to agitate until we get what we need, want and deserve! We must never give up our seat from the table of Freedom. We must continue to raise our voices to the hills, from which we come and Still We Rise. It’s all about the red black and the green on American soil and throughout the world. It's about acknowledging and advocating that Black Lives Do Indeed Matter!

Happy Black History Month My People. Let's make it a year-long celebration!

-Samuel A. Herbert

Cleveland Clobbers Toronto!

Saturday, February 10th a surging Cleveland Cavaliers team went into Toronto looking to extend an eight game winning streak. The Raptors meanwhile were trying to put their own stretch of wins together as they had won their last two games while navigating the trade deadline(more on that later). Neither team got off to a fast start. But the cohesiveness of the Cleveland Cavaliers was apparent to a subdued Toronto crowd very early.

The Raptors had new players from different acquisitions per trades which probably had something to do with the empty seats at Scotiabank Arena. Some familiar names such O.G. Anunoby(traded to the Knicks) and Pascal Siakam(traded to the Pacers) are no longer mainstays in Toronto. But that didn’t stop the Raptors from keeping the contest close in the first quarter. The score was 30-24 in favor of the Cavs at the end of that stanza.

At 9:19 in the second quarter Toronto called a timeout. The lead had ballooned to 13 after two seemingly uncontested Cleveland dunks. Both by Evan Mobley(pictured). That was the start of the end for Raptors. The Cavaliers finished the second quarter up by 20 points. The score was 67-47.

Midway into the third quarter Toronto cut the lead to 14. But that rally was all they could muster on that night. The Cavaliers were firing on all cylinders. Cleveland had 36 assist and the ball movement was a clinic on sharing. The Cavs won 119-95. Scottie Barnes, the Raptors lone All-Star scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half. Jarrett Allen led the way for Cleveland with 18 points and 15 rebounds.

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ble which removed Athena’s inside presence and enabled Victor to pound the ball in the paint. That also caused Greece Athena’s senior guard, Khorie Reaves to be in foul trouble and eventually foul out in the fourth quarter with 2:42 remaining. With Athena’s foul problems, Victor was able to continue to show their inside presence throughout the game and dominate both sides of the court and uphold the tempo of the game to eventually become Section V class AA winner.

Victor will play the winner of the Buffalo district Section VI class AA game between Jamestown and Health Sciences on March 9th in Buffalo.

All-Tournament Team

Class AA: MVP Garrett Clar (Victor), Griffin Hopkins (Victor), Nick Leonard (Victor), Trevor Hofer (Penfield), Khorie Reaves (Greece Athena), Connor Osier (Greece Athena)

East loses game as one seed against Wayne

Number one seed East high school lost to number two seed Wayne high school as two section V powerhouse teams battled for the sectional V class A title. Every possession was highly cared for because both teams knew this would be a fight to the finish and the winner would be determined by which team would not crumble first. Unfortunately, for East, they were the first to show signs of crumbling. At half time, the score was 19-14 with Wayne’s lead and it shocked the crowd with such a low scoring game. As things picked up the score slowly creeped up to 28-26

with Wayne leading with an even closer game.

This caused both teams to really go at it and continue to attack each other relentlessly. Towards the end of the game, it became evident that the true winner of this game was going to be the team that was more fundamentally sound and that turned out to be Wayne. Class A Tournament MVP, Cam Blankenburg sophomore point guard for Wayne scored 20 as they secured the tight win 48-42 to become the class A Section V champion.

-All-Tournament Team -

Class A: Max Michalski (Pittsford Sutherland), Micah Johnson-Breedlove (East High), Zion Parson (East High), MVP Cam Blakenberg (Wayne), and PJ Ostrowski (Wayne)

Wayne will play either Williamsville South or Olean for the Section VI Class A title.

Roderick Simmons is currently interning with Challenger Community News in Rochester. He's a Sophomore at Houghton College .

Pictured l/r Evan Mobley eyes the rim as he jumps to catch the ball for an alley-oop slam. Toronto Raptors’ #30, Ochai Agbaji (new acquisition from the Utah Jazz) sores to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers’ #3, Caris LeVert. photos by A. Dorcely

Pictured: Team Electric City #49 with WM; Ellliot Dabney Electric City Lodge #49 5th Annual Basketball Tournament.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT

STATE OF NEW YORK :

COUNTY OF ERIE

IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY

296 Sobieski Street Buffalo, NY 14211

Plaintiff AMENDED VERIFIED COMPLAINT

INDEX NO. 809198/2020

vs. MD SANWAR H. AKAND

302 Rother Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211

Defendants The Plaintiff, IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY, by his attorney, Robert M. Goldstein, by and for his complaint against the Defendants, herein alleges:

FIRST: That at all times hereinafter mentioned, the Plaintiff, IMAMUZZAMAN was and is now a residence of the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York.

SECOND: That upon information and belief, at all times herein after mentioned the Defendant MD SANWAR H. AKAND was a resident of the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York and is now the Sheriff of Erie County, located in the State of New York and conducted business in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York.

THIRD: That on or about the 25th day of November, 2016, the Plaintiff and Defendant entered into and executed a contract wherein the Plaintiff and Defendant agreed to purchase real property, commonly known as 274 Sobieski Street, City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, and which contract and agreement set forth the rights and responsibilities for the repair, remodeling, pay taxes and other expenses, and otherwise maintain the property for future rental and sale of said real property.

FOURTH: That pursuant to said agreement the Plaintiff and Defendant took title to said real property, commonly known as 274 Sobieski Street, Buffalo, New York on or about November 5, 2016.

FIFTH: That thereafter the Defendant MD SANWAR H. AKAND breached said contract and failed to perform his responsibilities under said contract, all to the detriment the Plaintiff IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY.

SIXTH: That the Plaintiff IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY, in order to maintain the real property and to keep it from being in violation of the City of Buffalo housing codes, and/ or sold at a tax foreclosure proceeding, repaired the roof, purchased supplies for the maintenance and cleaning of the real property, paid the real property taxes for said real property, maintained the landscaping and snow clearing for said real property, maintained and paid for the utilities for said real property, all of which were the responsibility of the Defendant Md SANWAR H. AKAND

SEVENTH: That the Defendant MD SANWAR H. AKAND has failed to rent the apartments in said real property for a period in excess of three years thereby further damaging the Plaintiff IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY for the loss of his share of the rental income from said real property.

EIGHTH: That by reason of the foregoing, the Plaintiff, IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY, has been damaged as follows:

1. Damages to Plaintiff to maintain said real property which were the responsibilities of the Defendant - $ 21,841,00

2. Loss of potential rent - $ 24,000.00.

WHEREFORE Plaintiff requests judgment against the Defendants, as follows:

1. Twenty-one thousand eight hundred forty-one ($ 21,841.00) dollars

for the damages incurred by out of pocket costs which were the responsibility of the defendant;

2. Twenty-four thousand ($24,000.00) for the loss of potential rents.

3. In the alternative, transfer of the Defendant's interest in said real property to the Plaintiff.

4. Together with such other and further relief as to the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: Buffalo, New York

June 24, 2022

ROBERT M. GOLDSTEIN

Attorney for the Plaintiff 70 Niagara Street, Suite 500 Buffalo, NY 14202

Tel. No. (716} 854-5333

Fax No. (716) 854-2780 March 7, 14, 21, 28

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT

STATE OF NEW YORK:

COUNTY OF ERIE

IMAMUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY

296 Sobieski Street Buffalo, NY 14211

Plaintiff, -vs-

MD SANWAR H. AKAND

302 Rother Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211

Defendant.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT:

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 a summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED: Buffalo, New York August 3, 2020

ROBERT M. GOLDSTEIN

Attorney for Plaintiff 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1103 Buffalo, New York 14202 Tel. No. (716) 854-5333

Fax No. (716) 856-0828 March 7, 14, 21, 28

LEGAL NOTICE

Depew, Lancaster & Western Lancaster Industrial Track Improvement Towns of Cheektowaga and Lancaster, and Villages of Depew and Lancaster, Erie County Track Improvements

The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (“ECIDA”), acting as Project Administrator is seeking qualified firms for engineering/construction administration services. Proposals are being solicited from Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms experienced in railroad engineering and design work to provide design/engineering/construction administration services for the safety and efficiency improvements project to the Depew, Lancaster & Western Lancaster Railroad (DL&W). This project will restore a State of Good repair to Lancaster’s IT by removing an obsolete bridge and performing necessary track and bridge rehabilitation between mileposts 382.5 and 385.6 in the Towns of Cheektowaga and Lancaster in Erie County.

Proposals are to include the Rate Schedule in a separate sealed envelope.

Bids are due in person at ECIDA 95 Perry Street, Suite 403 Buffalo, NY 14203 by March 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Please submit all questions in writing to tjohnson-huff@ecidany.com by March 15, 2024.

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How is it that Black people invented country music, which reflected their experiences, and yet country music is associated with white people, particularly poor White people, as fans and performers? Chalk it up to marketing.

- 10 Historical Pieces of Civil War Memorabilia-

Beginning in the 1920s, the music industry whitewashed and segregated country music on purpose. As DePaul University English Professor Francesca Royster, author of “Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions,” said, White radio stations became the gatekeepers who kept Black country artists off the air and political campaigns used country music to promote the idea of “an authentic white subject.” (Consider songs like Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town,” which became associated with white nationalism, racial violence and lynching.) On the other hand, Black musical genres such as gospel and blues were marketed as “race music.”Despite this whitewashing, Black country stars such as Stoney Edwards, Linda Martell, O.B. McClinton and Charley Pride continued to shine.

Considering this history, which so many never learned, some country fans feel some kind of way when Beyoncé and other Black stars — like Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Willie Jones, Brittney Spencer and Rhiannon Giddens, who plays the banjo on Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” — return to reclaim their music. These White fans, who may believe country music is the property of so-called “rednecks,” can drown in their salty tears as Black people occupy a space was Black from the very beginning. (Excerpted from article in The Griot By David A. Love, various wire sources )

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF ERIE CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- RAYSHAWN M. PARKER, SHANA D. PAULK, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated October 30, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove, 1st Floor, Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on March 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. premises situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot 89, Township 11, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot 45, as shown on a map filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 1182. Section: 77.76 Block: 3 Lot: 16.

All bidders must wear a face mask/ shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 67 SAINT FLORIAN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14207

Approximate amount of lien $78,230.47 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 813751/2014.

NORA B. ROBSHAW, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 5025.1924

FEBRAUARY 22, 29, MARCH 7,14

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE

INDEX NO. 812605/2023

Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property

LEGAL NOTICE mons 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 82 PRESTON ROAD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225

Section: 90.76, Block: 4, Lot: 6

J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP.

Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT H. HANSEN, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; MARINER FINANCE, LLC; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

"JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED

to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $58,500.00 and interest, recorded on February 04, 1994, in Liber 12589 at Page 289, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York., covering premises known as 82 PRESTON ROAD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225.

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.

ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this sum-

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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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: February 29th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Jinghan Zhang, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Buffalo, NY

Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA FY 2024 Annual Action Plan

AVISO AL PÚBLICO CIUDAD DE BÚFALO PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL 2024

Puede encontrar una copia completa de este documento en español en el sitio web de la Ciudad: https://www. buffalony.gov/ 324/ConsolidatedPlan- Documents

إشعار لخطة العمل السنوية للجاموس العام 2024 يمكنك العثور على نسخة كاملة من هذه الوثيقة باللغة العربية على موقع المدينة : https://www.buffalony.gov/ 324/ Consolidated-Plan- Documents Notice is hereby given that the City of Buffalo (city) is currently preparing its FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The City will receive FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will conduct a public hearing to obtain input on how these funds can address needs within the City in FY 2024.

In accordance with the Final Rule for consolidation of the CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA Programs, 24 CFR Part 91, et. al., the city will prepare an Annual Action Plan, which will be submitted to HUD on or before August 16, 2024.

In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City will hold a public hearing on community development and housing needs on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 6:00PM at the Buffalo Central (Downtown) Library, located at 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY, 14203. A copy of this notice will also appear on the city’s website.

The City will also accept needs input from the public via email to mmelchiorre@buffalony.gov or in writing to the City of Buffalo, Office of Strategic Planning c/o HUD Program Manager, 920 City Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14202 as part of this public hearing. To facilitate participation by persons with special needs, or non-English speaking persons, please contact mmelchiorre@ buffalony.gov or at (716) 851-5123 to make arrangements 24 hours in advance of the hearing. La informacion sera proporcionada en espanol por peticion.

The purpose of this public hearings is to:

1. Obtain the views and comments of individuals and organizations concerning the City’s housing and community development needs. The information gathered will be used in the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Action Plan submission for the FY 2024 Program Year.

2. Review the City’s Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Programs, Emergency Solutions Grant Program and the Housing for Persons with AIDS Program and provide an opportunity for the public to comment on program performance.

3. Summarize the Consolidated Annual Action Plan process and obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and others interested in the housing and community development needs of the City. The City expects to publish a summary of its proposed Annual Action Plan for FY 2024 on or before May 23, 2024, and a copy of the document will be placed on public display for a thirty (30) day review period, on the City of Buffalo’s website at: at: https://www.buffalony.gov/324/ Consolidated-Plan-Documents and in the city Office of Strategic Planning beginning on or before May 23, 2024. A second public hearing will be duly advertised and conducted to present the proposed plan to the public during the 30-day public comment period. The city will consider comments on the proposed plan prior to adoption by the Buffalo City Council on or about June 25, 2024. The City will submit the adopted Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before August 16, 2024. Proper notice of the display date and subsequent public hearing will be properly advertised.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF ERIE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005EFC5, V.

NICHOLAS SZALAY, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 29, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EFC5 is the Plaintiff and NICHOLAS SZALAY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the “CLOSING ROOM” OF THE ERIE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE, 92 FRANKLIN STREET, FIRST FLOOR, BUFFALO, NY 14202 on April 02, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 76 MANG AVENUE, KENMORE, NY 14217: Section 78.22, Block 4, Lot 5:

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE, TOWN OF TONAWANDA, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 814883/2019. Joan Warren, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

LEGAL NOTICE

INDEX NO. 803707/2023

Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 195 BERKSHIRE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215

Section: 90.24, Block: 8, Lot: 14

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1, Plaintiff, vs.

SARAH LYNCH, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF REGINALD L. LYNCH A/K/A REGINALD LEROY LYNCH; ISAIAH R. LYNCH A/K/A ISAIAH LYNCH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF REGINALD L. LYNCH A/K/A REGINALD LEROY LYNCH; ANDREA LYNCH-CASON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF REGINALD L. LYNCH A/K/A REGINALD LEROY LYNCH; TELEAH S. WARDLAW, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF REGINALD L. LYNCH A/K/A REGINALD LEROY LYNCH, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; TOPS MARKET; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOHN DOE, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION

AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $68,400.00 and interest, recorded on March 07, 2005, in Liber 13216 at Page 2976, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York., covering premises known as 195 BERKSHIRE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215.

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. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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: January 24th, 2024

ROBERTSON,ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

FEBRUARY 15, 22, 29, MARCH 7

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

NFTA PROCUREMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/BID

240011 – CHEVY REPLACEMENT PARTS

Go to NFTA's Website to register as a supplier and for instructions to download the Procurement Document at https://www.nfta.com/departments/procurement

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

County of Erie, New York

RFP RELEASE

The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Parent Training. The RFP #2024009VF can be found at http://www. erie.gov and a complete copy of the package can also be obtained by contacting Carrie Godfrey at 716858-6086, or via Carrie.Godfrey@ erie.gov as of March 11, 2024.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Sealed bids are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on April 11, 2024.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Marie A. Cannon, Commissioner of Social Services

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE of RFPs

Gilbane│Turner will be soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the BUFFALO BILLS NEW STADIUM PROJECT.

Proposal Packages include*: Group 4

33a - Interior Ornamental Metals

33b - Interior Glass & Glazing

35 - Epoxy Resinous Flooring

36 - Carpet & Resilient Flooring

40b - Site Work/Stone

40c - Site Work - Ornamental Metals/ Fencing/Railing

40g - Site Work - Site Electrical (Lighting & Power)

40i - Site Work - Landscape & Irrigation

41a - Signage Exterior

41b - Signage Interior

42 - Toilet Partitions/Accessories

43 - Specialties

46a - Parking Lot Paving - West of Abbott

57 - Window Treatments

All businesses interested in submitting as a Prime/Tier-1 subcontractor must prequalify to receive a Request for Proposal (RFP). For an overview of the prequalification process, reference the Prequalification Navigation Guide at www.buffalobillsnewstadium.com.

We encourage NYS-certified minority-, women- and service-disabled veteran-owned and local businesses to participate. Please refer to proposal documents for full MWBE/SDVOB plan information. If you provide services relevant to any of the above packages and are interested in participating at a lower-tier level, apply to participate in the Meet the Primes session via the “Contracting Opportunities” section on the project website.

*Subject to change February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7

COUNTY OF ERIE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Rehabilitation of Abbott Rd (CR 4) & Willett Rd (CR187)

PROJ# CAP-004.187-23

Department of Public Works, Division of Highways seeking sealed bids for highway rehabilitation in the Towns of Hamburg & Orchard Park and City of Lackawanna. Sealed proposals will be received at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1419A, Buffalo, NY 14202 by, and opened at, 10:00 am local time, Thursday, March 21,2024. Certified check in the amount of $340,000. bid deposit is required with the bid submittal. Pre-let meeting scheduled Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am local time at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1419A, Buffalo, NY. NYSDOL Wage Rates, NYS Vendor Responsibility

CCA-2 A/B/C, Local Minority, & Disadvantaged Workforce goals, NYS Apprenticeship, and MWBE/SDVOB goals may be required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at https:// www3.erie.gov/dpw/bids-rfps-rfqs.

LEGAL NOTICE Bid LLC's

SUPREME COURT

LEGAL NOTICE judgment may be taken against you extinguishing any interest or judgment lien you may have in the mortgaged premises.

STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF ERIE

SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

Index No. 814447/2019

RJI No.:

CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstHIPOLITO VAZQUEZ, JR., ANNA VAZQUEZ, DOLLY a/k/a DOLLIE VAZQUEZ and ARLENE KIRBY, individually and as sole heirs and distributes of the Estates of HIPOLITO VAZQUEZ, SR. and LUCY VAZQUEZ, both deceased, late of the City of Lackawanna, County of Erie and State of New York, John Roe and Jane Roe, said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiffs, the persons or parties intended being all unknown heirs-to-law and next-of-kin of Hipolito Vazquez aka Hipolito Vazquez, Sr., and Lucy Vazquez deceased, late of the City of Lackawana, County of Erie, State of New York, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK by and through the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COUNTY OF ERIE, and VANESSA MOOTRY, Defendants.

TO: John Roe and Jane Roe, said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiffs, the persons or parties intended being all unknown heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of HIPOLITO VAZQUEZ a/k/a HIPOLITO VAZQUEZ, SR. and LUCY VAZQUEZ, deceased, late of the City of Lackawana, County of Erie, State of New York:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the summons is not personally served upon you within the State of New York. The United States, if designated a defendant on this action, may appear or answer within sixty (60) days of service. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

The basis of the venue designated is that the mortgaged property is located in Oneida County.

Dated: February 22, 2024

COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP

Albany, New York

BY

: Matthew

E. Minniefield

Attorneys for Plaintiff

20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 501 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 449-3900

TO: John Roe and Jane Roe, said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiffs, the persons or parties intended being all unknown heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of HIPOLITO VAZQUEZ a/k/a HIPOLITO VAZQUEZ, SR. and LUCY VAZQUEZ, deceased, late of the City of Lackawana, County of Erie, State of New York:

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Craig D. Hannah, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 9th day of November, 2023, and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of Erie County.

This is an action for foreclosure of a mortgage made by Hipolito Vazquez a/k/a Hipolito Vazquez, Sr. to Citizens Bank, N.A.in the original amount of $36,000.00 with interest, dated August 14, 2004, recorded October 4, 2004, in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 13191 at page 4262.

The relief sought is the foreclosure of the mortgage lien and the public sale of the mortgaged premises and in case of your failure to appear,

The premises indexed in this action are described and commonly known as 73 Holland Avenue and 76 Wilkesbarre Streett, City of Lackawanna, Erie County, New York (Tax Map No. 141.13-7-22 and 141.13-7-34). A complete legal description is as follows:

**See Schedule Annexed**

Dated: February 22, 2024

COOPER ERVING & SAVAGE LLP Albany, New York

BY: Matthew E. Minniefield, Esq.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 501 Albany, New York 12211 (518) 449-3900

SCHEDULE A

DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGED PREMISES

Parcel "A" All That Tract or Parcel of Land, situate in the City of Lackawanna, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 32, Township 10, Range 8 of the Buffalo Creek Reservation and according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under, Cover No. 717 is known as Subdivision Lot No. 24, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the westerly line of Holland Avenue at a distance of 725.8 feet southerly from the southerly line of Ridge Road; thence running southerly along the westerly line of Holland Avenue for a distance of 30 feet; thence westerly at right angles for a distance of 100 feet; thence northerly and parallel with the westerly line of Holland Avenue for a distance of 30 feet; thence easterly for a distance of 100 feet to the westerly line of Holland Avenue and the point and place of beginning. Parcel "B" All That Tract or Parcel of Land, situate in the City of Lackawanna, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 32; Township 10, Range 8 of the Buffalo Creek Reservation and according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 676 is distinguished as being part of Subdivision Lot No. 24 in Block "F" bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line of Wilkesbarre Avenue at a distance of 746.33 feet southerly from the southerly line of Ridge Road; thence easterly at right angles for a distance of 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of Wilkesbarre Avenue for a distance of 35 feet to an iron pipe; thence westerly at right angles to the easterly line of Wilkesbarre Avenue for a distance of 100 feet to a point in the easterly line of Wilkesbarre Avenue; thence northerly along the easterly line of Wilkesbarre Avenue a distance of 35 feet to the point or place of beginning. Febraury 29, March 7, 14, 21

LLC's

NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

2.MRO,LLC. Filed with SSNY on 02/09/2024. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to 592 West Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213.

Purpose: any lawful.

Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4

Second Supplemental Probate Citation File No. 2020-3338A SURROGATE’S COURTERIE COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEES OF MARY ROGERS, GEORGE ROGERS, SAMUEL ROGERS, LEON ROGERS, JEROME ROGERS, AND WILLIAM ROGERS, ALL OF WHOM ARE DECEASED, IF THEY BE LIVING AND IF ANY OF THEM BE DEAD TO THEIR HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, LEGATEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST WHOSE NAMES ARE UNKNOWN AND CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DUE DILIGENCE; HON. LETTIA JAMES-Attorney General of the State of New York and JENNIFER G. FLANNERY- Erie County Public Administrator

A petition having been duly filed by Donna M. Robbins, who is domiciled at 155 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14214.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo New York, on April 24, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of James R Rogers lately domiciled at 155 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 admitting to probate a Will dated August 29, 2019 a copy of which is attached as the Will of James R Rogers deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that

X Letters o Testamentary issue to Donna M. Robbins

Letters of Trusteeship issue to

Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to____________

Hon. ACEA M. MOSEY, SURROGATE

Dated, Attested and Sealed February 28, 2024

Linda M. Wiedrick, Chief Clerk

C Kenneth Foit, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner 1540 Ellicott Creek Road, Suite 4, Tonawanda NY 14150

Address of Attorney 716-930-7901

Telephone Number Attorney Email Address: ckf319@aol.com

[NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]

March 7, 14, 21, 28

Health Homes Care Coordinator:

To coordinate services with the Health Homes for the purpose of decreasing high risk medical and/or behavioral health costs for individuals being serviced in this Health Home.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Child & Family Studies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sociology or Speech and hearing OR

• NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse AND a bachelor’s degree OR

• Bachelor ’s level education or higher in any field with five (5) years’ experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnosis OR a CASAC OR

• Must have a Master ’s degree in one of the fields listed above, with one (1) year experience OR

• Bachelor ’s degree identified above with two (2) years’ experience in the following: either providing direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse OR

• Linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting.

• Range: $37,000 - $42,000

• FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

EMPLOYMENT

HIRING

Calvary Baptist Church is looking for a Director of our Music Ministry!

If you are interested, please submit your resume, with the Subject Line, Music Director to: Calvarybaptistbuffalo@ gmail.com, and we will get back to you with additional information.

HIRING

Peacemaker Street Engagement Team: Experienced mentors posted outdoors to neighborhoods experiencing recent violent incidents charged with violence interruption, mentoring, and referring young adults to needed supportive services. Full-time positions, 40 hours per week; wages $22/hr. To apply, call Back to Basics at 716-8541086, or email resume and cover letter to mtritto@backtobasicsministries.org .

Peer Support Specialist:

Deputy of Operations:

The Deputy of Operations (DO) position is a transitional position as part of the CEO succession plan. The DO will incrementally learn and assume the responsibilities of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) eventually assuming the full job description and title. The COO is responsible for the implementation of programs and services of Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL), as determined by the CEO and the Board of Directors; Provide consistent supervision and direction of WNYIL programs and services, through monitoring, evaluating, and expanding programs opportunities for people with disabilities provided by WNYIL’s Family of Agencies.

• Master ’s degree in health or human services with a minor in Business Administration (preferred) OR

• Ten (10) years of experience in a leadership role in an organization that provides a variety of services that work toward the improvement of the quality of life for people with disabilities.

• No less than five (5) years of

Receptionist:

Answer incoming agency calls and redirect them to appropriate staff. Greet all visitors entering the agency. Will perform general office duties, including mail, bulk mailings, copying, faxing, reception, general typing, and other miscellaneous clerical office functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent requires one (1) years’ experience in general office or customer service experience OR

• Associate degree requires no experience in general office work OR

• Rate: $16.92 per hour

• FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

To provide peer support to individuals, with lived mental health experiences through positive self-disclosure, to assist in obtaining their goals related to Independent Living, vocations and improve Quality of Life.

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years’ related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness OR

• Associate Degree and two (2) years’ related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness OR

• Bachelor ’s Degree and one (1) year of work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness.

• Candidate must be a certified NYS Certified Peer Specialist/ Provisional, within one (1) year of being hired.

• Range: $35,000 - $40,000

• FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

• Non-Profit experience.

• Range: $70,000 - $80,000

• FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

Administrative Review Specialist:

This position will work as a member of the Quality Assurance/Corporate Compliance team assisting with the monitoring, adjustment and correction of claims and other claim related data.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in the human services field OR

• Associate degree

• Experience Working with electronic claims data and billing required.

• Range: $40,000 - $44,000

• FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE VISIT https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

PRATCHER & ASSOCIATES

NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS

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50 Sycamore (cor. Elm) (716) 856-1066 or 894-1483

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VETERANS ONE STOP CENTER

The Veterans One-Stop Center presents Cohesion Studio focused on veterans fitness.

Monday- Friday 7a.m.-7p.m.

Saturday 8a.m.-noon, 100 Gelston Street, Buffalo. Features open gym and variety of fitness classes, open to veterans plus one for free. For more information call 716-898-0110 ext 101. www. vocwny.org

BLACK HISTORY

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in Brazil to import as many as 120 slaves for each sugar mill they own.

•1595: Spanish Crown awards the first Asiento, or monopoly contract, to supply the colonists with slaves.

•1609: Runaway slaves in Mexico, led by Yanga, sign a truce with the Spaniards and obtain their freedom and a town of their own.

•1612: Major slave conspiracy is discovered in Mexico City; 35 conspirators are executed.

•1617: The town of San Lorenzo de los Negros receives its charter in Mexico, becoming the first officially recognized free settlement for blacks in Americas.

•1619: About 20 Africans disembark from a Dutch ship at Jamestown, Virginia.

Submitted by Bilala Ka Ra

FRIDAY MARCH 8

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Community Forum 3-5:45 p.m. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue regarding the McCarley Gardens’ Please RSVP by emailing to wecgod.office@gmail.com. Buffalo

SATURDAY MARCH 9

The Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora (BGSAD) Workshop Calvary Baptist Church 1184 Genesee St. 11a.m. – 1p.m. Open to the public. To pre-register: Email: bgsad96@gmail.com or facebook.com/groups/bgsad.

MONDAY MARCH 11

Career Fair 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at C District Police Station, 693 E. Ferry @ Black Lives Matter Way (Fillmore Ave.). Dress professionally! For more info (716)851-4412.

Hustle for Health Line Dancing W/ Jazzy T 12pm Delavan Grider Center 877 E Delavan Ave, FREE 55+ RSVP at www.HustleforHealth.com

TUESDAY MARCH 12

The Ostomy Support Group First Session on Leaky Gut, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall at Elim Christian Fellowship Church located in Central Park Plaza. Also, are long

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13

MINORITY BAR FOUNDATION 40th Annual Dinner & Awards, the Bufalo Club, 388 Delaware, Keynote Speaker Mayor Byron Brown, 5:30-9p.m.

C District Job Fair 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Bring copies of resume. Professional attire. For more info (716)560-4265 or email jean.west@labor.ny.gov

Hustle for Health W/ Phyllis Caver 11am at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. FREE 55+ RSVP at www.HustleForHealth.com

THURSDAY MARCH 14

The Ubuntu Circle Grief Support Group: Understanding Grief Through Film, CAO Masten Resource Center ,1423 Black Lives Matter Way (Fillmore Avenue) from , 5- 6:30p.m. Film: "Aftershock.” For more info call 716-332-3773.

APRIL

April 24-25: P.E.A.C.E., Inc. (Parents Encouraging Accountability & Closure for Everyone) will host a Two Day Conference, “The Cost of Gun Violence,", Buffalo State University. For more information Contact Teresa at 716429-6404 or email Peacebuffalo6@gmail.com

MAY

May 4: Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. 50th Anniversary Gala Luncheon, Acqua Restaurant, 2192 Niagara Street. Keynote Speaker Douglass Ruffin Jr., founder of the Buffalo History Channel. $50. For tickets call (716)256-5614 or email AAHNF74@ gmail.com

JUNE

June 29 & 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Buffalo United Front Inc. FAMILY FISHING 2024, Freedom Park (Foot of FerryUnderground Railroad), largest kids & family fishing day in NYS, food, fun, games, and more! A FREE EVENT

AUGUST

August 17 &18, 36th Annual TAKING IT TO THE STREETS MLK Park. 11 a.m.-until Contact (716)8914760 or (716)507-1931

NOVEMBER

November 2, BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE ANNUAL GALA, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St. Theme: “Going Further Together

EMPLOYMENT

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Supported Housing Case Manager

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Why join Caz Recovery?

• Your work will make a difference

• Conditional $250 sign-on bonus

• Generous PTO & sick time

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Celebrate, Elevate, Educate! The Paramount Chapter #57 Order of Eastern Stars held their Black History Awards Breakfast with the theme; Celebrate, Educate, Elevate. Worthy Matron is Norma J. Tarver, Worthy Patron A. Mel Powell. Pictured

top left first photo: Honorable Betty Jean Grant receives the Community Award. The Honorable Grant is member of Paramount Chapter #57 Order of Eastern Stars. Second photo, Honorable Crystal Peoples Stokes, awarded lifetime membership for 43 years of service to Paramount Chapter #57 Order of Eastern Stars . Crystal Peoples Stokes served as Worthy Matron in 1990. Pictured bottom row from left, Dr. Ellen Bishop Grant Guest Speaker was awarded a Plaque of Appreciation. Photo right, Dr. Grany spoke on Inclusion and diversity. Rosie Buriss Thomas, was recognized as the oldest active member of Paramount Chapter # 57 Order of Eastern Stars. Sister Thomas is the mother of Rev. James Giles community. activist. -Street Legacy Photos/