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ANOTHER TRAGIC

Community Mourns Death of Innocent 14-Year-Old Killed by Gunfire

Buffalo Black Caucus Returns with an Outstanding Line Up of Guest Speakers

ROCHESTER

Mayor Evans Announces Historic Decrease in City Property Tax Rate

"Unity" Sculpture

by Mother and Son Valeria and Hiram Cray

Inspiring Piece To Grace Tops Honor Space. Dedication and Unveiling Takes Place on 2nd Anniversary of The 5/14 Massacre Page 3

Blacks Are No Longer The Economically Dominant Minority On The Eastside

Mayor Evans Announces Historic Decrease in City Property Tax Rate

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As the City of Rochester prepares to unveil its fiscal year 2024-25 budget later this week, Mayor Malik D. Evans and a majority of City Council members today announced a citywide residential property tax rate decrease of 37.7%, from $17.84 to $11.11 per thousand, reflecting a $4.06 city property tax rate and $7.05 city school tax rate.

Mayor Evans is proposing to keep the tax levy flat for the third straight year, and with the increase in assessed values across the city, the drop in tax rate per thousand dollars of assessed value is the largest decrease in recent history.

“As we have promised from the start, the increase in property values across the city is a good thing for our residents, business owners and Rochester as a whole,” said Mayor Evans. “We are experiencing increased property values, an historic decrease in our property tax rate, and an increase in available tax credits from New York State.”

“Vice President Harris and Councilmembers Gruber, Monroe and Patterson all joined me in outlining our ‘Pact with the People’ of Rochester – calling for Safer Neighborhoods, Quality Housing and Equitable Access to Opportunity. This significant cut to the tax rate means that homeowners in our city will not face an inequitable burden from rising property values,” said City Council President Miguel Meléndez. “Equity in all we do is critical in managing Rochester’s City government, and a lower tax ra te for all is an important and equitable outcome. Mayor Evans and his team have worked hard to bring this tax rate cut to benefit the people of Rochester and I thank them for their work.”

The reduction in the tax rate is a direct result of Mayor Evans’ commitment to completing a comprehensive reassessment of all properties. The City of Rochester’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget proposal will be unveiled on Friday, May 10.

Sorority to Sponsor Meet the Candidates Event

Rochester residents will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with political candidates for offices serving the city during a special event at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at East High School, 1801 East Main Street.

Annual Celebration Honoring The Life and Legacy of Malcolm X

This year marks Rochester’ s 3rd annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Malcolm X / El Hajj El Malik Shabazz . This festival is brought to you by the Community Justice Initiative and hosted by the Friends of Malcolm May 17-19.

•The Malcolm X Art Xplosion event will take place on Friday, May 17th from 7-10p.m. organized by the Rochester Black Arts Council

• Malcolm X Family Day Saturday, May 18. From 12 noon to 4 p.m. (location to be announced) FREE Vending.

Vendors are needed for the Malcolm X Marketplace at LA MARKETA outside on North Clinton Avenue on May 19th,1-5p.m. This event is a collaboration with the City of Rochester and Councilman Miguel Melendez. Vendor spots are $55 for Food Vendor, $30 for adults and $15 for youth Vendors. Donations of food and money for this festival are also being accepted. For more information call (585)690-2206.

Mayor Malik D. Evans (center) makes announcement.

AREA BRIEFS

CEASE FIRE NOW! Local activists LOLA Buffalo called for a cease-fire during a rally outside City Hall last month but the Common Council voted not allow them to speak. However on Tuesday they were able to bring a resolution to the Council for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas. They pointed out what other upstate cities like Albany have done in passing cease fire resolutions, and suggested Buffalo follow suit. Although the Council did not take action this week, Council Member David A. Rivera said he would submit a resolution to the Council next week regarding the humanitarian crisis. (See Update Gaza page 11) STREET LEG-

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Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 9 Shelter Street recently welcomed their new pastor, Rev.Dr. Melany J. Silas. She is seated in the picture with her Delta Sorority sisters after her first sermon to the congregation. A well attended service and reception followed in the fellowship Hall. Congratulations Pastor Silas!

Common Council To Move Meeting Date to Honor & Remember Victims of 5/14

In honoring the memory of those lost in the May 14, 2022 racially motivated killing in the Tops massacre and acknowledging the resilience of the community, the Buffalo Common Council has chosen to reschedule its meeting to Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2PM. (The original date of the meeting is Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2PM).

Claudine Ewing Honored

Claudine Ewing, Channel 2News Anchor WGRZ-TV, received the Media Award from the Bar Association of Erie County during its annual Law Day Luncheon. The Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter has won numerous honors over the years and has been nominated and recognized for her outstanding work in Journalism.

“Unity” Sculpture by Mother and Son Valeria and Hiram Cray

Inspiring Piece to Grace Tops Honor Space. Dedication and Unveiling To Take Place On 2nd Anniversary of The 5/14 Massacre

When Tops Markets dedicates its 5/14 Honor Space at the corner of Jefferson and Landon next Tuesday to remember the victims of the racially motivated attack that occurred at its Jefferson Avenue location two years ago, the unveiling will be highlighted by an inspiring sculpture at it’s center entitled “Unity.”

Created by Buffalo-based artists Valeria Cray and her son, Hiram Lee Cray.

"The journey was “very sensitive, very delicate and very emotional," she told The Challenger, "because it had to mean something not only to the artist, but to the people who will view it… especially to the families and loved ones of the victims and survivors of the massacre.”

The Honor Space will be unveiled for the first time during a private dedication ceremony on May 14 after which it will be open to the public. A moment of silence at approximately 2:28 p.m. will honor the victims, followed by a tolling of the bells.

Without revealing exactly what the sculpture would look like Valeria assured, “It’s beautiful, it’s an amazing piece of work.”

She said it took them about a year to pull it together from finalizing the concept to making sure they had all the right people working with them on the project.

The sculpture, made of stainless steel, has as its major colors, purple and gold.

“Purple for royalty and gold for power,” she explained. The overall concept of unity she continued, is something she hopes the entire community will embrace.

“It will light up all day and all night and all the lights are pointed towards the heavens….” A poem by Buffalo’s first poet Laurate Jillian Hanesworth will also be on permanent display.

Both she and her son, a faculty member at SUNY Corning, are amazingly talented.

Hiram has more than twenty years of experience working in the community as an activist and artist. Valeria is well known for her work. The only African American female modern artist in the permanent collection of the Albright Knox Art Gallery, she also designed the doors for the the Merriweather Jr. Library, created the "Spirit of Life Tree" sculpture located on Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and designed the African American Heritage Corridor Archway on Michigan Ave. among others.

“Unity” she admitted, was the most challenging.

“It’s the hardest piece of sculpture I ever had to make,” she said. “Hiram did so much to make sure this became a reality. He worked hard from helping me design the piece to putting it together. Without him I couldn’t have done it. He’s amazing and I’m so proud so blessed to have him!”

The Honor Space also features 10 granite honor bollards (posts) to forever remember the 10 beautiful individuals whose lives were cut short: Ruth Whitfield, Roberta Drury, Aaron Salter Jr., Heyward Patterson, Pearl Young, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Katherine "Kat" Massey, Margus Morrison, and Andre Mackneil.

“I thank God for allowing Hiram and I to be a part of this effort. We thank Tops for funding the whole project; for Terry and Bryant the fabricators; Jerry the engineer and everyone who helped along the way. This was truly a united effort,” she concluded.

“We’ve been blessed and highly favored and we really thank the community for their support and patience.”

Built and designed in collaboration with local partners and community members, The Honor Space will serve as a place of honor, solace, and reflection as the community continues its healing process. -Staff Writer

(The Tops Honor Space and Sculpture unveiling is not connected in any way to the City's 5/14 Memorial Commission, which recently announced three finalists in their search for a Memorial designer.)

Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926) was the first African American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States. In 1879, Mahoney was the first African American to graduate from an American School of Nursing. Born to freed slaves, she worked as janitor, cook, washerwoman and nurse’s aide over the course of 15 years at the New England Hospital for Women and Children. At the age of 33, she entered the hospital’s nursing program and graduated 16 months later.

Eva Noles (1919-2015) was the first AfricanAmerican nurse trained in Buffalo .In 1936, Noles applied to the Buffalo City Hospital nursing program, which had never allowed Black students. She was accepted and ranked among the top in her class. Still, she faced discrimination from her teachers and peers and was forbidden from rooming with White students. After graduating in 1939, Noles worked at E.J. Meyer Memorial, Sisters of Charity, and Columbus Hospitals. In 1945, she became the first African American nurse hired at today’s Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, eventually becoming its Chief of Nursing Services and Training (1971).

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FAITH & FAMILY

Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church To Celebrate Reverend Jason C. Keith's 3rd Pastoral Anniversary

The Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church will celebrate Reverend Jason C. Keith's 3rd Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday May 19. The morning speaker (11 a.m.) will be Reverend Kenny Brown, Jr. of the Revelation Baptist Church. Our celebration will culminate with a banquette at The Grapevine Banquets, 333 Dick Rd., Depew, at 4:00 p.m. Ticket cost is $50. Children ten years and under $15. Please make checks payable to: Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church.

Last Chance to Sign Up for East Side Garden Walk!

East Side Garden Walk is inviting gardeners to participate in its free self-guided garden tours Saturday and Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to sign up is May 15. Register online at EastSideGardenWalk.com.

There is no charge to enter! Your garden does not need to be perfect; no one’s garden ever is. If you have a garden in the footprint of East Side Garden Walk, you’re welcome to participate.

There are no fancy garden criteria–no site visits, no judging, no entry fees, nothin’– all you have to do is be proud of your little spot of earth. It does not need to be giant. It does not need to be professionally landscaped. Gardens range from large to a few square feet – register your front and / or back and / or side; your upper porch; or your business storefront! Studies have shown that gardening is incredibly beneficial in

a variety of ways from helping those living with anxiety and depression to exposure to sunlight, which can lower blood pressure and increase vitamin D levels during the summer.

Seeded by Gardens Buffalo Niagara, East Side Garden Walk co-chairs Samantha White and Renata Toney invite you to join the blossoming movement. Registration is now open for free self-guided garden tours on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge to enter. Don't forget, registration ends Wednesday May 15!

Co-Chairs Renata Toney (l) and Samantha White.

Continuing to Turn “Trauma into Triumph” Buffalo Black Caucus Returns with an Outstanding Line-Up of Speakers

The 2024 Buffalo Black Caucus, initiated by the 5/14 Remembrance Alliance under the leadership of Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart will hold their 2nd Annual Buffalo Black Caucus on May 11at Canisius University Student Center at 80 Hughes from 9a.m. -3p.m. Buffalo Black Caucus serves as a platform for education, empowerment, and advocacy within the Black community.

Through a series of panel discussions, roundtable sessions, and keynote addresses, we will address the systemic issues that have perpetuated inequality and marginalization in our society. Topics such as economic disparities, access to quality education, healthcare equity, and criminal justice reform will be explored in depth, with the aim of fostering meaningful dialogue and driving tangible action.

In addition to thought-provoking discussions, the event will feature cultural performances celebrating the richness and diversity of Black heritage. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary lunch and participate in networking activities aimed at forging connections and fostering collaboration.

This years speakers include Edreys & Alexa Wajed founders of Eat Off Art, George Nicholas, CEO of African American Health Equity Task Force, Kelly Diane Founding Director of Project Mona’s House, Franchelle Parker Director of Open Buffalo, Drea d’Nur Founding Director Feed Buffalo, April Baskin, Erie County Legislator, Porsha Ari Parson Founder of Ari Parson PR, Howard Johnson Erie County Legislator, Eric Rawls Owner I’m Liv’n B, Kristen Elmore Garcia, Partner and Attorney John V. Elmore P.C., Jamil Crews Founder Crews Control Media, Marilyn Robinson, MMB Realty Group , Kyria Stephens, Chief Network Officer BNMC, Ebony White African American Health Equity Task Force, Dymone Bramwell LMHC and Program Director Best Self, Dr. Christine Farrow Erie County Jury Commission, Royce Woods VP Community Development and Commercial Real Estate, Dr. Monica Miles Co-Owner Mother Earth Literacies, Mark Talley Director Agents For Advocacy, Juweria Dahir, Director Innovation Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Deonna Jones Attorney Black Lawyers of Buffalo , Dr. Kate Haq Co-Owner Mother Earth Literacies. Registration is required and you can also see the entire days line up for speakers on their website www.buffaloblackcaucus.com you can also find Buffalo Black Caucus on social media .

NO MENTHOL SUNDAY!

Community leaders, health experts, civil rights leaders and advocates last Sunday announced the launch of the No Menthol Buffalo campaign, mini-grants and the upcoming No Menthol Sunday celebrations at local churches on Sunday, May 19. On the heels of last week’s Biden Administration announcement to delay FDA action once again on ending the sale of menthol cigarettes, the press conference focused on the urgent need for local action and leadership to save lives.

"Smoking-related illness surpasses all other causes of death in the Black community, that includes AIDS, homicide, diabetes and accidents,” said Pastor George Nicholas. Much of this illness is directly tied to menthol-flavored tobacco, which is heavily targeted to youth of color and LGBTQ communities. As faith leaders and elected officials, we have a moral responsibility to do what's right. It's time to remove menthol tobacco from the shelves in the City of Buffalo."

Plant Sale

Groundwork Market Garden and Fareshare WNY are holding their 4th annual plant sale Saturday May 11 from 10a.m.-2p.m. at 1698 Genesee Street.

Free entry, free food, music, two free plants per household and more!

Participating partners include Unapologetic Coffee, Plant Soul Vegan, Buffalo Freedom Gardens, Second Chapter Bookstore, Buffalo Public Library ,Farmer Pirate Compost and Grow With Tend.

Also information tables include Care Management Coalition, Beyond WNY, Farmer Pirates Compost Crew and Colored Girls Bike Too.

Don't Miss It!

Adult Swim Program

Resource Council of WNY

offeres (1hr) Classes on Friday nights 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Learn to swim and more with coach Syble. Register today by calling 716 783- 8259.

Community Meeting To Address Possible Toxic Soil on Properties Surrounding The Former GM Plant on East Delavan

By Gregory Glover

Since the Spring/Summer of 2023, Open Buffalo has been soil sampling on residential properties surrounding 1001 East Delavan due to toxins leaking from the site when it was owned by General Motors from 1923- 2007.

Open Buffalo believes soil sampling to be necessary because it's the residents' right to have access to healthy, clean land, not only as citizens, but also as neighborhood taxpayers. We want to make sure the land we live on is safe.

There will be a Community Meeting at the DelavanGrider Community Center on Friday, May 17 from 6 -8:30 p.m. with the emphasis on providing soil sample results to 20 residents who have participated on our program with assistance from lawyers and soil sampling scientists to interpret samples. We will also be joined by news media, politicians, and community organizations.

Our goal not only for this meeting, but for the ones after, are to: ensure safety and security so residents can raise families, invest in the community, gain employment, and provide legal protections to make SURE nothing leaks off site into our water or soil.

(Gregory Glover is the Climate Justice Fellow for Open Buffalo, a Racial, Economic, and Ecological, Justice organization located at 1327 Jefferson Avenue on Buffalo's East Side. )

Celestine Chaney

Roberta Drury

Andre Mackniel

Katherine Massey

Margus Morrison

Heyward Patterson

Aaron Salter, Jr.

Geraldine Talley

Pearl Young

Ruth Whitfield

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Ujima's WEDDING BAN Opens May 9th

60th Birthday Celebration For Charles Costner Pays Tribute

to the Whispers

Charles Costner’s roots are seasoned with vitality from his African American and Puerto Rican heritage.

Whether playing percussions in his hometown of Buffalo or travelling throughout the United States, or when he visited Senegal, West Africa, for him performing is nonnegotiable. He became a traveling entertainer who also developed other skills within the music industry. He learned how to promote events and produced music with other collaborators. An active presence within the World of Music' for over 47+ years, Costner is known for orchestrating the collaboration of gifted and talented artists.

A true 'Visionary, he founded PIPS ENTERTAINMENT, which has a history of producing well attended and well received events.

On Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m. PIPS will present "Black & White" a celebration in honor of the visionary entertainer’s 60TH Birthday. The event, which will pay tribute to The Whispers, will feature Mark & Martin - Twin Force at the Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St.

It’s a celebration you don’t want to miss it! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 (non-refundable) and are available by calling 716-235-4781 or 716-335-3126. Cashapp$Charlespipcostner.

Pre-Mother’s Day Musical Extravaganza

Don't miss Dane R. Smith's pre Mother's Day Extravaganza featuring Allen Carrier, Dee Paris, Charisse Freeman, Rodger Sapp and Bobby Bonner &The Untouchables May 11 at The McCoy Convention Center, 653 Clinton Street 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the show and includes dinner. For Tickets God Father Promotions (716 )602-8150 or Ms. Goodies (716)936-3690.

Sneakvibing's 'Ladies First' at Torn Space

Saturday May 11, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Ladies First at Torn Space Theater 612 Fillmore Avenue Tickets $25 general and $10 for students tickets at tornspacetheater.com You don't want to miss this original Sneakvibing event! See you there! Be sure to follow @sneakvibing on social media.

Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective Betty Carter Birthday Tribute/Celestial Jazz Wellness Series, Saturday, May 18 at 5 -9 p.m. featuring Betty Carter Documentary; Curtis Lundy & Umoja; Christie Dashiell Ensemble; www.PMLJAZZ.COM, Elim Chistian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave.

"Mom's Gone" on stage at the Paul Robeson Theatre May 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors and $15 for children 12 and under. Senior and children's tickets available at door only. Visit aaccbuffalo. org or call (716) 884-2013

Directed by Sara NoratPhillips, Wedding Band is set in the deep south at the end of World War I, and traces a devoted couple’s difficult confrontations. It will run for two weekends at Ujima's Lorna C. Hill Theatre 429 Plymouth Street, opening May 9th and closing on Sunday May 19th with a special Saturday matinee performance this Saturday May 11th! Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., the Saturday matinee will be at 2:00 p.m. and the two Sunday matinees begin at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission, $25 for seniors, and $15 for students and veterans. Group rates are also available. Contact boxoffice@ujimacoinc.org for details.

CROWNS at Musicalfare Theatre on the campus of Daemen University 4380 Main Street. on stage now through May 19th, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 7p.m., Fridays at 7:30p.m., Saturdays at 3:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 2p.m. Reservations call 716-839-8540 or musicalfare.com

Charles Costner

Dane R. Smith

5/14 Remembrance Events

Jefferson Strong - Our Side Of The Story

This May 14, St. Brian Clothiers and the Poetic Justice Society presents the 2nd annual Jefferson StrongOur Side Of The Story at the Frank Merriweather Library from 12 noon until 7 p.m.

The event will feature a panel discussion with two authors of books regarding the 5/14 massacre and the healing process that we are all enduring. In addition, there will be a community book writing program that will publish a book featuring the entries produced on 5/14.

The first of two authors are Dr. Silvia M. Lloyd of The Buffalo 10 Massacre and her new book The Remembrance - a selection of poems. The other presenter is author, Mark Talley, the son of Geraldine Talley, who was killed in the racist Tops mass shooting on Jefferson Avenue, who wrote 5/14 The Day the Devil Came to Buffalo.

The schedule for the day Includes:

•The Community Book Complication Project will provide community members a safe

place to be included in a collection that will eventually be turned into a book that will hopefully raise funds to support organizations that would like to conduct 5/14 memorial events. Entries can be stories, poems, prayers or visual arts that express their side of the 5/14 story.

•Between 2 - 3 p.m., there will be a coordinated visit to the shooting site for prayer, reflection and inspiration.

•The author meet and greet will take place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and will include an open mic for some of the residents who have completed submissions for the book project. For more information contact St. Brian Clothiers founder, Dewitt Lee III at 716-7872543.

" Pain And Peace"

Documentary Features Testimony From the Community on May 14 Tops Tragedy

World Without Hate, in partnership with Garnell Whitfield Jr., son of Ruth Whitfield, the oldest victim in the Tops supermarket shooting, will host the screening of the feature-length documentary, Pain and Peace, on the second anniversary of the Tops Supermarket tragedy. The screening will take place Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Park Theatre, 1428 Hertel. Doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP: Via Eventbrite The screening is free, reservations required. Produced by Rais Bhuiyan and directed by Mark Feijó, Pain and Peace is not just a film, it's an emotional journey delving deep into the human experience, shedding light on stories of pain, survival, and the incredible power of healing and forgiveness.

Second Annual Bookstore Pop-Up

The 2nd annual Bookstore Pop-Up with Poet Jillian Hanesworth will take place on Jefferson Ave. & Landon Street May 14 at 4:30p.m. Come experience their second annual free community bookstore pop-up in collaboration with Second Chapter Books honoring those we lost by educating and empowering our beloved community. There will be many amazing books by Black and Brown authors with stories featuring Black and Brown characters.

2-6pm, Friday May 17, 2024

DeLaine Waring AME Church

680 Swan Street, Bu alo, NY 14210

ANOTHER TRAGIC LOSS

Free and open to the public, to register visit eriebar.org/events/brownvboard/

Free parking is available in the lots next to the church

Educational Program | Free food from Sylver’s Place | Music by Vibrant Strings | Minority Business Vendors Fair

May 17, 2024 marks 70 years since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision from the US Supreme Court, which found that "separate but equal" racial segregation was unconstitutional, setting up the eventual integration of schools and other public spaces. For this anniversary, we reflect on the legacy of these cases and their impact in Bu alo and beyond, celebrating our pioneers and those who continue to work to make education accessible to all. Please join us!

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Community Mourns Death of 14 Year Old Jazzmine Fomby Killed by Gunfire

Less than a year ago, last July,13-year-old Miracle Hunt was shot and killed in a drive-by on Broadway and Mortimer just after 12:30 a.m. About an hour before, she had left a house party just blocks away when a gunman opened fire on a group of teens. She was not the intended target.

Today the Black community is mourning the loss of yet another child –14 year old Jazzmine Fomby - who, like Miracle, was killed in an act of senseless gun violence when someone opened fire on a crowd of young people on Alexander Place just after 11 p.m. last Saturday . Five other teenagers were injured, one critically

Police were initially called to the scene after reports of loud music and young people fighting. About 40 minutes after breaking up the fights they received another call about shots fired. Jazzmine was found mortally wounded at the scene.

-Community Reaction-

“ I find it horrifying how anyone could just wake up one day and decide to bring misfortune and grief upon a family on a whim,” said Jamere Graves, a 17 year old Buffalo Public School student.

"My heart aches for the teens and their parents that have been affected by this tragedy. It’s really horrible when the condition of the heart allows one to cause harm on another human being. I have confidence that our community will come together and build the necessary and adequate structure for our youth their parents and our community to process pain,” said Aitina Fareed Cooke, Buffalo's current Poet Laureate.

At press time police were still searching for the person(s) responsible for the shooting that killed the 14-year-old and wounded five others.

Crime Stoppers Western New York has announced it is offering a cash reward up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the shooting.

Research Findings show that among young Black children (aged 0-17) are over 13.6 times more likely to die by firearm homicide than their non-Hispanic White peers. However, this disparity is largest among young, Black people (aged 18-24), who are 19 times more likely to die by firearm homicide than White people (aged 18-24). findings from Brady United- The Disproportionate Impact of Gun Violence on Black Americans.

Honoring the Unsung Heroes: Mothers of African American Veterans

As Mother's Day approaches, it's a time not only to celebrate the remarkable women who have nurtured and guided us but also to shine a light on those whose sacrifices often go unnoticed— the mothers of African American veterans. Behind every brave soldier who serves their country, there stands a resilient, steadfast mother whose unwavering support and strength form the bedrock of their child's journey.

These mothers have faced challenges unique to their experience. Historically, African American families have shouldered the heavy burden of systemic inequalities, racial discrimination, and economic hardships. Yet, despite these obstacles, they've instilled in their children a sense of duty, honor, and pride in serving their nation.

The stories of these mothers are as diverse as the soldiers they've raised. Some have endured the anguish of sending their sons and daughters into war zones, praying fervently for their safe return. Others have grappled with the complexities of military life, navigating deployments, frequent relocations, and the emotional toll of separation.

Yet, through it all, these mothers have remained pillars of strength, offering unwavering support and boundless love. They've juggled multiple roles—provider, counselor, cheerleader—often sacrificing their own dreams and aspirations to ensure their children have the opportunities they deserve.

But their contributions extend beyond their immediate families. These mothers have also been advocates for change, fighting tirelessly for equality and justice, not only within the military but also in broader society. They've marched for civil rights, spoken out against injustice, and worked to create a better world for future generations.

Today, as we honor our mothers, let us also take a moment to recognize the resilience, courage, and sacrifices of the mothers of African American veterans. Let us acknowledge the profound impact they've had on shaping the character and values of our armed forces and our nation as a whole.

In conjunction with this celebration, a traveling exhibit will be presented by the African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation and the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post No. 24. The exhibit will be hosted by the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue during regular business hours from May 1, 2024, to May 12, 2024, in the library foyer.

To all the mothers who have stood by their children through the challenges of military service, we say thank you. Thank you for your strength, your sacrifice, and your unwavering love. Your legacy will endure for generations to come, inspiring us to strive for a world where every mother and every child can thrive. We love and honor you. Happy Mother's Day!!!

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Debbera M. Ransom

Delaine Waring A.M.E. Church

Jazzmine Fomby

Why We Honor Brother Malcolm Buffalo Malcolm X Day Commemoration May 18

By Bro. Taharka Odinga

“Greetings friends and enemies.” El Hadj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) enticed, humored and intrigued his audiences with this introduction. Ossie Davis stated at Malcolm X’s home-going that “when we honor Malcolm X, we honor the best in ourselves.” Malcolm’s life example was of triumph and tragedy. His trajectory represented the pinnacle of dignity, love and sacrifice for his people as he journeyed from the bowels of the prison industrial complex to become an international representative of African people and our aspirations for freedom worldwide.

Of all the lessons his legacy leaves us his political analysis is paramount. He instructed us to read and analyze situations for ourselves, to organize, to advance a united position, and not let other people speak for us. He advised us to flip the US government and media’s analysis of situations: whomever they call terrorist we should call freedom fighters and whomever they call freedom fighters we should call terrorist. He reminded us that the Republican “wolves” and Democratic “foxes” were both “carnivorous.” Let us not forget the saga of the “field Negro vs. the house Negro.”

These tools will allow us to navigate the multitude of challenges that we face in 2024: Israeli’s killing of babies in Palestine, babies killing babies in our communities, police brutality, reparations, civil war in America, neo-colonialism in Africa, $7 Miracle Whip and everything else. The spirit of Malcolm X is with us as we strive to secure “our place under the sun.”

Ninety-nine years after his birth and fifty-nine years after his assassination we join Africans worldwide in honoring his legacy with a Malcolm X Day commemoration to be held on Saturday May 18, 12:00 – 5:00 at the Rafi Greene Community Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave. (Black Lives Matter Way) This commemoration will include drumming with Buffalo Community Drummers, the Gil Noble documentary and discussion of Malcolm’s legacy, jazz-poetry with Nubiessence Jazz, a dramatic rendition a Malcolm X speech by Malcolm Jetter, food and much more! This Malcolm X Day celebration presented by the Malcolm X/Marcus Garvey Day Organizing Committee is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information please contact (716) 400-8644.

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UPDATE GAZA

WORLD

The US has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over their potential use in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than a million civilians are sheltering. "We are especially focused on the end-use of the 2,000-pound bombs and the impact they could have in dense urban settings as we have seen in other parts of Gaza," a US official said. So where was this “concern” before the death of over 30,000 innocent Palestinian men and women and childen and counting.

Since Monday, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 27 people, including nine children, in Rafah, according to medical officials. Israeli leaders have warned that military operations in the southern city will continue until Hamas is eliminated from "the entire Gaza Strip," or until the first hostage returns.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed anew on Tuesday to launch an invasion into the southern Gaza Strip “with or without” a cease-fire deal.

•People are pouring into central Gaza by the thousands, mainly to Deir el-Balah city, after Israel’s seizure of the vital Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt.

•A full-scale invasion of Rafah by Israeli forces would be “a strategic mistake, a political calamity, and a humanitarian nightmare,” UN secretary-general warns.

Survey: Most US Democrats say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a new study by Data for Progress shows.

Blacks Are No Longer The Economically Dominant Minority On The Eastside

It is a shame how everyone stands up for their children and their community except the Black community! How do we let our children continue be under-educated, our houses sold away from us and our businesses be ignored and not supported until they are no longer sustainable and they are foreclosed or we are forced to sell them?

We can forget about claiming that we own the Eastside. We are not paying our rent or are selling our ancestral homes for pennies on the dollar to the new owners and managers of the Eastside. We are relying on free food, free clothing and free toys at Christmas to make sure our children's needs are met and yet we are buying inch long fingernails, 1/2 inch eyelashes and hair braids down to our knees!

We are selling chicken dinners and setting up GoFundMe accounts to bury our young, murdered men and our old parents or grandparents who are dying without having a lick of a savings account or life insurance. We are breaking into our neighbors' homes and stealing their possessions long before they hit the city limits as they travel outside Buffalo to well earned vacations.

We are buying our children I phones, celebrity endorsed shoes and the latest AI games and programs while they worry about how long they have, in their homes, before the family is kicked out for nonpayment of months of back rent.

Conservative politicians, many of them Democrats, knew what they were doing when they insisted that families that were on welfare could not have any unemployed adult males in the homes regardless of whether the man was the father of the children or not. That move broke up families and allowed no positive role models in the children's lives; especially our vulnerable male children who were growing up in an urban city where industrial jobs were taken away and relocated to the south. That was the first stone thrown in the dissolution of the nuclear family structure that Blacks have always had, back in Africa and even long before we were enslaved.

The persecution of groups such as the Black Panthers had more to do with the food pantries, neighborhoods safety patrols, male mentoring programs and other self determination initiatives they instituted than it had to do with them as a law enforcement issue. The Black Panthers were addressing the problem of no readily available jobs for our young men except being hired in local inner city businesses. Many of our young teens helped to augment the family's household budget by taking their earnings from those deli store jobs home to help their mothers put food on the table. That all changed when the Black owners of those delis sold to business people that did not live in nor spent their profits in our community.

The lack of community jobs that paid a decent wage led to the proliferation of young men selling drugs on street corners and at certain deli stores. A few of these shady business owners not only allowed drugs to be sold outside their stores but sometimes supplied the drugs to the dealers to be sold!

So, to those of you who think that Black people control anything on the Eastside, look around you. And it is going to get a whole lot worse. If you own your home, you had better keep it and pass it down to your children and grandchildren. The way things are getting for We Black folks, homeownership is fast being taken off the table. It is a sad legacy that Black folks leave after the struggles, deaths, assassinations and discrimination we have endured to be at this junction of our collective history.

Enslavement was an inhumane act and condition we somehow survived. The ensuing legacy of Jim Crowism and over 100 years of lynching and almost 200 years of police brutality, after slavery ended, and still being perpetrated even today, do not let this country and its continued racism against African American citizens off the hook. We Blacks on the Eastside of Buffalo must not accept less than first class treatment in our community and our city. We must think less about how White folks are going to get to Buffalo if the 33 Expressway is removed and more about how we make the NYSDOT and Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledge and address the illnesses and deaths of those residents who became sick while breathing the toxic air of the Expressway for 70 plus years!

We must not allow New York State and the NYSDOT put that tunnel in without documenting how damaging the Expressway has been to our health and lives and how a partially covered tunnel will only exacerbate the problem. The Expressway can be removed and Humboldt Parkway can be filled in and restored to its former glory for 1/2 the money it will take to put the tunnel in. The rest of the one billion dollars can be used in the streets surrounding the Humboldt Parkway neighborhoods to repair substandard housing, replace cracked sidewalks, rehab dilapidated buildings, repave roads and street and the address the health and wellness needs of those residents whose health and quality of life have been irreparably damaged by living near and breathing the carbon monoxide and other pollutants from cars and vehicles travelling the Kensington Expressway.

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LEGAL NOTICE case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: April 9, 2024

Supplemental Summons And Notice Of Object Of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Erie Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 810436/2023 Keybank, Na Plaintiff, Vs Angelina M Bald As Administrator And As Heir To The Estate Of Christine A. Tortorice, Anthony Tortorice As Heir To The Estate Of Christine A. Tortorice If Living, And If He/She 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 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, Alyssa Ann Orlando As Heir To The Estate Of Christine A. Tortorice, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The Irs John Doe (Those Unknown Tenants, Occupants, Persons Or Corporations Or Their Heirs, Distributees, Executors, Administrators, Trustees, Guardians, Assignees, Creditors Or Successors Claiming An Interest In The Mortgaged Premises.) Defendant(S). Mortgaged Premises: 323 Ideal Street Buffalo, Ny 14206 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 This Supplemental Summons, To Serve A Notice Of Appearance, On The Plaintiff(S) Attorney(S) Within Twenty Days After The Service Of This Supplemental Summons, Exclusive Of The Day Of Service (Or Within 30 Days After The Service Is Complete If This Supplemental Summons Is Not Personally Delivered To You Within The State Of New York). In Case Of Your Failure To Appear Or Answer, Judgment Will Be Taken Against You By Default For The Relief Demanded In The Complaint. The Attorney For Plaintiff Has An Office For Business In The County Of Erie. Trial To Be Held In The County Of Erie. The Basis Of The Venue Designated Above Is The Location Of The Mortgaged Premises. To Anthony Tortorice Defendant In This Action. The Foregoing Supplemental Summons Is Served Upon You By Publication, Pursuant To An Order Of Hon. Paula L. Feroleto Of The Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, Dated The Third Day Of April, 2024 And Filed With The Complaint In The Office Of The Clerk Of The County Of Erie, In The City Of Buffalo. The Object Of This Action Is To Foreclose A Mortgage Upon The Premises Described Below, Executed By Christine A. Tortorice (Who Died On December 13, 2021, A Resident Of The County Of Erie, State Of New York) Dated The November 16, 2020, To Secure The Sum Of $67,495.00 And Recorded At Book 13968, Page 6570 In The Office Of The Erie County Clerk, On The December 4, 2020. The Property In Question Is Described As Follows: 323 Ideal Street, Buffalo, Ny 14206

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

Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 80320 April 25, May 2, 9, 16

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstBRADLEY DALE STANFORD, SR. A/K/A BRADLEY D. STANFORD, SR., ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on March 21, 2024, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and BRADLEY DALE STANFORD, SR. A/K/A BRADLEY D. STANFORD, SR., 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, BUFFALO, NY 14202 on May 24, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 381 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215; and the following tax map identification, 90.71-5-57.

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 815531/2022. Domenic J. Migliaccio, 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. April 25, May 2, 9, 16

NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name of LLC: 846 Fillmore, LLC.

Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: 3/28/2024 . Office of the LLC: 846 Fillmore Ave. Bflo., NY 14212, Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 924 Fillmore Ave. Bflo., NY 14211. Purpose of LLC: Purpose; any lawful. April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 LLC

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF ERIE –CELINK, Plaintiff, -against- KEISHA S. JACKSON, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LONZENIA JACKSON; KAHLIL G. JACKSON, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LONZENIA JACKSON; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LONZENIA JACKSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants - Index No. 812590/2019 Plaintiff Designates Erie County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Erie County. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated April 2, 2024. NOTICEYOU 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 (CELINK) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Michael A. Siragusa, J.S.C. Dated: April 2, 2024 Filed: April 2, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 49 Mercer Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. Dated: January 16, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 4911120 F: (954) 343-6982 April 25, May 2, 9, 16

SUMMONS Index No. 800995/2024 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007- HE7, Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF VINCENETTE FALIERO, deceased, and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; THOMAS P. YOUNG, AS POSSIBLE EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF VINCENETTE FALIERO, DECEASED; RENEE KENYON as specific devisee; NICHOLAS A. FALIERO as specific devisee; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JORDAN WALKER; RACHEL WALKER; Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 40 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14220 TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiffs 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 hereof. Your failure to appear or 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, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 to 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 payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: December 14, 2024 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 133.49

Block: 3 Lot: 29 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. CATHERINE NUGENT PANEPINTO Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated APRIL 12, 2024 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerks Office. This

is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York Mortgaged Premises: 40 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14220 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 133.49

Block: 3 Lot: 29 of the CITY of BUFFALO, NY 14220 80470

May 2, 9, 16, 23

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING -againstPAUL CEHULIC, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUDOLPH CEHULIC, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on December 20, 2023, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and PAUL CEHULIC, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUDOLPH CEHULIC, 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, FIRST FLOOR, 92 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202 on May 30, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 89 CENTRAL BOULEVARD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225; and the following tax map identification, 102.31-1-5. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 815940/2020. Mary Anne Connell, 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. April 25, May 2, 9, 16

ERIE COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Lets Raise Our Babies Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/05/2024. Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Lets Raise Our Babies Coaching & Consulting, LLC: 233 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

COUNTY OF ERIE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Pup Soda LLC.Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/16/2024. Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to AAliyah Roach-Bontzolakes: 315 Spring St, Buffalo NY, 14204. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

ERIE - INDEX NO.: 810471/2023

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates ERIE COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 112.26, Block 5, Lot 12, BUFFALO, NY, County of ERIE CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF, -against- DAE'QUAN HARDY A/K/A DE QUAN HARDY A/K/A DEAQUAN HARDY, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally 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-atlaw, 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 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, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA (NACA), PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC DBA LOANPAL, YOLANDE FRANCIS, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, 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. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE 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 against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, April 29, 2024. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. RAYMOND W. WALTER, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated April 11, 2024 and filed with the ERIE County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 112.26, Block 5, Lot 12, BUFFALO, NY, County of ERIE as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 422 BENZINGER STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14206.

LLC's

Peer Outreach Specialist:

Promote Mental Health Peer Connection (MHPC) programs and services to the community and Behavioral Health providers through ongoing outreach. Develop community-based relationships with potential employers to promote MPC vocational program. Work closely with MHPC’s vocational staff to identify community employers.

• High school diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience with all disabilities OR Associate degree in a Human Services Field and six (6) years of experience with all disabilities OR

• Bachelor ’s degree and four (4) year of experience with all disabilities

• Two (2) years of work experience in providing vocational services to individuals with behavioral health disabilities.

• Range: $36,000 - $41,000

• Full description at https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

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Customized Employment Independent Living Specialist: Increase opportunities for individuals with developmental and/or other significant disabilities who are contemplating employment, are employed, or were employed at subminimum wage to assist them with the discovery and delivery of educational, vocational, and employment support programs and resources to obtain competitive integrated employment to help them achieve their desired levels of independence.

• High School Diploma or equivalent requires seven (7) years of full-time paid experience with persons with disabilities with at lease five (5) years providing paid vocational or prevocational experience with persons with disabilities OR

• Associate degree or higher requires three (3) years full time paid experience with persons with disabilities providing vocational or prevocational experiences.

• Range: $48,000 - $50,000

• Full description at https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

Customized Employment Specialist: Increase opportunities for individuals with developmental and/or other significant disabilities who are contemplating employment, are employed, or were employed at subminimum wage to assist them with the discovery and delivery of educational, vocational, and employment support programs and resources to obtain competitive integrated employment to help them achieve their desired levels of independence.

• Associate degree or higher in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation, Education, Business or closely related field and five (5) years of full-time, paid, direct service experience with persons with disabilities, with at least three (3) years providing paid vocational or prevocational experience to people with disabilities.

• Range: 55,000 - $58,450

• Full description at https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

Independent Living Employment Specialist: This position will coordinate independent living skills, education, employment evaluations, and training for persons with disabilities. To assist them in obtaining their desired level of independence.

• Bachelor ’s degree in a Human Service field or Bachelor of Social Work requires three (3) years of experience working with people with disabilities and three (3) years of paid experience working with consumers and organizations receiving ACCESS-VR programs and services.

• Range: $48,000 - $51,000

• Full description at https:// www.wnyil.org/Employment

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NFTA PROCUREMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/ BIDS: RFP 240024 – CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SURVEY FOR GBNRTC

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

NEWS RELEASE

ERIE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE ECDOH 716-858-7690

Dr. Gale Burstein, Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Health announced today, April 15, 2024 that a in person/virtual meeting of the Erie County Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30 P.M. on the 4th Floor of 110 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202.

Included on the agenda will be a review of the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes, Sanitary Code updates regarding tobacco vaping and retail permits, Commissioner’s update as well as Old/New Business.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Erie County Board of Health called for a public hearing to be held concerning an addition of a new Article to the Erie County Sanitary Code, Article XXIII.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Erie County Board of Health on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon in the Erie County 4th floor conference room at 110 Franklin Street in the City of Buffalo, New York to hear all persons interested in this matter.

The proposed revisions are available for public inspection in the offices of the Erie County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health located at 503 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214. And in the offices of all Town, Village and City Clerks in Erie County.

ROBERT FREE Chairman Erie County Board of Health

County of Erie, New York

The Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services for 2025. The RFP #2024-012VF can be found at http://www.erie.gov , or a copy can be obtained by contacting Judith Kolmetz at 716-858-7932, or via Judith. Kolmetz@erie.gov starting on May 24, 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. Proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on June 21, 2024. Submissions are done electronically.

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

Marie A. Cannon, Commissioner

of Social Services

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EAST SIDE BIKE CLUB KICK-OFF RIDE MAY 11 Meet in MLK Park at The MLK Head and every Saturday thereafter. Meet @ 9:30 a.m. Ride 10 a.m. JOIN US!

BETTY CARTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION hosted by Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society, May 18, Elim Baptist Church.

PROFESSIONAL BLACK REGISTERED NURSES, 2ND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS Dinner Sunday, MAY 19 at 4 p.m. Classic V Banquet & Conference, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tickets on Eventbrite Hosted by Iota Eta Eta. Inc of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.

MUHAMMAD SCHOOL OF MUSIC 25TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Weekend Friday May through Sunday, May 19

Three days - Three concerts All events at Babeville Performing Arts Center 341 Delaware. Tickets now on SALE. at www. henristar.com/msom25

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BUFFALO ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE JUNE 2 starts @ 11

a.m. @ Elmwood and Forest, proceeds along Elmwood to Allen Street. The Pride Festival will begin at 1 p.m. at Canalside. For more information visit buffalo-pride.org

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 6

WILMUTH AVENUE PUMPING STATION GRIT COLLECTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT CONTRACT NO. 65

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the above referenced contract will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (ECDEP) on May 22, 2024 until 10:00 AM, local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

The Project includes complete replacement of two existing side by side channel longitudinal grit removal bucket equipment systems with associated mechanical modifications where required and minor electrical work.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Wilmuth Pumping Station, 18 Well St at Wilmuth, Lackawanna, NY 14218.

Additional information and bid documents can be found at: www3.erie. gov/dsm

By Order of: Joseph Fiegl, P.E., BCEE Deputy Commissioner Dated: April 24, 2024 Published: May 9, 2024

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