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$6 Million Donation to Urban League is Largest Ever! Page 3

LEROI: LIVING IN COLOR First Black Artist to Solo Burchfield’s Main Gallery

Justice Jackson is Vocal in Her Defense of Affirmative Action Page 12

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Makes History Page 7

Rochester Mayor: Closing Of Thurston Rd. Walgreens “Bad for Our Community” Page 2

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Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester to Host Annual Fall Event

Mayor Evans Says Closure of Thurston Rd. Walgreens Bad for Our Community

ayor Malik Evans recently released the following statement in response to the closing of the Thurston Road Walgreens: "I am saddened yet remain undeterred since learning about Walgreens decision to close their store at 670 Thurston Rd. in Rochester. " I learned of this closing because many of my team members and family members use this pharmacy – not because we received any outreach from Walgreens leadership. And since that day two weeks ago, we have been working aggressively to keep the store open. “The Thurston Road Walgreens store is the only pharmacy located in the 19th Ward. By closing it, Walgreens is creating a pharmacy desert in a majority Black neighborhood. They propose moving those customers to a store on Chili Avenue – more than two miles away, unwalkable on a four-lane road, near two other existing pharmacies, and in a neighborhood that is 79% White. “This decision is bad for our community, bad for Walgreens customers, and completely contrary to the company’s expressed desire to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “I continue to communicate with senior leaders at Walgreens, and have asked that the store at 670 Thurston Rd. be retained. “I remain committed to working with Walgreens to find an acceptable solution. To not have a pharmacy in one of the most densely populated areas of the City is completely unacceptable."

Church to Host Free Breast X-Rays Unit on November 12

The Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester will host its Fall Event Saturday, November 12 featuring a virtual conference from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with the keynote address by Dorothy Roberts J.D. who will talk on "Reproductive Justice.” An additional conference topic will include “Women’s Health In Communities of Color” by Dr. Earlando Thomas. The virtual conference will be followed by in person cocktails and philanthropy at 6 p.m.

For more information call 585—308-1088; Fax: 585-473-7641 or write: 200 Canal View Blvld. Suite 202, Rochester, NY 14623 or go to bpnroc.org/events .

Rochester City Councilmember Michael A. Patterson (D – Northeast District), amidst record levels of gun violence in Rochester, called on the New York State Governor and Legislature to adopt a “Dangerous Standard” for gun crimes. Patterson sent a letter to Governor Hochul outlining his request. The letter was signed by the Councilmember and four of his colleagues from Council.

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Please Support Fundraising Efforts for Families of Victims of Horrific Kensington Expressway Crash! The community continues to pray for the families and mourn the four young teens who lost their lives in the horrific single car crash involving a Kia Sportage on the inbound Kensington Expressway last Monday. So far family and friends have set up a Go Fund Me Page to raise money to meet funeral expenses for Ahjanae Harper, who was 14 at the time of her death. She turned 15 on Nov. 1 and leaves behind a 5 month old baby girl, Tru. YouthBuild Buffalo has established a GoFund Me Page for the families of Marcus Webster 19 and Kevin Payne 16, also killed in the crash. They were students at YouthBuild. Swazine Swindle, 17 was the 4th fatality. Swazine Kevin, and Ahjanae all died at the scene. Marcus died at the hospital. There were two survivors, the 16 year old driver of the Kia and one other passenger, a 14-year-old girl who is recovering at ECMC. The driver has been charged and ordered to wear an ankle bracelet. He's scheduled to return to court on December 12. There are still a lot of unanswered questions. Police believe the vehicle was stolen as part of a social media challenge, where a video explains how to steal certain models of Kia. IN THE MEANTIME, PLEASE GIVE TO THESE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS! AND KEEP THE FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS.

Urban League’s Annual Gala Set The Buffalo Urban League is excited to continue a timehonored tradition by hosting its 2022 Annual Gala in-person on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Resilience; Celebrating the Power of Love and Humanity,” highlights our community's resolve and commitment, to restoration and rebuilding in the face of immense adversity. Tickets and sponsorships are available now. For tickets or more information go to WWW.BULNY.ORG. Thomas Beauford Jr. is President and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League.

12-Year-Old Boy Is Accused Of Robbing A Bank On Jefferson Avenue Last Friday shortly before noon, police reported that a 12-year-old boy walked into the M&T Bank's Jefferson Avenue branch near E. Utica and handed the teller a note. There was no weapon displayed. The message demanded cash and the youth left with a small amount. Officers later took him into custody on East Utica according to sources. He was charged with third-degree robbery - a felony- but his name was not released because of his age.

Urban League Receives A $6 Million Donation "This gift will make an immense difference in the lives of the people we serve. "

he Buffalo Urban League on Monday announced a gift of $6 million from Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott that will allow the organization to dramatically expand and enhance the reach of its empowerment programs. “This is a transformative time for the Buffalo Urban League,” said Thomas Beauford, Jr., President, and CEO. "This gift will make an immense difference in the lives of the people we serve. We’re Pictured at Monday's press conference announcing the $6 million donation honored and grateful that Ms. from left: Kendra Brim-Buffalo Urban League’s Board Vice Chair, Michael Scott and her team have rec- Osborne - Buffalo Urban League’s Board Member, Kenneth Africano (beognized the Buffalo Urban hind Mr. Osbourne) Buffalo Urban League’s Board Member, Thomas BeauJr. – President & CEO, Eunice Lewin- Buffalo Urban League’s Board League’s value and impact on ford Member, Jamil Crews- Buffalo Urban League’s Board Member, Chiwuike the community.” Owunwanne, Buffalo Urban League’s Board Member. Street Legacy Photo/ "The need has always out Darvin Adams. weighted the resources," continued Beauford, and the $6 million he said will be "very significant" in the agency’s ability to expand its capacity and its programming. The unsolicited one time gift is the largest single contribution in the local affiliate’s 96 year history. Prior to receiving the donation, the League, which is located in downtown Buffalo, was already making plans to relocate and build a larger facility in the community. The donation, said Mr. Beauford will be very helpful in bringing that to fruition. "Our community still continues to heal…still needs programming in numbers that we’ve not seen before," he said of the many challenges the community faces. “You can trust that this contribution will help this organization improve and continue its infrastructure into the future to make sure that we’re sustained and continue to deliver the services and programming we’ve been doing for almost the last century here.” The Buffalo Urban League is one of 25 Urban League affiliates around the nation that received similar donations from Ms. Scott, who in 2019 signed The Giving Pledge, a promise by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate most of their wealth to charitable causes. "By placing racial equity and social justice at the forefront of her philanthropic mission, Ms. Scott is shining a much-needed spotlight on the nation’s structural and institutional limitations and helping to build a stronger, more resilient society for everyone.” The Buffalo Urban League employs a five-point empowerment strategy to deliver critical programs and services in the community that is inherent in the organization’s mission. This includes: 1. Education and youth empowerment, 2. Economic empowerment, 3. Health and quality of life empowerment, 4. Civic engagement and leadership empowerment, and 5. Civil rights and racial justice empowerment. With this strategy, the Buffalo Urban League serves more than 60,000 individuals annually through comprehensive direct services. “ We’ve been fighting for this community for many years…” said Beauford. “This (donation) helps level the playing field substantially.”

New Team At Masten CAO

Recently, the Rafi Greene Masten Resource Center has returned to full capacity after losing Dahveed Mohammed, Patricia Elliott, and Pamela James. DaShaun Baldwin, Natalie Brooks, and Marshaun Quinniey make up the compassionate and committed new employees to help their Western New York community, as they work to build on the past accomplishments of the previous staff at the Center of the Community Action Organization. During this transition they have been aided by the continued steadfast leadership of Samuel Radford, and Aymanuel Radford. A main focus of this teams work will be business development, community development, and education advocacy in their efforts to cultivate their community and promote opportunities for low-income individuals, families, and communities. In the coming weeks the center will continue activities to commemorate the life of Rafi Green with a wide range of community activities. Last month, a meeting was held to help build Block Clubs. On Nov. 4th at 6p.m. the second workshop is set to help community members take an idea and make it a business. For more information contact Marshaun or Natalie at 716.332.3773 or visit Eventbrite at MLKJRBlockClubDrive-Fall22.eventbrite.com Let's Talk Business Workshop.

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Jimmy Lee Jackson: the First Martyr of the Voting Rights Movement

hen Jimmie Lee Jackson saw his frail 80-year-old grandfather rudely turned away from the registrar’s office in 1962 after attempting to register to vote in Marion, Alabama, the young man became angry. He knew he had to join the civil rights movement. On Feb. 18, 1965, he was among more than 200 people participating in a night march in Marion. Before they had walked a block, they were confronted by state troopers and the police chief, who ordered them to disperse. The marchers halted at the chief’s order, and suddenly all the streetlights on the square went out. A Black minister at the head of the march knelt to pray and was struck on the head by a trooper. Other troopers began swinging their clubs, and the marchers panicked, running for cover. Jackson and his mother huddled for safety in a café. When Jackson’s grandfather entered the café bloodied and beaten, the young man tried to take him to a hospital. But they were quickly shoved back by a crowd of clubswinging troopers and terrified marchers. The troopers began knocking out the café lights with their clubs and beating people. Jackson saw a trooper strike his mother, and he lunged for the man. He was clubbed across the face and slammed him into a cigarette machine. Another trooper pulled his pistol and shot Jackson in the stomach. It was two hours before Jackson arrived at the

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“Planting Seeds of Justice, Harvesting Peace” is Theme of WNY Peace Center Dinner

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he WNY Peace Center is honored to have shero Leah Penniman, educator, farmer , author and food justice activist, keynote at its 55th Annual Dinner on November 11 from 5-9p.m. at UB’s Hayes Hall-Main St. campus. The theme is “Planting seeds of Justice, Harvesting Peace.” Leah is the co-founder of the BIPOC farming initiative and Community, Soul Fire Farm, which has been a great leap forward for soil health, equitable land use, food sovereignty, and so many aspects of justice: racial, economic, environmental, and more. Her book(s), Farming While Black, will be on hand for purchase. Leah’s contributions are deeply appreciated here in Buffalo. WNY Peace Center Executive Director Deidra EmEl is a Black urban farmer herself. The WNY Peace Center is grateful that UB Food Systems Planning & Healthy Communities Lab is cosponsoring this significant event on such a timely and vital topic. Leah Penniman At the dinner, the WNY Peace Center will humbly offer the Phoenix Award to Families of Victims, and to Survivors of the 5/14 Massacre. Garnell Whitfield will receive the award on behalf of the victims' thirteen families and survivors (who’ll each get their own copy) as well as those who self-identify as survivors of the horrific attack. The Emerging Leader Award will go to Yanenowi Logan, a Seneca Deer Clan youth studying Environment and Sustainability at Cornell University. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Charley Bowman, activist extraordinaire, a former Director of the Peace Center ( 2011-13). This special evening will be catered by Sunshine Vegan Eats. This event is the WNY Peace Center’s main fundraiser. Your contribution will help continue the organization, originally Buffalo chapter of Rev. Dr. King’s Clergy & Laity Concerned. For more info, go to wnypeace.org.

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To help increase the number of people with access to low-dose CT scans for lung cancer, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center soon will be rolling out EDDY, or Early Detection Driven to You, a mobile screening van that will travel the state to bring lung cancer screening to neighborhoods where the test can be hard to find. EDDY is state-of-the-art lung cancer screening technology on wheels, funded by New York State, to help more people gain access to a quick, pain-free test that can help save lives. Detecting lung cancer early means a greater number of treatment options are available to a patient. More than 36% of people living in counties with the highest rate of lung cancer deaths have to drive at least an hour for this kind of test. With EDDY, Roswell Park hopes to make it easier for people across the state to have access to this important test. Early detection of lung cancer through the use of low-dose CT scans can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer by 20-25%, when compared to using chest x-rays to identify the disease. Lung cancer is responsible for more cancer-related deaths each year than breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer combined, but the awareness of early detection methods for lung cancer are not as well known, nor is it talked about as often in general as those other cancers. Next Week Conclusion: Women & Black People

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November 19, 2022 starting at 12 noon at the Pratt Willert Community Center: 422 Pratt Street. We are taking this opportunity to giveback to the community; to give those who have to face holidays without loved ones, a holiday family feeling. Contact 716-395-0769 for details on how you can help.

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IN MEMORIAM:

The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Passes at 73

n announcement that Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III had died on Friday morning, Oct. 28, resonated with sorrow across the social media and news networks. For more than a generation, the venerable Rev. Butts was the pastor at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, and was totally involved in the community’s social, political and economic welfare. He was 73 and had been battling cancer, according to close associates. During his remarkable tenure as the church’s leader, Rev. Butts was a tireless advocate for affordable housing through the Abyssinian Development Corporation, a non-profit organization he established in 1989. Under his guidance the corporation raised $2.8 million to purchase and renovate property to be used as a homeless shelter. Also, he oversaw the building of a large apartment complex for senior citizens and

apartments for moderate income households. Much of this was done with the Partnership of New York City program. Though he was born on July 19, 1949 in Bridgeport, Conn., Rev. Butts spent most of his lifetime in New York, beginning in early childhood and it is where he received his primary education, including graduation from Flushing High School in 1967. At the high school he was a promising athlete and scholar as a member of the track team and president of his senior class. In 2005, he was interviewed by “HistoryMakers,” and said that in 1972 he received his B.A. degree from Morehouse College. While a student there, he pledged to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and was active in civil rights. Butts returned to New York where he earned his Master of Divinity degree in church history in 1975 from Union

Theological Seminary and later his Doctor of Ministry in church and public policy from Drew University. He was still in graduate school when he was hired to work at Abyssinian Baptist Church, starting as an office assistant and worked Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III his way up to assistant pastor, eventually being named head pastor in 1989. Following in the enormous footprints of the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Rev. Samuel Proctor was a formidable task, but one Rev. Butts soon accomplished with sterling results. -By Herb Boyd

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People Inc. Folwell Senior Apartments LOCATION: 140 Hodge Street, Buffalo, NY 14209

ACCOMMODATIONS: Currently under construction, this 4-story apartment building are for households being 62 years and older, with 33 one-bedroom apartments and 4 two-bedroom apartments will be ready for occupancy in spring of 2023.

Epsilon Kappa Sorors with National Officers: From Left to Right: Soror(s): Patrice Battle, Patricia Wideman, Shaunelle Henderson, Tiana Richardson, Nicole Ferguson, Lillie Mae Baker, Tazzi Simmons, Jacintha Blount, Valerie Wilson Johnson, Lynnette Smith and Arlene TatumBottom Row: Regional Director, Mary Porter; National President, Lenor R. Reese; National Vice President, Diana A. Minor and Asst Regional Director, Phyllis Vessels.

GAMMA PHI DELTA SORORITY MAKES HISTORY

History was made in the City of Buffalo on Saturday, October 8 as the Eastern Region of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Incorporated celebrated the chartering of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter at the African American Cultural Center. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is a unique sorority founded in 1943, by Elizabeth Garner and Violet T. Lewis at Lewis Business College, in Detroit Michigan. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority is open by invitation to women in all professions, business-related positions and vocationally trained occupations, as well as college students. Among family and friends, national sorority officers in attendance included the National President, Lenor R. Reese; National Vice President, Diana A. Minor; Regional Director, Mary Porter; and Assistant Regional Director, Phyllis Vessels. The City of Buffalo Comptroller, Barbara Miller Williams, was also in attendance and extended her well wishes to the newly formed chapter. The 11 members of the Buffalo Chapter are Lillie Mae Baker, Patrice Battle, Jacintha Blount, Shaunelle Henderson, Valerie Wilson Johnson, Tiana Richardson, Tazzi Simmons, Lynnette Smith, Arlene Tatum, Patricia Wideman, and Dr. Nicole Ferguson, who became the first elected chapter president. The Epsilon Kappa chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority is ready to serve the City of Buffalo.

CI Bullock Scholarship Board to Host” College Prep 101” Rochester - Attention high school juniors and seniors! The CI Bullock Scholarship Board of Memorial AME Zion Church will hold a “College & Career Prep 101” Sunday, November 13, at the church 549 Clarissa Street, Rochester from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Applications for the Bullock scholarship will be available. Also on hand mentors and financial aid information.

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Kanye West "Apologizes" For Spreading Lies About George Floyd's Death “I know how it feels to have a knee on my neck now.” By Alexandra Jane

Friday night (Oct. 28) the paparazzi caught up with Kanye West who offered what the media is calling “an apology” for

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comments he made in reference to George Floyd. If you recall, West recently declared that Floyd died from fentanyl, and not due to homicide under the knee of Derek Chauvin. “When I see that video as a Black person, it hurts my feelings,” West said. “And I know that police do attack [sic] and that America is generally racist. And I understand that when we got to say Black Lives Matter, the idea of it made us feel good together as a people. Now, afterwards there was some things where the money went in order to push us to the Democratic vote.” The tainted rapper also went on to say that through Adidas actions and the media at large, he now understands the hurt he caused by spreading the misinformation about George Floyd’s death. “So when I questioned the death of George Floyd, it hurt my people,” he continued. “I want to apologize. Because God has showed me by what Adidas is doing, by what the media is doing, I know what it feels to have a knee on my neck right now." The comments in question were made during a recording of an episode of N.O.R.E’s “Drink Champs” podcast that has since been scrubbed from the platform. George Floyd’s family then sued Kanye West for $250 million seeking damages for defamation and harassment. “So thank you God for humbling me and letting me know how it really felt,” Ye continued his speech on Friday. “Because how could the richest Black men ever be humbled other than to be made to not be a billionaire in front of everyone off a comment.” According to Forbes, West’s net worth has dropped significantly from $1.9 billion to $400

million. Kanye West’s fans have started a GoFundMe campaign to make the embattled rapper a billionaire again. ON STAGE

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LEROI: LIVING IN COLOR

LeRoi Callwell Johnson Is The First Black Artist To Have A Solo Show In Burchfield's Main Gallery, A Meaningful Solo Exhibition That Inspires The Next Generation Of Artists LEROI: LIVING IN COLOR, is a befitting title for one of our community’s most exhibited international artists, LeRoi C. Johnson. His exhibition, set to open November 11 at the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State College, will mark the first time an African American artist has ever had a solo show in the Burchfield's Main Gallery in the history of its inception. Seventy-five pieces of Johnson’s bold, bright, colorful creations will be on display. And although he has been showcased and recognized in major art centers across the United States and around the world, as the saying goes, there’s no place like home. “The exhibit will be my first major show in a museum and in my hometown of Buffalo which is fitting and most meaningful to me,” Johnson said reflecting on the significance of the upcoming show. “Additionally, it will include the works of 40 Buffalo student artists who have produced multimedia, written, and sculptural responses to my work.” “It has been my honor to help them (students) expand their artistic experiences and realize that their talents can lead them to careers.” -The ShowcaseAlthough he has artwork in the permanent collection at the Burchfield, this artist's first time retrospective will showcase vibrant works created as early as the 1960’s to present. LeRoi’s intuitive compositions embrace cubism, surrealism, and abstraction to depict dreams and visions that are as multifaceted as his life, with roughly 90% of the pieces in the show that have never been seen in his hometown. He had special praise for Tiffany Gaines, Burchfield’s first Black curator who carefully selected and organized the LeRoi with one of his artworks "Colored People" exhibit; layered with breathtaking, vibrant, afro-whimsical, spiritual works that burst across the canvas in a dense punchy style the artist describes as Electric Primitive. “Tiffany is a brilliant young curator with a lot on her plate. I was hesitant at first to have somebody so young but when I met her she was so professional I felt comfortable with her immediately. With so many elements that go into a show she’s got a good eye for work and she’s very good at designing a show of this magnitude,” said LeRoi. His works are influenced by his own personal experiences, the Black community, and drawing on Afro-Brazilian culture and African ancestral roots. The latter was impacted by a close friend and famed Brazilian politician artist activist Abdias do Nascimento. In totality, LeRoi's’s art is a conversation for an expansive audience of art lovers, collectors art-curious and even those who may be not be interested in art at all. “ A lot of people aren’t into art but my show has a lot of worldly elements that I think people can appreciate,” he continued . "My work is a living experience and my interpretation of life experiences, dreams and connectivity, which I think a lot of people can interpret in different ways.” -Sharing His Shining MomentReflecting once again on the local student artists whose works will be part of his upcoming show, he emphasized that it was their involvement that makes this exhibition even more special and endearing . The dynamic collaboration with the 12-17 year old students actually enhance the exhibit’s central theme. “LEROI: LIVING IN COLOR brings together a dynamic selection of works throughout LeRoi’s prolific career that addresses important conversations around identity, social justice, and community,” curator Tiffany Gaines elaborates. “The communal spirit present in his work is enriched through our educational partnerships and the inclusion of diverse voices from the next generation in the conversation," she continued. “This project exemplifies the Burchfield Penney's role in our city: a celebration of art as a recognition of accomplishment combined with an educational approach that supports students and cultural partners making a difference in our community,” said acting director Scott Propeack. Students from the youth organizations of Buffalo Center for Art and Technology, Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art Center, Just Buffalo Literary Center, and the Buffalo Public Schools participated in concentrated workshops from the fall of 2021 through the summer of 2022 to engage with LeRoi’s artistic practice. The daily assistance of local artist educator Jay P. Hawkins, fulfilling LeRoi’s direction to guide the students while creating their multimedia works, brings a fresh perspective to what community and giving back means in the arts. “This entire project with the students could not have happened without the assistance of Jay Hawkins, I am grateful for his dedication,” said LeRoi. Born and raised on Buffalo’s East Side, Johnson’s artistic awareness is rooted in the very minimal formal training that he himself received as a Buffalo public High School student in a commercial art class while attending Buffalo’s Hutchinson Central Technical High School. LeRoi, an attorney by day, has spent a lifetime dedicated to uplifting the youth . “ I’ve worked with kids all my life, I’ve worked with Willie Hutch Jones program for 40 years. I’m always giving back. This group is amazing and extremely creative. It gives you faith in our young people from what I’ve seen with these scholars working together,” he said. The exhibition opens on November 11, 2022, on M&T Second Friday, the Center’s free monthly late-night event, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The evening will also feature live music and all-ages art-making. The exhibition will be on view through March 26, 2023, and will incorporate programming, including tours, lectures, and film screenings. Visit burchfieldpenney.org to stay up to date. -L.H.

Living in Color Opening November 11, 2022 5:30 – 8pm M&T Second Friday

LeRoi Johnson, Untitled (detail), 2010

Experience the vibrant compositions of international artist LeRoi Johnson in his first retrospective exhibition.

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he New York Cannabis Industry is ramping up and New York State Cannabis Connect wants to connect emerging and established cannabis businesses with potential employees who are passionate about the cannabis industry. The next Catch a Cont@ct Career Summit will take place in Buffalo at the Seneca One Tower on November 12 from 10a.m.-3p.m. The summit expects roughly three dozen vendors/businesses and an impressive lineup of speakers. Interested vendors and attendees can register at https://summit.nyscannabisconnect.com The full schedule will be provided on the website as well. The event is free to attendees, something Walters feels is important. With a mission of creating an equitable industry, NYSCC aims to keep this information and career opportunity accessible to all.

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Look What The Collier Community Center Book Club is Reading! The Dorothy Collier Center's FREE Book Club has started reading Three Mothers by Anna Malika Tubbs. We meet every Wednesday @ 12pm at 118 E. Utica.

FREE BOYS BASKETBALL CLINIC

Call (716) 882-0602 if you prefer to participate via Zoom. You can also purchase the book at Zawadi Books located @ 1382 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208.

A free boys basketball clinic for ages 6-10 is being offered on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. starting November 5th at Gloria Parks Community Center. For more info call Kevin Ferguson at (716) 832-1010 ext. 205.

Bookstore Hours: Wednesday, Fri. & Sat., 12-4 pm. to contact the store by phone call 716.903.6740.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

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

HALLOWEEN ON BAILEY! University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt, (the astronaut in white) in partnership with Dion's Dreamers (Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins) hosted a great "Halloween on Bailey" Event for trick-or-treaters young and old last Friday at the Edward Saunders Community Center. Also supporting the party was Wegmans, Highmark BCB's of WNY and Community Access Services/Evergreen Health. There was plenty of free food, and fun for the community!

NOVEMBER 12 | 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Our annual day of dinosaur and geology fun is back! Reserve tickets in advance to save time in line!

Sensory Night: DinoFEST Friday, November 11 | 5 - 8 P.M. A special night for guests with sensory sensitivities.

Sensory Night limited to fi firrst 200 tickets sold. Free for Museum Members

Tickets at sciencebuff.org

FREE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE Sign up today for the Boys High School Intramural Basketball League for boys 1417 at the Gloria Parks Community Center on Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m. You must be in high school to participate. Sign up in the Athletic office. There is no fee but you are required to fill out a Gloria Parks membership form. There are no premade teams. The league starts November 16. Please call Kevin at (716)832-1010 with any questions.

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Why the Stakes are High in This Year’s Elections!

e are a few days away from one of the biggest elections in our community and country. After the election of President Barack Obama in 2008, low turnout and apathy led to many candidates losing the 2010 midterm elections which ushered in and legitimized 12 years of grievance politics and radical hate. Black communities and all fair-minded Americans are still reeling from ramifications of those elections. There are many parallels between our current election season and 2010. In 2010 President Obama and democratic leaders were besieged by Tea Party candidates at a time when communities of color were just beginning to see glimmers of hope. The Tea Party candidates claimed they wanted to take back their country and stop Obama Care. They were successful at taking control of key federal and state offices, which in turn derailed much of President Obama’s agenda. In 2022, many democratic officials are fighting against candidates that deny the fact that President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the 2020 election. Many of these candidates want to eliminate women's reproductive rights, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, and laws that protect the environment and consumers. This is all happening at a time when there are more minority and women candidates running as firsts in major offices across the county. In Maryland there is Wes Moore for Governor, Kathy Hochul for Governor of New York, Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia, and Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles. The risk is too great if you don’t vote in 2022. Student loan debt forgiveness is at risk, increasing the number of Black federal and state judges is unlikely as many won’t get confirmed. Civil rights, fair housing, minority business programs, DEI, environmental justice, as well as funding for schools and health care will all be under attack. We have seen this movie before but this time we have the power to change its ending. Furthermore, this election is setting the groundwork for the remainder of the Biden-Harris administration and the future of local, state and federal priorities for the next 5 to 10 years. We must all vote in 2022. The future of our families, communities and the country are at stake! Antoine M. Thompson is a guest writer and a former NYS Senator. He is a partner in Creative PMO, LLC a speaker, author and real estate agent.

Local Representatives, Advocacy Groups Condemn Homophobic, Transphobic Ads Used In Campaign Local leaders in the LGBTQ+ community, including Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski, Representatives from the Stonewall Democrats of Western New York Ari Moore and Bryan Ball; and LGBTQ+ activists Camille Hopkins and Gregory Rabb, condemned the hateful and dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric of New York State Assembly candidate Sandy Magnano during a press conference recently in Niagara Square. “Members of the LGBTQ+ community that live and work in Western New York are a part of the fabric of what makes our region vibrant and diverse,” said Mitch Nowakowski, Fillmore District Council Member and only out gay man serving on the Buffalo Common Council. “We are not merely easy targets for cheap political sniping.”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I’ve heard the word diversity quite a few times, and I don’t have a clue what it means.” -Remarks by Uncle Clarence Thomas during Monday's Supreme Court arguments in reference to Affirmative Action.

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Justice Jackson is Vocal in Her Defense of Affirmative Action Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Monday clashed with a lawyer for a student group seeking to end affirmative action in college admissions, as the justice challenged whether the group has "standing" to sue. Standing is a legal term for the "harm" suffered by one person that allows the person to sue in court to have it remedied. "Why is it that race is doing anything different to your members' ability to compete in this environment," in comparison to a number of other factors involved in admissions, Jackson asked Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) lawyer, Patrick Strawbridge. "It's in the context of all of the other factors…the admissions office is looking at," Jackson added. "You haven't demonstrated or shown one situation in which all they look at is race. They're looking at the full person." The backdrop to Jackson’s questions Monday was driving toward a fundamental statement about what the programs are for: Race-conscious admissions are designed to help students get into college, not to exclude students as a result of their existence. Jackson was one of the most vocal justices during the early stages of Monday's argument, going back and forth with Strawbridge on several occasions. For roughly five hours, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases of Students for Fair Admissions, a coalition of unnamed Asian American students brought together by the conservative legal strategist Edward Blum, against the University of North Carolina and Harvard. (Sources Fox News, The Atlantic. &Internet)

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Will We Be Ready As A Community?

o u l d what happened on May 14Th at the Tops Market on Jefferson Ave., happen again? YES! That fateful day was well orchestrated, and very well planned. The shooter was well trained in the tactics and the weapon he used. Since the May 14Th shootings which took the lives of ten shoppers, injured three others and traumatized countless others, the topic still remains in everyday conversations! On that fateful day, there was only one licensed gun carrier who did engage the shooter but was quickly dispatched. Had there been more licensed weapon holders the outcome could have been a little different. On October 15, I attended a presentation by Joe Wooley U.S.M.C. Ret. of No Paces Safety Club. It is the fastest growing Black gun club in America. The presentation was very informative. Joe explained the differences between various carry permits. There was also a slide show presentation on safe and legal ways to handle weapons in situations of self-defense. In light of all the new ridiculous gun laws here in New York State, the illegal gun owners still run rampant. It is believed that a legal gun holder community is a safe community. It is the belief of many gun holders that if more people apply for carry permits, and train regularly with their weapons and practice safe handling practices, we may have safer communities. It’s not the question of IF it happens again. The question is when it happens and where? The next question is will the BLACK community be better prepared? There will be another event held by Joe Wooley in the near future. When information becomes available it will be presented in a timely manner.

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words “In leadership, life and all things it’s far wiser to judge people by their deeds than their speech - their track record rather than their talk.” -Renowned Author Rasheed Ogunlaru Last week Buffalo rank and file teachers voted overwhelmingly to deny the move to the 3-bell schedule, a measure that would have eliminated a bunch of inequitable issues that our students are facing. Community pay attention. Often when we level criticism of teachers or of the union, we are met with heavy pushback stating we don’t know what we’re talking about, that our teachers love our children etc. I can’t argue feelings and to be honest I won’t. What I will say though is when 84% of 2,100 teachers vote to not do something that directly benefits our children, and gives our students WHAT EVERY OTHER STUDENT AROUND THEM HAVE, then what are we supposed to think? Our students spend 55 minutes on the bus, they have no modified sports, no after school and no field trips. What’s interesting is that those same teachers who said no to our children, have children who enjoy these privileges because the majority don’t live in Buffalo which means they don’t go to our schools. My grandmother once told me when people SHOW you who they are believe them. So, community what do you believe is the reason our teachers said no?

Will Misinformation and Hate be Given a Bigger Platform on Elon Musk's Twitter? Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted a conspiracy theory Sunday about the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Musk, who has 112 million followers on the platform, posted a baseless article about the attack from a website that purports to be a news outlet. He later deleted the tweet, but not before racking up more than 28,000 retweets and 100,000 likes. Musk's post comes amid concerns about how the billionaire will run Twitter and if misinformation and hate will be given a bigger platform on the site. It also comes as concerns are being raised that Musk's takeover could impact the upcoming midterm elections if he makes good on his promise to restore the accounts of users who were previously banned from the platform - like former president Trump.

FULL MOON WATCH/ Election Day Eclipse

November’s Full Moon: All About Action and Change The Beaver Full Moon on November 8, will help you turn your dreams into reality. The Beaver Moon will also be plunged into a total lunar eclipse! This is also known as a Blood Moon. This Full Moon is all about action and change. Will you choose remaining stagnant in the cycles of your past or will you be consciously moving forward by enriching your spiritual blessings? Be flexible and not so rigid with your thoughts or actions. This full Moon is about leaving behind the noose of old habits, patterns and broken dreams. What has been cannot be changed and it is time to let it go, while we lean forward to embrace all that lies ahead. The lesson, energy and influences of this full Moon helps us to create a new legacy and to finally free ourselves from all obstacles, barriers and blocks that prevent our individual prophecy and birthright. It is also an emotional time-a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships. This Full Moon is a time for you to start building up your spiritual muscles to be strong throughout the rest of this year. What are you allowing to emotionally drain out of your spiritual reserves? Now is the time to build your dam like the beaver and stop the energy drain. The message that beaver brings us this full moon is to prepare you for the cold winter and do not be caught without spiritual fortification. Practice spiritual protection. Learn to work with God’s White Light to seal yourself in protection. Spiritual protection is needed daily and this is part of your spiritual work out. Plan a spiritual ritual to protect your home and loved ones. Light a white candle and say out loud the following prayer. “I now ask to be surrounded by God’s Divine White Light, with my Guides, Angels and Ascended Masters, I ask the Archangels and Angels to continue to protect my loved ones and me. Surround me fully and completely with Your Divine White Light.” It is a time to nurture yourself and do things that bring warmth and comfort to your soul. -Cherokee Billie

About The Lunar Eclipse: Here's when to go outside in the early morning hours of Election Day Nov. 8 to view the eclipse • 5:17- 6:42 a.m. (peak totality at 5:59 a.m.) It is the final total lunar eclipse of the year and the last until 2025!

Beyond Voter Suppression: Republicans In Louisiana Want to Change the Definition of a Black Person! Dear Editor: The Republicans, realizing that voter suppression, gerrymandering etc. didn't achieve their goal of eliminating and/ or making it more difficult for Black people to exercise their constitutional right to vote , now want to redefine who is Black. As reported by Black Enterprise " Republicans In Louisiana Want Supreme Court To Change The Definition of a Black Person." Just when I thought I had seen/heard it all ! PLEASE remember Nov. 8th and get out the vote !!!! -Joan Simmons

WHERE’S OUR FUNDING? Dear Editor:

With all the money pouring into this city there are many aspects of our beloved Eastside that continue to be overlooked by the powers that be. The question that must be asked of our elected officials is simply WHERE’S THE FUNDING FOR OUR COMMUNITY? Consider the following conditions: •Streets -Poorly paved streets, cracks, potholes and utilities excavations cause tires and suspension damage to vehicles. Also, trying to avoid these conditions by swerving while driving is dangerous. -Resurfacing and repairs are done only to serve and enrich contractors and politicians . Cost effective approaches such as properly timed sealing with hot mix asphalt and emulsions and linear joint compaction are industry standards which should be used. -Lane and crosswalk markings are missing in many areas. -Enhanced driver and pedestrian safety should be maintained. -Covering the 33 expressway will do nothing to restore neighborhoods. Adjacent housing has deteriorated, economic demographics have been permanently altered. •Sidewalks -Missing, cracked, broken, heaved sidewalks create hazards to mobility or sight impaired citizens. Residents who use pushed or pulled wheeled transport are forced into the streets endangering users. -Snow covered bus stops force riders to stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus. •Landscaping -Trees provide shade, beauty, and carbon control for neighborhoods. A recent study noted the disproportionate presence of trees on the eastside. The trees we do have must be pruned and trimmed yearly to maintain their health and aesthetics. •The cleaning of streets and empty lots should be performed routinely.

•Lighting -Streetlight outages require immediate attention to enable sufficient night time visibility and safety. •Business -Stores should be responsible for sidewalk snow removal and trash removal in the areas adjacent to their property . -Entrances should be cleared of loiterers and parked bikes, which cause annoyance and deadly conflict. -Health and pricing inspections should be thorough and frequent. •$40K grants are allotted to businesses for storefront renovation while homeowners have to jump through hoops I say YES to plans for Broadway-Fillmore, the Central Terminal and the Michigan Heritage Corridor. The Expressway and the Bills stadium? NO !

-Brent Rollins

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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SAVE ST. BRIAN CLOTHIERS t. Brian Clothiers, the free men's suit store, founded in Buffalo, NY in May 2022 has grown

by leaps and bounds in the last couple of months and is now in need for a larger space to continue serving the men in our community. One of the fundraising efforts was a recent Charity Golf Tournament, “Drive and OpportruniTees” at Delaware Park organized by the DiversiTee Golf Association, and marshaled by Buffalo Bills great All-Pro Wide Receiver, J.D. Hill who flew in for this inaugural tournament. Although the rain may have kept some golfers from coming out, the many that did, made the tournament a truly competitive and exciting event. What made this tournament so impactful was that the holes were themed; for example the 5th hole was dedicated to the Buffalo 5 and the 10th hole was renamed the Jefferson 10 Hole. The sponsors and supporters who helped make this happen were Zoom Copy and print, Colossians 3:!7 Marketing, Senator Tim Kennedy, Golden Cup Coffee, Terry Alford of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, The Sports Commission, Catch The Vision Ministry, Buffalo Sports Emporium, Myles Carter of All Eyes Property, The Exchange at Beverly Gray, Colvin Cleaners, Col. William J. Hoak III, USAFR, The Bridge program at Road Less Traveled Productions, New Era Cap, and Darwin Adams of Street Legacy Photography. Thank you to the volunteers and special celebrity guests such as Pastor Tim Newkirk and Dom Brown for stopping by and supporting the cause and all of the golfers who braved the elements to support St.Brian Clothiers and Diversitee Golf Association. Congratulations to the first ever Brother Ramone who demonstrated an impressive amount of grit and gift that is expected of a champion. Fundraising efforts to support St. Brian Clothiers continues! Contact Dewitt Lee at 716-913-9428. Street Legacy Photos by Darvin Adams

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EMPLOYMENT

Groundskeeper I

Primary duties landscaping, horticulture, snow removal, custodial/janitorial Visit https://buffalozoo.org/about/#careers for full job posting of responsibilities and benefits. Requirements: • Minimum Education - High School Diploma. • Minimum Experience - basic grounds maintenance: lawn mowing, weed trimming, janitorial tasks, snow removal. Horticultural knowledge a plus. • Use of mowers, edgers, trimmers, chainsaws and other equipment. Drive vehicles, snow plow trucks, skid loaders, and tractors. Physical Demands: • Able/willing to perform sustained work of a physical nature, may require heavy lifting. • Fitness for duty test required for successful candidate to be given further consideration. Non-exempt hourly CSEA full-time. Rate of pay $20.00 per hour. Candidates should send resume to: buffalozoojobs@buffalozoo.org by November 30, 2022. No phone calls. The Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HIRING Sheet Metal Installers & Pipefitters MJ Mechanical Services/ Comfort Systems USA is one of WNY’s largest mechanical contractors. We are currently seeking candidates to join our growing Operations Department. Will assist in the installation of duct work and piping systems and equipment for HVAC systems. A strong work ethic with a minimum of two years relevant experience is desired. We offer top industry pay along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, health insurance (medical, dental, RX) Life insurance, paid time off for holidays, vacations, and personal time, work boot allowance, long/short term disability insurance, eye care and safety glass program. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, with a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, send resume immediately to: pkwiatkowski@mjmechanical.com MJ Mechanical Services 95 Pirson Parkway Tonawanda, NY 14150 EOE

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MARKETING MANAGER

The Buffalo Zoo is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to develop and implement strategies to advance the Buffalo Zoo brand, and acquiring and engaging guests across owned marketing channels. The successful candidate will partner closely with communications, social/content, development/membership and guest experience to meet revenue targets and overall business goals. Visit https://buffalozoo.org/about/#careers for full job posting of responsibilities and benefits (exempt full-time). Candidates should send resume and cover letter to buffalozoojobs@buffalozoo.org by November 30, 2022. No phone calls. The Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist

Help connect aging or disabled individuals and their Families to support groups and streamline access to Public benefits and application assistance.Asso. degree and human services exp. req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

HCBS/CORE Peer Support Specialist

Assist individuals w/behavioral health issues, Eliminate functional deficits & barriers to improve Integration in their family, community or culture. HS diploma & 4 yrs exp required. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc, 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

Rapid Transition Housing Specialist

Educate, assist and provide outreach to Individuals seeking housing to transition To stable housing in the community. Asso Deg req & exp w/homeless persons preferred. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, INC 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

QA & Compliance Specialist

Perform duties within the dept to help Ensure the Agency compliance with Program & regulatory guidelines. HS diploma & 3 yrs exp in Human Service Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, INC 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

We’re hiring! Chief Financial Officer Director, Administrative Operations Director, Client Relations Director, Gift Planning Staff Accountant

LEARN MORE AT WWW.CFGB.ORG/ABOUT/CAREERS/ The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is a 501(C)(3) holding more than 900 different charitable funds, established by individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and businesses to benefit WNY.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES C. MCCLAIN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 22, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Closing Room of the Erie County Clerks Office, 1st Floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY on November 18, 2022 at 1:00PM, premises known as 175 Glenhaven Drive, Amherst, NY 14228. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 26.11, BLOCK: 3, LOT: 15. Approximate amount of judgment $221,902.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #801211/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the ERIE County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts. gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Referee will only accept certified funds or money order for deposit. Ann F. Arnold, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01089360-F00 73585 October 20, 27 November 3,10

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the project entitled ERIE COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS, PIN 5763.59, will be received by the Town Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office in the Clarence Town Hall, Clarence, New York on or before 10:00AM local time on the 1st day of December, 2022 at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers, Clarence Town Hall, One Town Place, Clarence, New York. The project primarily includes the construction of a 6’ wide asphalt trail. Associated work will generally include vegetative clearing and grubbing, removal and installation of closed drainage, fire hydrant relocations, ADA compliant curb ramp construction, grass establishment, and roadway signage and pavement marking work. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished herein. Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed enveloped that is clearly labeled ERIE COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS and be addressed to: Karen Hawes, Town Clerk, One Town Place, Clarence, New York 14031. Information and Bid Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www. avalonplanroom.com in Buffalo, NY in the Public Bid Section. Bid Documents may be downloaded from the designated website for a non-refundable fee of $45.00. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bid Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bid Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither the Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for information within Bid Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. If you do not have Internet access or have questions on the website, please contact Avalon Document Services at (716) 995-7777. Paper copies of the plans and specifications can be picked up at Avalon at 40 La Riviere Drive, Suite 150, Buffalo, NY 14202, upon a non-refundable payment made to Avalon. Payment can be made by credit card or by a check made payable to Avalon Document Services. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of the Clarence Town Clerk (at Clarence Town Hall, One Town Place, Clarence, New York) between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Bid Documents will not be available from the Town of Clarence. Electronic copies of bidding documents will be made available at the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, Inc, 2660 William Street, Cheektowaga, New York 14227 for the additional convenience of Bidders. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. Prospective Bidders are advised that the Town of Clarence encourages the participation of minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises in construction, supplier, equipment, and other related products and services. For all further requirements regarding bid submissions, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders included within the Bid Documents. Proposals shall be made and received upon the following conditions: Each proposal must be accompanied by the deposit of a certified check, payable to the order of the Town of Clarence, for a sum equal to five per centum (5%) of the total

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-RP3, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor-In-Interest to Wachovia Bank National Association, as Trustee, Plaintiff AGAINST Brenda E. Haynes a/k/a Brenda Haynes, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 13, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Closing Room of the Erie County Clerk's Office, 1st Floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY on November 30, 2022 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1070 Chestnut Ridge Road, Amherst, NY 14228. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 40.18, BLOCK: 3, LOT: 27.1. Approximate amount of judgment $164,457.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #808266/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the ERIE County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts. gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Etido Udousoro, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090671-F00 73637 October 27, November 3, 11, 17

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid

220055 – BUS TIRES Download documents at https://www.nfta.com/departments/procurement

amount of the bid, or a bid bond with sufficient sureties in a penal sum equal to five per centum (5%) of such total bid amount, conditioned that if the proposal is accepted, the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work, and that they will execute within fifteen (15) days from the date of the acceptance of the proposal, a suitable security bond in the amount of the contract, conditioned for the faithful and prompt performance and completion of the work specified in the contract. No bidder may withdraw their bid within (60) calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each bidder’s attention is called to the General Municipal Law, which requires a bidder’s Certificate of NonCollusion, copies of such certificates are part of the proposal form and unless complied with, the bid will not be accepted. Upon acceptance of their bid, if the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant to the requirements of the Board, or fails to give further security prescribed in this notice, with the time limited therein, then the check deposited as aforesaid and the moneys standing to the credit of same, shall be forfeited to the Town as liquidated damages, or the payment of the bond enforced for the benefit of the Town. The Town of Clarence reserves the right to waive informalities in or to reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CLARENCE, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK Date: October 26, 2022 Karen Hawes, Town Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE RFP COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP# 2202-043VF The County of Erie, New York (County) is currently seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Erie County with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) Collection and Management Services in Erie County. Proposals will be received at Room 1053 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 3:00 PM local time on November 21, 2022. A copy of the RFP and additional information can be found at: erie.gov/rfp

Bills Send Packers Home After 27 – 17 Drubbing

t was perfect weather Sunday night at High Mark Stadium and the Buffalo Bills did not disappoint a sellout crowd. The Bills continued to play very aggressively against a suspect Packer defense. Buffalo’s own Isaiah McDuffie made an excellent tackle on a kickoff during the game. McDuffie entered the game late in the second quarter after starting Packers Middle Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell left game with a knee injury. McDuffie had three solo tackles and one combined along with a couple of just misses of sacking Bills QB Josh Allen. Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur said of McDuffie’s plays “He always gives us 100% effort and is determined to make plays and be around the football; I thought he represented himself well tonight, I must look at game film in order to give a complete analysis of his overall play.” McDuffie also had a tackle on special teams as well. There is plenty of talent coming out of Western New York: Jody Fortson of Kansas City Chiefs and Isaiah McDuffie are just two examples of our intelligent young Black men representing themselves and our community very well. Back to the game: I think the Bills should run the ball more in order to get ready for bad weather games at High Mark Stadium when passing the football won’t be the best option. Bills receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis were very chipper with Packer’s cornerback Jaire Alexander throughout the entire game. Bills Edge Rusher Von Miller said “at the end of the day you just want to win the game; I was shocked that (Packers) ran the ball so much and I left some lanes open but they continued to run the football but I thought we played well up 17 points but must tighten Isaiah McDuffie up our run defense. “You just want to get wins.” The Buffalo Bills are off to their best start since 1993 going 6 -1 and the New York Jets are up next at The MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands. I see Bills defense playing much better against the run and forcing Jets QB Zach Wilson just like New England did to him last game. Bills QB Josh Allen should rebound from a turnover plagued game against the Packers to carving up the Jets secondary. The Jets are missing outstanding rookie running back Breece Hall (torn ACL out for the season) and now two starting offensive linemen. Prediction:This does not bode well for the Jets and the Bills will win 31 – 10. The Bills schedule looked difficult at the beginning of season but now due to injuries and poor play among NFC Central Division teams the Bills will be favored in most games for the rest of the season. Derrick Henry, running Back for Tennessee Titans, ran for his 6th career 200-yard game on Sunday against Houston. He joins Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson and Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer Adrian Petersen as the only players to reach that milestone. Bills mafia and over all football fans in Western New York must always remember just how great O.J. Simpson was on the football field. He still holds many rushing records in the NFL. O.J. remains the greatest Buffalo Bill to every wear the uniform and best running back to ever play in the NFL. Stop by my website Realdealsportsshow.com or follow me on FaceBook Real Deal Sports Twitter: @georgeradman YouTube: Real Deal Sports Show (subscribe via Youtube) Radio WLGZ HD2 The Beat 105.5 FM Saturday Mornings from 8am – 9am. WHTK 1280 FoxSports What’s Going on The Experience Sunday mornings 8am – 9am.

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My thinking is that Diggs needs to keep his cool a little better than he did against the Pack. Of course, no one wants Diggs to lessen his intensity, lose his competitive edge, or make him into some kind of innocuous ‘smiley face.’ But he does need to tamp down on the kind of emotion that could one day cost him and the Bills. Moreover, if Diggs wants to keep getting the lucrative commercial ads and endorsements that he gets now, he will also need to clean it up with the ‘nasty mouth.’

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hospital in Selma. He died eight days later. Forty-five years later, former trooper James Bonard Fowler pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of second-degree manslaughter. He was sentenced to six months in jail but was released early due to poor health. Fowler claimed he shot Jackson in self-defense. At one of two services for Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told a crowd of 2,000: “Jimmie Lee Jackson’s death says to us that we must work passionately and unrelentingly to make the American dream a reality. His death must prove that unmerited suffering does not go unredeemed.” Jackson’s death inspired the first Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march a few weeks later, on March 7, a day that became known as “Bloody Sunday” after troopers and local police attacked marchers with billy clubs and tear gas on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, turning them back. Later that year, after the completion of a third march, this time led by King, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, the crowning achievement of the movement.

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Bills Lose Second Half to the Pack But The Train Keeps Rolling

hile the Buffalo Bills continued their winning ways, the Green Bay Packers also showed the rest of the NFL that there is a formula for beating the Bills. Oddly, it seemed at first, Aaron Rodgers, one of the all-time quarterback greats and a sure first ballot Hall of Famer, basically abandoned the pass game in the second half and essentially put the game in the hands of their running backs. The result was a 10-3 second half victory for the Pack. Of course, we all know that the Bills lit up the Pack in the first half by racing out to a 24-7 lead. The second half, however, was a completely different story, as the Pack eschewed their once potent passing game and went instead to a punishing ground attack that had Green Bay lighting up the interior of the Bills defensive line. Unable to stop Buffalo’s punishing first half pass rush, the Packers’ brain trust decided that there might be another way to skin the cat. And that involved moving the ball effectively on the ground, avoid throws by Rodgers to his corps of junior varsity receivers. This approach also had the virtue of keeping Josh Allen and the Bills offense off the field. Not that the strategy worked against the Bills, but it did show the more talented teams in the NFL that there is a recipe for beating the Bills. And that is for opponents to focus early on establishing a robust run game, which uses the clock to shorten the game, but more importantly, keeps Allen and Buffalo’s high octane offense on the bench. Many teams will be content to just keep games close going into the fourth quarter, where it then becomes anybody’s game to win. The antidote is for the interior of the Bills D-Line to play a lot stouter in run defense. After all, it’s what they had been doing all year long in shutting down power running football teams. A word about Stefon Diggs, unquestionably the Bills best receiver, an acknowledged team leader, and one of the most intense athletes around. No one has ever questioned Diggs’ intensity, his competitive drive, or his will to win. Sometimes, however, Diggs needs to take a “chill pill.” Such was the case against the Packers and their Pro Bowl cornerback, Jaire Alexander. These two played ‘chippy’ all game long, in a side show that almost eclipsed the game, itself. Some of the trouble seemed to start in the tunnel even before the first whistle. It was there that Diggs could be seen, the lone Buffalo Bill, standing among the assembled Packers who were waiting to race from the tunnel onto field. There, Diggs could be seen yelling in Alexander’s face and generally giving him the business about something - we don’t know what. But, it was not a good look for Diggs, who sometimes appeared more focused on his feud with Alexander than anything else. Although Diggs played well and was once again Josh Allen’s main man, he oft times looked like an explosion waiting to happen. In the post-game interview, the media was most interested to know about the ‘chippiness ’that sometimes marred the game. For his part, a rather potty-mouthed Diggs explained the personal animosity that he’s had with Alexander, dating back to his days with the Minnesota Vikings, where he and Alexander faced each other regularly. Diggs, whose post-game interviews are usually quite intelligent and insightful, dropped an F-Bomb and an assortment of other fourletter words on the heads of the assembled media, which explained, but did not justify, the reasons for his chippy play.

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