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CAO Business School Online Series Underway
The CAO Business School online kicked off their virtual series of development classes via ZOOM. The workshops are held Mondays through December 7 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn what it takes to run a business, develop an understanding of business plan basics, and learn about the financial foundation needed to get started including hands-on training on utilizing market research to best prepare your business financials to apply for a business loan or grant. The Zoom ID is 376-7705626. Sign up today 716332-3773 email pjames@ caowny.org and find them online at caowny.org/business-development-program The following remaining dates and Subjects are available for the series this fall: October 12 Subject: Business Concepts and Entities
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•October 26 Subject: personal and Business Credit •November 9 Subject: Market Research •November 23 Subject Business financials •December 7 Subject: Business Grants and Loans
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in May 1963. At 12:40 a.m. on June 12, 1963, Evers was shot in the back Byron De La Beckin the driveway of his home in Jackson. He died less than a hour later at a nearby hospital. In February 1994, nearly 31 years after Evers’ death, Beckwith was finally convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He died in January 2001 at the age of 80.
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Legislature Chairwoman Baskin Announces New Program for Vacant & Abandoned Properties
Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April N.M. Baskin announced the roll out of the Erie County Legislature Vacant & Abandoned Properties (VAP) Community Resource Team on the steps of Old County Hall last Tuesday morning. This program was made possible by a $200,000 allocation Baskin secured in the 2020 Erie County budget to address properties that are not bank-owned but may need remediation or rehabilitation. After a 2019 meeting with the local Board of Block Clubs, Baskin approached the Western NY Law Center with an idea focused on community resource collaboration that would address the high number of vacant properties across Erie County. Unlike “zombie properties”, many of these houses in the City of Buffalo are privately owned without bank involvement. Often times, families inherit properties from deceased relatives or landlords may abandon them after damage caused by tenants. The continued decay and lack of upkeep causes many of these homes to fall into disrepair, while inviting crime and pests into residential neighborhoods. Tax delinquency is another common cause of owner abandonment, especially during times of economic distress like the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of the WNY Law Center, a dedicated team of legal professionals and a community liaison will now be able to service these homes, the residents, and the neighborhoods where they exist by addressing the legal and community issues that may prevent the owners from either occupying or selling. “This idea came directly from community leaders, and I am always proud when we are able to deliver for the people, especially when it comes to safe and fair housing issues. These services, offered free of charge, will transform blocks in the City of Buffalo and neighborhoods across Erie County in very positive ways,” Chair April Baskin stated. “I’m grateful my colleagues unanimously supported this idea in the 2020 budget, and I truly appreciate the work of Kate Lockhart and her entire team.”
“This program will bring much needed resources to address vacant and abandoned properties across Erie County,” added Ms. Lockhart, Vacant & Abandoned Properties Program Director at the WNY Law Center.. This program would not be possible without the leadership of Chair Baskin and the support of the entire Erie County Legislature,”
To contact the team with concerns or questions, please call Aisha Thornton, Community Liaison at (716) 855-0203, ext. 129 or email her at ecvapteam@wnylc.com.
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“Drive By” Celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Hardaway
The Pastoral Anniversary "Driveby" Celebration for Pastor Jimmie Hardaway Jr. and Rev. Karen M. Anderson Hardaway, will be held Sunday, October 11, at 3 p.m.. Cars will lineup in the parking lot of Harry F Abate Elementary School on 11th street no later than 2:45 for motorcade to the TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1366 South Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. All are invited.
Services Set For Pastor Janice O.L. Fisher
Pastor Janice O. L. Fisher (nee Earle) peacefully transitioned September 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. The family will receive friends Friday, October 9, 2020, 9:30 AM to 11 AM at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, where a Celebration of Life will immediately follow. Bishop Darius G. Pridgen officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 Virus, restrictions and protocol will apply, including the mandatory wearing of masks. The beloved Pastor Fisher, wife of retired Buffalo Public Schools Principal Pastor Elzie Fisher; dearest mother of Amir (Alanda) Waller and Tennille Waller (Joseph Washington Jr.); mother-in-love Sean (Darkenya) Waller, Larron (Mitzi) Waller, Helen Waller (Jason Edwards), Damion (Faith) Bolden-Waller, Lorrie Waller, Damon Dent, Faith (Willie) Ocasio, Hope Fisher, Emanuel Calvin Fisher and Sheryl Sanchez; daughter of the late Joseph T. and June Banks Earle; sister of Dean Earle of Los Angeles, CA, Joanne Potter and Elder Jennifer Strickland; also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
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“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
7 “ No More of This!”
Behind the morning headlines, family, friends and relatives were left grieving; three little children left motherless; a young life gone too soon; and a community asking itself once again, “why?” Rayshonna Johnson was just 23 years old when she became the single fatality in the latest street party violence to rock the city. It happened September 19 on Jefferson Avenue at Glenwood. Five people were shot. "Ray Ray” as she was affectionally known, was among them but the only one who did not live. Last Monday, Bishop Frederick A. Gelsey of One In Christ Church on Broadway, preached her funeral to a packed house of worship to mostly young adults. Taking the opportunity to address a captive audience, Bishop Gelsey’s theme was “No More of This!” from the book of Matthew. He explained that those were the very words Jesus spoke when he disarmed Peter after he cut off a man’s ear. “The Lord told me to tell you ‘no more of this…no more killing one another! ” He talked about the root of a murderous spirit from a biblical perspective, explaining that what goes into one’s mind and spirit, ultimately comes out. He gave expamples of the lyrics in some of today’s music, glorifying killing, drugs and murder. The drugs and alcohol, he said, are killer concoctions to create a murderdous mindset. He prayed and he taught and he put the dilemma we are facing in perspective. Using a parable about Judus, he made clear the role of betrayal. "We always think its rival gangs killing one another but sometimes its friends killing friends…somebody you know." His own son, Frederick Jr. 'NO MORE OF THIS!" Bishop Gelsey preaches at the Celebration of Life for 23-year-old Rayshonna Johnson. Photo Tracey Mullin
he said, was murdered by his friend in 2012. “When my son got murdered I was devastated….. but the only way to stop it is if the PEOPLE say something.” Bishop Gelsey also educates and helps families suffering the pain of murder thru his Homicide Education and Prevention Project, something that’s much needed. The Buffalo News October 2 front page cited a shooting surge in the city with 8 of 10 victims being Black. By the end of August, the article cited 217 people had either been injured or killed in a shooting in the city - 82% higher than last year. “No more of this”! Bishop repeated throughout the service, referring to “this murderous spirit” coming from the hood. “When are we going to stop?” Looking within, he acknowledged that the church should be doing more to address the issue. “The church is asleep…. and it’s time for the church to wake up. Everybody is marching for everything, who’s marching for Ray Ray…who’s going to say ‘no More of this?” Rallies and marches organized by groups are good, he acknowledged. “I’ve marched with Black Lives Matter,” he told the Challenger. “And I respect the movement, but I want to march to end Black homicides. When are we gonna march for one another ?" By the end of the funeral, he had called for a small march to take place the next day. A week later he was announcing a “ No More of This" march to end Black homicides. It will take place this Saturday, October 10 at 3 p.m. Marchers will meet at the corner of Best and Jefferson and march down Jefferson Avenue to East Utica. The community is urged to participate.
