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Exodus To Jazz Presents The Joe Locke Group
Barber Educational Program Held Chappell’s Barber Supply and Wahl Professional America’s Clipper Company was given the opportunity to sponsor a class instructed by Wahl Education and Artistic team’s (Garland “Gwhiz “Fox) at the Popular Demand Barber Shop in Rochester this past November. This educational program and class was essential in providing techniques and training to barbers in the area. Barbers were able to develop an understanding of how critical the needs are to continue learning new skills that will enable them to better serve their clientele. The class was instructed by Mr. Fox-the owner of Kutnup Barber Shop and Beauty Salon. Mr. Fox is the first and only barber to have Wahl Clippers created and named after him and he is currently working on a dual cosmetology and barbering Continued Page 7
Exodus To Jazz proudly presents The Joe Locke Group on April 20 at the Hochstein School of Music Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, New York. One of Rochester’s pre-eminent prodigal sons, Joe Locke returns leading a stellar quartet in an exclusive pre-release concert for his new Motéma Music CD “Lay Down My Heart”, the first in a series of Blues and Ballads albums. For Locke, this music represents as much a journey through his past as it is a glimpse into his musical future. Says Locke: "Working on this recording brought me back to my earliest days ofmusic-making in Rochester, NY at the F&S Lounge, Jenks n' Jones, and The Peoples' Club, where the music was part of the social fabric, and the audience and musicians were definitely involved in a two-way conversation. It taught me that jazz is, and should always be, People Music." In addition to Joe Locke, the grouop includes Ryan Cohan, Jaimeo Brown and Lorin Cohen. Rochester-based Culture Clash represents an added concert feature with their 7 to 7:50 p.m. “Welcome Performance.” Group leader and saxophonist Carl Atkins is currently Chair of the Department of Fine Arts and Director of the Music Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Advance tickets are $40, $30, $35 amd stidemts $10. AT the door, $42, $32, $27 and $12. For info visit Exodustojazz. com
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*EDUCATIONAL SERIES African World History Class Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Hosted by Kiah Nyame $5 donation requested per session.RSVP - Walk ins welcome! *EDUCATIONAL SERIES West African Drumming and Dance Classes with Fana Bongoura. Drumming: Saturdays, 10:30am-12:00pm at the Baobab. Dance: Sundays, from 2:00-3:30pm at DancEncounters, 215 Tremont St. Open to students of all levels. Tuition for either class: $15 per session drop in; $10 for students with ID. No pre-registration necessary. Instructor Fana Bangoura, a long-time member of Guinea’s most prestigious national performing groups, Les Ballets Africains and Les Percussions de Guinée, will teach drumming and share dances from the Susu, Malinke, Landouma, and Baga peoples. CONTACT: kerfala.bangoura@gmail.com (503-6793372; www.mounafanyi.org. RSVP & More Info: Dance CLASSES RESUME APRIL 7TH.
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Sen. Malcolm Smith, Five Others Arrested in Bribery Probe of NY Mayor’s Race
Six New York politicians were arrested for their alleged role in a bribery scandal in which a prominent Democrat paid top Republicans for permission to run on their ticket in the city’s upcoming mayoral race, prosecutors said. Democratic state Senator Malcolm Smith and five Republicans connected to the bribery scandal were arrested on Tuesday morning, an official at the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan said. Prosecutors described the scheme as an attempt to game the city’s first wide-open mayoral election in 12 years. New York Sen. Malcolm Smith will choose a new mayor in November, when Michael Bloomberg’s third term comes to an end. The charges include bribery, extortion, and wire and mail fraud. “A show-me-the-money culture seems to pervade every level of New York government,” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. “The complaint describes an unappetizing smorgasbord of graft and greed involving six officials who together built a corridor of corruption stretching from Queens and the Bronx to Rockland County and all the way up to Albany itself.” Authorities arrested five Republicans: City Councilman Daniel Halloran, Queens County Republican Party Vice Chairman Vincent Tabone, Bronx County Republican Party Chairman Joseph Savino, Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin and Spring Valley Deputy Mayor Joseph Desmaret. Prosecutors said Tabone and Savino received a total of $40,000 in bribes for promising to support Smith. Halloran was said to have gotten $20,500 for setting up a meeting with people Smith believed were supporters but were in fact a cooperating witness and an undercover FBI agent.In a January meeting, Smith, one of the highest-ranking Democrats in the state Senate, and the unnamed cooperating witness discussed the cost of the bribes, prosecutors said. “It’s worth it as long as they’re going to do it,” Smith said, according to court papers released on Tuesday. “He can’t tell you he’s going to do it and then doesn’t do it ... You know, don’t
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Author of a Slave Genealogy To speak at the Merriweather Library
The Lafayette High School International Festival Celebration is here again! On Thursday, April 18, from 5:00-7:00pm., Lafayette will share and enjoy a wonderful cultural event. All staff, students and community is invited, welcomed and may dress in their own cultural clothes.
The Buffalo Genealogy Society of the African Diaspora and the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library present Slave Genealogy of the Roulhac Family: French Masters and the Africans They Enslaved, Saturday April 13 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo.
WNY AREA BRIEFS Buffalo Native Manages Maryland Division for Wegmans Markets Buffalo native Ayana D. Douglas is currently the Store Manager –Maryland Division , for Wegmans Markets where she oversees the operation of a food retail store consisting of over 20 departments and over 450 employees. A graduate of Hutchinson-Central Technical High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology, she began her career as an Employee Rep in the Buffalo Division in 1996 and rose up through the ranks. She is a graduate of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2005 and a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She is the recipient of a number of awards and honors. Ayana and her husband Anthony have four children.
BAVPA and the University Heights Collaborative Visual Communications students at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts began filming a series of videos last year when Ms. Yvonne James-Brown, a retired BAVPA dance teacher and also a representative for the University Heights Collaborative, commissioned the Visual Communications department to produce a promotional video highlighting the University Heights including its businesses, attractions, and housing. The first video was produced and premiered at the University at Buffalo last spring. The department continued the partnership this year with the production of three additional videos featuring Parkside Candy, Minnesota Avenue Block Club, and Linear Park. These videos were also premiered at the University at Buffalo.
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The students, along with their teacher/mentor Jamshid Vafai, intend to continue working with the organization to produce short video vignettes that show the beauty, charm, and attraction of the University Heights Area.
Kensington Little League Baseball Registration for the 2013 Kensington Little League Baseball season is being held at the concession Stand at McCarthy Park Monday thru Friday from 6 to 7:30 p for ages 5 to17, boys and girls. Players cannot turn 17 prior to May 1 Travel team for ages 13-17. Practice starts April 13 and opening date is May 4. For more information call 491-1253.
“It Takes A Village”: Legends pictured l-r standing: General Bass’ son, Kevin, Ron Peoples, William House and Carl Johnson. Seated is John Johnson. PHOTO PRINCESS PHOTOGRAPHY
“It Takes A Village” Committee Honors Neighborhood House Legends
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rom 1950-1980 the Neighborhood House Association at 50 Orange Street served as a safe house for the youth of the Fruitbelt and surrounding communities. On any evening after school and all day on Saturday, young people could be found playing chess, basketball, table tennis, dancing, learning to cook and sew as well as planning activities. Many students were also able to experience their first taste of summer employment. The staff of the Neighborhood House (which is now known as the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers) was always available to teach not only games, but life lessons. It was here that many young people learned the true meaning of a “second chance”. Respect for self and family, friendship, appropriate dress, speech and the importance of education were just a few of the many lessons that were constantly hammered into our heads. The experience was invaluable. As a result of their passion and dedication many of the young people are leading very productive lives as community leaders, pastors, educators, nurses, government workers and proud parents. To express their appreciation, and as a means of giving back, former Neighborhood House members and residents of Buffalo formed a committee to honor John Johnson, William (Bill) House, Carl Johnson, Ron Peoples, and the late General Bass (posthumously). This honor is long overdue. Mr. Johnson was a former teacher and director of the State Division for Youth; Ron Peoples is a retired schoolteacher; Carl W. Johnson, a former Parent Community Advisory Committee chair for the Buffalo School Board; William House, a community leader; and the late General G. Bass, a Buffalo Public School teacher brought the sport of tennis to Buffalo’s inner city. Last Saturday at St. George’s Hall (March 30) It Takes a Village Committee hosted a very special night of appreciation and of sharing fond memories. Many of the young people that were served and/or their families still live in the Fruitbelt and surrounding areas. Congratulations to these legends!
Dozens of Citizens Arrested Protesting the Closure of 54 Chicago Public Schools There have been over 100 arrests in the protests against the decision by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to close down 54 schools in the city. Most of the schools are in poor, Black and Brown communities, and the citizens are not having it. Civil disobedience has become the order of the day, and people are fighting to keep the closures from happening. “We’re signalling that there is going to be a large and determined movement that will use the tactics of civil disobedience and direct action in order to keep these schools open,” said Chicago Teachers Union vice-president Jesse Sharkey. “We see this event as kicking off an extended campaign this spring and we think it was a great success.” The closings would represent the largest number of school shut downs in the nation, impacting over 30,000 students.
The program will feature Roy L. Roulhac, a fifth-generation descendant of colonial North Carolina and territorial Jackson County, Florida slaves. Roulhac is the author of the recently released book - Slave Genealogy of the Roulhac Family. The author will share his journey through 18th and 19th century wills, probate records, bills of sales and other primary and secondary sources of his ancestors’ enslavers to find and connect missing pieces of not only his family’s past, but also the history of all African descended- Roulhacs. Roy uses primary and secondary sources to annotate Helen Prescott’s 1894 Genealogical Memoir of the Roulhac Family in America by adding the slave and Civil War histories of three French Roulhac brothers and four generations of their descendants. An important aspect of the book is the vigilance and self-determination of enslaved Roulhacs who did not idly accept what most during their time concluded as their fate of oppression, but played a significant role in their own liberation. Inspired by the Gabriel Prosser revolt in nearby Virginia, some were implicated in the 1802 Bertie County North Carolina slave conspiracy and others escaped to fight and die for their own freedom and that of 4 million other oppressed Africans during the Civil War. Readers, whether Roulhacs, African Americans, or any other ethnicity can easily reflect on their own heritage in this documentation of despair and triumph. For more information, contact the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library at 883-4418. Facebook users can “friend” the Library and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System website is www.BuffaloLib.org.
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Tolbert Said to Be Close to Declaring Candidacy for Mayor According to the Buffalo News, mayoral hopeful Bernard Tolbert is very close to announcing his candidacy for mayor. Tolbert, 64, has reportedly established a campaign finance committee with the state Board of Elections. It has been long speculated that the Buffalo native and FBI veteran would seek the city’s top post. Tolbert who has also held top security positions with the coca-Cola Co. in Atlanta ad the NBA in New York City has been very quiet a out his plans to date. Mayor Brown officially declared his candidacy last week. Republican Sergio R. Rodriguez, a Republican who will face the winner of the Democratic Primary in November, has also launched his campaign for mayor.
YOUTH LEADER! Erie County Legislature Chairperson Betty Jean Grant (D-Buffalo), left, and County Legislator Timothy R. Hogues (D-Buffalo) congratulate Deja Triplette of Buffalo on her being named a 2013 Community Leader Youth Award from the National Federation of Just Communities of WNY during a recent County Legislature session. Ms. Triplette is a senior at the Charter School for Applied Technologies. Congratulations Deja!
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Prayers for President Mandela
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s presidential spokesman says former President Nelson Mandela spent Monday with family members in the hospital where he is being treated for a fifth day for a recurring lung infection that developed into pneumonia. The 94-year-old who helped free South Africa from white minority rule has had weak lungs ever since he quarried stone on Robben Island during some of his 27 years of imprisonment when he contracted tuberculosis. Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said there was no significant change in Mandela’s condition since Sunday night, when he reported that he had spent a restful day and was comfortable.
MARCH ‘DEADLIEST MONTH’ IN SYRIA’S WAR
March was the bloodiest month yet in Syria’s two-year-old conflict with more than 6,000 documented deaths, an activist group has said, blaming the increase on heavier shelling and more violent clashes.Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the toll was likely incomplete because both the Syrian army and the rebel groups fighting government forces often underreport deaths. The United Nations said in January that more than 70,000 people have been killed in Syria since March 2011.As fighting continued on Monday, fresh battles broke out in the Sheikh Maqsud district of Aleppo, Syria’s largest city. Rebels had claimed a major advance in the predominantly Kurdish neighbourhood a day earlier. Elsewhere, a blast caused by an explosive device hit the Rukn al-Din district in northern Damascus. Shelling was reported in several suburbs of the capital as well as in rebelheld districts of the central city of Homs.The increasing number of casualties is partly caused by rebels launching offensives outside the major cities, including an effort in recent weeks to seize towns and army bases in the southern province of Deraa, largely with the help of an influx of foreign-funded weapons.
Brooklyn Blacks Continue Protests in Police Killing
Police blanketed the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as residents staged protests against the killing of 16 year-old Kimani Gray. Carl Dix, of Stop Stop-and-Frisk, who led a rally on Sunday, said: “Anybody with even an ounce of justice needs to come and stand with the people in this neighborhood, because if you don’t do that, you’re leaving them alone face all the oppression that the systems brings down.” -blackagendareport
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Relative: No Motive in Easter Shooting in Ohio Church ASHTABULA, Ohio — An ex-convict charged with killing his father at an Easter Sunday church service in Ohio made rambling comments during an appearance in court. The suspect, 28-year-old Reshad Riddle, appeared Monday in Ashtabula (ash-tuhBYOO’-luh) Municipal Court in shackles. Riddle made rambling comments about God and said he wanted to be treated fairly. Ann Riddle, sister of the victim and aunt of the suspect, said the family knows of no possible motive. She calls her slain brother a loving and caring family member. No plea was entered on an aggravated murder charge and two weapons counts. Police say he went to the church and killed his father, 53-year-old Richard Riddle, with a single shot from a handgun Sunday afternoon. Worshippers fled in panic.
Racial Disparity in Incarceration Narrows The gap between Black and white imprisonment rates has narrowed in recent years, according to a new study by The Sentencing Project. The trend is the result of “a declining rate of incarceration for Black men coming at the same times as a rising rate for White men,” said Project director Marc Mauer. The shrinkage of the gap among women was even more dramatic. Fewer Blacks are being sentenced to long prison terms for drugs, while larger numbers of whites are incarcerated, typically for methamphetamines.
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Chokwe Lumumba Makes Bid for Mayor of Jackson
Human rights lawyer and former Republic of New Afrika official Chokwe Lumumba has his sights set on the top job in Mississippi’s biggest city. “It give us an opportunity to demonstrate that we are great in terms of administration of human rights – something that would Martin Luther King proud,” said Lumumba, who is a city councilman. Jackson, the state capital, is 80 percent Black. Back in 1971, when the Republic of New Afrika came to town, “there was only one Black on the police force, and he could only arrest other Black people,” said Lumumba.
Rally for Temple University African American Studies
“There has never been an educational institution in America that truly wanted to educate Black people properly,” said Dr. Molefi Asante, speaking to a student rally in support of Temple University’s beleaguered African American Studies program. Asante is credited with establishing Temple’s doctoral program in African American studies, in 1988. Since then, “every successive administration has sought to destroy the program,” he said. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID (Martin House restoration Corporation) Notice to All Bidders NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE VEHICLE DRIVEWAY WITH NEW HYDRONIC SNOW MELTING SYSTEM (DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE, 125 JEWETT PARKWAY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK) Sealed bids will be received until 3:00pm Friday, April 19 at the (MARTIN HOUSE RESTORATION CORPORATION OFFICES, 143 JEWETT PARKWAY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK) (Attn:_Mary Roberts), where they will be opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Bidding and Contract Documents and must be accompanied by references of similar projects and a bid security in the form of a Certified Check, Bid Bond or Bank Check in the amount of 10 percent of the bid amount. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years successful experience in completion of similar projects for State, National or locally registered landmarks. The successful bidder will be required to hold their bid for 60 or 90 days and furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond each for 100% of the amount of the Contract. The completion date for this project is July, 12, 2013, This project is being funded in part by a grant from the State of New York (NYS). It is the policy of NYS to encourage the greatest possible participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in State funded projects. The General Contractor, by bidding on the contract, acknowledges his/her understanding and support for this policy and pledges to fully cooperate with the Martin House Restoration Corporation in meeting NYS requirements as set forth in the Bidding and Contract Documents. Effective Monday, April 8th, Bid Documents may be obtained or examined free of charge in the offices of HHL Architects, (172 ALLEN ST, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14201). Each request must be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $50.00, payable to HHL Architects, to be refunded to bidders of record upon return of documents in good condition within 15 days of bid. Cash or personal Checks will not be accepted. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 9:00 am at the project location, (Greatbatch Pavilion, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo New York 14214) If you have questions. Please contact Jamie Robideau at HHL Architects, ((716) 885-0743) The Martin House Restoration Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) suppliers, contractors and/or businesses will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era Veterans Status.
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HEALTH MATTERS
5 Public Asked To “Dine Planning for a Pregnancy? Plan a Visit to the Dentist’s Chair! Out, Fight Aids!”
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Purchase a great meal for a great cause on Tuesday, April 9 when nearly 100 restaurants in Western New York participate in the 11th annual Dining Out For Life community fund-raiser. Choose a restaurant, make reservations and enjoy dinner there. The restaurants will contribute 25 percent or more of that day’s food sales to Evergreen Health Services of WNY (formerly AIDS Community Services). The agency is dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS in our community and providing vital services to those living with the disease. It is estimated that nearly 8,000 area families have someone living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) requests responses to provide bond counsel legal services necessary in regard to the issuance of approximately $10.5 million dollar tax-exempt bonds for two separate projects. Proposals will be received until 3:00 PM, local time on Monday, April 16, 2013, at 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Attn: David Rodriguez, General Counsel. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties should contact Lawrence Sherlick, Management Analyst, at lsherlick@bmhahousing.com for a copy of the RFP. To pick up a paper copy, please contact Mr. Sherlick at (716) 855-6711 ext. 209.
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Dr. Melissa Neal, a member of the Board of Directors at Evergreen Health Services, encourages groups of families and friends to get together for a fun night out with an important purpose. “All you have to donate is your appetite,” she said. “The restaurants take it from there.” Volunteer “ambassadors” will be present at the various restaurants to welcome diners and thank them for helping to raise community awareness about HIV/AIDS. Participating restaurants range from fine dining to casual. For a complete list of area restaurants, visit www.diningoutforlife.com, or call 847-0340
By Arian Johnson and Dr. E Megna Future Dentists Mentoring Committee (F.D.M.C.)
fter finding out the exciting news that you are expecting a baby, I’m sure the first thing that crosses every soon-to-be parent’s mind is planning and preparation. Is it a boy or a girl? Will he look like mom or dad? But of course health of the mother and child remain the number one concern. Did you think that your teeth could affect the health of your beautiful new baby? New studies show that gum disease can act as a source of bacteria and cross mom’s placenta and cause pregnancy complications. Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or even fall out. It is caused by bacteria in the mouth that infect tissues surrounding the tooth, causing inflammation, leading to periodontal disease. These bacteria can then spread to the rest of the body through blood circulation and may reach the placenta causing placental infection, or even tissue destruction. Because the structure of the placenta is vital for the normal exchange of nutrients between the mother and the fetus, placental tissue damage may contribute to slowed fetal growth. It may also disrupt the normal blood flow between mother and baby affecting maternal blood pressure. So what can a new mom do to prevent this problem? First, she can practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing every day. Second, make an appointment to get a professional cleaning and scaling. Expectant moms are always busy and routinely neglect the care of their teeth, sometimes resulting in Pregnancy Gingivitis. This is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy and is due to changes in mom’s hormone levels. Following the baby’s birth this condition will reverse. So celebrate this wonderful miracle and get ready to
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shower your baby with a love only a mom can give. But love him or her before birth, by doing simple changes that will protect him or her now. Ms, Arian Johnson is a 3rd year student at Canisius College and plans on attending Dental School in 2015. Are you interested in a career in Dentistry, become a member of FDMC, Future Dentists Mentoring committee, presently recruiting minority high school and college students. Contact Dr. Megna, elayn24&gmail. com for more information today. NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the City Engineer or his designee of Niagara Falls, New York, at his office located at 745 Main Street, Room 303, in said City not later than 1:30 P.M., on April 16, 2013, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the following Bridge Maintenance project: City of Niagara Falls Bridge Painting Project, Porter Road over CSX Railroad, B.I.N. 2-03956-0 City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County P.I.N. 5760.18 in the City of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Each bidder must include with his bid, a certified check or bid bond, payable to the order of the City of Niagara Falls, in the amount of not less than FIVE (5) PERCENT of the price bid, subject to the conditions in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and labor and material payment bond, in form and substance, and with sureties approved by the City Corporation Counsel, in the amount of not less than ONE HUNDRED (100) PERCENTUM of the total amount of the accepted proposal. All proposals must be made on blank forms, which together with other requirements, may be obtained in the Office of the City Engineer. Contractor is required to complete the Insurance Information Form, Performance and Payment Bond Information Form, and other documentation specified in the Instructions to Bidders, when submitting a proposal. The City Administrator reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities. Copies of the set of bid documents, drawings, and specifications may be obtained from the Office of the City Engineer upon deposit of $50.00 (CHECK ONLY) for each set. The deposit is not refundable to non-bidders unless they are returned prior to the bid date and time. Bidders requesting a refund must return all plans and specifications, in good condition, within forty-five (45) days after the bid date. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER, CITY HALL, ROOM 303 at 1:30 P.M., on April 3, 2013. Jeffrey Skurka, P.E. City Engineer Advertise: March 27 & April 3, 2013
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Women’s Prayer Breakfast
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The Potter’s House Christian Community Church will host their Annual Women’s Prayer Breakfast weekend Friday, April 19 at 7p.m. at the Potter’s House located at 723 7th Street, Niagara Falls. This event is free and open to ALL women. The Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. at Antonio’s Restaurant located at 7708 Niagara Falls. Ticket donations are $20 for adults and $15 for youth 12 and under. WOMEN ONLY! The guest speaker is Co-Pastor Celestine Booze of Potter’s House. For more information please contact the church at (716) 285-3445.
Motown Gospel is Launched
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Motown Gospel was officially launched with a gala press reception and artist showcase at the Arc Theatre in Los Angeles recently. The evening featured performances by Gospel best sellers Smokie Norful, Tasha Cobbs, Tye Tribbett, and Kierra Sheard. Platinum seller and multi-Grammy winning CeCe Winans has announced her intention to be the first new signing to the Motown Gospel label. The Gospel superstar’s first all new recording in more than five years is planned for an early 2014 release.
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Spiritual Reflections... I recently asked God why it is that even though I know He has my back and that He has not brought me this far to leave me, I still find myself fretting, worrying or being anxious from time DOROTHY time WAGSTAFF to about life and living. I know that the scriptures declare that we should “be anxious for nothing” and to “fret not thyself because of evil doers”. I know this to be true, but I seem to forget it way too often. One day I told God that I was going to need a certain amount of money in about three months. I began to fret, worry and be anxious about where the money was going to come from. God said to me, “How much money do you have today?” I said, “I have more than enough money for today.” God said, “So why are you worrying about three months from now?” I said, “Sho you right. Say no more Lord.” With just that little
conversation with God, the weight of my worries was lifted and I felt like a big dummy for worrying about something that was so far into the future. God has never failed me. One of my dear Senior Lady friends told me that she doesn’t worry about anything at all. I didn’t understand at the time how anyone could NEVER worry, fret or be anxious, but I am beginning to understand it now. The older I get, the closer to God I get. My memory gets a little cloudy sometimes but one thing I always remember is that God don’t change. Just as He was with King David, He is the same God who delivers me from my enemies daily. He is the same God who, over thirty years ago, helped me and my son when we were like Hagar and Ishmael alone in the wilderness. He is the same God who has kept me from dangers seen and unseen. He is the same God who quiets my fears and calms the storms in my life. I know all this but I still catch myself worrying, fretting and becoming anxious over things
that I have absolutely no control over. The Bible clearly declares that, “the natural mind cannot comprehend the things of the Spirit, for they are spiritually discerned.” In other words, “It’s a Spiritual Thang”. I was driving myself insane by trying to wrap my natural mind around Spiritual things. It simply cannot be done. Dear God we know that you are the Same God who has brought us this far. Help our unbelief and increase our faith Oh God. Help us to remember that you are the Same God and that you do not change. Help us Oh God to feed our Spiritual Man all the more so that we can grow to walk in peace, love and prosperity. Help us to remember that we need only a tiny amount of faith and that you will do the rest. Lord teach us daily how to trust and rest in you. In the Name of The Beloved we pray.
DID NOAH FISH? A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?” “No,” replied Johnny. “How could he, with just two worms.”
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PATHWAYS TO CARE PROGRAM is your road to access free medication and health care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Erie and Niagara County. • The Pathways to Care Team provides free and confidential screenings for ADAP, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and/or other public and private health insurances. • The Pathways to Care Team conducts confidential screenings at the MOCHA Center located at 1092 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14209 and a variety of other locations. • To schedule a free and confidential health care screening, you can contact… Health Access Specialist at 716 852-1142, ext. 17 or www.mochacenter.org This publication was supported by grant number X07HA00025 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This grant is funded through Title II of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990, as amended by Part B of The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. Its contents are solely the responsibility of Health Research, Inc. and do not necessarily represent the official view of the funders.
BARBERING PROGRAM continued license for the state of Illinois and Indiana. The sponsors would like to thank the following schools and cosmetologist of Buffalo, NY for their support and participation; The College of Brockport-Rochester Educational Opportunity Center Barbering Program 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester and Shear Ego International School Barbering Program, 525 Titus Avenue, Rochester. Many thanks to our host barber shop for their support and hard work in providing us with a location...Popular Demand Barber Shop, 888 E. Ridge Road, Rochester, NY (Owners: Tim Halter and Tyson Cotton). For more information call Chappell’s Barber Supply 585-235-6760 or 585-3190262.
Worship this week!
Sunday Best runner-up and Buffalo’s own Alexis Spight debuts her new album “L.O.L.” (Living Out Loud) at #3 on the Billboard sales chart! A new and fresh young artist, she has taken the gospel music industry by storm with her melodic voice and tremendous talent. This young lady, at only 19 years old, is truly awesome in her ability to sing under such a great anointing. Alexis’ unique style and big personality brings an “out of the box” and anointed spirit to her debut album. She brings a youthful and funky energy to traditional gospel songs and a refreshing take on songs such as Kirk Franklin’s “Imagine Me.” Her new album is magnificient, and “Steady,” the first single off of the album, is bound to be a hit. The video for “Steady” debuted on Radio One’s Interactive One, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show and other key online outlets to great reviews. Once you hear “L.O.L” you have to listen over and over again. You just can’t see to get enough of it! Each song on the CD can be used as a single release. Since her Sunday Best win, Alexis has been traveling the country promoting her singles and new album. Her promotional tour has included appearances on the Impact Network, the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel event, a series of Super Bowl-related events, NBA AllStars Weekend, Sunday morning worship service at the Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, as well as church visits, radio and media appearances. Alexis is enjoying the journey, but she is adamant about the fact that her music is her ministry and that her number one goal is to “win souls for the kingdom.” She also wants to make sure that the message in her music ministry remains clear: “You can be as different and unique as God made you and still love—and be loved by—God, so you can be bold and confident in your uniqueness.” R&B Singer/Owner of Adult Toy Company Kandi Burruss Slammed for Making Gospel Record R&B Recording artist Kandi Burruss (formerly of Xscape) is being slammed for recording a gospel record. Incase you haven’t been in the loop of Burrus’ recent endeavors, she is a co-star of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” television show, talk show host of the “Kandi Koated Nights” adult talk radio show, and the owner of an adult toy line named Bedroom Kandi.
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Forbes Top 5 (left to right): P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Birdman and 50 cent.
Forbes’ Top 5 Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists: A Reminder of a Divided Black America by Maria Lloyd
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very year, Forbes releases its highly acclaimed list of wealthy athletes, businessmen/women, entertainers, etc. One of its most popular lists is “HipHop’s Wealthiest Artists.” This year’s list is practically identical to last year’s list of “heavy hitters” in the music industry. This year and last year, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs ranked number one, with an estimated 2013 networth of $580 million, which is a slight increase from his estimated networth of $550 million last year. In second place for this year and last year is Shawn “JayZ” Carter, with an estimated networth of $475 million — a slight increase from $460 million last year. *In third place this year and last year is Dr. Dre, with an estimated networth of $350 million, which is quite an increase from his estimated
$270 M networth last year. In fourth place for this year and last year is Bryan “Baby/ Birdman” Williams, with an estimated networth of $150 million — a slight increase from his estimated networth of $125 million last year. Concluding the list for this year and last year is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, with an estimated networth of $125 million, which is a slight increase from his estimated networth of $110 million last year. Now that the numbers are behind us, let’s talk about what this means for the Black community. Before becoming some of the world’s wealthiest entertainers and businessmen, all of these brothers allegedly rose from troubled backgrounds. Diddy’s father, a drug dealer, was killed when Diddy was just a boy. Jay-Z was raised in crimeridden Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, and allegedly sold drugs throughout his youth to survive. Dr. Dre grew up in gang-
lead Compton, which forced his parents to move him to suburban schools to keep him alive. Baby/Birdman was raised in poverty-stricken New Orleans, where he’d lost many relatives and friends to a hard life of crime. Finally there’s 50 Cent, a man who has survived more gun shots than most people on earth. He is also a man whose mother died when he was a young child, which led him to find his way in the streets. If all of these mens’ life stories are true, we should acknowledge them for turning their tragedies into inspiration. In that same spirit of acknowledgement, we must challenge them. Some argue that it’s no one’s business where people spend their money. And to a certain extent, that’s true; however, when you have lived tragic lives like these men and are placed in a position to empower the lives of others who share similar stories of trag-
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edy, one should feel obligated to extend their resources to rebuild their community. I’m aware that some of these men engage in annual toy drives, turkey drives, and other short-lived charitable causes; but the average man can afford to pass out a few 100 toys and/or turkeys during the holidays, especially with the help of the church, the fraternities/sororities, and other organizations. In the midst of massive school closings across urban communities throughout the nation, now would be the perfect opportunity for these men to leverage their resources and brands to restore our black youth through education. In addition to the academic plight our youth are facing, the state of African-American adults in America is very bleak, with a consistent two-digit unemployment rate that is twice that of the nation’s average unemployment rate. Would it be too much to ask of these men to partner with one another and create jobs and/or candidly discuss black unemployment on their platforms? These suggestions do not solely apply to these men, as athletes and exceptionally wealthy African-American business owners should be interested in contributing their resources and/or time to the community as well. If all of the African-American millionaires with a networth of $100 M or more invested just 1 percent of their money in the Black community, we could easily rebuild a Black Wall Street. Studies have proven that if AfricanAmericans (collectively) invested in Black-owned businesses, black unemployment would significantly decrease, which could also decrease
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crime. Black America’s “Black Elitists” seem to have little-to-nointerest in making significant contributions to the community. Why? Why do African-Americans fail to collectively empower each other financially? Maria Lloyd (@WritingsByMaria) is the Business Manager for the Your Black World Network. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and an advocate of dismantling the prison industrial complex, increasing entrepreneurship, reforming education, and eradicating poverty.
See you at the EVENTS!
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See you at the EVENTS! *FELA! The Musical, April 5-6, Shea’s Theatre, tickets from $27.50 @ Shea’s Ticket Office; 1-800-745-3000 www.sheas.org or www.felaonbroadway.com *Comedy Festival, featuring Sheryl Underwood, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Tony Rock and Don D.C. Curry, May 3, Rochester Blue Cross Arena; tickets ticketmaster locations. *The Art & Hip Hop Display: Friday April 5; Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main St., doors open @ 6:30 shows run 7-11 p.m., live painting, live music, break dances, food art; Hip Hop Performances by Koolie High, First Class, Illest Elite; 18 and over; advance tickets $10; For info: 866-7486’ 6039297; 348-6531; 602-1284. BE HAPPY!
*1st Saturday Night Out , April 6; first show featuring Musicians & Comedy Show , Golden Nugget, doors open at 6 p.m; band 7p.m. , comedy 8:30 p.m.;2nd show 11 p.m. w/ lyricist Keith Murray. *Old School / New School Dance MONday Nite Madnes fundraiser wit DJ Doc, Saturday, May 25, Ss. ColumbaBrigid RC Church Hall, 75 Hhickory St.; Tickets $15; for info Cheri @ 200-9702 or Roz @ 598-7532. *Bloody Sunday and Then Monday [Plays You Won’t See Anywhere Else] at Buffalo East 1410-12 Main St. near Utica Sunday, April 14 @ 4pm Monday, April 15 @ 7pm Admission: Free Our first offering: 16671 by Frank Canino A play for National Holocaust MonthA young seminarian is sent to Auschwitz in late 1941. There he discovers the beginning of the Holocaust, which will test his faith and his very identity. Featuring: Kathleen Betsko Yale, Hugh Davis, Adam Rath, David Hayes, Jon Elston and OtherCfrankvcanino@verizon.net 716-883-0995 [H] 716-432-0238 [C]
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urchfield Penney Art Center’s International Center for Watercolor Selects a Black Artist as the Organizations First Featured International Artist. In March Nu Barreto conducted four exhibitions, discussions and workshops at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Wisteria School and the University at Buffalo’s Anderson Gallery as part of Wisteria School of Buffalo’s Distinguished Speaker Series. A native of Guinea-Bissau, Nu is a world renowned artist who has exhibited his work across the globe with the support of the BENTEN Institute whose mission is to promote the beauty, culture and economy of Guinea-Bissau and the entire continent of Africa. Nu’s ability to tell a story through his illustrations was the reason that the BENTEN Institute was so eager to support the workshop, exhibition and discussion session. All three showcased works for a children’s book designed to preserve the tradition of African folklore while celebrating the beauty of the land and the people through an art that arises from the purity of water. His demonstrated pen and ink with the layered translucency of his paints gives energy to a static imagery. From the photos you can see that this is also true of his workshop par-
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ticipants as they try their hand at the Nu’s pen and ink, top to bottom technique. FAQ’s: -This was the first collaboration between BENTEN Institute, BPAC and Wisteria School of Buffalo -Nu was the first international artist to work with the International Center for Watercolor
-This is the inaugural year for Wisteria School’s Distinguished Speaker Series -This is the inaugural year for BPAC’s International Center for Watercolor -This is the first time that the BENTEN Institute has supported an event in WNY. -This is the first time that Nu Barreto has exhibited in WNY. Welcome Nu!
Extras - Casting Call!! Join the cast and crew of the feature film THE ROMANS now in production in Buffalo! Casting Extras for The Romans!!! Join our incredible cast and crew on this incredible journey! Screen credit and dinner provided. See the following dates and contact
us at productionassistant@ blackrosefilmsusa.com if you are interested and available. Call 533-7413 for details. See you on set! Thursday, April 4 - 10am - 3pm - Bingo Hall Extras Needed - Elderly African American & Caucasian Make & Females - Weathered look. Thursday, April 4 - 4pm - 8pm - African American & Caucasian Male skateboarders ages 18 - 25. Friday, April 5 - 11am - full day - African American & Caucasian Male and Female church goers. Dressed in Sundays best. All ages.
‘Idol’ Judge Nicki Minaj Invited to Return Next Year
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*Love her or hate her as an “American Idol” judge – and there seems to be no in-between – Nicki Minaj appears to have an open invitation to return next year, despite all of her drama. In her first run as panelist on the Fox competition alongside fellow rookies Mariah Carey and Keith Urban, Minaj has polarized viewers with her brutally honest feedback.
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Earth Day Essay and Art Contest
Students in grades 4 - 12 are invited to enter the Earth Day Essay and Art Contest. Students must write a one to two page essay describing things that are contributing to pollution in our air and water. The essays must include a drawing illustrating ways to improve our environment. Topics can include the following: air pollution, oil spills, plant emissions, fracking, recycling, the impact of littering, etc. Markers, watercolor paints, or crayons can be used in the artwork. The deadline for the contest is April 15, 2013. Entries must be turned in to the Frank E. Merriweather library located at 1324 Jefferson avenue. Prizes include cash and certificates. Columnist and retired teacher Eva M. Doyle is the contest sponsor. Call 8476010 or 507-5280 for info.
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Brotherhood Program at E.C.C. #61 Students and staff at E.C.C. #61 celebrated Black History month with a Brotherhood Program coordinated by Pre-K teacher Sophia Johnson. This program featured 12 fourth grade students who played the parts of famous African American leaders from our past and present. The E.C.C #61 chorus, led by music teacher Brad Salzman, preformed selections that included: Stand By Me, What a Wonderful World, Happy Birthday, and Man in the Mirror. The Chime Club and Drum Group also performed a couple selections. This program was a great opportunity for students at E.C.C. #61 to learn about the contributions of famous African Americans throughout our history! Spotlight on the Performers! Maliq Peake as Carter G. Woodson; Simone McKenzie as Rosa Parks; Damaylyn VanCleaf as Shirly Chisolm; Marcus Brown asJackie Robinson; Kayla Johnson as Ella Fitzgerald; Keiera Howard as Wilma Rudolph; Taliyah Land as Harriet Tubman; Kevin Callaham as Booker T. Washington; Jontate Griffin as Stevie Wonder;Keywan Burt as Dr. Martin Luther; Robyn Knighton as Oprah Winfrey; Demarkus Manners as John H. Johnson. Congratulations on a great job students!
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A View From the Bench
Righting the Right to Counsel
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arch 18th marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark decision in the case of Gideon v Wainwright, where the US Supreme Court ruled that the 6th Amendment’s right to counsel is essential to a fair trial and guarantees indigent (poor) criminal Judge defenE. Jeannette dants the Ogden right to a court appointed attorney in felony cases. The court later extended the right to counsel to all criminal proceedings at every critical stage of the justice process. Gideon was arressted and accused of burglary in Florida. He asked that an attorney be assigned to represent him because he could not afford to pay for an attorney. The Court denied his request indicating that an assigned attorney could only be provided for a capital offense. Gideon, forced to represent himself at trial, was convicted and sentenced to prison. He personally appealed the conviction from prison to the Supreme Court, arguing that he had been denied his 6th Amendment right to counsel. The Supreme Court assigned a prominent attorney to argue Gideon’s case. As a result of the the Court’s ruling, the conviction was overturned, the case was sent back to the Florida Court where a new trial was held with a court appointed lawyer and Gideon was found not guilty after trial. The decision, considered one of the most significant judicial declarations of equality under law, not only mandated legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, it also created the Public Defender system. However, 50 years later, the anniversary is not one for celebration. Despite genuine efforts and notable advances, the mandate in Gideon has not been fully met. A com-
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prehensive study of indigent legal services in New York concluded that the current system fails to satisfy its constitutional obligation to indigent people accused of crimes and recommends complete reform. New York State has a county based system of criminal representation for the poor. New York City and the 57 counties outside of the city have legal service plans that either contract with independent legal services providers for the establishment of Public Defender offices, create an assigned counsel program using private attorneys selected from attorney panels or utilize a combination of both. The legal services providers are independent agencies that rely on county funding and private contributions. Their legal services plans and operating standards are as diverse as the counties they serve. Likewise, the income guidelines established for qualification of indigent eligibility are just as diverse. Legal services provided by this system range from inadequate to admirable, depending on the location of the county. Problems with this system include inadequate funding and staffing, inconsistent and/ or inadequate staff oversight, unrealistic income eligibility guidelines, excessive attorney case loads, uneven quality of representation, class and/or cultural insensitivity to litigants, availability and reliability of counsel and language barriers. Inadequate funding leads to difficulty in attracting, compensating and keeping quality attorneys and an inability to adequately pay for experts and investigations. In addition, some defenders of the indigent are inexperienced, some fail to maintain proper contact with their clients, or their clients fail to maintain contact with them, some simply don’t care or they are not competent to provide services that meet ethical standards. Consequently, the failure to provide meaningful and effective indigent legal repre-
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Paladino: The Politics of Agitation
“Agitate Agitate Agitate!” Fredrick Douglas Dear Editor: Agitation is a persistent “annoyance” that eventually evokes a response. Most people prefer a less dramatic and less confrontational approach. This approach has been the path chosen in Buffalo for over fifty years yielding progressively worse results. The Buffalo Public Schools are rated one of the worst in the nation with an astounding 28 of the worst schools in the country located here and fewer than 20% of black males graduating. As a result Buffalo is the third most impoverished city in the country. Many want our failures to remain a secret similar to that of a family enabling its alcoholic father. Paladino knows confrontational approach has drawn media attention that causes discomfort in many. Place Paladino’s statements in the context of The Futures Academy school 37, which has fewer than 9% of eighth graders who can pass standardized Math, English and Science tests, and then ask yourself whether we should continue to keep the secret or if agitation, agitation, agitation resulting in attention, awareness and action is not the better path. -Mike Madigan – Grand Island (Ed Note: We agree that agitation is good. However insulting, disrespectful, offensive, racist attacks on Black women, defeats the purpose. The dismal statistics where Black chilren are concerned is an important issue and an outrage. Racism, bitotry and hateful energy is not only an outrage, but a deterrent to a progressive, peaceful, visionary solution. Those who know don’t say. Those who say don’t know.) sentation places poor people at risk for wrongful convictions, leaving the guilty unapprehended and public safety jeopardized. In Buffalo City Court, attorneys are available for indigent defendants at the time of arraignment, unless there are 2 or more people accused of committing the same crime (co-defendants) or other attorney conflicts. In those instances, a defendant won’t have counsel at arraignment. Instead, the Court will refer the defendant for assigned counsel from an attorney panel and the defendant will have to wait until the next court appearance to meet with counsel. Sometimes a defendant meets the assigned counsel for the first time just moments before the preliminary hearing, for a 3-5 minute consultation, often in open court. In other courtrooms throughout the state, defendants often appear for arraignment and sometimes for preliminary hearings without attorneys. Sometimes people accused of misdemeanor offenses such as criminal trespass and/or possession of small amounts of
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marijuana end up sitting in jail for weeks because they can’t make bail. Other times they plead guilty to crimes they may not have committed just to avoid extended jail time. There are a host of unaddressed recommendations to reform the system. Reform is a matter of racial justice because African Americans and other minorities are more likely than whites to need court appointed counsel. Reform is also beneficial to society as a whole. An effective system for the delivery of indigent criminal counsel prevents taxpayers from paying for unnecessary prosecutions, exceedingly long delays in trials and excessive costly incarceration. In order to achieve the findamental tenet of our profession, justice and equality for all, we must work towards righting the right to counsel.
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War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity: The story of U.S. Exceptionalism in Iraq
By Ajamu Baraka Part I f a 2-Part Series arch marked the tenth anniversary of the U.S. attack on Iraq, one of the most egregious expressions of naked power and imperial ambition since the Second World War. The attack defied both an outraged world opinion -- expressed by global mass demonstrations -- and the United Nations charter. It also marked a change from the previous veiled decorum of supposed adherence to international law that defined post-war international relations. The Bush administration, armed with the ultimate expression of the arrogance of U.S. exceptionalism - legislation passed by the U.S. Congress - unleashed a murderous assault on the people of Iraq dubbed “Operation Shock and Awe.” Ten years later, the awesome consequences of that criminal assault are clear. More than a trillion dollars spent, almost five thousand American lives lost, more than 32,000 Americans wounded, estimates of a million dead Iraqis and almost five million displaced, an epidemic of Iraqi birth defects from “depleted” uranium, daily bombings, devastated public services and the dismemberment of the country. Yet, ten years later, no one, not one government official, has been held accountable. The obvious question is: how is it that, in light of one of the most heinous crimes ever committed by a State, there have been no investigations, prosecutions or convictions of the officials responsible for this assault? The lack of accountability is even more incomprehensible in light of the fact that it is now widely acknowledged that the real reason for the Western invasion of Iraq had little to do with its concern about weapons of mass destruction and everything to do with its desire to steal Iraq’s oil. American officials have long-since broken their silence on the phony excuses proffered to the American people to sucker them into supporting a war of choice against an Iraqi regime softened-up by a decade of crippling sanctions. Antonia Juhasz, in an article written for CNN’s website, pointed out that the historical record is now unambiguously replete with evidence that the real motivation to attack Iraq was control of Iraq’s oil and that plans were being made as soon as ten days after the Bush Administration took power to figure out how to accomplish that objective. But that was not the reason presented to the U.S. and the global public. What was presented was the argument that Iraq possesses weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and that President Saddam Hussein and his government, therefore, posed a threat to the world (meaning the U.S.). The “threat argument” was concocted to respond to any questions regarding the justification for waging war against a sovereign nation and was the basis for the ridiculous assertions by the Bush Administration that there was some operational cooperation between the government of Iraq and Ansar al-Islam, at the time loosely identified with the Al-Qaeda network. Anyone with an even cursory understanding of the relationship between the Iraqi government and Al-Qaeda knew the assertion to be a laughable one, as Saddam Hussein was universally hated by the radical Islamic movement. However, with a compliant U.S. mainstream press and a U.S. public notorious for being one of the most unsophisticated in the world, it was relatively easy to not only make the argument that Iraqi WMDs posed a threat to the U.S. but also that Iraq was somehow connected to the attacks on 9/11. The government was so successful in planting this notion in American minds that even after an avalanche of evidence to the contrary was revealed, in 2004 over 60 percent of those who voted for the re-election of Pres. George Bush believed that Iraq was somehow connected to 9/11.
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MALCOLM SMITH continued
The resolution, a copy of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the County Legislature on the 21st day of March, 2013 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Erie, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk of the County Legislature
waste a pretty penny.” Since 2000, Smith has represented a district in eastern Queens that includes Jamaica as well as wealthier neighborhoods near Nassau County. Jasmin and Desmaret were charged for their role in a related bribery incident involving a proposed real estate project in Spring Valley, a suburban town located about 35 miles north of New York City.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2013 BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 21, 2013 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING RECONSTRUCTION OF RALPH WILSON STADIUM, STATING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF SUCH PROJECT IS $40,654,350, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $40,654,350 BONDS OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF SAID APPROPRIATION. (Introduced) March 21, 2013 (Adopted) March 21, 2013 RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK (by the affirmative vote of not less than two thirds of the voting strength of said Legislature), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The County of Erie, New York (herein called “County”), is hereby authorized to reconstruct Ralph Wilson Stadium (the “Stadium” and the “Purpose”) in a joint effort with the State of New York acting through the Empire State Development Corporation and Buffalo Bills, Inc. (the “Bills”) at an estimated maximum cost to the County of $40,654,350, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof. The plan of financing includes the issuance of $40,654,350 aggregate principal amount of bonds of the County to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Costs of issuance of the bonds and notes authorized hereunder shall be paid from the premium derived from the sale of the respective bonds and notes. Section 2. Bonds of the County in the principal amount of $40,654,350 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”) to finance said appropriations. Section 3. The period of probable usefulness for said Purpose is ten (10) years within the limitations of paragraph 90 of §11.00 a. of the Law. Section 4. The County intends to finance, and the Comptroller of the County is hereby authorized to advance such amounts as are necessary to pay the costs of the specific objects or purposes, classes of objects or purposes and combinations of objects or purposes described in Section 1 hereof, prior to the issuance of the bonds or bond anticipation notes herein authorized, out of any available funds of the County on an interim basis, which respective amounts are reasonably expected to be reimbursed with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County pursuant to this Resolution, in the maximum amounts of bonds herein authorized. This Resolution is a declaration of official intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this Resolution and of the Law, and pursuant to the provisions of §21.00 relative to the issuance of bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service, §30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes or the renewals thereof, and of §§50.00, 56.00 to 60.00 and 168.00 of said Law, the powers and duties of the County Legislature relative to authorizing the issuance of any notes in anticipation of the sale of the respective amounts of bonds herein authorized, or the renewals thereof, relative to providing for substantially level or declining annual debt service, relative to prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the amounts of bonds herein authorized, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds or the renewals of said notes, and relative to executing agreements for credit enhancement, are hereby delegated to the Comptroller of the County, as the chief fiscal officer of the County. Section 6. The bonds authorized by this Resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale thereof shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by §52.00 of said Local Finance Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the County of Erie, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the County. The faith and credit of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds or the renewals of said notes, and provision shall be made annually in the budgets of the County by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the notes and bonds to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 7. The validity of the bonds authorized by this Resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the County is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this Resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 8. The Stadium will be leased by the County to the Erie County Stadium Corporation (the “Stadium Corporation”) pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Master Lease (the “Master Lease”). The Stadium Corporation will sublease the Stadium to the Bills pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Stadium Lease (the “Stadium Lease”). Pursuant to the Stadium Lease, (A) the Bills will pay annually to the Stadium Corporation the greater of (i) $800,000, as adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Stadium Lease, and (ii) NTR Annual Rent (as defined in the Stadium Lease) (the (“Annual Rent”); and (B) the Annual Rent will be contributed by the Stadium Corporation to the Capital Improvement Allowance (as defined in the Stadium Lease) and used to finance capital improvements to the Stadium or as otherwise provided in the Stadium Lease. Accordingly, the Annual Rent will not be available to pay debt service on the Bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this Resolution. Section 9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the County Executive.
ERIE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU 2014 REQUEST FOR FUNDING PROPOSALS: TO PROVIDE YEAR ROUND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS
request for proposals
The Erie County Youth Bureau will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for eligible not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organizations to provide Youth Development Delinquency Prevention (YDDP), Special Delinquency Prevention Programs (SDPP), and Runaway Homeless Youth Agencies (RHYA) for 2014. Organizations must provide services to at-risk youth ages 5-21, and provide outcome-based positive youth development and juvenile delinquency prevention strategies. Due to the limited amount of funding available, programs providing services to at-risk youth in the following categories will be prioritized for consideration: 1. School-Based Positive Youth Development Pro grams 2. After School Community-Based Positive Youth Development Programs (this includes programs run by a specific agency with programming offered at various sites) 3. Mentoring Programs 4. Juvenile Diversion Programs 5. Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs 6. Youth Employment Programs Funded agencies must also commit to providing program performance measures based on the Results Based Accountability model. Beginning April 3rd, copies of the RFP may be downloaded off the Erie County website at http://www2.erie. gov/socialservices/index.php?q=youth-bureau or by contacting Racheal Tarapacki, Director, at (716) 923-4051; racheal.tarapacki@erie.gov, or John Kordrupel, Planning Coordinator, at (716) 923-4009; john.kordrupel@erie. gov. Deadline for submission of applications is May 6th, 2013. A briefing session for new agencies will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 24th at the Secure Youth Detention Facility, located at 801 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Interested agencies are highly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Racheal or John.
bids COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS EAST ROBINSON & NORTH FRENCH ROADS PROJECT NO. FA-299-13 FEDERAL PIN 5755.43 The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for this road reconstruction project. Sealed proposals will be received at the DPW-Division of Highways Conference Room, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Buffalo, NY at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013. Bid deposit of $500,000.00 required. DBE 11% required. Plans will be available for purchase at $100./set from Thursday, March 21, 2013 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:00 a.m. at the DPW-Division of Highways Conference Room, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Buffalo, NY. Bid submittal details are on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw
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HOME to Conduct Free Training for Landlords On Wednesday, April 17, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, in honor of Fair Housing Month and the agency’s 50th Anniversary, will conduct a free Landlord Training Course at the HOME offices, 1542 Main St. from 2 to 4 p.m. The course will highlight the tenant screening process, fair housing laws, the landlord/tenant relationship, and what to do when the landlord/tenant relationship doesn’t work. All participants will receive a copy of the book A Guide to Landlords’ Rights as well as other informational materials and resources. Although the course is free, space is limited and participants must pre-register. To pre-register, please contact Alyssa Bergsten at 716-8541400 ext 22 or abergsten@ homeny.org.
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EM Ployment Full-Time Minister of Music needed to administer and implement True Bethel Baptist Church music programs including Children, Youth and Adult Choirs/ Praise Teams. Coordinate music for Bible Study and 4 worship services, special events including weddings/ funerals. Requirements: A degree in music or comparable training/experience as an organist/choirmaster, administrative/organization skills, ability to problem solve a must. Submit your resume to lgamblin@ truebethel.com.
Cleaning Vacancies The Residence Life Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks full-time temporary personnel to assist with summer cleaning of the residence halls. Must be able to begin employment May 13, 2013 and work through August 23, 2013. Shift is Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Hourly rate - $12.58 per hour, 40 hour work week. Prior experience preferred. Working knowledge of cleaning substances, ability to follow verbal and written directions, stand for long periods of time, perform medium to heavy manual labor, use cleaning equipment and products, climb ladders. Applications are available at: http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/ jobapplication.doc. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2012, mailed to: Buffalo State, Human Resource Management, Cleveland Hall 403, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222. NO CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Program Coordinator/ Project Staff Associate The Research Foundation for SUNY at Buffalo State Great Lakes Center has an opening for a Program Coordinator/ Project Staff Associate who will coordinate activities of the WNY PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) project on campus. Masters or Ph.D. level with invasive species ecology and management experience. For the full position, please see https://www.rfhiring.com/jobs.asp The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.
Buffalo Challenger Size: 2 (4”) x 3” Issue: 3/27 D/L: 3/21 The following positions are available in various Price: $114.00 departments and locations of Erie Community College: Computer Operator PT Instructional Support Specialist PT Nursing Instructor FT Technical Assistant PT – Placement Testing
Head Women’s Hockey Coach Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks a Head Women’s Hockey Coach. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; established record of successful ice hockey coaching experience; proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes; excellent communication skills; strong computer skills; a commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics; strong organizational and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.
For more information or to apply to the positions above go to: https://jobs.ecc.edu
BUFFALO CHALLENGER Community College is an Equal Opportunity Issue: Wednesday publication, due Erie Friday before Employer. Women, members of minority groups, Due: April 3 persons with disabilities, and Veterans are Size: 1 col (2”) x 3 encouraged to apply. Cost: $57.00
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Buffalo Challenger Horace Mann Endowed Chair in Size: 2Exceptional (4”) x 2” Education Issue: 4/3 Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks a candidate for the Horace Mann Endowed Chair in Exceptional D/L: 3/28 Education. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a related field Price: $76.00 with a research emphasis in the area of special education; evidence of national or international prominence and leadership in the field of special education reflected by professional activities, leadership positions, practice innovations, publications, grants, and awards; a record of contributions to the knowledge and practice of education for individuals with disabilities. Currently hold the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor with credentials sufficient to merit the recommendation of the faculty for the rank of full professor at SUNY Buffalo State. Preferred Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills; a history of obtaining external funding. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu
Diversity Program Coordinator The Equity & Campus Diversity Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks a Diversity Program Coordinator. Required Qualifications: Master's degree with programming experience, demonstrated knowledge of current issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion in an academic environment, proven success conducting workshops for faculty, staff and students alike; demonstrated experience working with faculty, staff and students in a diverse setting. Demonstrated experience with campus-wide diversity programming, demonstrated ability to identify matters related to equity and campus diversity and provide recommendations, demonstrated ability to organize and complete assignments with minimal supervision, demonstrated experience with facilitating and conducting workshops in the areas of diversity, employee development and conflict resolution. Preferred Qualifications: Experience coordinating and conducting professional development presentations; conflict resolution and mediation skills. Demonstrated ability to manage projects from conception to implementation. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.
Chief, Aircraft Firefighting Rescue (Buffalo Niagara International Airport)-Job #: 055-13-N Duties: The Chief of Aircraft Firefighting Rescue directs the operations of the Airport Emergency Response Department, including training of ARF officers, ensuring proper staffing levels and compliance with regulatory mandates. Qualifications: An Associate’s degree in Fire Science or relevant field; possession of New York State Firefighter II certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, CPR Instructor certificate; and five (5) years experience in the management and administration of a civil or military aviation fire/rescue operation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. NYS Fire Officer certification is preferred. Please view complete job description at www.nfta.com. Interested persons should visit www.nfta.com to view complete job descriptions. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and NFTA-Metro employment application (available at www.nfta.com) to: NFTA-Metro Human Resources - Job #055-13-N 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Application Deadline: April 19, 2013 Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal
Dean, School of the Professions Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks a Dean for the School of the Professions. Required Qualifications: - Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines taught in the School of the Professions (business-related field, computer information systems, creative studies, criminal justice, dietetics and nutrition, higher education administration, hospitality and tourism, small business development center, social work, speech-language pathology, engineering technology, and fashion and textile technology). - Rank of full professor. - Minimum of three years of administrative experience as a department chair equivalent or higher. - Experience in fiscal planning, allocation, and oversight. - Evidence of the ability to lead the development and implementation of a long-term strategic plan. - Experience working with accreditation and/or certification bodies. - Record of securing grants or facilitating external funding. - Evidence of fostering equity and diversity among faculty, students, and staff, and an understanding of the issues affecting diverse populations. - Record of developing innovative partnerships between academic and local professional and social communities. Preferred Qualifications: - Record of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. - Demonstrated experience with diverse academic disciplines and community including academic outreach in an urban setting. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.
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“Black America After the Assassination of Dr. King” Community forum: short film and discussion; 5:30-7:45, Merriweather Library, hosted by We Are Women Warriors; event free and open to the public.
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Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kerns; 5-8 p.m.; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. THURSDAY APRIL 4
Juneteenth Committee Chairs/Volunteers Meeting: Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1524 Jefferson @ Utica; volunteers needed.
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G.I.R.L.S Sports foundation Basketball Showcase/WNBA Fundraiser: St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, 2253 Main St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., admission $5; cost to participate is $10. For more info 931-2180 or 247-8544. FRIDAY APRIL 5
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The Art & Hip Hop Display: Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main St., doors open @ 6:30 shows run 7-11 p.m., live painting, live music, break dances, food art; Hip Hop Performances by Koolie High, First Class, Illest Elite; 18 and over; advance tickets $10; For info: 866-7486’ 603-9297; 348-6531; 602-1284 SATURDAY APRIL 6 Merriweather Library’s 7th Birthday Event: Poetry Marathon hosted by Latrice Simone Green, 2-5 p.m. for aduts. Read your own or from your favorite poet. Annual Call To Courage Sports Breakfast: Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown Buffalo, 9a.m.- 11 a.m. sponsored by the Buffalo Pro Ministry of Athletes in Action; Tickets $40 each; 559-1800 or fin us on Facebook at aiabuffalo SUNDAY APRIL 7 Merriweather Library’ 7th Birthday Event: Poetry Marathon hosted by Latrice Simone Green, 1-4- p.m. for kids. Read your own or from your favorite poet. MONDAY APRIL 8 Talk & Book Release with Scott Crow on Katrina, Common Ground and State Repression; 7 p.m., Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St. WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 Healthy Hair Care Seminar: 218-0373; 5-7 p.m. Myamazinghair.blogspot.com THURSDAY APRIL 11 EOC Alumni Meeting: 5:30-7 pm, EOC, 465 Washington St.; 849-6727 Visit Us on Line at challengercn.com
Line Dancing Classes The Niagara Falls Housing Authority offers Line Dancing classes every Wednesday evening from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The classes are held at the Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building located at 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Class instructor is Ms. Joan Harris. Classes are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Resource Building staff at 285-5374.
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ATTORNEYS
DOG TRAINING
Pratcher & Associates 1133 Kensington (716) 838-4612
Dogman Joe Dog Trainer 1963 Fillmore * 807-8163
Bellamy’s Liquor Store 405 E. Ferry * 884-4066
AUTOMOTIVE
EATERIES
Colslton Mobile Auto Repair 720 E. Ferry * 896-3910
ONE STOP
The Corner Store Deli & Grill 1733 Genesee * 895-2009
BAIL BONDS A Bail Company Inc. Ken Thomas-716-867-0073 Judy Bunk-716-830-1512 Southtowns-716-570-0849 Rochester-585-749-7879
BARBER SHOPS Klassic Kuts 1471 Kensington 836-3260 Master Touch 1283 E. Delavan 901-5909 Solo Unisex 3081 MainSt. 833-2553
CAFE’S
EM Tea Coffee Cup * 884-1444
CHILD CARE Cookieland Day Care 24 Barthel Miss Cookie*893-0590 Dean’s Day Care 61 Montana Ave. 716.896-1751 Debbie’s Little Scholars 484 Hickory St. (716)304-6820 First Impressions Day Care 847 Walden Ave. 716-533-8075 Kim’s Building Blocks Day Care 1479 E. Delavan Ave. 895-8693
Home Away From Home 84 Courtland Ave. (716)238-1455
DELI / VARIETY Grant’s Variety Shop 1055 E. Ferry St. 893-0704
DJ’S DJ Kenny Kutz (716) 400-7358
Tomatoes 1393 Kensington*835-3663
ELECTRICAL EMPIRE ELECTRIC 716-634-0330
HAIR SALONS Althea/Hair To Go Natural 727 Main St. (716) 563-1734 Karen’s Salon & Spa 413 Jefferson Ave. 812-9666 Miracle Transition 2 3339 Genesee * 481-1321 Serenity Hair Boutique 221 Jefferson Ave. (716) 812-0663 Salon Toss 2527 Delaware Ave. 894-8737
LIQUORS & WINES
Mandella Market & Citgo Gas 272 E. Ferry cor. Jefferson 716-882-0288
PHONE SERVICE Boost Mobile 1286 E. Delavan * 551-0304 360 Eggert Rd * 939-3900 441 William St. Town Gardens Plaza * 768-3887
PHOTOGRAPHY Princess Photography (716) 563-0994
PROPERTY INSPECTION Majadi Enterprises, Inc. Willie A. Price, CSI (716) 316-7776
TAILORS F&S Tailors 2930 Genesee St. (716) 894-3742 F&S Tailors & Fashions (716) 894-3742 wwwfandsfashions.com
HAIR SUPPLY
Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633
Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247
TAX SERVICE
INSURANCE Able Insurance Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. * 883-5212 Joseph Burch Insurance 2317 Main St. 551-0006 / 510-4729
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L. Sessum Income Tax Service
1650 Fillmore (716) 894-4904
WINDOWS Priced Right Windows USA 710 Kensington Ave. (716)833-2500 * 578-7873
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