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It’s Not Over Yet! Lovely Warren For Mayor of Rochester!

By Dr. Ruth Scott

Lovely Warren

VOTE

It is time to seal the deal!

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ochester New York is at a crossroad not unlike those of past decades when City residents must choose leadership for the future. All city registered voters must take seriously this challenge to shape a future which includes all of our citizens.

The road not taken in the past does not bind us for the future, but our choices on November 5 will bind us for the future.

Competent, passionate, committed Lovely Warren should be the next Mayor of the city of Rochester.

In a city where Susan B Anthony declared,” failure is impossible,” the 2013 voter has the ability to complete what Anthony started.

Too many people believe that their vote in a primary victory makes the statement.

In a sense, it does. Primary voters chose Lovely Warren over Democratic party designee Tom Richards by a large margin. But, the devil is indeed in the details. That detail is that it is not over yet. Normally, the candidate who wins the Democratic primary in Rochester for a number of decades is elected to that office.

Those afraid of loosing

their personal positions have run around in circles to cry the sky is falling. Do not be taken in by these antics nor the misstatements of some “business leaders and downtown developers” that Lovely lacks experience.

Lovely is a competent, compassionate leader who has devoted her life to public service. She graduated from Albany law school. She has worked in the office of the dean of the Rochester Albany legislative delegation in a number of roles including Chief of Staff. She became a district council member

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Politricks Aimed at Stopping Lovely’s Historic Victory

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hy Is Former Mayor Bill Johnson The Only One Who Is Calling A Spade-A-Spade?

Former Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson weighed in on the message, or as he called it, mixed message from current mayor Tom Richards.

On Wednesday, Richards addressed a grassroots effort to revive his candidacy for the Nov. 5 election spearheaded by the Independence Party.

After losing the Democratic Primary to City Council President Lovely Warren in September, Richards suspended his campaign, yet remains on the ballot as the Independence and Working Families party candidate.

And he won’t disclose whether or not he’ll serve if he is victorious in November.

“He could make it very simple, give a very definitive statement ‘no, do not vote for me, I’m not going to serve again’ and I think everybody would understand and there would be no complaints.,” said former Mayor Bill Johnson. “He’s given great service to this community, but he should not want to end his career on such a divisive, and this is divisive, note.”

Johnson says Richards should be working with Warren on a transition plan as he believes Warren will be the next Rochester mayor.

Should Lovely win in November, she will become Rochester’s first African American female mayor and one of the few in the country.

One political observer summed it up this way: “this is a classic example of complex, sophisticated, systemic, institutionalized racism, that is, the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and traditions --- routinely function to the advantage, and in the best interests of white people, especially wealthy, white men --- even when they are dead wrong, and very few even question the accepted norm. It’s truly amazing ---”

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MEMORIAL SERVICES SET FOR EMILE LATIMER

Erie County Sheriff Candidates Night We Are Women Warriors, a community and family empowerment group, will host Part II of Vote 2013 with an Erie County Sheriff Candidates Night, Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, Jefferson and Utica. Invited guests include Richard Dobson, Democratic Line; Bert Dunn Law and Order Line; and incumbent Sheriff Timothy Howard, Republican Line. The event is free and open to the public. For ore information contact Betty Jean Grant at 602-5877.

Memorial Services will be held for Emile Latimer on Friday, November 1 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood at E. Ferry.

Emile made his transition last Wednesday, October 23 after a brief illness. He was 79.

HONORED: Pictured from left: Sharon Kirkland-Gordon, PhD, Wallace D. Loh, President, and Carlo Colella, Vice President for Administration & Finance.

Chris Fuller Inducted Into Buffalo State Sharon E. Kirkland-Gordon Receives Athletic Hall of Fame Chris Fuller, who played three seasons of varsity basketball at Buffalo State from 1970-1973, and was part of a pair of teams that won SUNYAC Championships and advanced to the NCAA Playoffs, was among six inductees into the Class of 2013 Buffalo State Athletics Hall of Fame recently. Chris tallied 487 points in 51 career games, averaging 9.5 points and 6.4 rebounds. He was named All-SUNYAC as a senior when he led Buffalo State in scoring, averaging 15.1 pointsper-game. His family was on hand for the prestigious honor which took place at Buffalo State.

Youth Prison Prevention Project 20 Week Workshop For At Risk Youth In School The Youth Prison Prevention Project will be running a 20 week workshop at the Buffalo Alternative Middle School #40 starting the first week in November 2013.

The program is geared for the youth that have been sent to the Alternative Middle School because of their behavior.

Many of these youth suffer from deep seeded issues including poverty, broken families, negative peer pressure, drugs, anger, and fear, just to name a few. These and other things that our youth are going through internally, has caused some to act out in a very negative way; some to the point where our youth are killing each other.

We would like to catch these seventh and eighth graders before they are too far gone. We know that if they do not make it at this Alternative Middle School level, the statistics are in the favor of them going to prison or worse yet, dying in the streets.

The Youth Prison Prevention Project will focus on Positive Attitude Empowerment, Anger Management, Anti-Bullying, Peer Pressure, and Time Management. There will also be guest speakers on the topic of Gang Intervention.

Robert A. Harris Sr. is the President and CEO of the Youth Prison Prevention Project. The focus of this program is to educate youth and parents on the traps of the streets and the traps of the prison system. (SO ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME) The Youth Prison Prevention Project has a regular television show that airs on Time Warner Channel 20, every Saturday at 3 p.m.

If you would like to become a sponsor of our television show or our 20 week school program to help keep youth out of the prison system, please contact Mr. Harris at (716) 563 – 5515.

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University of Maryland’s President’s Distinguished Service Award Sharon E. Kirkland-Gordon was the recent recipient of the University of Maryland’s President’s Distinguished Service Award for exceptional performance leadership ad service by members of the university staff.

For more than two decades, Kirkland-Gordon’s leadership in the University’s Counseling Center has helped every student looking for emotional support, career guidance, learning assistance or disability services.

“Sharon is truly an exceptional campus citizen,” says Linda Clement, vice president of student affairs. “Her expertise is both wide and deep and reaches across the academic and administrative arenas.”

Kirkland-Gordon served as staff psychologist and director of training for doctoral interns until 2010, when she became director of the center. She greatly expanded services including ESOL conversation groups Helping Students in Distress workshops; walk-in hours for students of color, veteran students and LGBTQ students; and assistantships, internships and practical training experiences in psychology for graduate students.

In recent years, she managed increasing demand for services with a crunched budget.

“Her leadership has been instrumental in maintaining our high level of services during financially challenging times,” say Yvonne Olslin and Theodore Picket Jr., staff psychologists.

Thanks to her innovative efforts, the Counseling Center and Mental Health Services will hire more psychologists and psychiatrists, which will enhance mental health services.

Kirkland-Gordon also serves as a faculty member in the College of Education, where she teaches, mentors and advises graduate students. She is a co-investigator for Mental Health Professionals of Color and a survey for counseling center directors.

She volunteers regularly to help students of color across campus, including black fraternities and sororities, Incentive Awards program scholars and more. She is on the board of directors for the Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County Inc. In 2011, Kirkland-Gordon received the Outstanding Woman of Color Award at UMD and in 2010 she received the Helen Roeblke Award for Outstanding Service from the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies.

Theodore and Winona Kirkland of Buffalo, parents of Dr. Sharon Kirkland-Gordon, attended the award ceremony at the University of Maryland on October 8, 2013. Dr. Kirkland-Gordon was a 1975 graduate and valedictorian of East High School, Buffalo, New York.

Services Set for Donald Williams Donald Williams Sr. of Buffalo Entered Into Eternal Rest after a long Battle with lung cancer on Saturday, October 26. For many years Donald was very active in area civic and community organizations such as The Colored Musicians Club, BLACC, and GROUP Ministries as Assistant Director of Fed-Co Ministries (Food Pantry). Donald set out to make MLK Park a safe place for the children as well as the “seasoned Seniors” when he went on television about the restroom facilities in MLK Park and the Splash Pad. Viewing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. at Lombardos Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer. The wake and funeral will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church , 60 Titus Street.

Veterans Day Exhibit Hosted At City Hall The Johnetta R. Cole AMVET Post # 24 is presenting a Veterans Day Exhibit from November 4, 2013 to November 8, 2013 spearheaded by post member Veronica Johnson during regular business hours. This year’s theme will focus on Entertainers who served in the Armed Forces.

Several entertainers that will be featured are James Earl Jones a Lieutenant in United States Army, also a two time Emmy Award winner and the voice of the character Darth Vader in the Star Wars Trilogy; Morgan Freeman an Airman in the United States Air Force known for his role in the Shawshank Redemption and Batman Begins; and Buffalo native James Ambrosa Johnson Jr., better known as Rick James who served in the United States Naval Reserve and was a well-known musician, singer, and song writer.

Viewing of the exhibit is free and open to the public.

Literature will also be available to take. For more information call (716)563-2536.

Request for Proposals CANALSIDE RESTAURANT OPERATOR The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation announces the following Request for Proposals: Canalside Restaurant Operator. Associated documents are posted on the New York State Contract Reporter website: www.nyscr.org Category: Food Related Services Title: Canalside Restaurant Operator Proposal Due Date: November 21, 2013 at 12 p.m. EST Contract Term: 2014-2024 For a copy of the RFP, contact jclark@esd.ny.gov or call 716-846-8200.

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French Politician Told to Go Milwaukee Boy Becomes Youngest Swing From Trees Like a Monkey Black Eagle Scout in the Country!

Update: NYC Politics

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De Blasio in Position to Win NYC Mayoral by Historic Margin Bill de Blasio is poised to win the race for mayor of New York City by a historically large margin, powered by optimism that he will bring about change and by overwhelming voter disapproval of the Republican Party. Mr. de Blasio, a Democrat who is currently the public advocate, leads his Republican opponent, Joseph J. Lhota, a former chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, by 45 points among likely voters, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll. That lead, which has remained remarkably consistent in multiple polls over the last six weeks, suggests that Mr. de Blasio could win the most sweeping victory in a mayor’s race since 1985, when Edward I. Koch was re-elected to a third term with a crushing 68-point margin of victory over his opponents. A victory by Mr. De Blasio would usher in a significant shift at City Hall: despite the fact that Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans in New York City, no Democrat has won a race for mayor since 1989.

With de Blasio the heavy favorite to become the city’s 109th mayor, his wife, Chirlane McCray 58, an African American, is on the brink of becoming First Lady – perhaps the most influential mayoral spouse in city history. De Blasio promises she will be an “activist” First Lady.

Anne Sophie Leclere is a mayoral candidate in Rethel, in the Ardennes, Northern France. The mayoral candidate posted on her Facebook page an image of a baby monkey with a caption “at 18 months” and a picture of French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira with a caption “now.”

Envoye Special, who found the Christiane Taubira (left) and Leclere pictures, asked Leclere about the pictures and who said that it had nothing to do with racism. However, she went on to say “to be honest, I’d rather see her in the branches of a tree than in the government. Quite frankly, she’s a savage when she arrives with a devilish grin. But it has nothing to do with racism.”

Racism associated with Taubira has followed the trend of racism thrown at Congolese-born Prime Minister Cecile Kyenge, Italy’s first Black cabinet prime minister. Kyenge has been subjected to being called an orangutan and has had bananas thrown at her during a public appearance.

Enrico Letta named Kyenge prime minister in April, which makes her the first Black cabinet prime minister in the country’s history. The doctor, who is 49 years old, has endured a steady stream of death threats and abuse by rightwing Italians that goes to show the racism in the country.

One thing is for sure, the calling of “monkey” by Leclere is not the first of racist remarks by Italians against Black politicians in the country. Right-wing Italians have been giving out a steady stream of racist remarks against Black prime ministers long before the Taubira issue broke out and it may just be getting worse with the Leclere issue at hand with the public lime light.

ATTENTION FORMER COKE OVEN EMPLOYEES

If you or a family member worked in the Coke Oven Division at Bethlehem Steel or any other Coke Oven Facility in Western New York or elsewhere, you should consider the following: • Coke oven emissions are a potent cause of lung cancer and other cancers; • Coke oven emissions are composed of gases and dust, which are harmful to your lungs and skin; • Former coke oven workers, even if they smoked cigarettes, may have valuable claims that can be pursued in Court against companies such as Koppers and Wilputte.

If you believe you or a family member is suffering from or died as a result of a cancer from work on coke oven batteries, you should consult a lawyer.

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James Hightower III, a 7th grader from Milwaukee, joined The Boy Scouts when he was eight years old and now he is now the youngest African-American Eagle Scout in the country. An accomplishment the now twelve-year-old is proud of, “It’s awesome, it’s... I’ve impressed myself.” AS he should be, he did what only 7% of Boy Scouts do, and is five years younger than the average Eagle Scout. He earned more than double the number of merit badges required of the rank, so many he can barely keep track of them all! He wants to be an attorney, which of course, was sparked by one of his merit badges. There was a ceremony October 12th at St. Mark A.M.E Church to honor James Hightower III.

Attorney General Calls on Judge to Unseal Documents on ‘71 Attica Riot New York’s attorney general has asked a state judge to release sealed documents about the 1971 riot and retaking of Attica state prison in an effort to reveal the full history of the nation’s bloodiest prison rebellion and answer the questions of families whose loved ones died there.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman wants the court in Wyoming County to open hundreds of detailed pages about investigations into the five September days when inmates took control of the maximum-security prison in rural western New York until state troopers and guards stormed the facility.

In all, 11 staff and 32 inmates died - all but four shot by troopers and correction officers who fired hundreds of rounds in six minutes storming the prison’s D Yard on Sept. 13, 1971. An additional 89 men were wounded. The inmates were demanding better conditions and amnesty for the riot itself.Schiederman’s request was filed late Friday.

In 2005, the state reached a $12 million settlement with survivors and families of prison staff caught in the uprising. About 150 claims were filed. That followed a settlement for $8 million five years earlier with 502 former inmates and families of those killed or injured.

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Cancer Experts: Breastfeeding Protects Mothers, Children Experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) recommend that new mothers breastfeed their children for at least the first six months. They cite convincing evidence that this practice offers cancer protection to both mother and child.

According to AICR, new mothers can directly lower their own risk of both preand post-menopausal breast cancer by breastfeeding.

And children who are breastfed are less likely to become overweight or

AKA Debutante Information/ Interest Meeting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Phi Omega Chapter will be having an information/ interest meeting for interested parents and prospective debutantes, Thursday, November 7 at the House of 20 Pearls, 802 Kenmore Avenue, at 6 p.m. The 2014 Debutante Program theme is “ Pearls”: A Precious and Timeless Treasure”. The Debutante Program has been a memorable year long Development Program for over the past six decades.

It has impacted the lives of thousands of young women.

The primary purpose of the Debutante Program is to provide young women the opportunity to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and enjoy a very special camaraderie. parents and prospective debutantes and welcome all to attend. Edith M. Terrell and Sharon M. Bradley are president and vicepresident respectively of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Phi Omega Chapter; Teena Jackson is 2014 Debutante Chairman.

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obese, which in turn lowers their risk of several common cancers that have now been convincingly linked to excess body fat.

The full AICR recommendation reads: It’s best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to six months and then add other liquids and foods.

The most likely reason lactation lowers risk has to do with hormonal changes associated with breastfeeding, which delay the return of a new mother’s menstrual cycle. Women who experience fewer menstrual cycles over their lifetime tend to have lower risk for breast cancer.

Breastfeeding also causes physical changes to breast cells that may make them more resistant to the kind of mutations that can lead to cancer; this is also thought to play a role in protection.

According to the AICR report, breastfeeding a child probably reduces the chances that child will be overweight for at least the early years of childhood. This is important, because excess body fat in childhood tends to carry over into adulthood, and excess body fat is a convincing cause of six common cancers: colon, kidney, pancreas, endometrium, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and postmenopausal breast cancer.

Why does breastfeeding seem to protect against excess fat? Breastfed infants tend to have a slower growth pattern than babies fed from a bottle. Some experts believe that the lower protein content of breast milk helps “program” an infant’s body composition in ways that make obesity less likely later on. Substances that pass from mother to baby may also play a role, such as the appetite-regulating hormone

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ELECTION NOTICE

GENERAL ELECTION

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Polls Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Board of Elections Erie County, New York

716-858-7770 elections.erie.gov

POLITICAL PARTIES DEM Democratic REP Republican CON Conservative WF Working Families IND Independence GRE Green

Ralph M. Mohr Dennis E. Ward Commissioners of ELections

INDEPENDENT NOMINATING CF Children First LO Law & Order PR Progressive PP The People SU Sunshine TP Taxpayer CI Colden Integrity

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (14 Year Term) DEM CON WF Mark A. Montour 31 Fieldstone Ln Lancaster NY 14086

REP

Paul B. Wojtaszek

IND

20 Sherwood Ct N Tonawanda NY 14120

To The Voters Of Erie County The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for offices to be filled at the General Election to be held November 5, 2013, certified to, and filed in this office pursuant to the New York State Election Law. Six state proposals will be voted upon by everyone throughout the county. One local proposition will be voted upon in the Town of Concord, excluding the Village of Springville.

Changes in the office contests may occur due to Commissioner rulings and court actions.

CITY OF LACKAWANNA Councilman - 1st Ward (4 Year Term) DEM CON WF Abdulsalam K. Noman

29 Eaton St Lackawanna NY 14218

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John E. Ingram

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Andrea Z. Haxton

25 Church St Lackawanna NY 14218 20 Elm St Lackawanna NY 14218

Councilman - 2nd Ward (4 Year Term) DEM WF Annette Iafallo

275 Colton Ave Lackawanna NY 14218

REP

CON

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Louis S. Croce

79 Edna Pl Lackawanna NY 14218

SURROGATE JUDGE (10 Year Term) DEM REP CON Barbara Howe

Councilman - 3rd Ward (4 Year Term) DEM CON Joseph L. Jerge

FAMILY COURT JUDGE (10 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM REP CON Mary Giallanza Carney 88 Four Seasons Rd W Amherst NY 14226

CITY OF TONAWANDA Mayor (4 Year Term) DEM WF Rickie D. Davis Jr

146 Daven Dr Getzville NY 14068

REP

135 Montrose Ave Buffalo NY 14214

Councilmember - 1st Ward (2 Year Term) DEM Paul P. Brunner

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WF

IND

201 Gull Landing Buffalo NY 14202

IND

DEM REP WF IND

CON

Deanne M. Tripi

Joseph T. Jarzembek

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SHERIFF (4 Year Term) DEM Richard E. Dobson Sr REP

CON

IND

Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr

70 Griswold St Buffalo NY 14206

COUNTY LEGISLATOR (2 Year Term) 1st DISTRICT DEM Barbara Miller-Williams 236 Clinton St Buffalo NY 14204

Timothy R. Hogues

WF

1000 Jefferson Ave Buffalo NY 14204

2nd DISTRICT DEM WF Betty Jean Grant

100 Parkridge Ave Buffalo NY 14215

3rd DISTRICT DEM WF Lynn M. Marinelli

303 Edgewood Ave Buffalo NY 14223

REP

CON

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Jennifer P. Stergion

495 Amherst St, Upper Buffalo NY 14207

4th DISTRICT DEM WF William C. Conrad III

198 Abbington Ave Buffalo NY 14223

REP

CON

IND

488 Mill St Williamsville NY 14221

IND

196 Frederick Rd Tonawanda NY 14150

240 Grove St Tonawanda NY 14150

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Jonathan R. Juliano

IND

36 Clarence Harder Dr Tonawanda NY 14150

Councilmember - 3rd Ward (2 Year Term) DEM CON WF Richard A. Slisz

216 Niagara Shore Dr Tonawanda NY 14150

REP

John J. Hall

IND

129 Clinton St Tonawanda NY 14150

Councilmember - 4th Ward (2 Year Term) DEM CON WF Jenna N. Koch IND

431 Adam St Tonawanda NY 14150

Brian M. Jopp

REP

45 Kibler Dr Tonawanda NY 14150

TOWN OF ALDEN Supervisor (2 Year Term) REP CON IND Harry F. Milligan

859 Blossom Lea Dr Alden NY 14004

Councilman (4 Year Term) REP CON Ralph P. Witt

Edward A. Rath

93 Chapel Woods Williamsville NY 14221

7th DISTRICT DEM Patrick B. Burke

62 Duerstein St Buffalo NY 14210

Martin A. Ballowe

5497 George Dr. Hamburg NY 14075

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM JoAnne M. Bonsack

7130 Omphalius Rd Colden NY 14033

DEM

CON

REP

WF

REP IND

CON

Heidi M. Higgins

5545 Shero Rd Hamburg NY 14075

IND WF

Jay P. Boardway

6530 Fairlane Dr Boston NY 14025

Jeffrey A. Genzel

7033 Cole Rd Colden NY 14033

Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON Debra K. Bender WF

IND

9424 Boston State Rd Boston NY 14025

TOWN OF BRANT Supervisor (4 Year Term) DEM WF Donald L. Clark

1501 Milestrip Rd North Collins NY 14111

REP TP

CON

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Leonard K. Pero

1188 Brant Farnham Rd, PO Box 100 Brant NY 14027

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM WF Daniel B. Kujawinski

1925 Brant Rd North Collins NY 14111

Paulette R. Renaldo

DEM

WF

REP

CON

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Mark J. DeCarlo

REP

CON

IND

Jeffrey W. Gier

1809 Milestrip Rd North Collins NY 14111 11125 Mileblock Rd North Collins NY 14111 1918 Halley Rd North Collins NY 14111

Terry L. Caber

TP

683 Perry St, PO Box 186 Farnham NY 14061

Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM WF IND Debra A. Ritz GRN REP

10385 Mileblock Rd North Collins NY 14111

Clark H. Borngraber

CON

1007 Brant Farnham Rd Irving NY 14081

TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA Councilman (4 Year Term) (3 to be elected) DEM Diane M. Benczkowski

81 Cherrywood Dr Cheektowaga NY 14227

Timothy J. Meyers

DEM

136 Broad St Cheektowaga NY 14225

CON

REP

IND

Roger R. McGill Jr

13304 Railroad St Alden NY 14004

CON

WF

Stanley J. Kaznowski III

1427 Two Rod Rd Alden NY 14004

TOWN OF CLARENCE Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM Tracy L. Francisco

52 Charlestown Rd Amherst NY 14226

Barry A. Weinstein

3 Culpepper Rd Williamsville NY 14221

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM CON WF Patricia S. Dunne

256 Bernhardt Dr Amherst NY 14226

WF

James P. Rogowski

REP IND

TOWN OF AMHERST Supervisor (4 Year Term) DEM CON WF Mark A. Manna IND

WF

IND

11231 Westwood Rd Alden NY 14004

REP

CON

REP

Councilman (2 Year Term) REP CON IND Mary F. Riddoch

IND

6465 Kevinton Pl Boston NY 14025

REP IND

CON

1595 Lindan Dr Alden NY 14004

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TOWN OF BOSTON Supervisor (4 Year Term) DEM Gary E. Vara

DEM

50 Burroughs Dr Amherst NY 14226

4655 Pepperwood Ln Clarence NY 14031

CON

Charles M. Gilbert

Town Superintendent of Highways (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON Gary D. Wagner

6th DISTRICT DEM Alan K. Getter REP

WF

153 Frederick Rd Tonawanda NY 14150

Kevin R. Hardwick

Robert N. Anderson

IND

CON

Town Clerk (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON Debra A. Crist

5th DISTRICT DEM CON WF Thomas A. Loughran REP

215 Syracuse St Tonawanda NY 14150

Councilmember - 2nd Ward (2 Year Term) DEM CON WF Jackie A. Smilinich

186 Bidwell Pky Buffalo NY 14222

IND

82 Clinton St Tonawanda NY 14150

11523 Carpenter Rd, PO Box 243 South Wales NY 14139

Timothy B. Howard

3973 Sheldon Rd Orchard Park NY 14127

CON

Ronald J. Pilozzi

REP IND

COUNTY COMPTROLLER (4 Year Term) DEM WF Kevin P. Gaughan REP

178 Brookside Ter W Tonawanda NY 14150

IND

4365 Four Rod Rd East Aurora NY 14052

Bert D. Dunn

LO

179 S Shore Blvd Lackawanna NY 14218

CON

131 Strasmer Rd Depew NY 14043

Nicole M. Gawel

445 Lamarck Dr Cheektowaga NY 14225 WF

Richard J. Maisano

62 Greenway Blvd Cheektowaga NY 14225 69 W Sobieski St Cheektowaga NY 14225 19 Woodcliffe Ter Buffalo NY 14215

4142 Heather Dr Williamsville NY 14221

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CON

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Patrick W. Casilio

REP

CON

IND

Peter T. DiCostanzo

4434 Westwood Rd Williamsville NY 14221 4209 Foxwood Ln Williamsville NY 14221

Town Superintendent of Highways (4 Year Term) REP James A. Dussing 4675 Pine Manor Clarence NY 14031

REP

IND

Elias A. Farah

DEM

CON

CON

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Richard A. Zydel

REP

IND

Howard Dunning Cadmus

TOWN OF COLDEN Supervisor (4 Year Term) DEM REP IND James P. DePasquale

REP

IND

Steven D. Sanders

CON

42 Marsdale Rd Buffalo NY 14215 670 Mapleview Rd Cheektowaga NY 14225

8th DISTRICT DEM LO Wynnie L. Fisher

1342 Two Rod Rd Alden NY 14004

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CON

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Ted B. Morton

186 Messer Ave, PO Box 394 Depew NY 14043

Wesley S. Moore

WF

77 Kennedy Ct Lancaster NY 14086

9th DISTRICT DEM WF Michael R. Schraft

1430 Evergreen Dr Lakeview NY 14085

REP

CON

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Lynne Dixon

292 Prospect Ave Hamburg NY 14075

10th DISTRICT DEM WF Lauren M. Gray REP

CON

IND

REP

IND

451 Wood Acres Dr East Amherst NY 14051

Barbara S. Nuchereno

REP

18 Clarion Ct Williamsville NY 14221

TOWN OF AURORA Supervisor (2 Year Term) REP CON James J. Bach

26 Hickory Ln East Aurora NY 14052

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) REP CON Susan A. Friess

Annie M. Hoffman

9335 Partridge Rd Colden NY 14033

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM IND Ronald R. Fraser

7744 Center Rd West Falls NY 14170

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Patrick C. Murphy

CI

REP

CON

REP

CON

8693 Center Rd Holland NY 14080 IND

David J. Arcara

8815 Frantz Rd Colden NY 14033

Jesse M. Hrycik

8695 Lower East Hill Rd, PO Box 173 Colden NY 14033

Jennifer L. Okal

CI

10950 Darien Rd Holland NY 14080

Jolene M. Jeffe

Christopher M. Lane

CI

IND

David R. Majka

Kevin J. Keane

284 Potters Rd Buffalo NY 14220

14 Blaine Ave Buffalo NY 14208

PR

Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM CON WF Kara A. Buscaglia

8449 Stanfield Rd Colden NY 14033

CI

IND

Mayor (4 Year Term) DEM CON WF Byron W. Brown IND

265 Sunrise Blvd Williamsville NY 14221

REP

36 Larchmont Rd Buffalo NY 14214

CON

461 Washington Hwy Amherst NY 14226

14 Conner Ct West Seneca NY 14224

Joseph C. Lorigo

80 Highland Ave Orchard Park NY 14127

DEM REP WF IND

271 Glen Oak Dr East Amherst NY 14051

19 Naples Dr West Seneca NY 14224

CITY OF BUFFALO City Court Judge (10 Year Term) (2 to be elected) DEM REP CON Debra L. Givens IND

Ramona D. Popowich

Town Superintendent of Highways (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON Paul J. Clarkson

11th DISTRICT REP CON IND John J. Mills

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Sergio R. Rodriguez

632 Hopkins St, PO Box 806 Buffalo NY 14220

7 Ravine Ct East Aurora NY 14052

CON

1745 Lewis Rd South Wales NY 14139 448 Linden Ave East Aurora NY 14052 1096 Sweet Rd East Aurora NY 14052

Town Clerk (4 Year Term) DEM WF Colleen M. Siener

1040 Sweet Rd East Aurora NY 14052

REP

CON

Martha L. Librock

206 Sycamore St East Aurora NY 14052

Town Justice (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON Jeffrey P. Markello IND

232 Glenridge Rd East Aurora NY 14052

Town Superintendent of Highways (4 Year Term) DEM REP CON David M. Gunner IND

547 Ridge Ave East Aurora NY 14052

IND

8350 Irish Rd Colden NY 14033

John J. Peplin Jr

8761 Knapp Rd West Falls NY 14170

TOWN OF COLLINS Supervisor (2 Year Term) REP CON IND David F. Tessmer

14762 Wilson Rd Collins NY 14034

Councilman (4 Year Term) (2 to be elected) REP CON IND Mary A. Clark 2985 Vail Rd Gowanda NY 14070

REP

CON

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Janet L. Vogtli

14481 Bagdad Rd Collins NY 14034

Town Clerk (4 Year Term) DEM CON Dawn M. Spires

14734 Route 62 Gowanda NY 14070

REP

Becky Jo Summers

3698 Route 39, PO Box 183 Collins Center NY 14035

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8 Baptist World Day of Prayer Great Lakes Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary will observe the Baptist World Day of Prayer Monday, November 4, at the Calvary Baptist Church 1184 Genesee Street Sis. Eliza Davis-Jones is President; Pastor William Gillison, Moderator and Pastor Quinton Chad Foster, host pastor.

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Voices of Methodism

Voices of Methodism will celebrate their 29th Anniversary on Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. at the Durham Memorial ABM.E. Zion Church, 174 E. Eagle St. Special recognition will be made to pastors of Methodist Churches. Join usas we lift the Savior up! Rev. George C. Woodruff, host pastor.

Bro. Nolan Thomas, VOM president.

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Rocking Jazz On A Friday Night!

By Celeste Lawson

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n Friday night (October 18), the Anchor Bar was jumping and filled to brim with good vibes and old friends who came out to see hometown girl, Ann “Faith” Harris, perform with saxophonist Bilal

Abdullah and his band, The Jazz Example. It was a high-energy night with Faith singing well-loved standards on each set. A couple of tunes from her own new CD “The Time Is Right” were added for good measure on the second set of the evening.

In addition to the great music, much of the fun was

connecting with so many old friends who were fans, followers, and members of Imani Music Workshop, the multi-disciplined ensemble that was Buffalo’s tour de force during the 1970s when the love and appreciation of Black expression was reaching new heights, and Imani was making its own mark under the artistic guidance of Ann “Faith” Harris. This included a spontaneous and surprise recitative moment with poet, Tasleem (Jackie Diggs),here from Florida visiting family, and who attended the event with long-time friend and renown Buffalo poet, Celes Tisdale.

The really cool thing about Friday night was that it set the stage for a major performance next month when Faith will return to Buffalo to perform with Bilal and the Jazz Example on Saturday, November 30 (Thanksgiving weekend) at the Metropolitan located at 1670 Main Street in Buffalo.

This event will showcase Faith’s new CD, and allow her to show off the full spectrum of her composing and vocal talents. The evening, aptly titled “Music ,Muse and Martinis” is a celebration of Faith’s CD, and is a ticketed event that features an open bar consisting of beer, wine and martinis along with a spread of savory hors d’oeuvres.

The musicians who are

Faith and Bilal

part of The Jazz Example include Lester Robinson on drums, Tim Clark on trumpet, Chuck Buffamonte on guitar, Greg Piontek on bass, Doug“Trigger” Gaston on keyboards, and our main man Bilal Abdullah, on saxophone.

Tickets for the November performance can be purchased in advance by visiting Faith’s website at http://faith-harris.com, and are $25. If you wait and purchase tickets at the door they will be $30, so taking advantage of the advance price is encouraged. Faith and Bilal will perform two

party over here!! *The Little Black Dress Party, Friday, November 8 from 6-10 p.m., Buffalo Live Main & Minnesota; Donation $10- and Doris Records.

shows, the first one at 9 p.m. and the second at 10:30 pm, so the evening will be a full one!

Needless to say, the message is: mark your calendar and save the date! This promises to be a real fun night, a reunion of friends, a celebration of creativity, and a good old Nickel City welcome home party for Ann “Faith” Harris where she can be the jazz songbird she just loves to be!

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VOTE Nov. 5

ew York Times best selling author and film producer Tariq Nasheed, director of the film series Hidden Colors, will be in Buffalo on Friday, November 1, at the invitation of Columnist Eva M. Doyle. He will show his film Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin at the Market Arcade Theater and Arts Center located at 639 Main Street at 6 p.m.

Hidden Colors 2.

Hidden Colors 2 is the follow

up to the critically acclaimed 2011 documentary about the untold history of people of African and aboriginal descent. This installment of Hidden Colors goes into topics such as: The global African Presence, The Science of Melanin, The Truth About the Prison Industrial Complex, How thriving Black Economic Communities Were Undermined in Americ, The Hidden Truth About Native Americans and much more.

Tickets for this important film are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tariq Nasheed is an author, film producer, and director. He is a New Nasheed is also a fashion designer and has written five top selling books including "Play or Be Played" and "The Elite Way" about dating, relationships, and social interactions.

He has appeared on numerous television shows on MTV, VH1, Fox News, NBC, BET and many other programs and is a regular

ON STAGE

Wayne Shorter

November 21, UB Center for the Arts; tickets @ Center Box Office; for info; 645-2787

World Blues

Featuring Taj Mahal, Nov. 1, UB Center for the Arts; tickets @ Center Box Office; 645-2787

Saturday LIVE

@ The Historic Colored Musicians Club, Rockaz, Sat. Nov. 2 , 8:30 p.m., followed by open mic; host Larry Salter.Admission $5.

The Beautiful Music Band

featuring “Peaches,” Saturday November 2,9,16 & 23 (Thanksgiving Celebration) and December 21 (Christmas Party) & Dec. 28 at The New Humboldt Inn, E. Delavan & Humboldt Parkway; lso playing at the Seneca Niagara Casino Middle Stage, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22.

Tariq Nasheed

speaker on the lecture circuit around the country. His popular clothing/accessory line, called Tariq Elite, features some of the clothing from the Tariq Elite line recently featured by boxing champ Floyd Mayweather's camp on the Showtime television show All Access.

Tariq is currently working on the 3rd installment of the popular Hidden Colors series entitled "Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism." He will be available prior to the film in the theater lobby to meet the community.

Tickets for the film can be obtained at the Market Arcade Theater. For more information on additional locations for the purchase of tickets you can call 8476010 or 507-5280.

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Bill Ransom Inducted Into 2013 New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame ALBANY, NY- Bill Ransom recently retired President and GM of Granite Broadcasting WKBW-TV is one of five inductees into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

The induction ceremony will take place in New York City at The Paley Center for Media on November 7, 2013.

Bill served as President and GM of WKBW-TV, the ABC affiliate serving Buffalo, NY since 1995. He also served as Corporate Sr. VP of the Northeast region for Granite Broadcasting Corporation.

Mr. Ransom has a long and highly successful career in broadcasting working in Philadelphia, Boston and New York.

Generous with his time, Bill served on the boards of directors for numerous organizations and is a Past Chairman of the NYSBA. Currently Bill serves as a board member of the Shea’s Theatre Organization. In 2001, he was recognized by the National Federation for Just Communities for his outstanding leadership and devoted service to the Buffalo community.

The Dodge Brothers?

Democratic candidate for Erie county comptroller Kevin P. Gaughan says that incumbent County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw is dodging the opportunity to debate him.

Don’t feel bad Mr. Gaughan, Progressive/Republican mayoral candidate Sergio Rodriguez is accusing the incumbent Mayor Byron Brown of the same thing. Although the two have sparred in three-way debates during the primary, Mr. Brown has refused to debate Mr. Rodriguez one-on-one leading up to next Tuesday’s General Election.

VOTE NOVEM BER 5TH!

Please Vote Nov. 5th for Our Erie County Candidates Vote 1A

Vote 5A

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Mark Montour

Dick Dobson

Kevin Gaughan

for NYS Supreme Court Justice

for Erie County Sheriff

for Erie County Comptroller

Our Democratic Team!

Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm. For a ride to the polls, call Erie County Democratic Headquarters at 716/853-2511 www.ecdems.com

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14 Residents of First Ward Urged to Vote Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to ask the residents of the First Ward to help me to help our community on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. You, the citizens of the 1st ward, will have the opportunity to select who is to represent our community.

As of now, in the General Election, we have three candidates: former councilwomen Miss. Andrea Haxston the incumbent Mr. Abdul Noman, and myself.

We all seek to be the 1st Ward Councilman but it is the residents of the 1st ward who must decide the future. If you are willing to give me the opportunity to work for you, I will continue to do my best to serve the interests of the whole community. I will continue to work on issues that affect us every day, not just during political season.

If you feel that the 1st ward has benefitted from these past four years with the representation of Mr. Noman, then I will most likely not get your vote. If you feel that former councilwomen Andrea Haxston will represent you with the same zest she did the last time she was in office, then you will likely vote for her. I am there for every meeting, studying public policy, issues and concerns, preparing my homework in advance.

I will continue to make sure that those who try to divide our community by race, and false statement will not succeed. I will also inform the residents – all the residents – of what is going on in City Hall, by hosting regular quarterly meetings whether you live in Bethlehem Park, Glover Garden, or Center Street.Not just empty promises! If you want a candidate to help his entire community become stronger and really tackles the issues in our daily lives, then please come out on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 and vote for John Ingram for 1st ward Councilman of the City of Lackawanna.

Thank you – John Ingram

Hua Hu Ching 31 Weapons are the tools of violence; All decent men detest them.

Weapons are the tools of fear; A decent man will avoid them except in the direst necessity and, if compelled, will use them only with the utmost restraint.

Peace is his highest value.

If the peace has been shattered, how can he be content?

His enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.

He doesn’t wish them personal harm.

Nor does he rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men.

He enters a battle gravely, with sorrow and with great compassion, as if he were attending a funeral.

-TenThe ego is a monkey

catapulting through the jungle; Totally fascinated by the realm of the senses, it swings from one desire to the next, one conflict to the next, one self-centered idea to the next. If you threaten it. it actually fears for its life.Let this money go.

Let the senses go. Let desires go.

Let conflicts go.Let ideas go.

Let the fiction of life and death go.

Just remain in the center, watching.

And then forget that you are there.

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Holding Center Politics and the Good Old Boys Network Dear Editor: In my previous two articles I stated that I was one of the nine candidates who interviewed for the position of Superintendent of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Holding Center. I along with the other eight candidates was interviewed by the Superintendent Selection Committee for this position. After careful consideration and evaluation, the Superintendent Selection Committee agreed that all of the candidates represented a wealth of expertise and professionalism. However, the candidate with the least experience, either on the job or educationally was selected by this Superintendent Selection Committee. How did this happen, let’s take a closer look.

The Superintendent Selection Committee was composed of five well known professionals including a City of Buffalo Common Council Official Darius G. Pridgen and an Erie County Legislator Timothy R. Hogues. First question the general public would like to know is, who served on this Superintendent Selection committee and why all of the secrecy. Is this not the type of information that is supposed to be open to the public especially when you are interviewing an appointed public position? Second question, who were the other candidates and what were their qualifications and ranking for the position of Superintendent? Is this not public information also? The answer, the Superintendent Selection Committee was set up and hand selected by the Erie County Sheriff, Sheriff Howard. Most if not all of the members on this Committee were unaware of why they were selected and for what purpose this committee was convened. This so called Superintendent Selection Committee was not authorized by Erie County Government or the Erie County Public Safety Advisory Board. The entire dog and pony show was staged and presented by the Sheriff Tim Howard Show.

My question to the Superintendent Selection Committee is this; when Sheriff Howard hand picked you, did he or his Command Staff inform you or even make you aware of the fact that there were three positions to be filled and not just the Superintendent? The1st Deputy Superintendent and 2nd Deputy Superintendent positions of the Holding Center should have also been included and publicized. My guess is he only informed you about one position, that of Superintendent and after you selected Thomas Diina as the Superintendent Sheriff Howard proceeded to fill the 1st Deputy Superintendent position and the 2nd Deputy Superintendent position with whom he wanted; Michael Reardon and John Rodriguez respectively. Note these two men interviewed for the Superintendent position.

When Sheriff Howard personally advised the Superintendent Selection Committee to remain quiet and secretive about the entire process, did you as a member of this Superintendent Selection Committee not question the ethical or legality of remaining quiet and secretive when you are filling an appointed public position such as Superintendent of the Holding Center. I guess you can say that Sheriff Tim Howard is an equal opportunist when it comes to disrespect and deceit towards the citizens of Erie County and Government Officials. Being elected Sheriff does not place an individual above the Law. Sheriff Howard’s entire term has been one of outright lies and deception. DUTY, HONOR, SERVICE, and INTEGRITY have no meaning to the Howard administration.

My congratulations to the new union leadership of local 264 Deputy Russo and the recently promoted Captain Botello.

Watch your back and stay strong. This is all I can say when you are dealing with an administration with no honor. To be continued.

Larry C. Garrison, Jr. Erie County Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Retired VOTE NOVEMBER 5!

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By Michael Walker November 5th is a time that matters to you and me It’s Election Day, a way for us to respond to the powers that be.

So here’s some advice to have while you make the trip Because the last thing you want to see at your job is a pink slip.

Vote because of our ancestors, who fought to give us hope They didn’t side with Democrats or Republicans they fought for the right to vote.

Don’t vote based on color, don’t vote based on race Because if there’s corruption in the city the worst thing for that person to have is your face.

Vote for people who are responsible not for the material possessions he or she presents Because a pocket full of dollars is good to no one if they don’t have any cents (sense).

Vote because it’s the people who prove if the system works or fails Vote for people who are legit not for individuals who love to ride others coat tails.

Conduct research concerning each election every office and position can play a major part Because if a sucker is born every minute then what does that mean for those who love to be in the dark?

Ranked 3rd in poorest city, 11th in violence is there any hope? The answer is simple Vote Buffalo Vote!

Breastfeeding Continued leptin. Finally, because breastfed babies are not encouraged to ‘finish the bottle,” they may learn to self-regulate their calorie intake in ways more closely suited to their body’s needs.

But to maximize the health benefits to both mother and infant, the AICR panel recommends breastfeeding “exclusively” for the first six months. This means the infant should ideally receive no other food or drink including water) at all during that time. But the CDC figures show that only 11 percent of women who gave birth in 2004 were breastfeeding exclusively at the six-month mark.

The longer babies receive breast milk exclusively, the longer they receive immune benefits and good nutrition (without excess calories.) At about the six-month mark, however, babes begin to require additional sources of nutrition, so other foods should be added. “In terms of anti-cancer benefits for both mother and infant, the longer breastfeeding continues, the better-within reason,” said Collins.

The AICR experts stress that mothers who choose not to breastfeed can make other lifestyle choices about diet, weight and activity level that will lower risk for themselves and their baby. Visit http://wvw.aicr.org for comprehensive advice about lowering risk.

AICRs recommendation to breastfeed reflects a new direction in cancer prevention research called the life-course approach, which concerns itself with the impact of early life events on cancer risk much later on.

Learn more about babies and breastfeeding. Join us at Durham’s Central City Baby Café 200 E. Eagle Street every Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Supper is on us.

For more information call Doris at 885-6348.

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Why We Must Vote Where is the Water? on November 5th!

Update On The MLK Water Feature:

It’s Coming!

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By Samuel A. Herbert

n behalf of the Coalition To Save MLK Park, we first would like to thank the Challenger Community News for asking the public question "Where Is the Water?" concerning the MLK Park Reflecting Pond during the fall and spring seasons. It's October and we still see no water.

We would also like to thank the Buffalo News, for their further investigation of this issue by asking City of Buffalo officials, why is there no water. The direct targeted public pressure of the Coalition to Save MLK Park seeking answers to the reason why the basin is not full with water - a feature which is part of the comprehensive design was the result of no return phone calls from Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Steven J. Stepniak.

We have since heard from the Commissioner and can now update the public: *First, the splash pad system is being winterizing and the pipes are filled with antifreeze . *Second, there are 300 spray heads which had to be capped and that is done. *Third, the new main on and off water value has been put into the ground, connecting to the main city water line.

This is the last week of October, fall is almost over.

City of Buffalo officials are now telling the Coalition to save MLK Park, they expect the basin to be filled with water, and for its lights and powerful fountains to be turned on by late October or early November.

We hope this is true. But in light of this administration’s history as it relates to the project, seeing is believing!

Public pressure on behalf of the Coalition resulted in positive action. Contactors and city workers were out in the park getting the work done, the day after the Challenger broke the question (Where Is The Water).

This is a 4.5 million dollar comprehensive water feature, paid for with tax payers money. During the summer months our splash pad should be up and running until all the public schools are open. In the fall and spring seasons a reflecting pond then takes its place. The basin will be used as an ice rink during cold winter months, if the temperatures drop enough (the design of the system dose not make its own ice).

When we move as one community, we all raise. I'm looking forward to sitting in MLK Park and reflecting over the water and seeing the lights on in MLK Park basin this week October 31, or the first week in November 2013. Mayor Brown, get it done! It's election time! Come Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5th - we want to see water, and lights!

(Mr. Herbert is Chairman of the Coalition To Save MLK Park)

"The two parties have combined against us to nullify our power by a ‘gentleman's agreement' of non-recognition, no matter how we vote ...

May God write us down as asses if ever again we are found putting our trust in either the Republican or the Democratic Parties."

-- W.E.B. DuBois (1922)

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

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bout 15 years ago, after I had become involved in the political arena, I noticed something very strange about Buffalo politics.

Once the partisan primaries were over in September, there seemed to be no political activity, beyond that, in the city. In communities outside of Buffalo, you had Republican, Democratic and sometimes Conservative and Independence Party candidates duking it out to see who would win in the November General Election.

Also it was noticed that the only activity after the Primary Election in Buffalo occurred only in those years when there Betty Jean were congressional or presidential GRANT elections, or when, for example in 2005, Republican-backed candidate Kevin Helfer ran against Byron Brown for the Mayor of Buffalo.

There was indeed, a lot of activity and a lot of political sparring around that particular election.

Simply put, the Republican Party does not want to wake up the largely Democratic voting bloc in the city so it discourages its members from challenging candidates for positions such as councilmember and mayor and county legislator whose districts are situated mainly in Buffalo. This is the reason why legislators such as Lynne Marinelli of Tonawanda and Tom Loughran of Amherst have opponents in next month’s General election and a city-based county legislator such as myself, has no opponent in the November 5th Election. The reason the Republicans do this is fairly simple and really wise, in a roundabout way.

Buffalo voters are more than one third of the whole county’s total number. If mostly all of Buffalo voters turn out to vote, they could sway the election results in county-wide races. This was seen in the County Executive’s election two years ago. Mark Poloncarz lost the majority of votes cast in almost every city, town and village in Erie County with the exception of Lackawanna, Cheektowaga and Buffalo. Fact is, he won the City of Buffalo, especially the Eastside of Buffalo, with such a huge margin that he was able to pull out a commanding victory. If Buffalo’s votes had remained at the low 20% level (the dismal percentage of citizens who voted in the recent September Primary), Chris Collins would still be our County Executive!

Buffalo’s Common Council members and city-based county legislators, such this writer, will not draw a competitor in a city-based race because the Republicans do want our city numbers to influence county- wide races such as the ones we have now for Erie County Sheriff, County comptroller and State Supreme Court Judge. So in order to assist their candidates to be competitive in city with a 2-1 Democratic voter advantage, they forego the task of running Republican candidates who would be hard pressed to win and who by running, might make it more difficult for their Republican county-wide candidates to be successful.

So what are Republicans doing right now? I don’t really know but if I were one of them, I would be hoping and praying that Buffalo, and especially the Eastside of Buffalo, would just sleep out this election. They know we slept out the Primary Election and I am sure they believe – or at least Continued Page 16

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Are they rotten to the core? Specifically, the Common Core Standards (CCS) are increasingly being questioned and protested.

English Language Arts (ELA), Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, Technical Subjects and Mathematics for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 are included. The NYS Education Department – imposed the learning standards – for the purpose of getting students college and career ready. (Adoption of them was necessary for the State by Kat Massey to receive Race to the Top federal funds.)

SPEAK OUT

At a glance, the “CCS” seem innocent and practical.

Basically, they define what students should understand and be able to do, so teachers and parents can help them.

Curriculum or teaching methods are not dictated by them.

Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, (at a journalists convention) stated, “I believe the Common Core State Standards may prove to be the single greatest thing to happen to public education in America since Brown versus Board of Education . . . .” “They give teachers room to innovate.” “Tight on goals but loose on means.” (“That’s the opposite of the No Child Left Behind structure.”)

Opponents say: They are enmeshed in a one-size-fits all academic straightjacket. There’s nothing in them that has a relationship to careers. They lack recognition of numerous students special needs. A trial of the strengths or weakness was not done before production began. Due to the much harder tests, some students may give up instead of trying harder. The teaching modules surpass general guidelines – detailed instructions direct when and how questions are asked – and specific texts must be used.

(Secretary Duncan denies Federal hands in any textbook selections for any school, teacher or district. The NYS Education Department indicates it’s the responsibility of each school district to select textbooks and instructional materials.)

Significant numbers of suburban parents and teachers are at the forefront of the push-back. It’s substantially influenced by the dismal outcome of the first tests based on the new standards. That’s not to suggest that their counterparts in Buffalo are complacent or unconcerned.

(Note 1: Only 31 percent of “New York State” students, in grades 3 through 8, passed the 2013 math and reading tests. That challenges the often floated synopsis that many urban students achievement shortfalls are primarily poverty related. Clearly, a thorough examination of the educational process is needed.)

Are the expectations sensible and appropriate? One aim is for Kindergarteners to decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way (by using objects or drawings) and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (examples: 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).

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continued in which they appear. For example: what moment in a story an illustration represents. They would be assisted by “prompting and support.”

(Note 2: A source for information about the common core standards is www.corestandards.org.)

“CCS” statewide informational forums with John King, NYS Education Commissioner, are resuming. They had been abruptly cancelled – when unruly attendees in Poughkeepsie – demonstrated their strong opposition to the standards and restricted period (20 minutes) for questions. The heated public outcry and a band of parents seeking his resignation probably inspired his hasty reconsideration.

(Sidebar: Notice the difference in his response. He was steadfast in his refusal to visit East High and Lafayette for a first-hand view. But, he toured Amherst High School.

Apparently, he needs to be reminded, in Buffalo, like he was in Poughkeepsie, that he is a public servant.)

LOVELY WARREN continued seven years ago, and was elected president by her council peers. Among the boards she serves on is the board of the Rochester Economic Development Corporation. She has been in a unique position to recognize the considerable and growing divide in Rochester between the neighborhood and downtown investment and to understand that a city so divided cannot progress in this day and age. Her proposals will finally begin bridging the gap by bringing city residents and businesses together in ways that previous leaders have failed to do.

I cannot help but note Rochester has spent the last two years holding “Conversations on Race.” Now, for the first time in twenty years, an African American woman wins the Democratic primary, and some people are trying to push forward an agenda that promotes the status quo. Now is an excellent opportunity to stop holding conversations and challenge those who may have some concerns about Lovely’s claim to leadership. They did not hold men to those same concerns when they took office over the last several decades with more narrow experiences. It is time to stop talking and ACT. Lovely has been endorsed by a growing number of city groups and residents including Mayor Richards. Sounds like a slam dunk you might say. Not so fast, there are forces who talk a good game when it comes to city residents taking charge of their futures, but have yet to prove their commitment to the core neighborhoods in this city. Some appointees of the current mayor decided to challenge Lovely’s win by urging city residents to vote for Richards who remains on a secondary line on the November ballot.

These forces (at least two city hall employees who serve at the pleasure of the mayor), are soliciting funds to promote a candidate -Richards - who says he does not want the job.

Richards says, “I am done with this.”

“Do I want to be mayor?”

“I want to be a grandfather more.”

In the spirit of Douglas and Anthony, Let all Rochester voters, rise up and elect Lovely Warren, Mayor of Rochester New York. Cast your votes for her on November 5. If you will be out of town on the fifth, cast an absentee ballot at the board of elections office before November 5.

Don’t let this opportunity escape the citizens of Rochester to elect this Mayor who will unite the community of Rochester. She is qualified, has Albany experience, city hall experience. And she WANTS to be Mayor.

Dr. Ruth Scott is former president of the Rochester NY City Council , former candidate for mayor and President and CEO of Scott Associates Consulting Inc.

WHY WE MUST VOTE continued

seriously hoping - that we have not learned from our recent political history.

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EATERIES The Corner Store Deli & Grill 1733 Genesee * 895-2009 Tomatoes 1393 Kensington*835-3663

ELECTRICAL EMPIRE ELECTRIC 716-634-0330

HAIR SALONS Althea’s Hair To Go Natural 727 Main St. (716) 883-2000 www.hairtogo.com

PHONE SERVICE Boost Mobile 1286 E. Delavan (716) 551-0304 360 Eggert Rd. (716) 939-3900 Town Gardens Plaza (716) 768-3887

PHOTOGRAPHY Princess Photography (716) 563-0994 ICU Photography 716-578-3462

Zawadi Books 2460 Main St.* 903-6740 holleykenneth@yahoo.com

Anointed Hands African Hair Braiding 369 Trenton Ave. 939-5077 (Macy)

Garland Studios LLC 716-471-2476 www.fgarlandstudios.com

CAR WASH

Chanel’s 2462 Main Street * 563.9575

Let’s tell them that,”You may have shut down our government over some foolishness but you will not shut down the voters in our city!”

Fast Eddie Hand Car Wash 1736 Fillmore* 891-5575

Woody & Manuel’s AFRO STYLES 862 E Delavan * 896-9386

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On Tuesday, November 5th, vote like your life and livelihood depend on it.

And, in reflecting on the current and future mess in our nation’s capitol; our economic stability and right to affordable health care may really depend on how many people of modest means are exercising their right to vote!

Cookieland Group Day Care 24 Barthel Miss Cookie*893-0590

Karen’s Salon & Spa 413 Jefferson Ave. 812-9666

(Betty Jean Grant is the Chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature.)

BOOK STORES

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

DELI / VARIETY Grant’s Variety Shop 1055 E. Ferry St. 893-0704

Miracle Tranition 2 3339 Genesee * 481-1321 Serenity Hair Boutique 221 Jefferson Ave. (716) 812-0663

Majadi Enterprises, Inc. Willie A. Price CSI 716-316-7776

PRINTING Totem8 Design + Print (716) 404-9258

TAILORS Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633

HAIR SUPPLY

WINDOWS

Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247

Priced Right Windows USA 710 Kensington Ave. (716) 833-2500 578-7873TAILOR

INSURANCE Able Insurance Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. (716) 883-5212 Joseph Burch Insurance 4180 Bailey Avenue (716) 830-3417

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Welcome Home Veterans At Buffalo Veterans Day On Saturday, November 9, Veterans groups, civic groups and other Veteran supporters will march in the 2013 Veterans Day

Parade in Buffalo. Lineup is at Delaware Avenue and Edward Street with step off at 11 a.m. travelling down Delaware Avenue, ending at

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Over 25 groups have registered to march to date and more are welcome to participate.

Groups have until November 2 to register with an email to Kasmer03@aol.com. Please use “Veterans” as the subject to the message.

Parade coordinators VA Western New York Healthcare System, VETSHERD Inc. and the city of Buffalo encourage the public to come out and show support by “welcoming home” all who have served in the military and thank them for their freedom.

Parade marshals are Debbera Ransom, Army Veteran and Roscoe Brown, Marine Veteran both from Buffalo. For more information call 862-8753 or visit www.buffalo.va.gov or www.facebook.com/ VAWesternNY.

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Installer-Full time, High School diploma and experience in construction/home repair, NYS clean, valid driver’s license. Responsible for installation of energy conservation measures such as insulation, caulk, weatherstrip, etc. Please summit a copy of your most recent resume and 2 references by November 1, 2013 to S. Shears, Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., 1521 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. EOE

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The NFTA is currently looking for qualified bus operators seeking steady employment, guaranteed increases along with a comprehensive benefit package. Qualifications: Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. NYS Commercial Driver’s License, Class B minimum with passenger and airbrake endorsements, or permit for same, with ability to obtain full license within 8 weeks of employment.

Customer service orientated, professional and outgoing.

Interested individuals may download an application at www.nfta.com or stop in at our Open House, Thursday, November 14th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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Nutrition Outreach Educator - Full-time (Non-Exempt) Qualifications: B. S. Degree in human services field or associates degree plus 3 years experience in human services or related field, computer literate, NYS valid driver’s license/car, excellent communication/public speaking skills essential. Responsibilities: Provide outreach, advocacy, information, referral, follow-up to individuals/families applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (food stamp) Program. Travel is required.Please send resume and 2 references by November 4, 2013 to S. Shears, Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., 1521 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. EOE

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SAFETY OFFICER

Job 163-13-N

Duties: Under the direction of the Manager of System Safety & Security and the Director of HSEQ this position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the branch. This position supports the manager in the administrative work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the Authority’s occupational and operational safety and security programs. Administers and oversees the Authority’s Industrial and Occupational Safety programs; e.g. Respiratory Fit, Blood Bourne Pathogen, and Hearing Conservation programs. Provides subject matter expertise as it relates to safety to the Director of HSEQ and business support centers.

Quals: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, or a closely related field and three to five (3 to 5) years of experience in occupational or operational safety and/or security field with supervisory responsibilities. Qualify for and maintain certifications as a Bus Accident Investigator as required by New York State and administered by the PTSB. Professional certifications in safety such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or OHST strongly desired.

Interested persons should visit www.nfta.com to view complete job description.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and NFTA-Metro employment application (available at www.nfta.com) to: NFTA-Metro Human Resources - Job #163-13-N 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Application Deadline: November 15, 2013 Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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2013 Kwanzaa Celebration will be held on Wednesdays at the Baobab Cutural Center 728 University Avenue from 5-6pm October 9th December 18th. Join us to plan an exciting and wonderful Kwanzaa Celebration!

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Judah World Red Carpet Event Judah World Music Group presents “A Red Carpet Blockbuster Event” for the 4th anniversary celebration and CD release of Rochester’s own gospel sensation Judah on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Miracle Deliverance Church, 69 Whitney St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Children 11-15 only $5 at the door.

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The Devoted Disciples: A Gospel Drama November 1st and 2nd, at the Wilson Foundation Academy (Madison), 200 Genesee Street, doors open at 6pm with a 6:30pm curtain time. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show. Groups of 10 or more receive a discount. Tickets can be purchased at Mood Makers Books, Village Gate Plaza, Rochester, NY (585) 271-7010, online at Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) or by calling (585) 748-7727.

Ujima Rochester to Host 2013 Conference Ujima Rochester’s 2013 Conference A Time for Healing, will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, at the Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street. Rochester.Learn more and register online at www.upliftingouryouth. webs.com. For questions call 585-770-0536 or the Baobab Cultural Center at 585-5632145.

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Wednesday October 30 Erie County Sheriff Candidates Night: 5:30-7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave.; invited candidates – Richard Dobson, Bert Dunn and Timothy Howard; free and open to the pubic; hosted by We are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment Group; 602-5877.

ECC Fall Open House: 4-7 p.m., City Campus, 8511ECC. Board of the Westminster Community Charter School Public Meeting: 3 p.m., M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza, 19th Floor.

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted

by Buffalo United Front.

Thursday October 31 Re-Election Masquerade Party Fundraiser for Legislator Betty Jean Grant: 5:30-8 p.m., New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave; Donation $25, $50 & $100; 602-5977 for info.

Friday November 1 Hidden Colors 2 Screening & Guest Artist/Director Tariq Nasheed: Market Arcade Theatre, 6 p.m. ; hosted by Eva Doyle` Celebrate Men Moving Forward Awards Dinner: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 6 p.m. Tickets $40; 835-9549 for info. No tickets sold at the door.

Saturday November 2 WUFO Masquerade Party: 7 p.m., Buffalo Arts Studio, Tri-Main Bldg., 5th Floor, 2595 Main St.; tickets $15 @ WUFO, 89 LaSalle Ave; 8341-080; www.wufoam.com Free Seminar “Secrets of Successful Grant Writing”: 9 – 11 a.m., St. John Towers, 865 Michigan Ave.; hosted by Gwen Curry; 491-5745 for more info.

P.E.A.C.E., Inc. 10th Anniversary Celebration: Salvatore’s Italian Gardens 6461 Transit Road, Depew, 6 p.m. Tickets $50 per person.

For more info. 218-5596.

Promises Beauty Salon 1st Annual Sweet Tooth Gala: 80 Durham Ave., 2 p.m., donation $5; for tickets and info 896-4585 .

Asata Shakur Liberation day: documentary “Eyes of the Rainbow”, 7 p.m., burning Books, 420 Connecticut St. Buffalo.

Buffalo Public Schools Elementary Admissions Testing: Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts (grades 5-8) 450 Masten St., 8 a.m.

“It Takes A Village” Basket Auction: Niagara Falls Housing Authority to Benefit Youth Programing, 1-5 p.m., N.F. Housing Authority Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth Street; (716) 285-5374.

Monday November 4 Buffalo Urban League Silent Auction Gift Giving Party: Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 5:307:30 p.m. to benefit the Urban League Scholarship Program; (716)250-2423.

Opening of The Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post #24 Veterans Day Exhibit: On going thru November 8, Buffalo City Hall.

Tuesday November 5 ELECTION DAY! DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Wednesday November 6 Hutch Tech High School Admissions Testing: 8:15 a.m., 256 S. Elmwood ECC Fall Open House: South Campus, 4-7 p.m., 851-1ECC.

Assata Shakur Liberation Day!

Including a screening of the documentary, Eyes of the Rainbow. 7pm, Saturday, November 2, Burning Books, 420 Connecticut Street.

see you at the events!

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