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Rochester SummerFest! F or the third consecutive year, the Team E Foundation Inc. will present: Project R.O.C. (Rejuvenating Our City), Friday July 13 through Sunday July 15. The weekend will include a basketball tournament (Ryan Center—School #33) officiated by NBA referee Eric Lewis. The final day of the tournament will include a championship game being held at the Blue Cross Arena along with a Celebrity Basketball Game featuring Camron, Bobby V, Shawty Lo, Branden Albert and more. This year’s festivities are being sponsored by the City of Rochester and WDKX. In addition to the basketball tournament, a host of national recording artist will round out the Summerfest. Coming to the stage this year are chart-topping artist: Bobby V, Melanie Fiona, Elle Varner,
The Manhattans (above) & Ray, Goodman and Brown (right) will bring exciting old school classics to Summerfest!
Manhattans featuring Gerald Aston & Blue Lovett, and Ray Goodman & Brown (formerly the Moments). Head lining the concert is Grammy-Award winning artist, Monica. Proceeds will benefit the
2nd Chance Impression Scholarship. This essay based scholarship is awarded to two deserving high school seniors who have overcome adverse situations. The qualifying student(s) must display how they have excelled despite unfavorable personal or academic circumstances. Students must provide documented evidence of having turned the tables around. In addition a need for financial assistance must be evident. All prospective recipients must be accepted at a community college. The 2nd Chance Scholarship is funded by the Team E Foundation, Inc. Project R.O.C. and Summer Fest dates and times: •July 12—Day Party @ Max High Falls 5p.m.-9p.m. •July 13—Old School Concert at the Auditorium Center—Manhattans ft. Gerald Aston and Blue Lovett & Ray Goodman & Brown Tickets are only $22.50 and available at Ticket master and Doris Records in Buffalo. •July 13—Basketball Tournament at the Ryan Center 530 Webster Avenue 6p.m. Ages 0-5 FREE, Ages 6-Up $6 •July 14—Basketball Tournament at Ryan Center 9a.m. •July 14—Concert featuring: Monica, Bobby V, Elle Varner & Melanie Fiona. Doors open at 6p.m. •July 15—Basketball Tournament at Blue Cross Arena. Starts at 10a.m. •July 15—All White Affair at One Restaurant & Lounge Miriam|Assistant Director of PR| 585.530.9583|Miriam@ teamefoundation.org
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around town *Charlie Murphy’s Acid Trip Tour, Thursday June 28, with Faizon Love/Feeze Lu, 7:30 Auditorium Theatre, downtown Rochester. Tickets @ Mad Flavors, 185 Lyell Ave Rochester and Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry Buffalo; Ticketmaster.com 1.800.745.3000 *JOB FAIR, Thursday, June 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Community Learning Center (near Regal Cinema at The Mall at Greece Ridge) (585) 9667299 *Judah World Music Group & Vizion Life Ministries BBQ, Friday June 29, 11 a.m. till its all gone; Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 770 Genesee St.; for delivery (585) 354-5440 or 880-2781.
Baobab Cultural Center(585) 563-2145
*Fri., June 29, 7 pm Caribbean Film Series: RiseUp Sponsored by: The Rochester Jamaican Org. Inc., The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization Inc. and The Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies at The University of Rochester. *Harlem Girls Quilting Circle. Opens Fri., July 6, 6 pm
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Council Member Demone Smith Seeks Fair Employment Screening for Persons With Prior Criminal Records Files resolution to remove questions regarding prior criminal history from employment applications in City of Buffalo.
FOR LIFE: Buffalo NAACP President Frank Mesiah (far right) congratulates the new NAACP 2011-2012 Silver Life Members, left to right: Family Court Judge Kevin M. Carter, Lorenda Williams, Barbara Miller Williams, Milton Winters, and Junior Life member Iyanna Coleman. The presentations were made at the June 10th NAACP Medgar Evers Awards Banquet. PHOTO MELVIN WATKINS
Collins Wins Republican Primary: To Face Rep. Hochul in November Election Republican former Erie County Executive Chris Collins defeated Iraq War veteran David Bellavia in the 27th district linking the outskirts of Buffalo and Rochester, He will face Democrat Rep. Kathy Hochul in the November election.
Minority Women Business Enterprise Committee, Poloncarz to hold ‘Open for Business” Workshop
The Erie County Legislature Minority Women Business Enterprise Committee and County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz will sponsor an “Erie County Government: Open for Business” workshop from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Frank Merriweather Library, Jefferson Avenue and East Utica Street, Buffalo. The workshop will concentrate on project building, securing contracts, bonding and joint Erie County/City of Buffalo certification. Presentations will be made by these Erie County departments: Public Works, Highway, Buildings and Grounds, Sewerage Management, Purchasing and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). The Minority Women Business Enterprise Committee is chaired by Legislature Chairperson Betty Jean Grant (D-Buffalo). Legislator Lynn M. Marinelli (D-Buffalo, Tonawanda) serves as vice chair, and the other members are: Legislator Timothy R. Hogues (D-Buffalo), Minority Leader John J. Mills (R-Orchard Park) and Legislator Lynne M. Dixon (IHamburg). For more information, please contact Committee Clerk Charley H. Fisher III at 858-2762 or charley.fisher@erie.gov.
Publisher Thanks Community for Prayers, Support: Witnesses to Accident Sought Challenger Community News Editor and Publisher Alnisa Banks expressed sincere and heartfelt thanks to the community for their prayers and support while she recovers from an accident which occurred at the Juneteenth Festival during the parade last Saturday afternoon, June 16. “In my absence the Community News is in the capable hands of my staff under the direction of my assistant Kim Avery,” she stated. It is important for anyone who witnessed the accident to please call Attorney John Elmore at 681-7190. “I am humbled by the outpouring of caring and concern,” she said.
Council Majority Leader and Masten District Council Member Demone A. Smith has filed a resolution that directs the City of Buffalo Law Department to draft an amendment to the City Charter that would prevent employers operating within the City of Buffalo from asking questions regarding or pertaining to an applicant’s prior criminal conviction(s) on preliminary employment applications. According to Smith, unemployment rates for people who have a criminal conviction are at an all time high. As a result, many people return to crime as an alternative and become repeat offenders. Studies have revealed that there is a direct correlation between high un-
employment rates and high recidivism rates for those who possess a criminal conviction. “One reason people convicted of crimes have a difficult time obtaining a job is due to being disqualified from the employment process upon acknowledging that they have a criminal record on the preliminary application. Removing questions regarding prior criminal history from employment applications will give people convicted of crimes a higher chance of receiving an interview and the opportunity to explain the conviction to the potential employer,” a statement from his office read. Many urban areas in the United States have passed laws to improve employment
Nine Illegal Guns Seized In Gun Trafficking Arrest
Mayor Brown recently issued a press release announcing that Buffalo police have arrested an individual in connection with a gun trafficking operation that stretched from the Decatur, Georgia area ATF, arrested 23 year old Kareem “Decatur” Howard of Buffalo and charged him on multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm. Commissioner Derenda said Buffalo police then set up an undercover operation where authorities purchased the guns from the defendant, starting with the first “buy” on March 22nd. On that day, authorities purchased a .9mm handgun for $800. Between March 22nd and June 1st, authorities bought 8 more illegal handguns from the defendant. On the streets, the chaos continues.... GENOCIDE WATCH: UPDATE ON HEARTBREAK *Schiller Park Shooting: One person was killed and another injured June 16 in the 100 block of Eller Street. *Shot in Face: Terrin Jackson was shot in the face after gunfire broke out during a fight at a party on Sobieski Street June 16. *1994 Murder Solved: The 1994 murder of 29-year-old Cynthia Epps, mother of 2, of Colfax Street was solved when James Fountain, 54, confessed to the murder. *Shot...Then Arrested: Rashaad Goodman, 35 of Urban St. was wounded this month a shooting at his home and later arrested on drug charges after police found crack cocaine at his apartment. *We Shootin’ Each Other and Police Shootin’ Us Too...17-year old Wilson Morles of French Street remains in serious condition at ECMC after Ferry-Fillmore District officers shot him as he allegedly attempted to back a car into them following a high speed chase in East Buffalo. The officers were uninjured. They have been placed on standard administrative leave while their actions are being investigated.
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opportunities and remove barriers for those who possess a criminal conviction. Smith feels that adoption of this resolution will assist in maintaining public safety, decreasing public spending on incarceration, and keep families and communities together. “This legislation simply eliminates one road block that formerly incarcerated individuals face in obtaining employment and gives them a foot in the door,” said Majority Leader Smith. “When you give a person a fair opportunity to get a job, raise his family ad pay taxes, you see a drastic change in their personal attitude, behavior and participation in the community.” Mr. Smith said that a public hearing on the issue is being planned for the near future, after which the Council will vote on the resolution.
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NYC Politics: Barron Loses, Rangel Wins State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries trounced City Councilman Charles Barron in a showdown for Brooklyn’s 8th Congressional District. With 54% of precincts reporting, Jeffries was deemed the easy winner, 75% of the vote to Barron’s 25%. Addressing his supporters, Barron called for a recount and said he would not be calling Jeffries to congratulate him on the win. The two were vying for the seat vacated by retiring Democrat Rep. Ed Towns. -Rangel WinsDemocratic Rep. Charles Rangel, the New York City congressman whose career has already lasted more than four decades, overcame demographic changes in his district to win a chance at a 22nd term on Tuesday. The 82-year-old Korean War veteran defeated Adriano Espaillat and three other contenders in New York's congressional primary,lWith more than half the precincts reporting, Rangel held a comfortable double-digit lead. This year, questions about Rangel’s vulnerability arose after the boundaries of the congressional district covering Harlem were redrawn; changing its ethnic and racial composition, adding more Hispanics.
4 National/International NEWS TODAY/Gallup Poll: Worsening Wealth Chicago’s Killing Fields: 14-Yr Old USA Inequality For Trayvon Martin Update Latinos strongly Blacks Murdered, and 13 Others Wounded in backing Obama Most Recent Violence Trayvon’s killer never identified himself: police JUNE 27, 2012
Chicago continues to be a national center for youth homicides, after a 14-year old boy was killed Friday night in conjunction with 13 other wounds from gunfire on the same day. Last Friday, there was also a gang related shooting near the Lincoln Park Zoo, according to police. Antonio Davis was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. The boy was walking with a friend when a van pulled next to him and opened fire. The shooter kept firing on the boy even after he hit the ground. Police have not yet found a suspect for the shooting. -Rate Worse Than KabulAs of June 17, more Chicago residents -- 240 -- have been killed so far this year in the city than the number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan 144 -- over the same period. The war zone-like statistics are not new. As WBEZ in Chicago reports, while some 2,000 U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001, more than 5,000 people have been killed by gun fire in Chicago during that time, based on Department of Defense and FBI data. Chicago’s murder rate is also currently quadruple that of New York and double Los Angeles’ rate. Gun violence Friday evening into Saturday took the lives of at least one person -- Antonio Buck, of the 5400 block of South Aberdeen -- and wounded at least seven others, including a 16-year-old boy shot in the lower back around 11 p.m. Friday. The city’s homicide rate is up more than 50 percent over last year.
WASHINGTON – President Obama has built an overwhelming lead among Latino voters, a nationwide USA TODAY/Gallup Poll of Hispanics finds, as Republican challenger Mitt Romney faces a difficult path ahead to make inroads among what has been the nation's fastest-growing ethnic group for a generation. The president leads Romney 66%-25% among more than 1,000 Latino registered voters surveyed April 16 to May 31, matching his muscular showing in the 2008 election among Hispanics. Romney is in the weakest position among Latinos of any presidential contender since 1996 — and in those intervening 16 years their percentage of the electorate has doubled. Since the poll was taken, Obama has fortified Hispanic enthusiasm by announcing he would block the deportation of an estimated 800,000 undocumented young Latinos who were brought to the United States as children, with more than eight in 10 Latinos approved of the president's action, most of them strongly.
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During the recession, Blacks have lost wealth that it took decades to gain, and an article from CNN indicates that the racial income disparity is getting worse, not better: The median household net worth for whites was $110,729 in 2010, versus $4,995 for blacks, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The difference is similarly notable when it comes to Hispanics, who had a median household net worth of $7,424. The ratio between White and Hispanic wealth expanded to 15 to 1. The gap between the races widened considerably during the recent economic downturn, which whites weathered better than blacks, Hispanics and Asians. The latter three groups saw their median household net worth fall by roughly 60% between 2005 and 2010, while the median net worth for white households slipped only 23%. With increasing unemployment and foreclosure in the black community, it is unclear how or when Black people will regain their financial footing.
Racist Use of Marijuana Charges Used to Impose Mass Incarceration
Although marijuana was decriminalized in New York State in 1977, marijuana charges are being used to impose mass incarceration of African American, Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. Under New York City Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Kelly, nearly 400,000 mostly young African American and Latino youth were arrested on low level marijuana charges. In 2011 alone, there were 50,684 marijuana possession arrests, the top arrest in New York City history. Marijuana possession is the highest arrest charge for 16-17 year olds in NYC. These arrests commonly occur as part of NYC’s Stop and Frisk policy, where national minority youth are arbitrarily stopped and frisked by police with no crime or even suspicion of a crime committed. In 2011 a record 687,724 people were stopped. More broadly,
among cities and counties in the U.S., New York City, Buffalo and Syracuse rank among the highest in terms of racial disparities associated with arrests for pos-
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George Zimmerman, the man charged in the killing of Trayvon Martin, failed on at least two opportunities to identify himself as a neighborhood watch volunteer before he shot the unarmed teenager, a police investigator wrote in a report made public on Tuesday. Pages of the report were among a batch of new evidence released in the case by Florida’s state attorney’s office. The records included video and audio recordings of Zimmerman and written statements by him and police. Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed Martin, 17, during a confrontation in a gated community in Sanford, Florida, on February 26. Martin was walking back from a store when Zimmerman called a 911 dispatcher and said the teen looked suspicious and then followed him. Zimmerman is being held in a Florida jail charged with second-degree murder and faces 25 years to life if convicted. No trial date has been set yet.
Jimmy Carter Accuses U.S. of ‘Widespread Abuse of Human Rights’
A former U.S. president is accusing the current president of sanctioning the “widespread abuse of human rights” by authorizing drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists. Jimmy Carter, America’s 39 th president, denounced the Obama administration for “clearly violating” 10 of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, writing in a New York Times op-ed on Monday that the “United States is abandoning its role as the global champion of human rights.” “Instead of making the world safer, America’s violation of international human rights abets our enemies and alienates our friends,” Carter wrote. While the total number of attacks from unmanned aircraft, or drones, and the resulting casualties are murky, the New America Foundation estimates that in Pakistan alone 265 drone strikes have been executed since January 2009 . Those strikes have killed at least 1,488 people, at least 1,343 of them considered militants, the foundation estimates based on news reports and other sources. In addition to the drone strikes, Carter criticized the current president for keeping the Guantanamo Bay detention center open, where prisoners “have been tortured by waterboarding more than 100 times or intimidated with semiautomatic weapons, power drills or threats to sexually assault their mothers.” The former president blasted the government for allowing “unprecedented violations of our rights to privacy through warrantless wiretapping and government mining of our electronic communications.” Want more off-the-cuff politics? Check out OTUS on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @OTUSNews. He also condemned recent legislation that gives the president the power to detain suspected terrorists indefinitely, although a federal judge blocked the law from taking effect for any suspects not affiliated with the September 11 terrorist attacks. “This law violates the right to freedom of expression and to be presumed innocent until proved guilty, two other rights enshrined in the declaration,” Carter said. While Carter never mentioned Obama by name, he called out “our government” and “the highest authorities in Washington,” and urged “concerned citizens” to “persuade Washington to reverse course and regain moral leadership.”
sessing small amounts of marijuana.
Young Whites use marijuana at higher rates, yet about 85 percent of the people arrested for marijuana possession are Black and Latino, most are under 30 years old and most are illegally searched and falsely charged. Hundreds of thousands of people are
stopped with the large majority entirely innocent of any wrongdoing. Tens of thousands are illegally searched, falsely charged, arrested and incarcerated for marijuana possession. In the last five years under Bloomberg, the NYPD made more marijuana arrests that in the 24 pervious years combined.
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YOUTH BUREAU ANNOUNCES SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM SITES LOCKPORT—The Niagara County Youth Bureau has announced site locations for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The Summer Food Service Program ensures that children ages 18 years and under who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs served in local schools throughout the academic year. Free meals are now served Monday thru Friday throughout the summer at the following open sites in Niagara County: Niagara Falls:91st Street Playground, Center Court (D’Amelio Park), Doris Jones’ Family Resource Building, Gill Creek Playground, Gluck Park, Hyde Park Playground, Liberty Park, Lockport Park, Niagara Falls High School, Packard Court Community Center, South Junior Park, Stephenson Avenue Playground. For additional sites call (716) 278-6872.
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Buffalo to Host African-American Dementia Care Conference The inaugural AfricanAmerican Dementia Care Conference presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Red Cross Blood Services Building Training Center, 786 Delaware Ave. The conference is free for members of the community and $30 for professional caregivers. Refreshments will be served. A community resource fair will be held along with three separate educational sessions. The first educational session will be held from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., and the Alzheimer’s Association will present on “Dementia and Providing Care: Practical Tips and Frequently Asked Questions.” From 2:30 – 3:15 p.m., a panel discussion will take place on “Cultural Competency.” The last session will be held from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. and will feature a Community Resource Panel with representatives from many lo-
The Urgent Plan to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease As many as 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and that number is likely to double in the coming years. Most alarming is that a recent report says that African Americans and Hispanics are two times as likely than whites to get Alzheimer’s and dementia. At the same time, millions of American families struggle with the physical, emotional and financial costs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently unveiled a national plan to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The plan was called for in the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), which President Obama signed into law in January 2011. The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease has five goals, including the development of effective prevention and treatment approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by 2025.
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cal organizations to share what programs they have to offer and how people can receive services. Some organizations on the panel include the Veterans Administration, New York State Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program, Child and Family Services Senior Companion Program and the Red Cross Ombudsman Program. Kelsey Harvey, director of education and training explains, “After presenting at two educational events in Buffalo, we saw a great need for information on dementia and local resources in our African-American community. A higher proportion of African-Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s than many other ethnic groups. Caring for someone with dementia affects the person diagnosed, their family, their friends, the community, and the healthcare system. Within each of those circles there are people who can help. We hope attendees will walk away feeling empowered.” Please register for the conference to assure there is enough seating and refreshments for all attendees by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 1.800.272.3900. For more information on the conference, other education programs or general Alzheimer’s or dementia information, visit www.alz.org/wny.
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Christ Redemption Tabernacle Church in Niagara Falls will host the “Men United Advancing The Kingdom Men’s Revival” June 27-29 at 7 p.m. nightly at 339 22nd Street Niagara Falls, DisElder Dobbs trict elder Kevin Dobbs, host pastor. For information go to www.christredemption.org or call 285-2990 or for transportation 804-4414.
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Southern Baptists Elect First Black President
More than 160 years after its founding as a pro-slavery church, the Southern Baptist Convention has elected a Black pastor for the first time to lead the denomination. The election of the Rev. Fred Luter Jr. of New Orleans comes 17 years after Southern Baptist leaders apologized for the denomination’s onetime support of White supremacist and segregationist policies. It also cements years of effort by the church to overcome that divisive heritage. Luter, 55, was unopposed in
the election, which occurred last Tuesday afternoon at the denomination’s annual meeting in New Orleans. He comes to the presidency after serving one term as vice president of the 16 million member organization, the second-largest denomination in the United States - behind only the Catholic Church. In February, Luter told the Baptist Press that he felt called to help solve the church’s divisive racial heritage. The Southern Baptist Convention was founded by
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Prayer Conference and Miracle Crusade Keys of God’s Kingdom Christian Ministries will host a Prayer Conference & Miracle Crusade July 1-6 at The Harvest House, 1782 Seneca St. Prayer Services will be held from 7-10am; daily services from 10 a.m.- 1p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m.
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Gospel Kicks off DAP Entertainment’s People’s Park Concert Series
DAP Entertainment presents national recording artist Psalmist Pamela Johnson at the first of this summer’s People’s Park Concert Series in People’s Park on Main Street (between Fillmore & Jewett) Saturday July 7 at 1 p.m. An official Meet & Greet will be held at the Comfort Suites 601 Main Street on Friday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Meet Psalmist Johnson at Doris Re- Artist Psalmist Pamela Johnson cords on Ferry & Jefferson on Friday, July 6 @ 5p.m. Also featured at the July 7 concert will be Ablaze Radio, Delvin Payton & The Life Band, Men In White Choir and Marvis Tayhon. The DAP Series will continue on August 4 featuring Old School entertainment. The third and final series will feature Jazz artists.
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and members of its clergy. In a watershed moment in 1995, during its 150th anniversary, the church issued a formal apology for its onetime support of slavery. Luter began as a street preacher in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward who later built the struggling Franklin Avenue Baptist Church from 65 members to more than 8,000 congregants.
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Buffalo’s Own Alexis Spight to Compete on “Sunday’s Best” Buffalo’s own Alexis D. Spight has made our city proud by becoming a contestant on the national television music series “Sunday’s Best” on the BET network. The well known show will air July 8. Alexis is a former graduate of the Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts School where she participated in such activities as the Gospel chorus, under the direction of George Brown, and several other music productions. She now resides in Kansas City, Kansas ad is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Lee Allen Spight Jr., formally of Buffalo. Congratulations Alexis!
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The “10 Commandments of the Music Biz” Comes to Buffalo
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usic producer and songwriter, Darrell “Delite” Allamby is bringing “The 10 Commandments of the Music Biz” to local aspiring artists, songwriters, and musicians ages 16 and up. Throughout the month of July, Delite will be holding a 4-hour seminar at various community centers throughout the Buffalo area. Attendees will learn how to register and copyright their music, various ways to get paid in the music industry, how to increase the effectiveness of their demos, facts about music sampling, how to market independent music (including mixtapes), and more! Most importantly, Delite will leave them with tips which he believes will positively impact the focus of their thinking. “I have been in this industry for over 20 years. Many of the songs I wrote and produced in the 90’s and early 2000’s are still in regular rotation on the radio. Surprisingly, some of my most recent successes have come from popular new artists who used my music without my permission. Because my publishing and production rights were in order, I was able to easily stake my claim. I want to share the 10 most important things people need to know before venturing into the music world.” Delite is the man behind award winning hits for mainstream artists such as Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson, Nas, Lauren Hill, Silk, Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, LSG (Levert Sweat Gill), KCi and Jojo, and many more. He has traveled the world as a stage musician for leading R & B, Hip Hop, and pop acts of the late 1990’s and early 2000s. Trained under mega production duo Trackmasters (Jay Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige), Delite has established a music catalogue that spans musical genres and contains classic fan favorites. He says he wants to give something back to the community that “produced” his lovely wife, Kandyce. Kandyce Jones-Allamby, a graduate of City Honors and Canisius College’s MBA program, is a former pharmaceutical sales representative and Los Angeles fashion model –turned- wife and mother. “Kandyce told me that when she was growing up in Buffalo, she experienced a great sense of community. She said there were always programs and social events for teens and young adults that encouraged positivity. I wanted to bring something fresh and new to the city, something that is timely, energetic, and relevant. Many people are passionate about wanting to be
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superstars but are lukewarm in their efforts to make it happen. I want to give them a realistic account of the industry and tools that will help them make informed decisions about their future.” The “10 Commandments” will kick off on the first Saturday in July at Friends To The Elderly’s Dorothy J. Collier Community Center. Attendees can choose between morning (10am-2pm) and afternoon (3pm-7pm) sessions on the following dates: *The Dorothy J. Collier Community Center (Friends To The Elderly) 118 E. Utica Street Sat. July 7. *Pratt Willard Community Center, 422 Pratt Street, Sat. July 14. *Delevan-Grider Community Center, 877 East Delevan, Sat. July 21. The seminar will host ages 16 and up only. Tickets cost $30 per person. Space is limited, so all attendees must purchase tickets in advance. No cash will be accepted at the door. Tickets available at Doris Records (286 E. Ferry St) or pay online by going to www.ddaconference.com (click on the PayPal link). For questions or to sponsor a ticket, please call (716) 795-2611 or email info@ ddaconference.com . Continued Page 9
LALAH! Recording artist Lalah Hathaway paid a visit to Mack Luchey’s Doris Records prior to her performance recently at The Tralf. Pictured above she poses with “Mighty Mack” – who celebrates 50 phenomenal years in business this August, and promoter Don Paterson. Later that evening the audiences were treated to a performance by the First Daughter of Soul who didn’t disappoint with an hour and a half set of favorites from her twenty year long and counting career, as well as some inspired selections from her famous father’s oeuvre (Donny Hathaway). As Hathaway confessed to the Challenger in a recent interview: “It’s hard to cram 20 years into an hour and a half, but we’re going to do as much as we can from as many parts of my career as possible,” a task that was achieved admirably as such classics as “Forever, For Always, For Love” were performed to a very appreciative audience. -Matt Bauer
Party Over Here! *THE OLD SCHOOL ALL-WHITE AFFAIR, Friday July 13, Blush Nightclub,7-11p.m.Music by DJ Papa Trini & Eric Martin,Hosted by: Marnetta Malcolm & Friends
*A Social Cabaret Summer Dance Party Special, Friday, June 29, 7 p.m. to midnight, Schiller Park Center, 2057 Genesee St. @ Kern; $15.
Pappy Martin’s Love Supreme Jazz performs Saturday, July 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wegman’s Amherst Street store in Buffalo.
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Saturday & Sunday June 30, July 1st Saratoga Jazz Festival…Saratoga Springs, NY ….great line-up…relaxing adult atmosphere…jazz everywhere from 12 noon… http://www.spac.org/jazzfest Friday, July 13th The Old School All White Affair…. Blush 1389 Delaware Ave join me, Eric Martin & DJ Papa Trini from 7-11pm …for a evening of great old school music, lite fare and THE white party of the summer… tickets $20…presented by Mr. D. Wilson see attached Friday & Saturday, July 27th, 28th Macy’s Music Festival in Cincinnati Ohio…. Paul Brown Stadium…Great line up …Charlie Wilson, Kem, Ledisi, Eric Benet, Dennis Edwards Temptations Review on Friday….Saturday – Frankie Beverly and Maze, Jaheim, The O’Jays, Monica, Midnight Starr and Zay Foggs….tickets starting at only $40 ….worth the 7 hour drive….more info online… macysmusicfestival.com Saturday, July 28th Queen City jazz Festival….12noon – 8pm…Broadway & Michigan…more info online..coloredmusiciansclub.org
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on stage *Atlantic Starr, Saturday, June 30 at The Tralf 8pm, tickets $35 in advance $40 at the door, available at Ticketmaster and Doris Records; presented by Eric Martin. For more info go to www.tralfmusichall.com *Ledisi and Eric Benet Sunday, July 29; 8pm, Kleinhans Music Hall. Tickets $45 & $55 at box office *Charlie Murphy’s Acid Trip Tour, Thursday June 28, with Faizon Love/Feeze Lu, 7:30 Auditorium Theatre, downtown Rochester. Tickets @ Mad Flavors, 185 Lyell Ave Rochester and Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry Buffalo; Ticketmaster.com 1.800.745.3000 *DAP Entertainment presents national recording Artist Psalmist Pamela Johnson at tPeople’s Park Concert Series in People’s Park on Main Street (between Fillmore & Jewett) Saturday July 7 at 1 p.m. An official Meet & Greet at the Comfort Suites 601 Main Street on Friday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Meet Psalmist Pamela Johnson at Doris Records on Ferry & Jefferson on Friday, July 6 @ 5p.m.Also featured at the July 7 concert will be Ablaze Radio, Delvin Payton & The Life Band, Men In White Choir and Marvis Tayhon.
*Tee Cup Summer Music Series, 5:30-8 p.m., Babie Girl & Shorty Long, Friday, June 29; Friday July 6, Neville Francis; Friday, July 13, Christie Smothers; Every Friday Free rain or shine, Delaware Park, 84 Parkside sponsored by EM
*NEGRAS EROS June 2130, Thur-Sat 8 p.m.Buffalo East, 1410 Main St. 14209 (across from the Utica St. train station); $10 opening night, $15 all additional performances. For mature audiences only. . The actors from left to right are; April Jones, Shawnell Tillery and Sarielys Matos.
“MUSIC BIZ” continued “The mainstream music industry tends to overlook cities like Buffalo that may be large in size but that have a more intimate, small town feel. They underestimate the wealth of talent that can be found. But these types of towns are where you find the Aretha Franklins, Rick James’, Brian McKnights, Stevie J’s (former Bad Boy Records music producer). I’ve met so many young and talented rappers, singers, and musicians in Western NY. The problem is that talent alone does not guarantee success. My seminar will help point them in the right direction. When they’re ready to venture out to the major labels or possibly start their own independent projects, their mindset and business sense will be in order”.
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“This holiday is yours, not mine...”
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, held at Rochester’s Corinthian Hall. It was biting oratory, in which the speaker told his audience, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.”
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ellow Citizens: Pardon me, and allow me to ask, why am I called to speak here today? What have I or those I represent to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? And am I, therefore, called upon to bring our humble offering to the national altar, and to confess the benefits, and express devout gratitude for the blessings resulting from your independence to us? Would to God, both for your sakes and ours, that an affirmative answer could be truthfully returned to these questions. Then would my task be light, and my burden easy and delightful. For who is there so cold that a nation’s sympathy could not warm him? Who so obdurate and dead to claims of gratitude, that would not thankfully acknowledge such priceless benefits? Who so stolid and selfish that would not give his voice to swell the hallelujahs of a nation’s jubilee, when the chains of servitude had been torn from his limbs? I am not that man. In a case like that, the dumb might eloquently speak, and the “lame man leap like as an hart.” But such is not the state of the case. I say it with a sad sense of disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary. Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you this day rejoice are not enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence bequeathed by your fathers is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that brought life and healing to you has brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn. To drag a man in fetters into the grand illuminated temple of liberty, and call upon him to join you in joyous anthems, were inhuman mockery and sacrilegious irony. Do you mean, citizens, to mock me, by asking me to speak today? If so, there is a parallel to your conduct. And let me warn you, that it is dangerous to copy the example of a nation whose crimes, towering up to heaven, were thrown down by the breath of the Almighty, burying that nation in irrecoverable ruin. I can today take up the lament of a peeled and woe-smitten people. By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes! We wept when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive, required of us a song and they who wasted us, required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of songs of Zion. How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?: “If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth.” Fellow citizens, above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful wail of millions, whose chains, heavy and grievous yesterday, are today rendered more intolerable by the jubilant shouts that reach them. If I do forget, if I do not remember those bleeding children of sorrow this day, “may my right hand forget her cunning, and may my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth!” To forget them, to pass lightly over their wrongs, and to chime in with the popular theme, would be treason most scandalous and shocking, and would make me a reproach before God and the world. My subject, then, fellow citizens, is “American Slavery.” I shall see this day and its popular characteristics from the slave’s point of view. Standing here, identified with the American bondman, making his wrongs mine, I do not hesitate to declare, with all my soul, that the character and conduct of this nation never looked blacker to me than on this Fourth of July. Whether we turn to the declarations of the past, or to the professions of the present, the conduct of the nation seems equally hideous and revolting. America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. Standing with God and the crushed and bleeding slave on this occasion, I will, in the name of humanity, which is outraged, in the name of liberty, which is fettered, in the name of the Constitution and the Bible, which are disregarded and trampled upon, dare to call in question and to denounce, with all the emphasis I can command, everything that serves to perpetuate slavery-the great sin and shame of America “I will not equivocate; I will not excuse”; I will use the severest language I can command, and yet not one word shall escape me that any man, whose judgment is not blinded by prejudice, What to the American slave is your Fourth of July I answer, a day that reveals to him more than all other days of the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass-fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are to him mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy’s thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation of the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of these United States at this very hour. Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the every-day practices of this nation, and you will say with me that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival....
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The Stadium Issue: An Open Letter to Area’s Elected Officials and Citizens
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ecently the Buffalo News reported that progress is being made with extending the lease of the Buffalo Bills here in Western New York. The renovations estimate to 40 year old Ralph Wilson stadium will total more than $200 million. Which is more than county official first estimated that they would be around $100 million last fall. According to this report County Executive Mark Poloncarz hopes that most of the required funds will come from the state, and the Buffalo Bills hopefully will kick in some of the funding following the trend of other NFL cities. The state of New York is said to receive between $10 million-$20 million annually from tax revenues that are generated from the Buffalo Bills annually from playing in western New York, and county government is hoping they will pay for the bulk of the requested renovations over a three year period. I have several concerns that I have tried to make myself available to our elected officials in regards to this effort of keeping the Bills in this area that need to be heard. The first concern that I have is that our local officials are basing their negotiating stance on the belief that Ralph Wilson stadium can last another 25 years with the proper up keep. The physical structure of the stadium is no doubt one of the best in the league, and has been kept up very well by the county over the last 40 years. The problem is that the stadium does not fit the modern production requirement of an NFL stadium any longer. The design of NFL facilities has changed greatly in just the last ten years providing several options to attract fans from watching the game in their living rooms to wanting to attend live contests. Our stadium offers very little amenities once you enter the gates of Ralph Wilson stadium. The second concern is the current NFL production stan-
dard is one of the worst in the NFL, and lags behind many NFL teams. This standard makes covering major games at the stadium a major inconvenience for the networks, and photo media who now do most of their editing in stadium photo rooms over the internet. The third concern is the stadium usage, and location which no longer is the trend of NFL cities. Orchard Park is not the hub of Erie County that distinction belongs to the city of Buffalo. The current trend nationally is to strengthen the urban centers, and move large venue facilities back into the heart of the city. No longer are cities being looked at as secondary to suburban townships because if urban centers begin to flourish they begin to produce jobs, and opportunities for the bulk of population areas. This trend leads to a natural reduction of poverty because government action has triggered private sector job creation. There has been very little if any private sector job creation related to Ralph Wilson stadium because it is not part of the western New York convention space, and is only used a mere ten times per year. I find this fact alone as being fiscally irresponsible to even consider investing $200 million into a facility that would take ten years to break even in tax revenues. If the stadium was located in downtown Buffalo, and with its construction a better and more expanded convention space the stadium would pay for itself within three- five years. The project would also attract more hotel investors, new businesses, and existing businesses would move quickly to reap the benefits of the remodeling of one of the most beautiful areas on earth. The third problem with remodeling Ralph Wilson stadium is that it’s only a temporary band aid to the eventual sale of the team to a new owner. It also opens the door to the team leaving western New
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York. Sorry elected officials I’ve covered the NFL for 18 years which includes play offs, and 12 Super Bowls. There has never been an owner relocate a team from a city that just built a new stadium. The relocation of franchises from cities usually involves areas that can’t agree on building a modern Multi use structure for an NFL team. So elected officials in other areas that have the same problems of western New York are building multi use facilities to provide NFL teams with modern state of the art facilities, but to also produce revenues outside of football which include conventions, entertainment, and trade shows. Why here in western New York we can’t see the writing that is on the wall that there will be a new owner of our NFL team that will first make a demand for a new NFL stadium located in downtown Buffalo. If you enjoy talking about the world of sports tune into the number#1 sports show in the nation every Saturday from 12PM-1PM on Mix 1080AM WUFO radio, or the internet at www.wufoam.com
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Networking Fundraiser
The June 30 Meet and Greet Networking fundraiser at the Science Museum will be a great event – food- three caterers, jazz, and cocktails at a beautiful exciting location. Every Black Chamber Member who brings a potential member to this event, will receive a free pass to the Science Museum. That is this Saturday! It will be the event of the summer! Awards will be given out to a generational Black business and two others!
How To Do Business With Erie County Workshop
This Wednesday at the Merriweather Library 5:30 pm 7:30 pm there will be training for MBE/WBE on how to do business with Erie County. The purchasing departments who need your services will be there!
Membership
It’s membership renewal time! For those of you who haven’t paid your membership fees for 2012-13, the Black Chamber would greatly appreciate your dues. We need folks to try to pay their dues/ balance ASAP. If anyone needs any applications/renewal applications let us know.
For Board Members
The next Board meeting is Monday June 25, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in the 826 East Delevan, the Chamber Offices.
Writer Alice Walker Supports The Palestinian People JERUSALEM — American writer Alice Walker won’t let an Israeli publisher release a new Hebrew edition of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple,” saying she objects to Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people. Walker, an ardent proPalestinian activist, said in a letter to Yediot Books that Israel practices “apartheid” against the Palestinians and must change its policies before her works can be published there. “Last Fall in South Africa the Russell Tribunal on Palestine met and determined that Israel is guilty of apartheid and persecution of the Palestinian people, both inside Israel and also in the Occupied Territories.” As a jurist she said it “was devastating.”
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Kim’s Building Blocks Day Care 1479 E. Delavan Ave. 895-8693
My Precious Angels 2946 Bailey Ave. (716) 896-3800
COFFEE SHOPS Golden Cup Coffee 883 Jefferson (716) 883-7770
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Grant’s Variety Shop 1055 E. Ferry St. 893-0704
Colslton Mobile Auto Repair 720 E. Ferry * 896-3910
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DJ Kenny Kutz (716) 400-7358
Klassic Kuts 1471 Kensington 836-3260
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Master Touch 1283 E. Delavan 570-7234 / 335-8240
Dogman Joe Dog Trainer 1963 Fillmore * 807-8163
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Franklins Interior / Exterior Concepts 105 Commonwealth (716) 235-8818
Hair Changers 1787 Hertel Ave. (716) 602-6561
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Able Insurance Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. * 883-5212 Joseph Burch Insurance 2317 Main St. 551-0006 / 510-4729
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Mr. Bones 893 Jefferson (716) 464-6794
Miss JacQuis ExQuizit Beauty 2250 Main St. (716) 833-2250
Bellamy’s Liquor Store 405 E. Ferry * 884-4066
More Hair Care Clinic 72 Allen St. (716) 886-7960
Main Pediatrics 2800 Main St. (716) 837-0995
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REAL ESTATE Modeste Real Estate Josephine Latifa (716) 704-0685
TAILORS F&S Tailors 2930 Genesee St. (716) 894-3742 F&S Tailors & Fashions (716) 894-3742 wwwfandsfashions.com Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633
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Mandella Market & Citgo Gas half-Trillion Dollar 272 E. Ferry cor. Jefferson Consumer Market! 716-882-0288
DID YOU KNOW BLACK AMERICANS SPEND... *29.1 billion on cars & trucks, new & used *$23.6 billion on health care*$18.6 billion on telephone services*$8.8 billion onmedia*$7.4 billion on personal product and services
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Bids will be received by R&P Oak Hill Development, LLC for the DePaul Riverside Apartments on Friday, July 13th, 2012 Please fax bids (716-822-4367) prior to 2:00 pm. The scope of work includes Asbestos Abatement; Selective Demolition, Site, Landscaping, Fencing, Reinforcing Steel – Material, Concrete, Masonry, Masonry Restoration, Steel, Interior Architectural Millwork, Foundation Waterproofing, Roofing, Skylight Restoration, Fire Stop Systems, Doors, Frames & Hardware – Material, Window, Metal Studs, Drywall, Acoustic & Carpentry, Tile, Resilient Flooring & Carpeting, Painting, Wood Floor Refinishing, Miscellaneous Specialties, Residential Cabinets – Material, Appliances, Window Treatment, Auditorium Seating – Repair, Elevator, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Video Surveillance & Access Control Systems. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange or can be purchased at Avalon Printing, (P: 716-995-7777). This project is tax-exempt and prevailing wage. ***W/M/ DBE participation is encouraged.
COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASES The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified notfor-profit agencies to provide three (3) assistance- related services. The following RFP’s can be found at http:// www.erie.gov: Emergency Services RFP# 1222VF Emergency Services RFP# 1223VF After Hours Homeless Services RFP# 1224VF A complete copy of the RFP package can also be obtained by contacting Judith Kolmetz, ECDSS, at 716858-7932, or via Judith.Kolmetz@erie.gov. All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal. Final sealed proposals for all three RFP’s are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services, 95 Franklin Street, Room 856, Buffalo, New York 14202, by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on July 23, 2012. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality. Carol Dankert, Commissioner of Social Services
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Temporary full-time clinical position in communitybased office, working with diverse clients & families with multiple problems for approximately six (6) months. For a full description of responsibilities and requirements of this position please visit our website at www.ccwny.org and refer to Job #201244 when applying. EOE/M/F
Small Community of Faith Seeking Musician to play for 10-12 hours monthly, including 2 hours Sunday morning worship, 1 hour Saturday choir practice. Salaried position.Contact Herschel Chapman, Jr., 883-0821 (cell 4403700) Catholic Charities has an excellent professional development opportunity available for the following position:
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BEAM Announces Initiative to Prepare Future Engineers Buffalo-area Engineering Awareness for Minorities (BEAM) will host summer enrichment programs BEAM is a program for students in grades Post 7-11. Space is still available in the following programs and locations. A one week girls’ only program offered at Erie Community College, North Campus for Post 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Dates are July 23rd through July 27th. Space is also available in a program for Post 7th grade students at Daemen Colleg which begins on July 7th and end July 27th Application deadline is June 28, 2012. For applications or more information contact: BEAM , 416 Bonner Hall,University at Buffalo, Buffalo NY 14260. Phone 716-645- 3066 or helenbrk@ buffalo.edu www.eng.buffalo.edu/beam
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) intends to use a Construction Management (CM) to execute and manage multiple projects of varying scope and magnitude usually within the 25 acre campus located in Buffalo, NY. RPCI is requesting proposal for Term Construction Management services. The Term Construction Management Agreement will be a CM agreement wherein the selected CM will act as agent, not at risk, for RPCI. All work in place under this contract will be performed by contractors under contract to the selected CM, who will procure contract services, manage the contractors, and control the work in support or RPCI project execution. The CM will not perform any construction with with their in house forces. All bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on July 3, 2012 @ 11:00am. Details for registering are included in RFP. Copies of the hF? are available free at the Institute, request through the mail (RPCI, Elm & Canton Streets, Buffalo, NY) or email to flonald.niziol@roswellpark.org . Proposal due date is 07/17/2012 by 2:00PM
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The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is currently seeking a Maintenance Electrician. This job consists of reading and interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams; inspecting, testing and repairing AC and DC substations, catenary equipment, lighting and power circuits of different voltages within the Metro Rail System. Applicant must be able to work with a minimum of direct supervision; observing for and reporting of unsafe or irregular conditions; exercising sound judgment relative to all aspects of assigned duties REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION *Applicant must be a journeyman electrician with 4 years experience or equivalent in the area of alternating current and direct current power conversion and distribution systems. *Must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in reading cable diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics. Must be able to pass the skills test designated for the position. *Must have a satisfactory prior work record. *Employee must be able to obtain a valid Commercial Drivers License. *Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).And participation in the Bloodborne Pathogen Program is required. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and NFTA/Metro employment application (available at www.nfta.com) to: NFTAMetro, Human Resources Dept. Job #028-12-M, 181 Ellicott St., Bflo., DEADLINE 6/29/12
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*2nd Cup 36 Broadway St. 840-0048 7p.m. Wed. “Salsa night with Calvin and Fanny.” Beginner Salsa lesson and social dance. salsacalvinfanny@hotmail. *African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Ave. 884-2013 3 p.m. Sat. 3 pm @5 p.m. Tues. Thurs. “Community Dance and Drumming.” Visit www.africanamericancultural.org. *El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera 91 Allen St. 8849693.wwwfolkloric.org. Mon through Wed: Includes meditation and yoga 912-8754. *First Shioh Baptist Church. 15 Pine St. 6:30 p.m. Fri. “Line dancing lessons.” 847-6555. Free. *Gateway Longview Family Resource Center. 347 E. Ferry St. 6 p.m. Tues. Dance lessons with the Smooth Steppers. Classes in Urban Ballroom, Chicago Steppin’ and Swing. 633-7813. *Kenan Center 433 Locust St.; Level Breakdancing class. Also 7:30 p.m. Mon. Wed. “B-Girl class.” Beginners welcome. $10; $15; Also 6 p.m. Tues; 4 p.m. Thurs. Open practice.” $5. *Urban Line dance lessons each Monday, 665 Michigan at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 6-7:30 p.m, Ernestine Wilson, instructor. *Urban Line dance lessons each Friday morning, 10:45-12:30 p.m., JFK Center,114 Clinton, Ernestine Wilson, instructor. *Line Dance Exercise Classes Tuesday-Wednesday Mornings, Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Ave. 444-2046. *African Dance Classs w/Aminata, 6-8 p.m., Fridays, Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St @ Moselle; Ethnic Dance @ Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main 6-9 p.m. Thursdays & 10:15 a.m..-3:45 p.m.. Saturdays, $10; 948-3583.
*Line Dance Class $2 every Tuesday & Thursday Rev. Smith Family Life Center Michigan at Goodell. * Urban Line Dance, Mondays 7-9 pm North & Fox, Tuesdays 6-8 pm, Golden Nuggett; Wednesdays 6-8 @15 Fernhill; Beginner Classes only Thursdays 6-7 p.m. St; John’s Famiy Center. 200-9702, Igotart@hotmail.com
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EVENTS CALENDAR Thursday July 12
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m., 801 City Hall.
Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival: Hertel Avenue. Continues thru July 15.
“Open For Business” Workshop: 5:30 – 7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library, Jefferson & E. Utica Street; 858-2762.
Final Broderick Park Public Meeting: 6-8 p.m., Rich Products Atrium, One Robert Rich Way.
Thursday June 28
Friday July 13
July 3 Niagara Falls: fireworks, 9:40 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 Fourth St.; rain date, July 4
Campaign Kick Off Fundraiser for Betty Jean Grant: 5:30-7:30 p.m.,, New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave.; $20 & up.
The Documentary Series: “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne, 5-7 p.m., Free, The Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson, 883-7770; discussion will follow.
July 4 Buffalo: Independence Day celebration with live music and more, 4 to 10 p.m., Erie Canal Harbor at Canal Side including kids actvities 6-9 p.m.;The George Scott Band of the Colored Musicians Club 7:30 p.m.; fireworks, 10:15 p.m.
Friday June 29
43rd Annual Grease Pole Festival: July 13, 14, 15; Olivencia Center, 261 Swan St.; 578-6254.
Where to Catch The Fireworks!
Buffalo: Riverside Park, Tonawanda Street, Fireworks @ Dusk; Day long events; Carnival Rides all day; 10Noon Kiddie Parade; 1 - 2 PM Grand Parade; live bands & more; Carnival on going June 29-July 4 as part of 26th Annual Friendship Festival. Cheektowaga: parade, noon, Thruway Plaza to Cheektowaga Town Park; Bedrock Boys, 2 to 6 p.m., town park; fireworks at dusk. Niagara Falls: fireworks, 9:45 p.m., Sal Maglie Stadium, Hyde Park, 1200 Hyde Park Blvd.; rain date, July 5
June Birthday Celebration, 11a-2: 30 p.m. 118 East Utica St. donation is $5, for more information call 716-8820602. The Tee Cup Summer Music Series: 5:30-8 p.m. Babie Girl & Shorty Long, Delaware Park (84 Parkside), free. Saturday June 30 The Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY: “Lets Get Together Cocktail Reception” Buffalo Science Museum, 4:30-8: 30 p.m. ; 995-0622 or email wny-wnyblackchamber@yahoo.com. Fruit Belt Coalition: Member of the year, Volunteer of the year, 6 p.m.; Beginning Banquet Hall, 38 Crocker St., ticket $25; 716-893-6428. VOTE!
Feed The Kids Day: Noon – 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Church grounds, 1520 E. Delevan; free carnival & picnic; 4811152 for more information. Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival: Hertel Avenue. Continues thru July 15. See You at the Events!
Visit The Nash House Museum 36 Nash Street
856-4490
Historic home of the late Rev. J. Edward Nash and Frances Jackson Nash. Hours: Thursday and Saturday 11:30 - 4. $10.00 Group tours and additional hours by appt.
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2012 events & happenings Come to Canalside for something fun this summer! A wide variety of exciting programs, special events, theater performances, festivals and concerts will take place at this beautiful waterfront site. For a complete list of Canalside happenings with dates and times visit www.eriecanalharbor.com.
Fun. Sun. Something for everyone at Canalside!
Canalside is located off of Marine Drive between the First Niagara Center and the Buffalo Naval & Military Park – For GPS use: 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202
Entertainment! Live theater, music, drum and dance, it’s all at Canalside… - African American Cultural Center Drum & Dance - Buffalo & Beyond Black History by Carmen Swans as Eboni Ancesta - Canal Street String Band with Dave Ruch - Canalside Comes to Life! Building the Erie Canal from the Top Down with MusicalFare Theatre - Collective Buffalo presents Nash House, The Colored Musicians Club, Locust Street Art Classes, El Museo Gallery, African American Cultural Center & Buffalo Ballet - Concerts Aboard the USS Little Rock featuring Chicago Jack Blues, Buffalo Niagara Concert Band, Manny Perez & Unit 111, Jack Civiletto, David Roach & Friends, Friends of Harmony, Carol McLaughlin & Quartet and Sol Y Sombra - Erie Canal Sal by Gretchen Murray Sepik - Gospel Meets Jazz by Masten District Jazz - The Hill Brothers - Across New York State - A Family Concert - Inhabiting Memories: Dance in the Ruins “Sighting Freedom” by Makeda Thomas - Franklin LaVoie featuring Giant Mechanical Puppets, Buffalo Niagara’s Enchanted Landscape & Songs of the Erie Canal Puppet Show - Music in the Ruins featuring Babik, El Grupo Varidad, Harder Bop, Genkin Philharmonic, Buffalo Bop Sextet, Diaspora Drumming, Boppin’ at the Ruins with Bobby Militello & George Caldwell - Performance in the Ruins featuring The Journey by Healing Hands Production, Canalside Comedy with Eclectic Improv, Bread & Onions, Blanche Dubois in the Ruins, Buffalo Ballroom Theater & Symphony by Michele Costa - David Wasik’s” The Waz” - Solo Electro - Live Interactive Modern Music - Wheel to Reel Film Series by Green Options
On the Water! These interesting activities can be enjoyed on the water… - Buffalo’s Queen City Ferry - Buffalo Harbor Kayak Rentals - Saturday Adaptive Water Sports Sailing Program - Spirit of Buffalo - WNY Maritime Charter School - Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education (BUOE)
t Calendars 2012 Canalside Even sitor Tent Vi are available at the ral Wharf – nt Ce e of th located at the center week 11am to 7pm. Open seven days a
Season-Long Programming! - Canalside Archaeology: Digging for the Story of Buffalo with UB Archaeology - Erie Canal Harbor Story - Walking Tour by Buffalo Tours - Explore & More Family Fun - Fitness at Canalside with the YMCA - Pilates - Fitness at Canalside with the YMCA - Yoga - Handmade Filmmaking with Squeaky Wheel - 150 Years of Buffalo Science with Buffalo Science & Tifft Nature Preserve - Saturday Artisan Market at the Central Wharf - Young Audiences Family Programs with Local Artists - Young Audiences Family Programs with Local History - Zumba Fitness
Special Events & Festivals! - American Repertory Theater of WNY’s Local Young Playwrights Festival - Annual Pride Festival - Arena Painting with Clufffalo Studio - Buffalo Creek Native Festival - Buffalo Irish Festival - Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor presented by M&T Bank - Buffalo Harbor Oktoberfest at Canalside - Fleet Feet 15K - Run into Buffalo - Fourth of July Celebration presented by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) - Clutch Artist’s Autorama - Holistic Health Expo - Music Is Art Student Showcase - Oktoberfest at Canalside 2012 - Round The Stake Races at Canalside by Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association - Thursday at the Harbor presented by M&T Bank - US Brig Niagara Tall Ship visits Canalside - US Fleet - Operation Sail
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