New York Amsterdam News December 2 - December 8, 2021 Issue

WWW.AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM

Vol. 112 No. 48 | December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW BLACK VIEW

©2021 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New York City

COVID ALERT

(Nayaba Arinde photo)

Impact of Omicron variant of COVID unknown, but health officials keep eye on it

By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff Global concern over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has made its way to American shores with the first case confirmed in California as the San Francisco and state health departments confirmed the first case on Wednesday.

Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the Na-

tional Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told reporters that the person is fully vaccinated and has mild symptoms that are “…improving at this point.”

This variant of the coronavirus was first sequenced in South Africa, and subsequently the U.S. banned all travel from South Africa (and neighboring countries) and has maintained the bans despite scientists later dis-

covering cases in Europe a week before the variant was discovered in South Africa.

During a media briefing earlier this week, U.S. President Joe Biden reassured the public that the Omicron variant wasn’t anything to worry about for now.

In a statement last week, the president said, “…For those not yet fully vaccinated: get vaccinated today. This

NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison to retire

By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff The NYPD announced last Thursday that Chief of Department Rodney Harrison is retiring at the end of the year.

A native of Jamaica, Queens, Harrison started in the NYPD in 1991 as a cadet before being sworn in as a police officer in 1992 at age

23. During his early years as an officer while working undercover, he was shot by a drug dealer and received the Departmental Combat Cross.

Harrison worked his way up the ranks to chief of patrol in 2018 before being promoted to chief of detectives in 2019: becoming the first African American to hold the title.

In March, he was promot-

ed to chief of department, the third African American to hold the position. Harrison oversaw CompStat, directed and coordinated recovery efforts after last year’s protests, and coordinated with community leaders to improve relationships while the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak continued to impact residents of this city.

See NYPD on page 23

includes both children and adults.”

For those vaccinated? “…The best way to strengthen your protection is to get a booster shot, as soon as you are eligible,” stated the president.

On Monday, the president told the public, “We’re throwing everything we have at this virus, tracking it from every angle…I’m sparing no effort, removing all roadblocks to keep the See OMICRON on page 6

Holiday Time NYC!

(Bill Moore photo)

See STORY on page 8

2 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS USPS 382-600/ISSN#00287121 2340 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York, New York 10027 (212) 932-7400 FAX (212) 222-3842

DIRECTORY EDITORIAL News@AmsterdamNews.com Arts@AmsterdamNews.com Josh.Barker@AmsterdamNews.com (212) 932-7462 Stephon.Johnson@AmsterdamNews.com

(212) 932-7466 DISPLAY ADVERTISING William.Atkins@AmsterdamNews.com (212) 932-7429 CLASSIFED ADVERTISING Ali.Milliner@AmsterdamNews.com (212) 932-7435 ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT Sam.Bennett@AmsterdamNews.com (212) 932-7498 CIRCULATION / SUBSCRIPTION Benita.Darby@AmsterdamNews.com (212) 932-7453 The Amsterdam News assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts or photographs.

Photographs and manuscripts become the property of The Amsterdam News.

Published weekly. Periodicals Class postage paid at New York, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to NY Amsterdam News, 2340 Frederick Douglass Blvd., New York, NY 10027.

INDEX Arts & Entertainment �������������Page 13 » Astro/Numerology ���������������� Page 16 » Food �����������������������������������������Page 18 » Jazz �����������������������������������������Page 19 Caribbean Update �������������������Page 12 Career/Business ���������������������Page 26 Classified ����������������������������������Page 27 Editorial/Opinion �����������������Pages 10,11 Education ����������������������������������Page 21 In the Classroom ��������������������Page 20 Out & About �������������������������������Page 8 Religion & Spirituality ��������������Page 24 Sports ����������������������������������������Page 32 Union Matters ����������������������������� Page 9 Your Health ������������������������������Page 22 Mail subscriptions U.S. Territories Weekly subscription: 1 year $49.99 6 months $34.99 Foreign Subscription: 1 year $45.00

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

International International

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN STUDENTS CITED FOR INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IDEAS (GIN)—Three female students at the University of Cape Town won intervarsity recognition as top student entrepreneurs after a two-day national final in Johannesburg this month.

Among the winners was Zimbabwe-born Chido Dzinotyiwei, founder of Vambo Academy, an educational technology platform that uses digital resources to offer language learning, translation and knowledge services.

“We want to democratize access to indigenous language learning and champion the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures for future generations,” she told an interviewer. “We want to create a space where the diversity and richness of indigenous cultures is recognized and celebrated. We believe that language is key to achieving inclusion in our societies.

“The one skillset Africans have mastered is their mother tongue. With this venture we hope to create opportunities for talented individuals like writers, poets, teachers and translators, and to be that stepping stone as they venture out into the world. We hope to demonstrate that African solutions backed by technology can make a difference in societies.

“None of us should ever stop learning about our culture and heritage because knowing where we come from is important,” she said. “This is why we chose to call ourselves Vambo, which means ‘origin’ in ChiShona.”

Vambo Academy aspires to make the learning of African languages and cultures accessible online.

Tshegofatso Masenya, a fifthyear medical student, walked away with the national Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and her crowdfunding platform, GoShare, also topped the social impact category.

Masenya said her project responded to the growing number of students needing donors to fund what’s left of their college or university fees.

“With GoShare, our main aim is to democratize access to tertiary education, harness the

power of community, and cultivate a culture of investing in one another,” she said.

Finally, Vuthlarhi Shirindza won 5,000 rand for her business, Chewi, a pet telehealth app that offers on-demand pet telemedicine and services.

The fourth-year medical student at UCT described Chewi as an e-commerce platform that offers products and servic-

News

cious stones.”

The initiative comes as the American Museum of Natural History unveils an exhibition of the latest large “fancy blue diamond” extracted from the open-pit Orapa mine.

Currently, India’s Jindal Steel & Power Limited is finalizing plans to construct a coal mine in Botswana’s southeastern Mmamabula

neighboring countries South Africa and Mozambique, and, potentially, become a net exporter of energy.

Demand for electricity often exceeds supply, which results in load shedding, the use of backup diesel power plants plus electricity imports through the Southern African Power Pool.

However, the country’s power plants are not efficient

(GIN photo)

Cape Town students

es by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

“We also offer mobile clinic vet services and pet training workshops in townships and rural areas to educate pet owners in these areas on how to care for pets properly.”

AFRICAN HOME OF THE ‘FANCY BLUE DIAMOND’ PLANS A NEW INITIATIVE—DIRTY COAL (GIN)—There may be a lump of coal in Botswana’s Christmas stocking if the southern African country goes through with plans to wind down its famed diamond industry and replace it with unsustainable dirty coal.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, unveiled the country’s new direction acknowledging an abysmal year for the diamond market which hurt government revenue. It is “more imperative than ever,” he said, “to diversify into other commodities and curb the nation’s overdependence on pre-

coalfields in 2022, aiming to supply the export market and a planned coal power plant, a company official told the Reuters news service.

The Indian industrial giant aims for the mine to produce 4.5 million tons of coal per year.

“Work will start next year and develop in phases over two to three years. Regional demand is increasing and the South African market has an appetite for Botswana coal,” Jindal Botswana country head Neeraj Saxena told Reuters.

At the COP26 climate conference last month Botswana signed on to a global commitment to reduce the use of coal but opted out of a pledge to stop issuing new coal mining licenses.

The coal plant is its only currently planned fossil fuel based power project.

Lefoko Moagi, minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security, said the aim is to reduce Botswana’s dependence for electricity on

and it currently imports— mainly from Namibia and South Africa—more than 50% of its needs, draining government coffers.

Moagi said the plan aims to generate sustainable jobs and increase foreign direct investment, stressing that “all the IRP projects will be procured on an independent power producer basis using open international competitive bidding.”

This is not the first surprising move by the Botswana government toward a controversial initiative opposed by environmentalists. In 2015 it was learned that Botswana had authorized fracking in Kgalagadi National Park, one of Africa’s largest and wildest conservation areas.

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism later denied the reports. But as of 2016 Karoo Energy has full control of Tamboran Botswana and pledged to progress with petroleum exploration licenses.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

NYC Schools Chancellor Dr. Meisha Porter stepping down

By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff New York City Schools Chancellor Dr. Meisha Porter announced she’s stepping down from her position at the end of the month.

Porter said during a televised inter view on Wednesday that she’s taking the position as Meisha Porter (Courtesy of Ed chief executive officer Reed Mayoral Photography Office) of The Bronx Community Foundation.

Mayor Bill de Blasio appoint- She made histor y as the first Black ed Porter as schools chancellor woman to hold the position and in March after former Chancellor spent nine months on the job.

Richard Carranza stepped down.

See PORTER on page 25

Flatbush Block Party Bash honors the passing of Michael K. Williams

To honor actor and Brooklyn native Michael K. Williams, who died in September of a drug overdose, NYC Together hosted a celebration of his life on his birthday in the neighborhood block he grew up in Vanderveer (Flatbush Gardens) Monday, Nov. 22.

Dozens braved the bitter cold to enjoy the block party as they gave out free turkeys, food, gift bags, COVID tests, and face painting to local community members. An amalgamation of Williams’ beloved hip hop, dance, and house music blasted into the night as community leaders, residents, and elected officials gathered in the street.

Artist Massah Fofana, 52, said she grew up with Williams in the court across from his in Vandeveer and still lives in the neighborhood. They were both considered “odd balls” because of their fashion and love of the arts at a time when that wasn’t readily acceptable.

Fofana, who was riding a tricked out bicycle and large pink shades, said that even though her style set her apart, Williams treated her with respect. She’s since become a visual artist and fashion designer.

“He led a very full life. Can’t be too sad because it was a life that was unimaginable for us growing up here,” said Fofana.

Williams was known for his love of dancing, acting, and music. Fofana said her favorite memory of him was when he caught her dancing at the once infamous nightclub called Limelight on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan while underage. He tapped her on the shoulder and asked why she was there. “I just wanted to dance,” Fofana laughed, recalling the memory.

Marietta Smalls was joined by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Councilmember Farah Louis in saying a few words about Williams’ impact on the community.

Louis announced that the Nostrand/Foster

(Ariama C. Long photo)

By ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member, Amsterdam News Staff

Avenue playground would be renamed the Michael K. Williams playground. “He’s a home grown hero from East Flatbush,” said Louis.

“I just want to say that we are here today celebrating his life. His birthday. We are celebrating his legacy,” said Bichotte Hermelyn.

Bichotte Hermelyn said that the Michael K. Williams Stop Mass Incarceration bill she introduced in Albany will highlight criminal justice reform and aim to reduce the prison population.

“Anybody who’s spent time around Williams knows that he was synonymous with love. It is amazing. Had an amazing spirit,” said J. Williams. “He was doing the work around mass incarceration, overpolicing, gun violence, and also, mental health. He was very open about the need for mental health in our community.”

The evening was capped by a performance from the The Empire Marching Elite drumline and dancers organized by Big Apple Leadership Academy for the Arts.

Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https://tinyurl. com/fcszwj8w

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 3

MetroBriefs Metro Briefs STATE ASSEMBLY HOLDS HEARING ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON HIGHER EDUCATION NYS Assembly Higher Education Committee Chair Deborah J. Glick took testimony to explore how colleges and universities in New York adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term outlook for higher education.

In the spring of 2020, New York’s colleges and universities were forced to quickly transition to remote learning and adjust their services and student supports to comply with evolving state and federal guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, colleges and universities have largely returned to in-person instruction, with many lessons learned through the uncertainties of the last two years.

The committee explored how the pandemic changed higher education as it relates to instruction, admissions, enrollment, retention, student life and career services, as well as the strategies and measures that were used, and the lessons learned.

COMMUNITY-OWNED WIFI COMPLETED IN TWO BRONX NYCHA DEVELOPMENTS Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres and other political figures unveiled the completion of a major community-owned WiFi installation in two NYCHA housing projects in the Bronx.

Starting Monday, nearly 2,500 residents of the Melrose and Courtlandt Avenue housing developments began having access to a high-quality, lowcost broadband alternative via a community-owned WiFi mesh network created, installed and maintained by a coalition of BlocPower, People’s Choice Communications and Metro IAF—but governed by the residents. The coalition has three other Bronx NYCHA projects to upgrade, potentially reaching a combined 10,000 residents.

An estimated 38% of the Bronx has no in-home broadband access, making it one of the most inequitable places in the U.S. for the digital divide. The installation is part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Internet Master Plan to close the digital divide in the city’s most underserved neighborhoods.

CITYMEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERS MORE THAN 19,000 THANKSGIVING MEALS This Thanksgiving, Citymeals on Wheels prepared and delivered more than 19,000 holiday meals complete with all the fixings for vulnerable older New Yorkers across the city who are unable to leave their homes.

Working in partnership with more than 30 community-based organizations and senior centers, more than 500 Citymeals volunteers spent the morning hand-delivering the meals, along with a friendly check-in, for their aged neighbors.

Since the start of the pandemic, Citymeals has delivered nearly 5 million meals to vulnerable older New Yorkers. The organization is now serving nearly 20,000 meal recipients—a 10% increase since the start of the crisis.

Additionally, over 24,300 volunteers have given over 102,400 hours of time to the Citymeals mission since March 2020. In a typical year, Citymeals prepares and delivers over 2 million weekend, holiday and emergency meals for the frail aged.

NYC KICKS OFF ANNUAL ‘16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE’ The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and the Commission on Gender Equity began New York City’s “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign last week to raise awareness about the far reaching consequences of gender-based violence (GBV) and to urge government, community, corporate and philanthropic sectors to develop strategies that eliminate GBV. Since 2014, New York City has brought the campaign, which runs from Nov. 25, International Day to End Violence against Women, to Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, to the local level as part of its efforts to address GBV and to ensure access to inclusive services for all survivors of GBV. GBV includes intimate partner violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual violence (which can include sexual harassment), stalking, and human trafficking.

For the second year in a row New York City will partner with Hollaback! and L’Oréal Paris during “16 Days” to present “Stand Up Against Street Harassment” training sessions. Signing up for a bystander intervention training session or hosting a training gives participants tools to intervene safely when witnessing street harassment.

—Compiled by Cyril Josh Parker

4 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Former Rep. Carrie Meek of Florida passes at 95

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews (U.S.Congress photo/Public Domain)

During her stay in the House of Representatives Carrie P. Meek of Florida was an often powerful player behind the scene, but in her congressional district in Florida she was a resolute force demanding a share of apportionments for her constituents in the Miami-Dade County district. Meek, Carrie Meek 95, died Sunday at her home in Miami, after a long illness. service, she was a champion for opThe late John Lewis, who served portunity and progress, including folfor many years with Meek, once cited lowing her retirement, as she worked that “We see showboats and we see to ensure that every Floridian had a tugboats. She’s a tugboat,” he said of roof over his or her head and access Meek. “I never want to be on the side to a quality education,” House Speakof issues against her.” er Nancy Pelosi said. “On the ApNor were there others who dared propriations Committee where we face off against her when she set both served, she was a force, bringher mind and voice to a particular ing to bear the special power of her bill or issue. soft accent and strong will for her “Throughout her decades of public See CARRIE on page 25

Biden declares a steadfast fight against AIDS

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews As the world struggles through the coronavirus pandemic, President Biden has promised to remain “steadfast” on efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic which, to date, has killed more than 36 million people globally over a 40-year period. The president made the declaration on Tuesday, Nov. 30, a day in advance of World AIDS Day which occurs every Dec. 1, indicating that the disease continues to be a deadly menace.

More than 700,000 Americans have perished from the disease since 1988, seven years after it was first detected, and to further combat it the Biden administration has included $670 million in the budget request, boosting the previous request by $267 million.

“On World AIDS Day,” Biden said, “we rededicate ourselves to building on the progress of the last four decades; upholding and advancing human rights; supporting research, science, and data-driven solutions; expanding access to housing, education, and economic empowerment; and fighting stigma and discrimination.”

Moreover, he said, “no one living with HIV should suffer the undeserved guilt and prejudice that too many continue to experience. We must innovate and explore new ways to help address HIV/AIDS in communities here at home and around the world.”

In 1981, the Center for Disease Control reported that five young gay men in Los Angeles were diagnosed with lung infections and this began the fight against what was later an infection related to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Along with his announcement, Biden said that the aim was to end the epidemic by 2030, a goal established by the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/ AIDS, or UNAIDS, in 2015.

On the eve of World AIDS Day, people began wearing red ribbons symbolizing the awareness of the disease and support for those living with it. Over the years research and treatment of the disease has made some breakthroughs but there is still no cure for it.

While Biden’s commitment is applauded, many supporters, such as journalist Mark King, who has been an unwavering advocate in the fight against the disease, said it was doubtful that the president would be able to find the needed funds. Despite the president’s sincerity, “People living with HIV have had the rug pulled out from under us so many times, [so] we tend to be a little jaded when it comes to a real commitment to fight this epidemic or a breakthrough treatment being around the next corner,” he told the Daily News.

King, 60, is a longtime HIV survivor and said the HIV/AIDs community has had to deal with disappointments “many times over the decades.”

NewJerseyNews Newark Workforce on Wheels mobile jobtraining matches residents with jobs

By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. and other officials deployed the Newark Workforce on Wheels (NewarkWOW) mobile unit this week to connect residents with employment opportunities. The ribbon-cutting took place at Pennington Court. Baraka launched the program in 2017.

“We are meeting Newarkers right where they are, in their neighborhoods,” said Baraka. “NewarkWOW will help job seekers with the hiring process and provide them with the training they need, which will build their confidence to land the job.

An equitable city is built on the foundation of access to employment. I encourage residents to take advantage of these services.”

Under the Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training, the NewarkWOW mobile-unit is bringing jobs, education and training services to residents in their neighborhoods.

NewarkWOW will transport workforce professionals from NewarkWORKS throughout the City of Newark to provide information and resources on various programs including job placement, work readiness training, adult basic education training and high school equivalency.

The mobile unit is fully equipped with stateof-the-art technology, complete with internet access and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Having a workforce mobile unit will foster local job growth and encourage economic development, while also promoting self-sufficiency and creating livable wages for a healthier community.

“The Workforce on Wheels program will help thousands of Newark residents receive job training in their own neighborhoods,” said Payne. “It is the perfect time for such a program. I helped pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently. The new law will create millions of good-paying jobs in New Jersey and nationwide. The job-training unit will help prepare residents to get those jobs.”

The Newark Workforce Development Board donated the NewarkWOW mobile unit to the City of Newark and is pleased to advance Mayor Baraka’s vision, which guides the Board’s strategic focus on priority industries including health professions, IT, supply chain, green energy/infrastructure and the construction trades. Additionally, the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development provided funding for the onboard technology for the new mobile unit in order to help bridge the digital divide and support Newark’s equitable development goals.

“As New Jersey in general and Newark in particular emerges from the economic downturn created by COVID-19, the NewarkWOW initiative will provide energy and solutions for the city’s job-seekers. I commend Mayor Baraka on launching this program,” said Assemblywoman Pintor Marin.

NewarkWOW will travel throughout the city’s five wards Monday to Friday, and will occasionally be available for special events on weekends, weather permitting. A weekly schedule will be posted on the City’s social media platforms and two workforce websites: www.newarknjworks.org and www.nlwdb.org.

NJ provides additional funding for school stress caused by pandemic

By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff Gov. Phil Murphy awarded nearly $5 million to support School-Linked Services contracted through the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The funding will support students experiencing stress and anxiety due to returning to in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The additional $5 million allocation, approved by the Legislature and the governor as part of the FY 2022 state budget, will result in all School-Linked Services contracted providers receiving a onetime, approximately 18% increase in their annualized total funding.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has hit all of us hard, and our students are not immune to the stress and anxiety that the pandemic leaves in its wake,” said Murphy.

“Programs like School-Linked Services are positioned to provide needed supports to students, not only to succeed academically, but to achieve social and emotional safety as well. Working with our colleagues the Legislature, we have

increased funding on the state level to provide additional support for students during these challenging times.”

The funds will support work, within designated school districts, to empower students who may be struggling as a result of the emotional or social effects of the pandemic. Funds will enhance the current array of provided services, such as learning support, mental health counseling, employment counseling, substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention and pregnancy prevention.

Funds cannot be used to increase staff salaries and must go directly into programmatic improvements and client support that benefit the students enrolled in the program.

The Department of Children and Families continues to monitor an increase in the need for emotional and behavioral supports for students returning to the classroom this school year. In September, the Administration launched a website dedicated to support parents, youth and teachers with resources addressing student mental health.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 5

Adams’ assistant makes run for State Assembly

By ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member, Amsterdam News Staff A community leader in Eric Adams’ crew, Hercules E. Reid was the first to launch a campaign, on Thursday, Nov. 18, for Assemblymember Nick Perry’s seat. President Joe Biden is planning Perry’s nomination as U.S ambassador to Jamaica, his native country, leaving open the position he’s held in the 58th Assembly District in Flatbush, Brooklyn since 1992.

Reid, 29, is a second-generation Jamaican, East Flatbush resident, and an active community organizer and assistant to the Brooklyn Deputy Borough President Ingrid Lewis-Martin. He said his political experiences upstate and in New York City will make him a good state rep.

Reid spent the last year and a half entrenched in Eric Adams’ borough hall office as Adams battled the COVID-19 crisis in Brooklyn, and then with Adams in his subsequent run for mayor of New York City. Adams was voted the second Black mayor-elect in November 2021.

Often seen at social and criminal justice rallies and protests throughout the city, on a bike raising awareness for voting rights and the census count, and next to Adams on the campaign trail, Reid said that he’s decided to return to his dream of holding office. “I think that it’s easy to go and get a job now,” said Reid, “but I’m turning it down to serve the people.”

He said the main crit- Hercules icism he gets is that he’s Reid still too young to win.

He hopes to change that narrative by being a “results Democrat” that keeps the youth involved in his platform while focusing on education, housing, and equitably disseminating resources to the community.

Born and raised in New York, Reid mainly grew up in the town New Yorker of South Fallsburg. His parents were both hard working Jamaican immigrants. His father was a union carpenter with Local 157 and his mom an educator. His father commuted three hours to the city for work everyday. “It goes back to the immigrant story, you did what you had to do,” said Reid, “and that grind, that grit, that passion, I now inhabit that because I watched what it took to not have it easy but still wake up everyday and be committed.”

Reid was a CUNY (City University of New York) student activist, fighting for tuition and faculty contracts freezes and other campus issues. He served as president of City Tech student government before graduating with a degree in Architectural Technology. Reid said it was hard to afford living space in Brooklyn and slept where he

Black

could while going to school and working.

Inspired by his father’s union organizing and his time in student government, at 26 he made his first run at city government as the youngest candidate in the 45th City Council District’s special election in 2019 to replace then Councilmember Jumaane Williams.

Reid was all but crushed in the city council race.

He had reached out to Adams then for support in the race. Adams had already “agreed” to other obligations and could not offer any endorsement. It worked out later since he ended up getting a job and a wealth of experience, said Reid. At one point, during last year’s COVID lockdown, Reid said he volunteered to be Adams’ driver and was on the ground all over the city handing out food, resources, and PPE. Reid filed with the state’s campaign finance board “undeclared” back in September. He doesn’t want to overly rely on his mentor’s help now, but he said he is utilizing the same fundraising tactics and some connections he’s made to get an early start. “[I’m] scared but I feel at peace be-

cause I feel that things are just coming together,” said Reid. “Especially compared to my city council race, I’m in a much better space.”

Perry hasn’t been officially made an ambassador yet and the Senate doesn’t go back into session until January to vote him in, so a special or primary election to replace him is months off. At an event in Flatbush Gardens on Monday, Nov. 22, Perry was reluctant to comment on Reid’s announcement but confirmed that he had not publicly said that he wouldn’t run for reelection. Perry said that he had spoken to Reid in the past but doesn’t recall his proposal to run for his seat.

“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” said Perry when asked how he felt about the impending race.

“I’m blessed and honored to represent the people in my district and will continue to do so until God willing I’m sworn in elsewhere.”

Other candidates reportedly gearing up for the assembly race are District Leader Cory Provost, organizer Monique Chandler-Waterman, and community leader Joan Bakriddin.

Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

43199_Dept Of Finance Amsterdam News 4.313 x 5.6875

What changes do you want in the City’s laws?

09.10.21 pg 12

The NYC Charter is the foundation of how our City functions and it has a direct impact on the way we live.

New Yorkers are speaking up for racial justice in the City’s laws and calling for changes to the NYC Charter that address the underlying causes of racial inequity.

If you owe real estate tax, emergency repair, or other property-related charges, the City of New York may sell a lien on your property.

Share your changes at nyc.gov/racialjustice Comments are anonymous

Senior, disabled, veteran homeowners, and not-for-profit organizations: Your property may qualify for an exemption that removes it from the lien sale, but you must apply.

Contact 311 to apply or to see if your property is on the lien sale list.

You can also look for your property on the list at nyc.gov/liensale.

Do Not Delay. Respond Today!

Department of Finance

Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Sherif Soliman Commissioner

Louise Carroll Commissioner

RacialJusticeNYC RacialJusticeNY NYC Racial Justice Commission

6 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Omicron

send their kids (Nayaba Arinde photo) with COVID because parents are Continued from page 1 still sending their kids with sympAmerican people safe.” toms…to school.

Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de And so, we really Blasio expressed similar sentiments. have to be mindful “…We’re going to emphasize as that we can’t rely much vaccination in as many ways on other people for possible over the weeks ahead,” said our safety.” the mayor during Wednesday’s media When asked if all briefing. “And I hope this will moti- parents and stuvate the folks who haven’t crossed the dents should worry line now, because it’s the one thing— about the Omicron there’s one thing that matters most, variant, the offiit’s vaccination.” cials at the DepartOmicron could impact education ment of Education significantly if it were to be more remained steadcommunicable or more deadly than fast in their abiliother variants to date. According to ty to keep all who the World Health Organization’s one- enter their facilities sheet update on the virus: “It is not yet comfortable. clear whether Omicron is more trans“Our schools are among the safest graphics, only 54% of Black New Yorkmissible (e.g., more easily spread from places to be during this pandemic due ers have received at least one dose of person to person) compared to other to our extensive, multi-layered ap- the COVID-19 vaccine and only 48% variants, including Delta. The number proach to health and safety,” said DOE are fully vaccinated. Both numbers of people testing positive has risen in spokesperson Nathaniel Styer. “We are are the lowest in the city. areas of South Africa affected by this offering vaccinations at our schools, According to the NYU Furman variant, but epidemiologic studies are encouraging all families and eligible Center, Black and Brown New Yorkers underway to understand if it is be- children to get vaccinated, and close- are 90% of all NYCHA residents. cause of Omicron or other factors.” ly following the guidance of our public While on the daily average, according Are parents scared? According to health experts.” to the city, COVID-related deaths and public school parent Tamika Hall, the With millions of Americans still hospitalizations have decreased, the DOE gives off mixed signals. unvaccinated, the coronavirus can numbers of confirmed and probable “....I feel like we can’t rely on each wreak havoc on the Black and Brown cases have increased. The cold, comother to be safe. We have to—each communities who make up most bined with a lack of heat, (it was recentperson has to be their own safety of the public housing. According to ly reported that Coney Island public net, and so hoping that parents don’t City Hall’s statistics, among all demo- housing residents did not have heat for six days and Lower East Side residents complained about inconsistent heat as well) combined with low vaccination numbers can be a recipe for disaster for NYCHA. A spokesperson said that it shouldn’t be the case at all.

“The health and safety of our residents has always been NYCHA’s highest priority throughout this pandemic, and the Authority has and will continue to follow guidance from the CDC, DOH and DOHMH to ensure our policies and procedures are thorough and responsive,” read the agency’s statement. “Any resident experiencing maintenance needs, including heat or hot water issues, should use the MyNychaApp or call the Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 to create a work order ticket.”

The day after speaking with the AmNews, NYCHA announced a partAriama covers local and nership with Essence Development and The Related Companies with national politics for New building and apartment upgrades for York Amsterdam News. more than 2,054 apartments at Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, Elliott, and Every dollar donated is DONATE TODAY! Fulton Houses in Manhattan. matched by Report for Medical authorities are still suggesting that people who are already vacciAmerica and used to nated get the booster shot and those fund Ariama's work and who aren’t vaccinated join the party, but this hasn’t stopped the rumors the onboarding of more and opposing theories. Those in the Report for America Corp medical field are working to combat them and have been for months. members.

During a late August virtual conference called “Infodemic: A StanClick “Donate” on www.AmsterdamNews.com ford Conference on Social Media and

FUND ARIAMA!

COVID-19 Misinformation,” Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Founding Director Heidi Larson, Ph.D, according to Stanford Medicine, defined an infodemic as “… too much information—an abundance, an overabundance, of good and bad…But what is even more important than the sheer quantity of information is its dynamic, fastmoving and fast-changing nature— like epidemics, which spread quickly through populations. They are challenging when they are negative, but there is an opportunity that credible information and trusted voices can also have a viral nature.”

Italo Brown, MD, clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at Stanford Medicine, stated at the conference that it’s up to the medical community to gain Black people’s trust given their history with doctors.

“Black communities have a lasting and lingering distrust of health care, of healthcare providers, and of the systems and institutions that have supported it,” Brown said. “Currently, we still see elements of mistreatment in the medical system. We can’t continue to gaslight communities of color around this topic.”

While scientists are still working to understand the new variant, the New Year’s celebration in Times Square is right around the corner. Vaccination cards will be required to participate in the facilities. With a four-week gap between now and Jan. 1, the city, and the country as a whole, should know just how much impact the Omicron variant will have.

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams directed the AmNews to his Twitter page where he kept it simple. “New York can’t make the same mistakes with #Omicron as it did with #Delta or the original outbreak. It’s not the time for panic, but it’s the time for precaution,” he wrote.

“1) The indoor mask advisory should be expanded statewide. 2) Vaccine mandates should require full vaccination, not 1 dose.”

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 7

Together with small businesses, we’re helping bring hope to the streets.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of every community. They make our neighborhoods vibrant places to live, work, and raise families. Here are just a few ways Wells Fargo is giving hope a hand: • Providing nonprofits with roughly $420 million through our Open for Business Fund to help small businesses • Helping nearly 282,000 small businesses keep 1.7 million people at work through Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding* • Pitching in to help beautify local business districts in cities nationwide • Working together with more than 3 million small businesses to help them get back to thriving Join us in bringing hope to the streets by shopping local. Learn more at wellsfargo.com/impact. * PPP data from Program inception in 2020 through 06/09/2021. © 2021 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. IHA-7112904

8 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Out & About Turkey giveaway at Harlem Nightlife Memorial Baptist Church Getting on board the BET Soul Train Written by David Goodson

From Thanksgiving to end-of-year celebrations, New Yorkers are getting in gear to donate and receive turkeys, fixings, and whole meals. Events have already included: the Nick Cannon grand-marshaled 125th Street-lighting ceremony; the turkey giveaway by Rev. Maurice Wiley’s Harlem’s Soul

Saving Church Outreach Ministry “Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub;” the turkey giveaway with the Harlem Memorial Baptist Church with folk like Assemblymember Inez Dickens and Rev. Dr. Renee F. Washington Gardner; and the ‘Turkey and A Prayer’ for the community.

(Dave Goodson photo)

BET?! SOUL TRAIN?!! The APOLLO Theater?!!! For a combined century and a half of their collective existence, it could be assured that they have discovered, nurtured, established, propelled and resurrected almost EVERY Black music artist of consequence. Therefore, when the three entities join forces, nothing short of explosive from top to bottom is projected.

With that, were the expectations of the 2021 Soul Train Awards too high? That would be an unequivocal yes! The question then would be, were those lofty expectations met? In all honesty, the show didn’t get there and stay there, but it did reach a crescendo of art that is rarely seen.

While he was bestowed with the 2021 Ford-sponsored Legend Award, the catalog of work of Maxwell still seems to be underrated. Nonetheless in what was arguably the evening’s most special moments, firstly, he was presented with his trophy from two-time winner (Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Album of the Year, “Heaux Tales”) Jazmine Sullivan who reflected on Maxwell’s influence both on Maxwell the industry and in her own life, commenting how he was one of the only people who gave her a chance. After her touching speech about his humble beginnings and rise to success, Maxwell, who transformed his look from the Allen Iverson cornrows he rocked on the red carpet, to 1996, the year of his first album cover. He accepted the award and expressed gratitude, visibly moved by the emotional moment. The singer then brought endless soul to the stage, performing a medley of his classics including “Til the Cops Come Knockin’,” “Bad Habits,” “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” new song “Off” and closed out with crowd favorite “Ascension,” as he walked through the crowd, serenading attendees. His highly anticipated new album “BLACKsummers’night” will be released this coming spring buoyed by the release of the new single “Off.” Maxwell has also announced his Night 2022 Tour, which will cover North America. The tour is in partnership with Black Promoters Collective, the preeminent coalition of African American independent promoters. The 25-date run kicks off in Dallas at Texas Trust CU Theater, and area appearances include March 11, 2022, Prudential Center (Newark); March 30, the Barclays Center (Brooklyn); and April 1, Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic City.) Anthony Hamilton and Joe are along for support.

“Maxwell is one of the most respected artists in the industry,” says Gary Guidry, CEO, Black Promoters Collective. “His body of work and showmanship are second to none. We believe he has a true connection to the culture.

We are happy to partner with him on the Night 2022 Tour and look forward to growing this relationship for years to come.”

As for the rest of the ceremony, while all the awards were televised, here are the complete listings of 2021 Soul Train Award winners:

(Bill Moore photos)

Souls of Justice Award: Ciara and Russell Wilson, and Marley Dias Lady of Soul: Ashanti Best New Artist: Yung Bleu Certified Soul Award: Charlie Wilson Best R&B/Soul Male Artist: Giveon Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Kirk Franklin Song of the Year: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open” The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award: “Leave the Door Open” Best Dance Performance: Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side” Best Collaboration: Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence” Video of the Year: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open” Over and out. Holla next week. Til then, enjoy the nightlife.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 9

Union Matters Bessemer Amazon workers get a second chance

By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff

been saying all along.

“Today’s decision confirms what we were saying all along—that Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama Amazon work- intimidation and interference preventers have one more chance to form a ed workers from having a fair say in union. This time, it won’t be with any whether they wanted a union in their interference. workplace—and as the regional director

alter the outcome of the vote.

After the vote failed, union leaders said Amazon purposely had a collection/mailbox installed in front of the facility and had security cameras monitoring the collection box for votes. They also, allegedly, pressured workers into

write-up every 30 minutes.

RWDSU, after allegedly obtaining emails via a Freedom of Information Act request, showed that Amazon’s leadership pushed the U.S. Postal Service to install mailboxes outside of the Bessemer warehouse.

bringing their ballots to work and dropping them in the collection boxes the company established.

Back in March, the House of Representatives voted in favor of the Protect the Right To Organize (PRO) Act, which includes forbidding employer interference and influence in union elections.

The goal of the PRO Act was to stop employers from using a worker’s immigration status against them and shield them from the effects of the Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court decision that lets workers opt out of the union but still receive the same benefits.

Bessemer workers complained that restroom and stretching counted towards “time off task” (TOT), the company tracked how many packages each individual worker scanned through, and that they were given an automated

Amazon has stood firm in its beliefs and principles all year. In a statement, Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said, “Our employees have always had the choice of whether or not to join a union, and they overwhelmingly chose not to join the R.W.D.S.U. earlier this year. It’s disappointing that the NLRB has now decided that those votes shouldn’t count. As a company, we don’t think unions are the best answer for our employees.

“While we’ve made great progress in important areas like pay and safety, we know there are plenty of things that we can keep doing better, both in our fulfillment centers and in our corporate offices, and that’s our focus—to work directly with our employees to keep getting better every day,” continued Nantel.

This week, the director of Region 10 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision officially establishing a second vote for Amazon workers at the retail giant’s fulfillment center in Bessemer.

Amazon officials were accused of intimidating workers through various means to influence the vote.

In August, it was determined that Amazon violated labor law, and the NLRB’s hearing officer recommended the regional director direct a second election.

No dates have been announced for the new election as well as the means of voting.

Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), stated that the NLRB’s decision proved what he’d

has indicated, that is both unacceptable and illegal. Amazon workers deserve to have a voice at work, which can only come from a union,” said Appelbaum.

RWDSU officials had filed a complaint with the NLRB earlier this year challenging the results of an election held by workers at an Amazon wish fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama. They accused Amazon of violating parts of the National Labor Relations Act. The union said it was helping workers fight for better wages, benefits, and worker conditions.

The original organizing ended with 1,798 “no” votes, 738 “yes” votes, 76 “void” ballots, and 505 uncounted ballots that were challenged by RWDSU officials. The NLRB said, in a statement, that their challenges weren’t sufficient in numbers to

(Photo courtesy of jetcityimage via iStock)

Bessemer Amazon workers get second chance to organize

10 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Opinion The marijuana legalization issue from the eyes of an educator in the Black community

By CLARENCE WILLIAMS JR.

America. As a child of the ’70s in Harlem, I witnessed the devastating effect drugs had on my community. In junior high While visiting a middle school in the Bronx, an 8th grade school we had drug counselors talk to us about drug abuse. student asked me, “Why is marijuana becoming legal?” I They told us the following: it’s a gateway drug, it affects shortthought this was a good question. Other than revenue, I did term memory, it kills brain cells, it’s addictive. The position not have a good answer. As an educator, I tend to look at legis- was clear: “Stay away from drugs.” Flash forward to today. lation and policies from the lens of what impact will this have Celebrities are on TV endorsing weed; some are invested in on children and the message that we give to them. This brings cannabis businesses. The rhetoric around this subject is user me to the legalization of marijuana. This is a multi-pronged friendly. So, what changed? The product, the policy, the scisubject that covers health, social, economic, and cultural ence, social acceptance or all the above? issues, not to mention the history of drugs in American soSo, did my counselors get it right? We were told that marciety and more importantly in our inner cities throughout ijuana is a gateway drug. I compare this to gambling. Some people can go to Las Vegas and gamble and know when to stop, others are addicted and lose the children’s college fund and the house.

Of course, marijuana is a gateway drug and of course it isn’t. According to the CDC, “People In this moment of giving, we hope that those insurrection- who use marijuana and do go on to use other ists charged in the attack on the Capitol last Jan. 6 get what’s drugs (including alcohol and tobacco) may coming to them. To date, 702 people have been arrested and have a higher risk of dependence or addiction charged with crimes, making this one of the most documented to those drugs, especially if they started using crimes in U.S. history. marijuana at an early age and use it frequently.”

The FBI is still seeking a countless number of marauders who were Just like any other vice it depends on the user. So able to do damage and walk away from the destruction and death maybe the message to children should be, this they left behind. They were summoned by Trump and pro- could lead to harder drugs. I cannot think of a voked in their swarm on the epitome of our democracy, more significant message to children exposed to wielding all sorts of weapons they used to break windows, the horrors of drug abuse in the inner cities. In smash doors, generally run amok and create a dangerous sit- a 2016 article Robert L. Dupont stated, “People uation. Thus far, 129 rioters have entered guilty pleas. who are addicted to marijuana are three times We applaud the FBI for a change in poring over footage, more likely to be addicted to heroin.” This does social media platforms, and other data that could lead to the not support the gateway theory; however, it does apprehension of others who took part in the mayhem. suggest the correlation and behavioral aspects of It is unfortunate that the House of Representatives were these drugs. unable to vote in a commission to investigate the incident, a measure As I mentioned, I like to look at current events blocked by Republicans, many of whom were just as vulnerable as from the lens of an educator, but on a more granDemocrats during the tumult. ular level, I also look at it with an equity lens.

There is probably little chance that all of those involved will be What are the ramifications of marijuana on lowbrought to justice, but those now under arrest should feel the full income inner cities that are populated by Black brunt of the law for their so-called patriotic chaos. In many respects and Brown people? The CDC lists the following their unlawful action was very similar to the vigilantism of the McMi- factors that contribute to marijuana abuse, they chaels, William Bryan, and Kyle Rittenhouse. include: Year after year, month after month—no, day after day—we witness Family history yet another violent attack in which people have chosen to take the law Having another mental health illness into their own hands, and far too often with impunity. (such as anxiety or depression) We were pleased that some measure of justice arrived with the conPeer pressure victions in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, but this was a senseless Loneliness or social isolation crime and there is no amount of grieving and compensation that can Lack of family involvement replace his loss to family and friends.

Drug availability Our sentiments are extended to the families who lost two valued Socioeconomic status citizens in Kenosha, where a killer claimed he was under attack and Most of the above––however not exclusivehad to defend himself. ly––are prevalent in inner cities of America. ReTo see him standing proudly and smiling with Trump is an insult to search shows that health issues in the inner injury, a place that many of the raiders on Jan. 6 would probably gladly cities are a high priority, ranking with economshare—and Trump would warmly embrace them. ics, education housing and crime. Pfizer states If the insurrectionists choose to pose with Trump let them all be that, “Blacks are 20% more likely to report psybehind bars and facing long terms of incarceration. chological distress and 50% less likely to receive counseling or mental health treatment due to the aforementioned underlying socioeconomic factors.” If we compound these issues with preexisting conditions in the Black and Brown communities, the use of marijuana has a significant effect on inner city communities more so than in suburbia. The CDC further states, “The association between marijuana and schizophrenia is stronger in people who start using marijuana at an earlier age and use marijuana more frequently.”

Although marijuana use is evident in all walks of life, legalization will remove the stigmatism surrounding it by making it socially acceptable, usage will no doubt increase, and the pre-ex-

Jan. 6 insurrection, Rittenhouse, echoes of Trump remain

EDITORIAL

isting health concerns will still not be addressed in communities of color. When I hear people say hey it’s ok, I’ll ask, for who? During Prohibition alcohol usage was limited to speakeasies and illegal juke joints; legalization created widespread usage that the mob could only dream of. As a result, alcoholrelated crimes in people of color significantly surpassed that of whites. We must be careful of the message we send. The legal message sent will be, to be consumed with responsibility and of legal age (sound familiar?), but the message heard will be, it’s cool. Because we all know underaged people do not consume alcohol and cigarettes. I have witnessed personally this is easier to do in low-income inner cities than in mainstream markets.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, during the 2019/’20 school year, grade 8 African American students were at a 17% proficiency level in English Language Arts and a 12% proficiency in math, compared to their white counterparts in the same grade, these percentages doubled (which is still low). I chose this grade since it’s considered to be an age where they are still in the stage of cognitive brain development. According to the CDC, marijuana affects brain development in babies, children, and teenagers. This will likely create a disproportionality in the cognitive development of Black and Brown students. I am not suggesting that marijuana is the cause for these statistics, but it makes you wonder where our priorities should be for our future and what we should be promoting.

The CDC states the following, “Marijuana use directly affects the brain—specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time. Developing brains, like those in babies, children, and teens, are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of marijuana.”

We must look at marijuana and how it affects people of color as compared to other people. We cannot afford to use generalized data to speak to the effects of Black and Brown consequences, no more than we can look at incarceration rates in America and make a statement on their significance without looking at disproportionality of different ethnic groups in the penal system. In speaking with marijuana users and advocates (the two are not always exclusive) they use generalized data to justify the use of it. Celebrities who endorse marijuana often take this stance. How can someone who is worth $50 million have the same consequences as inner-city children who have vastly different qualities of life? For example, general data will state that there is very little difference in marijuana use in the Black and white communities, research and data suggest this is true, however according to NORML, a nonprofit public interest lobby, African Americans are arrested for violating marijuana possession laws at nearly four times the rates of whites with Blacks representing 94% of those arrested.

If COVID has taught us anything, it is that the high rate of infection in the urban community is exacerbated by the health issues that plague these communities.

If you chose to smoke or consume marijuana that is of course your choice but look at your profile and who you are to accurately assess the health risk and social ramifications that personally affect you rather than listening to someone on TV who doesn’t know you, telling you it’s ok. Remember, our children are watching and the message they receive will be the same, but the consequences and actions of that message will depend on where they are coming from.

Clarence Williams Jr. is a retired assistant superintendent in the New York city public school system. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, a master’s in education administration, and a master’s in multicultural education. Williams Jr. has a K-12 license in special education and educational leadership, has worked as an educator and leader in the public school system for over 30 years and is an adjunct professor.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS O P I N I O N

We are losing the war for our children DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not represent those of the New York Amsterdam News. We continue to publish a variety of viewpoints so that we may know the opinions of others that may differ from our own.

ARMSTRONG

WILLIAMS

It is always humbling to learn something new. Life is, by design, a continuous journey from the unknown to the known. From the old to the new. My most recent learning experience occurred last week, when I learned of the travesties befalling our country’s youth.

We often read depressing headlines such as, “100,000 individuals died of drug overdoses last year” but seldom pause to consider the people behind these statistics.

Over the past two decades, so-called “designer drugs” have infiltrated the country from South America and China, harming, poisoning, and killing the country’s youth in droves. MDMA, ecstasy, fentanyl, and other opioids provide a rapid escape for young people from the reality of the world around them. Tragically, for far too many, that escape becomes permanent.

Something particularly distressing that I discovered is the impact that unnecessary procedures have on children. Around 80% of knee operations performed each year are entirely unnecessary. Apart from the long-term medical consequences of knee surgery, which often result in subsequent operations and restricted mobility for the rest of a child’s life, it also results in drug addiction. Highly addictive medicines such as Oxycontin and Percocet are given to children as young as 13 years old. They need more of a fix as soon as they complete their doctor-prescribed dose, which leads them to cheaper and more powerful alternatives such as heroin. That is exactly what is happening throughout the nation today, with so many people dying as a result of drug overdoses.

Even more so, sadness and anxiety have ensnared our country’s youth in a vise-like grasp. The erroneous reality of “likes” and “views” has caused young people to continuously compare themselves to morally bankrupt influencers who went to the top by happenstance. These influencers provide a polished version of themselves but and never the reality. In turn, young people yearn for their lives and looks and become depressed when it becomes unattainable. Drug usage falls squarely in line with this issue as well, for their inability to achieve perfection or their desire to emulate their role models’ actions leads them down a dark path of self-destruction and, sometimes, death.

These lethal chemicals are readily acquired from other students and opportunistic drug dealers, particularly on college campuses.

Worse, anxiety medications such as Xanax and “study medicines” such as Adderall are readily obtained via duplicitous university physicians. As a result, children develop

a dangerous addiction to deadly substances that can lead to further drug usage and experimentation with different drugs. The normalization and common acceptance of these drugs also has far-reaching effects, leading those who would otherwise not be predisposed to taking the drugs inevitably doing so out of pressure, necessity, or the expectation that the normalcy of the drugs consumption should give them safe passage to ingesting it as well.

Our youth’s role models do not assist either.

Rappers such as Lil Nas X and Future rap about pervasive immoral conduct and extravagant drug usage. To millions of shouting fans, youth anthems like Future’s “Mask Off” repeat the mantra “Percocet, molly, Percocet.” Are these rappers unaware that they are promoting the normalization of lethal and harmful narcotics among innocent children? On the other hand, Lil Nas X raps about having sexual relations with Satan, even posting a violent music video about it. While they are certainly within their rights to espouse these dangerous ideals, it goes without saying that one ought not to light a cigarette in a child’s mouth.

What we are seeing in our country is nothing short of a moral decline of epic proportions. We are dying morally and physically.

Much is made of the fatal COVID-19 outbreak, and rightly so, but with all the attention that COVID-19 receives, shouldn’t we be concentrating just as much, if not more, on the soaring number of young children dying of drug overdoses in our country? Consider why the mainstream media seems to be unconcerned with the drug overdose epidemic that is claiming our children in droves. Apart from an annual headline, they devote little effort to this subject. Their hushed tones are overwhelming, their silence is deafening, and their carelessness is deadly.

Regrettably, the Biden administration may be fostering increased drug distribution and usage in the nation through his policies and activities. So many drugs enter the nation through the southern border, which Biden has largely opened for free access. Our government’s flagrant ignorance of a critical problem affecting our population shows a clear dereliction of their duties; they have voluntarily allowed citizens of the country, those who they have sworn to protect, to die at the hands of drugs while simultaneously giving every bit of help they can to foreigners who have little legal justification for coming to our country. Biden was chosen to safeguard our nation both inside and outside, now there is a battle being waged against our children, and we are losing miserably. It is time to act, Mr. President.

Armstrong Williams (@ARightSide) is manager / sole owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II Broadcast Television Stations and the 2016 Multicultural Media Broadcast Owner of the year. www.armstrongwilliams.co | www.howardstirkholdings.com

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 11

December is upon us CHRISTINA

GREER PH.D. It’s official. Fall is a fleeting memory; it is getting cold, cold. It feels like darkness comes just a few hours after I wake up each day.

The leaves are almost all gone off the trees. And we have just one more month left in 2021.

I don’t know about you, but this year felt like it flew by. We began this year with the insurrection on January 6th, the Georgia Senate runoff and the victory of the Rev. Raphael Warnock as the first African American senator from the state of Georgia. The inauguration of Joe Biden and the end of the stress-inducing era of the 45th president.

COVID has been a constant this year, surging and still claiming the lives of far too many people in the United States and around the world. However, the resilience of people always amazes me. We’ve seen children figure out ways to maintain their wondrous spirits, even while wearing masks. Many people discovered the beauty and simplicity of nature. Others realized that work needs to be scaled back and priorities pertaining to friends and family need to be moved to the forefront.

One thing is for sure, we have been changed as a nation and 2021 will soon end, marking our first full year living with a global pandemic. So, what do I want to do before the year ends? I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals, personal and professional.

Sadly, I did not keep a journal during this time (even though I encouraged my students to do so).

I always see December as a time to begin to reset and prioritize. It is also a time to tie up loose ends and plan for the new year. Of course, I am excited about

New York City’s municipal Inauguration Day on January 1st. And as I prepare for that new beginning, I want to do a few things before the year ends.

First, I want to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and see their winter light show. I want to complete a significant draft of the book I am writing about Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Stacey Abrams. I want to clean out some of my closets and drawers and get rid of clothes and miscellaneous items I’ve been holding on to for far too long. I want to write a few old friends a proper letter to check in on them and let them know I think of them during these insane times.

"What are some of your goals for these final weeks in 2021? What are you hoping to accomplish (or take off your plate) before the year ends?"

What are some of your goals for these final weeks in 2021? What are you hoping to accomplish (or take off your plate) before the year ends? These last 18 months have shown us that time is fleeting and life is precious, so let’s make the most of it.

Happy December!

Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.

12 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Caribbean Update

Barbados, now newest Black republic, dumps her royal highness

By BERT WILKINSON Special to the AmNews In Mia Mottley’s mind, there was perhaps no better time for tiny Barbados to drop Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as head of state than the opportunity presented to cabinet by the 55th independence anniversary celebrations being observed this week on the island.

The self-confident and highly respected prime minister palpably ignored calls for a referendum to determine whether Barbados, the Caribbean island chain’s most easterly island, should become a republic, elect its own Black or Brown head of state and join neighbors like Trinidad, Guyana and Dominica as regional republics with their own local, nativeborn presidents.

So earlier this year, Mottley, 56, laid down definite plans for the island of just over 300,000 to rid itself of Her Royal Highness and replace her with respected retired judge Sandra Prunella Mason, 72. The ceremony to facilitate Mason switching from the island’s last governor general to ceremonial president took place under glittering lights, a sea of blue and yellow of national colors and a swell of national and regional pride on Monday night as the Queen’s representative, son and heir to her throne, Prince Charles, watched as she was sworn in as not only Barbados’ first president, but the

first woman to achieve such. In doing so, the two women now occupy the two most important positions in the country, a first in the 15-nation Caricom grouping.

For those who were paying attention, the road to Monday night was littered with major signals that “Little Britain” was in a hurry to take this bold and unapologetic step that could perhaps now hasten its Eastern Caribbean neighbors, Jamaica and far away places like Australia and New Zealand to follow its lead.

A year ago this month, the government had removed the irritating oversized statue of colonial-era British war hero Lord Nelson from the heroes square, dumping it out of sight and away from a younger generation which often wondered why the statue was there in the first place.

And, more than a decade ago, Barbados threw aside the British Privy Council as its final court and joined Guyana in taking criminal, civil and other appeals to the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice. Dominica and Belize have since followed suit even as Jamaica and the smaller islands struggle to themselves do so because of local resistance from various sections of society.

As national heroes like Barbadian and international pop star Rihanna and world-renowned retired champion cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers looked on, Prince Charles could not help but,

in his speech, acknowledge Britain’s role in the slave trade as he spoke to an audience of overwhelmingly Black and Brown people. “From the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery that stains our history forever, the people of this island have made their way with extraordinary fortitude,” he said as many in the audience took a deep sigh, wondering if he would have brushed over the island’s genocidal past with the Transatlantic Slave Trade. “Tonight, you write the next chapter of your nation’s story, adding to the treasury of past achievements, collective enterprise and personal courage, which already fills its pages. Yours is a story in which every Barbadian, young and old can take the greatest pride, inspired by what has come before them and confident about what lies ahead. As we will sing tonight, you are the guardians of your heritage, firm craftsmen of your fate.”

For her part, President Mason accepted the oath of office and said, “We now turn our vessel’s bow towards the new republic. We do this so that we may seize the full substance of our sovereignty. Since independence, our heroes and our humble citizens, our crews and passengers have built international reputations, anchored in characteristics, our national values, our stability, and our successes, drawing on the lessons of those intervening years, possessing a clear sense of who we are and

what we are capable of achieving. In the year 2021, we now turn our vessel’s bow towards the new republic.”

Polls show that Barbadians overwhelmingly supported the move even though many are apprehensive that it might sour relations with the former mother country, even undermine the British contribution to its lifeline tourism sector. The one-seat opposition party said it wanted more consultations while some in civil society called for a national referendum to decide the issue. English and Irish settlers arrived on the island at the turn of the 1600s.

And as if to confirm fears in the Commonwealth that others would relieve the Queen of her head of state duties in the coming years, former St. Lucian Prime Minister Kenny Anthony says that time has indeed come.

“For my part, we should tarry no further and, collectively, act together in unison to commence the process to repatriate our constitution to where it belongs, in the sovereign will of our people. Surely, we have a duty to make final appeals in judicial matters accessible to the vast majority of our population, not only to the few who can afford it before the Privy Council.

We ridiculed Barbados whenever we had the opportunity. There is no hope for ‘Little England’ we would say. Yet, among the nations of the region, Barbados in recent times has chosen to be the most courageous,” he said.

Here’s why this Caribbean-born American citizen is suing the U.S. govt The lawsuit says U.S. ICE personnel ignored Bukle’s pleas and refused to investigate his claim of having U.S. citizenship, detaining him for over a month in the Mesa Verde Detention Facility in Central California during IMMIGRATION KORNER a COVID-19 outbreak, until an immiA Caribbean national turned natural- gration attorney intervened. ized U.S. citizen is suing the U.S. governThe Caribbean immigrant had ment after he was detained by private served a prison sentence in California security guards, transferred to Immigra- for assault and possession of a firetions and Customs Enforcement deten- arm. Before his release from prison, tion, and held for over a month.

Bukle was reportedly told of a hold Brian Bukle, 61, filed the suit in fed- ICE had placed on his case, requesteral court on Nov. 22, 2021, through ing his transfer into their custody the Asian Americans Advancing Jus- upon finishing his sentence. tice–Asian Law Caucus, the ACLU Bukle, according to the suit, told Foundation of Northern California, California Department of Corrections and the law firm Sidley Austin LLP. and Rehabilitation officials multiple The suit alleges that the British times that he was a U.S. citizen, but Virgin Islands born Bukle was de- was reportedly ignored every time he prived of his constitutional rights told someone. when the California Department Bukle then spent 36 days in ICE cusof Corrections and Rehabilitation tody before his citizenship status was (CDCR) reported him to ICE for de- revealed, and a federal judge threw portation based on false information out his deportation case. that he was a non-citizen.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified dam-

FELICIA PERSAUD

ages because Bukle remains anxious and depressed, and suffers nightmares about being deported.

“ICE and CDCR didn’t care about me or my life,” said Bukle. “After I served my sentence, I thought I would be going home to see my son for Father’s Day. Instead, I came this close to being deported and losing everything, a nightmare that has stayed with me to this day. CDCR and ICE continually abuse Black and immigrant families, whether or not we are U.S. citizens.”

“ICE has continually flouted its internal policies and constitutional obligations to avoid arresting U.S. citizens, resulting in Mr. Bukle and others like him being detained in dangerous and life-threatening conditions for weeks or months at a time,” said Vasudha Talla, immigrants’ rights program director at the ACLU of Northern California.

“It’s time for California to stop collaborating with ICE, which has proven time and time again that it has no

regard for the humanity of the people it detains, whether immigrants or citizens,” said Jenny Zhao, senior staff attorney at Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Asian Law Caucus. “Governor Newsom and the legislature need to step up and stop ICE transfers once and for all with the VISION Act.” Black immigrants are significantly more likely to be targeted for deportation. Seven percent of non-citizens in the U.S. are Black, but according to Black Alliance for Just Immigration, they make up a full 20% of those facing deportation on criminal grounds.

Black immigrants are treated disproportionately harshly by ICE–– they are six times more likely to be sent to solitary confinement. In addition, Haitian immigrants pay much higher bonds than other immigrants in detention.

More Black immigrants should follow Mr. Bukle’s example!

The writer is publisher of NewsAmericasNow.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 13

Arts & Entertainment Film/TV page 13 | Theater page 14 | Food page 18 | Jazz page 19

Pg. 16 Your Stars

‘King Richard’—A father’s dream helps shape legends “King Richard” is about the vision and the conviction of one man—Richard Williams (Will Smith) and his determination to turn his gifted daughters, Venus and Serena, into the world’s greatest tennis players. He started building their road to success along with his wife Brandi (Aunjanue Ellis) even before their girls were born; he wrote down a 78-page manifesto, and according to the film credits at the end of the movie, most of these things have come true.

Of course when their journey started most folks believed he was crazy, but hindsight possesses 20/20 vision and Richard always had that kind of spectacular vision.

Will Smith is almost unrecognizable in the title role, and director Reinaldo Marcus (“Monsters and Men”) crafted a rather old-fashioned story that focused (gently) on how an African American kid grew up, running for his life because he’s running from the Klan in Shreveport, La.––but it’s in this hostile environment that his mindset formed. Fast-forward, Richard raised his five daughters in Compton, California and instilled in them a strong work ethic that is flavored with dedication. In many ways, both girls achieved the American dream.

“King Richard”

Watching Venus’ success, Serena prepares to step into that world and the most interesting thing about this story is the discovery of the family’s life, what they overcame, and how Richard’s master plan played out in practice. The screenplay by Zach Baylin is strong and I would not be surprised if there was an Oscar nomination to follow.

The road to success was a challenge for Richard almost at every turn. One example is when Richard felt a certain way when a pair of sports agents showed up wanting to represent Venus using the word “incredible” to describe her ability. Richard believed that it was a “code” against their race (which it is). And re-

(Courtesy photo)

By LAPACAZO SANDOVAl Special to the AmNews

member that the game of tennis is mostly played by white people. As Venus begins to rise, her father reminds her of the responsibility that she takes onto the court which would later (if, done correctly) inspire African, African American, and Afro Latinos girls around the world.

And Richard was correct. Their daughters Venus and Serena Williams have become shining examples to millions of people, and this well-structured film exists to show us all that dreams can be achieved.

This is an inspirational story and it’s an important one as well. This family made their mark and it wasn’t easy. The film gives us a look into how Richard

coaches his daughters on the broken Compton public tennis courts, and that nothing stopped their practice, it was rain or shine. One day a “concerned citizen” called the police on them for being too hard on their kids, and both Richard and Brandi let their words do the fighting. They explained that their kids must be tough, since “running the streets” is simply not an acceptable way of life.

Richard isn’t afraid and he shows this courage to his family that he’s protecting them. In one unexpected scene, he makes the bold choice to take the gun, from his security job, to stop the man who’s been harassing his daughter. The story also doesn’t shy away from dealing with the family’s faith and how they deal with the countless prejudices working against them—systemic and personal.

The actor, Smith, brings out Richard’s natural charisma and wraps it brilliantly into this man’s stubborn yet supportive focus.

Actresses Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton are pitch-perfect in their respective roles as young Venus and Serena; both can handle the athletic and the dramatic layers.

What I love best about “King Richard” is that this is a true story and one that can be replicated in any family if there is faith, direction, drive, and the will to never give up.

‘House of Gucci’—You cannot look away as the House crumbles

By LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Special to the AmNews

(Courtesy photo)

You simply can’t look away from director Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” which shows the backstabbing dressed in luxury and dripping in privilege found inside the European, old-world fashion dynasty. The marketing materials are very clear that this is “based on a scandal” and at its heart, this is a docudrama filled with a checklist of ambitious types who seem to think that they will live forever.

“House of Gucci” is about a real family dynasty and a very sophisticated group that crave power and in building their business empire inside this delicate family structure character flaws are laid bare. The year is 1978, and Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) is living that Italian, middle-class life, working at her father’s trucking company in Milan but it is clear that she wants more out of her life. At a splashy party thrown at an aristocrat’s mansion, she meets Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), a nerdy type sporting oversized glasses, and once she hears his last name—Gucci—he suddenly becomes an interesting option. When we meet Maurizio he has no interest in

working in the family busi- “House of Gucci” ness and is pursuing law at the university where Patrizia arranges a “chance” meeting.

Her “stalking” works and he finally introduces her to his father, Rodolfo (Jeremy Irons) who is powerful, elegant, formidable, and the co-owner and patriarch of the Gucci brand. Immediately he is upset that his son would marry someone whom he feels is socially beneath him.

Enter Aldo’s son, Paolo (Jared Leto) But Maurizio stands by her, a trait that who is a frustrated designer and favors brings admiration in its way. And when lavender corduroy suits and possesses he marries Patrizia his father cuts him the Gucci ego. out of the family fortune. The couple When Patrizia meets Aldo at his 70th settle into their normal lives, have a birthday party, she views him as a door daughter, and interact with the other to get back into the Gucci family so she members of the Gucci clan, including charms him. He gives her a pair of ConAldo (Al Pacino), Rodolfo’s brother and corde tickets to New York and she loves the co-owner of the company. Note that the perks that go with being a member the brothers have an interesting relation- of the Gucci empire. For a short period. ship and both are living off the company Maurizio and Aldo seem content to be a that has made their family wealthy. Here part of a big, greedy family but where there we are talking about the foundation of is money, there is also tension like the war generational wealth which was started brewing over the infamous Gucci knockby their father in Tuscany, where they still off handbags that are sold on the streets of raise cows that produce Gucci’s leather. the world, for $29.95. Patrizia thinks they

damage the Gucci image. Then Aldo reveals that the Gucci company oversees them because they make money!

As Patrizia lives in the life of wealth and privilege, her ferocity becomes razor-focused. Lady Gaga’s performance is a revelation as we never lose sight of the working-class girl who wants a life of wealth and privilege. She is a social climber and proud of it, and willing to do the hard work to keep it. She’s so desperate that she takes advice from a television psychic named Pina (Salma Hayek), who becomes her ally and eventually her partner-in-crime when she figures out how to cut Aldo out of the picture and seduce and abandon Paolo.

Adam Driver delivers a near-perfect performance especially when he begins to wake up and begins to resent what Patrizia is doing to his family which is essentially tearing it apart. It’s an interesting dynamic and since steel sharpens steel it’s no surprise that she infuses a new ruthlessness into him where he begins to transform into—a Gucci.

“House of Gucci” is a movie about shifting power. It’s so riveting watching this brand and family implode—you can’t look away.

14 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

A

R T S

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS & E N T E R T A I N

M

E

N

T

‘Trouble in Mind’ is truly monumental

The members of Roundabout Theatre Company’s “Trouble in Mind”

By LINDA ARMSTRONG Special to the AmNews

(Joan Marcus photos)

“Trouble in Mind” is a monumental work, whose time has finally come on Broadway! It delivers on all thrusters. It is catastrophically brilliant, catastrophically funny and catastrophically troubling.

Alice Childress’ bold work asks why must Black actors play demeaning characters and play the game of appeasing and cajoling white directors just to keep working.

Why are white directors given this right to rule over Black actors and make them play mammys and buffoons and care nothing about their dignity and self-respect?

How troubling is it that this was the state of Broadway theater in the 1950s, and that only recently have things begun to change in terms of the roles that Blacks perform on Broadway?

Alice Childress bravely addressed an issue that’s truly part of Black actors’ history on Broadway, but she did it with a great deal of humor. She also showed how white directors would cast people in these stereotypical, offensive plays where they were demeaned and considered inferior to the white characters. She showed how overly dramatic and buffoonish Black characters were made to be portrayed. The saddest part about this is realizing that Childress’ work is not just something from her imagination: for generations, Black actors had to endure only being allowed to play these types of roles. Black actors had to accept being the simpleton on stage and being the “yes’m” character to the superior white character who was in charge of their lives, their families and their daily means of existence. Childress’ play may have us laughing as the Black actors perform these roles to perfection, but also let it be known that they are doing this because they have to earn a living, they have to eat and so have no choice in the matter. But through Childress’ lead character Wiletta, stupendously played by LaChanze, we see a woman who has decided “I can’t keep holding

my tongue! I can’t keep cajoling the racist, traying these groveling, agreeable, stereowhite director. I have to speak up, despite typical Black characters. what that might mean for me and my The other Black actors in this engrossfellow cast members.” ing work illustrate how Black actors took

Brandon Micheal Hall, LaChanze, Chuck Cooper in Roundabout Theatre Company’s “Trouble in Mind”

LaChanze delivers a lavishly, stunning performance that lets you see all of the levels of this character, an actress who has been in the game for a while and has played it very well, doing the stereotypical character parts, but when she is given the chance to do her first Broadway play, she desires more. When confronted with the ridiculousness of her character (a mother who lives on a plantation with her husband and son and is now worried because her son wants to vote, something the whites don’t feel Negroes have a right to do; and while she tries to get him not to vote, once he does, she gives him over to the sheriff to be put in jail for his own safety. What?), Wiletta tries repeatedly to speak to the white director, Al Manners, played by Michael Zegen, a pompous, racist, man who dismisses her attempts to make the script more authentic, and verbally abuses the cast, stage manager and the theater doorman Henry. This director is the perfect example of white privilege as he talks to the cast in any way he wants and they have to laugh at his jokes and agree with whatever far-out approach he wants them to take in por-

the abuse because they needed to survive.

Jessica Frances Dukes is absolutely priceless as the spirited Millie, who comes to rehearsal with a mink coat and new outfits and has a husband with a steady job but, when push comes to shove, has to admit that she needs this play to happen.

Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper brings a great depth and multiple levels to his character Sheldon. This is an older actor who is used to playing the simpleton and is willing to do it to provide a roof over his head. He is also the Black actor that doesn’t want to rock the boat. He will play the exaggerated preacher complete with singing or the simpleton father who sits in the corner and whittles. He is the Black man that realizes you have to play the game and that when one Black person in a cast creates trouble it can adversely affect everyone. He is also a character who has experienced trauma and that also keeps him grounded to realize that he must succeed.

Brandon Michael Hill playing John, a young Black actor, is stirringly naïve and then brutally awoken to the reality of the life of a Black actor on Broadway in the 1950s. He sees firsthand that playing the

game doesn’t just require playing demeaning roles, but can also mean that you come face to face with the humiliation that the white director can impose on Black cast members at his will. Danielle Campbell is marvelous as Judy, the white actress in the play who is the plantation owner’s daughter, but seems to also have an empathy for the negroes. Campbell’s character at first questions the racist words her character uses, but eventually accepts them. She feels like they are all puppets to be controlled by others.

She also is an example of white privilege, where, if she fails she will just go back to the home of her rich white parents. Don Stephenson plays Bill, the racist white character in the play who makes speeches telling the crowd that whites are superior to the darkies and as superiors they have to speak calmly to the darkies. He also represents the white actor who could take or leave this play because he has many other projects he’s working on. Simon Jones is absolutely adorable and wise as Henry, the verbally abused doorman who is the voice of reason for Wiletta and her cheerleader.

Alex Mickiewicz is sympathetic as Eddie the stage manager, who is also abused by the arrogant, pushy director, but is also someone who has options in his work choices and doesn’t need for anything.

All of these characters are poignantly bought together through the splendid direction of Charles Randolph Wright.

Wright’s direction brings out all the nuances of Childress’ masterpiece! “Trouble in Mind” is playing at the American Airlines Theatre on West 42nd Street. While you will laugh a lot, this production is also thought-provoking and a documentary of sorts depicting our humiliating history on Broadway. Go and see what our people went through and in some cases are still going through to work on the Great White Way! “Trouble in Mind” trembles with truths!

For more information, visit www. roundabouttheatre.org.

A

R T S

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS & E N T E R T A I N

M

E

N

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 15

T

Pete Rock supports hip hop’s new generation

By JORDANNAH ELIZABETH Special to the AmNews

(Photo courtesy of Tracklib)

The seminal hip hop producer Pete Rock, who is known for his innovative inclusion of jazz in his hip hop beats in the early 1990s, continues to inspire a new generation.

This year, he has connected with the online sample catalog Tracklib, which allows producers to create beats of their own, to offer his mentorship to a winner of the site’s Beat Battle Competition.

Rock, who has worked with A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots and is responsible for the sound of Nas’ groundbreaking track “The World is Yours,” has a lot to offer a young producer looking to break into the world of hip hop production.

He took the time to talk to the AmNews AmNews: How would you like to about the new generation of hip hop and mentor a new producer? his incredibly important contribution to the genre at large.

PR: I would tell them first to have passion, patience and genuine love for what Amsterdam News: What attracted you they’re doing. Secondly, they should take to be a part of the Tracklib Beat Battle the first steps to learn how to use their Competition? ear. From there, it goes to testing what they hear and listening to old music, Pete Rock: I like hearing different from jazz to soul to rock, and being interproducers. It helps me listen for talent. ested in understanding what is passing There’s so much talent out in the world through their ear. that people don’t get to hear so doing beat battles allows me to hear differAmNews: Are you excited to work with ent people.

Tracklib’s digital platform of music?

DEC 15–19

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS With swinging, big band versions of everyone’s holiday favorites, don’t miss this inspiring seasonal event perfect for the whole family, featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest vocalist Alita Moses.

PR: There’s so much there with catalogs. I can’t wait to delve into their stuff and see what I can come up with.

That’s the fun part of dealing with Tracklib, having to go through their library of [samples] and getting to pick and choose sounds. It’s great.

Back then, you could learn from [lyrics] and have them spark an idea in a positive way. I feel like there’s still more work to be done and a lot of the young generation today just needs to open their minds more and learn about not only their core audience but also how to make music and how to write.

AmNews: Do you still enjoy sampling from vinyl?

AmNews: Do you feel like you’re taking on a role-model position? What PR: Of course. There’s still something are ways you can pull out creativity about vinyl shops where you can find a from young people? record that you’re not going to find anywhere else. There’s a lot that Apple is findPR: I think creativity is natural. I just ing out about and is putting it out digitally happen to be a creative person. I’ve but I don’t believe there are albums that always been a role model and I felt like will ever be digital. So, I’m still in the even if I’m not teaching anyone you can record shops looking to find good vinyl. still learn by listening to my music. If you’re using your ear you can learn how AmNews: What do you think about cur- I did it but now I feel like in the physrent hip hop lyrically? Do you think we’re ical form I’m able to help push things moving forward in regard to the messag- along when I’m talking to the youth es coming out? about music.

PR: You have to pick your poison of different genres of rap music that’s out there.

You’ve got different kinds of hip hop and you can pick and choose from. Lyrically, it’s not what I feel it should be. I feel that it’s not A Tribe Called Quest, it’s not Gangstarr and Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth lyrically. It’s not Public Enemy and KRS ONE. Those MCs and lyricists had something to say. In today’s mainstream rap it seems like nobody is saying anything.

AmNews: What’s your favorite Pete Rock collaboration?

PR: I’ll have to say RUN DMC because I worked with Jam Master Jay on a track called “Down with the King.” Rest in peace to Jam Master Jay. They were my favorite rap group and one day I was buying their music and being a fan and the next I was working with them in the studio. Shout out to RUN DMC.

JAN 13–14

CELEBRATING CHICK COREA Celebrate the late, legendary pianist and composer Chick Corea with a once-in-a-lifetime tribute directed by longtime bandmate John Patitucci and guest performances by an A-list of Corea’s past collaborators and band members.

212.258.9877 BROADWAY AT 60TH ST., 5TH FL.

16 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

A

R T S

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS & E N T E R T A I N

M

E

N

T

HOROSCOPES BY KNOWYOURNUMB3RS

KYA FRENCH

December 2, 2021 — December 8, 2021 With practical application in time, you can’t help but to fulfill your dreams, visions, and be on a mission guaranteed to win. Information, ideas, and the things you need will come to you rather Vinateria quickly, and sometimes slow. TRUST THE PROCESS. When you feel like the universe is not on your side, you’ll have given up on yourself. HOWEVER, demand to ask and to write out what you need, and not just want. Don’t doubt, although you may at first fear the Universe, it sometimes tests you to see if you do want it bad enough as you eat, live, and breathe. When you believe, the cosmic energy shows up bearing gifts or directing you on your path with sudden and unforeseen meetings and events. Don’t cry over spilled milk as the nodes of the moon are shifting from Gemini and Sagittarius to its Taurus and Scorpio axis. The whole world will feel this shift even more so with the influence of Uranus in Taurus making things intense with a bit of a shake and a bang with a rebuttal with trembling effects. A temporary drought season may be upon us as well due to the earth’s transformation in its climate, agriculture, and economics.

Capricorn

Meditation is a great source to utilize as you can sense the energy of an inner knowing. A knowing of a soul mate, relationships by telepathy, by a conversation, as well as communicating or speaking to your inner guides for assistance. Release any karmic ties from the past such as an “ex,” outdated stagnant relationships, including irresponsibility or flawed financial obligations. In its place begin to trim the fat and discard unnecessary items so that it allows you to get into a new space.

New beginnings are the theme for December with the feeling of being more alive with euphoric energy. Now’s the time to get rid of the old with a possibility of relocating, or reorganizing the home, and retiring clothes you can’t fit into anymore. Purging is necessary if you’re feeling the need to restore your battery to upgrade into a renewed version of yourself. Time equals patience and patience equals time. How you invest your time determines your outcome in life.

Aquarius

December is filled with opportunities to reach new heights beyond the sun, moon, stars, and space. Everyone has obstacles in life that transition us onto a new journey to be well seasoned, then given a new assignment. What new adventures are you planning to build and create? You are a leader within your family, friends, and circle of a community network. A new door is opening ready for you to walk through either prepared or unprepared. Life will always be a learning experience to sharpen your skills like sharpening a pencil.

Dec 22 – Jan 21

Start this month out with a goal in mind to set a solid foundation. Review three times or more before completing your work. Your immediate circle of friends will be your greatest help and those you network with by long distance. You may experience an uncomfortable feeling to get you into the groove to proceed to the next stage in the process. By far, this month is very significant as Jupiter in Aquarius exits your sign by Dec. 29, leaving you with a gift for putting up with unique and recent innovative circumstances. If you did the work, you’re greatly appreciated, and the feeling is mutual.

For the newbies or beginners, start now.

Jan 22 – Feb 19

Your schedule requires an enormous amount Pisces of work to facilitate this week. December is one Feb 20 – Mar 20 busy time. In your mind, you know what to do; however, start connecting the dots and making the phone calls or scheduling meetings of the minds with the collective. Waste no time as this month’s effect is slow with some up-in-the-air moments that require you to focus on what you already know or have in your possession. Have some patience to process the information at hand.

Take things to the next level by making it Aries known that the final product is now ready to Mar 21 – Apr 21 launch. Clear out the old and renew your perspective and open your heart to walk towards your goals in life. When you want better, you do better, or continue to go in the same cycles producing the same results differently. It’s not worth it, don’t exhaust yourself. Ditch it and let it burn as it will soon fade away. Motivate yourself to find new interests, or study something new.

Taurus

Changes are now within arm’s reach. One that’ll complement your work ethic while Apr 22 – May 21 building your network and social status. Communication is the key rather than by speaking to family members, community engagements, or advocating for a cause that uplifts the women in your life by sharing your story. With Uranus in Taurus, it allows you to tap into your creative side and guide you on your purpose in an electrifying way.

Gemini

There appears to be a shake-up within your foundation coming this week. It’s more of an awakening of the mind to get yourself together and advance to the next level. Where do you see yourself within the next 3 to 6 months? What transformation are you willing to take as the node of the moon is changing from Gemini & Sagittarius into Taurus & Scorpio. Wake up as the knowledge of truth is flowing in the air, traveling as fast as lightning strikes. It’s prime time for you to get to the meat and potatoes of matters.

May 22 – June 21

Cancer

June 22–July 23

Leo

July 24 – Aug 23

Virgo

Creating ideas that lead to building systems that last longer is the key. We are natural-born creators and build this world with our hands once the mind believes it, conceives it and is ready to achieve the goal in mind. The cycle this week sets the tone of what you’re establishing. Dig up some of those ideas that you’ve set on the back burners that are ready to be applied into a class, or online course, etc. Decision-making can be easy when you go with the flow and trust your gut feeling.

Aug 24 – Sep 23

Libra

Think of taking a course or going back to school for the purpose of finding an outlet to brand yourself. This cycle suggests you discover another way to brainstorm your ideas and then create your blueprint for success. Things are occurring swiftly mainly centering around work and your community outreach. Expand yourself and reach out to learn about other people’s expertise. You may even be asking yourself whether you need a mentor.

Sept 24 – Oct 23

Be selective with whom you share information with as some folks have loose lips that sink ships. It’s a cycle that suggests that something is coming to an end to begin a fresh start in areas of your life. It’s a soul-searching quest, where it’s about asking the question, what’s the meaning of life and your journey. Are you fulfilling your purpose? Spiritually, you may feel connected as you’re receiving some form of insight from your spirit guides, so pay close attention. Take heed therefore to the guidance and details given.

Scorpio

Oct 24 – Nov 22

Sagittarius

A slow process is better than a fast one this week to gather and sort the information as some comes fast and some slow. It’s a great week to fulfill one of your goals while doing your homework including follow-ups.

Sketch or layout your top 5 things you want to achieve then divide them into individual entities. This new month suggests you’d better schedule time for a short timeout to work on these entities every day, and by the end of the month, you’ll have a clearer and brighter picture.

Nov 23 – Dec 21

WWW.KYAFRENCH.COM | CONSULTATIONS: 866-331-5088

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 17

Resort & Travel

‘Babymoon’ getaways for soon-to-be parents

By SHERYL NANCE-NASH Special to the AmNews

Take in a beautiful sunset in Key Largo

Key Largo, Florida If you’re not up for the beehive of activity that Key West is, make your way to Key Largo. Enjoy a relaxing ride on the African Queen Canal Cruise. It’s the restored boat from the movie of the same title you’ve likely seen a few times. A trip on a glass bottom boat will give you an up-close view of the amazing reefs. Paddle board, kayak, or snorkel. Two Key Largo experiences you must enjoy are Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen, the kitschy restaurant decorated with license plates donated by guests.

They are known for their biscuits and gravy. Over at Sundowners, it’s about the fab sunsets you can see from the restaurant and some of the best seafood in the Keys.

Where to stay: The Bungalows Key Largo is the first and only all-inclusive in the Keys. Each of the villas has its own bougainvillea veranda, oversized soaking tub––any woman who’s been pregnant knows this is paradise–– an outdoor garden shower as well as two Huffy beach cruisers, perfect for exploring the property while enjoying fresh air and an ocean breeze.

The Babymoon package includes the choice of a Waterfront or Garden View Bungalow, a bottle of sparkling cider for mom-to-be, a bucket of beer for dad-to-be, chocolate covered strawberries, rose petals, and cheese board upon arrival, plus a $200 Spa Credit, and an in-room Bath Butler Treatment. How would you like someone to come to your room to set up your al fresco soaking tub? A four-night minimum stay is required. No worries, you’ll likely want to stay longer. Also consider Playa Largo Resort & Spa. When you’ve had your fill of spa and pool time, take advantage of nearby attractions like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Everglades National Park.

(Photo courtesy of The Bungalows Key Largo)

You’ve decided 2022 will be the year you hopefully become a parent. You know your life is about to change.

Get ready. Much like couples take a honeymoon to begin wedded bliss, increasingly couples are taking babymoons––a last hurrah for themselves before the baby arrives.

This is one time you two should go for what you want. It might be a “minute” before you guys get another getaway alone.

For many soon-to-be parents, the ideal babymoon is all about rest, relaxation, maybe a last walk on the adventurous or wild side, or pampering, please. With that in mind, here are a few possibilities.

Riviera Maya, Mexico Who says a babymoon is just for couples. Heaven knows that there may not be a lot of time for girls’ or guys’ nights out for a while, that’s if you even have the energy to keep your eyes open. That’s why there’s a Buddy-Babymoon at Grand Velas resorts in Mexico. The experience includes a gender reveal piñata party with babythemed decorations and games, specialty cocktails and mocktails, dessert bar and photo booth, a customized tshirt, belly painting, body massage, mani/pedi and more.

Where to stay: You can do a Buddy-Babymoon at Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is ever so romantic.

Maybe it’s the cobblestone allies and gorgeous gardens. Picnic along the waterfront, carouse the shops on King Street and eat, eat, eat the infamous Charleston cuisine. The momto-be can feast guilt free, after all, she simply must eat for two. Go for a sunset sail on the Schooner Pride, bicycle or take in history at the city’s museums and mansion tours.

Where to stay: The Restoration Hotel has a Babymoon Package that includes a 2-night stay, in room couples’ massages with prenatal offering, chocolate truffles upon arrival, and a book for the baby: “Good Night Charleston.” The Restoration branded baby bib, complimentary continental breakfast. The Spectator Hotel has a Baby on the Way package that includes an in-room maternity pillow, rose petal turndown service, chocolate covered strawberries, a handmade gift basket full of local goods, like a $50 gift card to Under The Almond Trees baby store, a “Good-

night Charleston” book, an array of treats for any cravings like candy and pickles. If you like, ask for a personal butler who among other things can draw a candlelit lavender-soak bath and deliver handcrafted mocktails.

Or stay just outside Charleston at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, for much golf, tennis, and spa time.

San Juan Islands, Washington Need some time off before baby makes three? Take a short floatplane ride from Seattle or an hour-long ferry from the mainland of Washington State. The island is ideal for nature lovers with gentle hikes, sea kayaking, farm to table foods and plentiful pampering spas. The scenery alone will soothe your spirit.

Where to stay: Spend a memorable romantic weekend at the Tucker House Inn & Harrison House Suites. The vibe is relaxing, the food satiating. Anticipate freshly baked house-made cookies, a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage, and truffles to welcome you, along with a $50 voucher to tide-totable Coho Restaurant for a candlelit dinner for two. Then there’s the gourmet breakfast in bed every morning and a couples’ massage at a local spa with a special prenatal massage for the mom-to-be. They’ll even satisfy the prenatal cravings of the new mama with ice cream made just for her! Where else can you do a babymoon and receive an orca whale onesie for your new arrival?

Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale’s downtown area, Old Town Scottsdale is beloved for its shopping, dining, art and culture. Go on a self-guided art tour, by foot or car, or hit one of the art museums. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve makes

up one-third of Scottsdale’s landmass and offers nearly 225 miles of hiking and biking trails for all levels. Get a different perspective with a hot air balloon ride. When the cravings start, you can rely on the tableside guac at The Mission or comfort food at Citizen Public House. Farm & Craft features healthy, sustainable food in a community-stye atmosphere.

Where to stay: At CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, there are daily wellness classes that are included in your stay, a Pre-Natal Nurture Massage, and an array of treatments at the 22,000 square foot spa. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has three golf courses, 900-foot lazy river, spa and the FlowRider, an adult pool.

Monterey County, California This central coast area of California is known for areas like Big Sur, Pebble Beach and of course Monterey Bay, but also its amazing beaches and lesser-known towns like Marina and Salinas. Carmel Beach is well known for its dog-friendliness and is a short walk from the quaint, European-inspired town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Then there’s the underrated Del Monte Beach. For a memorable babymoon take a surrey ride along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail where you can make stops along the bay for a breather or to grab a snack (Lover’s Point is a cute area with lots of shops/eateries/benches). Go whale watching in the bay. Before you need to worry about where to put a car seat, rent a classic car from Monterey Touring Vehicles and drive the coast.

Where to stay: Two options in Carmel Valley come to mind. Carmel Valley Ranch, located on 500+ acres with an onsite organic farm and tons of activities –offers a Getaway for Two, Before Baby Makes Three package that includes a two-night stay, couples’ massage at the onsite spa, dinner for two at onsite Valley Kitchen, and a Creamery animals onesie/ stuffed animal for baby. Bernardus Lodge & Spa offers a Vineyard Romance package that could work well for babymooners, including a twonight stay, 100-minute couples’ spa treatment (which can be scheduled outdoors), in-room dream bath for two (with chocolate and red wine–– mom-to-be can forego the latter), and a $150 credit for the onsite, award-winning restaurant, Lucia.

In Monterey, Spindrift Inn is located on the historic Cannery Row and overlooks Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. You’re minutes away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, boutiques and restaurants.

18 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

AmNews FOOD

S

Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, opened during the pandemic, is thriving

By LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Special to the AmNews Jasmine Gerald of Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, which was voted Best Caribbean Restaurant, Black Plate Awards 2021, is an entrepreneurial spirit with a can-do attitude.

A beautiful woman, soft-spoken, regal and brave, Jasmine opened Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, her first restaurant, during COVID-19 on Restaurant Row, and over a year later, it’s thriving.

To understand the boldness of Jasmine’s boss-in-charge move, allow me to reacquaint you with the history of “Restaurant Row,” a moniker that wasn’t made official until 1973. This stretch of expensive New York real estate (46th Street between Broadway and 9th Avenue) has been home to restaurants since the early 20th century with the oldest establishment, Barbetta, opened in 1906.

Enter Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the entire world was shut down and put on pause.

Here’s what Jasmine Gerald of Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine had to share about stepping into your dream

JG: Yes, it’s true. We opened up on November 4th of 2020. It was an opportuAmsterdam News: Ms. Jasmine, nity that was presented to me by one of your place, Jasmine’s Caribbean Cui- my partners and she told me to come sine, is delicious. Where are you from? and look at this space [371 W. 46th] which was vacant. I roped in my other Jasmine Gerald: Thank you. I’m from partners, one of whom is my mother, the St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands. and we all loved it and that’s how Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine was created.

AmNews: I can’t believe that you started during the pandemic. Is this true?

AmNews: Your location is everything and please, color me impressed. This is a bold move. This is Restaurant Row. with passion and purpose.

a ribbean island and you feel that love. t r AmNews: Gosh, that’s exactly howd my colleague and I felt. Hey. You hitJ your objective, beautifully. h JG: Thank you. A lot of people tell us that the place reminds them of beingm with their grandmothers, of beingc back home. w r AmNews: Well, that’s the cuisine too.a Delicious and surprisingly light. A per-b fect meal before going to see a Broad-a way theater, and your staff is attentiveG enough but they give you space. s H JG: When you come in they say theyt feel love and that’s important for us.n Our main cook has been cooking forA over 35 years and is the originator ofh the Jazzy Pasta. i

AmNews: What is Jazzy Pasta? I hada the slow-cooked, fall-off-the-boned oxtail with gravy, and my colleague hads the Jerk Chicken wings with a sauce hea said was spicy but not too hot. s JG: You have to try the Jazzy Pasta.w It’s penne pasta in a creamy saucet with basil, red, yellow, and green pep-i pers, carrots, and parmesan cheese. t

AmNews: I see a lot of famous folksd have been dropping by. I’m sure it’so word-of-mouth and congratulations.b You deserve it.

B f JG: Thank you. I feel really humbledL by it all. t R AmNews: Besides giving us deliTo learn more check out a Restau-S cious home cooking, what else did rant Row Gem: Jasmine’s Caribbeanv you want to accomplish with open- Cuisine ing your restaurant?

New York Live TV https://youtu.be/t E4jShhG2f3Y via @YouTube i JG: I wanted to open a place that d would provide employment. I wanted Address: 371 W. 46th St, New York, N.Y.a to open a place that made you feel at Phone: 646-964-5337; Reservations: home when you walked into the place, opentable.com, resy.com i and give you that Caribbean feel, and @JasmineCaribbeanCuisine for Ins-t it’s away from that madness outside. tagram and Jasmine’s Caribbean Cui-t You feel like you are at peace, on a Ca- sine on Facebook i a p F w h w t J JG: [laughing] Location is important. You know what’s so funny, when I first went to look at it, I had an open perspective but once I stepped inside, I fell in love with the place. No, we all fell in love with it.

(Lapacazo Sandoval photos)

t (

A

R T S

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS & E N T E R T A I N

M

E

N

T

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 19

SLIDE HAMPTON, TROMBONIST, ARRANGER, DIES AT 89

Slide Hampton, one of the few jazz musicians who started his early professional career in the family band and went on to become one of the most prolific arrangers and trombonists in jazz history, died Nov. 18, at his home in Orange, New Jersey; he was 89.

His son, Lamont Hampton, confirmed his death without providing a cause.

For five decades Hampton was a mentor to countless younger musicians, especially trombonists. In 1998 he won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s), as arranger for “Cotton Tail” performed

by Dee Dee Bridgewater on her 1997 album, “Dear Ella.” He won another Grammy in 2005 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, “The Way: Music of Slide Hampton,” The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (Planet Arts). That same year he was named a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master. Earlier this year he received the Jazz Foundation of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

As a jazz educator, Hampton taught at Harvard University (artist-in-residence), the University of Massachusetts, DePaul University in Chicago, and Indiana State University.

Wanting to explore the musical sounds and experience of playing with a group of trombonists, Hampton formed the World of Trombones in the 1980s, which consisted of nine trombones and a rhythm section.

He learned at an early age that music defied parameters, leading him to not only hone his skills in the world of jazz but also in R&B music. He worked with Buddy Johnson’s jump band in the 1960s, followed by becoming music director for Lloyd Price. His next move was a stint in the same position at the famed Motown Records, working with the Four Tops and Stevie Wonder and later performiang with vocalist Diana Ross.

“I was hearing music every day from the time that I was born,” Hampton said in a 2007 interview with the National Endowment for the Arts, “so I knew right away that my life would be in music.”

Hampton’s abilities as a trombonist, composer and arranger, led him to join many noted bandleaders in the 1950s and early 1960s, including Lionel Hampton (no relation) and Maynard Ferguson. He composed Ferguson’s standard tunes “The Fugue” and “Three Little Foxes.” It was with Ferguson that he came into his own as an arranger, writing charts whose harmonies were influenced by the three-horn lineup of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.

He led his own group, the Slide Hampton Octet, that included two trumpets (Freddie Hubbard and Booker Little), a baritone saxophone (Bernard McKin-

Slide Hampton at a concert in Rochester, New York, in August 1978 (Photo by Tom Marcello) ( h t t p s : / /c o m m o n s .w i k i m e d i a . org/wiki/File:Slide_Hampton_-_ August_1978_(cropped).jpg), „Slide Hampton - August 1978 (cropped)“, h tt ps : / /c rea t i ve co m m o n s.o rg / licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode)

ney), and tenor (George Coleman) and baritone sax (Jay Cameron) along with a rhythm section. They recorded the album “Slide Hampton and His Horn of Plenty” (Strand Records 1959); it was his debut recording.

After a 1968 European tour with Woody Herman’s band, he took up residence in Paris. While there he collaborated with expatriate tenor saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Johnny Griffin. He also became deeply involved in the musical styles of Brazilian bossa nova and the classics. After returning to the states he became the music director for Dizzy Gillespie’s 75th anniversary band. He later scored a Grammy nomination for his arrangement of “Stardust,” recorded by the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band.

Locksley Wellington Hampton was born on April 21, 1932, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of 12 children and his parents were Clarke “Deacon” Hampton, a saxophonist, and Laura (Buford) Hampton, a pianist. The parents taught their children how to play instruments and formed a family band. Slide, at age six, became the band’s dancer and singer. In 1938, the family moved to Indianapolis, a city that had a thriving jazz scene. He grew up near another musical Indianapolis family: guitarist Wes Montgomery and his brothers Buddy (a pianist) and Monk (a bassist). “We used to go to their house and listen to them rehearse all the time,” recalled Hampton.

At the age of 12, Hampton’s father asked him to become the band’s trom-

bonist. It wasn’t the easiest instrument to play at such a young age which requires the use of a long metal slide to change notes.

The trombone given to him was set up to play left-handed and he was righthanded which made it more difficult for him, but he forged through and continued to play left-handed throughout his career. Along the way he earned the nickname “Slide.” After his father died in 1951, Hampton’s eldest brother Clarke Jr. “Duke” became the family band leader.

In 1952, the band won a contest to play at Carnegie Hall, opening for Lionel Hampton (no relation). They later performed at the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom.

In the early 1960s, he purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn (a hotbed for jazz during that period) at 245 Carlton Avenue. His home quickly became the place for burning jam sessions with John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and Eric Dolphy.

Dolphy named one of his compositions “245” after Hampton’s house.

“Slide was a great arranger, he came up with new sounds in various configurations, he was able to spread out notes and harmonies to make it sound like a 20-piece orchestra,” said saxophonist Bill Saxton. “His technique and knowledge of harmony was his greatest asset.

We lost an incredible musician and great human being, who was always willing to share his knowledge and music.”

Most of Hampton’s musical education came from his family but he did study at the local conservatory for a time. Despite playing music at a young age, he noted his practicing the trombone four to five hours a day was extremely important. J.J. Johnson, modern jazz’s most significant trombonist, who was part of the bebop wave, was Hampton’s greatest influence.

He also lived in Indianapolis. Hampton added one of Johnson’s compositions “Lament” to his repertoire. Hampton recorded regularly from 1959 to 2016 and is considered one of the foremost trombonists of his time.

In an interview with the Post-Gazette before that 1993 show, Hampton said his goal was to interpret the music of his predecessors, not repeat it. “I think the thing that’s important as far as the music that came before is to have an influence from that music that’s obvious in what you do,” he said. “But just an influence. Not a copy. Their purpose in making the music was so that it would influence people after them to do something of their own.”

His wife of more than 50 years, the former Althea Gardner (ended in divorce), died in 2006. A son, Gregory Hampton, died in 2019. Survivors include his brother Maceo; three children, Lamont Hampton of Nashville, Locksley Jr. of Wilmington, N.C., and Jacquelyn Hampton of Atlanta; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

#TheShapeofThings SEASON SPONSOR

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

20 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

IN

THE

CLASSROOM

Marie Lucas, distinguished trombonist and bandleader

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

have had some connection to James Reese Europe’s Ladies Orchestra. Hand cites an article from The New York Age, Jan. 14, 1915, in which Lucas is mentioned as the orchestra leader at the theater and that she “distinguished herself” and was

“When the present writer thinks of theater orchestras, she thinks of the Lafayette Theater in New York City since it was there that Blackwomen orchestras Marie Lucas with her trombone and theater were almost synonymous, from 1914 to 1920,” wrote the late D. Antoinette Handy in her book “Black Women in American Bands & Orchestras” (Scarecrow Press, 1981). “A ladies orchestra under the direction of Marie Lucas made its debut at the Lafayette in late 1914.”

Handy goes on to list the women in the orchestra that included such notables of the day as violinist Mildred Franklin, Maude Shelton on viola, and cellist Alice Calloway. Bassist Olivia Shipp would also be a member of the orchestra, replacing Nellie Shelton, who may have been Maude’s sister.

According to Handy—and in the future given her illustrious career she will be featured in this column—Lucas was a trombonist, though she may have also been a competent pianist, and began her affiliation “winning unstinting applause with the theater in 1914. In at each performance.” A year effect, she was there two years later, the paper reported that after the 1,500-seat theater was “Marie Lucas and her girls are built by banker Meyer Jarmu- playing as though inspired this lowsky and designed by ar- week, and it is to be observed chitect Victor Hugo Koehler. that the work of the orchestra Handy alludes to the possibil- calls for as much appreciation ity that Lucas may as the work on the stage.”

Lucas and her all-girl or-

SPONSORED BY

chestra were in the pit when the theater became the first major one in the city to desegregate, allowing Blacks to occupy seats in the orchestra section and not be confined to the balcony. At that time Lester Walton, the critic,

producer and Broadway composer, was the manager and dramatic lyricist at the theater for several years.

Not much about Lucas is in Handy’s book, nor was it easy to find more information about her on various Black history sites. While the

dates of her birth and death remain undisclosed here, she apparently had a tremendous influence on members of her orchestra, many of them male musicians, after her days at the Lafayette ended.

Drummer Tommy Benford is one member who performed with her for several dates as well as renowned trombonist Juan Tizol. He worked with the Lucas Orchestra in 1920 before becoming a member of Duke Ellington’s band.

His trombone technique perfected on the valve may have been enhanced by his time with Lucas. “Perdido” and “Caravan” were two of his compositions often performed by the Ellington orchestra.

There are several indications that Lucas ventured south to lead an orchestra at the Howard Theater, where Benford was a member along with Rafael Escudero, the bassist and tuba player, who like Tizol was a native of Puerto Rico.

Multi-talented musician David Nelson, who according to several sources was related to the great King Oliver, also did a stint with the Marie Lucas Orchestra.

ACTIVITIES FIND OUT MORE Other than Ms. Handy’s book and a few scattered sources, not much is known of Ms. Lucas’ personal life.

DISCUSSION And that personal life is something we will continue to pursue with the hope that others can help in this quest.

PLACE IN CONTEXT Marie was clearly active at the turn of the last century and was probably born in the late 1880s.

THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY Nov. 28, 1929: Barry Gordy Jr., the Motown founder, is born in Detroit.

Nov. 29, 1908: The minister and politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr. is born in New York City. He died in 1972.

Nov. 30, 1912: Noted photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks was born in Fort Scott, Kan. He died in 2006 in New York City.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Education

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 21

Education

The pandemic is disrupting Black people’s plans for higher education

By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff Two different school years started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even for Fall 2021, the second school year—and 18 months and several vaccine options later—the pandemic is still impacting our lives.

The latest round of Household Pulse surveys from the Census Bureau shows that, in the six surveys since August, only 40% of Black respondents have reported no change to their higher education plans. This is compared to 44% of white, 43% of Asian and 35% of Hispanic respondents.

However, HBCU applications have soared during the pandemic, with Baltimore’s Morgan State University seeing as much as a 60% bump in prospective students. Meanwhile, college enrollment has been falling nationwide at a steady decline since the beginning of the pandemic.

For the 12-17 age bracket, three responses had big discrepancies: the cost of the vaccine (it’s free to everyone, and health insurance is not required), the parent or guardian doesn’t vaccinate their children, and believing that other people have a higher need. Black respondents were more than twice as likely to pick these options.

Though this survey was conducted before people aged 5-11 were able to get vaccinated, it offers insights into what vaccinations might look like in each group once data becomes available.

Unfortunately, the survey results do not show the reasons for change by race or ethnicity. But the top reasons related to having to cancel all plans to take classes were not being able to pay educational expenses due to a pandemic-related financial change (57%) and caring for others “whose arrangements are disrupted” (54%).

And some HBCUs are looking to lighten the mental load off of its

(Chart Courtesy of: Maya Pottiger of Word In Black, Source: Census Household Pulse Survey)

students if they were to make it to higher education.

Lincoln University, in a collaboration with TimelyMD, has developed a program to offer 24-hour-a-day, 7-day counseling (with licensed physicians) to students as an extension of its campus health and counseling center.

Students would be able to make telephone or video calls to speak with specialists from all 50 states.

“According to The American College Health Association, mental health needs are related to measures of academic success,” stated Rachel Manson, director of counseling services for Lincoln. “It is our hope that when students are connected with mental health professionals, when

they need it, psychological distress will be reduced, improving students’ overall wellness and academic outcomes.”

Luke Hejl, TimelyMD CEO and cofounder, said that the higher-ups at the organization were proud to provide virtual care to help Lincoln University students.

“College students said the No.1 thing their campuses can do to support them right now is provide more virtual services focused on their health and well-being, such as telehealth and teletherapy,” stated Hejl.

But to even get to that point might require taking out loans to attend school.

We also know that student loan debt is breaking the backs of Black stu-

dents. Even before the pandemic and its financial strains, Black people owed more money and had less financial means to pay it back, the AFRO newspaper wrote. Further, a CNBC report found that about 87% of Black college students take out loans to attend school, compared to only about 60% of white students.

(Courtesy of: ASphotowed via iStock)

PUBLIC NOTICE Dated: Monday, November 29th 2021

DEMOCRACY PREP NEW YORK SCHOOL MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pursuant to Section 104 Public Notice of the Open Meetings Law, and pursuant to Executive Order 202.1, this notice is to inform the public that the board of trustees of Democracy Prep New York School will hold a remote meeting by teleconference on: December 14th, 2021 at 8:00 am., local time, + 1 646 558 8656, Meeting ID: 872 1204 8191, Password: 746010.

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on Black people’s academic goals.

22 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Health Black tech founders want to change culture of health care, one click at a time

By CARA ANTHONY KHN When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health and wellness website, more than 34,000 users––most of them Black––visited the platform in the first two weeks.

“It wasn’t the most fully functioning platform,” recalled Wisdom, 31.

“It was not sexy.”

But the launch was successful.

Now, more than a year later, Wisdom’s company, Health in Her Hue, connects Black women and other women of color to culturally sensitive doctors, doulas, nurses and therapists nationally.

As more patients seek culturally competent care––the acknowledgment of a patient’s heritage, beliefs and values during treatment—a new wave of Black tech founders like Wisdom want to help. In the same way Uber Eats and Grubhub revolutionized food delivery, Black tech health startups across the United States want to change how people exercise, how they eat and how they communicate with doctors.

Inspired by their own experiences, plus those of their parents and

grandparents, Black entrepreneurs are launching startups that aim to close the cultural gap in health care with technology—and create profitable businesses at the same time.

Platforms created by Black founders for Black people and communities of color continue to blossom because those entrepreneurs often see problems and solutions others might miss.

Without diverse voices, entire categories and products simply would not exist in critical areas like health care, business experts say.

“We’re really speaking to a need,” said Kevin Dedner, 45, founder of the mental health startup Hurdle. “Mission alone is not enough. You have to solve a problem.”

Dedner’s company, headquartered in Washington, D.C., pairs patients with therapists who “honor culture instead of ignoring it,” he said. He started the company three years ago, but more people turned to Hurdle after the killing of George Floyd.

In Memphis, Tennessee, Erica Plybeah, 33, is focused on providing transportation. Her company, MedHaul, works with providers and patients to secure low-cost rides to get people to and from their medical ap-

pointments.

While MedHaul is for everyone, Plybeah knows people of color, anyone with a low income and residents of rural areas are more likely to face transportation hurdles. She founded the company in 2017 after years of watching her mother take care of her grandmother, who had lost two limbs to Type 2 diabetes. They lived in the Mississippi Delta, where transportation options were scarce.

“For years, my family struggled with our transportation because my mom was her primary transporter,” Plybeah said. “Trying to schedule all of her doctor’s appointments around her work schedule was just a nightmare.”

Plybeah’s company recently received funding from Citi, the banking giant.

“I’m more than proud of her,” said Plybeah’s mother, Annie Steele. “Every step amazes me. What she is doing is going to help people for many years to come.”

As her business continues to grow, Wisdom draws inspiration from friends such as Nathan Pelzer, 37, another Black tech founder, who has launched a company in Chicago.

Clinify Health analyzes medical and

social data to help doctors identify their most at-risk patients and those they haven’t seen in awhile. By focusing on getting those patients preventive care, the medical providers can help them improve their health and avoid trips to the emergency room.

“You can think of Clinify Health as a company that supports triage outside of the emergency room,” Pelzer said.

As Black tech founders, Wisdom, Dedner, Pelzer and Plybeah look for ways to support one another by trading advice, chatting about funding and looking for ways to come together. “We’re each other’s therapists,” Pelzer said. “It can get lonely out here as a Black founder.”

For the full version of this article, visit www.amsterdamnews.com.

KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.

nd e m m o c re s n a i c i r t Pedia ID-19 vaccine the COV ear olds. for 5-17 y ccine a v 9 1 D I or COV Will the y child’s puberty ? affect m ility in the future their fert -19

t COVID or a h t e c n o evide s with puberty n is e r e ue at Th cause iss ther vaccines th nded s e in c c a v comme re t like o e s r u J d . n y a it il d fert thorize -19 vaccines we e. u a n e e have b en, the COVID und to be saf r o for child xtensively and f NATED. -COVID19.

I C e C d A ie V d stu HILD ll 212 YOUR C ovidvaccine or ca T E G .

S v/c IVE S SAVE L ccines, visit nyc.go E N I C C A 9V 9 va COVID-1 e about COVID-1 or

m To learn

Health

Bill de Blasio Mayor Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSc Commissioner

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

NYPD Continued from page 1

“Rodney has been not only a trusted advisor, and friend, but exactly the kind of innovative leader our city and our department has needed in these challenging times,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.

“He has performed in every rank— from patrol officer, to undercover officer displaying tremendous valor, to chief of department—with knowledge, skill, integrity, and a great passion for our continuing mission to always protect life and property and to build lasting relationships with those we serve. We will miss him, but we wish him well.”

In an interview with the AmNews, Harrison said the change in the city’s administration with Mayorelect Eric Adams coming in prompted his retirement, which will happen on Dec. 30.

“They’re gonna look to bring in people that they’re comfortable with, and that’s something that is very understanding for myself, as well as my family,” Harrison said.

“I’ve done all I could do for the police department and for the city, as well as for the new administration that is coming in, so it’s time for me to step down and let other people take the helm.”

Harrison is the only member of the

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 23

NYPD who has risen from the rank of regarding how we are going to not cadet to chief of department. As the only just protect the city but serve chief of detectives, Harrison directed the city as well,” he said. “We’ve got the investigations of crimes during to have the community’s trust and one of the most I think we’re violent years in doing a hell of the city’s history. a job doing that He said during with a lot of the his 30 years on things that we the force, the put in place.” department has Upon news of prioritized how Harrison’s retireit works with the ment, rumors community. began to swirl “I’ve seen evabout whether or erything from not he was being how we do considered to neighborhood serve as the next policing and NYPD commiscustomer sersioner. He says vice and how the rumor isn’t we’re doing a true but he has better job on received other recruitment,” offers. he said. “There’s “I have reso many layers ceived a couple that we’ve done phone calls for better, and not Chief of Department Rodney Harrison some securijust about the (Ed Reed_Mayoral Photography Office) ty positions but city, but mainly nothing I’ve in the communities of color, which committed myself to,” he said. “The I’m so proud of.” most important thing is right now.

Leaving the department in the af- I’m heading down to North Carolitermath of the George Floyd police na to be with my daughter who plays killing and continued calls to defund at Wake Forest University, which the police, Harrison said the incident is paramount to me. I’m going to forced the NYPD to again examine its spend some time down there. We’ll own practices and do better. see what pops up. If somebody is “We need to do a little bit better looking to have me lead their police

department and it’s something conducive, maybe I’ll take advantage of the opportunity, but it has to be something that works out for me and my family.”

When it’s all said and done, Harrison said he wants to spend his retirement being around family. His wife is a retired NYPD lieutenant and their two other daughters were recently sworn in as NYPD officers.

“The family comes first. I, unfortunately, have lost a lot of family time because of the positions that I have sworn to do within the NYPD. It’s time to make sure I spend quality time with my family. My two daughters are now police officers so I want to make sure I mentor them through their journey,” he said.

Reflecting on his 30 years in the NYPD, Harrison said he wants to leave a legacy of a passion for protecting the NYPD and the relationships he’s built in every borough of the city.

“I’ve made a lot of connections and been through some very difficult times but I think I want to believe I did that right,” he said. “I’m just a very lucky individual. I’ve been blessed. I’ve been mentored by some great people in the police department and I’m just excited for the incoming administration. I know they’re going to do it right and they’re going to make a safe city.

I’m looking forward to some of the changes that are coming ahead.”

In NYC you can get anything delivered.

Now, that includes COVID-19 vaccines!

Medical professionals come to you, for FREE! Vaccinate your entire family at home.

Get $100 for each first dose

Free and no insurance needed

HAVE YOUR VACCINE HOME DELIVERED!

Immigration status not checked

Call 877-829-4692 or visit NYC.gov/homevaccine

24 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Religion & Spirituality Community pays final respects at janaza/funeral for Malikah Shabazz

Hundreds of people braved the cold to attend the janaza funeral at The Islamic Cultural Center for Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz’s daughter Malikah Shabazz.

It was a short service. Respectfully the attendees honored all protocols while quietly giving the assembled Shabazz family their space at the front close to their sister’s casket. Following behind the brotherhood who wheeled it to the hearse parked on 3rd Avenue at 96th Street, some folk headed to the burial at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale. There both Shabazz daughters’ parents Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz are laid to rest. Malcolm Shabazz (son of Quibilah Shabazz) is also interred close to his grandparents’ grave.

The repast was held at the Shabazz Center (once known as The Audubon Ballroom).

Malikah Shabazz, 56, was found unresponsive at her Midwood, Brooklyn home on Monday, Nov. 22 2021. She was pronounced deceased there according to the police. They determined almost

(Bill Moore photo)

By NAYABA ARINDE Amsterdam News Editor

Ilyasah Shabazz

immediately that it Meanwhile, shortly after (Hakim Mutlaq photo) was death by “nather death, the Shabazz family ural causes.” through Ilyasah Shabazz said Malikah Shabazz in a statement sent to the Amwas the twin sister sterdam News, “In this time of of Malaak Shabazz, deep sadness from the loss of Malcolm X (El-Hajj our beloved Baby sister, MaMalik El-Shabazz) likah Sabaan Shabazz, our and Dr. Betty Shafamily extends heartfelt gratbazz’s youngest itude for the outpouring of daughters. kindness we have received Minister Arthur from so many well-wishMuhammad of ers from around the world.

Harlem’s MuhamWe ask for your continued mad Mosque No. prayers and warm thoughts 7 told the Amas we grieve. Malikah will sterdam News, “I now rest in peace with our saw many differparents, el-Hajj Malik el-Shaent Muslims and bazz (Malcolm X) & Dr. Betty those of other Shabazz. The Memorial Celfaiths assembled ebration of Life will be held to make prayers in the coming weeks with and to honor the our eldest sister, Ambassador life of a wonderful Shabazz, presiding. Malikah soul, whose family is survived by her immediate served the Black family, her loving daughter community and Bettih-Bahiyah, her nephew humanity in genMalik-Amjhad, and her five eral faithfully. May sisters respectively, Attallah, Allah be pleased Qubilah-Bahiyah, Ilyasah, with Sister Malikah Gamilah-Lumumba, and her Shabazz. From Allah we come was honored to be able to pay re- bazz family on behalf of the Hon. beloved twin, Malaak Sabaan. and to Allah we return.” spects to a fellow Muslim, and to Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Blessings and peace be unto you.

Muhammad concluded, “I extend condolences to the Sha- Farrakhan family.”

The Shabazz Family.”

Porter Continued from page 3

Reports indicate that Mayorelect Eric Adams’ top contender for schools chancellor is David Banks, the founding principal for the Eagle Academy for Young Men. Adams is expected to make an announcement on his choice after he returns from his trip to Ghana.

“The next mayor gets to do what the next mayor gets to do, and I’m going to support this system no matter what because my heart is in ensuring that our families and communities are ser ved well,” Porter said during the inter view.

Porter was the executive superintendent of the Bronx school districts before being appointed to chancellor. She came on the job as the city’s school system continued to pull over 1 million students through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Throughout her entire career, Meisha Porter has shown up for the children of New York City,” de Blasio said in a statement. “Together, we fully reopened our schools, launched a historic academic recover y for students, and made unprecedented gains for equity in our school communities. She has worked tirelessly and fearlessly to make sure our kids get the high-quality education they deser ve.”

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 25 A New York City public school graduate with over 20 years of exlion in aid to rebuild Dade County as perience in education, Porter is a it recovered from Hurricane Andrew native of South Jamaica, Queens that raged through the region in the coming from a family of educaContinued from page 4 summer of 1992. tors including her mother. She Her fellow Floridian in the House, the taught at the Bronx School for community and country. Indeed, she late Alcee Hastings, often celebrated her Law, Government, and Justice was formidable in meeting the needs of life and career, noting, “Only in Ameriwhere she became the principal. her community, including by advocat- ca can the granddaughter of a slave and Porter faced many challenges ing for Haitian immigrants and refugees the daughter of a former sharecropper when she came on as the city batand creating economic opportunities for believe she can achieve and conquer all tled the COVID-19 pandemic. The working families in her district.” that presents itself in opposition to her situation threw a curve ball on She was 66 when she won the 1992 dreams,” he said in 2003. Hastings, who education nationally with fears Democratic congressional primary in her died in April, insisted that Meek “set the of students not only being behind Miami-Dade County district and later ran stage and perpetuated the legacy of pobut also suffering with the mental unopposed in the general election race. A litical astuteness for all of us, but parhealth fallout from the pandemic. descendant of a slave, she became one of ticularly for African American women “I think it makes a difference the first Black Floridians elected to Con- everywhere.” in understanding that New York gress since Reconstruction. As a child her “At her core, she was an educator and City, this school system is like parents told her anything was possible, I’m thankful for all that I learned from no other—first of all, the size of and she recalled their encouragement her,” said Rep. Gregory Meeks. the school system is beyond any after her victory in 1992: “They always Meek was indeed a prominent eduother school system in the counsaid the day would come when we would cator, the first Black professor at Miamitry,” Porter said during Wednesbe recognized for our character,” she told Dade Community College, and a state day’s interview. “But I also think the press. senator before winning a congressional having relationships with teachMeek was a tireless advocate for af- seat, which she held for six terms before ers, with leaders, with principals, firmative action, Haitian immigrants, declining to run in 2002. Her son, Kenwith elected officials, particularly and general economic opportunities drick, won the seat and held it for four in this moment, in the pandemic, for the underserved. Many of her suc- terms until 2010. when we needed to partner with cesses on these endeavors occurred Along with her son, she is survived by community-based organizations, during her membership on the House her daughters Lucia-Davis-Raiford and I think stepping into this role Appropriations Committee, partic- Sheila Davis Kinui, seven grandchildren, having those relationships, knowularly her work securing $100 mil- and five great-grandchildren. ing our system, knowing our city, is critically important.”

“Dr. Meisha Porter’s qualifica- Community, Equity & Justice, In a joint statement, Bronx tions speak for themselves, but Economic Security and Health,” Community Foundation founders we’re most excited that her ac- they said. “Dr. Porter epitomizes and brothers Derrick Lewis and tions both as chancellor and as The Bronx! We couldn’t be more Desmon Lewis said Porter is well- a daughter of The Bronx speak thrilled to have her lead us into qualified to take over as CEO. to the values of the Foundation: our next era.”

Carrie

FALSE: THE VACCINES WERE MADE TOO FAST. TRUE: Scientists were able to develop the COVID-19 vaccines quickly because of resources and collaboration. Due to a global collective effort, millions of lives have been saved.

COVID-19 VACCINES SAVE LIVES. GET VACCINATED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT NYC.GOV/COVIDVACCINE.

26 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Business Directory Are you raising a troubled teen?

Know someone who is?

Author Deborah Battle's “For Children and the Young at Heart”

Get: Teen Preganancy & Teen Drug Abuse Its’s a 60 minute DVD full of sound insight.

To order send $29.95 Mercedes Sprinter Limousine plus $3.50Benz shipping and handling to: Funerals, Wedding, Tours, Casinos A. Nat Curtis Special & Occassions P.O. Box 306, Events New York, NY 10026-0306 212.531.3792 paypal: axnatxx@gmail.com

www.executivesecurityprotection.com (Delivery in 3 weeks)

Navigating a grief journey?

Or have you lost a Spouse?

Available at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Google Play

Brave in a New World is a recipe for healing for those who have lost a spouse.

Having lost her husband to cancer, Yvonne Broady shows you how to heal as you rebuild your life and embark on your new beginning.

Brave in a New World will become a comforting guide toward the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.

AVAILABLE AT BOOKSTORES EVERYWHERE

Available now on amazon Follow her on Instagram: @thebloomingwidow

Announcing Philip Payton: The Father of Black Harlem by Kevin McGruder

Announcing

In 1904 Philip Payton began promoting predominantly White Harlem to Black New Yorkers, setting the stage for the community to be known as the Black Capital of America by the 1920s.

An African American Philosophy of Medicine

20% discount available with discount code CUP20 at https://cup.columbia.edu

WWW.AMSTERDAMNEWS .COM

12 • March 26 - April

1, 2015

THE NEW YORK

FOR YOUR

AMSTERDAM NEWS

Opinion

READING THE NEW BLACK VIEW

ly dil Stuck in the middle of a dead

HILLARY’S IN! B’MORE UNREST

EDITORIAL

PLEASURE.

©2015 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New York City

“A masterly presentation!”

-Prof. Ahati N. N. Toure www.fbiwarontupac.com

Vol. 106 No. 18 | April 30 - May 6, 2015

THE NEW BLACK VIEW

THE LATEST OFFERING

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

Executive Security & Executive Exotic Limo Limo Service

About a minute and half into her online announce ment of her presidenti al bid last Sunday, Hillary Clinton said, “Everyday American s need a champion. I want to be that champion so you can do more than just get by, so you can get ahead and stay ahead.

Because when families are strong, America is strong.”

Interestingly, April 12, 154 years ago, the Civil War began, and Clinton has begun her campaign to turn things around, although with an arsenal of words, at least for the moment.

The announcement, which

Fleet: Fleet: must end Community bids Dr. Custom Custom Mercedes Mercedes Benz Sprinter ality of education Ben fare wel Benz Sprinter The savage inequ Cadillac Escalade EscaladelESV Cadillac ESVFrom New

By NAYABA ARINDE Amsterdam News Editor

FROM THE

And CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff And SALIM ADOFO Special to the AmNews

ESTEEMED

The killing of another Black male by police left Baltimore burning Monday, April 27, 2015. It is calmer now, with curfews, multiple arrests and a simmering anger replacing the unbridled outrage that followed the funeral of Freddie Gray.

The irony is not lost on social observers that the volatile response to a death in police custody occurred just two days before the 13th anniversary of the 1992 civil unrest ignited by the vicious videotaped police beating of

DR. BERNARD HARRIS

See HILLARY on page

Mercedes S550 York to DC, Mercedes Benz Benz S550

6

Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and bookbaby.com

(Karl Crutchfield photo)

folk Funerals, Funerals, Wedding, Wedding, Tours, Tours, Casinos Casinos set off on Welcome, Attorney e Special Events Occassions #March2Justic Special Events & & Occassions General Loretta Lynch Office: Office:212-531-3792 212-531-3792 Mobile:917-560-6838 917-560-6838 Mobile: WWW.AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM www.executivesecurityprotection.com www.executiveexoticlimo.com National Black United front (Salim Adofo photo)

By SAMANTHA M. COLTON Special to the Am News

Monday kicked off Justice

By HERB BOYD investigation of Gray’s death League NYC’s firstto the AmNews March2Justice. Participan and send two top officials to ts started their Special walk on Staten Island and will Baltimore to help calm the continue for nine days until Attorney they arrive in Washingto Gener- city and stop the rioting. n, D.C. Along theU.S. way, Lynch had hardly they plan on engaging al Loretta “As our investigative proin rallies and mobilizati ons being sworn in cess continues, I strongbefore they meet with finished legislators to demand con- as the first African- ly urge every member of the gressional intervention Monday on of woman to hold the Baltimore community to police brutality. According the national crisis American to the organizati on, when the outrage adhere to the principles of they are “inspired and position moved by young people and others across the country and violence in Baltimore nonviolence,” Lynch said in a that continue to keep NEWSt DAM this movemen alive in the name of after Freddie Gray’s death in statement Monday evening.

THE NEW YORK AMSTER want justice. We now custody became an “In the days ahead, I intend to see action from the police powers that be, and it's time we take the movemen immediate flashpoint. to work with leaders throught t them.”

The march will cover In effect, she has to hit the out Baltimore to ensure that five states, with movements planned in cities ground running with a sit- we can protect the securisuch as Trenton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and D.C., uation that is becoming all ty and civil rights of all resiwhere the final rally will take place on Capitol Hill. The group thentoo customary in Ameri- dents. And I will bring the full plans Vol. 106 No. 9 | statement February 26 -resources March 4, 2015 Lynch’s first of the Department See MARCH on ca. page upon6 taking office was her of Justice to bear in protectpromise that the Justice De- ing those under threat, invespartment will continue the See LYNCH on page 6

the the one goo hel the Th we we ly, no th m

By ELINOR TATUM Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

past several months, a lot of attention has been focused on killer cops.

Every other day, we seem to witness a case of police brutality that ends in murder.

Although it is not a new phenomenon, it is one that is reaching epidemic proportions—a deeply troubling epidemic. But as we shout “Black Lives Matter!” in protest, we have lost of the other battle Rodney King insight Los Angeles. violence in our against people Several thousand communities. have come out into the streets there is no Althoughthe of Baltimore protesting comparison, killing of 25-year-old Freddieand some may you restart the battle say that Gray over the past fewifdays. crime, Black-on-Black stop Police arrested to Gray April 12, lose focus on the we incithen or without resistance their tactics that police dent, and he died fromand injuus. So where does areinkilling ries suffered while custody. us?

His family said that leave his voice it leaves us box was crushed,Unfortunately, 80 percent two wars the middle—in of his spine wasin severed and be fought simultathat must his neck was snapped.

Gray andaswiftly. In effect, neously eventually slipped into

OverYorkthe ©2015 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New City

EDITORIAL

Vol. 106 No. 16 | April 16 - April 22, 2015 in their fare, up these 10 cent hike ride, which isn’t way in. Luckily, the to $1.35 a you’re on a riders are not on in welcomed when —and the disrapid transit system by the MTA have fixed income rarely expect When a fare hike Japan, where they Sunday, the , abled, who can went into effect “oshiyas,” or pushers an ounce of common courteparngers, strapha ible moans from workers. whose are respons have been pas- sy from weary ticularly those who ed that for making sure It’s been estimat to pay $2.50 way struggling even billion is sengers are all the than the more than $30 per ride, were louder upgrade the into the car. coming to a are needed to ers brakes of an A train These problems system. Passeng were lucky during subway halt—that is, if you compounded ng any of that money at your expecti arriving one weathhave nt Albany to periods of incleme trickle down from e. the authorities to station on schedul a longer wait than er. Again, MTA all realize “I realize it and we to address have d train. have promised is not where arrival of any weeken up rtaspeed to that service … it comes to transpo such issues and and not necto restore When we need it to be Andrew the time needed our cusin the state, Gov. far a malfunc- tion essarily meeting appears to be schedules after tions,” said rem- Cuomo in the tomers’ expecta those nately, in ed tion. Unfortu president of as fast more interest to LaCarmen Bianco, edies are not coming sym- cars and on their way Transit. This his New York City and we , evidenced by t of the as the fare hikes, on ers who Guardia is an understatemen d AirTrain expansi pathize with custom while conthe increase propose to spruce up the highest order, and want to know if plan the soul, it for and good is e services fession in fares will improv to the workTappan Zee Bridge. system. ngers, brings little relief in the century-old be the most So my dear strapha little of the ing poor, who will To be at the mercy after grin and bear it, dig a increase as d even impacted by the into your deplete 4, 5 and 6 lines often inadethey are by the have the ex- deeper for that extra quarter rush hour is to pockets ing—and it’s quate service. a sardine. The the next fare daily the more distress n perience of or two and hope commo ging as most Ask any of the regular the ble delays. According to challen distant the second ters on are ordeal is doubly who, by the hike is as slow and from the MTA, 6 million commu int—the trains elderly— compla and latest reports the train. for was next system ers the passeng ncing a January there city’s subway so jammed with of com- through way, are only experie of more than to wedge your you will hear a litany common an average a month. Even that you have delays plaints—the most intermina- 43,000 one being the regardless tacked unfairness, code. racial or region, because of my ZIP

By AUTODID honorus I lived of a school’s by dividing ACT 17 allowho serve I grew up in the Bronx.

Special en-the AmNews income mix, and are tall on to those cates on both sides in uniform. I underst on a block away from school, cations by district student to are all falling ably the corner

By ASSEMBLYMAN g student are all passionate ideology, but we t and assessinTwo where I passed and re- that we rollmen lives tion BLAKE the and EL coopera pay. of ceremonies at side to days MICHA short on about improve on one need and local ability Harlem’s this is about how give them bodega Aid was fullyAbyssinian Baptist membering that slice of pizza on an- Sadly, Foundation Church my of our children and bought conlast 08 week allowed as2007-20 down, I knew that to success. But this the children. funded only in the sociates, if it’s other. Deep fascinating, paths is e comrades uctive what have Recesdialogu , family and unprod is n The didn’t Great fiscal year. The friends funding to versatio ration our schools of acclaimed Kemetafull funding because of inaderanging from school “either or” conside sion knocked thatphysician where we needed, . ance, tenure, an Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-Jothe inequithan a “both and” teacher perform tracks, and quate funding channanpoint versus char- rather l dispar- off the ledge that each side to the the opportunity to pay evaluation, public ged their In 1993, that financia parochi- we acknow on how light ties re-emer respects before he billion $4.9final ter and private versus rations has legitimate points mately reality came to greater ity approxi of nal was interred conside gn for Fiscal m our educatio al. All of these owed to publicat Ferncliff Cemestill tery timely to to transfor the better and de- when the Campai Friday afternoon. ed and CFE money t areas. for are necessary and Equity was establish k victo- schools in our needies ic, social, system “It’s close . honor to to be here and improve the academ setting termine a path forward hits an led to the landmar inequalitycelebrate l es invok- later this great life that of New York, This as my Assemb ly district mental and physica the tone We are sometim ry in C.F.E. v. State has been But amongst us for 97 successful- home, staggeri and images of savfor young people. ng $76 million g where the coalition owed a ly divi- ing terms years,” than any city’s school is become incredib colleague rather than pursuin more remarked ly argued that the education has CFE money— sides of agery in Dr. all mise.

Leonard on current es compro woefully York The Advocat was ctive in New Jeffries, beginning has been el- sive. we are constru Thursday that finance system denied its stu- Assembly district evening’s wake, the debate in Albany discourse say that not the first time that funding and the is what to nded This need underfu not, Imagine the are capacity crowd right City. the word savage evated because of war.” Actually, we our kids? Smallererupting in aptheir constitutional logy I have heard state budget “at could do for plause, education. dents , drumming. n. and leave that termino pass a New York teachers morechants used to describe sound basic educatio m sizes, on advo- so let’s “We have to ities: Chil- of a ed the classroo be aware that Dr.

by March 31. Educati , books, builddecision address In “Savage Inequal supplies That ,” school Ben has made his transition ’s Schools ls for New York etc. he’s dren in America d my chronic shortfal car- ing repairs, and this expecting - us to conintolera e Jonathon Kozol describe79, in City schools, but its logic You compar tinue hisequal P.S. greatgut of poor legacy that he the elementary school, to upstate’s mix shared with , ble reality with challenges ried us.” the 178 “failing” districts and high-tax blow of 10 ofOne that way. Given the r 19 - March 25, 2015 l, James urban of and schools 12’s• March Elinor R. Tatum: Publishe g) Jochannan daughthat my great principa to em- low-wealth small town (I prefer strugglin ter’s exhorted, “IIt’s and Editor in Chief alone. challenge you Carter, had to endure hearts, rural districts. in mytodistrict are go home that Member and andne. curing continue the and inhuma power our minds The remedy for Managing Editor li- beyond unjustSee BEN instead of Kristin Fayne-Mulroy: putting on page 34 arecontinued of unconstitutiona it saddens me that The conditions we as scholarly, finding Nayaba Arinde: Editor s, adminfunding under a Advertising being described .” ty was robust our students, teacher page 32 Vice President, Sales, “savage as Howell: called d WWW.AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM for Penda on Alliance we were describe equitable formula : See EDUCAT ION atframing was more Audited Media Wilbert A. Tatum (1984-2009) tion Aid, which In large part, that CEO and Publisher Emeritus Chairman of the Board, future, but Founda not because of my

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

12 • April 23 - April 29, 2015

WWW.AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM

Opinion

MTA, take a hike

by Frederick Newsome, MD, MSc

this is not an either/or dilemma, but a problem that requires a both/and solution.

To be sure, fighting wars on two fronts is hard enough, but it gets even harder when we need one of the so-called enemies as an ally.

Police-community relations have had their ups and downs.

Whereas a segment of the pop-

An examination of race, medical knowledge and history based on the author’s life as a physician in West Smart crook versus crooked Africa and Harlem, New York.

coma and died April 19.

At a press conference this week, Deputy Police Comfree him. True to his missioner Jerry Rodriguez time cuts and rever- vowed to rumored to have controlled receive Hamilton had Acevedo SOLOMON SAINT ByGray said, “When Mr. was He, too, was back in La- word, a large percent of the illic- sals. on the street before the put in that van, he could talk fayette Gardens in less than a back turbulent it activities in that particular decade. turn of the century. and he was upset.During … When the In 2000, while Hamilton was early 1990s, when neighborhood.

1980s he was taken out ofand that In 1987, 50 Cent was immor, simultaneously J.R. was Almost mayhem and drugs Julio “Wemo” still in jail, his brother murder, van, he could not talk and seaNorth Homicide talized when down murdered inside of his plagued the inner cities, Brooklyn he could not breathe.” a roving Acevedo gunned him According to gangsters Squad developed of self-made scores hallway located in food restaurant.

See BALTIMORE on page 34 task force to quell in a dusky Damion Acevedo was a federal indictment, vied for control of certain 40-man murder epidem- Albany projects. another Laneighborhoods. In Brook- Brooklyn’s detectives, Louis subsequently arrested, con- “World” Hardy, was Of all the to an up- fayette Garden resident, lyn, Fort Greene and Lafay- ic. most famous victed and shipped that was ordering for Scarcella the atop responsible ette Gardens were state prison. solving murders. hit. Word on the list that harbored some of for In 1991, a Brooklyn man particular In 1983, Hamilton was jailed was street was Hamilton, while the most infamous characof violent named Nathaniel Cash had convinced While Killer Ben and for an assortment ters.

Hamilton’s name incarcerated, such as manslaugh- murdered. lackey to kill Hardy.

50 Cent found infamy in Fort crimes, up in the investigation. a paroled came and possession head a weapon have the pa- Although he sustained Greene, Lafayette Gardens ter, During his time in Scarcella didn’t Hardy survived the was dubbed “Bush Gardens” robbery. and wherewithal for wound, Elmira prison, Hamilton, tience because of the way Der- an He believed that he shooting.

Scarcella self-taught jailhouse lawyer, justice.

Coincidentally, rick “Bush” Hamilton, along a the law. He arrestother convicted killers was above lost a brother, Michael, with his brother J.R., were helped ed Hamilton post haste. After also cop who committed suicide a lengthy trial, Hamilton was a WWW.AMST witnessed he depressingly ERDAMN once again convicted and as tainted career EWS.COM decades of con- his brother’s sentenced to unravel and capsize. finement.

In 2011, Hamilton’s legal Hamilton wasn’t worried.

Elinor R. Tatum: Publisher coupled with Scarand Editor in Chief This wasn’t his first rodeo. In prowess, faulty and shoddy Member fact, he and fellow Brooklynite cella’s his presecured work police the Editor Kristin Fayne-Mulroy: Managing Acevedo ended up in release from prison same prison. After exchang- mature Nayaba Arinde: Editor 2013, Acevedo plow ing penitentiary pleasant- In Alliance for Penda Howell: Vice President, Sales, Advertising a crowded Brook ©2015 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New York City Media Audited ries, Hamilton told Acevedo through Wilbert A. Tatum (1984-2009): Emeritus street while driving drunk Vol. 106 No. Chairman of the Board, CEO and Publisher that he knew of some legal lyn caus 4 | January taxi, crashes into a 22 - Janua discrepancies in his case and and ry

Available at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles and Dorrance Publishing Company

Opinion TO DISPLAY nch YOUR BUSINESS INFORMATION, nfirm Loretta Ly more excuses, co

No

THE NEW BLACK VIEW

ulation has never trusted the police, a great many did and wanted to cooperate with them to strengthen their neighborhoods. But as time has gone by, a shift has occurred—a shift in trust that is now so apparent that the police cannot do their jobs effectively because there is no cooperation, not even from the victims.

Bl tu it th fu o in This situation is madness, e o and it shows how deep the rifts k have become. Any trust that a once existed is now completely eroded. Youngsters on the q street used to know the beat w knew cop beat cop, and the b them. The police were a posm itive fixture in the communia ty and they were a part of the community, not apart from

OBAMA’S TIM P: 212-932-7429 E

EYES ON SHARPTON PLEASE CONTACTALL ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT 28, 2015

THE NEW BLACK VIE W

©2015 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New

William J. Atkins AND STILL WE MARCH WILLIAM.ATKINS@AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM Sharpton the newsmaker

THE NEW BLACK VIEW

Vol. 106 No. 11 | March 12 - March 18, 2015

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

©2015 The Amsterdam News | $1.00 New York City

The Obama family joins hands as it begins the march with the foot soldiers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

(Photo courtesy of

It may be a great disservice to mention the Rev. Al Sharpton and Rudy Giuliani in the same article, but they are two public figures with a long affair with the media—one longing for it to go away and the other courting it for coverage.

This week they are both back in the news—again.

Rumors are afloat that Sharpton’s “PoliticsNation” on MSNBC may be put on a weekend schedule. Other hosts on the network are also, as they say in the business world, scheduled for reassignment, including

Flickr) Douglas Palmer—

agree with many took happens to g In 1984, the Senate policies of the outgoin to do President of the That had as much general and the ona year to confirm ining the presinominee, attorney the rub. impresident. amazing with underm e authority as Ronald Reagan’s simply Several days after It’s attorney going be able panel, past a dent’s executivand we would Edwin Meese, for Yes, the Senate may was pressing a Senate that bills can get delay else, at the g that d but anythin general, hit that walk and chew gum Loretta Lynch appeare believe that the committee then messy busi- to but we all suffer succeed Re- be naive to based on Meese’s time, called at same not wall ble are to be a shoo-in to some gans implaca And if is stuck to their U.S. atnce. The same shenani confirmation. ness practices. way, when the gum are politically Eric Holder Jr. as publican repugna cans have their leave it Repub- play in Lynch’s and they r is right Republi the shoes (Bill Moore photo) torney general. But story here is that Sen. Chuck Schume will be tarred with meandon’t lized. to the mischievous, he noted that Lynch licans apparently the alleged immobi imcans to funds on point when same brush, given Two things are clearly and spirited Republi “can walk and mind gathering with drug At for the Senate —Lynch’s race dealings she had rain on her parade. from predators fined but chew gum at the same time,” launderers. mutable it! temSo get overand lords and money politics.ALLIMADI By MILTON accused of fathering several her difficult . a s least, we hope, only hogwash sex trafficking crimes, become is excuses. Confirm children with teenage secreAll of this be used but this BENJAMIN No more she COLIN considering porarily. this money can’t to problem is that process when seemed aborLynch!

Lynch’s for she Special to the AmNews taries. The popular narrative pay PresLoretta to by Just when who partic- by the victims cans contend any action put forth is a strong Black woman was that Malcolm was killed be a lock for the post, Republi ident Barack Obama. prominent tions.

Was the NYPD involved or by Muhammad loyalists after use of the money ularly with such Hatch that such Orrin Hyde as the did they merely know about he was expelled from the NOI. cans mise Republi compro of Arizo- would except the impending murder of But many people, especialof Utah, Jeff Flake Amendment, which, of tax South of Malcolm X and allow it to ly in the Black community, forbids use na, Lindsey Graham Collins of for rape, March 13, 2015 s. happen 50 years ago? Were never believed that version of abortion Carolina and Susan for to confirm dollars to do with some reporters, including events as being the complete Maine promising What has this got the famed scribe Jimmy Breslin, story. While there had been ell confirmation or her, there is a snag.

Hon. Mitch McConn problem? Lynch’s tipped off that something was a clear rift between Malcolm China? This in So what’s the rice of Leader Majority Senate Ma- price about to go down? and Muhammad, it was also is very similar to The problem is United States Senate McCo- boondoggle nd The official story has been a period when the FBI was 20510 jority Leader Mitch ce to the impasse over Homela Washington, D.C. that Malcolm X was killed conducting its Counter Intelnnell and his reluctana hu- Security funding that includof Feb. 21, 1965, at the Audu- ligence Program, initially tarcall a vote because immigration attachHon. Harry Reid that in- ed an to see bon Ballroom in Harlem be- geting suspected communists man-trafficking bill We were pleased Minority Leader that would ment. cause of a Reid feud between him but later expanding it to disHarry cans capitulate on cludes a provision Senate Republi ll States the United Mitch McConne for victims the and his former allies in the rupt groups such as the Black 20510 establish a fund measure and allow service Washington, D.C. to publichad those con- that SeentMalcolm Nation of Islam.

Panthers and other Black nacommitm ent of Homeland from fines paid by for the ent skills, ng crimes. Departm managem United States attorney York, a falling out with NOI leader tionalist organizations. and strong : victed of trafficki funding to go forward to serve Dear Mr. Leaders edguide District of New the Demo- curity her well-suit and his former spiritual Indeed, records revealed immigration make express Eastern These funds, as has developed a I write this letter to be used while tossing tion Ms. Lynch Elijah after Malcolm’s death show this position. who he’d cainMuhammad, ents, crats proposed, could limbo. a support for the nomina record of achievem therein lies into Our nation requires to become long for abortions, and reputation a advoenjoys of Loretta Lynch she effective and of the and evenhandedly pable Lynch the attorney general ent for fairly and cate such as Loretta United States Departm g the law. She dem- to head its chief law enforceattorney enforcin inary charreathese extraord of Justice. As the s For onstrate agency. of New t and ment general for the state the Senate to , sound judgmen

Joy Reid, Ronan Farrow, Ed Schultz, Chris Hayes and Lawrence O’Donnell.

It sounds as if MSNBC is cleaning house and dissatisfied with its leftist orientation.

And if we can believe Erica Snipes, Eric Garner’s daughter, Sharpton “is only in it for the money,” as she said to a right-wing mischief maker recording her comments on a concealed camera. She later recanted, indicating that Sharpton and the National Action Network had paid for her father’s funeral.

Later, in a statement to NAN, she clarified her position on the matter. “It is unfortunate that the New York

EDITORIAL

HAVE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR? See SHARPTON on page 6

Was Jimmy Breslin tipped off about Malcolm X’s assassination 50 years ago?

ip gressional leadersh Letter to the con

that the FBI had been actively monitoring him, as Malcolm’s files, available on the FBI’s website, confirm. Therefore, it isn’t beyond reason that the FBI, under the maniacal J. Edgar Hoover, could have played a role in the assassination by either fomenting, participating or at least turning a blind eye and allowing it to happen.

Could it be that the NYPD also came to know from the FBI, or from its own investigations, that Malcolm would be killed by opponents on that fateful February date?

Could it be that the NYPD and the FBI worked together to allow Malcolm to be killed by not warning him or by not

(Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons)

Mayor Dink MAIL TO: keynote at ins delivers MLK lunc heon NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS 2340 Frederick Douglass Boulevard New York, New York 10027 Many rivers and bridges to cross OR E-MAIL TO: INFO@AMSTERDAMNEWS.COM We Need Stronger Rent Laws, Not Developer Giveaways Front pages of the New York Amsterdam News following Bloody Sunday in 1965

By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

As President Barack Obama pre-

but also marches, too, like the one over the weekend in Madison, Wis. after the police shooting death of an unarmed Black teenager by a white officer.

Such actions of police misconduct may not be sanctioned or as blatant as in the past, but they are no less deadly and we need look no further than the

See MALCOLM on page 6

President greets 103-y rights legen d Amelia Boynear-old civil with Rep. ton Robin Terri Sewe ll (Photo court son of www.white esy house.gov)

Obama’s au dacity of ho pe

By DEMETRI A Special to the IRWIN

By HERB BOYD AmNews when stand ing Special to the tunate to have up. I have been forAmNews and gun violen The Black ce, which Agen cy Exec and encouragereceived the support ly stressed was heaviganiz ation utive s orat his previ If the usual recen tly held people throu ment of many good ous State of rhetorical flair Union addre annu al Dr. the sional lyrica ss. and occaMart in Luth its 38th life in publ ghout and beyond l resonance Of course, my Luncheon er ic King servi were missing from ce.

Jr. Black Amer . Aptly hoste President Not one of d by NBC4’s managed to get to Pat Battl e, us of the Union Barack Obama’s State little that directly relate icans heard the even t where we witho ut addre thoug d to them at the help of are New York the Hilto n ss Tuesday, h abound with , those who in Midt own it did itably many of his propo before us. a number came sals inevatten ded. was well will of propo affect auda The Hono sals for the them, if the cious als “We say rable Davi Republican Dinkins, New ever see the proposon and mull s to chew d somebodythat everybody stand light of day.

York’s first over may s His on befor only Black ’s not have had shoulders, words e they sound reject them mayor, was and so far we gene and by that, that ly can inves . rally mean the keynote spea ker. t in a speech, poetic arch he In this addre peop King, Harr but the numb ss, there were leaped from iet Tubman, le like Dr. While reflec ers or references the page—a no quotes ting on the Sojourner Malcolm X, page was to King, Dink Truth he past time legac said to turn. , Rosa Parks no Lincoln, presidents— it y of perso ins shared and FDR nal t “

December 26, 2019 JanuaryDATES 1, 2020 • 29 PUB #: ZONE TP - RUN Acct 364 EDT January 2021 - January 13, 2,7, 2021 December 8, 2021 • 27 AN A December 97 S -01/07,14,21, 2340 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− ANGELA POLITE 2G 231 W. 149TH STREET Under this rates ar NEW YORK NY agreement 10003 event of a cancellation befor rate charged will be based up Salesperson: Not Applicable −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− Contact: Acct #: 370 _____________________________ Phone: (917)442−3053 Name (print or type) Fax#: MORRISON & TENEBAUM Email: 87 WALKER STREET Agency: NEW YORK NY 10013 .101 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− 100 PUBLICNOTICES NOTICE 100 LEGALNOTICES NOTICE 101 101 LEGAL NOTICE 101 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 101 101 LEGALNOTICES NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 101 101 LEGAL LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL LEGAL NOTICES 100 PUBLIC NOTICES 100PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE 101 100 PUBLIC NOTICE 101 LEGAL NOTICE 101 LEGAL NOTICE PUB 101 LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE ZONENOTICE EDT TP RUN DATES Notice ofFormation Formation of Notice Notice of Qualification of Vin- Notice of formation of Sincro- Notice of formation ofArts.

Wara of Qualification of Barreitude, LLC filed of Notice of of SCINotice of Qualification of Notice of Qual of BLITSTEIN C a p i t aof l MEDIA PQualification r e p a r aLLC t o r y Arts.

Hof a rBCI l eof m CREC NEW YORK CITY Mandarin, NOTICE OF Sect'y FORMATION Notice ofofA Formation of Arts.

HFP Notice of Arts. formation of ATM Notice of Formation CLIF- AN Notice Notice of Qualification of ing-Sparks Notice Qualification of S Notice of Formation of 97 12/10,17,24,3 LUXURY NEST LLC. IBG,LLC, LLC. of AuthoriTextil Sincrotex LLC Arts LLC of Org. filed 25CPW nia NY LLC.I, LLC Auwith the of 3235 State Org. TE FUND Authority ENCE CALIBRANT ASSOCIATES C h a rfiled te FOR r Swith c hFITNESS, o oDEPARTMENT ls B Ofor A LLC RState D OOF F TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TOty BIDDERS YUNAVERSE HOLDOFNY 13 LLC Arts. of Org. filed with HERE 4 Secy.

U10/9/19.

LLC Arts. of Org. FORD HOUSE DEVELOPBRANDS, LLC Appl.

Auth.

AMTECK OF KENTUCKY, 1605 BROADWAY LLC Appl.

GRAND CONCOURSE LLC of Org. filed with the SSNY Org. of with Secy. of filed with Secy. of State of Org. filed with the Secy of the of State of NY thority filed with Secy. of of on Office: NY Appl.Appl. filed LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. for Auth. filed filed with with Se- ER, with theof SSNY on −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− DIVISION BRIDGES TRUSTEES will a Public INGS, Articles of OrgaSecy.

NYSecy. filed with the Secy. of State of Org. filed LLC filed with Secy. ofhold State of NYOF State Auth. filed with of Arts. ofLLC. Org. filed Secy. ofor n SALE 1Auth.

2of /0 /1 7 . of O(SSNY) ffic e(SSNY) : N eon w (SSNY) of (SSNY) 10/13/21.

(SSNY)Arts. onOffice 11/01/21.

State of5State NY 10/14/2021.

NY ofof for NY (SSNY) SSNY haswith been desCounty.

NOTICE INVITATION State of NYon(SSNY) on FOR of State of NY (SSNY) on on NY loc: OfNY OF of NY cy. BIDS 11/12/2020.

38 January 11,2,2018 17, 8, 2018 26 2021--January September 2021 • September

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS THE NEWS THENEW NEW YORK YORK AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM NEWS NEWS

CLASSIFIED ADS ADS CLASSIFIED RULES AND REGULATIONS

CANCELLATIONS must be made in writing by 12 Noon

rdam News Monday. x 7.5”The forwarding of an order is construed as an acceptance of all advertising rules and conditions under which advertising space is sold by the NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS. Publication is made and charged according to the terms of this card.

Rates and regulations subject to change without notice.

No agreements as to position or regulations, other than those printed on this.

Til forbid orders charged for rate earned. Increases or decreases in space take the rate of a new advertisement.

The New York AMSTERDAM NEWS reserves the right to censor, reject, alter or revise all advertisements in accordance with its rules governing the acceptance of advertising and accepts no liability for its failure to insert an advertisement for any cause. Credit for errors in advertisements allowed only for first insertion.

CLASSIFIED • Classified advertisements take the regular earned rate of their classification. Four line minimum on all ads except spirituals and horoscopes (14 lines).

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY • Classified Display (boarder or picture) advertisements take the regular earned rate of their classification. Display (boarder or picture) advertisements one column wide must be 14 lines deep; two columns, 28 lines deep; 3 columns, 56 lines deep.

Classified Display (boarder or picture) placed as close to classifications as rules and makeup permit.

CLASSIFICATIONS All advertisement accepted for publication is classified according to the standard c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s .

Misclassification is not permitted.

BASIS OF CHARGE Charges are based on point size and characters per line.

Upon reaching 15 lines the rate converts to column inch.

Any deviation from solid composition such as indentation, use of white space, bold type, etc., will incur a premium.

In Case of error, notify the Amsterdam News 212-9327440 7400

Pursuant to resolution adopted by with the Town The Town of meetinglocation: January nization were filed the 07/28/21.

Office location: on NY (SSNY) 2/22/21 NYLLC ofSecy.Board, of State of LLC NY (SSNY) on Tuesday, 08/04/21.

Office 10/05/21.

Secy. of State oflocation: NY (SSNY) State of NY (SSNY) on fice of State of on NY (SSNY) on York County.

SSNY desigNY County. location: NY NY office localocation: NY County.

Office Office NY fice ignated as agent of with the Office location: NY Office location: LLC 08/05/21. formed in DE on 08/31/2021 11/09/20.

12/10/20.

County.

Babylon, Commissioner of General Services, Division ofCounty.

Purchasing, 16th atdesignated 6:30pm.

The meeting will Hand delivered sealed bidsLLC for theCounty.

Project described below will beNY State New Secretary 12/21/20.

Office location: NY SSNY County.

SSNY designatNY fice location NY County.

(SSNY) Office location: NY County.

07/02/21.

Office location: on 1 2 /0 5whom /1 7 . of O ffic e designated loagainst cofa tio n it: nated as County. agent of the LLC SSNY as agent of formed inonDelaware (DE) on OF tion: NY SSNY has has been LLC formed in process upon County.

SSNY designated as County.

LLC formed in 11/02/2020.

SSNY is desigwill receive sealed proposals for: SUPREME COURT COUNTY BRONX received by representatives of the Contracts Section, Office of the Agency be held at 1 East 104th Street County.

LLC formed in as (SSNY) on 10/27/2020.

York ed asdesignated agent of as LLC upon SSNY has been designated location: NY County.

Princ. been formedupon in Delaware (DE) on Delaware NY County.

LLC formed in 10/27/21.

NY County.

Princ. officeproof upon whom process LLC whom process designated anagainst agent an agent upon whom (DE) be served and shall mail may ofContracting LLC upon whom pro- Floor(DE) on 05/25/21.

12/01/20. as SSNY agent upon whom whom agent Delaware nated of Chief Officer, Ground Bid Window 55 on Water Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10029.

Delaware (DE) on 11/10/20.

Office Location: New York process against it may as agent upon whom process office LLC: 30 Hudson 08/04/21.

SSNY designated (KY) on 11/04/77.

Kentucky Lprocess L C against : 3 2to: 3 5The rLLC, a nbe d served C o nE. i t m awhom y b e process s e r v e dagainst . SSNY it NY may be until served. agent against of LLC the upon whom it cess it G may against upon designated as agent ofNO.as 347 BIDW. 18G2 New York, 10041 11:00 on the date indicated below when cess against itupon may beAMSSNY office of LLC: 125 LLC may Princ. process rd Princ. office of LLC: c/o ArSSNY has been desCounty.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff served.

SSNY shall mail be against it may be served and Yards, 72nd Fl., NY, NY as agent of LLC whom designated as agent of SSNY c53 o u rmail s e , PHB, ANY, , BofrNY oany n x10022. , proNY shallbe mail copy and of process to and SSNY shall mail process to against it shall may mail be may served shall mail a1 Acopy upon whom process LLC ST, bids will be publicly opened and read in Bid Room, address REQUEST FOR FOR ARCHITECTURAL, SSNY shall mail proSt.,same NY, NY PROPOSALS 10019. process served.

SSNY served.

55th be gent Ventures LLC, 551 5th as agent upon whom ignated to c/o Cohen & Coprocess shall mail a copy of any pro10001.

SSNY designated as process against it may be LLC upon whom process 10468.

SSNY designated as t h e L L C , 5 W e e h a w k e n Service Co., 80 against SSNY shall LLC, mail proof any process against cess against LLC served Corporation it mayDESIGN, be served.

Purpose: any the lawful act.

I, ISAIAH MESSADO TIMOENGINEERING BID PHASE SERVICES, cess toSSNY Corporation Service as agent of served. to: CONSTRUCTION The 777 copy SSNY process On: Januaryagainst 14, 2020designated Ave., NY, NY 10176. it LLC: may be process LLP, 767 Third Ave., hen, cess against theupon LLC served agent of LLC upon whom proserved. shall mail proitth may be served. agent of against LLC w hom Street, Unit 3B, NewisSSNY York, AGAINST St., Albany, NY 12207c/oSte National RegisLLC served upon C/O upon them is C/O the 67 State cess the shall mail process SSNY th THY JOHNSON whose adADMINISTRATION ANDto: SERVICES Co., 80 State St., Albany, NYth, 175 LLC whom process Third to: Ave 2503, NY, NY REHABILITATION OF EAST 169 andupon 180 BRIDGES st designated as of PurLLC The PostLLC: Office adserved.

31st Fl., NY,192 NYagent 10017. upon is C/O the Tyece cess against it FOR may be the cess toPurpose: c/o Michael GoldSSNY shallSTREET mail process toINSPECTION process against it may be NY 10014.

2543. tered 1 Any lawful c/o Agents, Inc., 28 Liberty LLC: Riverton St, Avenue, New York, NY Paracorp Incorporated, d re s s is 4 1 9 W e s t 1 2 9 th th OVER METRO-NORTH RAILROAD SHORELINE STABILIZATION ROAD SSNY ELEVATION OF 12207.Sills against 10017.

Purpose: Any lawful the it may be served.

Address required to pose: Notice of Qualification of BCP upon whom process against it dress to which the SSNY Any lawful activity.

Smith, 143 W 140 Street, served. shall mail prosmith, Cummis & Gross KY addr. of LLC: 1387 E. sSPECIAL e r v e d .Purpose: S S N Y sAny h a ll lawful m a il P uHo-Shing;Audrey r p3M, o s eNew : A n yYork, l a w fNY u l 10003.

NY, Ho-Shing NY 10005, also the activity.

Gateway OaksCAPTREE Dr. Lawson a/k/a Lawson H. Ho-Shing Contract Nos. HBX1670, 2804 HBX1215 and HBX180 Street, Manhattan NY 10027 activity.

SSNYCircle be shall mail to St., maintained in DE: 209 Or- Apt ROAD may bePurpose: served. SSNY shall act. mailto aOPPORTUNITIES copy10030. of Michaeany Purproshall York, New NY cess to Corporation P.C., 101 Park Ave.,N.Y.C 28thP.I.N. Fl., 84118BXBR272 New Rd., process Ste. 135, process Philip J. purpose. uponService whom Any lawful registered #100, Sacramento, CA a/k/a Audrey Scarlett-Ho-Shing; et al., process Defendant(s) proclaim my Free National Service Co. St.agent Wilmington de 10002. c/o Corporation ange80 FUND II lawful GP LP Appl. for mail to theof LLC at ls cess against the LLC served pose: Any activity.

Co., State St., Albany, NY NY, NY 10178.

DE addr. of KY 40505.

Cert. of Lexington, Notice of formation Viento , c /o N o rto n R o s e F u llprocess act. may be served.

Ad95833.

Address to be mainNa m ebid asubmitted s I S Amust I A of Hbe11E78 T R I - (CSC), until 10:00 am on for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 at the Town 19801.

80 State St., Albany, Cert of Formation filed Notice of Formation Auth. filed with Secy. of State Each accompanied by a certified check 2% of the the princ. office of the LLC. upon him/her is 36 West 47th 12207-2543.

Purpose: Any Form.

LLC: Corporation Service filed with Secy. of Notice of JOHNSON formation of BAI- tained Media LLC Arts. of Org. filed Notice bright US LLP, 1301 Ave. of dress to be maintained in DE: in DE: 2140 S. Dupont of Formation of Sisio FORCE accordHall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, 11757 at amount of the proposal, or alternatively, a bid bond not less than 10% of the NY with 12207-2543.

DE addr. of DE Div. of Corps, 401 REALTY LLC Cert. of ConPursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure dated NY (SSNY) on York, 11/06/19. of DE addr. ofF o LLC: Street, W03, lawful activity.

State, P.O. Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Box 1150, Frank- 1209 LEYFAMILYOFFICIAL LLC N o t ithe c eand o fSale m a Cogency t (SSNY) i o n o f Coffee with Secy. ofrduly NY tNotice he Am rformation i c New a sOf , N Y , filed NNY Y Orange St., Wilmington, Camden, 19934.

Hwy., LLC Art. Org. offiled therules proposal, payable toof the Comptroller ofCSC, the City251 ofDE New York. ingamount to the and usage whichKY time they will be publicly and read Division of ofeThe of One c/o Little Falls St., in Suite 4, Dover, LLC: Federal version Secy.

May 11, 2017 I, the the undersigned Referee will sell at public location: NY County.

Office Global Inc., 850 New Burton Notice of formation ofArts.

Viento principal busi10036.

Wilmington, DEwith 19808.

Cert.

40602-1150.

Pur- opened fort, Arts. of Org. filed with the SePikMyBrain, LLC of on 03/26/2021 NY office loca10019.

Purpose: Any lawful DE 19801.

Arts of Org. filed Arts of Org. filed with Jeffery SSNYManagement onCayman 11/4/21.Islands Office of THE such TRIFORCE office. DE and Only Group Dr., DE 19901.

Wilmington, 19808. Notice Purpose: Any ofISAIAH NY (SSNY) on pose: State auction the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand ConLP formed in NYCDOT DIVISION OFSecy.

BRIDGES ISPurchasing SEEKING QUALIFIED BIDDERS/ Rd., NY Ste. 201, DE with LLC Arts. ofDover, Org. filed Films ofatDE Qualification ofState, HVS ness address of the LLC is 36 of Form. filed with DE Electrical contracting of State of NY (SSNY) on cy.

Org. filed with Secy. of State County.

SSNY has tion activity. with the Secy. of BullockDE Secy. of W. NY County.

SSNY Location: JOHNSON. LLC of Org. W03, filed with Cert. of Lawful Form. filed with THIS Secy. XLII Purpose.

12/01/20, 11 and course, Room 600, Bronx,filed New York on January 27, 2020 at CONTRACTORS FOR THEJohn ABOVE REFERENCED CONTRACT. on Princ.New of(C.I.) 19904.

Cert. ofon Form. filed with the Secy.

NY (SSNY) Appl. forDover, Auth.

47th02/06/19.

Street, WestArts. of State, Div. of Corps., sub-contracting work, 8/11/2021 NYconverting office location: of NY (SSNY) 12/27/17. designated as an agent been Federal St., DE1312 401 401 StFOR #4, copies (1) original and ten (10) ofLLC both technical and cost asNY agent ofAve., the designated the Secy.

(SSNY) on PROCUREMENT IS SUBJECT PARTICIPATION ofOne State, Div.Federal of GOALS Corps., John 78THSSNY STREET CO. to TOState, EAST 2:00PM, premises known as Needham Avenue, Bronx, fice of LP: 650 Madison with DE Secy. ofNY State, Div. 03/26/2021 NY office locawith Secy. of be State of NY on York, NY of 10036.

Purpose: G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Fedall (MBEs) activities andPurpose: purposand County. has been NY Office location: County. whom process against it LLC upon Dover, Purpose: any lawful DE 19901. proposals.

The Technical and Cost19901.

Proposals shall in seperate MINORITY OWNED LLC. BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND/OR WOMEN upon whom process 06/08/2021 NY office location G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Fed11E78 REALTY Office NY 10469.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the NY 10022.

Duration of NY, of Corps., Johnand G.SSNY Townsend NY County. has N (SSNY) 08/17/21.

Office tion any lawful act or essealed related thereto.and eral St., Dover, DE 19901. as an upon (WBEs) designated NOTICE OFagent SALE O TIC E O FSSNY FOactivity.

Rhas M ATIO N may be designated served shall mail SSNY as agent any activities.

OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AS REQUIRED SECTION containers may be handactivities. delivered on or mailed to the above it may be served and Notice of formation of NY County. been St., Dover, BYDE 19901. erallawful NY lawful County. location: buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being LP3P is Perpetual.

SSNY desigBldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, been designated as an agent against location: NY10:00 County.

LLC Purpose: Any activity. whom itPrinc. may of Associates, LLC. Arts copy of any process against a of LLC upon whom process 6-129process (Local Lawagainst 1 of 2013) OF THE NEW YORK CITY ADMINISTRATIVE address.

Proposals will not be accepted after am on the shall mail process to: 93 LLC Arts. of Org. ScratchFoto designated as an of agent Purpose: Any lawful activity. of(Target/ LLC: c/o Friedman office in the Borough and County of Bronx, and State NY,LLC: nated asfiled agent LP upon upon DE City 19901.

Purpose: Any Notice ofKennedy Formation of DEwhom process against it of upon formed in Delaware (DE) Do on served and mail be CODE Goalshall for M/WBE canabe seen in the B of the Bid SUPREME COURT COUNO rgprocess wagainst ith6A,Secy. of the LLC C/O the against it ism ay beof served.

Lewis Ac- Notice date ofSchedule bid opening.

NOBook EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Madison St, Apt NY NY filed with the Secy ofApproximate State of may whom itit may Notice of1 of Qualification of 3 Azimut of Qualification of RED Management 770 LexBlock: 4711 Lot: 75. amount judgment whom lawful RESOURCES beactivity. served and shall mail 04/19/21.

SSNY designated SubjectMODEL to APPRENTICESHIP 2).Co., This Contract is alsoSIGN copy of any process against TYNumber OF BRONX, CITIBANK, States Corporation United S t aserved t e process oPurpose: f N Y against (shall SAny S Nmail Ylawful ) may o na SSNY shall mail process to 10002.

Notice of the formation of Cielo cess Fund III GP LLC Auth. not remove any pages; all proposals are to be submitted intact.

For New York (SSNY) on be and TIMES SQUARE LEASEPILL VENTURES, LLC Appl. ington Ave., NY, NY 10065. $705,125.24 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold served.

SSNY shall mail be th PROGRAM and the NYC Comptrollers LaborDisaster Law 220 prevailing wagesof 107 ADOPTION ARCHITECTS PLLC Arts. copy of Inc. any process against a as agent of LLC upon whom the LLC served upon is C/O N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE Agents, 7014 13 Av11/17/2017.

Office location. the LLC , 1025 Fifth Ave., Operations/LoAzul filed w/ SSNY 7/29/21.

Off. in information call Secy.

(631) 957-3025.

Thefor Town reserves the right to filed reject purpose.

NY Office loca6/24/2020. copy of any process against HOLD LLC asAppl.

Auth.

Auth. filed with ofJudgment SSNY asfor subject toagainst provisions of Index# process to the Partnership at requirements described inA the Solicitation Materials. filed with offiled State the LLC isS o380685-13.

C/O process it Secy. may be the LLC: PO 1473, OF E Ldesignated LSecy.

A BBox R OW Nagent / KNY /of A Org. enue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, County.

SSNY A p t .to 3the E FReferee u t h will , the N be Y ,LLC: N Y NY gistics Consultants Arts NY Cert of FormLLC. w/ State anyCo. and(SSNY) all proposals. tion: New York County.

SSNY the LLC is C/O theofdesignatLLC: 595 filed with of State ofNew ofSSNY NY (SSNY) on the princ. office the LP. whom LLC Only cash or certified funds payable acNotice of formation of lawful Grits Single woman looking to build of on 10/15/21.

United States Corporation served. shall mail proAND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES NY 10163.

Purpose: York, E LMINORITY L Aupon Mon AOWNED E07/29/21.

BRO Wprocess N , E T OWNED NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawed agent upon whom pro10028.

Purpose: Any of NY Org filed with Secy. of 10/26/21.

7/1/21.

SSNY desig.

SSDE has designated as agent th Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY (SSNY) Office Office location: NY and addr. of each genName against it may be served. cepted as a deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purEntertainment LLC Arts of by adoption. her of aAny NY location: NY Office Inc. 7014 13 Av- Notice Corporation Service (M/WBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids NY and the CityCounty. ofbeNew Any lawful activity.

AL., Defendant(s). ful activity. c11217. e s sfamily mof a y Formation b e are s eAny rvavailable ed nd activity. of (SSNY) on cess State Proposal documents may examined and to obtained at the Town Hallinit Agents, as agt. of LLC whom process whom process against upon Purpose: lawful location: NY County.

LLC LLC formed eral partner SSNY shall mail process to chase price.

Org filed with202, the Brooklyn, Secy of Hand ethnicity Physical Therapy NYC, York hereby notifies all bidders that Princ. it7/29/20. will affirmatively thatDMRanyNY County. office ofensure PLLC: Suite Co. (CSC), 80 State St.,4:30 Al- enue, shall mailwelcome, copy of expenses process Office location: Purchasing between hours of 9:00 a.m. and be served & shall mail the may may beNY served.

SSNY desigactivity. formed Delaware (DE) thecontract LLCinentered at theintoaddr. oftoon its Delaware (DE) on 10/15/21. from SSNY. C.I. addr. of LP: State of NY (SSNY) on NY paid.

Please call (347) 470pursuant this advertisement willDepartment be awarded to Lonthe OT PT PLLC. Arts. of Org. NY Architects PLLC, c/o NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawbany, 12207-2543.

DE Persuant to a Purpose: Judgment of g a inMaples s t L L C Corporate to : U S CSero rp County.

SSNY designated as of formation of 560 ac/o p.m. daily except Saturdays, Sundays anddesignated Holidays, on and afterof Notice process c/o Universal Regas agent upon whom nated 07/27/21.

Princ. office LLC: lowest office. responsible bidder of without discrimination onto the basis of race, color, princ.

Any as agent SSNY Office NY orInc., my7014 attorney: (800) 5228with Secy. of State of NY Notice Qualification Frank D. Lombardi, Esq., Fischer, 59 Maiden Ln., don addr. of LLC: c/omay CSC, 251 N oactivity. t i c location: eNECK o f F oRD r mCounty. aLLC t i o nArts. o f filed F osex, rc loactivity. sof u reManagement a n d S a lenational d uof ly origin, Agents Ave., whom process agent LITTLE TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018. documents also Referee bebe ful istered Inc., 26 Proposal process against it process may sexual orientation, age upon orAgents, place of residence. c/o Rudin Co., lawful SSNY has been designated LLC upon whom vices Limited, PO13th Box 309, 582-3678 (SSNY) onformation 11/01/21.

Office BRADLEY SCOTT RENY, NY 10038.

SSNY desigLittle Falls Dr., Wilmington, Notice of of Ripka T a k a m i c h i B e a u t y R o o m filed on June 01, 2017 and #202, BK, NY 11228.

Prinmay be served and shall mail of Org. filed with the Secy. of ddirected o w n l oto a the d eE. drequirements aGreenbush, t t h e T of o w n oagainst f B a b yand l o nmay ’ s w be email b s served. i proces te at Prospective bidder's attention is alsoCarville Ln, served shall Inc., 345 Park Ave., NY, NY as an agent upon whom proit House, Grand CayUgland NY County.

SSNY location: SOURCES LLC Appl. for as agent ofinagainst PLLC upon nated DE 19808.

Cert. & ofBarak, Form. LLC filed NY Arts LLC Arts. address: of Org. filed Shapiro, Dicaro LLC.(SSNY) Arts. of on Org.07/14/2021 filed with cipal anschedule O rder ppointing S ucbusiness 300 of process LLC SSNY copy "B"AinQualification the proposal concerning M/WBE participation the contract. www.townofbabylon.com.

NY 12061.

Add. maintained against the LLC served of Formation of served YOO10154.

SSNY as cess against be Notice of of whom shall mail process to Notice man,the C.I., KY1-1104.

Cert. of as#10A, agent of LLC withofdesignated Secy. of M/WBE State Auth. against it may Secy. of State of upon DE, with Secy. of NY NY, (SSNY) Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff N Y RHEE D e plocation t . itomay f SNY tLLC aCounty. t eArts. o n designated The filed schedule proposed participation to be St, submitted by theNY with cessor Referee dated NoE. 74th St., NY to 220 EisUniversal 60th #3k, NY, NY in DE:process Registered the LLC: 88Dover, Greenwich is C/O DMD JIN agent LLC upon whom proandoffice shall Office mail aNY copy of any 1711 RETAIL, LLC Appl. for c/o Lowenstein Sandler LLP, filed with Registrar of LP 06/14/2021 whom process against it upon of NY of (SSNY) onwithin 10/04/21. be served.

SSNY shall mail 401 Federal St., DE apparent low bidder sevenun(7) calendar days after the date of opening on NY office loca175 Mile Crossing Boulevard 10/3/17. location: NY vember 28, 2017, I, the 10021.

10022. Inc., R/A: 300 VB&T Certified SSNY has been designated Creek View Agents, Street, Apt 714, New York, of Org. filed with Secy. of cess against it may be process against the LLC to Auth. filed with Secy. of State 1251 Ave. of the Americas, Partnerships C.I., 133 Elgin may be served.

SSNY Office NY the LLC, 777projects Terof bids.location: The M/WBE goal County. for projectprocess isSPECIAL 24 %. to 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful as NOTE: These be funded in York part through tion NY County.

SSNY has Rochester, New 14624 C ounty.

Princ. bus. addr.: dersigned Referee willthis sell 110 SERVICES Purpose: any lawful act.shall Public PLLC, anthe agent upon whom proRd, Ste.Accountants, 209, Newark, DE shall NY 10006.

Purpose: Any lawState of NY (SSNY) on served.

SSNY shall mail proC/O LLC Angela Polite NY (SSNY) on 11/23/20. of Fl., NY, NY 10020.

DE 17th Ave., Box 123, Grand Caymail process to: 89 5th Ave., th formed in New Jersey LLC race Ave., Ste. 607, Hasactivity. been designated as an agent the W New State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (877)430-4792 283 Decatur St., Brooklyn, a t Non-compliance p utoblocation: l iGoldfarb c a uwith c tNY i o& n7 day a tsubmittal t h e requirement, 57 St, NY, addr.

250 the theYork stipulations of1632, Schedule against it St. may be served cess 19711.

Name &Ste add. of auth. ful activity.

10/26/21.

Office location: NY cess Fleece 231 w.

149th 2G NY, NY Ste. Office County. of LLC: c/o Com Corporation C.I.& NY, KY1-9000.

Purman, 803, NYagainst 10003.

(NJ) 09/15/17.

SSNY brook Heights, 07046.

VIAGRA CIALIS! 60 pills whom process it Disaster Recovery and Federal Funds through m unity N Y shall 1 1 2Purpose: 3mail 3 .Princ.

S eaccopy . Documeno f of S ta te upon "B"on orAttn: submittal of bids in whichdesany of the prices forin lump sumwhere or NJ unitany items are Bronx County Courthouse, NY 1017.

Purpose: lawful and any officer DE Cert of Service LLP, Partner-in-charge office of 10003 Co., 251 Little Falls County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE)detriment pose: Any lawful activity.

Purpose: to practice theof proas agent of LLC upon ignated Purpose: Architecture.

Notice of Formation of ETER100 pills for $150. for $99. significantly unbalanced to the potential of the Department may be cause be served and shall mail Development Block Grants.

A project funded by and conceived d e s ig n a te d a g e n t o f L L C Notice of Form ation 44 act.

Room 600, 851 Grand Conagainst theSt., LLC is may process Dated: November DE 18, 2019 #98015 Form filed: DE Sec. of State, of Rudin matters, 560 LexingPLLC: 230 E. 20th Apt. tary.

Wilmington, 19808.

Dr., 11/17/20.

SSNY designaton fessions of Physical Therapy whom process against itJanumay andthrough for a determination ofNY non-responsiveness the rejection of the bid.

NIS FINE CHEMICALS USA FREE shipping.

Money back a copy of any process against the NY Rising Community Reconstruction program of upon whom process against EAST 75TH STREET, LLC course, Bronx, on C/O the LLC: 620 W 42nd St Notice of Formation of SIGDiv. of Corp, John G. Cert. of Form. filed with DE 54, NY, NY 10003. SSNY and Occupational Therapy. of formation ofof Good ton Ave., 6th Fl.,LLC NY, upon NY Notice ed served. as agent of Notice ofwill formation Jess be SSNY shall mail Arts. SP ofProposers Org. filed with Formation of BRG WESTguaranteed!

1-855-579-8907 the LLC is C/O thewith LLC: 175 the Governor’s Office of StormLLC Recovery. m ust it may be as served and shall of Org. filed Secy. arySolicitation 29,process 2018 atof2:00 documents (Specifications ONLY) be available for Apt 21A, New York, NY Arts.

5, LLC Arts. of designated NATURE Townsend Bldg., POArts.

Box Williamsburg LLC Arts.

Day 10022.

DE addr.

LLC: Coragent of PLLC Secy. of State State, Jeffrey W. against itp.m., may whom Trayah Interiors LLC of agency process David Landau, Secy. of of NY (SSNY) SIDE LLC the West 12thoffiled Street, Apt.Secy.

4B, download 9,Dover, 2019 forwith the full duration ofof comply with any and all funding requirements, as of wellState as mail process to: Any 263 BowState NYwith (SSNY) on p re m is eto sfree kSSNY nofo charge wCo., n shall a starting s 1 mail 5c/o 5December 0 of 10036.

Purpose: lawful Org. filed with Secy.

DE 19903.

Any 898, Org. filed the Secy. poration Service 251 Litwhom process against it of Notice of Qualification of 79 upon Notice of Qualification of 980 Bldg., 401 Federal Bullock be served.

DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Org filed with the Secy. of oron 55 Lane Rd., 310, DLA, 08/02/21.

Office location: the Solicitation Time Ste. from the City Record Website at City Record Onof State of NY (SSNY) on New York, NY 10011.

PurNotice is hereby given that a any other State, County, Town local government or agency Notice of formation of Manery, 2nd Fl., NY, NY 10002.

1 2 /0 4 /1 7 .

O ffic e lo c a tio n: U nionport R oad, U nit N o. activity. of NY (SSNY) on 11/19/20. lawful purpose.

State of NY (SSNY) on tle Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE be served.

SSNY shall may PLACE OWNER CLIFTON RAIL PROPERTY LLC Appl.

St., Ste. #4, Dover, DE process to c/o Anbau Enter+ $14.95 High Channels State of regulations.

NY (SSNY) on Fairfield, NJ NY. 07004.

NJ addr.

Line (https://mspwvw-dcscpfvp.nyc.gov/CROLPublicFacingWeb/) NY County.

SSNY designat11/21/19.

Office loc.: NY license, number 1324834 for pose: Any lawful activity. rules and A goal of 15% for New York State Certified Pain Medicine Doctor, hattan Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY County.

SSNY designat6A, Bronx, All that cerlocation: NY County.

Office NY NY office location 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed process towith Michael J. LLCas Appl. for Auth. filed with mail for Auth. filed Secy. of Purpose: Any lawful 19901. prises, 11 E. 26th St., NY, NY 03/17/21 Speed Internet.

Free Installaoffice loca11/12/2020. of LLC: c/o DLA, 55 Lane ed agent of LLC upon SSNY designated as County. liquor license, has been ap- PLLC. Minority Businesses and Newof York of of Org. w/ A15% for Drawings areofnotState available download and MUST be purchased. as Arts. agent LLCfiled upon tain plot, or of SSNY designated asCertified agent of Notice of III, formation of the 68NY County.

SSNY has been with Secy. of for the at Secy.

StateState of NY (SSNY) State of NY CPA (SSNY) on ed DEpiece addr. of parcel LLC: 251 10010.

Includtion, Notice of Formation of CLIFtion: NY County. has activity.

Rd., Ste. Fairfield, NJ whom process against it this may Smeriglio agent ofpLLC plied for Marilyn 18 Rest Inc. printed copy310, of thebuildings solicitation and drawing setom can be O purchased New York W en was ned agent Bat:SSNY usinesses been established for of State NY w h o mSmart rformation o c HD eupon sof s DVR awhom gofa(SSNY) in sprot it land, with the and LLC upon whom process 1509 ESTATE LLC Arts. of Secy. designated upon has State of DE, John filed G. princ. office of the PLLC. PurNotice of RIGHT on 11/06/19.

Officeshall location: Office location: NY 11/04/19.

Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, ed, Fee Voice Remote.

Some FORD HOUSE PRESERVAas agent been 07004.

Cert. of be served.

SSNY mail City Department oft sForm.

Transportation, Office of thedesignated Agency Chief Contracting against it may be cess d/b/a Don Giovanni RisN O TIC E O F FO R M ATIO N on 06/02/2021.

Off. loc.: New project.

Proposers must demonstrate their good-faith efforts to may be served.

SSNY shall iTownsend m p r o v e m e n t h e r e o n it may be served. against Org. filed with the Secy. of process against may whom Bldg., 401 Federal Dentistry.

LAUNDRY GROUP County.

LLCCorporation formed in pose: NY County. formed in WAY DEOfficer/Contract 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed 1-888-609restrictions TION, L.P. Cert. ofNew LPitYork, filedit Notice upon whom process against with State Treasurer, Dept. of55 Water Management Unit, Street, Ground Floor, process to c/o served.

Theapply. address SSNY torante sell liquor at retail OF A to P.LLC LEE PRODUCT SSNY designatYork achieve these goals. formation of Lunar m ail County. process to c/o P eter erected, situate, lying and SSNY of shall mailon process to NY (SSNY) on be served and shallshall mail a Service St., Dover, DE 19901.

PurLLC Arts. ofprocess Org. filed with Delaware (DE) 10/23/19.

(DE) on12/03/2019 10/31/19.

Delaware with Secy. of between State, Div. of - 3:00 New York State 10041 9:00 a.m. p.m., Monday excludes 9405 Secy. ofto Friday, State of mail NY with may be served and Treasury, ofo rNJ State Co., 80 State St.,Org. Alshall mail to Benin aoffice restaurant under thewith Al- ed LLC Arts.location of Org. filed as agent upon whom proLLC Arts. of Hypnosis Low, 44 E. 75th St., NY, NY b e i n g i n t h e B o u g h o f Corporation Service Co., 80 NY NY County. of any process against copy pose: Any lawful activity.

Secy. of NY425 (SSNY) on Princ. NY office ofwithLLC: 1120 SSNY designated ast a agent off the Corps., 401 Federal St.,TrenSte. holidays.

The entrance is located on the(SSNY) South Side of any the Building facing thethe on 08/05/21.

Office copy of process to a P.O. Box 002, House, bany, 12207-2543.

PurSinanaj, Madison jamin The Town will not reimburse any individual or firm any costs coholic Beverage Control t h e S e c y . o f S t e o may be served.

SSNY of Formation of SK cess filed Secy. of State of Notice 10021.

Bronx, County of Bronx,You City St.,the Albany, NY 12207Statewith Get DIRECTV! ONLY has been designated SSNY ndthe building the LLC served upon is C/O Vietnam Veterans Memorial. will not be allowed in without 07/13/2021 NY office location of the Americas, Ste. Ave. LLC upon whom process 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purlocation: LLC: 520NY 2withCounty.

Ave, SuitePrinc.

20B,of their ton, NJS 08625.

Purpose: Any pose: Any lawful activity.

Ave., Ste. 1001, New York, Law at 358 W 44th Street, associated the preparation proposal.

NY(SSNY) has been desigNotice of Qualification of shall mail process to: 2 Fifth ORCHARD STREET LLC (SSNY) on 9/15/21.

NY NY Purpose: Any lawful activity. a n d t a t e o f N e w Y o r k , 2543. NY, Purpose: Any SSNY lawful as 155 Channels & $35/month! government issued identification (driver's the license, passport, etc.). an agent upon be whom pro- Bronx LLC: 169 Bowery, Apt Pur3B, 1803, County.

SSNY has NY 10036. it may served. against pose: Any lawful activity. of LP: 30 Hudson office New York, NY 10016. lawful activity.

York, NY 10017.

Purpose: Any lawnNew a t e against d aOrg. s aNY afor g with ebe npremises t served u p o n Ave., MONTICELLO Ste NewasYork, NY of filed Secy. office NY County.

Block 3943 and Lot STRUC2867 toactivity.location: 1000s of 7, Shows/Movies On cess itn may NYAny 10002.

Purpose: Any been designated an agent as wom agent of HAN LLC Arts. designated SSNY shall mail process to A depositPRODUCTS of $50.00 is required for theNY, specification books and aNY, deposit Yards, 72nd Fl., NY SSNY pose: lawful activity.

Notice of Formation consumption. ful activity.

The Town of Babylon encourages m inority and en ofowned w h o m p r o c e s s a g a in s t it TURED MSPPurpose: Any lawful 10011.

State of NY (SSNY) on of has been designated g e th e r w ith a n u n d iv id e d Demand (w/SELECT All Inshall mail a copy of any and lawful activity. of $50.00 isFormation required for each drawing 10001. set in the Latest form of a date certified upon whom process against upon whom KU process against c/o Service Co. N Notice ofAppl. of filed THE oncheck which LLC Arts.proofit process businesses to participate all bids.DYNASTY otice of Package.)

Form ation of A-it m ay Corporation be against served.location: TheLLC Post 16, for interest Auth.

NY an be agent upon whom 0.0133 PLUS cluded is activity.

Notice of may Formation ofin SIGorLLC money order payable tointhe the New LP York City Department of is as Notice of percent Formation of BRITmay beAserved and mail may served.

SSNY shall 10/27/21.

80Office Statetothe St., Albany, (CSC), address BIG RED UMBRELLA, LLC dissolve Org. filed Secy. ofof State th S QU E DUp D given, Oshall I FIVE N O Office which the with Secy. of No State ofPersonal NY Notice Notice of with Formation THE County. of formation of Juliana SSNY designated as cess against it to may beCorporaserved theTransportation.

Common Elements.

ApNotice isRany here by purCash or Checks Accepted.

Stream on toMagainst the LLC: 155 W 68 C/O SP 4, LLC Arts. of NATURE NIC 108, LLC Arts. of Org. a copy of process mail process c/o NY 12207-2543.

DE addr. of Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.

12/31/2119.

SSNY designatThe Town reserves theArts. right toofreject any or(SSNY) allmail bids. aGOLF, of NY on 08/18/21.

OPPORTUNITY II, LP (SSNY) 08/02/21.

Office SSNY shall mail Little a copy of NOTICE BOROUGHS LLC Sohn Studio LLC. agent of LLC York, upon whom proshall copy of any proximate amount of judgesuant to OF law, that the Cert.

NYC Screens Simultaneously at Street, New NY 10023.

Org. filed Secy. of2019 State and FORMATION of filed with on Secy. of(Optional) State ofhas NY the LLC is C/O the LLC: tion Service Co., 80 State St., LLC: CSC, 251 Falls of of NY (SSNY) on AState Pre-Bid meeting beened scheduled forwith December 16, as agent of LP upon Office location: NY County. o f LAdditional P file d ofw ith S eCall c yLLC. . Rd, of location: NY05/17/21.

County.

LLC Contracting Arts. of Org. filed with Org. filed w/ Secy.

State of process any against the LLC cess against it DE may be PANDA against the Secy.

LLC m ent ison $119,173.75 plus Department Consumer AfCost.

DINo Purpose: Any lawful activity. ofTheresa NY (SSNY) onof11/19/20.

CUB STORIES at 10:00 AM in thelocation: AgencyOffice Chief Officer Bid against Room, Ground Albany, Dr., process NY 12207-2543.

DE Wilmington, 19808.

(SSNY) 1604 Williamsbridge Office NY 11/06/20.

Sabatino process it may served whom 110 SERVICES Princ. office of LLC: 307 W. S t a t e o f N Y ( S S N Y ) o n formed in Delaware (DE) on of State of NY (SSNY) on (SSNY) on 09/29/2021.

NY s e r v e d .

S S N Y s h a ll m a il SSNY shall mail proserved. upon is C/OLittle the LLC: interest and costs.

Premises fairs willNY hold a Public HearRECTV 1-888-534-6918 Office location: NY County. of Org filed with SSNY Floor, 55 Water Street, NYC. All bidders are requested to addr. of LLC: Falls Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. Arts NY County.

Latest location: Bronx, 10461.

Purpose: County.

SSNY designated as prospective Commissioner of General Services be served.

SSNY shall mail 38th St., NY,251location: NY#5,10018.

07/29/21.

Princ. office LLC: 1 2 /109/14/2021.

5 /1Wednesday, 7 . activity.

O ffic eNew lo cJanuary a tio n: Office NY cess 11/23/20.

Off. loc.: New County. process to 660 Nereid Ave to the LLC, 611 BroadW Broadway, New willattend. be sold subject toofInprovion ing Seats arethe limited. this connection, please limit York the as number of of 464 designated agent SSNY on York Notice of Formation of 5 Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. of State, Div. of Corps., 401 date on which LLC may Any lawful of LLC upon whom proagent process to Corporation SerSSNY designated asPurpose: agent of way, 600 Third Ave., 21st Fl., NY, County.

Princ. office ofSecy.

LLC: NY Princ.designated office of SSNY designated asprocess agent #Federal 1 , BSte. r oSt. n NYC x-807, , Ste. N LLC e wNY, YDover, o rNY kof, County.

York, NY 10012. attendees to1/2/2040. maximum ofSSNY two personnel perupon firm. Please submit the sions of Judgment In08, County.

2020 SSNY at 2:00 p.m. at 42 LLC whom FRANKLIN of Form. filed with Cert.

4, Arts. isfiled dissolve cess against it may be Date: January 9,State 2018 vice Co., 80later St., (2)AlLLC upon whom process NY SSNY 56 State, Leonard St., Apt. 39W, 10012. whom process be Any LBroadway, P : cof / oLLC A5sthupon cFloor, e n dwhom Aon m earproica attendees to Manager than two Purpose: Retail and 10470. lawful activity. d ename(s) x10016. # SSNY 3 of 80 2 4agent 6 / designated 2 0mail 1of2the .LLC NProject o upon perFREE! itno may be may served. against Org. filed with Secy. of State of John G.be Townsend Purpose: Any law- agent DE 19901. designated as served. shall probany, NY 12207-2543.

Name against it may served. business days prior to the pre-bid meeting date.

Savings Includelawful an American activity Walk-In Tubs as agent of LLC upon whom NY 10013.

SSNY desigNY, served.

SSNY shall mail proL L C , 6 3 5 M a d i s o n A v e ., Notice of Formation of any lawful activity.

Purpose: Any Cashwhom willFredda be Accepted. tition may for CASA AZUL. to SSNY shallofmail process to SSNY be served andINC shall (SSNY) onToilet08/12/21. cess Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. to 4, of ful NY activity. upon process against it and cess to Herz Brown, nd each Standard Right Height addr. general shall mailofprocess process against itsubmitted may bewriting nated as agent LLC upon Office location: 65 2Service Avenue, Apt cess STERNBUCH FAMILY Ste. 1300,to NY, NYYI, 10022.

FREE! ($500 Value) WALK-INmail BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $1,500 All questions shall be in to theto: designated person indicated establish, maintain, and operCorporation Co., 80 Notice copy LINDA 326 E NY County.

DE 19901.

Purpose: Dover, be served.

SSNY shall may 450 E. 83rd St., Apt. 16A, of formation of are available from partner DeFoe Corp. invites all inDeFoe Corp. invites all inCorporation Service Co., 80 served.

SSNY shall process against it may SSNY designated as agent of 70TH whom York, NY 10003. Any PROPERTIES LLC Arts. of Latest date on which the LP submission of isNew December 20, 2019.

L abelow. u NY rprocess a Deadline C . B to r for ow n email ,Offices E sproq questions . , 6E, unenclosed ate anST NY APT 116,sidewalk NEW lawful activity. mail Law NY, 10028.

Any Dance Any SSNY. tState e r e sSt., t Purpose: eAny dAlbany, a lawful nd q uactivity. a 12207llawful i f i e d Metanoia State Albany, 12207tbe ere sSt., ted aSSNY n d LLC qNY u aArts. l i f mail i eofd Notice th140 Backed

by American Standard’s years cess to the LLCPurpose: at485 the Madiprinc. served. shall Purpose: N o t i c eupon o of f F o whom rFormation m a t i o nprocess o f 2✔4of 6 YORK, Org. filed with ofof may dissolve is 12/12/2117. cafe' atNY, 369 7Secy.

Ave inState the Referee 2543. Purpose: Any lawful 10021, USA. PurMr. Hari Velkur, LLC of Mark Schwarz, lawful activity.

PROPERTIES, SKYFLAME experience filed with the Secy. of activity.

MWBE firms to submit pro- Org. 2543.

Purpose: Operations MWBE firms to submit prooffice of the LLC. DE addr. of process to Sarika Singh at SPRING STREET CONDOMINIof NY (SSNY) on 07/12/21.

SSNY designated as agent Borough of Brooklyn Director of Engineering and Construction Programs, ACCO, activity.of pose: Any act. against may befiled served. son Ave. - 16th Fl., NY, NY ✔ Ultra low entry for easylawful entering & exiting for a Notice formation of Julie Arts.it YORK) of Org. with of NY following (SSNY) on LLC posals for the following NYS State restaurants. posals to the LLC: the princ. office of the NYS LLC. Office location: NY County.

UM (NEW BORROWER, of LPDrain upon whom process Management two years. term K n u cc/o k lof eCorporation sFormation , KFinance, o mAny o s Contracts iService nlawful s kBIOi && Program ® mail process SSNY Purpose: 10022.

Technology ✔ to Patented Quickof Notice of LLC Arts of Org. filed 10/11/2021.

Wandz, ofshall State offiled NY (SSNY) NY office loca- Secy.

Departm ent ofFORMATION: TransportaDepartm ent of TransportaNOTICE OF Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., A golf simulation Purpose: Princ. office of LLC: 276 LLC Arts. of Org. with Secy. against it m ay be served.

New York City Department of Transportation 122-124 W 124TH ST LLC, M a n fr o , L L P , 5 6 5 T a x te r Barbara Gutman, 4location: Bryant ✔ Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND installation, activity.

PROTECTORS, LLC Arts. of New Notice of Qualification of ALNotice of Formation of CLIFwith the Secy of State of NY on 10/25/21.

Office NY County.

SSNY has tion: tion project: tion Best Value Bid project: Mental Health CounAbbott 55 Water Street, 8th Floor, York, New York 10041 Wilmington, DE 19808.

Cert. and golf related retailer.

Riverside Dr., Ste.process 2-G, NY, o f S t a9th t e Fl., o f NNY, Y ( SNY S N10018.

Y ) oINCLUDING n SSNY to Arts. of Org. filed with the FORD labor shall backed bymail American Standard Road, Ste. 590, Elm sford, Park, Org. filed with Secy. of212-839-9403, State (SSNY) TOUR HOLDINGS, LLC ApHOUSE PRESERVAon 11/01/2021 NY of- been designated County.

SSNY designatas an agent NY Telephone No. Fax No. 212-839-4241 seling, PLLC. Articles of Org. of Form. filed with DE Secy.

NY 10025.

SSNY designated 1 2 /1 2 / 1 7 .

O ffic e lo c a tio n : N Y the Partnership, 635 MadiSSNY on 08/19/2021.

Office ✔ 44 Hydrotherapy jets for for ancopies invigorating Request ofmassage the reN YNY 1 0 (SSNY) 5 2 3 , A t on t o r n12/03/19. e y s hvelkur@dot.nyc.gov f o r C o n location: Purpose: Anyfiled lawful activity. of pl. for Secy. of as TION as Auth. agent ofwith LLC upon tra c t # DNY 2SSNY 6 3County.

6 3has 4 of- upon C o nwhom tGP, r a cLLC tprocess # DArts.

2 6against 3of 6 3Org. 0 itth- ed filed NY w/ Secretary of State of State, 401 FederalEmail: St. Ste. fice agent of SLLC upon whom County.

Princ. office of LLC: 246 son A ve., te.

1300, N Y County. loc. vocable consent agreement Notice of Qualification of CorPlaintiff Office location: NY County.

State process of NY against (SSNY) on process against it may be, Notice of Qualification 80 filed with Secy. of State ofmail NY whom has been designated may served and shall Bridge Replacement, I-84 may Bridge Repairs at 3 of LocaYESbe MAMA CREATIVE LLC, 9/9/2020.

Office NY (SSNY) 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Pur- SSNY Spring St., NY location: 10013.it SSNY 10022.

Name to: andDepartaddr. been designated as agent may be addressed Holdings, LLC, Fictinerstone Bill de Blasio, Mayor office of LLC: 1305 FulPrinc.Any Office NY 11/07/19.

STREET REALTY LLC Appl.

Notice ofNY, Qualification of NY (SSNY) on 08/05/21.

Office Limited Time Offer! Call Today! as an agent upon whom proserved.

SSNY shall mail be a copy of any process against Eastbound & W estbound t i o n s i n L o n g I s l a n d of Org. filed with the Arts. location: New York County. pose: lawful activity. served. shall mail prodesignated agent formed ofAppl.

LLC upon each general partner are upon whom process against location: ment of SSNY Consumer Affairs, tious Polly Commissioner ton St.,Name: Rahway,Cornerstone NJ Trottenberg, 07065. cess County. toas LLC in of for Auth. filed with of process SoulCycle LLC for NY County. be served Ortoli Rosenstadt LLC served uponSecy. isPrinc.

C/O o v e against rLLC M e tmay ritomay Nbe oas r t agent h R a of i l the Towns of Babylon & HunSSNY on 06/10/2020.

Office SSNY designated cess to Jacob M. Weinreb at whom process against it may be served. the available from SSNY. PurATTN: Foil Officer, 42 BroadHoldings - New York, LLC. SSNY of designated as agent of and Notice Qual of KING PENDelaware (DE)Secy. on Ave., 08/21/17. of&County.

NY 230218, (SSNY) on LLP, State Auth. filed Madison with of State office of LLC: 30 Hudson shall mail of any 366 3rd Or pose: LLC: P.O Box New Road -upon Tow n copy of Fishkill, tington the City of Glen loc: NY SSNY has visit: www.walkintubinfo.com/nypress whom process PLLC the princ. office of the LLC. served.

SSNY shall mail process SSNY shall mail process to: Any lawful activity. way, New York, NY 10004.

Authority filed with Secy. of upon whom process LLC OPPORTUNITY GUIN FUND process office of LLC: 1270 Princ.

11/08/19.

Office location: NY NY (SSNY) on 08/16/21. of Yards, 72nd Fl., NY, NY against the LLC Fl., NY, NY 10017.

Purpose: York, NY 10023.

Purpose: NY been designated as agent Cove, NY against may beYork served. to T h of e location: Bthe o a rd of M a n aCounty. g e rs NY o f Purpose: Any lawful activity.

The LLC,it271 New Av- 10001.

NY on served State against itAuthority may (SSNY) befiled served.

III LLC,of with Ave. Americas, NY, LLC formed in Any County.

Office NY SSNY designated as upon mail is C/O lawful activity. activity. whom process against uponlawful shall copy ofLLC: pro- Any SSNY Brooklyn, Carem ax professional Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium NYthe11213. enue, 03/17/21.

Office location: NY shall mail processserto Julie SSNY the SSNY onArts.

07/27/2021.

OfSSNY designated as N Notice formation of 10020.

(DE) on 05/05/99.

Delaware LLC formed in Delaware (DE) agent of LLC upon whom proWandzalik, 275 GreenAdditional inform ation m ay the LLC may be served.

Additional inform ation m ay cess to: 315 Madison Ave O TICTO E of O F FO R M ATIO N vices LLC. of org. filed Purpose: Any Lawful PurNY at the princ. office of the LLC. formed in ColCounty.

YOUR NOTICE OF FORMATION Corporation Co., 80 wich, fice loc: LLC NYService County.

LLC agent of LLC SSNY upon whom pro- OF Celebrity Advisors LLCofAppl.

SSNY designated as agent of on Notice theDISPLAY qualification Re03/25/11. designatcess against it process may be Apt 3M, New York, AmNY be obtained from David shall mail to: SSNY be obtained from David Am#1501B, New York, NY Notice BPBB Media, LLC. Arts with the SSNY on 10/19/17. pose.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. of formation of Notice of formation of Take orado (CO) on 08/22/1997.

OF Albany, NY 12207. 10007.

State St., formed in DE on 04/16/2015. cessas against for CLASSIFIEDS mayupon be of Auth. filed with the Secy of upon whom LLC source Systems, LLC ed agent ofit LLC served. a t o AMERIGO a tPurpose: 9 1 4 - 6 HOLDINGS 9Any 9 - 7lawful 4 4 0 Empyrean The 299 12 a t o aLLC, tSSNY 9 Opus 14 -shall 6LLC 9West 9mail -process 7 4pro4of0th Care 10017.

Purpose: any lawful O rg Energy filed wAD ithCONTACT Secy. of O f f i c edesignated N e w lawful YFORMATION oas r kactivity. .agent Sagent S NofY LLC Arts.

Candle SSNY Articles of Org. filed with NOTICE OF Purpose: Any SSNY is: designated as served.

SSNYCompany shall mail pro- S State off NNY (SSNY) against it defoecorp.com may be served.

Application for of process against it LLC may whom cess toApt Corporation Service damato@ defoecorp.com or Org. Streetfiled 3J, NY, NY 10014. damato@ or Arts. activity. tate o Y (Certificate S S N Y ) oon n d e s ALLTID i gupon n a t e dwhom a g e nprocess tagainst uLLC. p o n act.

ALI MILINER with the Secy. of oftoOrg. filed with the mail Se- Authority LLC Secretary of State of NY the SPIRITS OF Notice of Formation of 277 upon whom process c/o Corporation SerN.Y. Office location: cess 10/29/19 SSNY shall mail process to filed with the Secy be served.

SSNY shall Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY bids@ of defoecorp.com Purpose: Any purpose. bids@ defoecorp.com 7. O ffice lo c: N Y Notice of Formation of 319 1 2 / 1 9 / 1(212) whom process against the NYlawful (SSNY) on ofCo. State of 80 NY (SSNY) formation ofofFellowagainst it may may beLLC, served.

932-7435 (SSNY) 11/5/2019.

Arts of Org filed with Secy of Notice LLC Arts. ofOffice Org. State FIFTH the LLC be served.

FEYNMAN POINT Arts.

Notice 35A ofon formation Signs vice New York County.

SSNY has (CSC), State St., GideonofRothschild, Moses & cy. of State of New York (SSNY) process to c/o Corporation 12207-2543.

Purpose: Any W est 10 6 t h12207-2543.

S t r e elocation: t , L LDE C C ounty. SSN Y designated LLC m afiled y NY bmail ewith s(SSNY) e rthe v e dSSNY ato: n d ship NY office NY 9/4/2021 NY Office Enterprises Arts. of 4/27/21 SSNY shall process NY County. location: Albany, NY State of on filed with Secy. ofLLC. State of NY lawful activity.

SSNY shall mail process to: Org. LLC. Arts ofSSNY Org of Candles designated agent been LLP, 405location Lexington Singer on 05/18/2021.

NY as office loService Co. (CSC), 80 State Bid Date: January 25, 2018 Bid Date: 24, 2018 ali.milliner@ upon whom process Art. ofofOrg. filed with Sec. of agent shall mail process against to Org. th January SSNY hasgiven been des-a NY County.

SSNY has been with Secy. ofofOffice State Lee F. Sachnoff, Esq., 1801 designated as agent LLC: CSC, 251 Little addr.

11/7/19.

Office location: NY (SSNY) 08/02/21.

The LLC, 369 Office West 126th on filed filed 09/22/2020. loc: withon Secy. of State ofLLC NY County. upon whom Ave., 12is Fl., NY, NY 10174. cation Albany, NY 12207-2543.

St., Notice hereby that m a yamsterdamnews.com bNY e sCounty. eprocess rv e d aSSNY nagainst d s hhas a llit State of NY (SSNY) on SepLegal Corp LLC, as agent upon whom as an agent upon designated NYwhom (SSNY) on 4/12/2021.

California St.,Solutions Ste. 3000, upon process against it ignated Notice is hereby given that a Falls SSNY designated Dr., Wilmington, DE County.

NY5/29/20.

County.

Princ. location: Street, Mgmt Suite, NY, NY of SSNY has been des(SSNY) on Office lomay be served.

The Post OfDE addr. of LLC: c/o Corpobeen designated as an agent DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, license, number 1331331 for tember 15, 2017. Office in mail copy of process against 11Broadway Sterequired 615 New Denver, CO 80202.

Address against it 251 mayLittle be process against it may loc.: NY County.

County. be served. shall process may license, serial #1338366 for whom rate agent upon whom process 19808.

Cert.

Form. filed upon Co., office of LLC: 277SSNY FifthSSNY Ave., 10027.

Address to Off. as agent upon whom NY SSNY ignated cation: address to which the fice whom process against it 251 Little Fallsof Dr., WilmingliquorService license, has been apto:shall US mail Corp.

Agents, N Y served CDE o 19808. uSecy. n tand y. S SN Y d sDiv. i ga. LLC York, New York bemaintained maintained in10004.

CO: and shall mail a copy shall to served as agent upon mail process to: Justin L. Galbeer wine has been apton, be served and shall mail of State, may with Dr., Wilmington, DE be Falls NY, NY 10016.

SSNY #35A, DE Cert. ofmail Form. be in DE: 108 designated process against the LLC1821 may designated as agent upon SSNY copy of may be served andashall mail The New York Amsterdam News plied & for Kem Rest Inc. d/b/a Inc. 7014 13th Ave., #202, agent of LLC upon w hom Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Blake of any process against the copy of any process against St., Ste. 200, Denver, whom process may be 52 Downs Avenue, letti, plied for by the undersigned copy of process against LLC Of Corps., John G. Townsend 19808.

Cert. of Form. filed as agent of LLC designated filed with Jeffrey W. Bullock, West 13th SSNY St., Wilmington, be served. shall mail whom process may be Don Giovanni Ristorante to process LLC aany copy of any against processthe against K , LLC N Yupon 1 1 2is 2 8C/O . P rthe inisc ip al pBldg., r o LLC c eof s sserved m a yofb eSt., sState eisSte. r vC/O e dof served isataC/O the upon CO 80202.

Arts of Formation Org. filed served.

SSNY shall mail proStamford, CT 06902.

PurDE 19801. of to sell beerat&upon wine retail in the to principal business address: 401 Federal 4,. B with Secy. of State of DE, upon process against it LLC Secy.

State the willwhom be closed Monday, January 15, 2018 in to: Cert Daniel L. Kesten, and shall mail copy of process served served LLC the served upon C/O sell liquor retail in restauaddress: 562 W. S S NLLC: Y sDE hof a ll19901. mSeventh a il cPurpose: o p yAvo f business th the with the CO Secy. of Corps, State, Barbara Ellison-Miller 2600 to: 2730 Frederick Any lawful activity.

The LLC: pose: filed with DE Div. 27D, of aCorp. bakery under the ABC Law W. 57 Street, New cess 601 Dover, Dept., Townsend Bldg., may be served.

SSNY shall Div. Corps., John G. DE, ESQ. C/O Pryor Cashman process against LLC to Dou2010 Alton Rd, #3305, Miami 450 the LLC: CT Corporation Sysrant under the Alcoholic BevTo advertise your th 48th t . , 33139. # 2 6Street, , NPurpose: Y , New NY process 163 W. 74th St., EastControl 112 Street, Apt 2B, Aptto: 3N, New York, NY 1 1700 Broadway, Ste. 550, Blvd, New NY observance ofYork, Martin Luther King Jr.St., Day LLC is to be6-J managed by one at 115 Delancey 401 St., Suite 4, glass York, NY 10019.

Purpose: purposes, specificalAll legal Dover, process to the LLC at 175 DE 19901.

Purpose: mail Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal LLP, 7 Times Square, NY, Grand Ave, Apt 1C, Bronx, Beach, tem, 28SFL Liberty erage Law at NYC 214 enue, publicFederal and legal notices, Purpose: lawful N N YPurpose: 0 2 3 . Any P u rp o s e : 10031.

York, NY York, 10029.NYPurlawful COact.

80290.

Purpose: Denver, Purpose: Anyany lawful or managers.

10002 for activity. on-premises conDover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. any lyYtravel related. the Any addr. ofPurpose: its princ. office.

St. -, Ste. 4,1 0Dover, DE 19901.

10036.

Purpose: Any 10039.

10453. law- New NY lawful NYmore York, NY 10005.any Purpose: 10thlawful Ave, New for 10039. act. any lawful activity. call lawful 212-932-7435 pose: Any consumption. lawful Sucre activity. activity. any activities. activity. sumption; Salon LLC. Any Lawful Purpose.

Any lawful activity.

Purpose: Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Lawful Purpose ful act. Any lawful activity. premises

Contact: Phone:this (212)620−0938 Under agreement rates are Fax#: of a cancellation before event Email: rate charged will be based upo Agency: −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− PUB ZONE EDT AMNEWS TP RUN CORPORAT DATES ______________________________ AN A 97 S 01/07,14 FREDERICK DOUG Name (print2340 or type) −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− NEW YORK NY 10 (212)932−740 .

Under this agreement rates ar ORDER CONFIRMAT event of a cancellation befor rate charged will be based up Salesperson: Not Applicable Print −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− Acct #: 370 Ad #: _____________________________ Name (print or type) MORRISON & TENEBAUM Start 87 WALKER STREET Times NEW YORK NY 10013 STD 1 .

Total Class Rate:

Contact: Ad De Phone: (212)620−0938 Given Fax#: P.O. Email: Creat Agency: Last −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− PUB ZONE EDT TP RUN DATES AN A 97 S 12/31 01/07 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− AUTHORIZATIO

Under this agreement rates are subject to ch event of a cancellation before schedule comp rate charged will be based upon the rate for

101 LEGAL NOTICE

888-609-0248 _____________________________________ _____ Name (print or type) Name

.

Again!AllComHome Repairs (w/SELECT All In(w/SELECT InDemandTHE Demand NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWSWarranty plete Care Home Package.)

PLUS cluded Package.)

PLUS cluded ALL MAHOR SYSCOVERS Stream on Up to FIVE Stream on Up to FIVE APPLIANCES. TEMS AND Simultaneously at Screens Simultaneously at REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! Screens RISK FREE. $200.00 30 DAY 110 SERVICES 110 SERVICES 110 SERVICES No Additional Cost. Call DI- No Additional Cost. Call DIOFF + 1-888-534-6918 2 FREE MONTHS! RECTV 1-888-534-6918 RECTV 866-440-6501

Repairs Again!

ComHome The Independent Budget Of- The Independent Budget Ofplete Care Home Warranty fice (IBO) is seeking an fice (IBO) is seeking an ALL MAHOR COVERS economist with a keen SYSinter- economist with a keen interAND APPLIANCES. TEMS est in public policy to join our est in public policy to join our RISK FREE. $200.00 30 MISC. 140 MISC. and 140 economics team.

IBO tax and economics team. IBO taxDAY OFF + 2government FREE MONTHS! is a NYC agency is a NYC government agency INSURANCE INSURANCE 866-440-6501 providing impartial, nonparti- providing impartial, nonpartisan information on the city san information on the city The Delightful Gift budget, tax revenues, and the budget, tax revenues, and the 4 Butcher’s Cut Top Sirloins (5 oz.)

140 MISC. 140 140Burgers MISC. MISC. 140 MISC. local economy to elected offi- local economy to elected offi4 Filet Mignon (5.3 oz.)

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb. pkg.) the public. The tax cials and the public. The tax cials and INSURANCE INSURANCE INSURANCE INSURANCE 4 Gourmet Jumbo Franks (3 oz.) and economics team con- and economics team con4 Individual Scalloped Potatoes (3.8 oz.)

Physicians Mutualducts Insurance Company ducts fiscalfrom policy research fiscal policy research 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets (4 oz.)

1 jar Signature Seasoning (3.1 oz. jar) focused on NYC, generates focused on NYC, generates Call to get your FREE Information 8 FREE Filet Mignon Burgers (5.3 oz.) economic and tax revenue economic and taxKitrevenue 65658PTN separately $223.93 forecasts, and responds to forecasts, and responds to $ 99 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE 99 requests for information and requests for information and from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company from Physicians Mutual analysis Insurance Company from Dental50Plus.com/nypress IBOs con- analysis from IBOs conGet 8 FRee filet mignon burgers stituents. stituents.

Call to get your FREE Information Call to getKit your FREE Information Product not available in all states.Kit Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits

28 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 generator generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 110 SERVICES

877-516-1160

877-516-1160

Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES

DENTAL Insurance

FREE FREE I’m never

alone 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

Limited Time Offer - Call for Details

Limited Time Offer - Call for Details

Special Financing Available ®

Special Financing Available

DENTAL Insurance DENTAL Insurance 1-855-225-1434 *

Life Alert is always here for me.

Subject to Credit Approval

Subject to Credit Approval

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, *Toinstall qualify, and consumers activate the must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the Order Now! 1.844.615.2744 ask for 65658PTN generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list generator of terms and withconditions. a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

OmahaSteaks.com/TheGift1246

Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer.

Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150Qualifications: (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). compre- Candidates with a compre-

Qualifications: 1-855-225-1434 1-855-225-1434 Candidates with a

One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7.

*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Standard S&H applies. ©2021 Omaha Steaks, Inc. Exp. 12/31/21

6208-0721 Dental50Plus.com/nypress Dental50Plus.com/nypress understanding of the hensive Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA:Product Designated) not available Providers in and all states.

Preventive Includes Benefits the Participating (inNew GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits and York City economy BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of Rider. this Acceptance type. Contact guaranteed us for complete for onedetails insurance aboutpolicy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about GPS ! experience inor local this insurance solicitation.

This specific offer is not available in CO,this NY; insurance call 1-800-969-4781 solicitation. or respond This specific for similar offer isoffer. not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 respond foreconomic similar offer.

CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA:Certificate P150GA; NY:C250A P150NY; (ID:OK: C250E; P150OK; PA: C250Q); TN: P150TN).

Insurance RiderPolicy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK;modeling TN: P150TN). Rider or forecasting and 634 DONATIONS kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B).

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! revenue forecasting and tax 6208-0721 6208-0721 1 policy analysis are strongly % & 1 % % & % Help at Home Help On-the-Go preferred. A Ph.D. in EcoOFF OFF OFF OFF nomics or a related field is ® FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET! FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET! WE INSTALL WE INSTALL 193 JOB 193 193 JOB JOB TRAINING TRAINING 193 JOB TRAINING OFFCharging. equivalent work expreferred; % % OFF Batteries Never Need Promo Code: 285 Promo Code: 285 + + TRAINING I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! perience may substitute. Exin an applied reperience Computer & IT TRAINING Computer & IT TRAINING CALL US TODAY FOR CALL US TODAY FOR TRAIN AT Train HOME TO DO AT HOME and TO writDO 1-855-478-9473A 1-855-478-9473 A FREE ESTIMATE FREE ESTIMATE search organization Train ONLINE to PROGRAM! ONLINE to TRAIN PROGRAM! MEDICAL BILLING! Become MEDICAL BILLING! Become get the skills to become a get the skills to become a ing for a policy-oriented audia Medical & Office Medical Office Professional a plus.

HelpProfessional Desk Pro- aence Computer & Help Desk Pro- Computer CTI!Now Getoffering Trained, online atnow! fessional now! Now offering a fessional a online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in Certified & in shouldtobework detail$10,000 scholarship for quali- $10,000 scholarship for quali- Candidates ready Call 855-543-6440.

Call able 855-543-6440. months! to demonoriented and applicants.

Call CTI for months! fied applicants. Call CTI for fied (M-F 8am-6pm ET) ET) strate8am-6pm skills in quantitative redetails! (844) 947-0192 (M-F details!

(844) 947-0192 (M-F (M-F search and policy analysis.

8am-6pm ET) 8am-6pm ET) Commitment to impartial and independent research is esPrepare for Upgrade Your Home with a sential. Must be comfortable working in a collaborative enpower outages vironment, juggling multiple Drive Out Cancer: Dowith a Generac tasks, andBreast interacting with a nate a car today! The benefits Guaranteed to Last a Lifetime! of stakeholders on relvariety home standby of donating your car or boat: evant city issues. Ability to Fast initiative Free Pickup – 24hr ReLIMITED TIME OFFER take and meet deadgenerator ® Tax Deduction Easy sponse is critical. lines Life Alert is always Life Alert® is always To Do! Call 24/7: 855-905% REQUEST Ahere FREE QUOTE! 4755 for me. here for me.

Salary range: $80,000 to YOUR INSTALLATION $110,000, depending on ex+ One touch of a button One touch of a button perience.

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL STRONG AS STEEL WITH THE Subject to credit approval. Call for details.

15

TH

2

D

2

D

R

GU

GU

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! **

1

NATIO

10 TT

5 For a FREE brochure call: 1

E

’S

15

ER GUA

R

NATIO

’S

TT

N

E

N

TH

with

ER GUA

SENIORS & MILITARY!

1

YEAR-ROUND! LIFETIME

Subject to credit approval. Call for details.

1

WARRANTY

1-800-404-9776 Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST

10

SENIORS & MILITARY!

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

5

TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! **

YEAR-ROUND! LIFETIME WARRANTY

Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST

2 *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. *For **Off those er who valid qualify. at time One of estimate coupononly per household.

The leading Noconsumer obligationreporting estimate valid for 1 year. **Offer valid at time of estimate only 2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter agency as the conducted “#1 ratedaprofessionally 16 month outdoor installed testgutter of gutter guard guards system in 2010 in America.” and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.”

CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 CSLB# License# 1035795 99338 DOPL License# #10783658-5501 128344 License# License# 218294 7656 WA License# UBI# 60350145 233 977 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# License# 2102212986 WV056912 License# License# 2106212946 WC-29998-H17 License# Nassau 2705132153A HIC License# License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# H01067000 C127230 Registration# Registration# 176447 366920918 Registration# Registration# HIC.0649905 PC6475 Registration# Registra- C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suffolk HIC License# tion# 52229-H IR731804 License# Registration# 2705169445 13VH09953900 License# 262000022 Registration# License# PA069383 262000403 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114

Saving a Life EVERY Saving 11 MINUTES a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES

alonealone I’m never

877-516-1160

sends help fast, 24/7.

FREE

I’m never

NEW METAL ROOF 60 off

sends help fast, 24/7.

with

with

GPS !

7-Year Extended Warranty* AHelp $695 atValue!

Home Help On-the-Go Limited Time Offer - Call ®for Details I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!

GPS !

Help at Home Help On-the-Go ®

Batteries Never Need Charging.

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!

10% off

ATTRACTIVE LOOK OF VARIOUS ROOF STYLES

Install for Military, Health Workers and First Responders

Limited time offer.

Expires 12.31.21

From Dimensional Shingles to classic styles reminiscent of Cedar Shake and Spanish Tile, an architectural roofing system by Erie Metal Roofs can enhance the beauty of your home while protecting your family and property for a lifetime.

Warranty- Limited Lifetime.

Transferable to 1 subsequent owner from original purchaser.

Terms and conditions apply.

Hail up to 2.5”, Appearance of the surface coating beyond normal wear and tear.

Batteries Never Need Charging.

Call today to schedule your

1-855-492-6084 For a FREE brochureFor call: a FREE brochure call: FREE ESTIMATE

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval

1-800-404-9776 1-800-404-9776

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Prepare for Power Outages & Save Money PWRcell, Generac’s fully-integrated solar + battery storage system, stores solar energy that can power your whole home during utility power outages and save you money on your electric bill.

REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

ACT NOW

TO RECEIVE

A $300 SPECIAL OFFER!* (888) 871-0194 $0 DOWN FINANCING OPTIONS!** *Offer value when purchased at retail. **Financing available through authorized Generac partners.

Solar panels sold separately.

Made in the USA

New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not be available in your area.

Offer expires December 31st 2021. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by telephone, SMS text message, email, pre-recorded messages

by Erie or its affiliates and service providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved.

195 HELP WANTED

195 195 HELP HELP WANTED WANTED

HOTEL CLEANING NYCQUEENS- WHITE PLAINS. T&L Cleaning is looking for Housekeeping Staff for various Hotels. Room Attendants, Laundry Attendants, House-persons and Supervisors. Apply on-line at: tlcleaningservices.com/apply or call 1-800-610-4770

JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 P/H NYC CLEANING $16 P/H LI Up To HOTEL NYC$13.50 P/HWHITE UPSTATE NY If QUEENSPLAINS. currently is care for your you Cleaning T&L looking for relatives or friends Housekeeping Staffwho for have variMedicaid or Medicare, you Hotels.

Room Attenous eligible toAttendants, start workmay be Laundry dants, ing for them as aand personal asSuperviHouse-persons No on-line Certificates needsistant. sors.

Apply at: tlcleaned. (347)462-2610 (347)565ingservices.com/apply or call 6200 1-800-610-4770

TALENT SEARCH FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

IBO is an equal opportunity employer. New York City residency is required for candidates with less than two years of city service; others may reside in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk or Westchester Counties. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (green card) or renewable work permit.

As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by the date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agen195 HELP WANTED cy.

JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 How to apply: P/H NYC $16 P/H LI Up To $13.50 P/H UPSTATE NYand If Please forward a resume for your you covercurrently letter tocare econ2021@irelatives or friends who have

by October 19, bo.nyc.ny.us Medicaid or Medicare, you 2021. may be eligible to start working them as aplease. personal asNo for phone calls sistant. No Certificates needed. (347)462-2610 (347)5656200

hensive understanding of the New York City economy and experience in local economic forecasting and modeling or 634 DONATIONS revenue forecasting and tax policy analysis are strongly preferred. A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience may substitute. Experience in an applied research organization and writing for a policy-oriented audience a plus.

Candidates should be detailoriented and able to demonstrate skills in quantitative research and policy analysis.

Commitment to impartial and independent research is essential. Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, juggling multiple 652 and MISC. FOR SALE tasks, interacting with a variety of stakeholders on relBooks 4 Sale: dawana to evant city issues. Ability / amazon.com: positive, smithinitiative take and meet deadCaptivating, encouraging, lines is critical.

272 BKLYN timeless literature. Enlightenment.

Proven UNFURN ROOMS Salary range:methodologies. $80,000 to Depicts thedepending ultimate counsel. $110,000, on ex$1000/m 1/m Rent & Sec. perience.

Roof top Balc. L/G/C included Shared Ref IBO is an1.5 equalBat/Kit. opportunity Check'd. Call New646.773.6913.

York City resiemployer. dency is required for candiUnfurn.

Rmsless share kit/bath dates with than two 3 rms ,others of city service; years Canarsie: Crown Hts: 2 rms Flatbush, may reside in Nassau, OrE.Flatbush, $700-900 Broker ange, Putnam, Rockland, 917.541.6394 Suffolk or Westchester Counties. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resi349 APARTMENTS dent card (green card) or rework permit. newableFOR RENT

As of August 2, 2021, all new $1,700 Brownville 2 Bed on hires vaccinated 2nd Fl must of 4 be Family House. against the COVID-19 virus Work references req'd. Call by the date718.791.4343 of hire, unless a Akingbade reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and2 Crown Hghts Newly Refurb. approved by the hiring agenBdrms $2200/m.

E . Flatbush cy.

Lrg Refurb 1 Bdrm $1,600/m E.NY 3 ½ Bdrm's Newly RenHow to apply: Ground Fl 1Bov. $2200/m. drm E. Flatbush $1550/m Util Please forward a resume and Incl. cover letter 917.541.6394 to econ2021@iCall Realtor bo.nyc.ny.us by October 19, 2021.

625 MISCELLANEOUS

No phone calls please.

Lost Shield (looks like a badge). Item was lost in Queens252 Vill/Jamaica.

252 BKLYN BKLYN Please “ Early detection gave us more time to find return.

Call 347.336.7842.

FURN ROOMS information and support together.” FURN ROOMS LIFE-CHANGING District OPPORTUNITIES! Opening District Opening 634 DONATIONS • Custodians • Teacher (Birth-2) Nr. Brookdale Hosp., Med Nr. Brookdale Hosp., Med Fallsburg School Fallsburg District School District • Family Worker/Advocates • Cooks in pvt hse.

Working rm in Breast pvt hse.

Working furn rm furn Out Cancer: DoIf you’re noticingDrive changes, Female Senior pre'd. Share Female Senior Share today!pre'd.

The benefits nate a car • Teachers on Study Plan • Home Visitors Mathematics Teacher Mathematics Teacher clean kit/bth rm with 1. No clean kit/bthyour rm car withor1.boat: No of donating itPosition) could be Alzheimer’s.

TalkDrugs, • Health Nutrition & Safety • Health Specialist/Nurse NO Drugs, No Couples, NO No Couples, (3 Year Grant Funded Position) (3 Year Grant Funded Fast Free Pickup – 24hr ReSmoking! Close to tranp., Smoking!

Close to tranp., Deduction _ sponse Tax about visiting a doctor together.

NYS 7-12 Cert.

NYS 7-12 Cert.L/G Required & wifi incl $950 Mrs. L/G & wifi incl $950 Mrs. Visit our website forRequired career listings.

Easy To Do! Call 24/7: 855-

917-907-0285 Turner 917-907-0285 905-4755 Please forward resume & Fallsburg’s Please application forward resume & Turner Fallsburg’s application (located at fallsburgcsd.net) by Oct (located 6th at fallsburgcsd.net)ALZ.org/TimeToTalk

by Oct 6th To fallsburg-recruitment@scboces.org To fallsburg-recruitment@scboces.org TO DISPLAY YOUR CLASSIFIEDS AD CONTACT TO DISPLAY YOUR CLA EOE Attn: Math Teacher position EOE Attn: Math Teacher position Ali Miliner (212) 932-7435 | ali.milliner@amsterdamnews.com Ali Miliner (212) 932-7435 | ali.m

APPLY NOW! GO TO CMCS.ORG/CAREERS or Email: careers@cmcs.org

Call: (914) 997-8000 Fax: (914) 741-0748

349 APARTMENTS FOR RENT $1450/ Harlem Studio Full Bath/Kit Flr 2 1mo/sec & Reference.

917 355 5415

652 MISC. FOR SALE Books 4 Sale: Dawana Smith / amazon.com: positive, Captivating, encouraging, timeless literature. Enlightenment. Proven methodologies. Depicts the ultimate counsel.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS S P O R T S

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 29

Harlem Renaissance Classic brings the HBCU experience to Harlem

By VINCENT DAVIS Special to the AmNews The Harlem Renaissance Classic, held last week at CCNY, brought the HBCU experience to New York City. The Denzel Washington Performing Arts Academy band, cheerleaders, fraternities and sororities, step performers, and enthusiastic historically Black colleges and universities alums

(Bill Moore photos)

HBCU Basketball Action at "Harlem Renaissance Classic"

and basketball fans created a festive atmosphere.

The first annual tournament, which took place two days before the Thanksgiving holiday and was held at Nat Holman Gymnasium on the campus of City College on Convent Avenue, featured an NCAA Division II doubleheader between the HBCU Bowie State (Maryland) University Bulldogs and the Dominican College (Or-

angeburg, N.Y.) Chargers in Game 1, and the HBCU Lincoln University Lions (Pennsylvania) versus the Bloomfield College Bears (New Jersey) in the second game.

The Harlem Renaissance Classic was conceived by Harlem native Darrell Roberts, a graduate of Lincoln and member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He references the names of Langston Hughes and Melvin Tolson, two

of the most historic figures of the Harlem Renaissance, which spanned the 1920s and ’30s, as personal inspirations.

The HRC is not only Roberts’ effort to highlight HBCUs to college-bound youth and their parents, it’s a passionate, dedicated mission to help inspire youth in the community where he grew up.

“Sports truly has the power to initiate change, in our neigh-

borhoods, our country, and the world,” noted Roberts. “It’s a unifying force to bridge that structural gap.” It’s his attempt at “breaking down some of the barriers that divide us.”

Bowie, founded in 1865, and Lincoln before that in 1854, are two of the oldest HBCUs, whose principal mission is to provide a high quality education for Black people.

Trailblazing golfer Lee Elder opened societal doors for future generations age of 87. He represented the infuriating irony and duality of America. His father Charles was killed in Germany fighting for this country when young Lee was only nine, giving his life to the theoretical cause of liberty that was blatantly denied Black men and women on the land they called home.

By 12 he was sent to live with his aunt in Los Angeles, where he discovered his love for the sport of golf working as a caddie to earn money. In 1967, Elder raised money to attend a qualifying school and a year later earned his tour card. On the tour, Elder and his Black contemporaries such as Pete Brown and Charles Owens would face racism from golfers and golf club members, often precluded from dressing and dining in the same quarters. Racially disparaging epithets from white tournament attendees and hate mail were the norm.

Elder channeled the vitriol to

(en.wikipedia.org photo)

By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

On Nov. 9, 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, commonly known by its acronym, the PGA, repealed its longstanding “Caucasians only” rule. Prominent Black golfers Bill Spiller and Ted Rhodes led the legal and moral battle to break the racial barrier that had denied them the opportunity to compete in the organization’s tournament against white players.

Fourteen years later, in April of 1975, 40-year-old Lee Elder became the first Black man to play in the Masters at the fabled and unwelcoming Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Elder missed the cut but had made an imprint that would expand beyond the meticulously manicured course in the geographic and cultural Deep South.

On Sunday, Elder, born in Dallas, Texas, passed away in Escondido, California at the

Golf pioneer Lee Elder, the first Black man to play in The Masters, passed away on Sunday at the age of 87

become an outspoken advocate of racial and social justice decades before the terms became widely referenced in the American lexicon. His stances included opposing the oppressive apartheid system of South Africa. On the grass, Elder’s legacy manifested when Tiger Woods became the first Black man to wear the Masters green winner’s blazer in 1997.

On Monday in the Bahamas at the Hero World Challenge, when Woods spoke publicly for the first time since sustaining severe injuries to his right leg that nearly led to it being amputated after a horrific single-vehicle accident on Feb. 23 in Southern California, part of the reason why he was able to sit before the media as arguably the greatest golfer of all-time is due to the trail blazed by Elder.

The 45-year-old Woods was fortunate to literally still be standing and figuratively standing on the shoulders of a giant.

30 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

St. Francis Prep’s Skye Owen commits to Wake Forest

By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

With multiple colleges and universities clamoring for her attention, Staten Islander Skye Owen, currently a senior at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, has committed to attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Demon Deacons announced her signing with considerable excitement.

“I was overjoyed,” said Owen of signing.

“I worked so hard for this and my family is so happy.”

All-City point guard Skye Owen, pictured with her Owen, a point Wake Forest University guard that likes the nickname “Spin Cycle,” chose Wake a football game and was impressed by Forest for the academics as well as the camaraderie in the stadium. head coach Jen Hoover, whom Owen Although she’s not sure what her feels she can learn a lot from. “The major will be, she’s excited that Wake coaches were very welcoming when I Forest has one of the top business prowas there,” said Owen, who said she’s grams in the country. “I may do that, but ready for the shift from New York’s I’m also thinking about becoming an orgo-go-go atmosphere to a more laid- thopedic physician,” said Owen. back tempo in North Carolina. When Hoover described Owen as “an enershe visited the campus, she attended getic and athletic point guard that plays

Hoover’s mind and developing my game more,” said Owen.

“When you play at that high of a level, you’ve got to be able to do everything.”

While Owen looks up to Phoenix Sun guard Chris Paul, she also appreciates WNBA players like Tina Charles and Epiphanny Prince, both native New Yorkers. From the time she was little she attended New York Liberty games.

Owen lost a season of high school hoops (2020–’21) due to the pandemic, but previously led her high school team to the 2020 parents on signing day, has committed to attend CHSAA city championship and earned Allan uptempo game. She brings confi- City honors. She’s glad to be back in dence on both sides of the court with action this year and playing competidynamic attacks on offense and strong tive basketball. presence on defense.” Owen, who has “I love the drive, the competitiveness worked with trainer Andre Barrett for that I have,” she said. “You want to get years, said she’s excited by the prospect everybody involved, but you also want of being the floor general at a high-pro- to win. In high school, my role is getting file Division I program. bigger. … [Basketball] has taught me dif“I’m looking forward to growing my ferent ways to motivate people. I have to game, learning and picking Coach be very verbal.”

(Photo courtesy of Skye Owen)

Stony Brook tops Columbia in a faceoff of the undefeated Both Columbia University and Stony Brook University women’s basketball headed into the pre-Thanksgiving game at 5–0 for the season. Only one team could continue its winning streak and that was Stony Brook, which handed Columbia its first loss of the season with the score of 91–82.

“They taught us a lot,” said Columbia head coach Megan Griffith. “We’ll be ready moving forward. This is one where we learned a lot of lessons.

“This was the most complete team that we’ve seen to this point,” she added.

“They weren’t more talented than some of the teams that we’ve played, but they were more complete and they were a better cohesive unit.”

It was a strong performance for the Seawolves, said first-time head coach Ashley Langford, who was named to the position in April of this year shortly after Stony Brook made its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Langford not only provides representation for the players as a Black female head coach, but she also understands competing under unusual circumstances such as the current COVID precautions.

As a freshman at Tulane University in New Orleans, Langford experienced the campus being evacuated due to Hur-

ricane Katrina.

She knows what it means to be resilient as the B players continS ue to adapt to restrictions driven by the pandemic. fi “I would con2 sider myself a p players’ coach,” l said Langford. b “I want them to t enjoy their exL perience in four s years and ret member how a it felt. Not only p wins. If you’re e doing it the right o way—you have connections, n you have relat tionships—the i wins will come. h Stony Brook’s Earlette Scott and head coach Ashley Langford I want them to r invite me to their L weddings. If they don’t enjoy their lighted in playing in her hometown.

Columbia and Stony Brook bothB time here, I won’t get invited to wed- “Being from New York City and every- played last weekend. Columbiao dings. I want them to call when they thing we go through…to be successful, played in the Christmas City Classic, get their first jobs, when they get a new so it was great playing in New York,” said dropping its first game to Missouris contract to play overseas. That’s what’s Scott, whose family was in attendance. 87–80 and winning over Rider 63–60.c important to me.”

“It was a tough game. Columbia is a great Stony Brook remains undefeated,Th The game marked a return to NYC for team. Probably by far the best team we’ve picking up its seventh win over St.b Brooklyn native Earlette Scott, who de- played yet, so it’s a great win.”

Francis College 71–64 on Sunday. l (Lois Elfman photo)

By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

B

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021 • 31

The unsettled NFC East provides an opportunity for the Giants games remaining in the division. The Giants face the Cowboys at MetLife Dec. 19, the Eagles on the road Dec. 26, and close out the regular season against Washington at home in New Jersey.

Yet they must first get by the 5-7 Dolphins in Miami this Sunday to maintain their dubious playoff chances. The Giants’ firing of Jason Garrett as the offensive coordinator last week and assigning the play-calling responsibilities to offensive assistant coach Freddie Kitchens, who was the Cleveland Browns’ head coach from Week 9 of the 2018 season through the 2019 season, had no tangible positive outcomes versus the Eagles.

Head coach Joe Judge, who according to recent media reports wanted to dismiss the former Cowboys head coach last season but couldn’t because of Garrett’s strong support from Giants ownership, didn’t see the offense improve in any discernible way.

They only had 264 total yards and generated just three points in the first half before scoring their only touchdown at 6:50 of the third quarter, a one-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Jones to tight end Chris Myarick.

Jones, who had a mediocre performance going 19-30 for 202 yards and no turnovers,

26 in average yards per game (317.5) and laboring at 18.4 points per game.

The 24-year-old Jones is near the bottom of the quarterback metrics, sitting at 25th in the National Football League with a QBR (total quarterback rating) of 40.9. In 11 games he has passed for 2.428 yards (20th), thrown 10 touchdowns (25th) and has seven interceptions (14th).

Now in his third year, Jones has also lost his symbiotic connection with wide receiver Darius Slayton. The pair entered the league together in 2019, Jones the sixth pick in the first round out of Duke and Slayton a fifth round selection from Auburn. The two developed immediate chemistry and Slayton had a promising rookie campaign, catching 48 passes for 740 yards and eight touchdowns.

Despite a drop to just three touchdowns last season, Slayton led the Giants in receiving yards with 751 on 50 catches. But in eight games this season—he has been out three games due After leading the Giants with 751 receiving yards last season, wide receiver Darius Slayton has just 267 yards on to injury—Slayton has been tar19 receptions in eight games played this season heading into geted only 37 times for 19 reSunday’s road contest against the Miami Dolphins ceptions, 267 yards and one touchdown. This season, rookie could be sidelined for the game Eagles. Backup Mike Glennon reciever Kadarius Toney, who against the Dolphins with a would fill in as starter. Jones’ ab- has played in nine of the Giants strained neck, suffered in the sence would further burden an 11 games, has a team best 35 reopening minutes versus the offensive group that is ranked ceptions and 392 yards.

(Bill Moore photo)

By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

For the second consecutive season, none of the four teams in the NFC East has distinguished themselves as the clear favorite to win the division title as the 17-game schedule enters December. The Dallas Cowboys are currently in first place at 7-4 but their hold has become increasingly tenuous.

After a 6-1 start and showing the characteristics of a potential Super Bowl caliber contender, the Cowboys have lost three out of their last four games and are 7-4 heading into their matchup tonight versus the New Orleans Saints on the road. The Cowboys are the only team above .500 in the NFC East, as the second place Washington Football Team is 5-6, followed by the 5-7 Philadelphia Eagles.

The 4-7 Giants are in last place, but they have an opportunity to gain ground in the coming weeks. Their 13-7 victory over the Eagles last Sunday at MetLife Stadium, their third win over the last five games, provided the Giants a sliver of hope they can miraculously make a push for a playoff spot.

The odds are still heavily stacked against them, but it serves as motivation with three

Brooklyn College women’s hoopers are happy to hit the hardwood first week back in action.

Lang is honest in saying there were a lot of little details that needed to be attended to—like getting former players to come clean out their lockers—which are a result of the campus largely being closed due to the pandemic. He described it as a whirlwind, but the love of the game is as strong as ever.

The basketball team got a boost of inspiration from Brooklyn College’s volleyball team, which won the CUNYAC and competed in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Two players, Ashley Fung and Aleah Rafat, were on that team and have now transitioned over to basketball, sharing their energy and excitement.

“Basketball is the fun part; we’re excited to be back,” Lang videos and had Zoom calls with said. “The first three games potential recruits. Three fresh- we played with eight players. men, one sophomore and a Going into it I was very nervous couple of transfers join some because we were underwomoutstanding returnees, including anned. Not playing perfect basgraduate student Chanel Jem- ketball after a whole year of not mott, who garnered CUNYAC practicing or playing, but we Player of the Week honors her have a very talented team.”

(Brooklyn College Athletics) photo)

By LOIS ELFMAN The Brooklyn Bulldogs are back in action Special to the AmNews

Reconvening for the first time since spring 2020 felt so good to the players on the Brooklyn College women’s basketball team. Longtime head coach Alex Lang admitted it felt strange and surreal at the first practice, but also great fun for the players and the coaches to be together in an organized setting.

“It’s kind of like we never stopped, but then you think about it and realize, ‘We haven’t played in a really long time,’” said Lang, who has led the Bulldogs to CUNYAC champi- other Division III schools in tion or an actual season, the next onships. the CUNYAC did not compete game and the next challenge,” Brooklyn opened with three during the 2020–’21 academ- said Lang. “They’re all very good straight wins before dropping a ic year due to the pandemic— athletes, so we’re working our close game to Kean University. but some did better at staying way back as we speak.”

The returning players did their in game shape than others.

Recruiting was not easy during best to stay in shape during the “For basketball players it’s the past year. As people could long time off—Brooklyn and tough not having that motiva- not visit the campus, Lang sent

32 • December 2, 2021 - December 8, 2021

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS

Sports Thibodeau alters the Knicks’ rotation searching for positive balance (Bill Moore photo)

By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau’s hand was forced.

His starting five were not passing the eye test or analytics measures, and were experiencing issues on both ends of the court.

The Knicks’ second unit was far more proficient than the collective starters prior to the team facing the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night. The bench began this week ranked second in the NBA in outscoring opponents by 3.9 points.

Conversely, the starters were a negative 3.7.

While point guard Kemba Walker wasn’t the only source of the Knicks’ troubles, the fourtime All-Star was clearly not having the positive impact on the court team president Leon Rose and Thibodeau had envisioned when the organization signed the 31-year-old Bronx native and New York basketball icon to a

Bronx native Kemba Walker, who began the season as the Knicks’ starting point guard, was removed from the team’s rotation in a lineup shakeup by head coach Tom Thibodeau

two-year, $17.9 million deal this past August.

The statistic that was most glaring was that the Knicks were plus-14 points per 100 possessions when Walker was not on the court. So on Monday, Thibodeau informed the media that he was not only replacing the 6-foot-1 Walker, who was averaging a moderate 11.7 points on 42.9% shooting, including 41.3% on threepoint attempts, 3.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes in 18 games played, as a starter, but he would be out of the rotation period.

“It’s a tough decision to make, but you always have to do what you think is best for the team,” said Thibodeau. “I view Kemba as a starter, and so it’d be tough to play

three small guards together. I gave it consideration, and I’ve got great respect for who Kemba is as a person and all he’s accomplished in this league,” he expanded.

“But I have to do what I think is best for the team.” Veteran Alec Burks, in his second season with the Knicks, moved into the starting point guard spot and joined Evan Fournier, R.J. Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson to begin the game against the Nets. He led the Knicks with 25 points in their 112-110 defeat to drop them to 11-10.

When the NBA schedule began last night (Wednesday), the Knicks were ranked 19th in scoring at 106.5 points per game and 17th in opponent points allowed at 106.4. They host the Chicago Bulls on Monday at Madison Square Garden tonight and the Denver Nuggets at MSG on Saturday (1 p.m.) before beginning a three-game road trip next Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs.

They’ll also play the Indiana Pacers next Wednesday and the Toronto Raptors next Friday.

Shorthanded Nets still keep pace as one of the league’s best teams The Nets received distressing news this week that their starting guard Joe Harris, one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters, will be out 4-8 weeks after having surgery on his left ankle.

He injured it on Nov. 14 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 14 games Harris is averaging 11.3 points and making 44% of his three-point attempts.

Even with Harris out, the Nets continue to have one of the league’s best records and have recently faced other teams with the best records. As of last night (Wednesday), the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors were both 18-3. The Suns took down the Warriors 104-96 on Tuesday to win their 17th game in a row. The Nets had the third best record and were No. 1 in the East at 15-6.

The Suns defeated

the Nets at the Barclays Center last Saturday by 113-107. The Nets also lost to the Warriors at home on Nov. 16 by 11799. The Suns were able to hold Nets’ guard James Harden to 12 points although he ended the night with a low scoring triple double, adding 14 assists and 13 rebounds.

But after beating the Knicks last night in Brooklyn by 112-110, the Nets had won five of their last six. A late foul

by Mitchell Robinson on Nets forward James Johnson turned out to be the deciding play. Johnson made two crucial foul shots with 2.2 seconds left with the score tied at 110 to give the Nets the win.

He had seven points and two rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench.

Harden led the Nets AM NEWS AM NEWS with 34 points, 10 re01414 AM NEWS bounds and eight as10/07/21 12/02/21 Nets forward James Johnson’s two clutch with 10/07/21 0 7 free throws sists. Kevin Durant added 74470 22784 2.2 seconds remaining in the game gave the Nets a 112-110 27 points and nine aswin over the Knicks at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night sists. “It doesn’t matter (Bill Moore photo)

By VINCENT DAVIS Special to the AmNews

who’s on that team or who’s on this team. I think the energy’s always going to be there,” said Harden.

“Whether it’s here or at MSG, the fans are going to be cheering for their respective teams, and it’s going to be a good game every time.

And tonight, we’re just happy to come out with the win.”

The Nets have been getting strong contributions from veterans Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge. Mills, playing both guard positions, is averaging 12.2 points on 47.8% shooting from three. Aldridge, manning the power for ward and center positions, is posting 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds.

The Nets get back to it at Barclays tomorrow night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and on Saturday will host the Chicago Bulls. They will then go on a four-game road trip starting next Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks followed by a game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets.

01494 0

74470 22784

7

AM NE 12/02/