Challenger Community News April 13, 2016

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BERNIE VS. HILLARY: Who’s Better for Black Voters?

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Dr. Nadia Granger as the New Monroe County Medical Examiner Dr. Nadia Granger has been named the new Monroe County Medical Examiner by Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo “With ten years of experience in medical investigations, pathology, and laboratory medicine, Dr. Nadia Granger is incredibly qualified, and the right choice to serve Monroe County as medical examiner,” Dinolfo stated. “I am proud to entrust Dr. Granger with the task of lead examiner, and manager of the medical examiner’s office, which serves Monroe County, and our nine surrounding counties. With medical and fo- Dr. Nadia Granger rensic experience in the private, and public sector, Dr. Granger is well suited to serve the residents of Monroe County.”

Dr. Granger previously served as the county’s associate medical examiner, since 2011. She graduated medical school from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2006; completed her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2010; and her Fellowship at the Office of the Medical Investigator at the State of New Mexico, and University of New Mexico, in 2011.

The office of the medical examiner investigates all reported deaths that are not attended by a physician, and those which may not have occurred naturally. The office also aids in the administration of criminal and civil justice.

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Mayor Warren Launches Community Survey to Guide Future Neighborhood Revitalization Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced today that the City will evaluate the outcomes and impact of the Focused Investment Strategy (FIS) community development program with a survey available on the City's website as well as a paper version available at ten sites throughout the city.

Launched in 2008 with community partners, FIS is a targeted effort to remove blight, renovate buildings, build new homes, improve streetscapes and facilitate community planning and projects such as gardens and beautification in one neighborhood in each of Rochester's four quadrants: Northeast Quadrant: Marketview Heights FIS Area; Southeast Quadrant: Beechwood FIS Area; Northwest Quadrant: Dewey Driving Park FIS Area; and Southwest Quadrant: Jefferson FIS Area.

Responses will remain anonymous and results from the survey will help guide future neighborhood revitalization efforts in Rochester.

The survey, posted on the City's website at www.cityofrochester.gov/fis, will be open through Wednesday, April 27. Hard-copy surveys may be picked up and turned in at the following locations: City Hall, Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, 30 Church St. Rm. 005A; Northeast Neighborhood Service Center, 500 Norton St.; Northwest Neighborhood Service Center, 71 Parkway 1st Floor; Southeast Neighborhood Service Center, 320 N Goodman St. Suite 209; Southwest Neighborhood Service Center, 923 Genesee St.;Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave.; Lincoln Branch Library, 851 Joseph Ave.; Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave.;Phillis Wheatley Community Library, 33 Dr. Samuel McCree Way; Sully Branch Library, 530 Webster Ave. For more information go to www.cityofrochester.gov/fis.

Around Town *REDISCOVERING FREDERIK DOUGLASS Experience a new film that documents the story of a newly rediscovered photo of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. All screenings are free and are followed by discussions/Q&A: • 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mon., April 18, at the Dryden Theatre at the Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave.; Culture exhibit afterwards.

• 4 to 6 p.m., Fri., April 29, at the Kate Gleason Auditorium at the Central Library, 115 South Ave.; discussion to follow on Douglass’ family life and his use of photography. *Annual BLCA Community Choir Concert: Saturday, April 16, 6 p.m., Genesee Baptist Church, 149 Brooks Avenue; 585210-9252 or ROCHPR@NBLCA.ORG

An honest leader with the courage to take on powerful interests and fight for justice Bernie: A Lifetime Leader Bernie has fought for civil rights his whole life. He has one of the strongest civil rights voting records in Congress.

From marching with Dr. King to proclaiming that Black Lives Matter, Bernie has a long history of standing with the community. He fights for what is right and has the courage to stand up to injustices—then and now. He is against the death penalty, and has fought his whole life to uplift struggling families and communities. Bernie is a leader who will continue to fight for equality, opportunity, and the protection of our rights.

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Senator Booker, at podium, addresses ministers.

Corey Booker, in Town To Campaign for Clinton, Addresses Ministers Breakfast Meeting United States Magistrate Judge Hugh B. Scott

Niagara U. to Host Racial and Social Justice Conference Niagara University will host a Fostering Racial and Social Justice Conference on its campus Friday, April 15 (1-11 p.m) and Saturday April 16 (8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

Among the 100 registrants for the two-day event are representatives from more than a dozen colleges and universities, as well as numerous community organizations, government officials and business leaders. United States Magistrate Judge Hugh B. Scott, a 1971 graduate and Trustee of Niagara University. will be one of the presenters.

Judge Scott was the first African-American to preside over the federal court bench in the Western District of New York.

Details and registration forms are located at www.niagara.edu/conference. Questions may be addressed to Dr. David Reilly, director of international studies and chair of the political science department at Niagara.

Retirement Celebration For Dr. Hakim Bruce Cosby A retirement celebration and luncheon for long-time Erie Community College professor Dr. Hakim Bruce Cosby will be held on April 29 at ECC. The cost is $20, which covers buffet lunch and gift. Contact Darly Willis at 716-851-1118 for more information.

A Good Old Fashion Flea Market!”

On Friday, April 22 the Marilyn A. Parker Scholarship Foundation, in conjunction with the Community Health Center of Buffalo is sponsoring “A Good Old Fashioned Flea Market”. The event will take place the Community Health Center, 34 Benwood Avenue in Buffalo in the first floor Community Room and will run from 9 am to 6 pm. This promises to be an exciting event with a diverse cast of vendors selling old, new and slightly used wares.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Marilyn A Parker Scholarship Fund. Join the Community Health Center as we partner to support this worthy cause. Admission is free. Vending tables are $25.

To sign up or for more information call 570-5617.

Free Legal Advice The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and give advice on ANY issues you have questions about. Hosted by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo.

Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant. Thursday April 21from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Any questions call Marshall at WNY COSH @ (716) 8335416

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.S. Senator Cory Booker was in town on Monday to stomp for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.

Speaking before an impressive gathering of ministers at a breakfast meeting at Elim Christian Fellowship where Rev. T. Anthony Bronner is Pastor, Senator Booker, citing “the unfinished business of this democracy,” said, “this is a very personal election for me.” He noted that he’d only been involved in two presidential elections, the first being for President Obama, and now for Hillary Clinton.

Why Hillary? The Senator and former Mayor from Newark, NJ said that since he’s been in Washington he’s met very few people like Mrs. Clinton who can talk about the issues with real knowledge of what works and what does not.

“This is an election we can’t treat as just a side show,” he urged. Citing the importance of the Black vote, he recalled how in 2008 “there were lines wrapped around the corner,” (and joked about having to wait his turn despite being the mayor of the city.) One year later he said, during gubernatorial election, he was able to walk right in and vote with no problem. The voter turnout was significantly lower and a Republican governor, Chris Christie, Senator Booker was elected. “Within days,” he continued, “the budget was slashed,” severely hurting programs and initiatives that impacted our community.

“The minority vote is her (Clinton’s) firewall,” he said. And despite expressing “love” for his colleague in the Senate, Bernie Sanders, “ I want to know where you are when times are tough and when nobody’s watching…” Hillary, he assured, was that person.

His goal in campaigning so vigorously for Mrs. Clinton he said was to create relationships and “not allow people to surrender their power (the vote)” because in the final analysis, it all depends on us and “what we will do.”

“God is a great God,” he said, who has strengthen us to get into this (political) arena and do the right thing.

We make the difference, he said, from electing mayors (he had high praise for Mayor Byron Brown, who was also attendance) to the president of the United States.

Following the breakfast meeting at Elim, he went on to speak at True Bethel Baptist, where the Rev. Darius Pridgen is Pastor.

“Honoring Powerful Men and Women in Leadership”

Mary B. Talbert Club to Host Scholarship Gala

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ine outstanding Men and Women will be honored at the Annual Scholarship Gala which will be held April 23 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens at 6 p.m. The honorees are positive role models for the community with very challenging and varied profes-

sions.

This year’s honorees are: Rev. Jacquelyn Ross Brown, Pastor of New Covenant United Church of Christ; George Johnson, Real Estate Investor and Community Activist; Mrs. Magdalena Nichols, Assistant Vice President, Primary Care and Development, Erie County Medical Center; Mrs. Sheila Brown, CEO/Owner WUFO Radio Station; Ms. Michelle Barron, Founder/Creator of Women in the Spotlight Going Global and Executive Director, Dress for Success Buffalo; Mr. Tracy McGee Superintendent/Principal Global Concepts Charter High School; Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg, Assistant Professor at SUNY/ Debra Thompson Buffalo State and Buffalo Board of Education member representing the East District; Mr. Herbert Courtney, Administrative Vice President, M & T Bank; and Mr. Byron Lockwood, First Deputy Commissioner, Buffalo Police Department.

This event is open to the public. Lynne Clawson-Woods and Gwendolyn Triplett Norman are event Co-chairpersons. Debra E. J. Thompson is Club President. Proceeds will benefit the Mary B. Talbert Civic & Cultural Club Annual Scholarship Fund. For ticket information call 716-896-4203.

Benjamin Montgomery: The Inventor Who Bought the Plantation Where He Was Once Enslaved Benjamin Montgomery was born an enslaved African in 1819 in Loudon County, Virginia. His master was Joseph Davis, a Mississippi planter and older brother of future President of the C o n f e d e rate States of America Jefferson D a v i s .

Blackinventor.com mentions that Davis’ children taught Montgomery how to read and write, and he was assigned to run the general store on the Davis Bend Plantation. Because of his excellent work, Davis put Montgomery in charge of overseeing the entirety of his purchasing and shipping operations on the plantation.

Montgomery learned to survey land, techniques for flood control and the drafting of architectural plans. Commerce flowed through the rivers connecting states, and navigation became difficult due to the differences in the depths of water. Merchandise would be delayed for days if the steamboat were to go adrift, Blackthen.com states.

To solve this problem, Montgomery created a propeller for the steamboat that would allow for better navigation through shallow water.

Davis attempted to patent the device. It was denied on June 10, 1858, because Montgomery was an enslaved African, not considered a citizen of the United States, and the patent could not be in his name. According to Blackinventor.com, Davis and his brother attempted to patent the device in their name but were denied because they were not the true inventor. On June 28, 1864, Montgomery, Continued Page 14

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Bernie vs. Hillary: Who’s Better for Black Voters?

Bernie vs. Hilliary: Pictured left Hilliary Clinton with Congressman John Lewis. Bernie Sanders is pictured right with rapper Killer Mike/

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THE ROOT -- So which one will it be, folks? If you're voting on the Democratic side, are you going for Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton?

Who really has the interests of the Black electorate at heart? A lot is at stake this year, when 31 percent of the eligible voters will be either Black or Hispanic.

The furious competition to win Black voters on the Democratic side is giving us something we haven't seen in over 50 years: a real fight for the Black vote, with candidates talking about issues that pertain to African Americans and activists calling out those candidates.

The 7.7 percent of African Americans (580,000) behind bars, the highest unemployment rates for blacks since the 1980s, 38 percent of black children living in poverty,black households having only 6 percent of the wealth of white ones and a 1.7 percent Small Business Administration loan rate for black business…It's time to get serious: Who is better for black voters?

Hillary Clinton The former secretary of state and senator from New York has a specific funding plan for HBCUs. Sanders does not.

(Clinton’s higher education plan calls for $25 billion over 10 years to support private historically black colleges and other minority-serving institutions. Her campaign said the plan was modeled after a program that was proposed in Congress last summer as a companion to President Obama’s free community college idea.)

Clinton's first major address

of her campaign was on justice reform, with a focus on institutional racism. Though she offered few policy commitments, her focus on the topic, as well as her highlighting of racism, was more than we've heard from any Democratic candidate since the Rev. Jesse Jackson when he ran for the presidency in 1984 and 1988.

But the last few weeks have been challenging for Clinton on policies affecting African Americans. Recently, the hashtag #WhichHillary trended on Twitter and highlighted her history of inconsistencies.

The hashtag started after Black Lives Matter activist Ashley Williams disrupted a fundraiser in Charleston, S.C., over a statement Clinton made in 1996, when she told an audience that young people who committed crimes had to be "brought to heel." She also used the phrase "superpredators"—a theory advanced about black youths by Princeton professor John DiIulio in 1995 that has since been discredited.

(Clinton now says, "Looking back, I shouldn't have used those words.")

Other blasts from Clinton's past keep coming back to haunt her. In 2008, during a Democratic debate, the seven candidates onstage were asked if they would end the crack-and-powder-cocaine sentencing disparity and apply it retroactively to those already in jail. Clinton was the only candidate to say no to retroactivity.

She's also having difficulty distancing herself from the record of her husband, former President Bill Clinton—specifically his 1996

welfare-reform bill and the largest crime bill in U.S. history, which he signed in 1994 and included over $9 billion in prison funding.

Clinton's current problem is also that so much of what she says now is not backed up by legislation she worked on while she was a member of the U.S. Senate. As with so many other voting decisions, Black voters must walk on by faith regarding which Clinton would show up at the White House. Clinton does have the high praise of many black lawmakers, who swear that she has always been focused on the concerns of African Americans.

"We have a relationship; it didn't just start with this campaign," Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) told The Root.

Brown was a Clinton supporter in 2008 until the very end. "She has been involved in issues impacting African Americans before, during and after the campaign was over," Brown said.

Bernie Sanders So, what about the Vermont senator? Is he better than Clinton?

Well, Sanders voted for the massive Clinton crime bill, too. But then there's the fact that he was also involved in the civil rights movement at a time when Hillary Clinton was a “Goldwater girl.” Sen. Goldwater voted against the 1964 landmark civil rights legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation and national origin.

The fact is, among presidential candidates, only Jesse Jackson has a more impressive record of involvement in the civil rights movement than Sanders, who supported

Jesse Jackson for resident in 1988.

Sanders was a member of the Congress of Racial Equality and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Chicago and was arrested at several civil rights demonstrations. Over the last few weeks, more images and video of Sanders have surfaced of him being arrested at anti-segregation protests., housing discrimi-

nation protests and leading civil rights demonstrations.

The Sanders campaign has put out its own HBCUspecific plan, which says that “everyone in America who has the desire and the ability will be able to receive a tuition-free education at a public HBCU.” His campaign noted that 76 percent of students enrolled in historically black colleges attended public ones.

The campaign also said that Sanders is calling for a “$30 billion fund to support private, nonprofit HBCUs, minority-serving institutions and other nonprofit schools.”

The funding, according to the campaign, could be used by colleges “to reduce tuition and the cost of attending an HBCU.” What many defenders of Sanders say about him is that you won't find statements from him in the 1990s about "superpredators" around issues of justice reform but, rather, a discussion around how poverty and crime are connected. Sanders was an associate member of the Congressional Black Caucus (when it had associate memberships) in the 1990s, yet has only recently offered a bill on ending federal funding of private prisons and signedon to a racial-profiling

bill authored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) that has been around for years.

There's no doubt that both Sanders and Clinton have focused on issues that affect Black communities more than all of the Republican candidates who have competed, other than Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and John Kasich of Ohio. Neither Sanders nor Clinton is likely to be able to push the key points of a Black agenda through an obstructionist Congress, however, just as President Obama could not get the No. 1 issue on the Hispanic agenda—immigration reform—through Congress.

Plus, neither candidate was a standout legislatively on Black issues.

More Issues and How They Stand

Here’s how they stand on other issues effecting voters according to a report by the The Daily Dot: Sanders, a Vermont senator and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, is widely considered among the most progressive elected leaders in Washington. Throughout his more than three decades of Continued Page 7

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Buffalo Native Makes Political History in Virginia!

Youngest Woman Ever Elected to the House of Delegates PETERSBURG — At 29-years-old, Del. Lashrecse Aird was the youngest woman ever elected to the House of Delegates when she was sworn in during the opening day of the 2016 session of the Virginia General Assembly on recently.

“I called when I first decided to run, a little presumptuous, and I just said ‘people have been asking me, am I the youngest delegate to ever run’ and there are several men that were very young when they ran, but what they did was they went back through all their digitized records as far as they could to search and then the clerk’s office called me and said ‘you will be the youngest woman ever elected to the House of Delegates’ so it’s exciting,” Aird said.

Aird, a Democrat, now represents the 63rd district after filling the seat that newly elected Senator Rosalyn Dance left vacant.

From 2007 to 2012, Aird served as Dance’s legislative aide in the House of Delegates. Aird said that one of the most important things she learned during her time as an aid was about respecting people and relationship building.

“At the end of the day, regardless of political party, people are people first,” said Aird. “If you can reach the core of them on those things that are important to you and find a middle ground to try and get the results for what your constituents need the most, then that’s how you’ll be successful. Political posturing only plays to a certain extent, but to really, especially in this particular party where democrats are the minority, you have to be able to build relationships with everyone to get what their constituents need.”

Her main priorities include jobs, education and healthcare, which were priorities that many people brought to her during her time running for office.

“In this session, I’m carrying a very light load, just four or five bills, that are locality bill requests,” said Aird. “As a lawmaker overall, you will always see me supporting those initiatives and those policy issues that reference those three priorities: jobs, education, and healthcare. I think that if I can execute on those priorities, that will definitely improve the quality of life for the citizens, the families and kids, not just for Petersburg but the entire district.”

Aird was born in Buffalo, New York, which she said has similar demographics to Petersburg.

Her father was in the Navy which caused them to relocate to Norfolk, Virginia, which also has a mixed demographic and various economic ranges.

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OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE Democratic and Republican Parties Presidential Primary to be held in the County of Erie on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:

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Delegates to the Democratic National Convention 26th Congressional District 27th Congressional District

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BERNIE VS. HILARY continued public service, Sanders has worn a lot of hats—mayor of the city Burlington, congressman, and senator. Yet, so has his opponent in the quest for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination—frontrunner Hillary Clinton.

Clinton, a former first lady, New York senator, and secretary of state, sits slightly to the right of Sanders. As such, she has had to deal with Sanders differently than other candidates—which is to say, she has to take him seriously as a rival and tout her left-leaning policy positions more than she might if her challenger were decidedly more centrist.

Immigration Sanders: Sanders has labeled himself a "strong supporter of immigration reform," but has voted against such efforts when the details haven't been to his liking. He is in favor of creating a pathway to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States and has advocated in favor of programs like the DREAM Act. He opposed both making English the official language of the U.S. government and building a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Clinton: Clinton has been a supporter of comprehensive immigration reform and has advocated for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants that includes paying a fine, filling in back taxes, and learning English. She's sponsored bills intended to fund social services, such as healthcare and education for non-citizens. Clinton was a vocal supporter of President Obama's executive action as well as the idea of "sanctuary cities." While in the Senate, Clinton voted in favor of building a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border but later backed off the idea. She's also called for increases in law enforcement presence along both the Mexican and Canadian borders.

Guns Sanders: Even though Sanders has an "F" rating from the NRA for his opposition to decreasing the waiting period for gun purchases and voted in favor of the 1994 assault-weapons ban, when it comes to gun control, his record is more complicated than the National Rifle Association's blanket disapproval may suggest. He voted against 1993's Brady Bill, likely the most substantial gun control law ever signed into law, as well as bills allowing firearms to be carried in checked bags on Amtrak trains and banning lawsuits against gun dealers and manufacturers for crimes committed by their customers.

Clinton: Clinton has long been an advocate of strong guncontrol laws. In her book Living History, Clinton wrote that Congress's inability to pass meaningful gun-control legislation following the Columbine school shooting inspired her to run for Senate in the first place. "We have to rein in what has become almost [an] article of faith, that anybody can own a gun anywhere, anytime," she said during a speech last year. "And I don’t believe that."While in the Senate, Clinton voted against bills shielding gun vendors and manufacturers from liability on actions taken by their customers.

War and peace Sanders: Sanders is as staunchly anti-war as any elected official in Washington. He voted against approving the Iraq War in 2002 and has consistently advocated for deescalating the conflict in Afghanistan. In 2007, he cosponsored a bill that would have required the president to get the explicit approval of the Senate before taking military action against Iran and, even as far back at 1999, voted against putting U.S. ground troops in Kosovo. In the current fight against the Islamic State, Sanders opposes the United States taking a leading role in the conflict.

Clinton: Clinton's record on foreign policy is one that people like Time's Michael Crowley have labeled "unapologetically hawkish." By the time she left the Senate in 2008, National Journal rated her as the 40th most liberal senator when it came to foreign policy, putting her squarely on the right side of the party.In the Senate, she voted in favor of the Iraq War in 2002, but later came to admit she "got it wrong. Plain and simple."

As secretary of state, she backed the "surge" in Afghanistan, advocated for arming the Syrian rebels, and has been a strong defender of the military's use of targeted drone strikes. ________________________________________ To further investigate where the candidates stand on a litany of different issues, check out the records of both Clinton and Sanders maintained by OnTheIssues.org.

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HEALTH MATTERS

How to Make the Most of Your Mornings

Waking Up Millions of people neglect or even ignore the importance of waking up refreshed after a good night's sleep. They push the envelope by going to bed too late and spending time in bed texting, reading emails, and catching up on work. If you deprive yourself of sleep, you throw your body out of balance, which has biochemical consequences. The brain is caught in limbo between being groggy and fully awake. This can upset hormonal balance, which can lead to disruptions in other parts of life, including losing control over your appetite. Impulse eating has a lot to do with imbalance between the hormones that make us feel hungry and not hungry.

Breakfast We've all been conditioned that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is certainly true for growing children.

For adults, who don’t have blood sugar issues, respecting your own body is a better rule. Experiment with less food or even skipping breakfast. There is growing respect for fasting diets that involve taking no food between dinner and lunch the next day. The theory is that the digestive system benefits from this long time off.In any case, breakfast shouldn't be a meal where you consume sugar and excess fat, or too many calories. _ Time Schedules Millions of people rush through their mornings. But this is the opposite of what a morning should be, which is the launch of a day where you feel happy, relaxed, and in control. If that's not your norm, rethink how you use your time in the morning. A good medium is to allow one and a half hours between waking up and going to work. In this time, you can fit in meditation, some stretching, a brief stroll outside, and other activities to settle your mind and feel centered. You might also sit and spend a few moments visualizing the rest of your day, seeing everything falling into place and working out well. Whatever puts pressure on you should be minimized, including catching up on work, emails, and texting. The morning is about renewal.

Experts on happiness point out that a happy life is made up of happy days, not postponing happiness until the future. make this your theme, you will find that hectic mornings are Excerpted from “How to Make the Most of Your Mornings” by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

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Refugee Health Fair Buffalo area refugees will receive free routine health screenings from physician assistant studies and nursing students and faculty at the second annual Daemen College Refugee Health Fair taking place from 2 to 6 p.m. April 19 in Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County at 70 Barker St. More than 60 students and faculty will provide screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, heart and lungs, and ear, nose and throat to the city’s refugee population. Interactive exercise stations along with information on nutrition, dental health, herbal medicines, diabetes, and other health topics will also be provided by Daemen students.

True Bethel Holds Lead Action Sunday In response to the information that Buffalo New York children have tested in amounts that surpass Flint Michigan for lead poisoning, The True Bethel Baptist Church held a “Lead Action Sunday” at all of its services on Sunday February 28. The church which has lead the effort to take clean drinking water to Flint Michigan is now using it’s volunteers and networks to educate people in the city about lead paint that may be present in their home.

“We must take care of home just as passionately as we have taken care of the people e in Michigan”, said Darius Pridgen who is pastor of the church.

stand flyer to every parishioner and made available a limited amount of self-testing kits for those who may feel they are in immediate danger of lead in their homes.

“We are not just giving out information, we are going to give people who have the most threat a way to go home and test for themselves”, said Cambridge Boyd an Elder at the church and Emergency Services Coordinator for True Bethel.

Friends Inc. Senior Care Program Friends Inc. will host a Senior Social Care Program at the Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica Street. The community is invited to join them on Wednesdays for Bible Study from 1 2:30 – 1:30 p.m. For more information call 8820602.

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Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society Event Supports Annual Jazz Fest

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see you at the events!

he Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society will present its 3rd annual fundraiser Friday, April 29, 5 pm - 7pm at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202. Tickets, $50 per person, include an official membership to the Society. Proceeds from the event will benefit the annual Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival which features international musicians and some of Buffalo’s finest talents.

Buffalo's finest jazz masters will pay tribute to Pappy Martin performing memorable classics as well as some new standards.

Evening includes hors d'oeuvres, networking and cash bar.

This year’s 21st annual Jazz Festival will be held Sunday, July 24 and Sunday, July 31, 2016, 3-8 PM at the Buffalo Museum of Science, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Donations for the fundraiser are also welcome, make checks payable to the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society, please mail to Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center.

The late Pappy Martin, the renowned local band leader and musician, played with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, Johnny Griffin, Billy Taylor, Betty Carter and Al Hibbler.

His countless stories and the lives he touched through music live on through the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society, an organization which honors his musical tradition by enhancing the awareness, appreciation and the celebration of jazz as a viable art form. For information, email Dawn Berry-Walker,pmljazz@ gmail.com.

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Gospel Singer Denise Smith Releases New Album “Our Time”

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Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in the church, Denise’s gift was apparent at a young age. At four years old, she began performing in front of her family members. Later, she became a regular soloist at church and acted in several school productions.

As Denise grew into adulthood, she continued to use her God-given vocal talents to minister the Gospel of Jesus

Christ. It is her heart’s desire to be used of God through her gift to touch lives. Denise has been singing in front of live audiences for over 30 years at various churches through out the United States.

In December 2012, Denise participated in WUFO’s Buffalo Best for Sunday’s Best and came in 2nd place. In April 2013 her single “While I Wait” was released.

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BUFFALO DISTRICT CONFERENCE CONVENES The Buffalo District of the Western New York Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is preparing for their Annual District Conference. Under the leadership of the Reverend G. Michael Tydus, Presiding Elder, the Conference will begin with a Worship Experience on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 314 E. Ferry Street. The Reverend Cary L. Beckwith, host pastor.

On Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, the Conference will convene at 9 a.m. with business sessions, Bible studies, workshops and activities for all ages. Each night, Worship Service will begin at 7:00PM at St. Luke.

The guest evangelist for the Conference is the Reverend Scot C. Moore, Pastor of Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Mitchellville, MD.

The community is invited to join us for what promises to be a spiritual good time as we listen, learn and love the teachings of the Lord. Our theme: “Getting to Where I Need to Be: Listening, Obeying, Committing” Scripture Reference: Numbers 13: 26-31 We hope to see you there!!

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Why I Am Supporting Bernie Sanders in the April A Dynamic Book Tour Comes to 19th Democratic Presidential Primary.

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hen I found out that there was more than one candidate running for president in the Democratic Presidential Primary, I was surprised because it seemed that Mrs. Hillary Clinton had a lock on the nomination. She has been campaigning for the position since way before she lost the nomination to then Senator Barack Obama, in 2008. I knew that she would be the choice of the Erie County Democratic Party and when I was asked to endorse her, I told the Chairman that I was not ready to endorse anyone at that time. I had heard some troubling information about comments made by her during her husband’s term regarding the crack epidemic of the 1990’s.

I am glad I waited because we all know now that words like ‘Super Predators’ and phases like, “Bringing them to heel” were uttered by her in supporting President Clinton’s anti crime Bill of 1994. To be fair, I will note that although Bernie Sanders signed for that same Bill that spearheaded the movement of mass incarceration of millions of Black youths across this country (they were the ones selling the Crack in inner city neighborhoods), he did not use negative terms and the language reserved for dogs to dehumanize our kids. And, he correctly recognized, at the time, that the bill or BETTY JEAN law will be found to be a bad one. I make no excuses for the lawbreakers GRANT regarding the harm and loss of lives and families Crack has destroyed over the past generations. But we, the community, along with the drug dealers, must share some of the blame. When we do nothing to create jobs nor elect to offices, those who do; when we support President Bill Clinton’s Welfare Reform Act without proving training programs or a living wage job to those who find themselves jobless and without the safety nets of food stamps, HEAP, WIC, Medicaid and Section 8; we must share some of the blame when these individuals turn to the streets to survive.

As a store owner on East Ferry Street since 1980, I was there when the steel plants closed in the mid 80’s; when all the deli stores owned by African Americans were sold or closed down; and I was there, in 1984, when they talked about this bad drug called Crack that was destroying New York City and was on its way to Buffalo. I was still there when those same boys and young men who used to work at those 125 plus Deli stores, found themselves jobless, no training and evicted, out on the streets, when they could not bring money home to help feed their families.

Not all of them turned to dealing Crack along with the Marijuana but too many of them did.

The country was in the fast growing business of privatizing prisons and those young, Black men provided a ready and available market to fill those ‘cash-generating’ Hellholes. And then it was reported that the Powers That Be, were tracking the academic failure of 3rd grade level black boys in present day classrooms and were using that data to design and build more prisons for these future generations of inmates.

Bernie Sanders is running on a progressive platform of free college tuition for all (sort of like our ‘Say, Yes’ program for the Buffalo Public Schools). He is supporting the end of Mass Incarceration as it disproportionally incarcerates Black and Brown youths. Mr. Sanders supports raising the Federal Living Wage and the introduction of adequate job training programs in technology and construction trades to ensure our youth are trained and educated to take advantage of the economic opportunities that will lift them out of poverty.

When Bernie Sanders is no longer in consideration for the nomination to be the presidential candidate from the Democratic Party, I shall then support and work for the election of Hillary Clinton for the presidency. The other candidates running for the position are candidates I could never support. To me, there is little difference among the three Republican candidates still in the race.

Their stance on immigrants, women issues, the Affordable Care Act and their continuous demonization of the Obama Presidency, over the past 7 years, have put them in positions that their ascension to the presidency will be counterproductive to the forward progress of this great country we live in.

On Tuesday, April 19th, please go to your regular polling place and vote for the candidate of your choice. I know I shall.

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Metropolitan United Methodist Church will host a Book Signing event for a dynamic author, transformation coach and speaker Andrea Dudley who will make Buffalo one of her destination of her 8 states tour.

Andrea Dudley is an AWESOME voice in our world today of mixed signals, mixed messages and confusing pathways. She is the voice of clarity and has clear systems and remedies to bring life to those dreams that have died inside of you.

Her book “Living Authentically: 8 Steps to Transformation” is dedicated to those who recognize the need for change in their lives and are willing to put in the work to make it happen.

“Living your life authentically is one of the most powerful things that you will ever do for yourself, your friends, your family and ultimately- the world!” -Andrea Dudley The author’s undeniable passion for people and her holistic-faith based approach embodies a bold message of empowerment, inspiration, and spirituality that is a catalyst for success and accomplishment.

Come, meet and talk with this dynamic author on Saturday April 16, 2016 from 3-5pm at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 657 Best Street, Buffalo (Best and Herman St.). Pastor Angela R. Stewart is Pastor.

Who is Bernie Sanders?

Dear Editor: Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is running for president of the United States on the Democratic Party line.

Bernie Sanders fought for civil rights in the 1960’s, getting arrested while doing so. He worked to desegregate housing at the University of Chicago and took part in the March on Washington in 1963. Senator Sanders has spent his career in public office fighting for working people regardless of the political climate. He led the opposition to the Iraq War in 2002 and spoke out against the destructive elements of the 1994 Crime Bill. Bernie Sanders is on the right side of the issues, even when it’s not popular to do so.

Bernie Sanders is fighting for campaign finance reform and an and to corporate welfare. Sanders is pushing to raise the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour for all workers. He supports a Medicarefor-all, single-payer healthcare system. Sanders has introduced legislation to ban private prisons and he is fighting for criminal justice reform. Bernie Sanders is fighting for tuition-free public colleges for all Americans.

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Senator Bernie Sanders has been endorsed by Michelle Alexander, Harry Belafonte, Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Dr. Cornel West, Former NAACP President, Shaun King, and many others. He has the support of local activists in Buffalo including Katrinna Martin-Bordeaux and Jim Ander-son. Sanders has also been endorsed by Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant.

Go to Berniesanders.com to learn more about the program Senator Sanders is proposing for our country. If you would like to get involved with the local campaign, you can stop in at the Bernie Sanders Buffalo field office at 404 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 14207.

You can reach us by phone at 716-221-4276 and by email at Buffaloforbernie@gmail.com. \Vote Bernie Sanders for Democratic Presidential nominee on April 19th!

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King Center to Host Summer Program Bazaar & Health Screening Event!

Do you need an afterschool program for your child(ren)?

Does your child(ren) need a summer program? Do you need help understanding your child’s needs at school? Have you been contacted by your child’s school about their behavior?

King Center Charter School (KCCS) is hosting a Summer Program Involvement Fair at the school, 156 Newburgh Ave., on Monday, April 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a community fair where programs from all over the City of Buffalo are invited to advertise and recruit our K-8th grade students as well as students from the community, so that they may be involved in positive programming over the summer and year round.

Come “shop” around for programs to fit your child’s interests and your family’s needs! Some programs are free for students others are not. Financial aid to families may also be available.

For more information contact our Guidance Office at 8917912 ext. 270 or ext. 269 or email gstokes@kccs.org or bmcgrady@kccs.org (King Charter is also looking for programs to set up table and recruit our students to keep them engaged over the summer. Programs interested in registering should email/call with the name of the program and contact persons phone number and email. Emails can be sent to gstokes@kingcentercharterschool. org or call 716-891-7912 ext 270 The deadline to register is April 20, 2016.)

Essay Contest for Adults

Essay Contest for Adults only. The Topic is Earth Day, 2016.

Earth Day is observed on April 22nd of each year and it is now an international observance on ways to save our planet. I would appreciate it very much if you could share this contest with friends and family. The deadline to enter is Saturday, April 16th.

Two winners will be selected, Prizes are $75 first place and $50 second place. Winners will be invited to read their essays on my radio show “Eye On History” at a date to be determined. Prizes will be awarded on Friday, April 29th at the Merriweather library at 3:00 p.m. - Eva M. Doyle, Contest Sponsor

Poll: One third of Iraqis Thinks US Directly Supports ISIS One third of Iraqis thinks US directly supports ISIS or other terror groups | 07 April 2016 | Despite the United States spending billions of dollarsand spilling American blood in the fight against ISIS, as many as one third of Iraqis believed as recently as last fall that the U.S. “supports terrorism in general or ISIL [ISIS] specifically,” according to a recent U.S. State Department report. Forty percent of the country said the U.S. is purposefully “working to destabilize Iraq and control its natural resources.” The figures come from State Department polling cited in a State Inspector General report that was published online last week. The report also found U.S. didn’t fare much better than the murderous terror group in the minds of one third of Iraqis, who said they believed the U.S. directly supports ISIS [I-CIA-SIS] or other terror groups. (Source: CLG - Citizens for Legitimate Government)

BLACK HISTORY continued no longer enslaved, filed for a patent for his device and was again denied.

After the Civil War ended, Davis sold his plantation to Montgomery and his son Isaiah. The sale was made based on a longterm loan in the amount of $300,000.00. PBS.org states that Benjamin and Isaiah pursued their dream to use the property to establish a community of former enslaved people. However, their crops were destroyed and they were unable to pay off the loan. The property was sold back to the Davis family.

Although Montgomery died in 1877, Isaiah continued his dream of building an independent Black colony. He purchased 840 acres of land, and along with a number of other former enslaved people, founded the town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi in 1887.

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ELA Tests :The Buffalo Experience

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n April 5th, 6th, and 7th, 14,984 Buffalo school students in grades 3-8 were “offered” the first of two high stakes, New York State standardized tests; the English Language Arts. In the event anyone does not believe that these tests are high stakes, consider the following: •A week before the test was given, New York State Education Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia made a high profile visit to the area. On the first day, she visited several schools in Districts that had high opt out numbers last year, met with parents and educators to convey her message that she’d heard their concerns, explained that the tests had been improved and that parents should trust and have confidence in the tests’ value as educational markers of high standards.

•On the second day, the Commissioner visited two “persistently struggling” schools in Buffalo. Presumably she got an update on the schools’ progress, commended staff and students and urged them to take the tests.

•She met with the Buffalo News Editorial Board, which dutifully reported on the Commissioner’s sincerity, underscored her message (she’s trying to improve the tests) and the need to stay the course, e.g. keep Common Core, keep the tests and Barbara Seals keep Buffalo’s schools in receivership even the ten schools that have successfully Nevergold earned removal from the receivership rolls.

•Furthermore, the BN, aka Biased News, published no less than five articles, editorials and opinion pieces stressing the misguided logic and futility of the Opt-out Movement. In typical propaganda-ist style the articles extolled the “benefits” of the tests and the rationale for subjecting children to take them. These articles rarely provided objective views that acknowledged the arguments opposing these high stakes exams.

•Today the BN published an article that blames Gen-X parents for the Opt Out movement citing this generation as “independent, cynical and defiant of authority”. You have to read it to believe it!

•Business First decided to one-up the BN in an article, citing their own data analysis, which maliciously labeled WNY students and claimed that “The opt-out movement”…..” largely seems to be a revolt of underachievers”.

According to the BPS District the parents of 1,089, 7.8%, far below suburban opt out, refused to have their children subjected to these tests. While the Commissioner has affirmed a parent’s right to make educational decisions in the best interests of their children, the reality is that it’s an entitlement with a hollow resonance. I received numerous calls and emails from parents, educators and others about actions by school officials to obstruct or undermine parents’ decisions about test refusal.

In some schools an active campaign to “talk parents out” of refusing the tests was underway even as testing was in progress. This is not an unsubstantiated report as a number of District administrators confirmed (one in a radio interview) they have engaged in ongoing communications to convince parents that they are mis-informed about the tests and/or students to take the tests. There were also disturbing reports that students were told they would jeopardize their high school options if they didn’t take the tests. In fact prior to the tests, parents were sent a letter from the Superintendent that included an admonition that opting out will adversely impact a child’s ability to get into a City Honors or Olmsted. These criterion schools use the ELA/Math scores in their admissions criteria and opt out students will lose points. Other concerns communicated to me included: •Opt out students were singled out and ridiculed because they were opting out of the test •Threats to punish opt out students by not letting them participate in special events that are incentives/rewards for good behavior •Teachers from several schools reported children getting sick to their stomach and having “meltdowns” in response to the testing •Opt-in rallies were held that could be construed as either pressuring or encouraging students to participate in testing; •Parents were called even after their opt out letters were sent in to convince them to retract their letters •A high school principal is on the record having sent a letter to parents, which contained numerous distortions of the facts regarding the standardized tests; and tacitly belittled students whose parents opted them out of the tests •Some teachers, who had opt out students have felt intimidated by their administration •Test anxiety is felt by staff as well as students •A parent believed that her 3rd grader had been bullied into taking the test. Even though her parent had opted her out, the student was “talked” into taking the test by her teacher •In spite of a directive sent to schools to allow opt out students to read selected materials, students at some schools were required to complete an ELA packet •A number of schools are to be commended for treating opt out students with respect, recognizing that the decision was made by the parents, not the students. In those schools students were allowed to read per the Superintendent’s directive.

•One parent was upset that her children, who opted in and took the tests, were required to sit and stare when they finished the test because other children took more time. Her child waited for 90 minutes after he’d finished his test A call to Superintendent Cash to share this feedback resulted in a letter from him to all administrators. The letter reiterated that all students should be treated with “dignity and consistency whether they are participating in test administration or not.” The time differentiation will be worked out too.

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Trump’s Campaign of Intolerance Has No Place in Our Community

By Rev. George Nicholas (NOTE: Presidential hopeful Donald Trump changed the date of his rally here in Western New York. Instead of taking place next Sunday, it will now take place on Monday, April 18 at the First Niagara Center at 7 p.m. the Rev. George Nicholas, Pastor of Lincoln Memorial Church, penned the following article for STARI-Buffalo -Stand Together Against Racism & Islamophobia. It appears on their petition website seeking signatures opposing Trump’s rally here and against his “hate-filled rhetoric and encouraging of violence.” )

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merica is a nation that still struggles to live up to the promise of the words of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence "that all men are created equal." We are a nation made up of people from all over the globe who have migrated to America with the hope of finding a better life. Despite the ugly past of the dispossessing of native peoples and the brutal enslavement of African people, America is still a land where people of many races live, work, and worship shoulder to shoulder with each other. We have not yet met the lofty ideals of the founding fathers, but we are a nation that has made amazing progress over the years The recent emergence of the leading candidates for the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States threatens to stymy the progress of this generation. The wisdom of Solomon teaches us a poignant lesson: "Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs" (NIV, Proverbs 10:12).

REV. GEORGE

NICHOLAS

From day one of his regressive campaign, Mr. Trump has spewed hate-filled rhetoric that has brought nothing but conflict to our nation. Mr. Trump repeatedly insults his opponents and those who differ from his narrow-minded view of the future of America. His race-based insults if the Latino community as it relates to immigration denies the promise held in the words of the Statue of Liberty. His hate-filled rhetoric against Islam denies one of the founding principles of America, which is religious freedom. His links to white supremacy terrorist organizations threatens to reverse the great progress America has made from slavery, Jim Crow to the Civil Rights movement.

Having Mr. Trump as the standard bearer for the GOP prevents it from upholding its heritage as the party of Lincoln; reducing it to the party of hatred, division and racism.

After a generation of despair due to the decline in the auto, steel and other manufacturing industries, Western New York is currently experiencing an economic renaissance. Along with this resurgence, new visionary leadership has taken on the segregated past of our region in an attempt to bring our community together. Initiatives like the Opportunity Pledge, Racial Roundtable and One Buffalo has ushered in a new era of inclusion, diversity and unity, creating an atmosphere of hope in the region. The last thing we need in this region is a visit from a man who by his own words stands against unity while exploiting old stereotypes and race based bias to fuel his campaign of hate. So we are calling on people of good conscious across this region to say Mr. Trump your campaign, your words and your presence is not welcome in our region.

Mr. Trump’s words and his surrogates who spew his rhetoric clearly show where his heart is along with his blurred vision for the future of our nation. We must send a peaceful but powerful message to Mr. Trump and those who support his campaign, that we have fought too hard to tear down the walls of division and we refuse to go back to our painful past. We must send a powerful and peaceful message to those like Chairman Langworthy, Congressman Collins and Mr. Paladino that this campaign of intolerance has no place in our community. So lets us stand together hand in hand reaching across the lines of race, religion, gender, class and sexual orientation to say yes to love. And let us embrace the prophetic words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of the beloved community: “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching ELA TESTS continued Some will read this article and conclude that the examples of the experiences of some test refusal parents/students is one-sided; or that it is not valid because I didn’t name names. I am reporting the feedback I received this past week. Unfortunately, there is a concern about backlash and people are reluctant to allow their names to be shared. I invite anyone to provide feedback, both positive and negative, to me. This coming week the Math tests will be offered and I’d like to receive feedback as well. Contact me at bnevergold@gmail.com

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Absentee Voting Notice The Erie County Board of Elections announces that their office will be open for absentee voting for the Tuesday, April 19 presidential Primary Election from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each working day up to and including Monday, April 18. In addition the office will be open for extended hours for absentee voting on Thursday, April 14 until 7

YOUNG BUFFALO NATIVE MAKES HISTORY continued ry those with me. When I look around my district, I feel like I know exactly what some of the most economically distressed families are going through because I lived through that.”

Aird said that taking over Dance’s seat in the House has been interesting due to the amount of respect Dance has received from numerous people because of sacrifices she had made.

“It’s extremely important to me to make sure they continue to have that same representation and to also make sure that people know me for who I am because although I did get my foundation there, it’s going to be me held responsible for what happens from this point on,” said Aird. “It’s huge shoes to fill, but I look forward to trying to live up to that and to giving it my absolute all.”

After her swearing in, Aird said the actualization of serving in the same body as many fore founders and being in Jefferson’s capital was a privilege and honor. She said she looks forward to doing the best she can.

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COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Swift Mills Bridge Replacement PROJ# FA-255-2-16 PIN 5757.29 The Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for bridge replacement project.

Sealed proposals received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Bid deposit of $40,000.00 required.

Apprenticeship and DBE utilization included. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10 am, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw

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Bids

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive separate sealed bids for General Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical contractors for Commodore Perry Heating System Decentralization; BMHA Job #16-05-CG PRE-BID CONFERENCES WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 AT 10:00 AM WITH ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS ASSEMBLED AT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, 320 PERRY STREET, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204; THE PROJECT WALK-THROUGH MAY BE HELD/SCHEDULED AFTER THE MEETING. Separate Sealed bids for each prime contractor listed above will be received until 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: April 7, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE

RFP

COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASE The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified not for profit agencies to provide Traditional Preventive services. The RFP #1614 VF can be found at http://www.erie.gov and a complete copy of the package can also be obtained by contacting Carrie Godfrey, ECDSS, at 716858-6086, or via Carrie.Godfrey@erie.gov.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services, 95 Franklin Street, Room 856, Buffalo, New York 14202, by 4:00 p.m.

(EST) on May 13, 2016.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Al Dirschberger, PhD., Commissioner of Social Services

LEGAL NOTICE

Bids

Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of Plant Services, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202.

On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following GENERAL contract: Kitchen Improvements at School #28 – 1515 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 Beginning Monday, April 11, 2016, bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at www.avalonbuff-planroom.com, under “Public Jobs,” or ordered by phone at 716-9957777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the facility on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., please assemble at the main entrance.

The Architect will be present.

Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project, please refer to Christine Hentz, 716-816-3565 or Mike Rogalski at LaBella Associates, 716-8402547.

Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

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LEGAL NOTICE

RFP

COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASES The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide face-to-face Foreign Language Interpretation Services and Interpretation Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to customers of the Erie County Department of Social Services.

The RFP #1616VF (Foreign Language Interpretation Services) and RFP #1617VF (Interpretation Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) can be found at http://www.erie. gov starting on April 22, 2016. A complete copy of the package can also be obtained by contacting Judith Kolmetz, ECDSS, at 716-858-7932, or via Judith.

Kolmetz@erie.gov.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services, ATTN: JUDITH KOLMETZ, 95 Franklin Street, Room 856, Buffalo, New York 14202, by 4:00 p.m.

(EST) on May 27, 2016.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Al Dirschberger, PhD., Commissioner of Social Services

LEGAL NOTICE

Bids

REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the Roadway & Sidewalk Repairs at UB North & South Campuses in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4/13/16 @ 3:30pm.

Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone.com or Phone 716282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245.

Bids due to MCI by 4/14/16 at 12:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Disadvantaged Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Bailey Peninsula Natural Habitat Shoreline Restoration Contract No. GL00E01050 will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (DEP) on May 5, 2016 at 3:00 P.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

The contract is located at 166178 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY. The work includes removal of invasive species, bio-stabilization of shoreline and installation of native plantings.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10 A.M., local time, on Wednesday April 20, 2016 in Erie County DEP Room 1004, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY, 14202, to review the scope of the project, discuss coordination with other contracts and respond to questions by the bidders. A site visit will immediately follow the meeting.

Plans are on file and may be examined at the office of the Erie County DEP, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, New York 14202. Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders may be purchased from the office of CHA Consulting, Inc. 2200 Main Place Tower Buffalo, NY 14202 (716-847-6310). The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller. Any bidder requesting a set of plans and specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier.

The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, and must be clea ly and correctly designated as “Bailey Peninsula Natural Habitat Shoreline Restoration Contract No. GL00E01050.” Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, BY ORDER OF: Thomas R. Hersey, Jr. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning Dated: March 31, 2016 Published: April 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE RFP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Red Jacket and 61 Smith Street Shoreline Habitat Restoration Contract No. GL00E01050 & GL00E01551 will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on May 12, 2016 at 3:00 P.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

The contract is located at 21 Smith Street (Red Jacket Park) and 61 Smith Street, Buffalo, New York, 14210. Work includes, but is not limited to, shoreline restoration and invasive species management for a 12 acre site with approximately 1850 linear feet of shoreline along the Buffalo River. The shoreline will be stabilized with a combination of rock, woody debris, and native plantings. The upland areas will be treated with pesticides to control invasive species and then be planted with native vegetation.

Bidders are advised that a pre-bid meeting for the construction of this project is scheduled Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., local time, at Buffalo Riverfest Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY 14204.

A site visit to 21 and 61 Smith Street will immediately follow the meeting.

Plans are on file and may be examined at the office of the Erie County DEP, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, New York 14202. Copies of the contract documents, plans and specifications may be examined and purchased at the office of Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C. Centerpointe Corporate Park, 375 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville, NY 14221.

The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller.

Any bidder requesting a set of plans and specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier.

The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Contract No. GL00E01050 & GL00E01551, Red Jacket and 61 Smith Street Shoreline Habitat Restoration.” Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1077, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening.

A full version of Notice is included in the Specifications book.

BY ORDER OF: Thomas R. Hersey, Jr. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning Dated: March 31, 2016 Published: April 11, 2016

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Thursday April 21

EM P LOY M EN T

Buffalo Employment and Training Center To Host Spring Career Job Fair!

D&D/Waste Operations Specialist

CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC (CHBWV) (West Valley Demonstration Project) is recruiting for this FT position. Perform decontamination, deactivation, abatement, and decommissioning/waste operations (D&D/WO) assignments safely in hazard controlled work environments (radiological, asbestos, lead, industrial, chemical hazards, etc.) by performing duties within a crew environment, which is controlled by supervision; following all safety and security rules, procedures, and practices.

Must possess a HS diploma/GED and valid Driver’s License.

Deadline to apply is April 20, 2016. To apply for this position go to: http://www.chbwv.com & click on “Careers” EEO Employer/Race/Gender/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Veterans/Disability • Drug Free Workplace. • U.S. Citizenship is required for employment

The Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC) will be holding its Annual Spring Job Fair at its headquarters, 77Goodell Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, on Thursday April 21st, 2016, 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Over 70 Employers are looking to hire immediately for a variety of positions ranging from entry level to managerial; blue collar and white collar.

For the first time in years, the unemployment rate is on the decline, and companies are hiring at a rapid pace. The BETC has aligned themselves with the companies looking to hire from the community. If you are looking for work or want to change careers, please attend the Spring Job Fair. Please dress appropriately, have a resume ready, and be well groomed to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you need a resume, interviewing skills, dress for success instruction or free business wear; Job Preparation activities will be held Before the Job Fair from April 18-20. For more information, please do hesitate to contact the BETC at 856-JOBS. The BETC is the region’s leading employment and training resource designed to prepare people for employment. It is a partnership between the City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Funded under the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Grant (WIOA). An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Complex Director (10 months)

LEGAL NOTICE

Bids

COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Swift Mills Bridge Replacement PROJ# FA-255-2-16 PIN 5757.29 The Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for bridge replacement project.

Sealed proposals received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Bid deposit of $40,000.00 required.

Apprenticeship and DBE utilization included. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10 am, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE

Bids

REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the Replacement of Bailey Ave Bridges over Cazenovia Creek & Buffalo River in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Friday, 4/8/16 @ 3:00pm. Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone. com or Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245. Bids due to MCI by 4/18/16 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Disadvantaged Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE Bids Scrufari Construction Co. seeking M/WBE subcontractors to quote Niagara Falls Hyde Park Skatepark Bid Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

EEO Employer – 282-1225

To Advertise: advertising@thechallengernews.com

The Residence Life Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Complex Director (10 months).

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree; previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; knowledge of communication and counseling skills; ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development. Post Master’s degree experience in residence hall management. Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/ university setting. Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.

Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

Director, Events Management Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Director, Events Management. This position is responsible for oversight of campus events and all related logistics.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

Complex Director The Residence Life Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Complex Director for Sophomore Experience.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree; previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; knowledge of communication and counseling skills; ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development. Post Master’s degree experience in residence hall management. Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/ university setting. Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.

Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

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Update: COLLEGE RESULTS

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The University of Buffalo men and women’s basketball teams were one of eight teams to have their men and women basketball teams advance to the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Both teams lost in the first round but that was a great accomplishment. Both the men and women teams received $500,000 each. Also, St. BonavenCOACH ture’s women's basketball team won their CAL first game in the tournament.

In the final four college men’s: Villanova beat Oklahoma, Syracuse lost to North Carolina. Last Monday night it was North Carolina vs. Villanova vying for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Villanova beat North Carolina 77-74 for its second national title.

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AUTO Ben’s Downtown Tire 50 Sycamore (cor. Elm) (716) 856-1066 or 894-1483

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CELL PHONES Ansar Cellular Communications & Fragrance Store 1371 Fillmore @ E. Utica (716) 884-2373

DOG TRAINING Dogman’s K -9 Obedience Training 1963 Fillmore Avenue (716) 807-8163

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Wednesday April 13

Friday April 15

Sunday April 17

Regular School Board Meeting: 5:30 pm., 450 Masten Ave.

Niagara University Conference on Fostering Racial and Social Justice: 1-11 p.m.; for info www.niagara.edu/conference

Chess Open House: Buffalo Library, downtown location 12:30- 4:30 p.m. For more info call 716-858-8900 or visit www.buffalolib.org

Saturday April 16

Monday April 18

Book Tour: Featuring Angela Dudley author of “Living Authentically: 8 Steps to Transformation”; 3-5 p.m. at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 657 Best Street.

African Consciousness Workshop: 6-7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library; Jefferson @ Utica every Monday; public invited.

Niagara University Conference on Fostering Racial and Social Justice: 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.; for info www.niagara. edu/conference

6:00-7:30 PM, Merriweather Library. Readings to be discussed: Fifth Avenue Uptown

by James Baldwin; Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 8856348.

Line Dance Fitness For Seniors: Hustle For Health at the Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St 11am - 12pm age 50+ FREE Instructor Phyllis Caver 716 832 -1010 www.HustleForHealth.com Thursday April 14 Buffalo Peacemakers Happy Hour Fundraiser: 5:307:30PM, The Tralf Paulette Woods for Central District’ Fundraiser: 6-8 P.M. @ Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St. Donation: $25-Supporter* $99-Patron- *$250-Central District Booster.

(716) 602-5877.

Buffalo Charter Schools Community Day Of Celebration: St. John the Baptist Church, 184 Goodell Street, 11a.m.-3 p.m. Free food, music and entertainment.

Oishei Children’s Hospital ‘Draw Off’ : 11am - 1pm, Buffalo Artspace, Upper Gallery, 1219 Main St. (across from Delta Sonic),

Meet Danielle, owner of I Love Catering Buffalo.

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I highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to expand their business and wealth of knowledge!"

- Danielle Jackson, 2015 Grad

Tuesday April 19:

Wednesday April 20 Public Meeting Notice: Westminster Community Charter School, 3 p.m. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

see you at the events!

ALLSTATE MINORITY AND WOMEN EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM Specialized help for women and minority business owners Now enrolling for class of 2017 For more info, contact Alex at mgt-cel@buffalo.edu or 716-885-5715

An honest leader with the courage to take on powerful interests and fight for justice Bernie: A Lifetime Leader Bernie has fought for civil rights his whole life. He has one of the strongest civil rights voting records in Congress.

From marching with Dr. King to proclaiming that Black Lives Matter, Bernie has a long history of standing with the community. He fights for what is right and has the courage to stand up to injustices—then and now. He is against the death penalty, and has fought his whole life to uplift struggling families and communities. Bernie is a leader who will continue to fight for equality, opportunity, and the protection of our rights.

VOTE FOR BERNIE SANDERS

April 19, 2016

JOIN THE REVOLUTION

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Fight for a $15/ hour minimum wage.

Fight for free tuition at public universities.

Fight to fix the broken criminal justice system.

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Fight to increase opportunities for minority owned businesses Fight to reform our police departments.

Fight to end mass incarcerations.

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*Every city 4-year-old is eligible for free Pre-K classes. Space for 3-year-olds is limited and restrictions apply.