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Copper Town Block Club: “This is not about Coffee!”

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GENERATIONS

Brotherly Love Continues…

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ENTERTAINMENT

Niagara Falls Native Featured in “Enslaved” Docuseries Page 10

VOICES: Are We Not Part of the “Public” in Public Art?

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

R-Centers Will Offer Youth Development Basketball Camps The City's Department of Recreation and Youth Services will host six youth development basketball camps for young people between the ages of 9 and 17. The Glenn Hagan Basketball Skills Clinic will take place at select R-Centers throughout the city. At each of the one-week basketball camps, former professional basketball player Glenn Hagan will provide basic basketball instruction and guidance, covering topics such as offense/ defense skills, team play and sportsmanship.

A native of Rochester, Hagan graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and St. Bonaventure University. After playing briefly in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons, Hagan played for the Continental Basketball Association's Rochester Zeniths in the early 1980s, where he was an all-star guard and led the franchise to two CBA championships. He now trains youth all over Rochester and in other cities, teaching them the value of basketball and sharing his stories about life in the NBA. The six weekly Glenn Hagan Basketball Skills Clinics will take place at the following R-Centers: •Edgerton R-Center: July 8 - 12, 2019 •Avenue D R-Center: July 15 - 19, 2019 •Frederick Douglass R-Center: July 22 - 26, 2019 •Flint St. R-Center: July 29 - Aug. 2, 2019 •Gantt R-Center: Aug. 5 - 9, 2019 •Carter St. R-Center: Aug. 12 - 16, 2019 Camps will consist of one-and-one-half-hour daily sessions that will be divided according to age. The first session will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. for ages 9 through 12, with a second session held from 2:30 - 4 p.m. for ages 13 through 17. In addition, participants will attend forty-five minute workshops that will be scheduled opposite their designated time slots.

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City Launches Site Promoting Potential Development Parcels Mayor Lovely A. Warren recently unveiled a new web page that will help transform vacant real estate parcels into productive, job-producing development sites.

“This new web page is a great tool for developers to find prospective sites here in Rochester,” said Mayor Warren. “We hope to see these project sites transformed into job-producing industries, bustling businesses, or commercial development that cultivates safer and more vibrant neighborhoods throughout the city.”

tographs, zoning information, appraised value, environmental reports and project information of any nearby planned developments. In addition, there are links to the City’s mapping and tax accounting pages and contact information for follow-up questions.

The page can be viewed at: www.cityofrochester.gov/Development_Ready_Sites

Bank of America Launches $5 Billion Home Loan Program A new Bank of America program includes down payment and closing cost assistance; innovative low down payment mortgages; grants that can be applied to non-recurring closing costs; a national network of lending professionals; easyto-understand financial education tools; strategic partnerships with real estate professionals; and a national network of knowledgeable affordable housing nonprofit partners who

provide in-depth homebuyer education and counseling.

The web page presents a map of prime developments sites on a geographic information system (GIS), which details general site data. This page will help purchasers identify multi-acre City-owned real estate that is already zoned for development.

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AREA BRIEFS

Update on Tim Hortons Drive Through and Copper Town Block Club

“This is Not About Coffee!”

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APPOINTED: Crystal J. Rodriguez has been appointed to the State Public Campaign Financing Commission. Ms. Rodriguez was appointed by Assembly Speaker Carl Hastie. She is a former executive assistant to Mayor Brown and chief diversity officer for the City of Buffalo. She is currently the chief of staff for SUNY Buffalo State’s president. The commission will be responsible for implementing public campaign financing for legislative and statewide offices, and authorizing how up to $100 million annually in tax dollars can be spent. She was one of nine persons appointed to the commission and the only commission member from Western New York.

Dr. Kriner Cash

Board Votes to Extend Superintendent's Contract

The Board of Education has voted to extend the contract of School Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash for at least two more years through August 2021. The board gave him an A this year for the job he has done as superintendent and a 3.5 out of 4 on his annual performance evaluation. Dr. Cash is credited with turning the district around and charting a course for reform, which he calls the Education Bargain.

He has set a 70% graduation rate as a goal for the district and the number of schools in good standing by the state has more than doubled during his tenure.

n May residents of the Copper Town neighborhood announced that they had filed an Article 78 petition against the City of Buffalo Planning Board to undo the city’s March 25 approval of a development plan that includes a drive-through Tim Hortons at the corner of Michigan and William.

“We are fighting for the residents of a vibrant neighborhood who deserve a walkable, beautiful, safe community,” said Gail V. Wells, who, along with Geneva Johnson and Marcia Baker, filed the petition.

After two postponements, a hearing has been set for Wednesday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. in Erie County Court, located at 25 Delaware Avenue, 2nd floor, Part 15. A press conference will be held at the courthouse immediately following the hearing.

“The community can help by attending the hearing and press conference” urged Ms. Wells.

"This is not about coffee! It is about the Green Code, following the law, safety, self determination, historic preservation, public input, following procedures, walkability and environmental impacts."

"New drive throughs are prohibited by the current Green Code," she continued, " The zoning board did not initially grant Ellicott Development a variance to build a drive through. Ellicott Development went to court to have the Zoning Board’s decision over-turned. Now that parking lot must be safe. I demand that the Developer follows the law!”

According to the Article 78, Ellicott Development presented a plan for the parking lot without including the necessary traffic calming measures, pedestrian safeguards, bicycle amenities and other safety elements required by law. The stretch of Michigan from Clinton to Broadway which includes the Copper Town neighborhood has been the site of numerous accidents in recent weeks.

An article 78 proceeding provides a way to challenge the rulings of administrative agencies, public bodies or officers.

The body is the City of Buffalo Planning Board. The petitioners are claiming that the parking lot and drive through are not safe and that the developer did not follow the procedures set in place to ensure proper review by the public and other city departments.

-Petition DriveA petition drive was also launched calling on Council President Darius Pridgen to take action on behalf of his constituents Gail Wells (right) and Geneva Johnson and stop the proposed drive thru coffee shop. To sign the petition go to info@losapllc.com “The taxpaying residents of Copper Town support economic development but we expect the law to be followed,” Ms. Wells says. “The neighborhood’s 100 homeowners have invested significant personal resources in the development of our community. We’re developers too!”

-Support“Our neighbor, Copper Town, which shares the same zip code, has a development approved by the City of Buffalo Planning Board that required a variance; was only granted the variance through the reversal of a ZBA decision; and fails to provide 'Long term priorities [such as] … neighborhood traffic calming measures, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, and streetscape improvements” according to the Green Code,’" stated community activist Veronica Hemphill-Nichols( See Voices Page 15).

“A 21st Century city needs to be walkable, ecological, and fair,” she continued. “ The Green Code purports to be this and the City of Buffalo is proud of the awards the zoning code wins. Now if only the City would enforce and live up to the laws it enacts, there may actually be a renaissance for all.” -By Staff Writer

Sharon Belton-Cottman Elected School Board President

SLY GREEN TOPIC OF SPECIAL EDITION OF THE MESSAGE: A special Edition of The Message hosted by Patrick Freeman "the Mighty Oba" will air 1:30PM July 13 on Power 96.5FM, Mix 1080AM, or via the internet www.power965radio. com. Part 1 of the interview with Donald Sly Green which aired March of 2016.

FORMER DEPUTY MAYOR RETURNS: Dr. Ellen Grant is returning to City Hall as Deputy Mayor. Dr. Grant served for 2 1/2 years in that position under the Brown administration before leaving to join Say Yes to Education in 2015 as the national nonprofits senior vice president for chapter programming.

Accidents in the area are not unusual as residents fight for "a walkable, beautiful, safe community."

Ferry District Representative Sharon Belton-Cottman (pictured right) has been elected president of the Buffalo School Board during the board’s annual reorganization meeting July 1. Ms. Belton-Cottman, who has a reputation for being “unbought and unbossed,” has represented the Ferry District since 2011. She was elected by a vote of 8-1. Jennifer Mecozzi who represents the West District was elected vice president of executive affairs. Ann Rivera, a new board member, was elected vice president of student achievement.

Presidential Enslavers...

George Washington. The first.

Twelve U.S. presidents owned enslaved Africans at some point in their lives, eight of whom owned enslaved Africans while serving as president. They included: •George Washington Washington was a major owner of enslaved Africans (over 600) during and after his presidency and the first president to own enslaved Africans while he was president.

•Thomas Jefferson Jefferson consistently spoke out against slavery while he owned over 600 AfricanAmerican people throughout his adult life and freed only seven. Jefferson had a longterm relationship with an enslaved African named Sally Hemings., fathering at least six children with her.

•James Madison.

Madison proposed the ThreeFifths Compromise, which counted enslaved Africans as three fifths of a person for the purposes of taxation and legislative representation.

•James Monroe Monroe owned dozens of enslaved Africans and took several with him to Washington to serve at the White House from 1817 to 1825. Monroe supported sending freed slaves to the new country of Liberia; its capital, Monrovia, is named after him.

•Andrew Jackson Jackson was not only a slave trader and owner of enslaved Africans, he signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 which forcibly relocated most members of the Native American tribes in the South to Indian Territory. The relocation process dispossessed the Indians and resulted in widespread death and disease.

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Generations

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND Urban League Young Professionals to Host Annual Affair

CONGRATULATIONS! Uncle James (left) congratulates his nephes, the son of Council Member Wingo.

Brotherly Love Continues

As the result of an unfortunate situation of which man meant for evil, God made good. A young man with one son and four daughters was banned from attending his son's graduation at Hutch Tech High School on Friday, June 27, 2019.

But, guess what? God made what seemingly an unhappy day for the graduate turn out to be "A Great Day!" A sad situation became "joy" when he heard a familiar voice in the audience. It was his Uncle James! As he turned around, proudly wearing his cap, and a stole which was decorated by his oldest aunt with pictures of his family with a focus on himself, his dad, and Granddad, I can imagine the thought came to mind as he grew up in Church Sunday School, "What a Mighty God We Serve."

His youngest uncle heard of the heartbreaking decision not to allow his dad to attend his graduation, and prayed that God would make a way for him to attend in his brothers' place. God, being a prayer answering God, blessed this uncle to drive alone to Buffalo overnight to be here for his brother and nephew.

"Let Brotherly Love Continue" (Hebrews 13:1). It is a blessing for young men to have that father, grandfather, big brother, or uncle in their lives.

A joyful celebration (basketball, his favorite pass time sport) eating pizza and wings were enjoyed by family, classmates, members of his church, and friends made it to be an evening of fun and fellowship. In addition to family and friends there were city officials present which was special to Councilmember Ulysees O'Neil Wingo, Sr., as well as Jr. Today, (grandma) and family praise God from whom "ALL" blessings flow. Thank you, Buffalo for your prayers and continued support, I pray God's blessings upon each of you, always remembering, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 12:16b.

"Keep Praying!" and REMEMBER TO "LET BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE!" Prayerfully submitted with love, Dianne Wingo (Grandma)

Buffalo Authors Talk About Writing for Young Adults On July 10th at 7 pm, Talking Leaves, 951 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, will host a conversation between authors and Buffalo natives Amber Smith and Janet McNally about writing for young adults.

Amber Smith, now a resident of Charlotte, NC, has written 3 novels for young adults--the most recent, Something Like Gravity, has just been released. Janet McNally, professor in the creative writing program at her alma mater, Canisius College, has written two young adult novels, along with an award-winning book of poems.

They will discuss the joys and issues of writing for and about young adults, and talk about the changes in children's literature in the past

On Saturday, July 20 the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals will host its 7th Annual Soirée. With this year’s theme being Black Diamond Soirée & Fashion Show, the evening will be just that: a celebration of multifaceted and unbreakable individuals who never settle for anything less than the best.

“We are so excited to be hosting our 7th Annual Soirée,” said Kendra Brim, President of the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals. “When we started this chapter in 2012, we never could’ve imagined how much we would accomplish and the impact that we would have on this community. I’m so grateful to be a part of a group of such dynamic young professionals.”

Hosted by Kyria Stephens and WIVB’s Shannon Smith, the evening will be filled with fun, fellowship and fashion as – for the first time ever – the sit-down dinner event will feature a fullon fashion show! With pieces from Londa M’Sanii (L’s Eclectic Style), Julia Lindo (JLindo Style House), Nia Badger (MMW Style Studio), and Markay Walker (Kerations by Kizzle), this is an event you certainly do not want to miss. The event will also feature a cash bar, auction, wine pull and, of course, scenic river views that only this venue can provide.

Honoring Western New York’s premier leaders, this year’s honorees include: Brenda W. Mcduffie Presidential Award Of Excellence: Danise Wilson Whitney M. Young Bulypny Member Of The Year : Veronica Golden Bulypny Trailblazer Award: Kali Dickinson Bulypny Community Service Award: Krista Ehasz Kent A. H. Olden Bulypny Entrepreneurship Award : Aitina Fareed G.U.A.G.G.I. :Otis Barker, Jr., Trey Branson & Jay Turley The event will take place at AcQua Restaurant, 2192 Niagara Street from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $60 for BULYPNY members and $65 for non-members, and can be purchased on EventBrite: BLACKDIAMONDSOIREE. For more information on the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals or the Black Diamond Soirée & Fashion Show, please contact events@bulypny.org.

Winners of the 10th Annual Romeo Doyle Muhammad Scholarship The Romeo Doyle Muhammad Scholarship winners will be honored on Saturday, July 20 at the Merriweather Library beginning at 3 p.m. The Scholarship winners are: Mary Tess Wright, a graduate of City Honors; Fato Hassan, graduate of Hutch Tech High School; Dominique Moore, graduate of Hutch Tech, and Eman Wajed, a graduate of the Park School. The Romeo Doyle Muhammad Scholarship was founded by Columnist and Retired teacher Eva M. Doyle in honor of her Late husband who was known affectionately as "Brother Romeo." He was a Veteran of the Korean War and an advocate of education. Mrs. Doyle would like to extend special appreciation to the following sponsors of the Scholarship this year: The African American Cultural Center, former Erie County Legislator Barbara Miller- Williams and the County of Erie. The community is invited to attend the scholarship program. It is free and open to the public.

Eagle Scout Khalil Morrell

Senior Patrol Leader Khalil Morrell has earned the Rank of Eagle Scout Last Saturday (July 6, 2019), Khalil Morrell held his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at SS. Columba-Brigid Church located at 75 Hickory Street. NYS Senator Tim Kennedy was the guest speaker.

Khalil is a member of St. Martin DePorres Boy Scout Troop #139 and recently completed his Eagle Scout Service Project. The service project included a Youth Swim Safety Clinic and was the final stage in the process to earn the distinctive honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. The Swim Safety Clinic was held at the William-Emslie YMCA. Khalil’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved the development and implementation of a program to provide water safety instruction for school age kids in the City of Buffalo.

“As a lifeguard for the City of Buffalo for the past two years, I have seen many kids that are unfamiliar with water safety or act reckless in and around pools. My goal is for all kids to be safe and have a great water experience. This will not only keep pools safe, but it will make my job as a lifeguard easier,” Khalil said.

Khalil also raised nearly $1000 in scholarships for YMCA youth members to learn how to swim. Sponsors of Khalil’s Eagle Scout Service Project included the William Emslie YMCA, David Pawlik with Creative Structure Services, Darold Fountain with Aurora Window Systems and Contracting, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the Willie Hutch Jones Education & Sports Program.

An Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouting Program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A scout who attains this rank has completed all the requirements by earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating “Scout Spirit” through living out the Boy Scouts Oath and Law, service and leadership.

Khalil earned a total of 33 merit badges. Less than 5% of all Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Khalil recently graduated from St. Joes Collegiate Institute and will be attending Morgan State University in the fall.

Congratulations Eagle Scout Khalil.

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As a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar you’ll never walk alone.

Since 1973, Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholars have walked on the shoulders of these great heroes and others. Four years of financial support and extensive mentoring help talented students across the country not only succeed in college but go on to make a difference in their communities.

Congratulations to the JRF Class of 2023 from Buffalo and Western New York!

Name: School: Major: High School:

Alexis Marshall Columbia University Neuroscience City Honors High School

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Olivia Whiteside New York University Communications Nichols School

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Nyomi Miller Kent State University Finance Greece Olympia High School

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Jai Robinson University of Southern California Visual and Performing Arts Nichols School

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Mary Wright Morgan State University Mathematics City Honors High School

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Jalen Nowden University of Buffalo Nursing The Harley School

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Lauryn Whiteside Worcester Polytechnic Institute Engineering Olmsted at Kensington

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Ethan Brown Morehouse College Physics McQuaid Jesuit High School

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Tonian Williams Temple University Architecture Greece Olympia High School

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Najib Daoud Tufts University Electrical Engineering William Nottingham High School

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation or how to apply, visit www.jackierobinson.org

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FAITH & FAMILY

“Jammin’ In Jeans!”

The 3rd annual “Jammin’ In Jeans Ladies Fun Night,” featuring DJ Slim, will be held on Friday, July 12 from 7-10 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) The event will be hosted by the St. John Baptist Church Jammin’ in Jeans Committee, Overseer Michael Chapman, pastor. It will take place at the Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith, Sr. Family Life Center, 833 Michigan Avenue.

Admission is $15 per person (age 18 and over) No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information call 852-4504 or 8667599.

Gospel Family Reunion A Gospel Family Reunion concert featuring The Green Sisters will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 2-6 p.m. at Raybon Court Park (Gluck Park) on 15th and South Avenue in Niagara Falls. There will also be a memorial service honoring loved ones who have passed away: District Missionary Jessie Green and Mr. Ned Green, #1 Soul Man in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Refreshments will be served. Bring your lounge chair!

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Pastor Brent & Shirley McCalister to Celebrating 25th Pastoral Anniversary Pastor Brent & Shirley McCalister will be Celebrating their 25th Pastoral Anniversary at Samuel's Grande Manor, 8750 Main Street Williamsville New York Friday August 9 at 6p.m.Tickets are $60. The Guest Minister will be Pastor David Wade of historic Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Mesa, Arizona. For tickets call 716-812-3270 .

Vacation Bible School at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Please join us for Vacation Bible School at Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church which will run from July 29th to August 2 .

Everyone is invited from ages 3 to 300 (lol!), start time is frm56 6-9 p.m. Please join us for fellowship, food and fun as we learn about “Managing What Belongs to God.” We will also have Christian Leadership School-COPP Course 2007-Christian Stewardship. Contact the church at 716-8964363 or hpbcone@verizone.net with questions. Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church, 790 Humboldt Parkway corner of Woodlawn, Senior Pastor Reverend John T. Hilliard.

St. John’s AME to Celebrate 113th Anniversary

St. John’s AME Church will be celebrating its 113 year anniversary on Sunday, July 14 at the 11 a.m. service, 917 Garden Avenue in Niagara Falls where the Rev. Dion S. Geer, Sr. is pastor. Peggy and Willie Jordan are chairpersons. For more information call the church at (716)285-6432.

All Female Clergy Will Lead Revival The Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church located at 641 Masten Avenue at Northland Ave. will host a revival Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th. The revival will be led in worship and fellowship by female clergy.

The Reverend Jacquelyn Ross Brown of New Covenant United Church of Christ will lead us in worship Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. ; Pastor Loretta Brooks of Walls Memorial AME Zion Church will lead us Thursday, July 11 also at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, July 13, Lady Rachel McCarley will be featured at our Saturday Morning Brunch at 10a.m. The cost for the brunch is only $10.00. Call 884-7664 for information and/or brunch tickets. George F. Nicholas is the senior pastor.

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Free Swim Lessons for Kids and Adults Offered This Summer

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By Nanette D. Massey

lack children, as a group, are at the highest level of risk for drowning this time of year.

Sadly, a study done by the USA Swimming Foundation, the University of Memphis, and the YMCA found that 64% of Black children don't know how to swim.

Mike Switalksi, head of Buffalo City Swim Racers, tells the story of being a young life guard at a water park near his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There was a regular bus load of black children that came to the park weekly. He and the other lifeguards would place bets on the number of times they predicted they'd be in the water saving a kid. "Coach Mike" noticed this number was exponentially higher than at any other times at the park and vowed to do something about that.

BCSR offers free swim lessons to kids (and adults) at area pools around town to families that fall within income guidelines that might qualify them for school lunches or government housing assistance. The program trains the casual swimmer all the way up to those wishing to get serious at the competitive level. The program, in fact, runs year round and offers classes and opportunities for practice five days a week. Of course, basic CPR mastery is a part of the program's core. Coach Mike has trained four year olds who can do chest compressions with perfect timing and precision, significantly reducing the likelihood of swim fatalities.

Currently sessions are offered at the public pool in Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo, the William Emslie YMCA, and the pool at D'Youville College. For times and more information, see www.

TeamUnify.com or call Coach Mike directly at (716) 359-4729 .

Services Held for Virginia Dunlop Our dearly beloved Virginia E. Dunlop affectionately known as Nano, Ginny, Mama, and others, was a long time resident of Buffalo, New York. She made her transition to eternal rest on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019.

She was 97 years young.

Virginia was born in Winston Salem, NC on March 12, 1922 to the parents of James Dunlop and Dora Frazure Dunlop. She was preceded in death by her one older sister Monongahela Dunlop.

Virginia was raised in Pittsburg, PA and after finishing school she met and married Robert Mabry.

Years later she moved to Buffalo, New York where she remained living for the balance of her life. She birth three (3) sons Nasar Abadey (Jon Mabry); Keith Mabry (Sabr) and Gerald Mabry (Jerry). Ms. Dunlop had a variety of jobs throughout her life and she retired as a seamstress for Hobson’s Cleaners in Buffalo, New York.

Following her retirement she maintain working part time with those less fortunate, as a life skills and home healthcare training provider.

Nano’s faith as a devout Jehovah’s Witness provided her a source of strength in difficult times, and joy in pleasant times.

She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall on Kenmore Avenue in Buffalo, NY and attended services until she was not physically able to do so. She loved good food, fruit and snacks; and her source of pride was her family. She had the type of spirit that could light up a room, and those that knew her loved to be in her presence.

Virginia E. Dunlop is survived by her three sons, their wives respectively, (Baiyina) (Wanda) and (Allie); and grandsons, Bruce Blake, Jon Rasheed Mabry, Keith Goss, Tony Robinson Mabry, Kush Abadey; and granddaughters Jalilah Mabry Mustafa, Jerneen Mabry, Jaleen Mabry, Yasmeen Mabry, Amina Mabry, Kareema Mabry, Mia Ayers Abadey; and a host of great grands, relatives and dear friends who celebrate her remarkable beautiful light!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The Dunlop-Mabry Family acknowledges with gratitude and appreciation for the genuine acts of kindness, expressions of love and support from the family, friends and community.

The Amigone Funeral Home and the Kenmore Avenue Kingdom Hall of Buffalo, NY, have been entrusted with arrangements.

The Family Requests that in lieu of sending Flowers, please send your prayers of comfort and well wishes to the extended family. All flowers received will be donated to the Beechwood Continuing Care facility in Getzville, NY which was Virginia Dunlop’s last residence.

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NATIONAL + WORLD

Black Lives Matter In Israel Too…

JERUSALEM — EthiopianIsraelis and their supporters took to the streets across the country last week for a third day of protests in an outpouring of rage after an off-duty police officer fatally shot an 18-year-old Black youth. Rioters threw stones and firebombs at the police and overturned and set fire to cars in chaotic scenes rarely witnessed in the center of Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities.

The police officer who shot Mr. Tekah is under investigation by the Justice Ministry.

No Apologies

Donald Trump said recently that he would not apologize for his harsh comments in 1989 about the Central Park Five, the five Black and Latino men who as teenagers were wrongly convicted of the brutal rape of a jogger in New York City. Their case is the subject of the riveting Netflix Ava Duvernay-directed hit miniseries: “When they See Us.” Trump purchased newspaper ads back then calling for New York state to adopt the death penalty after the attack.

Post Office renamed in honor of Marvin Gaye A local post office in South Los Angeles has been rededicated in honor of the late Grammy-winning soul singer Marvin Gaye.

UNREST IN BENIN

After 52 days under virtual house arrest, the former president of the West African nation of Benin was set free and fled across the border to Togo last week without a word to his supporters or the media.Who had held him? The country’s current president, Patrice Talon, a businessman whose grip on the country — formerly one of Africa’s most stable democracies — has grown increasingly autocratic since his election in 2016.

Benin had long prided itself on a robust democracy that allowed freedom of speech, fair elections and peaceful transitions of power for nearly the last three decades. But recent crackdowns on free speech, repression of political opponents, and the detention of the former president, Thomas Boni Yayi — all once unthinkable here — have sent the country reeling.

Judge Orders Jussie Smollett Investigation To Be Renewed CHICAGO — A judge on Friday ordered that a special prosecutor be appointed to independently investigate charges that the actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist hate crime against himself, as well as the prosecutors’ abrupt decision in March to drop the felony counts against him.

Maternal Mortality Among Black Women

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women are three to four times more likely to die of complications from pregnancy than White women, regardless of their social status, economic standing or education. Also, infants born to Black mothers are dying at twice the rate of infants born to non-Hispanic White mothers.

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Mass Lynching

Atlanta – A federal appeals court plans to hear arguments on unsealing the transcripts from grand jury proceedings in the unsolved lynching of two Black couples in rural Georgia more than 70 years ago. A White mob killed the four sharecroppers at Moore’s Ford Bridge in July 1946. FBI identified dozens of possible suspects, but a federal grand jury failed to indict anyone.

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41 signers of the Declaration of Independence owned enslaved Africans including John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.

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Wellness Walk and at Delavan-Grider Community Center Health Event

HEALTH MATTERS

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Kidney Health Screening Planned At God City Housing

The Kidney Foundation of WNY will offer a free community kidney health screening at God City Housing. The screening will take place Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 175 Pershing Ave. One in seven adults has kidney disease, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control. A person can lose up to 90 percent of kidney function before noticing symptoms, and many people in the early stages of kidney disease are unaware. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. Other risk factors include heart disease, obesity, lupus, a family history of kidney disease, and high cholesterol.

Lighthouse Free Chiropractic Clinic Has Expanded The Lighthouse Free Chiropractic Clinic has expanded its summer hours to Tuesday/Thursday 9-1 p.m. and Wednesdays 9 a.m. -12 noon. The clinic is located at 3 Doat St. It is part of the Resurrection Lutheran church and services are provided at no cost by the New York Chiropractic College. Access is in the back of the building up the ramp. New patients are asked to come at least one hour prior to allow proper time for quality care. Any questions contact the Depew Health Center and ask about the Lighthouse Free Chiropractic Clinic at 716-685-9631.

On July 13, Absolutely Affordable Footcare PC, Soul to Sole Ministries and principal sponsor WNY Medical PC are hosting a city wide walk for Total Wellness. The walk begins in Delaware Park (near the golf course) and ends at the Northland Park situated at Main and Northland Ave. Interested parties can register directly online or register at Delaware Park between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m.. The walk starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.

In addition to the walk there will be free admission to the Community Health and Wellness Experience in the Northland park area immediately outside of WNY PC's office from 11a.m.-3p.m.

This event is hosted in partnership with the following sponsors: Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, WNY@Work, ECMC, Delaware Surgical Group, Roswell Park, People Inc., Ellicott District Councilmember Darius Pridgen, UNYTS, United Health Care and WUFO MIX 1080AM/Power 96.5FM.

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The food is available at the Co-ops Buffalo location in the food terminal 1430 Clinton St. near Bailey Avenue, Suite 98 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

It will also be distributed in the co-op’s their Niagara Falls location at 2616 Highland Avenue. Alexander. Wright is the founder of the African Heritage Food Co-op.

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Niagara Falls Native Saladin Allah to Appear in Samuel L. Jackson’s “Enslaved”

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Marsha McWilson Female Artist of the Year Singer Marsha McWilson recently won “Female Artist of the Year” from Power 96.5FM and the Black Music Month Conference Awards (BMMCA).

The Niagara Falls-based vocalist has made numerous appearances locally over the years, including recent multiconcert stints at the Seneca Niagara Casino. McWilson has also sang at The Buffalo Niagara Blues Festival, The Glen Park Art Festival, aboard the USS Little Rock at Buffalo’s Naval & Military Park near Canalside, and at many other regional events and venues. She’s also known for singing aboard Tom Joyner’s annual cruise in the Bahamas.

McWilson, known for her spot-on impersonation of legendary singer Etta James, performs a mix of classic Blues, Soul and Gospel classics, as well as some originals, including her inspirational hit “Balance.” For more info, please visit www.MarshaMcWilson.com.

aladin Allah of Niagara Falls was recently on location in Sherboygan, Wisconsin to film for the upcoming six-part docuseries "Enslaved" that is executive produced and hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and directed by three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici. Saladin is a descendent of Josiah Henson, former enslaved African author and abolitionist. He also serves as a Visitor Experience Specialist for the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

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East High School Class of 1974 and Alumni Reunion The East High School Class of 74’ is having a Reunion over two dates.

A banquet will be held Friday July 19 from 6-10p.m. at The Grapevine Banquet 333 Dick Road in Depew NY. A cookout will take place Saturday July 20 from 12 noon to 6p.m. at Ellicott Creek Shelter #13. Tickets for Adults are $75.

For more information contact Mary Mathis at 716 2007738 or Jackie Williams easthighpanthers74@gmail.com.

Mail payments to P.O. Box 1564 Central Park Station 170 Manhattan Ave. Make checks payable to James Hall.

Salsa in The Park

Mondays now thru August 5th 6:30-9p.m., (weather permitting) $5 Rose Gardens Pavilion at Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Beginners and singles welcomed. Featuring “Salsa” Sarah Haykel, Jerome and Vicki Williams, Calvin Rice and Fanny Olaya of Baila Salsa.

•Chris Brown Tuesday, September 10 KeyBank Center.

Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Breezy. LiveNation.com •Mary Wilson of the Supremes will perform Friday September 20 at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Tickets go on sale June 21 starting at $65.

Ticketmaster location or order by phone by calling 1-800745-3000 or visit www.senecacasinos.com

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The Philharmonic's Jaman Edward Dunn

Jaman Edward Dunn became the first-ever Assistant Conductor, Community Engagement of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, last October.

The one-year Assistant Conductor position was funded by Round VII of the New York State Council on the Arts Regional Economic Development Council initiative and is part of the BPO’s ongoing efforts to engage with all parts of the Buffalo community in a meaningful way and to serve diverse audiences.

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He was selected from a slate of six candidates who came to Buffalo from as far away as Germany and Argentina for a closed conducting audition.

In addition to his conducting activities, Maestro Dunn maintains a vocal career as a baritone in both oratorio and operatic repertoire.

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Glover Receives National Certification Otis N. Glover has been nationally certified as an Offender Workforce Development Specialist instructor in Ready Set Work Reentry job development for those who have a criminal background or has been released from incarceration and/or referred by the justice system. Mr. Glover was one of thirty vetted and selected from across New York State to be trained as a specialist over a five-month period of instruction.

Mr. Glover created and is the Director of the Steps to Succeed Academy of Empowerment Reentry program under Mayor Brown’s Re-Integration Services to Employment (R.I.S.E.) initiative located at the Buffalo Employment and Training Center, 77 Goodell Street under the leadership of Demone Smith, Executive Director. Mr. Glover is also a motivational empowerment instructor for the NYS Department of Corrections and the McKeen Federal Corrections Institute in McKeen, Pennsylvania.

Ms. Barnes at Via Evaluation Shontay Barnes has been hired as a research associate at Via Evaluation, an applied research and evaluation firm in Buffalo.

Queen City Pop-Up! The summer edition of the Queen City Pop-Up program inside the Market Arcade at 617 Main Street, features four female-owned retailers: MMW Popcorn Bar, a gourmet popcorn business, Nia Badger, proprietor; Willow’s Breeze which features organic skin-care products, Janita Everhart, proprietor; Bflo Boho, a hand-beaded glass jewelry shop, Judi Mohn Griggs proprietor; and Curtis Chameleon Books, specializing in children’s books, owned by Sheryl Bryant.

Queen City Pop-Up fills empty storefronts (in this case inside the Market Arcade) free of charge to encourage more shoppers on Main Street. Stop in today and patronize these great establishments! They are open now through August 31 from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturdays. The Pop-Up Program is hosted by Sinatra & Company Real Estate and the Shops at Market Arcade. It is sponsored by BUDC, Buffalo Place and Working for Downtown.

Pictured above is (from left) Nia Badger of MMW Popcorn; Janita Everhart of Willow’s ’s Breeze; and some of the unique jewelry from Judi Mohn Griggs’ Bflo BoHo store. For more information or applications on how you and your business can participate in the net Pop-Up contact BUDC's (Buffalo Urban Development Corp.) office at 95 Perry St.

Happy 90th Birthday Mardrey Pennick!

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he children and family of Mardrey Pennick would like to wish her a Happy Golden 90th Birthday!Mardrey is a Buffalo native who has been instrumental in making things happen not only in her family but in the community. She was a nurse’s aide for both Buffalo General and Children’s Hospital for over 16 years. Mardrey is an original member of 1490 Jefferson and Friends of the Elderly. She also personally volunteered as a senior companion at Linwood Elderly Housing and is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and currently attends Catholic Charites and Scholfield Adult Day Care Centers to stay active. Happy Birthday Ma. We Love You! Pennick and Davis Family

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East Side Garden Walk

Local Poet Pens New Book Harvey D. Whigham Jr. has penned a new book of poetry titled “A Start Anew.”

Described as “a book full of poetry, life lessons and philosophy” it was written by Mr. Whigham while incarcerated. The author’s work depicts the transition from a negative lifestyle to a positive one. Mr. Whigham’s poetry occasionally appears in The Challenger. To order a copy call (716)481-7958.

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This Morning

By Ron Draffin

As I awoke from deep peaceful slumber To the songs of birds awaiting Ra's wonder I thought more sleep, surely more rest My mind’s eye looked at me in jest Arise, Ra-pportunity to adore Ra's splendor! Once more!

I could not ignore So for coffee, I headed towards the corner store Ra's rays shining bright Before me, a never seen before sight Two canaries?! Awesome to behold!

Coats bright yellow, shining like gold Gazing at Ra, arriving to my practice spot Movements of the Gods and Goddesses Practicing yoga with Dua in my heart Ra's circle in the center of my forehead as I closed my eyes Where some say Lives my third I say my First Eye! As if speaking with me, the circle formed into a heart Then elongating brightly, I saw Ra's rays flowing through every body part Inhaling deeply, great salutations Dua Ra, Dua Shu Namaste, Creation!

Yoga is offered @ Juneteenth Headquarters1517 Genesee Mondays @ 7 p.m.; Thursdays @ 5:30p.m.& 6:30 p.m.

The second annual garden tour will be held next Saturday, July 20 from10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Now in its second year, the East Side Garden Walk embraces a wide range of gardens - from urban farms to simple lots cared for by neighbors, and even a jazz-inspired garden. Take time to talk to the gardeners who make these gardens special.

East side gardening shows a strong sense of community. Even when the gardens are private, if there are vegetables or plants to be shared, the gardeners readily do so. Sometimes it’s why the garden was planted in the first place. The area also boasts a number of urban farms, one as large as two acres. If you are looking for flowers, you will find them too!

Free maps available at nine downtown Buffalo Public Libraries including The Merriweather Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. (formerly E. Delavan), Central Library downtown, Crane Dudley , East Clinton , Niagara North Park and Riverside.

African American Veterans Monument Eyes 2020 Ribbon Cutting

A July 4, 2020 ribbon cutting for the African American Veterans Monument is being projected following news that the effort has reached 93%. Of its $15 million goal. HSBC USA BANK announced a $50,000 grant for the monument last month.

Grape Street Killings

July 2 was the anniversary of the tragic double homicide on Grape Street that took the life of Yvette Johnson and her 17moth old grandson Kyrie Johnson. The suspect in that shooting, Kenyatta “Manny” Austin, 26 was recently indicted in another homicide according to the DA’s office; the March 19, 2017 shooting death of 24-year old Luis Flores.

PRESIDENTIAL ENSLAVERS continued from page 3 litionist movement.

•John Tyler Tyler never freed any of his enslaved Africans and consistently supported slavery and its expansion during his time in political office.

James K. Polk Polk supported slaveholding rights as president) •Zachary Taylor The following U.S. presidents owned enslaved Africans at some point in their lives, but not while serving as president. They included: •Martin Van Buren Van Buren's father owned six slaves. The only slave he personally owned, Tom, escaped in 1814. After he was found Van Buren tried to sell him but

could not, so Tom remained free.

•William Henry Harrison, (As the first governor of the Indiana Territory, he unsuccessfully lobbied Congress to legalize slavery in Indiana.

•Andrew Johnson As military governor of Tennessee, he convinced Abraham Lincoln to exempt that area from the Emancipation Proclamation.

•Ulysses S. Gant.

Although he later served as a general in the Union Army, his wife Julia had control of four slaves during the war, given to her by her father.

Grant is known to have personally owned one enslaved African, from 1857 to 1859.

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Here is what visitors are saying about the Central Library’s newest exhibit based on artifacts from the Library’s rare collections and from local community input: “It’s a start toward a conversation that’s long overdue.” – S.H., Buffalo “I’m nearly in tears… amazing exhibit!”

– K.W., Buffalo

“What a stunning reminder of our country’s history.

Although painful and bleak, it encourages one to remain hopeful!”

– Anonymous

Downtown Central Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY (716) 858-8900 Monday—Wednesday 8:30 am—6:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am—8:00 pm Friday—Saturday 8:30 am—6:00 pm

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incorporated Kemetic moon salutation in some of my classes … either way any form of yoga can benefit a person including one’s body image no matter what race, color, sex or religion.

CN: As a Black Woman was it hard to find people that looked like you in the practice?

Jo Jo: Locally yes, but I think when a Black woman sees another Black woman doing poses that they would normally think is not for them, it inspires them to want to do it. That’s one of the reasons I began posting videos on Instagram and where I get a large amount of Black women responding with raised interest and questions.

CN:How do you tackle body confidence issues in class Jo Jo: Women in general tend to have body related issues.

In class I love to do goddess pose which is a very empowering pose, Warrior 1, 2 which are strong poses to help stimulate confidence, Tree Pose which helps ground you, and Knee to Chest which I often tell students to give themselves a hug in this pose. I also yell out affirmations in between poses and have students repeat and after classes we have a Self Love Yoga mantra that we say together.

JoAnnah Thompson, pictured above, encourages all women especially WNY area Black women to consider adding a little Self Love to their life through Yoga.

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oAnnah Thompson is one of the few certified Black female Yogi’s in the Western New York area.

At 33, she owns and manages her own studio, Self Love Yoga (aka SLY studio), a quiet neat space located in the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center at 1201 Pine Street just five minutes away from the falls, one of the most visited wonders of the world .

Jo Jo the Yogi has been practicing yoga since 2012 and stretching her Black Girl Magic across WNY guiding students through Hatha Yoga, the main style she teaches. She offers a variety of affordable classes like gentle hatha, classic hatha, self love flow and newer classes like trap, hip hop and chair yoga.

Yet Despite her obvious success – she has nearly 20,000 followers on her instagram - this beautiful and focused millennial wants to attract more women of color, to share with them the beauty, power and benefits of yoga.

“I think social media has played a big role in the yoga trend and that’s great but I want to attract more women especially Black women in the WNY area to come and experience yoga. I want to help them realize it’s not just for someone who has a different type of figure,” she said. “ This practice has helped me so much that it drove me to want to help others."

Jo Jo’s personal transformation takes the lead in her passion for the art-form and through every bend, stretch and flow of her scheduled classes she aims to encourage, inspire, uplift and challenge students, as she says “to leave their problems and worries on the mat.”

In a recent Q & A Jo Jo shared parts of her journey and encourages all to consider adding a little Self Love to their life through yoga.

CN: How were you first introduced to yoga?

Jo Jo: “I don’t have the normal yoga journey. At first I would hear about yoga from others or see social media posts but never actually got into doing it.” I hit a low point in my life and that’s when I ordered a yoga video from Amazon.

CN: Did you love it and latch on right away?

Jo Jo: It was ok but I’m a former athlete and although I really wasn’t a “fit” athlete at the time yoga wasn’t challenging enough, so I returned the video, but about 4 years ago yoga called me again.

CN: When it called you did you have a yoga partner?

Jo Jo: At first It was me alone, then I did yoga classes at the gym with friend, then me alone again with the help of apps, books and Instagram. For me the challenges were basically adjustments.

Being a Black woman, most my weight is my lower body and certain poses I’ve had to adjust to obtain.

CN: So was yoga a more physical journey or a spiritual journey for you?

Jo Jo: It changed throughout the years. It wasn’t until I got past the physical kinks where it became spiritual. Yoga can mean different things to someone else initially. Whatever road someone starts on, as they continue, I believe it will always lead to spiritual rejuvenation.

CN: What type of yoga are you certified to teach?

Jo Jo: I completed my 200hr certification in the spring of 2018 for Hatha yoga just after opening SLY studio but learned about different styles of yoga including Yin yoga, ashtanga, Kemetic, etc. When I teach I don’t write or plan. I may include a sequence that is moAe yin-like or even a sun salutation that is Kemetic. …For me to teach means I am helping guide people along their spiritual journey. I don’t like to be tied down to just one thing so I do what feels right with the energy in the class.

CN: How do you feel about other yoga styles?

Jo Jo: I think all types of yoga are very regal in the development of mind, body, and spirit. I’ve

CN: You’re obviously a true leader, have you always been this way?

I consider myself a leader now but I wasn’t always a leader. I was very shy didn’t speak much, and would have never dreamed of owning any businesses. I like to encourage people to be their best version of themselves. I’m a yogi but I can be very direct and transparent which surprises some people, but a leader as a yogi is something that is new considering the messages I get or comments on Instagram. I was like oh wow these people actually look up to me. ..Ok cool !

CN: What’s in the future for Jo Jo the Yogi?

Jo Jo: I’m thinking of getting certification for Ashtanga Yoga at some point…

I plan on holding a Kemetic yoga event this year and pretty soon I will be coming out with merchandise to help promote self love and confidence that can be purchased on my website including ebooks, and videos, essential oil mixes and much So be on the look out!

Go to myseloveyoga.com to learn more and follow Jo Jo on IG and FB @jojotheyogi (photos:Blanc Photographie)

Yoga: An African Self-Healing Practice “Don’t practice yoga to get better at yoga. Practice yoga to get better at living.” frican Holistic Health encompasses the body, mind, spirit connection. Dis-ease (disease) in one area will always manifest as dis-ease (disease) in another area. The body speaks the mind, and often a healing of the mind and spirit will create a healing in the physical body.

Another fundamental concept of African Holistic Health is an understanding that the body has the miraculous ability to heal itself, if given the right conditions.

While we tend to focus on eating right and drinking water as a way to promote physical healing within our bodies, we must not forget to address the mental and spiritual components of our health. This will also create an environment where the body can heal itself. In addition to intermittent fasting and plant-based dieting, our ancient African ancestors also left us with yet another self-healing tool; Yoga.

Although Yoga is touted as having originated in India about 5,000 years ago, further research reveals that Yoga originated in Egypt and is called Kemetic Yoga. Kemetic Yoga focused on creating an environment where the body could heal and restore itself through physical movement and focused breathing techniques. These gentle, deliberate and focused movements created an environment where the mind and spirit would be at ease and then the physical body would follow.

I had the opportunity to attend my first Yoga class not too long ago. I was a little nervous because my exercises of choice are running and lifting weights. I knew Yoga would be different than anything I’ve ever experienced, but I wanted to be fully open to this experience. I walked into the studio and immediately felt a sense of peace and calm. I struggled with some of the movements, but after the class I literally felt like a weight had been lifted. For that hour, I went within. I didn’t have to think about the laundry list of things I had to do. I didn’t have to worry about the daily microaggressions that I experience as an African American. The transgenerational trauma that is embedded in my DNA didn’t feel as heavy. As Lena Horne said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way that you carry it”. My Yoga experience allowed me to carry my load differently. When the class ended and everyone said “Namaste”, I silently offered thanks to Mama Africa for yet another self-healing tool.

We have the power to create an environment where the body, mind and spirit can heal. All we have to do is look to our homeland for the practices that will manifest physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.

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Cultural Center's Mother Daughter Tea Was Beautiful: Service at Facility Was Not...

Dear Editor: The African American Cultural Center’s Mother, Daughter & Friends Tea Committee would like to thank you all for supporting this year event.

However the venue did not display the caliber and expectation we all have been accustomed to.

We have received numerous complaints by our guests, past and new regarding the establishment. We are aware of the issues that you all shared and we definitely agree corrections are needed.

A meeting has been requested with the venue to address the concerns and issues and we are waiting on a response.

Again, we sincerely apologize and hope you will continue to support our fundraiser in the future.

Dorothea Baxter-Hughes, Tea Committee Chair Agnes M. Bain, Executive Director

“Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary” By Starr Valentino "Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day” is recognized in cities all across America including cities in Canada. It's a Day that millions of people spread neighborly love . This Day is currently recognized on the National Calendar Day listing.

On May 16, 2019 I celebrated the 10th year anniversary of the founding and celebration of “Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day.” I was honored by Councilman David Franczyk at Buffalo City Hall for spreading "Neighborly Star Valentino Love." I also received honors of recognition from Governor Cuomo, Congressman Brian Higgins, State Senator Timothy Kennedy, County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello of Niagara falls and Mayor Paul Dyster of Niagara Falls. Buffalo Councilman David Franczyk sponsored that ceremony, and many others previously, on my behalf.

The City of Buffalo has absolutely the best leadership in all of America. We are going take this initiative and parlay it throughout all of Western New York. We are considering a “Do Something Good for your Neighbor” event at Buffalo Canalside set for possible 2020. The goal is to create an environment that people feel nothing but love; but also create a message to spread acts of kindness throughout all neighborhoods.

I started this vision back in Atlanta Georgia in 2009 walking down the streets handing out gifts cards, t-shirts, buying food and clothing to random people. I volunteer my time and talents throughout the community trying to set an example. Atlanta City Councilman Michael Bond declared May 16, 2011 “Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day." That same year I also was honored the Mayor Award & key to the City of Atlanta by former Mayor Kasim Reed.

On May 16, 2012 Councilman Franczyk declared “Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day” in Buffalo, which made it the second city to recognized this effort.

Today thousands of cities recognize "Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day. This was truly a calling and a mission that God called upon myself to fullfill.

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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We Lost The Battle But We Did Not Lose the War...

Dear Fillmore Family, I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to thank all of you who voted. I especially want to thank those who voted for me. Thank you SEIU, Betty Jean Grant, Karla Thomas, Alberto Cappas, my newfound Bangladesh family and everyone who took time to help me. To my wonderful campaign team of women who beat back the cold on February 26th to get signatures on opening day – thank you.

Tina Sanders While running for elected office was a new experience for me, my desire to serve my community is not.

Unfortunately, the legislative body of our city will continue to make decisions without the diversity my election would have ensured. Why? Because its composition remains absent the presence of a woman. In running for Fillmore District Councilperson, I discovered unfairness beyond imagination. The way the district is designed screams gerrymander. Half of the district has been ignored while the other was treated like an investment gold mine. The distribution of resources and site selection for development projects lacks fairness in epic proportions. Housing issues like rodents, roofs in dire need of repair or replacement, broken steps and sidewalks and over 5,000 vacant lots that preclude streets from becoming neighborhoods because there are no neighbors. Unless the successful candidate does something different from his predecessor, he will simply become what he has replaced.

I am not a casualty of the war of neglect that divides the Fillmore District. I am a survivor of it and I intend to use what I’ve learned to remain on the battlefield and fight for us from a different position. Hope to see you there!

Tina L. Sanders

City Needs to Better Enforce and Live Up The Green Code Laws It Enacts!

Dear Editor: The Fruit Belt is an original walkable community and residents know the value of pedestrian friendly designed sidewalks and streets safe for the young, old, and those of varying physical abilities. Our belief in and desire for walkable communities is so deep that on September 18, 2014 we held a meeting on the Green Code that was separate from the dear City Hall Office of Strategic Planning.

We educated ourselves because we editor have had to protect ourselves from parking lots and parking infractions. We have had to fight against unnecessary demolitions that destroyed the unique historic fabric of our established 1835 community. For this reason, we are students of the Green Code and watchdogs for City enforcement of its own laws.

Our neighbor, Copper Town, which shares the same zip code, has a development approved by the City of Buffalo Planning Board that: •Required a variance •Was only granted the variance through the reversal of a ZBA decision •Fails to provide “Long term priorities [such as] … neighborhood traffic calming measures, pedestrian and bicycle amenities, and streetscape improvements” (page 78 Green Code).

A 21st Century city needs to be walkable, ecological, and fair.

The Green Code purports to be this and the City of Buffalo is proud of the awards the zoning code wins. Now if only the City would enforce and live up to the laws it enacts, there may actually be a renaissance for all.

Veronica Hemphill-Nichols Restorative_Justice@yahoo.com

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WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc.

Are We Not Part of the 'Public' in Public Art?

By John Baker

WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc. was established as a direct result of local African American artists and concerned citizens being fed up with the historical inequity of process and opportunity in the implementation of the Public Art Project (Freedom Wall) in the African American community. It was our collective view that the process and implementation of the project about our history did not serve the best interests of the community or local African American artists. Without question it was totally disrespectful.

The excuse for exclusion, “we don’t know any Black Artists,” is no longer valid because of the formation of the Urban Arts Collective (WNY-UAC). We have identified almost 100 local African American visual artists in our community. Additionally, the WNY-UAC has participated in exhibitions and local events John creating opportunities for local Black artists and positively representing our comBAKER munity (i.e. Burchfield-Penney Art Center, WNY Artist Group Gallery, Main St Gallery, BCAT, Juneteenth, Sankofa, African American Heritage Festival and Jefferson Art Festival).

It is said “Those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.”

Is history repeating itself?

There is a tremendous infusion of funding resources and opportunities currently being experienced for Public Art. A number of projects in the planning process are targeting our community.

Do our local African American artists and community occupy a respectable seat at the table? There are already suggestions to offer the majority of this funding and opportunities to artists not only from different states but from other countries! Dollars will be made here but not spent here. These actions show what is not being said verbally. Clearly these developers don’t understand, appreciate or respect our art or local African American artists!

We will soon be invited to a public meeting where information will be shared and our input sought. Will this truly be an interactive process? Or just designed to give the appearance of public engagement? Will it be what we have historically recognized as a “done deal” under the pretense that substantial input took place in order to craft a successful public project?

We must confront the real challenge of cultural relevance whereby local African American artists and communities are approached with greater respect and timely, effective communication. We are obligated to call out presentations, masked as engagements, which in reality are a vain attempt to disguise the true purpose: a rubber stamp of approval. Decisions made without developmental dialogue between local African American artists and their community with Public Arts organizations, reveal both inequity and exploitation Local African American artists and community advocates voices fell on deaf ears in the past. With unified voices, WNY Urban Arts Collective will not allow historic inequity and exploitation to be continuously repeated.

How many local African American artists have been selected out of all the Public Art projects since the 2017 FREEDOM WALL? We demand equal representation especially in our own community!

(John Baker is the President of the WNY-Urban Arts Collective)

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D.A.D.S. SUMMER SLAM BASKETBALL

Spike Lee (right) celebrated the 30th anniversary of Do The Right Thing on June 30, 2019 as news of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s decision came out. Rod Strickland (left) , former Knick and godfather of Kyrie Irving was also at the block party celebration for Do The Right Thing in Brooklyn, NY.

The Bigger Three (To Be Free)

By Ashley Dorcely On June 30, 2019 at 6p.m. a different sort of “Juneteenth” occurred. Several talented athletes decided to take their talents to “different shores” where they feel the “waves” of the basketball world will better suit them.

Some felt they needed to break free of the demands placed on them by current teams, public persona and the media.

Others were looking to play with their friends, players they’ve admired or on teams that could afford them a chance to “put a ring on it.” Hopefully, you remember Bird, McHale, Parish or Magic, Worthy, Jabbar or even Jordan, Toni and Pippen. All who have been replaced now by an era of the “Big Three” and I don’t mean Ice Cube’s basketball league, though that’s pretty good basketball in itself.

What I mean is where players join forces to achieve the goal of a championship.

The latest dynasty now defunct was that of the Golden State Warriors lead by Durant, Curry and Thompson. Out of their ashes a new “Phoenix” has arisen. No, not as in the Phoenix Suns or the X-Men but more as in a renewal of time. And for many the time was now to get a Bigger Three together. One team in particular who had been planning for this moment was the New York Knicks who fell very short of their goals with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joining the Brooklyn Nets instead.

To add insult to injury they were also joined by DeAndre Jordan who was traded to the Knicks during the 2018-2019 season. Obviously, forming a new Big Three initiated a week filled with all sorts of ROOMS FOR RENT “fireworks” within the NBA landscape.

ROOMS FOR RENT: I write all this to say that Delavan-Humboldt area, myself and other Knicks’ fans Bailey-Delavan. $325such as Spike Lee are now $480. Everything included. praying for the likes of Jesus (716)818-3410.

Shuttlesworth, a young Ewing and Oakley to return in some SUPPORT form or another to resurrect “our” franchise and set us free SMALL from this losing that seems to BUSINESSES! be eternal!

The D.A.D.S. Program is hosting is annual summer “Slam” Basketball Tournament now thru August 28 every Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Wende Park, Spring and Broadway for age groups 7- 9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. There will also be developmental basketball training for 5th and 6th graders from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

For application and more information contact. Dwayne Ferguson at (716)548-1834 or Mark Smith at (716)9519585. D.A.D.S. stands for Dads Anointed Delivering Sons.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

LEGAL NOTICE MTGLQ vs Weatherly-Summons

LEGAL NOTICE CITATION

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF ERIE –MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, against JENNIFER G. FLANNERY- ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; JERRY W. WEATHERLY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; CHESTER A. WEATHERLY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; SABLE WEATHERLY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; DAURIA LEE AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; MARSCHELLE MANLEY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; VICKY L. JOE AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF RICKIE O. WEATHERLY aka RICKIE ORLANDA WEATHERLY aka RICHIE WEATHERLY, if living and if dead, and any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCETAX COMPLIANCE DIVISION-TAX COMPLIANCE DIVISION-C.O.ATC; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants-Index # 819479/2018 . Plaintiff Designates ERIE County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in ERIE County. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in mons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated and filed June 7, 2019. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR

First Supplemental Citation for Probate & Petition for Judicial Settlement, Legal Fees, Fiduciary Commissions Estate of ELTON WAYNE CHAMBLESS File Number: 2013-166/A&B Surrogate's Court, County of Erie, State of New York HON. BARBARA HOWE, Surrogate CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: BARRY ALAN POMMER, SHARON R POMMER JONES, STEPHANIE MARCELLO, JULIE CRUBER,DERRELL CLEVELAND, MICHAEL RAY CLEVELAND, JR., DANIEL CLEVELAND, ST. JUDE'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, to Any and all persons who arc, or who claim to be heirs at law, next of kin, distributees of the decedent named below, if any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained, ACEA M. MOSEY, Erie County Public Administrator and HON. ERIC T. SCHNEIDERMAN -Attorney General of the State of New York.

Upon a petition having been duly filed by JUDITH H. BROOKS and JAMES P. GECKLER who are domiciled in the Cities of Buffalo, New York and Center City, Minnesota, respectively, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to show cause before the ERIE COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT at Eric County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York on August 13th, 2015 at 9:30am, why a Decree should not be made in the Estate of ELTON WAYNE CHAMBLESS, late of the County of Erie and State of New York, admitting to Probate a Will dated August 1st, 2012 directing that Letters Testamentary issue to JUDITH H. BROOKS and JAMES P. GECKLER, and Judicially settling and allowing account of the Fiduciaries, fixing and determining the amount of the attorney's fees for legal services rendered, fixing and determining the commissions due the Fiduciaries and directing such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

Dated, Attested and Sealed: June 24, 2015 HON. BARBARA HOWE, Surrogate (L.S.) Joseph A. Shifi1ett Chief Clerk of Surrogate's Court For more inform;:ition, please contact the Attorney for Petitioner(s) below: Timothy R. Lovallo, Esq. Lovallo & Williams 295 Main Street, Suite 1088 Buffalo, New York 14203 Ph: (716) 854-1112 A COPY OF THE WILL MUST BE SERVED WITH THJS CITATION. A COPY OF THE ACCOUNT MUST BE SERVED WITH THIS CITATION UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED

BY THE COURT NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required lo appear. If you/ail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the reUef requested You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL CITAT/ON OF ERIE COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT• BUFFALO, NEW YORK This citation is opublished pursuant to anOrder of Publicatio of citationn granted by the Hon. Acea M. Mosey, Erie county suerrogates Court Judge, onJune 14th, 2019.

HOME – If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully.

You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-2690990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Joseph R. Glownia, J.S.C. dated and filed June 7, 2019. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 86 Sussex aka 86 Sussex Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 located at Section 90.62 Block 2 and Lot 29 Dated: June 17, 2019 Pincus Law Group, PLLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, By: Margaret Burke Tarab, Esq., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 516- 699-8902.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE John Lindley 181543

M&T v. Bailey

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 818370/2017 M&T BANK,

Plaintiff,

v.

ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE JANIE R. BAILEY A/K/A JANIE RUTH BAILEY A/K/A JANIE BAILEY A/K/A JANIE JONES BAILEY, IF LIVING, AND IF ANY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO ARE SPOUSES, WIDOWS, GRANTEES, MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMISSIONER ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC DBA IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE LLC, MARINER FINANCE, LLC, CHIEF CLERK OF THE CITY COURT OF BUFFALO, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, HAMILTON EQUITY GROUP, LLC, CITIZENS BANK, FIRST NIAGARA BANK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, GANNETT CO., INC. OPERATING WGRZ-TV, JEFFREY ANDERHALT, KALEIDA HEALTH, WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, RENEE MCKEOWN, SUPPORT COLLECTION UNIT O/B/O TANISHIA L. PRIMM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, ROBERT JONES,

Defendants.

To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable Mark A. Mon-

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND tour, Justice of the Supreme Court of NOTICE Supreme Court of New the State of New York, signed the 5th York, ERIE County. U.S. BANK day of June, 2019 at Buffalo, New NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INYork.

DENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF Tax I.D. No. 90.65-5-2 OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017OF LAND, situate in the City of BufD, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, falo, County of Erie and State of New Plaintiff, -against- ROBERT MARYork, being part of Lot No. 44, TownCHIANO AKA ROBERT J. MARship 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land CHIANO; DAVID S. MARCHIANO; Company's Survey and according to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA a map filed in Erie County Clerk's OfO/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERfice under Cover No. 1357 is known VICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTas subdivision lot number eight hunMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCEdred forty-four (844).

CIVIL ENFORCEMENT; NEW YORK Subject to easements, covenants, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXAand restriction of record.

TION & FINANCE; JOHN LINDLEY, These premises are also known if living, and if dead, the respective as 19 Proctor Avenue, Buffalo, NY heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, 14215. executors, executors, administrators, WOODS OVIATT GILMAN LLP trustees, devisees, legatees, assignAttorney for Plaintiff ees, lienors, creditors, and succes500 Bausch & Lomb Place sors in interest and generally all perRochester, NY 14604 sons having or claiming under, by or

through said defendant who may be

deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title, and interest in and to the real property described in the complaint; JOE AND GI, INC., Index No. 815363/2018 Section: 52.50 Block: 1 Lot: 3 MortNotice of Formation of Limited gaged Premises: 312 Brookside TerLiability Company T.R4.U.E., LLC race, Tonawanda, New York 14150 has been formed as a limited liTo The Above Named Defendant(s): ability company by filing Articles of YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to Organization with the Secretary of answer the Complaint in the above State of the state of New York on entitled action and to serve a copy the 03/22/19. The office of the limof your Answer on the Plaintiff’s atited liability company is Erie County. torney within twenty (20) days of the The purpose of the limited liability service of this Summons, exclusive company is to engage in any lawof the day of service, or within thirty ful act or activity for which limited li(30) days after service of the same ability companies may be organized is complete where service is made in under the New York State Limited any manner other than by personal Liability Company Law. delivery within the State. The United July 10,17,24,31 Aug.7,14 States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may anNotice of formation of M BILLAH swer or appear within sixty (60) days LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY of service. If you fail to appear or to Secretary of State (NS) on 26th answer within the aforementioned of April,2019, office location: Erie time frame, judgment will be taken County, NS is designated as agent against you by default for the relief upon whom process may be served, demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE NS shall mail service of process OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RE(SOP) to 236 Berkshire Ave, Buffalo LIEF SOUGHT - THE OBJECTIVE NY 14215, purpose is real estate of the above captioned action is to and investments. foreclose on a Mortgage to secure July 10,17,24,31 Aug.7,14 $114,000.00 and interest, recorded Notice of formation of Drip Carin the Erie County Clerk’s Office on wash LLC. Articles of Org. filed with July 1, 2008 in Book 13410, Page NY Secretary of State (NS) on 27th 4880, Control Number 2008135699, of March, 2019, office location: Erie covering the premises known as 312 County, NS is designated as agent Brookside Terrace, Tonawanda, New upon whom process may be served, York 14150. The relief sought herein NS shall mail service of process to is a final judgment directing sale of 2332 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211the premises described above to 1738, purpose is car wash. satisfy the debt secured by the mortJuly 10,17,24,31 Aug.7,14 gage described above. Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further informaELIM TOWN HOUSING tion on how to answer the summons If Interested Please Contact and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company Belmont At 716) 884-7791 will not stop this foreclosure action.

Or Go To Their Office At YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERV1195 Main St. Buffalo, NY ING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAIN14209 To Place Your Name TIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND On The “Interested Parties FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE List” COURT. This communication is from Interested Parties: a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained •Will Be Mailed An will be used for that purpose. FRIEDApplication MAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad •Whomever Is Income Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Eligible Will Be Selected By

Lottery (This Prevents Insider Preference Per State Regulations) •No Applications Are Being Handed Out Until 3 Months Before Project Is Completed •Tenetative Date Of Completion: Late 2019 – Early 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project No. 45733C, for Construction Work, Provide Lead Mitigation, State Armory, 158 Willow Street, Lockport (Niagara County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $57,400 for C. All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for C. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, Carl Ruppert and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Deputy Director, Design & Construction Group, telephone (518) 4740201, fax (518) 486-1650.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on July 12, 2019 at the State Armory, 158 Willow Street, Lockport, NY. Phone the office of Lauren Clausen (716885-0908) a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts.

All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 deposit per set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractors and other interested parties can order CD’s online through a secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please use the following link at the OGS website for ordering and payment instructions:

https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send an e-mail to DCPlans@ogs.ny.gov, or call (518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, please use the link below and then click on the project number:

https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

John D. Lewyckyj, C.S.I., C.D.T. Deputy Director, OGS Design & Construction Group

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

EMPLOYMENT

Alumni Engagement Coordinator Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

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

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

Job lnfo From BETC•885-5627 THE LEXINGTON CO-OP MARKET IS HIRING Apply online. Websie: http://lexingto.coop •NY1305365 Specialist, Accounts Payable •NY1305365 Team Member, Prepared Foods Overnight •NY1308442 Supervisor, Prepared Foods Overnight ROSINA FOOD PRODUCTS IS HIRING Immediate openings @ both Cheektowaga and West Seneca locations. Machine Operators, Sanitation Associates, General Production Associates. Competitive hourly rates & benefits. Apply by email, USPS or in person. Email: empoymennt@rosina.com Address: Rosina Food Products, Inc., 75 Industrial Drive, Cheektowaga, Y 14227 Attn: HR ROSWELL PARK IS NOW HIRING Seeking full-time Patient Access Representative. Must have a high school diploma or High school equivalency diploma and the equivalent of one year of full-time experience in patient registration scheduling and insurance verification Apply by referencing posting #6763 to: www.roswellpark.org/careers/apply-online

-OPEN HOUSECAREER AND JOB FAIRS•SPECTRUM HEALTH JOB FAIR Wednesday, July 10, 4-6:30 p.m., 1280 Main St., 14209 •CAO CAREER FAIR/OPEN HOUSE Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 909 East Ferry St.,Teachers, LPN’s Nutrition, Youth Services Counselors, Janitorial/Maintenance, Family Partners. Bring Resume and Professional References.

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Thursday July 18 FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC: 4:30-6:30, Our Lady of Hope, cor. Lafayette and Grant. For more info 8335416 ext. 11.

“Dance is for everybody…”

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On Going Community Dance Classes MONDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 12 noon – 1p.m.; FREE ages 55+ 832 -1010.

Urban Line Dancing w/Cherie: 7-8:30p.m. Pratt Center.

DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS B.O.S.S. Detroit Stepping Pratt Community Center.

WEDNESDAYS: Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11 a.m. - 12 noon. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010.

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 2009702.

DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Baptist Manor, 276 Linwood. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Line Dance Class w/ Joan Harris, Metropolitan Church, 657 Best St, noon 2 p.m.; $3.

Urban Line Dancing /Cherie: 6-:7:30 p.m. St. Philips Fernhill @ Grider THURSDAYS Line Dance Classes with Willa Jackson, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Schiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee st.

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FRIDAYS Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E.Ferry Ernestine, Instructor Chicago Steppin’: 7-8:30 p.m. Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAYS Mike's Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance: 11 to 1 PM, Delavan-Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan.380-5100 . $5 DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Baptist Manor, 276 Linwood.10a.m.-12 noon.

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Sankofa Circle Documentary Series: The History of Jazz 1924-1928, Frank Merriweather Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free Admission. 716883-4418

SUMMER CITY FITNESS CLASSES

Every Saturday from now until August 31 free outdoor summer fitness classes will be held in MLK Jr Park at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by City of Buffalo and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. The classes, featuring Lala Woods of La’Movement Fitness, are a mix of low and high impact dance fitness. In addition, free fruits supplied by Urban Fruits and Veggies and water will be provided to participants courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield. All classes are weather permitting. through #SummerCityFitness. For more information on Summer City Fitness and other activities, go to www.buffalony.gov or visit bcbswny.com/play.

Wednesday July 10 Buffalo Authors Talk About Writing for Young Adults:7 p.m., Talking Leaves, 951 Elmwood Ave. Free and open to the public.

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

Thursday July 11 Sankofa Circle Documentary Series: The History of Jazz 1917-1924, Frank Merriweather Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free Admission. 716-883-4418 The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716)4270566.

Friday July 12 The 3rd annual “Jammin’ In Jeans Ladies Fun Night” 7-10 p.m. Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith, Sr. Family Life Center, 833 Michigan $15 (age 18 and over) No tickets sold at the door. 852-4504 or 866-7599.

Saturday July 13 TASTE OF BUFFALO: In and around Niagara Square downtown, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Buffalo Book Fest: 468 Washington ( inside and outside)Day-long festival for all ages.

City Wide Walk for Total Wellness: Begins in Delaware Park 10:30 a.m. (near the golf course) & ends at Main and Northland Ave. Register aetween 9:30-10:15 a.m.. 862-9957

Saturday July 13 Annual Capen Garden Walk: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. neighborhoods surrounding the UB South (Main Street) visit http:// ourheights.org/GardenWalk/ or capengardenwalk@gmail. com.

Sunday July 14 TASTE OF BUFFALO: In and around Niagara Square downtown, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday July 17 The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

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The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

Tuesday July 23 Wednesday July 24 Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 3p.m.

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Free Fitness Program tComes to Niagara Falls The New Niagara Community Center in partnership with Fidelis Care, BODY by FORD and the African Heritage Food Co-op will be hosting a free 6-week fitness program July 12 to August 16. Hassan Ford, from Body by FORD personal fitness will be the instructor for this health and wellness program. For more information, visit their www.nnccinc.org, Facebook @nnccnorthend, or email nnccnorthend@gmail.com.

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2019 LOVE YOUR BLOCK AWARD WINNERS

Mayor Byron W. Brown and the City of Buffalo Division of Citizen Services recently announced the winners of the 2019 Love Your Block mini-grants, a program that awards funds to targeted Buffalo neighborhoods for beautification and revitalization projects. Seven winners were chosen to receive funding of up to $1,000.

Winners of the inaugural cycle of the Love Your Block mini-grant program focused their projects in the Kensington-Bailey, Broadway-Fillmore, Lower West Side, and Masten Park neighborhoods. Below is a list of award recipients.

• Youth N’ Progress - Sperry Street Project • We Care Neighborhood Community Block Club - 601 and 632 Sycamore Revitalization • Jefferson Avenue Block Club #644 - Art is Function: Garbage Bins Mural Project • Burlington Avenue Block Club - Increase Residence and Pedestrian Safety through Illumination • Kleinhans Community Association - National Grid Station Historical Mural • The Belle Center - Beautification of The Belle Center Outdoors • Winslow Block Club #2 - Memorialized Tulip Garden The deadline for filing an application for the second cycle of the mini-grant program is July 26, 2019. For more information, visit Mayor Brown’s Office of Citizen Services at 65 Niagara Square, room 218, Buffalo NY, 14202. E-mail:loveyourblock@city-buffalo.com or call (716) 851-4890. TAdditional news available at: www.buffalony.gov

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