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Buffalo’s Zuri Appleby Set to Play with Lizzo!

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Five Outstanding Rochester “Social Media Influencers” Featured At The Baobab...

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•Tuesdays Gentle Yoga series with JAMES THOMPSON, 5:45-7:45 p.m.

• Friday Film Series

•3/6 Friday Film Series, Living Thinkers: An Autobiography of Black Wom-en in the Ivory Tower

7:00 p.m. $7 suggested donation

•Saturdays Drumming with FANA BANGOURA, 9:30 a.m.10:30a.m., 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

EVENT SPACE RENTAL Looking for a space for your event? Baobab Cultural Center is available for events, birthday parties, meetings, films, ceremonies, art or social shows and events.

Give us a call (585) 563-2145.

AROUND TOWN SATURDAYS Hustle for Health Urban line dancing with Jazzy T & Ty Stewart at East High School: 1801 E. Main St, Rochester. 11a.m. -12 p.m.

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2020 BLACK HERITAGE HONOREES HONOREES: (l-r) Delores Jackson Radney, Curtis and Marie Rivers, Shawn Dunwoody.

Trinity Emmanuel Names 2020 Black Heritage Awardees The Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will present its 8th annual Black Heritage dinner on Saturday, March 7 at 5 p.m. at the Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way in Rochester. This year’s honorees include Shawn Dunwoody artist and educator; Delores Jackson Radney founding partner, Kuumba Consultants; and Curtis and Marie Rives, former proprietors of Mood Makers Book Store.

Donation is $50 No tickets will be sold at the door.

For more information contact rmcdaniel2@rochester. rr.coor call (585)436-4809.

Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church is located at 9 Shelter St. The Rev. Julius D. Jackson is Pastor. trinityem-

Mayor Warren Joins With UNCF to Celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Success of Local HBCU College Fair Mayor Lovely A. Warren joined with Diego Aviles, UNCF’s Vice President, Fund Development Northeast to celebrate the importance of our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of Black History Month recently.

“Like most cities in America, Rochester is filled with talented, successful and extraordinary individuals who are graduates of HBCUs,” said Mayor Warren. “As companies seek to meet the needs of their customers and a changing world, a more diverse and well-educated workforce will be essential for success. HBCUs will play a critical role in providing the necessary manpower - - or womanpower!”

During the press conference, Mayor Warren and Mr. Aviles also announced that Rochester’s successful HBCU College Fair will once again take place this fall. The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

We are thankful for partners such as Mayor Warren who remain committed to hosting these events each year,” said UNCF Vice President of Fund Development Diego Aviles.

“Rochester’s HBCU College Fair has reached new heights and has helped make it possible for hundreds of students to continue their educations by providing them with muchneeded scholarship assistance.”

Five outstanding Rochester area residents have been featured by the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. They are: •Danielle Ponder , an extraordinary musician/singer, attorney, professor and performer. She is expected to release her second album in June. Follow her @daniellepondermusic •Joel James actor stand up comedian and John Marshall High School grad; last year featured in Kevin Hart’s” Hart of the City” Comedy Central Show. Currently resides in Tampa. Fans and followers on Facebook Instagram and his You tube channel Known by the handle @ joeljamescomedy, •Martina Anto-Ocrah, mother, wife humorist assistant professor and blogger. A native of Ghana and former Buffalo resident, now lives with family in Rochester. Follow her on Facebook How is this ‘Normal’?

•Shawn Dunwoody, talented artist, muralist. Instagram followers Dunwoody (@shawndunwoody) •Chaz Bruce, educator and John Marshal High School graduate. Social media platform TikTok More than 2.8 million TikTok followers (@chazbruce0 on TikTok and @chazbruce20 on Insta-gram), and has popularized the hashtag #brucegang.

Apply for Summer Youth Employment Opportunities Mayor Lovely A. Warren and the City of Rochester, Monroe County and RochesterWorks invite youth between the ages of 14 and 20 to apply for the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and RochesterWorks! Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

These two programs provide summer-long career exploration and paid employment opportunities for youth who are currently enrolled in middle or high school, or who are actively pursuing their high school equivalency diploma. Interested youth may apply online for both programs beginning Sun., March 1 through Thurs., March 26 at 11:59 p.m. In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a copy of their Social Security card, work permit, most recent report card and photo ID. A printed application signature report page must also be signed by a parent or guardian and submitted. Supporting documentation will be accepted at Adams Community Center, 85 Adams St., beginning March 16 through March 27. Documents will only be accepted from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday. For more information, or to apply for SOOP or SYEP, please visit www.summeryouthemployment. org.

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AREA BRIEFS Block Clubs Can Apply for up to $750 in Grants During Wintermission Buffalo Initiative As part of the Wintermission Buffalo Initiative a series of Winter Bashes in neighborhood parks will take place. The remaining free winter outdoor events will be held Saturday, March 7 at the Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Avenue and on Saturday, March 14 at MLK Park.

In addition weatherization kits for city seniors are being distributed. You can pick up a free kit at Winter Bash 2020 or Buffalo City Hall (Room 218) or the Division of Senior Services (Room 8b).

The Wintermission Initiative also affords block clubs or block club coalitions the opportunity to apply for small scale grants of up to $750 for volunteer led approaches that improve the quality of life in the city during winter months. For more information, go to www. wintermission.org/buffalo.

Daylight Saving Time Starts This Sunday!

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour to “spring ahead.”

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, set your clocks back one hour to “fall back.”

“First” Black Women VETS HONORED: In photo left, First Vice Commander Walter Cole speaks. Photo right (L-R) University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt, U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins, Commander Henry Jermigan and First Vice Commander Walter Cole.

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Services Set For Queen Sister Gwen Neal (Queen Sister Iyetta) Services for Queen Sister Gwen Neal, lovingly called and referred to by the name Queen Sister Iyetta will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10a.m. to 12 noon at Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home, 2528 Bailey Ave. Read the full commuity tribute on page 10.

Police Advisory Board to Host Community Meeting On Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Delavan Grider Center,877 East Ferry St., the Police Advisory Board (PAB) will host a public community meeting with Black Love Resists in the Rust (BLRR) to address the Buffalo police-involved shooting that occurred on December 29 , 2019. During a traffic stop at the intersection of Lonsdale and Northland, a 30 year old man was shot by a Buffalo Police Officer. BLRR has been actively working with residents who were impacted by this shooting and seeks to start a conversation with Council Members, Police, and the community. This is an opportunity for the family of the shooting victim and Buffalo residents to voice concerns to the members of the Common Council on policing and community-police relations in the City of Buffalo.

U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins Pays Tribute To Vietnam Veterans at Bennett-Wells American Legion Post

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ore than 2.7 million Americans served in Vietnam; 11 percent were African American servicemen. Most returned home from the war to a somewhat hostile political environment in the United States. The impact of the anti-War protests across the nation in the late 1960s and early 1970s fostered an anti-Vietnam veteran atmosphere that lasted for nearly 20 years after the war ended.

Today, a nationwide campaign is being led by the Department of Defense and supported by VA as part of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Program to officially recognized and thank them for their service. Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) recently honored over 50 veterans who served during the Vietnam War during a special Black History Month celebration presented by the Bennett-Wells American Legion Post and Auxiliary #1780.

Higgins said, “Fifty years ago, this Country failed to properly welcome our Vietnam Veterans home. And therefore, it is especially significant to be here, at the Bennett-Wells American Legion Post, a place that represents great history and leadership in recognizing and welcoming all service members. While we can’t undo the unjustified reception veterans received years ago, we can work today and each day forward to appropriately express the sincere appreciation these veterans deserve for their commitment and selfless service to this country.”

Congressman Higgins also acknowledged the hard work and dedication of University District Councilmember Rasheed N.C. Wyatt who joined him for the presentation. “We thank Congressman Higgins for paying a special visit to recognize our veterans and advocate at the congressional level for their unique needs. I also thank the Bennett-Wells American Legion Post and Auxiliary #1780 for its warm hospitality and ongoing support of those who defend our freedom. We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans and their families.”

After World War II, over 100 African Americans retuning to Buffalo were not welcome to join existing American Legion posts. Those veterans worked together to form the BennettWells American Legion Post, established in 1946 and chartered in 1954. The Post is named in honor of the first two African American soldiers killed in WWII, Private James Bennett and Lieutenant Johnson Wells.

The America Vietnam War Commemoration was authorized by Congress and pledges to honor United States veterans who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

The commemoration is taking place nationwide, with the presentation of Vietnam War Commemoration pins presented between Memorial Day 2012 through Veterans Day 2025. Congressman Higgins’s office is a registered commemorative partner, committed to honoring Vietnam Veterans over the designated Anniversary period.

Renata Toney is a Challenger News contributing writer SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS!

The First Published Poet Phillis Wheatley, born in 1753 was the first AfricanAmerican poet to publish a book. She was brought to New England from West Africa as a slave when she was nearly 8 years old.

The First College Graduate Mary Jane Patterson made history when she graduated in 1862 from Oberlin College.

The First Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney born in 1845 is recognized as the first black nurse in the United States. After retirement, Mahoney continued to fight for minority rights and in 1920 became one of the first women to register to vote in Boston.

The First Bank President Maggie Lena Mitchell, the daughter of a former slave, went to public schools in Richmond, Virginia, became a teacher and established a newspaper before founding the St. Luke Penny Savings bank in 1903. In chartering the bank and serving as its first president, Mitchell broke gender and racial barriers.

The First To Refuse To Give Up Her Seat Before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin in 1955, then 15, was arrested for not giving up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama, breaking ground nearly 10 months before Rosa Parks.Colvin went to jail without a chance to call her family.

The First White House Correspondent Alice Dunnigan made history in 1947 as the first black Continued Page 12

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THE POLITICS OF RACE:

Trump Praised As "First Black President"

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former NFL player declared President Trump the “first black president” Thursday during a Black History Month round table discussion at the White House.

“Mr. President, I don’t mean to interrupt, but I’ve got to say this because it’s Black History Month: man, you are the first black president,” Former NFL safety Jack Brewer, who was a guest at the roundtable, told Trump.

The comment sparked a round of applause from the president’s other supporters who were in attendance, which included Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece Alveda King, conservative media personalities Diamond and Silk and others.

Brewer said he was a Democrat all his life until he was “changed” and “inspired” by President Trump.

“You’ve changed me. You touched me. And you made my work go to another

During a Black History Month round table discussion at the White House between Mr. Trump and his Black supporters one of the guests, ftormer NFL Safety Back Brewer got carries away and praised Mr. Trump for being the "first Black president." But 77 percent of African Americans view Trump as a racist.

level. You inspire me. And every time I go into those prisons and I ask my guys how many of them had their sentences reduced and they raise their hands, I know I’m doing God’s work and I thank you for that,” Brewer said.

The former Vikings player is an ordained minister and Fordham University professor.

The comment was likely a reference to the "first black president" nickname given to former President Bill Clinton by novelist Toni Morrison in 1998.

The Trump campaign has moved to court black voters in recent weeks, particularly in diverse cities in swing states. The campaign announced this week it is opening community centers

Please join Symphony Property Management LLC to learn about additional changes to the design for The Lawrence, proposed for construction on Michigan Avenue between High Street and Carlton Street.

As a resident of the community, your feedback for development and design is welcomed and appreciated. Doors will be open from 4:00pm to 6:00pm to view and discuss information on the proposed project and share your thoughts and ideas.

Symphony Property Management is dedicated to community revitalization and considers the residents of the community key stakeholders in the success of this project.

If you’re unable to attend the Open House, please email your comments to: TheLawrence@SymphonyMgmt.com

in 15 major cities across the country to ramp up outreach to black voters.

Exit polls showed Trump getting about 8 percent support among black voters in 2016.

The latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll found only 14 percent of black voters have a favorable view of Trump, and a recent Hill-Harris X poll found 85 percent of black voters would back the Democratic nominee over the president.

Meanwhile, a new survey from BlackPAC found 77 percent of African Americans view Trump as a racist.

-Reprint The Hill

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

-Tao Te Ching

Congress Moves to Make Lynching a Federal Crime After 120 Years of Failure Since at least 1900, members of the House and Senate have tried to pass a law making lynching a federal crime. The bills were consistently blocked, shelved or ignored, and the passage of time has rendered anti-lynching legislation increasingly symbolic.

But last Wednesday, a measure to add lynching to the United States Criminal Code passed in the House. The Senate passed a version of the bill last year.

Once the bills are formally reconciled, the legislation can be sent to the Oval Office, where the president is expected to sign it into law.

The House bill, called the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, was introduced by Representative Bobby Rush, a Democrat from Illinois. The Senate bill, which passed unanimously last year, was introduced by Kamala Harris, Democrat of California; Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey; and Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina.

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FAITH & FAMILY

The Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Family Will Celebrate the Retirement (48 years of service) of Pastor Reverend Dr. John T. Hilliard We cordially invite you to join us in this joyous occasion with a banquet on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. at the Grapevine Banquet Facilities, 333 Dick Road, Depew.

The cost is $60 per person or $100 per couple, which includes his gift, and $15.00 for children under 10 years old.

Please make checks payable to H.P.B.C. you can mail checks to Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church, 790 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14211.

The deadline date for reservations is March 4, 2020.

To make reservations please contact Ms. R. Michele Palmer at (716) 440-1984 or Natalie Wills at (716) 884-3511.

Please leave a message with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you would like to reserve.

We would love for you to join us!

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First Shiloh Baptist Church to Celebrate the 13th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Jonathan R. Staples The congregation of Buffalo’s historic First Shiloh Baptist Church will pause on March 8 to celebrate the 13th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Jonathan R. Staples. He is admired, loved and respected by the disciples of First Shiloh for his selfless devotion and steadfast leadership.

In honor of this spiritual landmark in Ministry, Rev. Dr. Walter L. Parrish, III of Northside Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, will be the preacher for the 10:00am service.

Pastor Staples is considered one of the most dynamic clergy in America today preaching for nearly three decades Through his abiding faith, Pastor Staples is committed to pastoral excellence and has established himself as a dynamic and visionary leader in the Buffalo community as an advocate for diversity, equity and social justice initiatives.

First Shiloh Baptist Church is located at 15 Pine Street. The public is welcome to worship with the First Shiloh disciples.

For more information call (716) 847-6555 or visit www.firstshilohbuffalo.com

You Don’t Know My Story Empowerment Brunch Women Against Violence Everywhere in collaboration with Elim Community Corp Girls 2 Women Mentoring presents the 6th Annual, You Don’t Know My Story, Empowerment Brunch Symposium, 200 Women in Pink on March 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Elim Christian Fellowship 70 Chalmers Ave. Donation: $ 35 in advance $ 40 at the door. Tickets available on Eventbrite. You may also contact Marilyn Young - 716 848-0515 / Linda Hughes- 716- 912-7705 /or Tracey Adams- 716- 563-4406

Senior Action Council Meeting The NY State Senior Action Council, a council that works to improve the lives of senior citizens and their families, will be holding their monthly meeting at 4255 Harlem Rd. at 10 a.m. During the meeting Judge McLeod will be doing an installation of officers. All seniors are welcome. For more info contact Ms. Sanders 716 770-8631

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Ruth L. Kennedy:

Proprietor of Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap Pairs Purpose with Her Passion for Secondhand Fashion

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orn and raised in the City of Buffalo, Ruth Kennedy, known for her standout style and a strong entrepreneurial head for business, has always been focused on community growth.

She is currently owner and operator of Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap, one of Buffalo’s best thrift stores on the East side, a gem for secondhand shopping and even new and popular items. It is a special thrift boutique that provides premium forward fashion, by way of top notch secondhand items that have their rightful place in every woman’s wardrobe.

"I’ve always thought about a system of building community wealth and to have more leisure that everyone can afford…everyone deserves nice things,” said Ms. Kennedy.

Located at 974 Jefferson Avenue Miss Betty’s occupies the first level of a house with a green facade and a picture store front window that faces the street.

The main door opens to a lovely parlor filled with merchandise and connecting rooms that trail to the rear of the store with an endless variety of items to choose from.

Kennedy gets her inventory by way of donations from her long time community supporters carrying items that cater to women of all ages. No matter if you are interested in today’s fashions or if you are a professional who prefers name brands and even elder retired woman looking for quality, Miss Betty’s has something for you and you won’t have to stretch your budget beyond its limit to shop!

“My inventory consists of 70% slightly used, 30% new and plenty of options for all. I’m so grateful for the support I get from the community. Their donations allow me to transfer the savings to the customer so their dollars can buy them more and they can also save," she explained.

The attractive store layout was created by former Gallerist and Art Dealer

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Paula Coleman who creatively mapped out a more appealing shopping environment. Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap experience is well worth the visit. From twopiece ensembles, dresses, coats, hats, accessories, jewelry and shoes, the store offers a comfortable and tasteful shopping experience.

“Paula’s creative assistance has been invaluable,” said Kennedy. “ I honestly could not have accomplished this without her.”

Ruth Kennedy makes her price points with a purpose for good reason. “ It’s the coming thing” she said, “with the way the economy is going, we are going to have to find ways to give the community better options for items they need, and make our dollars go farther.

That’s part of my goal.”

-Looking back In the 60s as a young woman Ruth and her longtime friend Betty Fowler operated a store on William Street called FEMINA 3 BAZZAR where they sold things like food, clothing, furniture, and rented space to other vendors offering a variety of items for a full shopping experience.

“It was like the first ‘mall’ in the community where people could stop at different vendors to get whatever they needed” recalled Ruth.

Professionally Ruth owned and operated RLK Accounting and Income Tax Service in the Cold Spring area of Jefferson Avenue providing over 40 years of outstanding service. Remaining fully vested in the community, she retired the Tax business

in 1996 and along with her late husband Robert Kennedy, who also operated Bob’s Barbershop on Jefferson Avenue for over 40 years until his death in 2002, invested in commercial and rental properties in the community for roughly 14 years.

“I’ve always conducted my business on the East Side of Buffalo” said Ruth. “ This community has always supported all the business’ that my husband and I operated.

Giving back to the community also means keeping business in the community.

That's what I will continue to do so as well a support other bussiness as well.”

-Continuing the LegacyAfter a successful 7 years operating the business under the name “Dirt Cheap” where she sold furniture and fixtures, the business moved to its current and now permanent location on Jefferson Avenue in 2017.

In 2018 she and longtime friend Betty Fowler reunited in business and formed a partnership where Ruth added Fowler to “Dirt Cheap” officially changing the name to “Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap.” Fowler, who brought the fashion apparel savvy to the business died suddenly that same year so Ruth formed a sole proprietorship as “Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap,” keeping the name in tribute to her dearest friend as she continued to move forward at her new location .

“We became sister-friends, I felt honored to know and have her in my life so I decided to keep the name as we had changed it” said Ruth “Like Betty always said, ‘If you’re going somewhere take someone with you.’

-Future VisionWith a new year ahead Ruth keeps her spirited, positive outlook on what is possible in the world of shopping secondhand and she’s on a serious mission to keep this good thing going towards expansion outside of its own walls. “ I want to franchise” she said with a powerful urgency in her voice. “ With the downward spiral of today’s

economy I strongly believe that thrift stores could have a lucrative future.”

From the looks of it, Ruth Kennedy has firmly seeded the mission of this business that was built for timeless success.

Look for Miss Betty’s Dirt Cheap upcoming 2020 sales, giveaways and community events in the Challenger and online.

L.H.ThursMiss Betty's is open day Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 887-8333.

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Buffalo’s Zuri Appleby Set to Play with Lizzo!

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t’s been announced that the phenomenally talented Buffalo artist Zuri Appleby will be playing with Lizzo this month.

A professional bassist, vocalist, model, and educator, she is the daughter of musicians and educators, Rodney and Linda Appleby.

Zuri’s involvement in music began as a 5-yearold singing in the church choir, and her love of music has continued from the moment she picked up a guitar at age Zuri Appleby photo by Kristina 7. She was active in all Keleep Photography of the performing groups that her middle, junior, and high schools had to offer, playing the violin, French Horn, guitar and bass, and by the age of 15 she was recruited to play for various musicals, and performance groups in and around the Western New York area. By the age of 16, Zuri was playing weekly gigs as bassist with numerous well-known musicians at copious venues, while continuing to sing every Sunday in her church choir.

She is a graduate of the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, and was the first and ONLY female bassist of color to ever play in the USMC Band.

Zuri’s versatility enabled her to open for national recording artists such as PJ Morton, Sisqo, Anthony Hamilton, Orgone, Alan Evans Trio, Grammy Award-Winning Snarky Puppy, Bernard Purdie, and Avery Sunshine. She has also played with national recording artists such as Ginuwine, Silk, Grammy Nominated Artist Maysa, Soulive, Christopher Williams, Marvin Sapp, Martha Munizzi, and Steve Miller’s own keyboardist, and Joseph Wooten.

Zuri’s first high-profile music gig, came in the Fall of 2015 when she was sought out to play bass for Nick Jonas. Zuri also headlined at 2019 BeuFleuve Music Arts Festival Buffalo's largest mulit arts music festival held annually in Silo City. We See you Zuri! Congratulations !!

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on stage

The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective

The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective is excited to launch its first Celestial Jazz Series with award winning international Chicago jazz saxophonist/composer Ernest Dawkins Marach 13 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Church 641 Masten Avenue.

CEDRIC THE ENTER- For tickets go to www.pmljazz.com this fundraising TAINER AND FRIENDS Saturday, April 18, 2020 at effort for the Love Supreme 8:00 PM Tickets start at $45 School of Music.

UPCOMING SHOWS AT SENECA NIAGAARA CASINOBuy tickets at the 8 Clans at Seneca Niagara, The Logo Shop at Seneca Allegany, or online at ticketmaster.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.

THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS Friday, May 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM Tickets start at $45

SUPPORT THE ARTS

COOKIN' ! Last Weekend "Cookin' At The Cookery" Starring Zoe Scruggs and Ember Tate Musicians: Piano George Caldwell; Bass Sabu Adeyola; Drums Rodney Harper; Guitar Mike Moser at Musica Fare THeater 3480 Main St. For more information call 839-8540 or go to www.musicfare.com Party Over Here PARTY OVER HERE! Antoine Thompson will celebrate his 50th Birthday on Saturday March 7 from 7-9 p.m. at The Rose Bar, 199 Scott St. RSVP at antoinethompson@yahoo.com

BEARS DEN GUITAR SHORTY Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM Tickets start at $35 .

MOTOWN EXTREME REVIEW Friday, May 15 & Saturday May 16 at 8:00 PM Tickets start at $45 .

Open Mic and Creative Expression

Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. until March 31 "Can you hear me. now?"

Open Mic for all acts. A Free Coffee House for Youth.

Open Mic Sessions and expressive art and community building workshops plus delicious food. ages 12-21 at Gloria Parks Community Center contact Mike Tritto 716 823-5085 SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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The Community’s Portrait & Event Photographer.

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Filmmaker Doug Ruffin Returns for Screening of “67: Buffalo Uprising"

Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Honored: The National Federation for Just

Communities of WNY presented an award to the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, honoring the museum for their work on the behalf of others. The Heritage Center was given the “Organization” award alongside 19 other awards that honored everything from Youth, Sports, and Public Relations.

Filmmaker Doug Ruffin returns to Buffalo for the screening of "67: Buffalo Uprising" a one hour film exploring Buffalo's three day urban uprising during the long hot summer of 1967, using found and archival footage and interviews. The event will take place Friday March 13 from 7-9p.m. at Buffalo State College, 230 Upton Hall. Doug will be there in person for discussion following the film. The event is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the Buffalo State College Communication Department and the WNY Peace Center. Special Thanks to funding from the Buffalo State Faculty Student Association.

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“THE RED, BLACK & GREEN SHOW” Every Saturday Morning @ 8AM WJJL -1330 AM Radio

Spirited • Informative • Relevant • Community News & Views To Join in the Conversation Call 716-674-9555.

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BE A PART OF THE

Harriet Tubman

PARADE & PROGRAM Against Poverty and For Community Unity In Celebration of Harriet’s Courage & in Support of Her Deserving to Grace the $20 Bill

Saturday, March 7

Parade Begins at 12 Noon at the East Utica Street Metro Station

After-Parade Event: 2-4 PM Merriweather Library Jefferson & East Utica

To sign up to march in the parade or to paticipate contact Betty Jean Grant at (716) 602-5877.

To make a poetry, theatrical or musical presentation during the library program, please contact Sherry Sherrill at (716) 430-1158. PARADE ROUTE: The parade route starts at the NFTA’s East Utica Street Metro Station, proceeds down Main Street, turns on East Ferry,turns on Jefferson and ends at the Merriweather Library on Jefferson Ave. for the after-march program

Legislator Baskin (left) presents award to artist John Baker.

John Baker is named Citizen of the Month

by Chair April Baskin for February 2020 At a recent legislative meeting, acclaimed artist and musician John Baker was named the Erie County Legislature’s Citizen of the Month for February 2020 by Chairwoman and District 2 Legislator April Baskin. Recently, Mr. Baker has been active in promoting the importance of cultural and arts funding and engagement for smaller, local organizations and artists of color in our community.

A graduate of McKinley High School and Buffalo State College, John Baker holds a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies and shared his artistic talents widely as an art teacher for the Buffalo Public Schools until his retirement. John works as a freelance graphic artist who designs apparel and also coordinates community art events on a volunteer basis.

As the current President of the Wester New York Urban Arts Collective, John has advanced and promoted underserved and under-supported artists of color in our community while building and fostering new talent in and around the City of Buffalo Mr. Baker has been previously honored by former Mayor Anthony Masiello, current Mayor Byron Brown, the New York State Legislature, and multiple other local arts organizations for his dedication to promoting inclusion in the local arts community.

“I commend Mr. Baker for his commitment to mentoring new artists and for working so hard to make sure that our local talent is showcased the way they deserve to be. As an artist myself, I know how important it is to have someone who is willing to take a chance and believe in you. John Baker has been that person for countless young people, and his numerous public exhibitions all around this area continue to inspire all of us,” said Chair Baskin.

(Arts and cultural groups interested in applying for funding through Erie County are encouraged to visit the Department of Environment and Planning and complete an application at http://www2.erie.gov/culturalfunding/. Erie County has recently introduced an easier, more streamlined application process for smaller organizations at the request of Chairwoman Baskin and numerous local arts organizations.)

Expressions of Love From The Community for Queen Gwen Neal (Queen Sister Iyetta)

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By Carrone Evon Crump

ur Queen Gwen Neal, lovingly called and referred to by the name Queen Sister Iyetta was exulted to High Priestesshood/ Ancestorhood on February 19, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief ill-ness. Her service will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10a.m. to 12 noon at Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home, 2528 Bailey Ave. Bro Daveed Muhammad of Mosque #23 will officiate her service.

Gwen Neal (Sistar Iyetta) was the oldest of two sisters born to Margaret H Cathcart and James E Cathcart.

She attended East High School. Her home Churchwas Gethsame Baptist Church where she was active in church events.

Gwen Neal (Sistar Iyetta) leaves three daughters Shalonda Roberts, Yolanda Smalls and Delelah S. Cathcart.

She was very present and practiced being of service to the community such as: serving as President of the SCLC, long standing Board member of the African American Cultural Center, member of ASCAC, Kwaanza committee, and the Black Consciousness Workshop for 20 years. She was also a member of the Juneteeth Festival Committee, a Counselor for the Greator Buffalo Center, an employee the at DMV, and was involved with the Prisoners are People Too Organization and the Ken-Bailey Center ,just to name a few.

Our Queen Sistar Queen Mother Iyetta Latis always practiced her traditional culture through her con-versation, in the way she lived, moved through the community and through her very being. She could always be depended upon to keep aspects of our culture holy, intact, respectful as well as one who was captivated with the spirit of Africa and the richness & history of our culture. Queen Sistar Iyetta articulat-ed herself with unfettered reverence always wearing her beautiful African royal attire as her dress code expressing & carrying herself as royalty.

She gave voice at all our cultural events in the city. She lived and enjoyed her life and always provided the community with African cultural support. Here are a few of the expressed sentiments of people in the community who loved and cherished her: “With her African aura, her smiling face, always open and welcoming & her always affirming her Afri-canness, Iyetta's quiet, calm strength as a sister friend will always be remembered - Karen KeatonQueen Matriach mentor confidant and sister friend, we thank you Sistar Iyetta for the cultural les-sons you taught us, the light you shed. Noble and valuable beyond measure, to be cherished forever. We lift our heads and say Ase' “- Tina WashingtonAbubeker “So Thankful for the great moments Iyetta and myself spent together. Always positive Always pro-ductive.”- T. RA Hetep“My family and I are devastated at the loss of our friend Queen Gwen Neal. Sis Gwen was the epit-ome of what a strong and loving mother, friend and community leader strives to be” -Betty Jean Grant“Another member of our community has transition to realm of the ancestors. She can now assist with redirecting us to our true greatness “ - Sister Taliba Asante- (JoAnn Peters) “Queen Mother Sister Iyetta, a beautiful stellar and majestic Queen. Her Queenly presence let us all know of the Divinity of Womanhood. Graceful, intelligent, spiritual, kind and divine.

The fields of peace welcome her as she rests in peace & power.”

-Bilila Ka RaThese are just a few of the hundreds of sentiments for Sister Iyetta that rang forth from the commu-nity at the time of her passing. Let us always continue to celebrate her life and let any

expressions of mourning contain a theme of celebration of her joining with the ancestors.Iyetta I will always and forever cherish you and your expressions about African heritage and spiritu-ality. Your kindness, Intelligence, Compassion and beauty is etched into my heart and spirit as a guideline in expression of my own Africaness and way of being. I will Always be Forever grateful for our friendship and deeply appreciate the time we had on this earth together. Love You and Miss you … Sis Carrone Evon Crump .

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Lights, Cameras , Money! School Zone Speed Limit Update

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By Staff Writer

hen community activist Tina Sanders was driving down Genesee near Foreman one day last month she was pulled over by the police for speeding in a school zone.

The former candidate for The Fillmore District Council seat was shocked. She didn’t see any 15 mph speed zone signs and she didn’t see any school. Just a police car stationed in the heart of the community giving out tickets.

She was advised that the Mosque located in that area housed a school but she had no knowledge of that prior to being stopped.

Then she was handed a ticket for $450!

“I went downtown to the Parking Violation Bureau Room 115 . They handed me a paper to take home in order to take a driving course on line. That cost me $37. I was also told if I pleaded not guilty, I could be fined double the amount of the ticket but if I took the plea it would just be the $450 and no points on my license. Going before a prosecutor she advised could also result in having six points on my license and possibly 15 days in jail.”

About a week after taking the on-line course she received a certificate in the mail and took it back downtown. “That’s when I was told I had 30 days to pay the ticket. So what good was taking and passing the online driving course? I was upset until I found out the woman standing next to ne had a ticket for $750.”

Tina recalled the long lines at the bureau that day. Everybody’s amount was different. “I thought to myself, ‘this is sad this is wrong.

This new speed law was poorly executed and put into place by elected officials without considering the people they serve.“ “I understand the importance of safety for our kids,” she continued. “We all want that…but they’re making money off the backs of people who can’t afford it.”

For the Children or For the Money?

Many people had no idea what was going on until they received a “warning letter” of a potential pending fine from Speed Monitoring Violations, complete with a photo of their car rolling down the street.

Despite lawmakers insistence that the school zone speed cameras do not represent a money grab for the city, money has taken precedence over the safety issue because of the way the initiative has been implemented and the lack of transparency. Consider a published report in the Feb. 4 Buffalo News which cited “city officials” who indicated that on any given day during the warning period the cameras captured more than 10,000 images of drivers speeding and had they been issuing fines over the course of the warning period it would have generated $8 million in revenue. The vendors of the cameras didn’t charge the city for installation, but will collect $14 of every $50 ticket.

Here is what we have learned: •14 of the 20 school zone speed cameras purchased by the city have been installed in these locations so far. *1087 Jefferson Ave. near Makowski School *1132 Jefferson Ave. near Makowski *1177 Delaware Ave. near Canisius High *1236 Delaware Ave. near Canisius *3125 Bailey Ave. near Westminster Charter

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11 VOICES Protect The children Yes! But Don't Send Us All to the Poor House !

Dear Editor: Regulating the speed in our school zones is good for the safety of our children. HOWEVER, tell your young mother, running late for her $400/wk before taxes job, dropping off the child who missed the bus, or the lunch that was left on the table, that she has to pay $380 of that $400. THE FEES ARE TOO HIGH - period!!

I know you guys said it was not a money grab, but when you take $380 from someone who is only making $400, and jeopardize their license and add fees and require you to take classes, time off from work, etc., etc., if that is not a money grab - what is it!?! $100 fee is bad, but it wouldn't kill the head of the household the kid this law is trying to protect, lives in.

What was the urgency that it had to be put in place immediately, without enough thought about the collateral damage being taken into consideration. THE FEES ARE TOO HIGH - period!!

I am ashamed that we can vote to give rich developers (who probably don't even live in the city) huge tax breaks. That money could be used to expand our subway to go down more than one street or fill some of these axle breaking potholes all over the place! To try to make up that missing money and close our deficit on the backs of public school parents, hard working citizens and out of town visitors is simply not fair! Mayor Brown, Council President and Common Council members who went along with this shenanigans - THE FEES ARE TOO HIGH - period! Lower them please!

-Karla Thomas

dear editor

Makowski School at Jefferson & Best. Challenger Photo

*3130 Bailey near Westminster *295 Suffolk St. near Olmsted 156 *302 Suffolk near Olmsted *267 Porter Ave. near D’Youville *1463 Elmwood near McKinley *311 Military Rd. West Hertel Academy *522 Military Rd near Grabiarz School *694 Kensington nr. Schoool 61 *255 S. Elmwood near Hutch Tech •Currently flashing lights are being installed and tested on all 14 cameras for additional warning to drivers of the speed limit. If there are no flashing lights the cameras are not active. University Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt admits that the flashing lights should have been rolled out initially, making it easier for people to be aware and respectful of the initiative.

•Speed Camera Violations cannot be issued for speeds under 26 mph. Anything over 26 mph is subject to a $50 fine.

•However Police Officers can issue violations in school zones for speeds 16 mph and above, treat them as moving violations, points will go on your license and your insurance will go up. The fines ae also extremely high i.e. $350/$450.

(Why are the police officers posted in some areas where their fines are way higher than the cameras, when this is supposed to be a speed zone camera initiative? We have been advised that once all the cameras have flashing lights working that should eliminate police officer violations. Citizens should demand that it does.)

Council Member Wyatt is currently trying to get a resolution passed to change the enforcement times and make them consistent across the city so that drivers are only subject to speeding tickets between 7a.m. and 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. instead of the current 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

He has also suggested possibly increasing the speed limit to 20 mph. and believes the city needs to be “more uniform” in terms of where the signs are placed.

-Public Trust“We’ve got to get the public trust now,” Council Member Wyatt told The Challenger. “ We’ve got to make it fair for the people we were elected to serve. I want them to trust that we

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SLOW DOWN! continued are trying to make the right decisions…..I just want people to think about the safety of our children.”

But the process, he continued has to be made fair.

Despite the glitches, people are complying more and more every daywith the school zone speed limit he noted.

“I just want them to understand that we are trying to make the right decisions (as their elected officials),” he said.

“A $400 ticket could cripple a family. We’re not trying to cripple people. We are not trying to make poor people poorer.”

The community is encouraged to attend next Tuesday’s Council meeting at 1p.m. in City Hall where Councilman Wyatt’s most recent resolution to change enforcement of the speed limit to take place during school arrival and dismissal times only, will be discussed. Citizens are also urged to voice their opinions.

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Rise Up Right Highlights in Sports

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Welcome to Rise Up Right, where we give you the best sports news and highlights, and updates taking full circle in the sports world. Thank you for your continued support....and with that being said Let's Rise Up....

XFL Scores Battlehawks 23 Dragons 16 Guardians 17 Wildcats 14 Roughnecks 27 Renegades 20 Buffalo Bulls Basketball The UB Bulls will be looking to finish out the regular season on a positive note as this past week saw The Bulls lose to Ohio 80-69 on last Tuesday and to Akron this past Saturday 86-73. The Bulls will play Miami Ohio and Bowling Green to end the regular season. The Bulls could accomplish another 20 win season with two victories before they get ready for the MAC Tournament. Jayvon Graves will look to continue to be the Bulls best player if they want to be successful in March. March Madness is on the way.

Buffalo Sabres Hockey Just when it looks like the Sabres were making a run towards turning the season around they have lost 3 straight games this past week. The Sabres this past week acquired Wayne Simmonds, who is a very good veteran that played for the Flyers and Predators. Simmonds for career averages a half a point per game with 499 points in 905 games played. The Sabres current record is 29-28-6.

NFL Combine The NFL combine has been quite an interesting spectacle to watch this offseason as the wide receiver class is stacked to the max with talent. The Buffalo Bills who need a big body wide receiver should keep their eyes on Justin Jefferson or Chase Claypool who is a 6'4" 238 pound wide receiver that ran a 4.42 in the 40 yard dash. There's only one other player in the history of the NFL that was 6'4" 230 lb and ran a 4.45. His name was Calvin Johnson aka "Megatron. Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane may catch a blessing as this talent could fall to them with the 22nd pick. Many believe the Buffalo Bills should have grabbed DK Metcalf good last year's draft who had a breakout season with the Seattle Seahawks this past season. The excitement will continue as Pro Days are quickly approaching the football world. Get Ready. Many teams will be making decisions on what they want from the draft as we are two weeks away from free agency period.

Making History with Aja Smith The WWE this week has been making history in more ways than one. Aja Smith was signed by the WWE this week making her the first African-American full-time referee in the history of the WWE. She will be refereeing matches on one of the hottest WWE brands in NXT. Aja Smith who went by the name of Aja Perera, has competed all over the US, Japan and Mexico.

Aja Smith has held tag team championships along with the SHINE Nova championship during her wrestling journey. As a huge fan of NXT, I will definitely be watching NXT even more in support of Aja Smith, the 1st African American referee in WWE. Congratulations, the wrestling world can't wait to see you on Wednesday nights.

BLACK HISTORY/WOMEN'S HISTORY continued woman to cover the White House.

Alice Dunnigan was mostly ignored during White House news conferences -- until John F. Kennedy became President. That's when Jet Magazine, in 1961, ran the headline, "Kennedy In, Negro Reporter Gets First Answer in Two Years," The first Nobel Peace Prize winner Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai became the first Black woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

An outspoken environmentalist, Maathai was honored in 2004 for standing at the "front of the fight to promote ecologically viable social, economic and cultural development in Kenya and in Africa," according to the African American Registry.

The First In Space Mae Jemison is an engineer, physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first AfricanAmerican woman to travel into space in 1992.

The First Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins in 2017 became the first openly transgender person of color elected to public office in the United States when she won a Minneapolis City Council seat.

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N.A. v. Nawaz

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF ERIE INDEX # 816068/2018 FILED: 1/16/2020 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates ERIE County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, against TARIQ NAWAZ A/K/A TARIZ NAWAZ, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, RANSOM OAKS COMMUNITY CORPORATION, CHARLESGATE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", the last two names being fictitious, said parties intended being tenants or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendant(s). 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); 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. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Joseph R. Glownia, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Erie County, granted on the 10th day of January, 2020, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Erie County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by TARIQ NAWAZ A/K/A TARIZ NAWAZ to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC, its successors and assigns, bearing date June 2, 2006 and recorded in Book 13293, Page 6489 in the County of Erie on June 2, 2006, which was modified by agreement dated October 13, 2009 and was recorded on October 30, 2015 in Liber 13743, Page 6831, and was thereafter assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by instrument dated August 13, 2015 and recorded on September 23, 2015, in Book 13738, Page 6660, said premises being known as 1304 CHARLESGATE CIRCLE, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051 (Section 28.33, Block 1, Lot 121). ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. There is due and owing to plaintiff the sum of $75,294.68, with interest thereon at 4.875% per annum from 3/1/2018. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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 or 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 non-profit 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 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at HTTP://WWW.DFS. NY.GOV. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. 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. Aldridge Pite, LLP. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, Fifteen Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30305. Our File 1092-10289B

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LLC's

-Legal NoticeASI Design Legacy LLC. Filed with SSNY on 02/03/2020. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to: 436 Berkshire Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215.

Purpose: Any lawful.

Feb. 12,19,26 Mar. 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICEJR ENTERPRISES CONSULTING LLC 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 1400 KEYCENTER Buffalo, NY 14202.

Filling date. October 4, 2019 Feb. 26 Mar. 4,11,18,25 Apr. 1 -Legal NoticeFaith Hope & Love LLC. March 5, 2020 93 Wilkes Buffalo, NY 14215, Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at: 93 Wilkes Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is to sell baked goods. No specific duration attached to LLC. March 4,11,18, 25 April 1,8

LEGAL NOTICE BID REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for LRRT Fastener and Pad Replacement Phase 10 in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meetings will be held interested firms at MCI Office upon request. Documents can be obtained by contacting acalabrese@markcerrone.com.

Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-2825245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 MBE: 3% WBE: 5% SDVOB: 1%. Proposals due to MCI by 3/10/2020 at 2:00PM.

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Hillcroft Drive Bridge Replacement PROJ# FA-5761.69-20 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways seeking sealed bids for Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Project. Sealed proposals will be received at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1404, Buffalo, NY 14202 by, and opened at, 10 am EST, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Certified check in the amount of $65,000.00 is required as bid deposit. Pre-let meeting scheduled Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10 am EST at Rath County Office Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Room 1404, Buffalo, NY. Davis Bacon Wage Rates, Local Minority, & Disadvantaged Workforce goals, NYS Apprenticeship, and DBE goals may be required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http: //www2.erie. gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

LEGAL NOTICE BID COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Erie Community College Campus-wide 2019 Replacement of Emergency Generators PROJECT NO. 2019-999-03 Separate Sealed bids for: Electrical and Plumbing work for above project will be received by County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local & Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

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LEGAL NOTICE BID

Transportation providers and other interested parties are hereby notified that Erie County Department of Senior Services, 95 Franklin St, 13th Floor, Buffalo, New York 14202, is applying for $1,813,455.00, under section 5310 of Chapter 53 of Title 49, United States Code, for capital, operating and management expenses for providing transportation to residents within Erie County, New York to meet the needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

The purpose of this notice is to invite interested parties to participate in the development of proposed grant project(s) and in the provision of enhanced transportation services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

Please Contact Michael Saccomanno at (716) 858-6921 within 15 days of this public notice to request a copy of the project(s) proposed.

Comments on proposed projects must come to Eri

COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 2020 Loby Renovations PROJECT NO. 2020-818-01 Separate sealed bids for: General and Electrical Construction work for above project will be received

by County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on Friday, March 20, 2020, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local & Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 25LU1721, LRRT - Fastener & Pad Replacement Phase 10, Bid No. E-556R due on March 12, 2020 at 10am. www.nftaengineering.com LEGAL NOTICE BID NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 4947 - JETBRIDGE TERM CONSULTANT 4948 - HVAC ROOFTOP REPLACEMENT Download Bids from www.nfta.com LEGAL NOTICE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for BMHA Job 19-20-CF Exterior Repairs at Langfield Homes & Roof Replacement at Martha Mitchell Community Center, 35 Tower St at Kenfield Homes for the following Prime Contracts: •19-20S-CF Site Work at Langfield Homes •19-20GC-CF Roofing/Siding at Langfield Homes & Roofing at Martha Mitchell Center, Kenfield Homes The Prebid Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM, local time, with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting.

Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All bid forms must be filled out and returned.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set.

Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

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

Dated: March 4, 2020

LEGAL NOTICE BID NOTICE OF INVITATION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Proposals are requested by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Di-vision of Sewerage Management (DEP/DSM) for engineering consultant services required for the Lackawanna WRRF- Ammonia Removal Pilot Study Project. The top rated respondent will be se-lected to enter into an agreement with the County of Erie for these services.

In accordance with Local Law No. 6, proposals are hereby invited for the subject project. Proposals are to be submitted in the exact format detailed in the request for proposal (RFP). Pro-posals will be due April 9, 2020 by 4:00 P.M. An optional preproposal meeting will be held in the conference room of the Southtowns Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, Buffalo, NY 14219 at 11:00 A.M. on March 17, 2020 for the purpose of discussing the project with prospective re-spondents.

The DEP/DSM emphasizes that declining to respond at any step of the procurement pro-cess prior to selection will not hinder firms from being solicited for future jobs.

To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) guidelines, please visit the following website on or after March 05, 2020: http:// www2.erie.gov/purchasing/index. php?q=requests-proposals-ampconstruction-bids. Alternatively, you may call (716) 858-8383 or email beth.pfalzer@erie.gov if you would like to request a hardcopy.

This invitation does not commit Erie County Sewer District No. 6, Erie County, or its DEP to accept any priced proposal, nor does it obligate Erie County for any costs associated with pre-paring or submitting proposals.

BY: Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Erie County Department of Environment & Planning Division of Sewerage Management Dated: 2/26/2020 Published: 3/4/2020

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D/B/A CHAMPIION MORTGAGE V. WIEDEMAN

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF ERIE – NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, -against- Leah Wiedeman a/k/a Leah R. Wiedeman a/k/a Leah Wiedemann; if living, and if he/she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally 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 America Internal Revenue Service CCP Lien Unit; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Citibank, N.A.; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendants-Index No. 813301/2019. 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 the Complaint.

That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated February 10, 2020. 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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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. 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 non-profit 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 1-800-269-0990 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, AJSC dated February 10, 2020. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 12910 Deerfield Drive, Sardinia, NY 14134 located at Section 326.06 Block 1 and Lot 34.1 Dated: February 11, 2020 Filed: February 12, 2020 Pincus Law Group, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Margaret Burke Tarab, Esq., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 (516) 699-8902.

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St. John’s Lodge No. 16 Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons re-dedication of Lodge: 11 a.m.

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St. John’s Lodge No. 16 Announces Major Events Rededication Ceremony Will Mark Completion of Major Renovation and Beautification of It’s Lodge. Annual Masters’ Ball Will be Historic

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t 11am on Saturday, March 14th St. John’s Lodge No. 16 Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons will celebrate the re-dedication of its cornerstone and Lodge, located at 17 Kingsley St. This event marks the culmination of major renovation and beautification projects undertaken under the leadership of Worshipful Master Tony "Solo" Hearst, who was recently named "Worshipful Master of the Year." He was selected out of 66 Prince Hall Lodges throughout New York State.

Also, on this historic day at 6p.m. St. John’s will host its annual Masters’ Ball at the Marriott Hotel, located at 1340 Millersport Highway. In attendance for these events will be the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of N.Y. Walter C. King Jr. and the official staff of the Grande Lodge of the

SUNDAY SUPPER • EVERY SUNDAY • 11:00AM – 4:00PM ROYALTY: Pictured left Master Tony "Solo" Hearst, who was recently named "Worshipful Master of the Year." Pictured right , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of N.Y. Walter C. King Jr.

State of N. Y. Their presence will be a historical first for St. Johns Lodge and the 7th Masonic District of which St. Johns is affiliated.

St. John’s history began in 1865 and continues in 2020.

The 155 year history of St. John’s members has contributed to major historical events such as the "Niagara Movement" the precursor

to the present day NAACP, Colored Musicians Club and the Nash Museum.. St. John’s has a long history of local charitable contributions specifically providing scholarships for students, community philanthropy, meals and clothing to the needy as well as opening the lodge to the homeless to take showers. St. Johns is one of the oldest organizations in the City of Buffalo.

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