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“Classical Stars of Tomorrow” Muhammad School of Music Prepares for This Weekend’s Annual Recital POLITICS

A New Sheriff Coming to Town?

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The (Buffalo) Billion Dollar Question PG. 11

NATIONAL BLACK AIDS/HIV AWARENESS DAY

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Stop Killi’n Start Chill’n Anniversary T-Shirt Affair

*The Stop Kill’n Start Chill’n organization will host its 5th Anniversary TShirt Affair on Saturday, January 28 at the Edgerton Center, 341 Backus Street from 2-6 p.m. Dinner will be served at the free event.

Bronze Collective Theatre Fest

*The Bronze Collective Theatre Fest will be held from Feb. 20 to 26, at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Ave. in Rochester. at 7:30 p.m. nightly with drama, dance, spoken word, storytelling and gospel music. For tickets or more details , call Mood Makers Books at (585) 271-7010 or go to www.MUCCC.org

“Expressions of King’s Legacy” Event

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*Rochester Institute of Technology has announced CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will be the keynote speaker for the school’s annual Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration, Thursday, Jan. 26 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in RIT’s Gordon Field House and Activities Center.

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2017 AFRIKAN AMERICAN HERITAGE EVENTS The following events are presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee. For more information, call 585-428-9857 or email blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov. Or go to www.cityofrochester.gov/bhm

Wed-Feb. 1 - “Annual Gospel Hour”- City Hall Atrium-30 Church Street12:15-pm 1:15pm. Gospel Performances by Leadership Academy for Young Men. Thur-Feb. 2 - “Annual Evening of Art & Jazz” -City Hall Atrium-30 Church Street-5:30-7:00pm.

Wed-Feb. 8 - “Annual Gospel Hour” -City Hall Atrium-30 Church Street-12:15pm1:15pm. Gospel performances by Omega Male Select Choir.

Wed-Feb. 15 - “Annual Gospel Hour” - City Hall Atrium-30 Church Street12:15pm-1:15pm.

Gospel performances by School of the Arts Gospel Choir & Jazz Ensemble.

Wed-Feb. 22 - “Annual Gospel Hour” - City Hall Atrium-30 Church Street12:15pm-1:15pm.

Gospel performances by Julius Dicks & Company.

Del Lago Resort & Casino Job Fair in City Hall Yields Successful Results for Rochester Residents Mayor Lovely A. Warren and Jeff Babinski, executive vice president and general manager at del Lago Resort & Casino, announced recently that nearly 115 people were offered jobs, joined dealer school or were invited to follow up with interested departments as a result of the del Lago Resort & Casino/ Vanpool Job Fair that was held at City Hall.

“We are thrilled that the Job Fair was such a success and we are looking forward to launching our new Vanpool Program, which will help our citizens find good-paying jobs beyond the limits of public transportation,” said Mayor Warren. “I want to thank del Lago for bringing its recruiters to City Hall and helping us bring this opportunity to our citizens. This is the kind of outside-of-the-box thinking that will help us create more jobs, safer, more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities for our citizens.” The Seneca County destination, opens Feb. 1. Residents will be able to use the City’s new Vanpool ridesharing program to help with the commute.

Individuals that did not have the chance to apply in person during the Rochester event are encouraged to apply online at www.dellagoresort.com/now-hiring or visit del Lago’s Employment Center at 20 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, NY. Applicants that are interested in vanpools should visit www.cityofrochester.gov/vanpool.

World of Inquiry Soccer Team Receives Award The Boys Varsity Soccer Team at the World of Inquiry School No. 58 will receive an award from the Rochester Board of Education on Thursday, January 26 for their outstanding athletic abilities and academic performance. The “Yes We Can” Award will be presented to the team at 6:00PM, just prior to the monthly Board Business meeting.

Falcons & Patriots make it to The Super Bowl

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es it’s nice to have some new blood coming to Super Bowl 51!

The Atlanta Falcons will make their second franchise appearance ever (keep in mind the Buffalo Bills made it to four straight Super Bowls) in Super Bowl 51 after a serious beat down of the Green Bay Packers. The Falcons will be led by an outstanding offense featuring QB Matt Ryan throwing the ball to receivers Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and Taylor Gabriel just name a few of their offensive weapons.

One of the biggest off season moves made by the Falcons was picking up former Cleveland Brown all-pro center Alex Mack. The Falcons realized they needed to solidify their offensive line with a proven veteran player. The Bills could have cut Center Eric Wood and replaced him a year ago with Ryan Gory, who is playing much better at that position.

What would a Super Bowl team be without a former Buffalo Bill playing a significant role on their team? This year is no different with offensive lineman Andy Levritre. Andy is another ex-Bills player who should not have been let go after playing out his first four years in league as one of our better guards on the team. But like so many ex-Bill players, the front office decided not to lock him up to a long term contract in his third year GEORGE instead of waiting until the final year of his contract. The Buffalo Bills RADNEY have a front office nightmare of not signing quality players in their third year instead of waiting to the final year of their rookie contract without giving the player a good offer. The Bills make the kind of financial offers to players that other teams can easily beat, making it quite easy for a player to leave for another team. Our front office needs to be more progressive with contracts and get more aggressive on signing our best young players.

Tom Brady and New England Patriots are no strangers to Super Bowl games and make a record 9th appearance on Sunday, February 5th. This is shaping up to be a good match up.

Please follow myself and Mighty OBA Patrick Freeman on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and periscope live from Houston, TX starting this coming Sunday evening January 29th. We will have all the news you can use from Houston. Check out additional articles and photos online at thechallengernews.com.

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AREA BRIEFS Services Set for Granddaughter of Radford Services for the granddaughter of community activist Sam Radford, 14-year-old Aniyah Lewis, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at True Bethel Baptist Church on E. Ferry starting with a 10 a.m. wake followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Aniyah was one of four teens involved in a horrific car accident last week on Kensington Avenue near Grider when a car driven by 17year-old Zaire Abernathy crashed into a tree and split in half. Zaire was killed on impact. Two other 14 year old girls were also seriously injured.

Legislator Barbara Miller Williams to recognize Eva Doyle As Erie County Legislature’s Citizen of the Month Congratulations to Mrs. Eva M. Doyle on being recognized

by Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams as Erie County Legislature's Citizen of the month for January 2017. The recognition ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 26, at 1:45pm in Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street.

Mrs. Doyle, an exceptional lifelong resident of the 1st Legislative District, is founder and President of the Emslie Street Block Club. A local historian, she has dedicated her career to educating the community through her "Eye on History" weekly column and radio show.

A New Sheriff Coming to Town?

Bernard “Bernie” Tolbert confirmed last week that he has a strong interest in running for the office of Erie County Sheriff.

The Buffalo native would be challenging Republican incumbent Timothy B. Howard for that seat later this year.

He said he has the background and experience in security work and law enforcement to make a good candidate.

Tolbert , a former special agent in charge of the FBI's Buffalo office and 2013 Democratic candidate for mayor, has indicated that he expects to make an official announcement soon.

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Developing a Community Plan for the Next Mayor of Buffalo is Topic of Open Conversation and Dialogue Legislator Betty Jean Grant and We Are Women Warriors will host an open conversation and dialogue on the topic of developing a community plan for the next Mayor of Buffalo.

The discussion will take place on Wednesday, February 1 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. All city residents are encouraged to attend. All potential candidates for mayor are scheduled to be invited.

For more information call 894-0914 or 602-5877.

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Mayor Brown signs Buffalo Opportunity Agenda.

Mayor Brown Unveils Phase Two Of The Buffalo Opportunity Agenda Anounces City is Seeking Operator for Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center

Last week Mayor Byron W. Brown announced the next phase of building a city of opportunity for all residents by launching the Buffalo Opportunity Agenda. This next phase focuses on improving conditions for minority and women owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and minorities and female workers. The Opportunity Agenda will also include several executive orders that bolster equity in contracting and hiring opportunities in New York State’s second largest city, as well as the formation of the City of Buffalo Contract Compliance Committee and the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for an operator of the Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center.

“A healthy and diverse business sector and ensuring employment opportunities for all City residents is critically important to continuing Buffalo’s economic renaissance,” said Mayor Brown, noting that a part of his Opportunity Agenda establishes a “First Source” hiring policy for major economic development and Public Works projects and encourages selection of professional services firms that have demonstrated efforts to partner with Minority and Women Business Enterprises and diversity in hiring. “The changes included in this plan reflect my ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity in our City.”

Other policy changes include: •The incorporation of additional scoring into City RFP/RFQ processes for Professional Services, giving points to firms and businesses that have demonstrated MBE/WBE pro-

grams and policies and the presence of minorities and women in their workforce.

•The development of City Human resources program to continue the practice of City job advertising in all communities and, where possible, in various languages, to ensure a diverse applicant pool and a diverse City workforce that mirrors the city’s population.

•Encouraging the participation and reducing the stigma of individuals returning to the area from incarceration by officially utilizing the term “Returning Citizen’, instead of “Ex-Offender” or “Ex-Convict”. The Mayor has also renamed the ReEntry program at the Buffalo Employment & Training Center, the R.I.S.E. – ReIntegration Services for Employment program to reflect this change.

•Lastly, the Mayor has created the City of Buffalo Contract Compliance Committee to monitor the progress of these policy changes.

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Ramses the Great: Black Man of the Nile and Pride of Africa

Ramses the Great reigned in Ancient Egyt (Kmt) from 1279 to 1213 BCE, more than 3200 years ago. His reign was a time of power and prosperity for the people of Africa’s Nile Valley. The sixty-seven year reign of Ramses the Great was for Kmt an era of general prosperity, stable government and extensive building projects. An­cient deities like Ptah, Re and Set were elevated to high status. The adoration of Amen was restored and his priests reinstated. Major wars were fought with the Libyans, Hittites and their allies. Wondrous temples from Nubia to the Egyp­ tian Delta were carved out of the naked cliffs.

Splendid tombs in the hills of western Waset and Abydos were constructed, renovated and beautified. The new Egyptian city of Pi-Ramses made its impressive debut.

-Runoko Rashidi, Historian

Buffalo Citizens to Call for Transparency & Civilian Oversight in Policing At a time when public distrust of law enforcement is often underscored by viral video clips capturing alarming confrontations, concerned citizens of Buffalo are taking action to establish effective civilian oversight of the Buffalo Police Department.

Buffalo has a Commission on Citizens’ Rights and Community Relations that’s supposed to keep an eye on the police and let the public review cases of potential police misconduct or brutality. An analysis by Buffalo’s Justice & Opportunity Coalition, however, finds that the Commission currently lacks real independence and isn’t functioning to its potential.

On Tuesday, members of the Justice & Opportunity Coalition and other concerned citizens converged at a meeting of the Common Council’s Police Oversight Committee to demand transparency, truly independent civilian oversight, and community power in Buffalo.

“Nationally, people are organizing every day to create commissions like the one we have here, and are facing huge obstacles,” said James Lopez of VOICE-Buffalo and the Justice & Opportunity Coalition. “To see that Buffalo already has one, and it is not being utilized at all, is truly a missed opportunity. It shows the rest of the country how seriously we take policing issues.”

“What we are asking is very simple,” said Geary Lofton, a resident of Buffalo’s Masten District. “We are asking that the city follow through with their responsibilities that are listed in the city charter.”

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UB Educational Opportunity Center to Host Special Event in Honor of Black History Month Wednesday February 1 Program Features “The Auction Block” A Dramatic Presentation by Local Playwright Marie Mullen Performed

by The Mt. Olive Theater Ministry The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is hosting a special event in honor of Black History Month and invites the community to join us. Our event will be held on Wednesday, February 1st. at EOC 555 Ellicott Street. The evening’s activities will include a networking reception beginning at 5pm. The program further includes a videographic and interpretive dance presentation, and a “Moment in History.”A special highlight of the evening will feature a gripping presentation of the “The Auction Block” – a dramatic scene written by local playwright, Marie Mullen, from her searing and powerful play “Sit Down Servant, Vengeance is Mine.”

Families that attend this Black History Month event at the EOC will come away informed, enlightened and inspired as they honor this annual observance. EOC invites you to share this information with your family and friends and consider joining us. We are especially interested in getting young adults, 20-somethings and interested others to attend our event. Register at eoc.buffalo.edu and click the “Register for Events” icon. Activities are planned for younger children as well at our event.

We anticipate that seating will fill up quickly and invite you to sign up promptly. Join us for Black History Month at the EOC!

EOC• 555 Ellicott Street Networking 5-6 p.m. • Program 6-7:30 PM Visit eoc.buffalo.edu to register for all events!

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Welcome to 2017!

appy New Year, Family! We trust that the last month was good for you. Ours was filled with family, friendship, fun and a focus on the life-affirming principles of a productive Kwanzaa celebration. The principles: Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith were emphasized as principles to be honored all yearlong.

I took the time to reflect upon the topics that were highlighted during 2016 at our monthly meetings and I was both saddened and encouraged. The Restorative Justice Developer, our Program Director, BaBa Eng, is still hard at work, sharing information about Restorative Justice Practices. 2016 saw two more “peace hubs” being established and the total number of individuals being trained in restorative practices reaching 70 trainees who are capable of facilitating peace circles and peace conferences.

Topics that we have highlighted in the past were emphasized again. Positive movement in these areas has been slow as many in the general public fail to view them as critical issues until an issue “hits home”: solitary confinement, juvenile justice, recidivism, and mental health during incarceration KARIMA and reentry. Needless to say, we have work to do as prisoners and formerly incarcerated people tend to be marginalized and stereotyped. During 2016, AMIN we featured eleven guest speakers who helped us to reach a better understanding of the ways in which the criminal justice system functions, too often ignoring the importance of valuing an individual’s humanity. Prisoners are people, too.

As I am typing this, I am remembering those guest speakers who volunteered their time and energy to talk to us about their prison experience. They also shared what they have encountered since their release. Some of our guest speakers have never been to prison. These were young people working hard to help others avoid the traps that sometimes lead to incarceration. Among our speakers, we also hosted two clergy people, a teacher, and a former councilman who all talked about crime-generative factors (such as drugs, high unemployment, and poor health care) that have led to crime in this community.

Our next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo, from 7:00 to 9:00pm. We will have a guest speaker who has been with us in the past. Alfonso “Fonz” Carter, a native of Niagara Falls, NY, has a gift when it comes to connecting with the youth and the streets through music. As a hip-hop artist, he shares the stories of his life, talking about his youth, his drug selling days, and the 2004 arrest that resulted when the FBI and the Amherst police, working together, brought his street journey to a halt. He also talks about finding his true identity during his incarceration. “Fonz” is an entrepreneur with a clothing line that features his distinctive label and post-incarceration attitude, “Brand New Life.” Hear about the twists and turns that led him to a brand new life and be inspired. For more information, contact Karima Amin, 716-834-8438 or karimatells@yahoo. com; or BaBa Eng, 716-491-5319.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Community Meeting Will Highlight NBLCA of Buffalo’s Observation of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day February 7

NYS Health Alert on the Rise of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Erie County Topic of Urgent Discussion

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he National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLACA) of Buffalo will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Tuesday, February 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Avenue with a community meeting and panel discussion on the troubling rise in HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in Erie County.

According to the New York State Department of Health, new diagnoses of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in residents of Erie County increased nearly 20% in 2015 . The number of reported new diagnoses in 2016 are on pace to match 2015. Additionally, Erie County has an 89% increase I syphilis cases; a 49% increase in Gonorrhea cases and 864 diagnoses of Chlamydia cases in zip code 14215 alone!

The panel, moderated by Rev. Kinzer M. Pointer, will include LaVonne Ansari, PhD., CEO, Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.; Assunta R. Ventresca, RN, MSN, Director of Health Related Services, Buffalo Public School District; George F. Nicholas, Pastor, Lincoln Memorial Unit-

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ed Methodist church; and Dr. Raul Vazquez, MD, FAAFP, Founder and CEO of Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN).

-What the Data Shows The Department of Health’s advisory cited the following: *Men accounted for 76% of new HIV diagnoses in 2015-16 with 68% of male cases documented to occur among men who have sex with men (MSM). Eleven percent of cases have documented injection drug use, including 13% of female cases. *Among female cases, 10% were newly diagnosed while pregnant. Half of the newly diagnosed cases are non-Hispanic Black, a third are non-Hispanic White, and 15% are Hispanic.

Notably, 18% of females and 29% of males diagnosed in 2015-16 were under the age of 25 at the time of diagnosis.

While the number of new HIV diagnoses has risen, persons may be diagnosed years after their infection, so new diagnoses do not necessarily mean that transmissions are increased or that transmissions are occurring from one individual. *Additionally, the number of early syphilis and gonorrhea

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cases in Erie County increased 89% and 49% respectively from 2014 to 2015. While the number of cases in New York State, excluding New York City, increased during the same time period, it was not at the magnitude seen in Erie County (27%, and 32%, respectively). *In 2015, Erie County ranked second for syphilis and chlamydia case rates per 100,000 residents of all counties in New York State (excluding NYC) and third for gonorrhea. * Rates of HIV and STD co-infection were high, with 14% of the 2015-16 Erie County HIV cases having a diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis of any stage. Also, 33% of Erie County HIV cases have a known history of STD infections. This is of concern because of the strong connection between untreated STDs and HIV transmission.

Rev. Frank Bostic is NBLCA of Buffalo Affiliate Chair.

For more information contact Avery T. Bates at (716)9869199 ext. 6400 or abates@nblca.org

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FAITH & FAMILY

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DeLaine Waring AME is Site of “From Homicide to Healing Ecumenical Prayer Service The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Action Network (NAN) will hold its 4th Annual “From Homicide to Healing Ecumenical Prayer Service” Saturday, January 28 USHER’S MARCH! The Buffalo Church Ushers Association stepped lively across the stage at Kleinhan’s during the Cityfrom 12 noon to 2 p.m. at DeLaine Waring AME Church, Wide Martin Luther King Day celebration in front of a spirited and appreciative audience. One beautiful sister, however, had 608 Swan Street . some serious moves as she stepped a bit livelier than her peers to the delight and applause from the crowd! Third Eye Photos Various elected and appointed officials, representatives from the Buffalo Police Department , business and community leaders, clergy and ECMC Trauma Chaplin(s) will join EVENTS.. family, friends and loved ones of homicide victims at the *Tabernacle Charities Inc. will host a Valentine dinner event. and Fur Fashion Show Feb. 10 at Statler City, 107 Delaware On January 29, Mount Olive Baptist Free and open to the public, the service commemorates and from 5-10 p.m. Mayor Byron Brown will be honored. For supports the families in an effort to promote constructive Church will be celebrating 50 Years tickets and info (716) 510-4139 or (716) 5-74-5301. dialogue and ongoing encouragement and healing for those of Praise featuring The Souls Of Solomon with a tribute to: The Gos*Dr. James A. Lewis And Miracle Missions Church will whose lives have been permanently altered by the loss of a host its “Annual Valentine’s Social” and Lip Sync Battle, loved one due to violence. Family members and friends of pel 6 featuring Dea, Carl Huntly and February 10 @6 p.m. at the Grapevine Restaurant, 333 homicide are invited to attend as our featured guests. We an appearance by D Mott. at Mount Dick RD. Cost $50.00, for tickets please contact 913-0941 will acknowledge the life and legacy of the victims while Olive Baptist Church 701 E. Delaproviding support, motivation, and encouragement for healvan Ave. at 5pm. Admission is free. *Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra perform during services in ing.

Additional information is available at (716) 299-8299 William Gillison(pictured) is Pastor honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on On Jan. 29, at 9:30 Pastor Charles H. Walker is of Mount Olive Baptist. a.m. at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St. and at or BFLONAN@gmail.com president of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NAN. 10:30 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St.

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MAYOR BROWN /BEVERLY GRAY CENTER

continued suggestions to the Mayor to ensure success. The committee will also create a mentor-protégé program that provides incentives to majority business that mentor minority and women-owned businesses.

-The Beverly Gray Business Exchange The Brown administration also released an RFP seeking a program operator for the Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center, who will be tasked with program delivery which includes hiring, employing and managing staff. The center, named after the first African American Woman elected Councilmember-at-Large for the City of Buffalo, is a comprehensive one stop small business technical resource center developed to support Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (“SDVOB”), and small businesses in the City of Buffalo and WNY region.

The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center already has tenants. The following businesses are located in the Center: Compliance and Administrative Services of New York; Excelsior Growth Fund/New York Business Development Corporation; PathStone Capital; Mustard Seed World Consulting; Small Business Development Center; Urban Equity Management Group “The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center is designed to be a one-stop-shop resource center for minority and women-owned small businesses in Buffalo,” said Attorney Acea Mosey of Mosey Associates LLP. “This center will aide local businesses in finding M/WBEs to help meet the city’s M/WBE goals.”

“I am encouraged by Mayor Brown’s efforts and commitment to enhance and expand access to employment opportunities to the citizens of Buffalo. His message truly resonates with the faculty, students and staff at Buffalo State College where diversity and inclusion rank high among our core values. We applaud the mayor’s efforts and commend him for his visionary actions in these Executive Orders,” said Katherine Conway-Turner, Buffalo State College (SUNY) President.

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Muhammad School of Music Presents The Annual Classical Stars of Tomorrow Recital

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uhammad School of Music (MSOM) will host the Annual Classical Stars of Tomorrow Recital Sunday, January 29, at 3 p.m.

The recital will take place in the Auditorium of the Aloma D. Johnson Charter School at 15 Jewett Parkway. Advanced ticket sales are $10 General admission and Children 8 and under Free (Recital Day General Admission $15). This year's program will include performances by the gifted and talented students of MSOM, the MSOM Chamber Players, a special performance by MSOM founder and director Maestro Henri L. Muhammad, and a ballet dance pre-

sentation by Buffalo’s own National Ambassador for Brown Girls Do Ballet, Inc. Amirah Muhammad. Come join us as we celebrate the musical accomplishments of some of Buffalo’s finest Youth. For tickets and information about the school and classes please call or write to: Muhammad School of Music, 617 Main Street, Suite 105, Buffalo, New York (716)570-5064; Email: info@muhammadschoolofmusic.netor visitwww.muhammadschoolofmusic.net MSOM is now enrolling students for its Winter-Spring Music Session 2017. Music instruction for Violin, Viola, Cello Guitar, Piano, Voice, and other instruments is available for students age 2 through adult, including the

world renown Kindermusik Program. All playing abilities are welcome. Start your musical journey today!

Muhammad School of Music (MSOM) has been enriching the community with music since 1999.

The school serves students from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, Toronto (Canada), in addition to students who travel into Buffalo from all over the country. MSOM also provides violin classes at numerous schools throughout the City of Buffalo and community outreach programs.

The MSOM Chamber Players and Maestro Henri Star Muhammad have performed nationwide, and have appeared in several television, radio, newspaper, and magazine features, as well as, CD and Video recording projects. MSOM and Henri Star Muhammad have been the recipients of numerous awards and recognition, and have entertained the company and collaborated with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, Jadakiss, Beverly Johnson, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Herbie Hancock, Stepha-nie Mills, Beverly Todd, Bill Cosby, the Stradivari Society, and the Buffalo Philhar-monic Orchestra.

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Maestro Henri L. Muhammad (right) and members of MSOM, during at the 2015 Gateways Music Festival in Rochester, N.Y.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Flo Rida On Stage at New del Lago Resort and Casino Rapper Flo Rida will perfom at del-Lago Resort and Casino, Feb. 11, one of Upstate New York’s newest casinos okayed by Albany late last year. The Las Vegas style del Lago is scheduled to open February 1.

Del Lago sits right off Thruway Exit 41, half way between Syracuse and Rochester in Seneca County. The main venue will feature gaming, restaurants and The Vine, a 2,500 seat concert and event center, will also feature a 205 room hotel, complete with a 10,000 square foot spa set to open in the Fall of 2017.

The casino will feature about 2,000 slot machines, 85 table games, a poker room., two restaurants and a buffet.

Del Lago Executive Vice President and General Manager Jeff Babinski says the plan is to have shows and events at ‘The Vine’ on a regular basis.

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ON STAGE *Will Holton's Love Cadenza Part 3@ The METROPOLITAN Entertainment Complex 1670 Main Street

Sat, Feb 18, @ 8:00 PM – Sun, Feb 19 @ 2:00 AM THE LIVE CONCERT with performances Erinn Benning, Joey Diggs, Mia Riot, Brian Freeman, Lindsay Niccs, Nikki C. Hicks, Maya Satterwhite, Tifani, Will Holton and from Hartford Connecticut - Doobie Powell (with Kevin Powell, Billy Powell and Alphaeus Bennett) Hosted by SalleyNycole AFTER PARTY with 2 of Buffalos Best spinning for you DJ Wire (Brice Beathley) & DJ CPerfect tickets on sale now call 716.704.5400 or visit Doris Records 286 E. Ferry

*SENECA NIAGARA CASINO Tickets start at $45 THE ISLEY BROTHERS Saturday, March 11at 8PM Tickets start at $35 *Brazilian choro Ricardo Freire will perform on clarinet :7:30 p.m. Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall at Rockwell Hall Buffalo State College Tickets $10.

Students with ID can receive free tickets from the Rockwell Hall Box Office.

Call (716) 878-6401 or visit http://music.buffalostate. edu.

*The Jazz Embassy Cafe with Melodic Love Therapist FragranceandJuan Cosmic Energy Sunday, January 29, at Phenomenal Xpressions 517 Main Street 4 til 8:p.m.

Admission is $10 Call FragranceandJuan at 716-253-1404 for tickets.

“IN IT TO WIN IT” TOUR

” Charlie Wilson will bring his “In It To Win It” Tour to Buffalo’s KeyBank Center at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 featuring Fantasia, Johnny Gill and Solero. Tickets are $49.50 - $103 and available at the KeyBank Center box office, tickets.com and charge by phone at 888-223-6000. For more information call 855-4444.

see you at the events!

*Feb 10 The Dopeness Project Concert Series: Hip Hop & Heels An all female lineup of performers and an all female cypher to close the show. 9pm at Milkie's On Elmwood, 522 *FRIDAY MARCH 10 Friday Night Laughs Pres- Elmwood Avenue. entsThe NY Kings Comedy *SENECA NIAGARA Tour starring Capone Lee, CASINO AN EVENING Rob Stapleton, Talent Harris, WITH KENNY “BABYDrew Fraser and Mark Vier- FACE” EDMONDS aTwo Shows: Saturday, February 11, 2017 7:30pm and 10pm 21+ at 8:00 PM

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Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com •Januar y 25, 2017

King Center Charter School To Host City-Wide Event Aimed At Exposing Buffalo Students & Families To School Options At Historically Black Colleges WHO: King Center Charter School with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc GPO & XEO Chapters; students in grades 7-12 invited, and parents welcome.

WHAT: The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Think Tank WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2017. 10am-3pm WHERE: King Center Charter School, 156 Newburgh Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

King Center Charter School’s Gizelle Stokes said: “At King Center, our motto is: ‘The Road to College begins in Kindergarten’. We’ve partnered with our nation’s first black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, who has a Think HBCU initiative to create exposure for students locally about Historically Black Colleges and Universities as an option for post secondary study. This is a great event for students and families who want to find out more about the colleges and universities which may be the right fit for them after graduation.”

For the second year, King Center Charter School is hosting a free event open to all Buffalo students in grades 7-12 who are interested in learning more about Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country, as well as navigating the college admission process.

Visuals will include: Buffalo State College’s West African Drum Experience group at 10:30am. Additionally, there will then be two majorette performances, as well as musical performances throughout the morning.

The school will be hosting the event on Saturday, February 4. The goal is to expose students to a variety of postsecondary school options, as well as the college admissions process. Parents are welcome. This is a free event and lunch will be served.

For more information, please contact King Center Charter School’s Gizelle Stokes at 716-891-7912 ext 270 or gstokes@kccs.org.

Register students here: https://aka2ndannualhbcuthinktank. eventbrite.com

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 Gary L. Milton Scholarship and the Atheria Ware Community Leadership Award!

The honors were presented at the Fruit Belt United Inc. Gary L. Milton annual awards banquet at the McCoy Convention Center in November. Scholarship recipients included Ashley Sanders and Nadia Jackson who received $500 each. The Leadership Award winner was Khoron burton-Ferguson

who received $250.

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Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com • January 25,,2017

Secret and Unequal!

Don’t Believe the Lie!

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o, the Buffalo News has decided to take the six School Board member majority to task, as does Board member Larry Quinn, for supposedly holding a “secret meeting” with our attorney. But, where was the Editorial Board of the News in 2014 when the then Board majority, comprised of Larry Quinn, Carl Paladino, Patti Pearce, James Sampson and Jay McCarthy, hired Donald Ogilvie as Superintendent, without the involvement or the knowledge of the four minority members? Mr. Ogilvie’s appointment as Superintendent was already à fait accompli when he was brought to the first meeting of the new Board and voted in by the 5 member majority over the objections of the minority members. Not only did this appointment result from secret meetings of that Board majority, BARBARA Mr. Ogilvie and a Board attorney but this NEVERGOLD unethical and illegal maneuver was never called out or condemned by the News.

So much for the Editor’s irate observations and sham watchdog reporting when it comes to the ethical or legal actions of this current Board majority. Secret meetings and decision making was a hallmark of the old Board. Yet, even when pointed out, those Board members were not singled out, admonished for not playing fair or for “insulting the voters” as the News does in their January 23rd. editorial.

Contrary to this editorial or the comments of the oppositional Board members; the meeting was neither secret nor illegal. In fact, Mr. Paladino knew about the meeting because one of his Board cohorts, who attended the meeting, breached confidentiality to inform him. There was no attempt to hide the fact that a meeting was taking place; it was held in the Board room, during the day, with the knowledge of staff. Members met with their attorney to receive legal advice in the matter of the petition to request Mr. Paladino’s removal from the Board. Following their reporter’s re-search, the News’ article (January 22) had to admit that the members were following legal protocol in the conduct of this meeting: “When The News contacted Freeman, he said that elected boards are allowed to meet privately to seek legal advice without publishing notice of the meeting to the public.” (January 22, 2017) In spite of the facts to the contrary, a day later the News resorts to name-calling to bolster their claims of wrong-doing by the six Board members calling us “chickenhearts” and “cowards”. Talk about being disingenuous! The Buffalo News has never been supportive of the minority/Minority members of the Board. This editorial is another in a series of editorials that have been thinly veiled attacks on our accomplishments, our competence, and our commitment to the children. Chickenhearts! Who even uses that word anymore? Cowards?! HARDLY! We are six working class women, taking on men of means and choosing to seize and maintain the “moral high ground”. Our wealth and our strength come from the support of thousands of men, women and children of all ages, races and backgrounds and national origins, who are standing with us, against intolerance, against racism, against misogyny, against homophobia, against xenophobia and against the distorted and biased editorials of news organizations masquerading as “fair and balanced” publications. We call ourselves, “Upstanders”, and will continue to confront bullying whether from individuals or mega organizations attempting to shape public opinion.

These comments are my opinion and not made in my capacity as the Buffalo Board of Education President.

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper

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The (Buffalo) Billion Dollar Question...

Another look at the planned inclusion of the East Side of Buffalo in Phase II of the Buffalo Billions Project : Is it enough to improve our neighborhood commercial strips?

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ecently, it has been brought to our attention that the East Side of Buffalo has been included in the Buffalo Billion Phase 11 funding plan before the state legislature. If approved $60 million dollars will be invested for several East Buffalo initiatives that are being considered for this 2017 budget year.

That’s the good part.

The bad part is there are several other high priced initiatives in this so called money pot that Buffalo’s Eastside must compete with. These East Buffalo initiatives include funding for capital improvements to the Central Terminal and Dr. Martin Luther King Park; a homesteading program to encourage people to buy existing homes and, finally, investing in unnamed commercial corridors.

The truth is that when you are talking about fixing up aging infrastructure, redeveloping a park and fixing up commercial corridors like Jefferson, E. Delavan and Broadway, it is going to take more than $60 million dollars for the business districts, let alone lumping these projects together in this too small pot with other initiatives and not increasing the funding allocations to pay for them.

The total additional funding request by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the state legisGRANT lators for the upcoming budget is $500 million dollars. That’s is a lot of money.

However to put the Eastside, which has not benefitted from the other two billion dollar allocations (Buffalo Public Schools in 2003 and SolarCity and the Medical Corridors in 2015), in a package with several other projects is mind is boggling, especially when the other requests include, for example, the conversion of the Scajaquada Expressway to a low speed parkway ($30 million); extending the Metro Rail to DL&W Terminal ( $20 million) ; funding a study (mind you, a study) to see where to put a new train station in Buffalo ($25 million); support for the 43 North project ($40 million) and improvement to Darwin Martin House & Graycliff Estate a($10 million).The rest of the remaining $325 million dollar seem to be slated for cities, town and villages outside of Buffalo.

There have been rumors and signals that the request for this additional money, that will clearly allow Buffalo two and one half bites of the ‘billion dollar apple’, may have a difficult time being supported by those politicians in Albany who feel that the city has gotten more than its fair share. That may be true but try convincing those struggling owners of businesses in the inner city that are barely making enough money to keep the lights and gas on, let alone fixing up city code violations, repairing cracked sidewalks and paying city and county tax bills. Ask them and they will tell you that the ‘already approved, allocated and spent’ last billion dollars we received to improve the lives and businesses of residents and our commercial strips did not even register in communities east of Main St. Over the past year and a half, we have lost three restaurants, a cricket store, a barber shop and several other stores on or near Jefferson Avenue. GiGi’s Restaurant burned in a fire over a year ago. It is still closed. Another restaurant opened and was closed in less than six months. There is very little ‘foot traffic’ on Jefferson Ave. between East Ferry and East BETTY

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Utica that does not have to do with the Merriweather Library, the Apollo Media Communication Center, the Challenger Community News, Jim Bell Cleaners, the health clinic or the human resource initiatives located in the GROUP Ministries Building.

When I came to Buffalo in 1970 Jefferson Ave. had seen better days but it still offered a variety of goods, entertainment and commercial services to the community. There were shoe stores, clothing stores, bakery, and several well filled taverns and eateries. Many of the businesses left over the succeeding several decades and the street and other streets like it suffered due to CDBG and other ‘poor people’s’ money being spent elsewhere to build condos on the waterfront or downtown; subsidize rich landlords by awarding them outright redevelopment grants; or property or sales tax incentives or using scarce anti poverty resources to increase the city landlord’s status.

And yet, year after year, these long suffering business owners on Jefferson Ave. and similar Eastside commercial corridors wait patiently for the city leaders to develop a conscience and do the right thing by them. I hope they are not holding their breath .

When I was a young child in Tennessee, my mother had a saying; “A closed mouth does not get fed.” With sixteen children in the family, I learned to open my mouth and yell long and loudly. I would be guilty of remiss if I did not counsel the business owners to do the same thing if they want the city, county and state leaders to take care of the multi generational indifference or neglect what is blatantly obvious to the community.

As an Erie County Legislator, we are charged with approving the CDBG monies that are allocated to the county to collect and later disburse to the towns and villages in Erie County according to federal guidelines. All cities in the county such as Buffalo, Tonawanda and Lackawanna get their CDBG monies directly to their city’s treasury. That is why roads, bridges and streets in Buffalo cannot be repaired with the county’s money and must be fixed with the CDBG package and other funds the city gets from the state or the federal government.

It is incumbent upon all residents of the eastside who are not happy with the way the area looks or who feel that the eastside commercial strips and infrastructure have been neglected, to contact their elected representatives and let them know how they feel. Tell them that a $60 million dollars funding pot that includes multiple project is not nearly enough to improve the conditions of our neighborhood commercial strips and individual storefronts. For my constituents, I will make it easy for them to contact me. I can be reached during business hours from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. @ (716) 894-0914 after work hours and on weekends @ (716) 602-5877.

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Business Briefs

Buffalo Native Celebrates 40 Years as Financial Professional Ronald Hicks is celebrating his 40th anniversary as a financial professional with AXA Advisors. Originally from Buffalo, Ron graduated from Public School 53 High School. From there he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in 1974 at Central State university in Wilberforce Ohio. He also attended University of Cincinnati, where he studied Urban Planning. In Cincinnati he began his journey with AXA Advisors in 1976. Five years later during MR. HICKS 1981, Ron decided to relocate back to Buffalo, where he continued his professional career working for the Buffalo Branch.

Over the last 40 years, Ron has accumulated over 2,500 clients in the Buffalo Area and attained over 10 AXA Advisors honorable recognitions.

Small Business Legal Clinic Offers Free Service to Low Income Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses On January 12, the not-for-profit Western New York Law Center started a new program: the Small Business Legal Clinic (SBLC). SBLC provides free legal services to lowincome entrepreneurs and small businesses in Buffalo.

SBLC looks forward to assisting entrepreneurs on Buffalo’s East Side in two ways.

First, anyone interested in our services can call (716) 8288446 for a free consultation. If appropriate, we will help you with your business law needs for free.

Second, entrepreneurs can receive free legal advice during our drop-in hours at The Broadway Market. during “ drop-in hours” at the Market from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. on three Saturdays: February 4, March 4, and April 8. No appointment is necessary.

SBLC can provide legal services in the areas of Business Formation, Business Taxation, Buying or Selling a Business, Commercial Real Estate Leases, Contractors, Cooperatives, Employees and Contractors, Financing, Intellectual Property, Licenses, Permits and Zoning.

The program unfortunately cannot provide representation in lawsuits.

Steve Salcedo is SBLC’s managing attorney. He graduated with honors from Harvard Law School and is a native of Western New York.

Join The Black Chamber of Commerce WNY Become an active member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY! Attend the Saturday morning meeting on January 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave at Moselle. A Continental Breakfast will be served. For more information call (716) 995-0622 or (716)400-2041.

NYS Corrections Officer Exam Preparation Sessions at EOC The UB Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), in conjunction with NYS Minorities in Criminal Justice Region 1, is offering NYS Corrections Officer Exam Preparation for persons who completed the application process by December 20, 2016. The remaining sessions will be held at the Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott Street, as follows: Session 1 : Tuesday, January 31st and Thursday, January 26th, 2017 • 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., (Room 402) Or Session 2: – Saturdays, January 28th and February 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon, (Room 202) To register call 716-645-8875 or Visit us online @EOC. Buffalo.EDU The Preparation Classes are for the Exam which will be held on February 11.

Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com • January 25, 2017 LEGAL NOTICE Nationstar v. Finley SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index #: 12011603069 Filed: 05/03/16 Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff, -againstAcea M. Mosey, Erie County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley, Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley's respective heirs-atlaw, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Edith Finley who was heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley's respective heirsat­law, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Melvin Finley, Jr. as heir of the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley and as heir of the Estate of Edith Finley who was heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley, Clara D. Motley as heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley and as heir to the Estate of Edith Finley who was heir of the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley, Chouchani & Sayegh, M.D., LLP, Erie County Department of Social Services, Erie County Medical Center Corporation Individually and on behalf of Erie County Medical Centery Healthcare Network, Gabriel E. Chouchani, M.D., Midland Credit Management, Inc., New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America, Lucarelli's Banquet Center, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): 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 attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. 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. Dated: Bay Shore, New York December 15, 2015 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS,

WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP BY: Pamela Flink Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-047002-F00 TO: Acea M. Mosey, Erie County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Melvin Finely, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley 625 Delaware Avenue Suite 304 Buffalo, NY 14202 New York State Department W.A. Harriman Campus Building 9 Albany, NY 12227 Melvin Finley, Jr. as heir to the estate of Melvin Finley Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finely and as heir to the Estate of Edith Finley who was heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley 782 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212 and/or VA Med Center 400 Fort Hill Ave Bldg 9a Room 141 Canandaigua, NY 14424 Clara D. Motley as heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley and as heir to the Estate of Edith Finley who was heir to the Estate of Melvin Finley, Sr. a/k/a Melvin Finley 588 Adams Street Buffalo, NY 14211 Lucarelli's Banquet Center 1830 Abbott Road Lackawanna, NY 14218

Tao Te Ching -66All streams flow to the sea Because it is lower than they are.

Humility gives it its power.

If you want to govern the people, You must place yourself below them.

If you want to lead the people, You must learn how to follow them.

The Master is above the people, And no one feels oppressed.

She goes ahead of the people, And no one feels manipulated.

The whole world is grateful to her.

Because she competes with no one, No one can compete with her LEGAL NOTICE

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LEGAL NOTICE Wilmington Trust/Doherty SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property INDEX NO. 810216/2015 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 127 SOUTH PONTIAC STREET BUFFALO, NY 14206 Section: 123.510 Block: 5 Lot: 37.000 WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-CL1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005CL1, Plaintiff, -against- MARION KRZANAK, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF

THE ESTATE OF JANE M. DOHERTY; VINCENT DOHERTY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANE M. DOHERTY; ANN MARIE LONDO, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANE M. DOHERTY; ROBERT DOHERTY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANE M. DOHERTY, 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; LEGAL SERVICES LLC; THE MAY DEPARTMENT STORES; THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,"JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations 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 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) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $63,000.00 and interest, recorded on March 17, 1998, at Control number 199803170342, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 127 SOUTH PONTIAC STREET BUFFALO, NY 14206. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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. Dated: October 10, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: JAMES P. MURPHY, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 280-7675

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (“BMHA”) has made available copies of the BMHA Annual PHA Plan. Interested parties may review the Plan at the BMHA Administrative Offices located at 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14204; Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and at all BMHA Management Offices and the BMHA website. These documents will be available for review until Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 3:00 pm.

Written comments should be sent to the attention of Dawn E. SandersGarrett, Executive Director, BMHA, 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14204. The deadline for submitting comments is Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 3:00 pm.

A public hearing will be held at the BMHA Administrative Offices, 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14204 on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com • January 25,,2017

LEGAL NOTICE

Citizens Bank v.Mahoney

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE Citizens Bank, N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A., Plaintiff, Index No.: 812765/2015 REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE V. John P. Mahoney, III Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Citibank, N.A. Support Collection Unit OBO Deborah A. McAllister Support Collection Unit OBO Carmen Ruggiero DEFENDANTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly made and entered in the above entitled foreclosure action dated October 31, 2016 and entered in the office of the County Clerk of Erie County on November 4, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee named in said judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 22, 2017 at the Foreclosure Alcove, Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, at 11:00 a.m., the premises described in said judgment as follows: SEE SCHEDULE “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

Property known as: 114 Gaulbert Avenue, Cheektowaga, New York 14211 Tax Parcel: 101.52-4-5 TOGETHER with all the right, title and interest of the mortgagors, if any, in and to the land lying in the streets and roads in front of and adjoining said premises to the center line thereof.

TOGETHER with all fixtures and articles of personal property attached to or used in connection with the said premises.

Said premises are sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, to covenants, restrictions and easements, if any, to violations, zoning regulations and ordinances of the city, town or village in which the premises lie; the rights of the public or others in and to any part of the mortgaged premises that lies within the bounds of any street, alley or highway; any state of facts an inspection would disclose it being understood that the property is sold in an “as is” and “where is” condition; any and all tenancies, possessory interests and/or leases affecting the mortgaged premises which have not been extinguished by this foreclosure action; and the right of redemption of the United States of America, if any.

Judgment Amount: $69,551.20 Dated: January 20, 2017 /s/Timothy R. Lovallo Timothy R. Lovallo, Esq. Referee Harris Beach PLLC David P. Martin, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 333 West Washington Street Suite 200 Syracuse, New York 13202 315-423-7100 SCHEDULE “A” ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA, COUNTY OF ERIE AND STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING PART OF LOT NO. 33, TOWNSHIP 11, RANGE 7 OF THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANY’S SURVEY AND FURTHER DISTINGUISHED AS SUBDIVISION LOT NO 87, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN THE ERIE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNDER COVER NO. 928.

NOVENA NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

O Holy St. Jde, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make our name known, and cause you to be invoked.

Say three our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. B.C.

LEGAL NOTICE

BID Route 5 Bayview

REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the Route 5 at Bayview Access Rd Safety Improvement with Intersection Realignment Project #D263383 in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 2/1/16 @ 3:30pm.Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone.com , Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-2825245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 2/7/16 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE

Bank of America v. Lovette

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- LOVETTE BARLOW AKA LOVETTE EVANS AKA E. BARLOW LOVETTE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 4, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove, 1st floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on February 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 19, Township 11, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot No. 16 in Block 9 as shown on map recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 336 of Deeds at page 416, being 30 feet, front and rear by 90 feet in depth, Sears Street, west side beginning 372.35 feet south from the south line of Lovejoy Street.

Section 112.45 Block 2 Lot 15.

Said premises known as 68 SEARS STREET, BUFFALO, NY Approximate amount of lien $50,316.13 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 806114/2015.

MARGARET A. MURPHY, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 95-25 Queens Boulevard, 11th Floor, Rego Park, NY 11374 File# 8325.913

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RFP One Stop Systen

NOTICE Request for Proposal For One Stop System Operator January 23, 2017 The Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is accepting proposals for a One-Stop System Operator to coordinate the service delivery of one-stop partners and service providers across its onestop delivery system. The individual or entity chosen will report to its Board of Directors through the Executive Director. Proposals clearly labeled RFP for One-Stop System Operator must be delivered to 726 Exchange Street, Suite 630, Buffalo, New York 14210, no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 3, 2017. Those interested in submitting a proposal may download this RFP at www.becwib.org.

Funding for this RFP is under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, 29 U.S.C. 3101 et. seq., (EEO/AAE).

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COUNTY OF ERIE REQUEST FOR QUALIFCATIONS AND PROPOSAL Erie Community College City Campus 2017 Skylight Reconstruction and Roof Repairs ECDPW Project No. EG-17-01 The County of Erie Department of Public Works is seeking qualification statements and proposals from interested firms to provide A/E design and construction administration services for the ECC City Campus 2017 Skylight Reconstruction and Roof Repairs Project. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 6th at 10:00am at the Ellicott Street Lobby of ECC City Campus. Qualification statements and proposals for the above project must be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 4:00 PM local time on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. RFQ/RFP submission instructions may be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw/

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Request for Proposal For Regional Sector Partnership Consultant January 23, 2017 The Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is accepting proposals for a Regional Sector Partnership Consultant to (1) coordinate the development of sector partnerships and career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing and in Hospitality and Tourism, and (2) plan and convene regional sector partnership meetings in the Western New York region. This project is a collaboration composed of leaders in workforce development and education across all 5 counties of the Western New York region. The individual or entity chosen will report to the Leadership Team of the Regional Sector Partnership. Proposals clearly labeled RFP for Regional Sector Partnership Consultant must be delivered to the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board, Inc., 726 Exchange Street, Suite 630, Buffalo, New York 14210, no later than 2:00 p.m. on February 8, 2017. Those interested in submitting a proposal may download the RFP at www.becwib.org.

Funding for this RFP is under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, 29 U.S.C. 3101 et. seq., (EEO/AAE).

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Buffalo Emoployment and Training Center / BETC

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Professional Engineering Services Proposals for the project entitled, MASTER SEWER PLAN UPDATE, Town of Clarence, New York will be received by the Town Clerk in the office of the Town Clerk, Clarence Town Hall, One Town Place, Clarence, New York until 10:00am local time on the 14th day of February 2017 where all proposals will be opened and read.

Copies of the Request for Proposal – Professional Engineering Services for Master Sewer Plan Update may be obtained and/or examined at the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Bidder’s shall be aware that: “ This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services.”

Proposals shall be made and received upon the following conditions: No bidder may withdraw their proposal within (60) calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The Town of Clarence reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make an award to other than the low proposal, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Clarence in accordance with the law.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CLARENCE, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK Nancy C. Metzger, Town Clerk DATE: January 25, 2017

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Contact Clifford E. Boone (716) 256-7383 or 716-536-6099 cliffordboone@aol.com

716-856-5627

www.workforcebuffalo.org The BETC is here to help with your job searching needs. We have free services to all jobseekers looking to find better paying work, an exciting new career, or wanting to upgrade skills to become more marketable. in today’s marketplace.

Orientation Times: Monday – Thursday, 10 am or 2 pm.

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Join our Team as we continue to grow!

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Classroom Teacher. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise and NYS Teaching Certification. A minimum of two years’ experience and a Master's degree is preferred.

Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@ adjcharter.org by February 6, 2017.

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Legal Notice City of Buffalo Notice of Request For Proposals Contract Compliance of Community Benefit Agreements The City of Buffalo is seeking an independent compliance officer/firm with expertise in business and workforce compliance monitoring, data tracking and verification, accounting, reporting and forensic review of Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) negotiated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning (OSP).

As an added community benefit to economic development projects, OSP requires developers through CBAs, to actively pursue minority workforce goals of 25%, woman workforce goals of 5%, minority owned business enterprise utilization goals of 25% and women owned business enterprise utilization goals of 5% of the project construction cost.

OSP also requires developers directly, or through their business tenants, to give preference to persons residing within the limits of the City of Buffalo when filling employment vacancies or hiring new employees, in accordance with the City’s desire to promote development of business within the City of Buffalo and increase employment opportunities for Buffalo residents.

The selected Respondent will facilitate CBA compliance on behalf of OSP and the City of Buffalo.

Proposals are due no later than Friday, February 10, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Proposals should include all information specified in the Request for Proposal which is available in the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, City Hall, Room 920, Buffalo, NY 14202. The proposal package is also available on the City of Buffalo’s website at: http://www.city-buffalo.com/Home/ City_Departments/Administration_ Finance_Policy_and_Urban_Affairs/ Purchasing_Division/CalendarofUpcomingFormalBids

HUD Homes/Bank REO Homes for Sale Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance, Section 8 Home Ownership Voucher Assistance, Subsidy Grants, Low to No Down Payment, Investors Specials & More! www.AffordableHomesAndApartments.Net , 716- 602 -7213.

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Job Description/ Qualifications: Employee will serve as Office Manager for Student Advising Services: supervising front office support staff, maintaining budget, providing personnel support, and managing web-based appointment scheduling system.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three or more years working in an office setting with supervisory experience.

For more information and to apply: http://ubjobs.buffalo. edu (posting # -1700039) The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/ Recruiter.

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Legal Notice Community Development Properties, Buffalo, Inc., Notice of Request For Proposals Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center Program Operator Community Development Properties, Buffalo, Inc. is seeking a program operator for the Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center. The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center is a comprehensive one stop small business technical resource center developed to support Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and small businesses in the City of Buffalo and WNY region.

The program operator is expected to deliver services including, but limited to, capacity building, networking, business planning, certification assistance, matchmaking and coworking space Proposals are due no later than Wednesday, February 8th at 3:00pm. Proposals should include all information specified in the Request for Proposal which is available in the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, City Hall, Room 920, Buffalo, NY 14202. The proposal package is also available on the City of Buffalo’s website at: http://www.city-buffalo.com/Home/ City_Departments/Administration_ Finance_Policy_and_Urban_Affairs/ Purchasing_Division/CalendarofUpcomingFormalBids

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Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com • January 25, 2017

$31,445 TAKE 5 TICKET SOLD AT MANDELLA MARKET!

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The New York Lottery has announced a top prize winning ticket for the January 19 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Mandella Market at 272 East Ferry Street at Jefferson. The winning ticket is worth $31,444.50.

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The winning numbers for the January 19 TAKE 5 drawing were 13-14-19-23-35.

The Lottery encourages everyone who bought a New York Lottery draw game ticket, to check their tickets again, as they could be holding a winner. Tickets expire one year after the game’s drawing. The winners may claim the tickets at any one of the Lottery’s Customer Service Centers statewide, including the Buffalo office at 165 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 1420 or at Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds at 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. About the New York Lottery The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.30 billion in fiscal year 2015-2016 to help support education in New York State.

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Law Office of Daria L. Pratcher, Pc “Everything Real Estate” 523 Main Street (716)541-8574

AUTO Ben’s Downtown Tire

ELECTRICIAL Empire Electric (716) 634-0330

FLORISTS Maureen’s Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600

50 Sycamore (cor. Elm) (716) 856-1066 or 894-1483

HAIR SUPPLY

Colston Enterprises 716 E. Ferry (Near Fillmore) (716) 894-3910

Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247

BAIL BONDS

TAILORS

GIST BAIL BONDS

Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633

A-1 Bail Bonds 855-2514 or 854-2128

CELL PHONES

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

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

MEREA WORLD Transportation Service Specializing in Round Trip & Over Night Trips Text or call 716 939-8892

CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES Jes Breathe Cancer Awarness Group (716) 510-7522

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

To Advertise Call 881-1051

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Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com • January 25,,2017

Wednesday January 25 JOB FAIR: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square. Free & open to the public.

Public Meeting of the Board of the Westminster Community Charter 3 p.m., M&T Bank, One M&T - 19th Floor.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St,.

11am - 12pm 716 832 1010.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348

Thursday January 26 The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

Friday January 27 1 Year Anniversary Celebration of the Main St. Gallery: 515 Main Street; live music, food vendors & more! for info 578-1702 or 603-0014.

Saturday January 28

Thursday January 26

National action Network (NAN) “From Homicide to Healing Ecumenical Prayer Ser-vice”: 12 Noon to 2 p.m., DeLaine Waring AME Church, 608 Swan Street

Buffalo United Charter School Enrollment Information Meeting 9 a.m. @ 325 Manhattan 929-1103

Join the Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY; 11a.m.1p.m., Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan , 995-0622

Sunday January 29 GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING: Riverworks Sporting complex on Ohio Street at 3 p.m. Tickers at all Carubba Collision locations and Doris Records. For more info (716)400-9697.

The Souls of Solomon presents “The Journey The Grace” : 50 years of praise with a special tribute to The Gospel 6 at 5p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church 701 Delavan Ave. Muhammad School of Music (MSOM) Annual Recital: 3 p.m.Aloma D. Johnson Charter School 5 Jewett ParkwayF (See Page 8) Monday January 30 GYC Ministries : Gang Summit Basketball and Open Gym, Ages 14 & Up every Monday7- 9:30 pm C.R.U.C.I.A.L. 230 Moselle Street Hosted by Minister Tim Newkirk ( doors lock at 7:30pm sharp) Hustle for Health Seniors: NEW Line Dance Fitness class Gloria Parks Center 3242 Main St, noon - 1pm age 60+ 832-1010 Tuesday January 31 H.E.A.P. Outreach :City of Buffalo Senior Services Drop In Center in the Broadway Market (use Gibson St. entrance) 10 AM – 3 PM. For info Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams 716-842-0490.

Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King, to keynote Niagara University’s annual MLK at 5 p.m. Cas-tellani Art Museum.

For info 716.286.8510 or ude. aragain@nibraha.

Two chances a week to win $1,000 a day for life.

Drawings every Monday and Thursday.

Wednesday February 1 UB EOC BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM: 5 p.m., 555 Ellicott St; 645-1919, 842-0401 (See Page 4).

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For example, if a couple chooses side-by-side casketed burial in 2 graves, there’s room for them and up 6 other members of their family. This can represent a significant cost savings for the family. But more importantly, it can make it possible for you and your dearest loved ones to remain together forever. © 2017 New York Lottery. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a Lottery ticket. Please play responsibly.

For help with problem gambling, call 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369). nylottery.ny.gov

If you have any questions about cremation or burial, give us a call at (716) 885-1600.

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Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com • January 25, 2017

OUR TEACHERS ARE MISSION-DRIVEN The Rochester City School District is hiring now for the 2017-18 school year. If you are driven to transform lives of urban students, join us for a recruitment event:

Saturday, February 11, 2017 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, New York 3rd floor Conference Room 3A/B

• Meet the Superintendent and other District

leaders to learn about the District’s work to build equity by helping all students achieve

• Learn about the joys of working in city schools

and supporting every student by face and name

• Interview and present a lesson plan to hiring

personnel showcasing your skills and passion to be an urban teaching professional

Every student by face and name.

Every school, every classroom.

To and through graduation.

• Meet principals, teachers, mentors and leaders

Jobs will be offered on the spot to qualified candidates!

Apply now at www.rcsdk12.org Interested candidates seeking employment for the 2017-18 school year must complete or update the RCSD online application by Wednesday, February 8, 2017 to confirm attendance to this event and to receive an invitation to schedule an interview on the same day.

Upon completion of the online application, applicants will receive a confirmation email providing more details.

Questions? Call Anne Brady at (585) 262-8585.

Why Rochester?

Every new teacher is assigned a professional mentor Competitive salary and benefits NYS Teachers’ Retirement System A vibrant community with a unique blend of history, innovation, and worldclass cultural offerings The community is our classroom, with many partners and families who support our educational mission

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