Challenger Community News June 19,2019

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Rasheed N. Wyatt University District

Esther Smothers Lovejoy District

Tina Sanders

Fillmore District

Katrinna Martin

Legislator 1st District

ROCHESTER AKOMA’s 2019 Scholarship Winners Page 2

Nate Boyd

Masten District

April Baskin

Legislator 2nd District

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AKOMA’s 2019 Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship Winners!

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Chynna Sharp, Cierra McFadden, Kyla Cunningham, Shalese Cotton, Jaidyah Brewer and Nolawit Belachew (Brianna Wade Not pictured) Photo by Denise Batiste Photography

AKOMA, Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir is grateful to declare that “I’m Saved” as they present this year’s NPC Scholarship Recipients. These young ladies already exhibit patience, endurance, consistency and faithfulness. We are confident that they will each impact the world around them tremendously for God’s glory. Six of the seven recipients are also Rochester Urban League Black Scholars. This year's recipients include: •Nolawit W. Belachew, the daughter of Belachew Dargie and Sara Negussie. Miss Belachew desires to become a Physician and will attend SUNY Binghamton majoring in Biology or Psychology.

•Jaidyah L. Brewer, the daughter of Chara Beale. Miss Brewer will be attending Monroe Community College with Psychology as her major. She intends to become a Counselor within the judicial system.

•Shalese T. Cotton, the daughter of Shelia Cotton. Miss Cotton hopes to become a Lawyer and one day own her own Law Firm. She will attend Howard University majoring in Political Science.

•Kyla R. Cunningham, the daughter of Rhona Wallace. Miss Cunningham desires to become a prosecuting attorney initially and then ultimately a judge. She will attend Morgan State University where she will major in Political Science with a minor in English.

•Cierra V. McFadden, the daughter of John and Scharrenda McFadden. Miss McFadden aspires to become a pediatrician. She will attend Elmira College majoring in Pre-Medicine / Biology.

•Chynna J. Sharp, the daughter of Treva Warren. Miss Sharp desires to become a Physical Therapist. She will attend Nazareth College majoring in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences / Exercise Science. Miss Sharp graduated as the Salutatorian of Greece Athena High School.

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Jazmine C. Saunders

Registration Extension for the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Representatives from the Rochester Youth Sports Foundation announced that the online registration deadline for the 2019 Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament has been extended to Thursday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m.

The tournament, said to be the largest, longest-running 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the world, will be held on June 29 and 30 at the Downtown Riverside Festival site (located at the corners of Exchange Boulevard and Court Streets, adjacent to the Blue Cross Arena). Admission to the festival site is free.

The fee for each four-person team is $140. For team registration, visit www.macker.com/rochester-ny.

Miss Jazmine C. Saunders is a 2018 AKOMA - Nona Patterson Chambers Scholar who graduated as Valedictorian from Greece Odyssey Academy in Rochester, NY. She has just completed her freshman year at the Eastman School of Music. Jazmine aspires to be an Operatic Soprano. She has been invited to participate in the prestigious “Si Parla Si Canta” summer music program in Arona, Italy.

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Voting Matters!

Who’s Running In The Tuesday, June 25th Primary

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his is one of the most politically energized primaries we’ve seen in the community for a long time.

And that's a very good sign.

The fact that there are so many talented young people who have decided to enter the political arena is positive and encouraging. These men and women - incumbents and challengers alike - are committed, motivated and believe they can make a difference for their community and city. Hopefully their hard work will translate into more people going to the polls next Tuesday and casting their votes. Here is what the primary election landscape looks like:.

-No Primary OpponentsThere are currently 9 council members serving on the City Council. In the upcoming June 25th Democratic Primary election, 5 of the council district representatives are running unopposed: Council President Darius Pridgen in Ellicott; Councilmember David Rivera Niagara; Councilmember Christopher D. Scanlon, South; Joel P. Feroleto in Delaware and Joseph Golombek in North District. They don’t have to campaign because no one is running against them.

-Calling it QuitsTwo of the current Coucilmembers are calling it quits. David Franczyk, Fillmore district Councilman is leaving City Hall after holding it down for 32 years. Richard Fontana, Lovejoy Council member has also decided to leave the council.

Although they’re not running, their seats are very much up for grabs!

-The Race is OnHere is the rundown on who’s running for: MASTEN DISTRICT (4-Year Term) •Nathan L. Boyd •Ulysees O. Wingo (Incumbent) •Jennifer L. Strickland •Veronica Golden FILLMORE DISTRICT (4-Year term): •Tina Sanders •Gerhardt J. Yaskow •Mitch Nowakowski •Pharoah V. Paige UNIVERSITY DISTRICT (4-Year Term) •Rasheed N. Wyatt (Incumbent) •Kathryn E.A. Franco LOVEJOY DISTRICT •Esther Smothers •Bryan J. Bollman (Dorethea Franklin is also running for University but as a Green Party candidate. She will not be on the June 25th primary ballot but will run in the November General Election. Raymond Brinson, Democrat, was a candidate for Fillmore District but did not make the ballot. Brinson also cross-filed to run on the Conservative party ticket for Masten in the November General).

-RACE FOR COUNTY LEGISLATOR (2 Year Term) LEGISLATOR – 1ST DISTRICT In the seat formerly held by Barbara Miller Williams the following Democratic candidates will battle it out on Primary Election Day June 25: •Howard J. Johnson (Incumbent) •Katrinna Martin •Tara A. Craig LEGISLATOR – 2ND DISTRICT The battle for the County Legislative seat in the 2nd district will be one to watch as this will be the second time the candidates have faced each other for this seat: •April Baskin (Incumbent) •Duncan Kirkwood See you at the polls on Primary Election Day June 25th!

APRIL BASKIN

WE ENDORSE...

ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATOR DISTRICT 2

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pril Baskin, a rising star in local politics, has worked hard and earned the right to be re-elected to the County Legislature, and we proudly endorse her candidacy.

She has proven herself to be a transparent, sensitive, knowledgeble, effective leader; not hesitating to embrace such issues for example, like the fight for worker’s rights, affordable housing and decent transportation. She has brought Sheriff Howard’s feet to the fire in the case of the death of India Cummings. “The holding center is a place for people who are offenders of the law go and await a trial and await a sentencing,” said Baskin, who called Howard in to speak to the Public Safety Committee which she chairs.“It is not some place where they should be dying.”

Our support for Ms. Baskin goes beyond her extraordinary rise in the Legislature, first as Majority Leader and then as the youngest person to be elected chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature by her colleagues. We are impressed with her understanding of the importance of balancing politics with humanness. She understands many of the harsh and unfair realities a great number of her constituents face. This single mother of a beautifull young daughter is more than a pretty face. There is depth and a steely determination behind that nice smile. And she tries to govern with a steady hand and open mind. Legislator Baskin has made amazing strides in just one year in office. We can’t imagine what she can accomplish given the support and opportunity to continue on her political journey. Join us in helping her along the way by re-electing Erie County Legislator for the 2nd District, April Baskin on Tuesday June 25!

ESTHER SMOTHERS LOVEJOY DISTRICT

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aster Smothers started her community activism when she was encouraged by then councilmember Beverly A. Gray to intern in her City Hall office. Over the years she worked for various city and county government officials from Mayor Brown to the Poloncarz administration and former Legislator Betty Jean Grant. As a result Ms. Smothers possesses a wealth of knowledge and insight into the workings of city and county government. After experiencing a “Tale of two Buffalo’s ” first hand, she decided to run for Lovejoy district councilmember in order to utilize her skills to bring equitable resources, programs and economic development to neighborhoods in our community. Said Esther: “I realized that many areas of my community had not seen a ray of light of our New Revitalzed Buffalo.” Her only option she concluded was to “stand up, carry the torch, utilize the 15 years of local government constituent service experience, and be the change I want to see!” We believe Esther possesses the sensitivity, strength of character and independence to make a fine representative. On a historic note, if she wins, she will become the first African American to represent the Lovejoy District.

We strongly endorse her candidacy and ask our readers to join us in voting for Esther Smothers in the upcoming June 25th Primary election.

NATE BOYD MASTEN

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ot since Charley H. Fisher laid down in front of a garbage truck protesting the User fee, have we seen anything close to that kind of passionate activism - until Nate Boyd.

Nathan L. “Nate” Boyd is a candidate for the Masten Disrict Council seat. He has displayed the kind of energy and independence that is needed on the Common Council. He may not lay down in front of a truck, but his direction is clear: “A councilman is supposed to be the people’s advocate,” he said recently. We agree. And for that reason, we proudly endorse Nate Boyd’s candidacy for Masten District Council Member.

Mr. Boyd was an activist long before he decided to enter the political arena. Over time he became a “Nate Boyd Facebook Live” celebrity; a hero to many as we went about the business of bringing injustices and neglect in the district to light, which usually resulted in positive action. His advocacy ranged from exposing the many problems of public housing and BMHA to helping young mothers who are being taken advantage of by unscrupulous landlords, to identifying and cleaning up vacant lots used for dumping in Masten.

The good news is that win, lose or draw Nate will continue his public advocacy. But getting elected will give him an even greater platform for the much needed work he is dedicated to.

Please join us in going to the polls and voting for Nathan L. “Nate” Boyd for Masten District Councilmember Tuesday, June 25th!!

KATRINNA MARTIN LEGISLATOR DISTRICT 1

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atrinna Martin is one of the most qualified, dedicated, conscientious candidates currently running for office.

We are impressed with her vision and her track record of activism (which includes national recognition.) She has a solid plan for progress and we are proud to endorse her in the race for Erie County Legislator for District 1. When Ms. Martin called into the Community Hour talk show on WUFO 93.7 a few weeks ago, she was impressive. “I’m ready to lead this community” she declared. A Registered Nurse of 16 years with 22 years of experience in the healthcare field, her community advocacy dates back to 2005. She was the first African American Democratic zone chairman in Cheektowaga and is a currently a Democratic Committee Member in Erie County and president of Young Black Democrats of NY . Her platform includes improving the Department of Health; improving the Erie County Holding Center and extending the summer youth program to last year round to keep youth busy and active. Improving transportation and the county’s job training program is also part of her program in addition to starting a Rural to Urban Nutrition Coalition to further address the “food deserts” in communities that need them most. For more information go to vote.katrinna.com Please join us in voting for Katrinna Martin, for Erie County Legislator 1st District on Tuesday, June 25!

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THE WAY WE WERE: In 2002 Black councilmembers stood united in their attempt to defeat a redistricting plan to downsize the Buffalo Common Council from 13 reperesentatives to nine.

The Councilmembers charged that downsizing would dilute Blackk voting power. The split inthe council was clearly along racial lines. The plan and map was introduced by Fillmore District Councilman David Franczyk. Pictured standing left to right: At-Large member Charley Fisher, At-Large Member Beverly Gray, Ellicott Councilmember Brian Davis, Masten Councilmember Antoine Thompson and University Councilmember Betty Jean Grant. James Pitts, Council Presdient, is seated. Not Pictured is George K. Arthur. Tony Masiello was the Mayor.

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Parents Say Police Pulled Guns on Them After 4-year-old Daughter Took a Doll from a Family Dollar Store in Phoenix (CNN) An African American Phoenix couple is seeking $10 million from the city after a video showed police officers drawing a gun on them after their 4-year-old daughter allegedly stole a doll from a Family Dollar store.

Dravon Ames and fiancee Iesha Harper told CNN they didn't notice when their daughter walked out with a Barbie from the store last month. They've filed a notice of claim against the city for $10 million, which serves as a precursor to a lawsuit.

Soon after they left the store, Ames said the couple pulled into an apartment complex to drop their daughter off at a babysitter. Then an officer began banging against their window, yelling and threatening to kill them.

"Our hands are up, we're just trying not to get shot, trying to stay calm," Ames said. "He had a gun drawn."

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego apologized to the family in a statement on Saturday, saying the city is speeding up the implementation of body-

worn cameras across its police department.

"I, like many others, am sick over what I have seen in the video depicting Phoenix police interacting with a family and young children. It was completely inappropriate and clearly unprofessional," Gallego wrote in a Facebook post.

Ames said there were no sirens or lights to indicate that they were being pulled over beforehand and the officer who was pointing a gun at them did not immediately identify himself as an officer.

The incident took place on May 29, the family said.

Police said they were made aware of video on June 11.

In the 12-minute video posted on the department's Facebook page, one officer can be seen handcuffing Ames, first on the ground and then against a police car. The officer kicks Ames and can be heard yelling multiple times, "When I tell you to do something, you f****** do it."

Another officer appears to be pulling a gun on the passenger side of the couple's vehicle.

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Caring for Your Heart is Urologist from Buffalo, Important for Summer Health Dr. Underwood Elected to On the summer solstice, the first day of summer occurring

June 21 the sun rises the earliest and sets the latest, giving us the longest day and the shortest night of the year.

Summer is a time of joy, celebration, expansiveness, connectedness, reaching outward as we thrive on the sun’s light and the increase in yang energy.

The organs and tissues associated with summer are the heart.

The small intestine, gums, tongue, blood vessels and blood are also associated with summer.

The center of compassion, our heart stores the spirit, reflected in the brightness of the eyes and is associated with insight, love, faith and creativity. An imbalance in the heart may cause insomnia, overexcitability, vivid dreams, seizures, excess or lack of emotion. The emotion associated with the heart is joy (or absence of joy), the taste is bitterness the sound is laughter.

One of the most harmful substances to the heart and blood vessels is elevated insulin, which stimulates the liver to produce more damaging LDL cholesterol and slows down its breakdown. Stress causes harm to the heart and blood vessels, while joy and laughter help us heal.

This summer try to get regular exercise - at least 40 minutes a day. It is one of the most important things we can do for the heart and circulatory system.

Summer foods that remove residues of fat and cholesterol from the arteries include: Mung beans (the best food), mung bean sprouts, sunflower sprouts, soybeans, tofu, tempeh, lentils, other legumes and peas, rye, oats, amaranth, buckwheat, radish, horseradish, hot peppers, garlic, onion, leek, scallion, cabbage, spinach, mint, dandelion greens, kale, broccoli, parsley, asparagus, bell pepper, rosehips, tomato, citrus, celery, seaweeds, chlorella, cucumber, almonds, hazelnuts, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, poppy seed, walnut, sardine, wild salmon, raw honey, bee pollen, cayenne, peppermint, ginger, psyllium. (From:The Com-

SKIN CANCER SCREENING EVENT

AMA Board of Trustees

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest physician organization, announced the election of Willie Underwood, III, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H., a urologist based in Buffalo, N.Y., to its Board of Trustees.

“The goals on which the AMA was founded Dr. Underwood more than 170 years ago – professionalism, advocacy and ethics – are as noble and worthy today as they were then, and I am privileged to be a part of such a proud heritage,” said Dr. Underwood. “I am excited about this opportunity and honored to have been elected by my peers. I look forward to playing a role in the AMA’s push to unlock the promise of a healthier nation.”

Dr. Underwood has been an active leader in organized medicine for many years; he has chaired the AMA Council on Legislation and the AMA Resident and Fellow Section, served as president of the Erie County New York Medical Society, and he is an AMA Delegate from the American Urological Association (AUA).

Dr. Underwood is a board-certified urologic surgeon specializing in prostate cancer who has been practicing in the state of New York for the past 11 years. He oversees research focusing on methods to improve early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. In all his advocacy work he is proudest of getting prostate cancer early detection legislation successfully passed in Michigan and Maryland.

Dr. Underwood earned his M.D. and M.Sc. from SUNY Upstate Medical University and his M.P.H. from the University of Michigan.

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Roswell Park Awards 43% of Its Business Contract Dollars to Minority &Woman-Owned Businesses

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That success rate is tied in part to Roswell Park’s strong partnerships with such organizations as the Western New York Black Chamber of Commerce, The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), The Buffalo Urban League, Hispanos Unidos De Buffalo (HUB), The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York and Buffalo Up. All those organizations play a key role in referring quality businesses to Roswell Park to supply everything from construction and electrical work to furniture, laboratory equipment, marketing and public relations services.

To expand the impact, Roswell Park assists uncertified MWBEs in completing the certification process with New York State Empire State Development Corporation (NYS ESD) and helps fast-track those applications. If your minority- or woman-owned business is interested in working with Roswell Park, plan to attend the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Vendor Fair at the statewide vendor fair in Albany in the fall, where representatives will be on hand to speak with you.

But you don’t have to wait for a vendor fair. Find out how you can do business with Roswell Park by calling the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 716-845-4567.

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FAITH & FAMILY

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Ex Enslaved African on Path to Becoming First African American Saint

United Coalition of Churches to Welcome New Member From Kenya: Will Also Host Fillmore District Candidates

Father Augustine Tolton, the first African-American Catholic priest who started life enslaved in the 19th century U.S. South, is on the path to sainthood.

The Vatican said Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing Tolton’s “heroic virtues,” an early step in the sainthood process, after a five-year investigation in Chicago.

Tolton was born in Bush Creek, Missouri on April 1, 1854 into a family of enslaved Africans owned by a White Roman Catholic family.

His father escaped bondage by serving in the Union army during the Civil War and the rest of the family gained freedom in 1862 by crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois, a free state. They settled in Quincy, Illinois.

Although tutored by Catholics who recognized his intellectual prowess, he had to study for the priesthood at a papal university in Rome because no seminary in the United States would take him. He was ordained in 1886, becoming the first African-American Catholic priest, and returned to Quincey where he faced three difficult years of hostility. He was later transferred to Chicago where he built the community of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, which served African Americans in the city. He served in Black parishes the state of Illinois until his death in 1897.

He was 43.

United Coalition of Churches & Brotherhood ( U.C.C.B.) will host their monthly breakfast fellowship on Saturday June 22 from 10a.m.-12noon at 1001 East Delevan street at the former American Axle plant (entrance is on the NAPA side in the rear door). There is much to discuss as we approach the summer and the primary election which is on June 25. Candidates from the Fillmore district have been invited to give a 15minute speech on their plans for our neighborhoods.

The Coalition will also introduce our newest member church that hails from Kenya, Africa and the Pastor Thomas Mahaga of the Harvest Ministry Alliance. The Pastor will visit our city and stay for two months as he fellowships with our U.C.C.B. family. We invite our community to come out and meet this Pastor and fellowship with the candidates of the Fillmore District and be prepared to ask a question or two. A special thank you to Pastor Mark Robshaw who worked to make this event possible. Each one reach one and bring one! President-Pastor Charles H.Walker II, Vice President-Bishop James Foye Jr, Treasurer-Deacon Isam Abdellatif.

Rev. Tiggs E. Washington To Speak at Metropolitan UM Church

Rev. Tiggs E. Washington a native Buffalo will be the guest preacher at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 657 Best Street, on Sunday, June 23 for their 10:30 a.m. morning worship service. Reverend Washington, the son of the late Moody and Maryetta Pugh, is Pastor of Williams Temple C.M.E. Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to pastoring, Rev. Washington is also a full-time elementary school teacher in New Castle, Delaware.

FAITH & FAMILY

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All Female Clergy Dr. Apostle Marie Doe to Host 2019 Prayer Will Lead Revival at Summit and Partners Luncheon Lincoln Memorial The Wealthy Place will present the 2019 The Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church located at 641 Masten Avenue at Northland Ave will host a revival Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th. The revival will be led in worship and fellowship by female clergy.

The Reverend Jacquelyn Ross Brown of New Covenant United Church of Christ will lead us in worship Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Loretta Brooks of Walls Memorial AME Zion Church will lead us Thursday, July 11th also at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, July 13th, Lady Rachel McCarley will be featured at our Saturday Morning Brunch at 10:00 a.m.

We are inviting everyone who wishes to honor the wives of pastors. The cost for the brunch is only $10.00. Please contact (716) 884-7664 for information and/or brunch tickets. George F. Nicholas is the senior pastor.

Prayer Summit and Partners Luncheon, hosted by Dr. Apostle Marie M. Dove, Saturday, June 22 in Reservoir State Park, 5777 Witmer Road in Niagara Falls. Prayer will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 11 a.m. and worship service from 4-9 p.m. Admission is free. However tickets for the luncheon are $35 or $45 VIP. For tick- Dr. Apostle Dove ets and additional information email info@ wealthyplace.us Dr. Dove will also present “Time of Visitation” Wednesday, Thursday and Friday June 19, 20, 21. Please call 716-285-2500 for more information.

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Citi, Cicatelli Associates inc., USDA NRCS US Fish and Wildlife Service, Buffalo Museum of Science Donations Paddock Chevrolet, Betty Jean Grant Daren Doc Thomas, Sahlen’s Hot Dogs, Travelers AND a special thank you to our many volunteers.

“We could not have done it without you” ECMC, (Great Lakes Health) M &T Bank, WGRZ-TV Channel 2, City of Buffalo Anti Violence Grant, New York State Health, GBUHAN, National Fuel, Key Bank, First Niagara Bank, WUFO Radio 1080AM, Channel 7 WKBW, WBLK FM Radio, Catholic Health, New York State Nurses Association, Kaleida Health, Great Lakes Health, Project Flight, The Challenger Community News, The Buffalo Criterion, Ink Spot Printing, Mandella Market, African American Cultural Center, New York State Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, Mayor of Buffalo Byron W. Brown, President of the Common Council Rev. Darius Pridgen, Masten Council Member Ulysees O. Wingo, Fillmore Council Member David A. Franczyk, University Council Member Rasheed N.C Wyatt, Former Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant, Former Erie County Legislator Barbara Miller Williams, Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine, The Buffalo Fire Department, The Buffalo Police Department and the Peace Makers (The Back to Basic Organization, The Stop The Violence Organization, MAD Dads, The FATHERS Organization). Erie County Legislator April N.M. Baskin, Buffalo Bills

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Mary Wilson of The Supremes at Seneca Niagara Bear’s Den Mary Wilson of the Supremes will perform Friday September 20 at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Tickets go on sale June 21 starting at $65.

Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of The Supremes, has been performing for over 60 years and still selling out shows so get your tickets early for this true musical ledged.

Tickets may be purchased at any Seneca Resorts & Casinos location, online at ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster location or order by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.senecacasinos.com

East High School’s Class of ’79 Reunion East High School’s Class of 1979 will hold its 40th Reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 21,22,23. *Friday, June 21: The reunion weekend kicks off on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at East High School, 820 Northampton Street. * Saturday, June 22: The Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick Road, Depew 1-5 p.m. Semi-Formal Attire. *Sunday, June 23: Picnic from 1-8 p.m. in Martin Luther King Park on Fillmore Avenue.

For further details call 716- 253-5566.

Salsa in The Park Buffalo’s Hottest Outdoor Summer Dance Party Salsa in the Park will feature “Salsa” Sarah Haykel, Director of Salsa for the Soul, Jerome and Victoria Williams, and Calvin Rice and Fanny Olaya of Baila Salsa and SalsaBuffalo.com When: Mondays, June 24th – August 5th , 6:30-9p.m., (weather permitting). Please bring your own water in reusable water bottles and park on Rumsey Rd. when able. Price: $5, includes dance lesson for beginners and dance social to follow, so you can practice Where: The Rose Gardens Pavilion at Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Parkway.

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Niagara Falls to Host First “FREEDOM DAY” Festival

Two Queens Production and the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center have teamed up to bring the first Freedom Day, a celebration of Juneteenth, to Niagara Falls, NY. Residents of Niagara Falls and the surrounding communities are cordially invited to a day of family fun on the grounds of the Heritage Center, neighboring the Amtrak Station. Festivities will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 1 – 5 p.m. at 825 Depot Ave. West, in the Falls.

The celebration will include a variety of fun and exciting activities for all ages. A kids' zone will feature clowns, face painting, carnival games, and prizes — live music provided by African Drummers. DJ Eclipse will provide tunes for the afternoon's musical enjoyment and patrons wanting to participate in line dancing. A Black Art Show from some of WNY's finest artists will be on display. Black History Educators are providing extraordinary stories from America's past.

A Black Media and Film presentation that coincides with expert panelists available for discussion. Niagara Falls' first Black-owned news publication will be available to the public for the first time at this historical event. Admission to the Heritage Center will be FREE. An array of retail vendors, food vendors, resource and service vendors will round out the day's robust offerings.

Felicia Johnson of Two Queens Production stated, "I am so excited about 'Freedom Day.' It is the inaugural Juneteenth celebration in Niagara Falls, on the historical site where Harriet Tubman, abolitionists, and supporters of human equality, lead many formerly enslaved freedom seekers to this port of freedom. I look forward to this celebration, becoming an annual event."

Caitlin Blue, the Visitor Experience Specialist at the Heritage Center, remarked, "As our struggle for liberation continues, we need to remember Juneteenth as a cause for celebration, a celebration for our ancestors. On this day, it's important to remember their voices."

Winners of Juneteenth Parade Announced

Evergreen "struts their stuff" during Juneteenth Parade

The following are the results of the Judging from the viewing stage which was located at Genesee and E. Parade streets near Calvary Baptist Church.

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1. Best Theme, Evergreen Health 2. Most Parade Spirit, Royal Rockette Dance team.

3. Best Float, Bishop Darius Pridgen.

Honorable Mention Buffalo Fire Department (for Spirit) DYNASTY ALL STARS, TINY TOTS (for Theme) Thanks to our Juneteenth Parade Judges Deatra Michelle and Monica Machelle and Our Juneteenth Parade Emcees Joyce Wilson Nixon and Otis Barker.

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Artist LeRoi Johnson

Artist LeRoi C. Johnson Gets Two High Awards at London Biennial!

In the world of art Buffalo has one unforgettable talent that makes his mark with every move. Artist LeRoi C. Johnson has been seen around the globe many times throughout his career, but this time during the 2019 London Biennial he snagged two of the highest awards! Johnson (pictured with his masterpiece – Colored People III) placed third out of 120 Artists for the Information Confederation of Art Critics Award and a Special Mention Award for Excellence. He was the only artist to receive two awards at this year’s Biennial marking Buffalo internationally with his home grown talents!

Congratulations LeRoi!

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Breezy will be in Buffalo on Tuesday, September 10 at KeyBank Center! The show will also feature Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Breezy. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 14 at 10 am at LiveNation.com

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Prisoners Are People Too Celebrates 14 Years Of Service!

At the next monthly meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, the organization will celebrate 14 years of education and advocacy. When the organization was just an idea ... and then a program ... before it was an organization, I believed that my family and community would help me to establish something that would help the incarcerated, returning citizens, and their families to improve their lives. Initially, in 2005, I hoped that I could help my community to see and to learn what I was beginning to understand about a criminal injustice system and a prison system that failed to recognize the humanity in every person.

As a career teacher, I hoped to share everything that I learned. Despite frustrations, challenges and disappointments, we have experienced a phenomenal 14 years of service.

Meeting BaBa Eng in 2002 was a godsend. He connected me with individuals and organizations that had been prisoner justice advocates for many years. Ba Ba is now the Program Director for PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO. Recently, we hosted a Regional Conference (May 3-4), that attracted local attendees and others from across the State. A review of the conference evaluation forms, evidenced the need for such a conference as well as the success of our conference which highlighted "Changing Criminal Injustice" and ''The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Families and Communities."

At the next monthly meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO on Monday, June 24, from 7:00-9:00 at the Rafi Greene Center, 1423 Fillmore Avenue@ Glenwood, we will celebrate our success. There will be more pictures and a video from our Regional Conference and we will host three formerly incarcerated men who are now published authors.

Come to this meeting prepared to be informed and inspired.

For more information: Karima, karimatells@yahoo.com; Ba Ba, g.babaeng@yahoo.com.

Candidate Bollman Wants to Continue Public Service in Lovejoy District Bryan Bollman has worked in Council Member Rich Fontana's office for the past 11 years and is currently serving as the Lovejoy District Chief of Staff. He has been managing the day to day activities in the council office, attending neighborhood block clubs and organizing neighborhood events for the youth, seniors and all members of the community.

Bryan is involved in many volunteer efforts including serving as a Block Club President for two years, He coached several youth teams in the district and volunteers his time as a driver for the Meals on Wheels organization. He has worked with community leaders on many quality of life and neighborhood issues affecting the district residents.

Bollman is a husband and father of four who has dedicated his life to public service. He graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Bryan is also a NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate and Realtor who has a great working knowledge of the entire Lovejoy district. His real estate knowledge will be important with the upcoming Citywide reassessment looming.

Endorsed Democrat Vote 5A on Primary Day Tuesday, June 25th

GREET, MEET & EAT With Candidate Jennifer Strickland!

Candidate for Masten District Council Jennifer Strickland, will host a Greet, Meet & Eat as she “Caters to the Community” Sunday, June 23 in MLK Park, Shelter 6 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All Masten residents are welcome. Free food and giveaways!

See you there!

Nate Boyd Pre-Election Cookout Nate Boyd, candidate for Masten District, will host a Pre-election Cookout Sunday at 1 p.m. on the corner of Ferry & Jefferson. Join us for an old school cook out! You are welcome to bring a friend and bring a dish!

Dr. Vazquez to Keynote Hispanic Heritage Community Breakfast Dr. Raul Vazquez, President and CEO of G-Health Enterprises, will be the keynote speaker at the 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Community Breakfast Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m. inside the Buffalo State College Student Union Social Hall, 1300 Elmwood Avenue. Tickets are $50 and $25 for students. For more information go to www.hispanicheritagewny.org

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Erie County Legislature Taking Action on Erie County Sheriff Jail Issues

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early ten months ago, with the support of the Democratic Caucus, I called a press conference to alert the public to major problems at the Erie County Holding Center. The egregious violations of the sanitary code, the mental health emergencies that also became tragedies, and a basic disregard for the sanctity of human life that all could be found at the Holding Center, left me frustrated and outraged. As a leader in County Government, I knew addressing these issues would be challenging, but I was determined to develop accountability for the Sheriff’s Office.

Over the past decade, the United States Department of Justice sued the County, resulting in court-appointed healthcare and mental health monitoring. The New York State Commission of Correction has also pursued the Sheriff Office, resulting in many reports and findings of abuse and deficiencies.

Under Sheriff Timothy Howard’s 14year tenure as Sheriff, at least 27 prisoners have died while in his office’s custody and an additional 14 deaths when he was Undersheriff, the number two position in the Sheriff Office.

I and my Democratic Caucus colleagues have called the Sheriff to account multiple times for the actions of his staff, and I am continually met with resistance and disdain. He has openly ignored our formal requests for documentation he himself ac-

knowledged existed. He has flouted Freedom of Information Act requirements governing public documents. Again, last Thursday during a Public Safety Committee meeting concerning our proposed law creating a corrections advisory board, he was defensive and argumentative. It is disheartening that he doesn’t respect the Legislature’s oversight powers, but it is even more disturbing that he doesn’t seem to respect the people of Erie County he has been elected to serve.

My Caucus and I fought for and successfully appropriated $600,000 to fund a body camera system for Sheriff’s patrol road deputies. Public safety for both police and our residents should always be a priority. I am confident that Erie County will be better for the hard and thoughtful work that went into making this feasible. Earlier this year, Sheriff Howard said, “Show me the money” for a body camera system and we called his bluff.

The Corrections Specialist Advisory Board local law has been a collaborative work between myself, my Caucus members, and other community partners. We were adamant that this oversight body be created via a local law, so regardless of which political party controls the Legislature, the will of the people cannot be ignored ever again and the Legislature cannot refuse to impanel the board.

In his testimony last week, Sheriff Howard said he supports the idea of an advisory board. His forthcoming actions after the Legislature approves the advisory board will prove if he is sincere. Just as I am accountable to the people of Legislative District 2, he should be held accountable to the people of Erie County. I have heard you loud and clear, and I will continue to represent the community and your voices.

Politics, Naiveté And IOU’s

When Masten District Common Council member and Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Ulysees O. Wingo brought a loaded handgun into Riverside High School, his violation of the law in political terms may very well be a blessing and an opportunity for Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn to emerge benefiting from Wingo’s mistake or boo-boo.

But before we go any further, out of fairness, I must say that Wingo is not alone. The line of preachers who find themselves in the political pockets of the District Attorney, police commissioner, White elected officials, or White business men as a result of crimes committed by them or by their wives or chilTed dren, is long. This is politics. So welcome KIRKLAND Mr. Wingo to the world of “I do for you and you do for me.” I respectfully ask, are you prepared to sell yourself or your church?

District Attorney John J. Flynn decided not to charge the Masten District council member for bringing a loaded fire arm into a public school. In doing so, Flynn finally got what he needed, a conduit into Buffalo’s Black community that would overshadow his previous negative action in the case of the White man who shot a twelve-year-old Black boy in the face with a shot gun because he thought the boy was going to break into his home, thus leaving the child with one eye.

In this case, Flynn also refused to charge the shooter. Nor was the man ever identified properly, which goes beyond just giving him a name, be it his true name or not. Does he have a criminal record, a family, a job? Has he shown any proclivity or hate toward Black boys? And finally, since I have lost contact with this one-eyed Black boy, who is now thirteen or fourteen, the big question to Mr. Flynn is, did you run the twelve-yearold Black boy and his pubic assistance mother out of town? I am sure Mr. Flynn knows where they are.

“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

When Mr. Flynn comes up for reelection I know he will be counting on Black preachers who owe him big time, to promote him throughout the Black community as the second coming of Christ. And whether Wingo knows it or not, he is now a part of that team. This is politics 101 Mr. Wingo, and you will learn about the means which keep Blacks on the losing end of this game called politics.

Several months before Mr. Wingo’s encounter I met him.

I had just finished telling a story to a gathered audience about how, as a young Black man in the Buffalo Police Department fresh out of the police Academy, I had legally challenged the police department’ s policy against allowing Black police officers to ride in patrol cars. The desegregation happened without any violence, marching or court action. When I finished the story, the crowd gave me a standing ovation as did Buffalo Common Council member Wingo as he made his way to me.

Introducing himself, he mentioned that he was also the pastor of a Black Baptist church but this was not news to me, nor was I surprised that he would mention it. But it was his next statement that took me by surprise , not because of its subject matter, but primarily because of it spontaneity, since we were not talking about nor had I questioned him about his position on the Common Council.

“I don’t know what I am supposed to do,” he said speaking of his position on the Common Council. “I know how to be a preacher, and I know the church” he continued. “But I don’t’ know this.”

Before I could respond, a woman walked up and pulled him away from me, to eat, she said. Her action robbed me of the opportunity to ask key questions of him, such as who made you seek the common council seat? Who put up the money for your campaign? And, what does the Bible say about serving two masters? And what were you promised and who made the promises?

But, he was gone and unable to answer any of these questions

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What is C.O.C.O.?

Community Owned and Community Operated Candidates

Dear Editor: What if we elected candidates that actually were from our community and fought for our community? What if we weren’t choosing from the lesser of two evils on election day? What if the people who were running had already been involved in our community before the election season?

Well for the first time in years we have a group of powerful community leaders running for office that we can support. A group called C.O.C.O was created which stands for Community Owned and Community Operated. That means they are NOT OWNED by the political machine, but instead they will work in the best interests of the community. Their candidates are Esther Smothers who is running for Lovejoy Council District, Duncan Kirkwood who is running for Erie County Legislature in District 2, Katrinna Martin who is running for Erie County Legislature in District 1 and Pharaoh Paige running for Fillmore District Council. These are all Black community leaders who have come together to fight the political machine and take power back for the people in this city.

They all have a great chance to win in the June 25 Primary election, but they need us to come out and vote. You see that the county gave a raise of $15,000 to the Sheriff and to the County Executive. That is our money. They also voted to give $5 Million dollars to the Albright Knox art gallery and said that it would help alleviate poverty. They are so out of touch with our community and what we need. Don’t be fooled because the county found some nice Black folks who lives on the West side to do everything they want in county government. We need real representation.

Being a minister here in Buffalo, I have learned how dirty and corrupt Buffalo politics can be. That is why we need C.O.C.O. We need some people who can stand up to the political machine.

Even though they may be the “David” against the Goliath sized political power structure…… They can win if we go out and vote on June 25.

By Minister Joshua Hutchen

dear editor

We Should be Outraged by HouHou Scheme Dear Editor: How is it that we are worried about the undocumented immigrants getting driver licenses with the "Green Light Bill" but aren't more outraged by the foreigners (HouHou scheme) making millions off of buying up dilapidated properties throughout the city of Buffalo and leaving them in poor or worse conditions. Those vacant houses lower surrounding property values, become breeding grounds for rats, and cost taxpayers dollars when they have to be demolished because they weren't properly managed.

-Veronica Golden. Masten District Councilmember Candidate

that day and I knew I may never again have another opportunity to get answers from him.

This was not surprising as there appears to be a kind of political takeover in Buffalo perpetuated by preachers which former Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve and former Mayor Anthony Masiello said several years ago when both were in their political positions. Both spoke to me about the greed among Black preachers.

I remember what Masiello said as we stood talking on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and High Street watching a group of ministers in variance over a vacant lot.

“Ted,” said Masiello, “the problem in the Black Community, is that preachers are too greedy and want everything for themselves.”

Will Brown, former pastor of New Covenant Church, said about a year before his passing that the concentration must be on the congregation because the preachers are now controlled

by Downtown. To be Continued

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 818370/2017

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 TINA SANDERS FILLMORE DISTRICT

The Fillmore District is a unique place that requires a special leader to take it to the next level.

We believe that Tina Sanders is that person and we proudly endorse her in the race for Fillmore District Councilmember. Tina, the only woman running in that race, has the ability to bring fair and equitable governing to that diverse community. Ms. Sanders is a people person; a compassionate individual who has shown her loyalty to others through the leadership of her not-forprofit organization No More Tears. A strong advocate for children, she is running on a platform of commitment and change and pledges to: turn blighted streets back into neighborhoods; Bring entrepreneurs and new businesses to the District; Establish an office in the Fillmore district and police absentee landlords; embrace our immigrant community; and be a strong advocate for redistricting and the Central Terminal. She also wants to target the over 5,000 empty lots in Fillmore, which are ripe for development. Tina, through her organization No More Tears, works with the police department and other crime advocates across the country to reduce crime, solve homicides and be a resource to families. She has 3 biological children and has adopted 12 children over the years as a foster parent. Tina sees the council seat as a way she can bring about much needed change to the district she has lived in for more than 20 years. Her biggest strength is her resourcefulness and integrity. Please join us in voting for Tina Sanders, Fillmore District Councilmember on Primary Election Day, Tuesday June 25!

RASHEED WYATT UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

LEGAL NOTICE BID

It is an honor to endorse University District Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt for re-election. Mr. Wyatt has served in office for the past five years and has worked hard to bring the district together. He has grown University from 8 to 30 block clubs and focuses on empowering and organizing residents; ensuring that their voices are heard. He recently announced that a long planned Street Scape plan for Bailey Avenue would soon begin. Mr. Wyatt is an exemplary leader who is well aware of his district’s great potential. He represents about 30,000 residents and his basic platform is community engagement and doing his best to keep residents informed. “It’s not always my way it is the community’s way,” he recently stated. Please join us in voting for Rasheed Wyatt, University District Councilmember on Primary election Day, Tuesday June 25.

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

-Tao Te Ching

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INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 11LZ1727, LRRT - Catenary and Insulator Replacement – Phase 3, Bid No. E-555 due on July 9, 2019 at 10am.www.nftaengineering.com

LEGAL NOTICE BID NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 4882 - ENGINEERED WETLAND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND CLEANING CONTRACT 4891 - CONCESSION FOR ALLEN MEDICAL CAMPUS STATION Download Bids from www.nfta.com

LEGAL NOTICE John Lindley 181543

M&T v. Bailey

M&T BANK,

Plaintiff,

v.

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

Defendants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

tour, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 5th day of June, 2019 at Buffalo, New York.

Tax I.D. No. 90.65-5-2 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 44, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company's Survey and according to a map filed in Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 1357 is known as subdivision lot number eight hundred forty-four (844).

Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record.

These premises are also known as 19 Proctor Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.

WOODS OVIATT GILMAN LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to collocate antennas (tip heights 92’) on the building at 251 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY (20191024).

Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

LEGAL NOTICE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 8 EAST AURORA WRRF INFLUENT BUILDING AND SCREEN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT NO. 18A –GENERAL CONTRACT NO. 18D – ELECTRICAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the above referenced contracts will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (ECDEP) on July 9, 2019 until 10:00 A.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

The nature of the work generally includes a prefabricated building system, concrete pad, new screening equipment with a washer compactor, equipment installation, connections, and associated work at the East Aurora Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).

Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., in the Auditorium Room of the East Aurora Town Offices, 300 Gleed Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052. A site tour at the East Aurora WRRF, 201 Mill Street, East Aurora will follow the meeting.

Additional information and bid documents can be found at: http://www2. erie.gov/dsm.

BY ORDER OF:Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner, ECDEP Dated: June 14, 2019 Published: June 19, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE RFP COUNTY OF ERIE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL SUNY Erie North Campus Various ADA Upgrades Project No. 2019-956-01 County of Erie is seeking qualification statements and proposals from interested firms to provide A/E design and construction services for various ADA upgrades at SUNY Erie North Campus. Qualification statements and proposals will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 until 2:00 PM local time on Friday July 12, 2019.

RFQ/RFP submission instructions may be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw/

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Supreme Court of New York, ERIE County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017D, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, Plaintiff, -against- ROBERT MARCHIANO AKA ROBERT J. MARCHIANO; DAVID S. MARCHIANO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCECIVIL ENFORCEMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE; JOHN LINDLEY, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, 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, and interest in and to the real property described in the complaint; JOE AND GI, INC., Index No. 815363/2018 Section: 52.50 Block: 1 Lot: 3 Mortgaged Premises: 312 Brookside Terrace, Tonawanda, New York 14150 To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT - THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $114,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on July 1, 2008 in Book 13410, Page 4880, Control Number 2008135699, covering the premises known as 312 Brookside Terrace, Tonawanda, New York 14150. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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LEGAL NOTICE Northwest Bank vs. Campagna SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 2019600046 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE NORTHWEST BANK, Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT LARGE OF JOHN P. CAMPAGNA, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; PATRICIA A. BARNES AND JOSEPH CAMPAGNA, JR.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein,

Defendants.

Mortgaged Premises: 393 ABBINGTON AVENUE, BUFFALO NY 14223 A/K/A 393 ABBINGTON AVENUE, TONAWANDA NY 14223 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.

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 to 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 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. These pleadings are being amended to include Patricia A. Barnes and Joseph Campagna, Jr., as possible heirs to the Estate of John P. Campagna, deceased. These pleadings are being further amended to include Midland Funding LLC and Erie County Department of Social Services as necessary parties.

ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: March 22, 2019 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 66.44 Block: 4 Lot: 18

NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein.

T O THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. JOSEPH R. GLOWNIA, J.S.C. Justice of the COUNTY Court of the State of New York, dated May 8, 2019 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage.

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Tonawanda, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 28, Township 12, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company's Survey and according to map filed in Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 305, is known as the east eighteen (18) feet of subdivision lot number sixty-five (65) and the west thirty-seven (37) feet of subdivision lot number sixty-six (66) in Block "E".

Mortgaged Premises: 393 ABBINGTON AVENUE, BUFFALO NY 14223 A/K/A 393 ABBINGTON AVENUE, TONAWANDA NY 14223 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 66.44 Block: 4 Lot: 18 of the TOWN of TONAWANDA, NY 14223

LEGAL NOTICE BID REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the following projects for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meetings will be held for interested firms at MCI Office. Documents can be obtained by contacting the associated estimator, Phone 716-2825244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®.

Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified firms for associated goals are strongly encouraged.

Heart of The Campus Phase 3 One World Café Advanced Demo SUNY Buffalo in Amherst NY. Contact: jmccune@markcerrone.com MBE:17%.

WBE 13%. Proposals due to MCI by 6/21/19 12:00PM. LRRT-DL&W Station Rail Systems and Site Work in Buffalo, NY. Contact: cganje@markcerrone.com MBE 6.8%, WBE: 6%.SDVOB 0.1% . Proposals due to MCI by 6/25/19 at 12:00PM. 1827 Fillmore LLC in Buffalo, NY. Contact ttibbs@markcerrone.com.

MBE 13.2%, WBE 6.9%. Proposals due to MCI by 6/25/19 at 12:00 pm.

East Ferry Trunk Sewer & South Park Sedimentation Basin Grit Removal Project in Buffalo NY. Contact: nbarile@markcerrone.com.

Combined 25% with minimum M/WBE 5% each. Proposals due by 7/8/2019 at 12:00 pm.

-LEGAL NOTICENotice is hereby given that a license, number (Pending) for beer, cider, liquor and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor and wine at retail in Restaurant/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 34 S Crossman Ave, Buffalo, New York 14211 in Erie county for on premise consumption.

Gordon Williams Park Vue Bar and Restaurant

Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment.

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

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

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is hiring: - Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Administrative Officer - Community Impact Administrative Assistant - Community Impact Program Associate – Grantmaking - Foundation Counsel The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is a 501(C)(3) holding more than 900 different charitable funds, established by individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and businesses to benefit WNY.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NJCC-NYS vs. Dudzic

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE, NJCC-NYS ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. KATHERINE DUDZIC INDIVIDUALLY AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHH J. DUDZIC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Amending the Caption, Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 11, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Erie County Supreme Court, 25 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY on July 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 311 Ideal Street, Buffalo, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 112.34, Block 3 and Lot 42. Approximate amount of judgment is $57,936.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 800466/2015.

Richard F. Daly, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmford,NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted.

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LEGAL NOTICE

KeyBank vs. Prentice, Et.. Al.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. RALPH L. PRENTICE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 17, 2018 and an Order Dismissing BK. No.: 18-11659 K duly filed on February 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Erie County Hall, Foreclosure Alcove, 1st floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on July 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 52 Roswell Road, Buffalo, NY 14215. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 90.08, Block 1 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $123,535.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606128/12.

Gregory J. Stewart, Esq., Referee GreenspoonMarder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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

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

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Wednesday June 19

Friday June 21

Saturday June 22

Monday June 24

End Discriminatory Traffic Enforcement: A Community Conversation: 6-8 p.m. Merriweather Jr. Library, Jefferson & Utica.

MAAFA Memorial Service “Day of Remembrance”: 6 p.m. Broderick Park (Foot of Ferry St.); drumming poetry and more. Hosted by Juneteenth Festival Inc. Swinging Into Summer Party Hosted by Buffalo Links Inc.: 6-11 p.m. The Buffalo Grand Hotel, 120 Church St.

Hispanic Heritage Community Breakfast: 9 a.m. Buffalo State College Student Union Social Hall, 1300 Elmwood Avenue. Dr. Raul Vazquez keynote speaker; Tickets $50 and $25 for students.

For more www.hispanicheritagewny.org

“Where Do We Go From Here?”: Project March Forward Event, Conversation/ discussion on 3rd chapter of Dr. King’s book, “Where Do We Go From Here?” 5:30- y7 p.m., Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St. Hosted

by Juneteenth Festival Inc., Power 96.5 & Project Access to A-Free-Ka.

Urban League, BURA Host Fair Housing forms: 2 p.m.

NYS Department of Human Rights, 65 Court St. (716) 250-2418.

Open House and Ribbon Cutting Behavioral Health Center: Endeavor Health Services, Urban Family Practice, and YourCare new co-located behavioral health center 4 – 6 p.m., 564 Niagara Street inside Urban Family Practice The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

Thursday June 20 The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

Networking in Higher Education Conference: Buffalo Niagara Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden from 8 a.m. to 4p.m.

For info ragland@buffalo.edu 716-645-1346 or go to http:// www.buffalo.edu/ mfsa.html.

Hosted by Minority Faculty and Staff Association at UB, Association of Faculty and Staff of African Descent at Buffalo State College, and Cultural Voice Box. Saturday June 22 Freedom Day, a celebration of Juneteenth in Niagara Falls, NY: family fun on the grounds of the Heritage Center, neighboring the Amtrak Station 1 – 5 p.m. at 825 Depot Ave. West..

Prayer in the Park for Men of the City 10am -2pm at MLK park

Tuesday June 25

The Links Swinging Into Summer Party! 6-11 p.m.

Tickets $60. Buffalo Grand Hotel, 120 Church Street (formerly Adams Mark).

Old School Cookout: Hosted

by Masten District candidate Nate Boyd, 12 noon – 4 p.m. corner Fillmore and Delavan Avenue.

Fruit belt Coalition Fruit of the City Banquet: 6p.m. at Beginnings Banquet Hall, 38 Crocker Street. Donations I $25 per person. For info or to RSVP call 893-6428.

Floetry In Motion Black Film Festival: “The Wiz” Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson, 5:30 p.m. 428-9892.

Email: sblack3001@gmail. com

Sunday June 23

Wednesday June 26

the 1st Annual PAL in the Park Health & Wellness event for Children & Families on Sunday, June 23rd at the Ashker’s Juice Hut d in Delaware Park Ring Road 9a.m. – Noon.

Job Fair: 10a.m.-2p.m. at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Central Library downtown, bring your resume . For info call 858-8900 or go to www.BuffaloLib.org .

Wednesday June 26

Thursday June 27

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

200 Eagle St. (716) 4270566.

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

200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

Saturday June 29

Thursday June 27

Black Film Festival: “Acrimony” starring Taraji P Henson, Merriweather Library, 3:30 p.m.; (716)428-9892.

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Sankofa Circle Documentary Series: The Roots of Jazz, Frank Merriweather Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free Admission. 716-883-4418 \

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UNIVERSITY UNITED! The annual University United Festival featuring Ginuwine and Jeffrey Osborne was a tremendous success! The event was held June 8 on the UB South Campus, Rotary Field.

It's a New Day in District 1!

VOTE 1A on PRIMARY DAY TUESDAY, JUNE 25th