CHALLENGER COMMUNITY NEWS

Donte Naylor

Mya-Isabella Samuel Eric Humphrey

Noah Fulton

Jaeona Buchanan

Rod Brown

Kevin Northington

Shaniya-Kay Dix

Kimorra Owens

Stephen Forman Jr.

Madison Nicole Byrant-Wagstaff

Teah Stevens

Tragic Crowd Surge at Rochester Rap Concert Leaves Two Dead

Two women are dead, and several others were injured, when false fears of a shooting at a rap concert in Rochester sent a crowd surging toward the exits last Sunday night.

One of the deceased was 33-year-old Rhondesia Belton of Buffalo, a City employee. The other was a 35-year-old woman from Syracuse.

The Memphis rap stars GloRilla and Finesse2tymes had finished performing at Rochester's Main Street Armory, located 900 E. Main Street, when people exiting the venue just after 11 p.m. began to surge dangerously and rush toward the exit, Police Chief David M. Smith said at a news briefing Monday.

“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Smith said.

Talking Sports of All Sorts Rochester's Jon “Bones” Jones Wins UFC Heavyweight Championship

Congratulations to Rochester, N.Y.

Born Jon “Bones” Jones in winning

The UFC Heavyweight championship on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Nevada. The first-round submission by guillotine submission was very impressive.

It’s been three years since the last time we saw Jones in the Octagon, but he showed little rust in the business-like fashion of defeating Ciryl Gane. Jones looked sharp, mobile, and precise in getting Gane to submit. Jones already talking about his first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic possibly July 8 headlining UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Jones brothers Arthur Jones III and Chandler Jones were at ringside along with their father Minister Arthur Jones, Jr.

Jones said, “He is humbled by his win and wanted to thank his Lord Jesus Christ and for all the people that prayed for me; “Thank you to all my fans and supporters for your continued unwavering support. The Jones family is a very religious unit that has many relatives residing in Rochester, NY.

Mayor Malik Evans called the fatal stampede “a tragedy of epic proportions” and promised a through investigation. “We are going to hold people accountable for what happened last night, period,” Mr. Evans said. "It breaks my heart and is totally unacceptable." Mr. Evans called Sunday’s stampede an example of “something that all of us who love concerts worry about.”

Sankofa Study Group

The next gathering of the Sankofa Study Group is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 1-3pm at Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives located at 140 E. Main Street in Rochester.

Fatal crowd surges have been a recurring disaster at concerts and other large events in the US and around the world.

-The Bills PredicamentThe Buffalo Bills must begin cutting players to get under the Salary Cap. It’s going to very interesting to see how General Manager Brandon Beane and Head coach Sean McDermott get out from under this predicament that they created by signing 34-year-old Von Miller to 120 million Dollar

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GloRilla

FREE ‘ROOTS’/GENEALOGY WORKSHOP HOW TO TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE!

The Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora is hosting the James Huff Memorial Workshop: Getting Started in Genealogy, on Saturdays March 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merriweather Library. The Genealogical Society members will present storyboards, photo books, binders and other information to get you started in Genealogy. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information ago to the Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora Face Book Page.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…. Working While Black at Tesla….

Investigative Post has reported that Black employees at Tesla’s factory in South Buffalo have filed two complaints with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging racist and sexist treatment by managers for the past five years since the plant opened ranging from offensive remarks to being passed over for promotions. Funding for the $1 billion local Tesla factory comes from Empire State Development, a New York agency. A spokesperson told Investigative Post that the state has “zero tolerance for racism and discrimination in any form.”

Dawn Wells- Clyburn is the New PUSH Buffalo Director

Dawn Wells-Clyburn is the new PUSH Buffalo executive director. Wells-Clyburn, 49, succeeds Rahwa Ghirmatzion, who led the organization for the past five years. The native Buffalonian joined the staff nine years ago as a part-time accountant before moving up to director of finance and administration and, for the past five years, deputy director of administration. PUSH stands for People United for Sustainable Housing.

Family Seeks Justice for Tyler Lewis!

Tyler X. Lewis was murdered on October 14, 2022 at the University at Buffalo North Campus, located in Amherst, NY. The main suspect and assailant from the scene of the crime is described to be a White male. As with many cases involving a Black victim, the family feels that the DA’s office has not provided any real transparency in their push for accountability and the arrest of the man who killed their loved one. At one point, Tyler's mother, Roquishia Lewis was brought to tears while addressing the press. Tyler was her only son. She and Tyler's father, Terrence have filed a civil suit against UB and Buffalo State. The following press statement was released:

Tyler Lewis, a 19-year-old sophomore at Buffalo State College, was attacked and killed at the University at Buffalo. His murderer is still at large after fleeing the scene with no developments regarding his identity or whereabouts. The Erie County DA's office remains silent while Tyler's parents are still desperate for answers regarding the murder of their child.

"Five months later, there have been no arrests. While university police identified a person of interest, the Erie County DA's Office has not pressed charges against any person in Tyler's case. The DA's office has yet to respond with their DNA analysis or any meaningful information regarding this case and the Lewis family is beyond frustrated at this point.

" It is clear that the Buffalo District Attorney's Office has no intention to indict the described assailant. Tyler Lewis was a young Black college student and the accused murder suspect was described as a White male. Ironically his description as 'White' no longer appears in the media. Nor does the bleeding scar on his forehead that had months to heal. We not only had to hire attorneys, but a private investigator, and also created our own Tip Hotline to move forward with this case. We have lost all confidence in the judicial system and will do whatever it takes to solve this case and bring forth justice.

"Questions regarding university security remain unanswered as it clearly failed Tyler at a place meant to secure his future. Tyler's parents have retained The Law Office of James Williamson. Mr. Williamson is ultimately seeking transparency for this family with the full cooperation of the Erie County DA's Office. The road to justice begins with their findings and bringing forth charges for Tyler's murder.

"The family of Tyler Lewis has been working with Rev. Al Sharpton the Founder and President of the National Action Network; The Law Office of James Williamson; Dr. Melina Abdullah, Leader of the LA chapter and BLM Grassroots Globally; Rev. James Lewis , Buffalo/Niagara Chapter National Action Network; Rev. Anthony Brown, Peacekeepers Court Advocate; and Pastor James Giles, Buffalo Peacekeepers. "

Anyone with anonymous tips regarding Tyler's death can call the following phone number which has been set up by the family: 716-226-6336.

Queen Amanirenas, circa 40 BC

Queen Amanirenas the Nubian Queen Who Conquered the Romans

Queen Amanirenas ruled the Kingdom of Kush from 40 B.C. to 10 B.C., in the Nubian region, now modern-day Sudan. When Roman emperor Augustus conquered neighboring Egypt in 30 B.C.—with plans to next invade Kush—Amanirenas launched a surprise attack on the Romans.

Leading an army of 30,000 from the frontlines, Amanirenas successfully captured three Roman-ruled cities. But it wasn’t long before Rome retaliated, invading Kush, destroying the Kingdom’s capital and selling thousands into slavery. After years of bitter fighting and significant casualties on both sides, negotiations to end the war began in 24 B.C., culminating in a peace treaty five years after the fighting first began. Although the hostilities ended in a stalemate, Queen Amanirenas—unlike many of her neighbors—was victorious in resisting conquest by Rome, never ceding large swaths of territory or paying taxes to the empire. Amanirenas is remembered throughout the Nile Valley and beyond as the Nubian queen who conquered

the Romans.

“Our history did not begin in chains. It will not end in chains.”

JUSTICE FOR TYLER! The family of Tyler Lewis, the promising young college student who was murdered on UB's Amherst campus in October, was joined by community activists Monday during a press conference where they called for transparency and justice. Authorities have yet to make an arrest in the case. In photo to the left, Tyler's mother (in Black holding a picture of her son) , Mark Talley, Taisiah Stewart , Cariol Horne and Myles Carter. In photo to the right, Taisiah Stewart, Myles and Kobe (Tyler's roommates). STREET LEGACY PHOTOS BY DARVIN ADAMS

I AM WOMAN

Iam Marilyn Nixon, your Ostomy Girl.

Once again I am coming to you on behalf of the Buffalo Ostomy Support Group. We are an affiliated support group of the United Ostomy Associations of America, a volunteer association dedicated to the support of ostomates and their families. Ostomie:

WHAT WE DO:

Our meetings provide much needed information to new and future ostomates while providing support for post-operative members and families. We offer ostomy care information through guest speakers, supplier representatives and round table discussions. We share and learn through group discussions that are provided in a safe and confidential environment.

We are still trying to get the medical Administrators from Buffalo General Hospital and ECMC to respond to our letters as to why patients that have had Ostomy surgery have no outpatient service at these hospitals where they have had their surgeries.

For outpatient care, we have to travel to the University of Rochester Medical Center. I repeat, there is NO outpatient care for the general community in the City of Buffalo. While a patient is in the hospital, they get all the care that is needed, however, once they leave the hospital, they are on their on.

I have had to travel to Rochester for outpatient care, treatment and a brief seminar on ostomy care with my stoma. I believe myself or anyone else should not have to travel to another city when care could and should be provided at the hospital at which their surgery was performed.

In the meantime, our group will continue to provide information to everyone that is willing to come to our meetings, which are held once a month 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from March thru October.

NEXT MEETING Elm Christian Fellowship Church

70 Chalmers Avenue (Central Park Plaza) All are welcome!

Daylight Savings Time and Your Health...

Sunday is the Start of daylight Savings time and people are preparing to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

However according to an article by Beth Ann Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, the annual ritual -known as Daylight Saving Time causes disruptions to daily routines caused by switching your clock one hour ahead.

About one-third of Americans say they don’t look forward to these twice-yearly time changes. And nearly two-thirds would like to eliminate them completely, compared to 21% who aren’t sure and 16% who would like to keep moving their clocks back and forth.

But the effects go beyond simple inconvenience. Researchers are discovering that “springing ahead” each March is connected with serious negative health effects, including an uptick in heart attacks and teen sleep deprivation. In contrast, the fall transition back to standard time is not associated with these health effects.

Towers of Pigs

A 26-story high-rise pig farm in a rural village in China, and a second building to operate soon, is expected to house raise 1.2 million pigs annually. Welcome to hightech pig farming in China, where half the world’s pig meat is consumed. -NYT

HEALTH IS WEALTH

MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. HAVE YOU BEEN SCREENED?

People of all races and ethnicities get colorectal cancer, but not equally. In the U.S., Black people are more likely to develop colorectal cancer and almost 1.5 times more likely to die from the disease than any other racial or ethnic group. Black people have lower rates of colorectal cancer screening as well.

Chadwick Boseman, an Actor best known for his role as Black Panther, died following a private battle with colon cancer which came as a shock to many people.

Getting screened regularly, starting at age 45, is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer or find it early when it may be easier to treat. Studies also show that racism affects access to health care, quality of care, ability to pay for health care, and trust of the health care system. These factors directly affect our health.

The Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Erie County works to improve access to quality health care and get people screened for certain cancers, even if they do not have insurance. Screening can help prevent colorectal cancer. In addition, when colorectal cancer is found early, people have an excellent chance of surviving the disease.

The CSP offers free colorectal cancer screening to uninsured people ages 45 and older. The CSP will provide an easy, stoolbased screening test, called FIT. The test is done at home and mailed to a lab. If the test result is not normal, the CSP will pay for a follow-up colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy can find growths, called polyps, and remove them before they turn into cancer. If cancer treatment is needed, the CSP will help clients get enrolled in the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program.

If you need help getting this important cancer screening, call us at 716-858-7376 or visit www.cspwny.org.

Feed Buffalo Volunteer Orientation and Ramadan Informational Feed

Buffalo will host a volunteer orientation and Ramadan Informational Friday, March 10 from 6-7 p.m. at Project Mona’s House, 852 Kensington or virtually via Zoom. To RSVP or for more information go to feedbufalo.org

Feed Buffalo, the brainchild of founder Drea D’Nur, seeks to end food deserts by creating free organic, safe & halal food access centers that feed, educate & restore WNY residents in need & to serve them with love.

Drea D'Nur

TO SPEAK: Rev. Renita Shadwick will speak Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30-6:30 @Elim Church, 70 Chalmers Ave. Central Park Plaza.

Free Business Training For Buffalo, Rochester Women In Business

Citizens Bank and the Enterprise Center at PathStone are hosting a free business training for Buffalo and Rochester women in business. This program will help women learn the skills to level up their businesses and as a bonus, the program will conclude with

Twelve Youth Startup Leaders To Receive Empower716

Young Entrepreneurs of Color Award

The Empower716 Young Entrepreneurs Recognition Program is holding its first annual Young Entrepreneurs Awards Gala on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The event will celebrate twelve youth startup leaders in Western New York and honor them with the Entrepreneurs of Color Award. One young startup leader will also receive the Dennis Wilson Jr. Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, named after local entrepreneur and business owner Dennis Wilson Jr. of Mrdwilson Limited Corp.

"We're excited to highlight youth of color who exhibit entrepreneurial skills," said Robert Lowery, Founder and CEO of RL Experience and Empower716 Talk Show. "All of the honorees are 21 years old and under. Some are skilled in fashion, branding, and social media, while others have official LLCs. We'll be recognizing a versatile group of entrepreneurs."

The honorees who will be celebrated include the following:

•Donte Naylor: At 14 years old, Donte Naylor is the founder of Kingofausome and attends Autism Services, Inc.

•Noah Fulton: At 19 years old, Noah Fulton is the founder of Why Not Dream LLC and attends Daemen University.

•Eric Humphrey: At 14 years old, Eric Humphrey is the founder of EJ's Vending & More and attends Buffalo United Charter School.

•Teah Stevens: At 17 years old, Teah Stevens is the founder of Mia Mon Amour and attends South Park High School.

•Madison Nicole BryantWagstaff: At 20 years old,

Madison Nicole BryanWagstaff is the founder of Madison's Fabulous Creations and attends Buffalo State University.

•Stephen Forman Jr. : At 21 years old, Stephen Forman Jr. is the founder of Paulie! and attends Buffalo State University.

•Jaeona Buchanan: At 17 years old, Jaeona Buchanan is the founder of Nails by Jaeona and attends Global Concepts High School.

•Mya-Isabella Samuel: At 15 years old, Mya-Isabella Samuel is the founder of Bella Study Buddies and attends Nardin Academy.

•Rod Brown: At 19 years old, Rod Brown is the founder of Make it A Movie Entertainment and a Niagara Falls High School graduate.

•Shaniya-Kay Dix: At 11 years old, Shaniya-Kay Dix is the founder of SugaLips by Shaniya-Kay and attends Cataract Elementary School.

•Kimorra Owens: At 12 years old, Kimorra Owens is the founder of Kim's Crystals & Beyond and attends Cataract Elementary School.

•Kevin Northington: At 18 years old, Kevin Northington is the founder of Kuts by Kev LLC and a Burgard High School graduate.

Each honoree will get a stipend to support the improvement and expansion of their business ventures. This stipend aligns with the mission at the Empower716 Young Entrepreneurs Program.

"We understand lack of resources and financial support discourages entrepreneurship for the youth of color in underserved communities," Lowery said.

"Our mission is to remove those hurdles and recognize, spotlight, encourage, and support the youth of color in

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Western New York."

Selected organizations such as the Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase Program (YES) and the Buffalo String Works will also receive the Building the Future Entrepreneurship Award. This honor will recognize each organization's role in building young leaders.

RL Experience and True Community Development Corporation created the Empower716 Young Entrepreneurs Recognition Program. They invite you to help celebrate the new additions to the business community and the organizations supporting young startup leaders in the area.

The event will have live music from the A-Team Band. Special guests will also be present, including the following:

• Guest Speaker(s): Zandra A. Cunningham, CEO of Zandra Beauty and Tamara Zantell,CEO/Founder of Raising A Mogul, LLC

• Soloist Anita Frasier

• Buffalo Poet Laureate, Jillian Hanesworth

• Mistress of Ceremonies: Chelsea Lovell, Daytime Buffalo Host at WIVB/WNLO-TV

The awards gala is from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST at The Powerhouse in Buffalo. 'Tickets are available for purchase online at www. empower716.com. We are thankful to all of our sponsors and supporters.

Robert Lowery

T.C. Watson Memorial Mass Choir Reunion Concert

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church presents T.C. Watson Memorial Mass Choir Reunion Concert Sunday, March 19, 2023, 4p.m. at 66 Wasson Avenue, Lackawanna, NY. Doors open at 3p.m. Free will offering. Please come out to help make this a very special occasion! Reverend Keith D. Mobley, Pastor.

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY

THE DOROTHY J. Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica, offers Bible Study every Thursday from 12 noon - 1 PM - both in person and zoom. The link to join ZOOM is https:// us)@web.zoom. us/j/87418112708 Or for more information call the Center at (716)882-0602.

Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order

New York, NY — Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.

The United States has a notable record of demonstrating the courage to admit when its policies and actions have resulted in harm. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act to compensate victims of the US policy to place people of Japanese descent into internment camps during World War II.

“The National Council of Churches historically has stood on the frontlines in advancing a vision of racial justice in America to build a beloved community,” said Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, Interim President and General Secretary, NCC. “This historic letter to President Biden from a diverse coalition of faith

American Baptist Women Ministry Honoring Women of Distinction

The American Baptist Women Ministry of Buffalo NY & Niagara Falls are Celebrating National Women’s History Month by honoring women of our community. These women have shown Leadership and have constantly been moving and growing identifying issues, assisting with problem.

These amazing women are Kathleen D. Tyler of EM TEA Coffee Cup Café, Dr. LaVonne E. Ansari, PhD Executive Director Community Health Center, Reverend Dr. Gina C Jacobs- Stain Executive director for American Baptist Women Ministry, Mrs. Barbara Schultz member of Kenmore Baptist Church and Cecelie Owens founder and president of the G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation, Inc. (GSF) and principal at West Hertel Academy. Tessia Harris, Youth Coordinator at the New Hope Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, New York and Elise Rhodes Nurse Educator.

This will take place on Tuesday March14 at the Community Health Care Center at 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo N.Y. Geraldine Rhodes Daniels is President of ABWM.

Yvonne Hairston, Director of Senior Services and Ageless Wonder Program, Recognized for 50 years of Service to the Organization

Yvonne Hairston is a shining example of what it means to be a dedicated and passionate employee. She is the director of Senior Services and Ageless Wonder Program, which offers a free and safe space where seniors can enjoy recreational and social activities, games, guest speakers, and fun community outings.

Yvonne joined CAO 50 years ago, and ever since then she has been committed to making a difference in the lives of others. "You can't do CAO work without a heart," Yvonne says. "The more you do, the more you are going to be asked to do and you won't regret it, because there are too many people who need our work."

The Ageless Wonder Program operates out of CAO of WNY’s Pratt-Willert Community Center on Hickory Street and Edward Saunders Unity Center on Bailey Avenue in Buffalo. It is here that Yvonne and her team have been able to provide a safe and fun environment for seniors to come and enjoy. Yvonne and her team have worked hard to make sure that the program is a success, and the seniors who attend the program receive the best possible experience.

Don't Forget to Register for the 2023 Willie Hutch Jones Annual Science Fair

Registration deadline for the Eighth Annual Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Program (WHJESP) STEAM Fair is March 17. The fair will be held at Burchfield Penney Art Center on March 25, 2023, from 11:30 am-2 p.m. Registration is free and open to all students from third to twelfth grades. .

This year's theme is "All Things STEAM." Students are tasked to think of a problem, map out a plan to design a solution, and then demonstrate how the problem is solved. Contestants can choose a science, technology, engineering, or math project or explore how art intersects science. Participants must register by March 17. Go to whjesp. org to register and learn more. whjesp.org .

LOCUST STREET ART

Oasis of Creativity in the Heart of the Community Offers Free Classes for Children, Teens and Adults

In the heart of the Fruit Belt lies a tall red brick building that, to the unfamiliar eye, may just look like another beautiful piece of Buffalo architecture. In reality, 138 Locust Street is home to an art school that offers free and low cost classes to the community. It’s “magical”; hallways and classrooms are filled with colorful student artwork, love for the community, and the drive to create.

Founded in 1959, Locust Street Art, formerly MollyOlga, opened its doors to the public in hopes of providing a space of exploration and creativity for a diverse array of students, especially those considered to be at-risk or members of marginalized groups. The types of classes offered include film and digital photography, hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics, hand-drawn and digital animation, Teen and Adult drawing & painting, and children’s drawing & painting. The school is run by eight teachers and staff members who are all working artists themselves.

“We are about making sure that everyone has equal and equitable access to fine arts,” says Rachelyn Noworyta, the Executive Director. “Places like this save lives and change lives for the better.”-as quoted from “Believe in Buffalo” on Channel 7 News.

Locust Street Art’s next session begins Saturday, March 18th. Artwork from this upcoming session will be featured in their annual Art Show on June 24th, which is open to the public; food, games, and an award ceremony will all be a part of the festivities.

If you are interested in becoming a student or learning more information about Locust Street Art, you can visit their website at www.locuststreetart.org. If you’d like to help support their free classes check out their current fundraiser located on the homepage of their website.

Full Spring schedule below (starting March 18):

Children’s Drawing & Painting (ages 4-12)

•Thursdays 3:30-5 or 5-6:30pm,

•Saturdays 1-2:30pm or 3-4:30pm

Ceramics (ages 8+)

•Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30-6:30pm

•Saturday 1-5pm

•Seniors | Tues & Thurs 12:30-2:30pm

Animation (Hand Drawn) (ages 12+)

•Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30-6:30pm

•Saturday 1-5pm

Photography

Ages 16+ | Film Photography

•Tuesdays 3:30-6:30pm

Ages 12+ | Digital Photography

•Wed, Thurs 3:30-6:30pm

•Saturdays 1-5pm

Drawing & Painting (Teen & Adult)

•Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30-6:30pm

•Saturday 1-5pm

•Seniors | Tues & Thurs 12:30-2:30pm

-Submitted by Akasya Crosier

Yvonne Hairston

Entertainment

ADRI. V. IS BACK FOR HER 6TH ANNUAL GO GETTA MIX AND MINGLE CELEBRATING EVERYDAY WOMEN WHO MAKE HISTORY IN WNY!

Adriana A. Viverette a popular multimedia personality also known as "ADRI. V. The Go Getta," who packs the house with Black Girl Magic every year without fail. She's back again this year for her 6th annual Go Getta Mix and Mingle , a free event saluting working women of WNY.

Founded and curated since 2015, Adrianna created the event because she wanted to take the time to “Salute” WNY women who she believes possess the Go Getta Spirit and rarely gets to celebrate their wins. She uses her own birthday of March 22 each year to shine a light on women from the community who are blazing their own trail, turning dreams into reality against all odds, while serving as an aspiration and inspiration to those around them.

For this very lively event each year Adri. V. awards ten women she calls “The Talented Ten” for their Go Getta spirit and continual contributions in the City of Buffalo and the community. She modeled the name after ‘The Talented Tenth,’ a term that designated a leadership class of African Americans in the early 20th century and widely publicized by an influential essay by W.E. B. Du Bois of the same name.

This year The Talented Ten include: Chantele Thompson, Juweria Dahir, Kara Oliver-Perez, Leah Daniel ,Shai Arnold, Shantelle Patton, Porsha Parson, Alicia & Alisa Officer, Gizelle Hinson and Zeneta Everhart.

The Crystal E. Viverette Award ( formerly the Rose award) is a special award during the event and given to a woman who in the face of personal adversity continues to forge forward while serving others. The award is named after Adrianna’s late mother who passed from breast cancer in 2022 who she says continued to work as a nurse daily and exhibited unbelievable strength and joy through her difficult time until the end.

The Go Getta Mix & Mingle is taking place from 6-10 pm on March 22 at WXYZ Bar 500 Pearl Street with music by DJ Brei and an appearance by poet Ten Thousand. There will be networking from 6-7:30p.m. followed by The Talented Ten Toast and Rose Ceremony

7:30-8:30p.m. and from 8:30 -10p.m. Adri’s signature party with a purpose turns up not only celebrating the awardees but Adri’s birthday!

Although a free event, registration to attend is required. Go to eventbrite.com and search The Go Getta Mix and Mingle 2023. Donations are accepted and can be made upon registration. All donated proceeds will support The Go Getta Scholarship created for girls who are focused on going after their dreams in a positive and productive way and who are also involved in their community, school, maintaining exceptional grades and motivated to pursue higher education.

Marquis Hill New Gospel Revisited

Friday, April 14 at 8 pm at Kleinhans 3 Symphony Circle in the Mary Seaton Room and you don't want to miss it!

New Gospel Revisited is the most recent musical project from the Hill that involved the capturing of a live recording that revisits and reinterprets his debut 2012 album New Gospel; this time around employing a band of super-heavyweight musicians.

Since winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Composition award in 2014, he continues to rise and has demonstrated full command of his art and built a reputation for synthesizing what he describes as the essential elements of the Africa-American creative heritage that includes contemporary and classic jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.

The 8 p.m. show is part of the esteemed Art of Jazz Series produced by Jazz Buffalo founder Toni Zambito.

Tickets $22- $37. For information call 716-885-5000 or visit kleinhansbuffalo.org

ON STAGE

•Black Violin, 8 p.m. March 10, Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Ave.716.878.3005.

•BRIAN MCKNIGHT, with special guest After 7 Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m. Buffalo Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

•Miguel Zenón celebrates Musica de Las Americas March 12 at Kleinhans Music Hall Mary Deaton Room 3 Symphony Circle 3p.m. part of Art of Jazz series go to kelinhansbuffalo.org

•Boney James 8 p.m.

Thurs. April 6, Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood. Tel. 716.878.3005 e.mail rhpac@buffalostate. edu .

•PAUSA Art House has a great line up this month of March with -The Philippe Lemm Trio March 10 at 7p.m.

-Havana Loops and Michel Ferre March 23 7p.m.

-Derrick Gardner March 25 7p.m. All tickets and show info on pausaarthouse.com

LEROI: LIVING IN COLOR

Burchfield Penney Arts

1400 Elmwood Ave

Artist Leroi C. Johnson retrospective with over 70 + works from his 30 year career as well as work by local students inspired by the artist. Show is on view until March 26. Go to burchfieldpenney.org for more info .

ARTISTS OF COLOR EXHIBITION

At Niagara Arts & Cultural Center located 1201 Pine Ave. Gallery Hours for the Townsend Gallery, Kudela Garden Gallery, and permanent exhibits within the building are from 12:00pm-5:00pm on view until March 25 visit thenacc.org more info.

ADRI.

LARRY SALTER'S SOUL ORCHESTRA ; Larry Salter and his phenomenal Soul Orchestra brought Black History Month at the Broadway Market to a swinging close February 25.The Orchestra features some of the finest musicians in the city - and includes the likes of the legendary Carol McLaughlin of the Carol McLaughlin Big Band . Hats off to Larry Salter - a true Buffalo musical treasure and "keeper of the culture!" Challenger Photos

LOUDMOUTH: The Life and Battles of Rev. Al Sharpton

Made up almost entirely of archival footage the film LOUDMOUTH, written and directed by filmmaker Josh Alexander, is chock full of Interviews and never-before-seen footage of the civil rights activist, politician and minister Reverend Al Sharpton. It is a film that investigates his life and battles with features of President Barack Obama, James Brown, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Chuck Schumer.

Sharpton, who has spent decades fighting for social change, championed police reform and accountability, calling for the elimination of unjust policies, is the founder of the National Action Network. Back In 1971 Sharpton founded the National Youth Movement and for seventeen years led the organization, registering young people to vote and giving them job opportunities. With a host of great reviews this film is clearly a must see.

There is a free Watch Party of the film at Varsity Theatre 3165 Bailey Ave. March 18. See Ad on the right for details.

High School Students Invited To Attend Success+Me: Success Skills Panel Discussion

On Friday March 17 Students are invited to attend the Success +Me panel discussion on 9:30 a.m. - 11:15a.m. at the Mason O. Damon Auditorium 1 Lafayette Square. The panel will feature prominent business professionals in WNY, who will be educating students about the various skills it takes to be successful.

Students in attendance can take part in the Success Skills trivia game of Kahoot! The student who wins will receive a $250 scholarship, and the school they attend will receive a $250 donation from Success+Me Education. To attend visit successme.

Wakanda Alliance Program

For youth 8 years and up, every second and fourth Saturday at 1p.m. Program focuses on culture comics and community and exploring Afrofuturism at DelavanGirder Center 877 E. Delavan. Visit thegalactictribe.

A Unique and Beautiful Women’s History Month Experience

March is designated Women’s History Month, and last Saturday I had the opportunity to attend the Eritrea Association International Women’s Month event. It was a very entertaining and joyful experience! This colorful event allowed me to see first a beautiful culture and tradition of a land and a people that my ancestors were stolen from centuries ago. The women sat in separate sections of the room from the men, and the children as children do, played and enjoyed themselves.

The women were all dressed in long white dresses, with the colors of the Eritrean flag trimmed around the neck and down the blouse. The meal that was prepared was delicious! Oh My Goodness!!! It was a full coarse that consisted of a finely chopped meat, greens, vegetables and a salad. After the meal was eaten the ladies passed out traditional coffee, popcorn and wheat twists as a desert.

After dinner and coffee the men and women began to do traditional dancing. What I was able to view and enjoy was a tradition and culture that was still retained and celebrated by a people of African descent; something which I, as an African in America, had robbed from me. I was able to see families and friends enjoy centuries long traditions, and enjoy a rich culture that the Eritrean people still practice today in a new world to them. I am an African who was born in America, I do have Native American ancestry as well, I am proud of both.

Let us welcome and learn from our African family members, our way as true African People. Even though different indeed, we are the same people, an African people, where ever we may be! I'm just saying...

U.S. Hailed Nigeria Election Results While Election Observers Cried Foul

As independent U.S. election observers raised alarm bells about widespread voting irregularities in Nigeria’s Feb. 25 presidential elections, the U.S. State Department was singing an entirely different tune, congratulating Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the electoral victor and hailing a “competitive election” that “represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy. Some experts believe that the U.S. tendency to quickly endorse election results, even despite legal challenges and credible allegations of voter irregularities, could erode trust in democratic institutions in nascent democracies in Africa and undermine the United States’ already shaky standing as the top defender of democracy worldwide. Washington faces similar such test cases in other key elections coming up this year across the continent, including in Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and again in Congo.

-A Repeat of 2019-

When the results of the 2019 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were announced in favor of the candidate Felix Tshisekedi, independent groups in Congo had detected widespread fraud in the vote, so U.S. officials from the Trump administration agreed to condemn the process as rigged and vowed to hold those involved responsible. However instead of condemning the election as “deeply flawed and troubling,” following the language of the original draft, the United States endorsed the results and offered praise for the election. -Source Foreign Policy

Ghana Celebrates 66th Year of Independence from Colonial Rule

On March 6, 1957 Prime Minister of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared the country free from British Colonial rule.

Ghana set the record as the first country to gain independence from colonial rule after the long fight for freedom.

Since that year, the country has celebrated Independence Day on March 6 every year.

Kwame Nkrumah, declared in his famous speech, “The African People are capable of managing their own affairs and Ghana our beloved country is free forever!”

“Cop City” Protests Continue

Atlanta, GA--In Atlanta, the clash over plans to build a police training center - dubbed “Copy City” by opponents of the project - on a large tract of land has brought at least one death, a state of emergency, and domestic terrorism charges — and protests are only expected to grow more intense. Police arrested at least 35 people recently after dozens of activists swarmed a construction site and set heavy equipment and other items on fire hoping to block construction of a $90 million public safety training campus in an area called the South River Forest. The F.B.I. was assisting in the investigation. Those opposed to the training center include both environmental advocates who want to preserve one of the region’s largest remaining green spaces and activists concerned about the increased militarization and aggressive tactics of police forces.

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COMMON COUNCIL

The Race for Masten

In addition to India Walton and Zeneta Everhart declaring their candidacies for the Masten District council seat, Beverly Robinson-Smith, former Housing Counselor at the Buffalo Urban League, a lead consultant and motivational speaker and Gina Davis, have also expressed an interest in the Masten District race. Ulysses O. Wingo, the current Masten District Councilman is not seeking re-election . Ms. Everhart has received the Democratic endorsement.

Ellicott

Rev. Michael. Chapman has officially announced his candidacy for the Ellicott District Council seat. The longtime Pastor of St. John Baptist church is president and CEO of the Fruit Belt Community Development Corp. and the Buffalo Black Billion redevelopment project. He also pastors Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Chapman, 70, and his wife Ina, have been married for 48 years. He says his extensive background and track record as a leader in the Fruit Belt community best qualifies him for the position.

Former New York State Assembly staffer and organizer Matt Dearing has also announced his campaign to represent the Ellicott District in the City of Buffalo’s Common Council. Dearing, 29, attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin where he studied Government and Economics.

Cedric R. Holloway, the director of the Johnnie B. Wiley Pavilion and Community Center is expected to make his official announcement later this week.

University District

Rasheed N.C. Wyatt has formally announced his reelection campaign for the University District seat on the Buffalo Common Council. Wyatt made his announcement in the district while unanimously getting the endorsement from the Erie County Democratic Committee. He has served on the Buffalo Common Council since 2014 as the University District Council Member.

Democrats Endorse Perry, Miller-Williams

Democrats have endorsed Erie County Family Court attorney referee Tiffany Perry for an open seat on the Buffalo City Court bench, as well as incumbent Buffalo City Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams.

-Perry-

Previously a public defender with the Legal Aid Bureau and juvenile prosecutor with the Erie County District Attorney’s office, Perry belongs to and holds leadership roles with many professional and community organizations. A lifelong resident of Buffalo, Perry graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2000, and earned her undergraduate degree from Canisius College in 1997. She was a 1993 graduate of Bennett High School.

-Miller Williams-

A former Ellicott District Common Council member who also served as the first Black Chair of the Erie County Legislature, MillerWilliams was appointed City Comptroller in 2019 and elected to a four-year term that same year. She is a former Buffalo police officer and master sergeant in the US Army. Miller-Williams has a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration and criminal justice and a master’s of science in higher education and student personnel administration from the State University College at Buffalo.

The Race for

County

Executive Erie County Democrats unanimously endorsed Mark C. Poloncarz for another term as county executive. Poloncarz was first elected in 2011 after winning the county comptroller’s office in 2005 and 2009.

Former Grand Island town supervisor Nate McMurray announced at the end of February that he no longer plans to run for County executive.

From Left: Barbara Miller-Williams, Zellner, Tiffany Perry.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

The People Have A Right To Know What Is Going On In The Erie County Holding Center!

The People of Erie County have a right to know what is going on in The Erie County Holding Center and to have some input as to both the conditions and operation of the jail. Of course, we, the citizens, expect that the professionals that we either elected or who were hired, to be qualified and left alone to do their job.

However, when it becomes necessary to have the United States Department of Justice come in to evaluate, investigate and make recommendations about how to better operate the jail in ways that serve the citizens as well as those detained in the jail (as was the case in 2005 when way too many deaths occurred under questionable circumstances), then it behooves the citizens to make their voice heard in ways that protect their interest and the lives and well-being of those detained.

For years now, I, along with many other concerned citizens, have written about issues of concern regarding the wrongful behaviors of some of the people that were hired to do the job of guarding and performing care, custody and control of those detained. And let me be clear, we are not talking about the “deputies” who go to work every day to really only do the job of care, custody and control in ways that serve the interest of all parties, but here the focus is on those who have other agendas that end up hurting the people under their care and all of us as well.

To that end, the Erie County Corrections Specialist Advisory Board was re-established under the leadership of the current County Legislature, Chaired by The Honorable April Baskin, and for the past three years this Advisory Board has worked with Jail Management, the Legislature, people inside, and families outside under the leadership of former Superintendent Thomas Diina and newly appointed Superintendent Mike Phillips, to quell many of the issues and concerns that continued to arise even after the official departure of Sheriff Tim Howard.

The Advisory Board, formerly chaired by Miles Gresham and now Chaired by Cindi McEachon, has been able to work with jail management and all parties concerned, to bring in the M.A.T, (Medication Assisted Treatment) program to help people who go into the jail with substance abuse challenges, withdraw from physical addictions. That program, M.A.T., is currently operating at the Holding Center. There is room for improvement in how it is operated.

The Advisory Board has also been able to tour the Holding Center fairly regularly, and identify what we saw and had been told were blind spots there, where detainees claimed to have been regularly beaten and violated by jail guards.

As a result of that discovery of the “blind spots," the Advisory Board was able to work with current jail management and get an agreement to purchase body cameras to be worn by deputies, for their and detainees’ protection, as well as stationary cameras to be placed in the blind spots in order to record all engagements where there was potential for abuse.

However to date, after years of negotiations, the “teamsters union” that is supposed to protect the rights of deputies and all parties under the care custody and control of the Erie County Holding Center and “Correctional Facility,” has prevented the agreement from moving forward and placement of those cameras to take place. Nor are the deputies wearing those cameras yet. It is as though they don’t want the guards to get caught on camera abusing or beating detainees.

We, the Corrections Specialist Advisory Board, are at an impasse. The Legislature has tried. Jail management has tried. We have all tried to get beyond this impasse and have those cameras placed, and more cameras issued to deputies who want to “do the right thing.”

The Corrections Specialist Advisory Board meets the last Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. We have asked the community to weigh in on our collective concerns about what goes on at the Holding Center, where mostly Black, Brown and some White people are detained. I am asking again for our community to attend these meetings. .

You can log in on your laptop, desktop or telephone. The meetings are currently virtual and all you have to do is email Sean.Mulligan@erie.gov , or call and ask to be placed on the community comment list for the upcoming meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. and you can attend virtually, listen to what work the Corrections Specialist Advisory Board does and then offer your own comments as to what you would like to see happen at the Erie County Holding Center in terms of treatment and programming for the people detained there.

2023: Year of the Woman in

Buffalo Electoral Politics?

Unlike previous years, the 2023 Buffalo Common Council races have a lot of women candidates seeking most of the 9 council district seats.

So far, the leading contenders for Masten District include at least three female candidates: India Walton , Zeneta Everhart and Gina Davis.

University District has Kathryn Franco trying for her 2nd attempt to unseat the incumbent Councilmember. In the Ellicott District, it is rumored that Leah Halton-Pope will go up against Cedric Holloway, Michael Chapman, Matt Dearing and another female who hasn't decided yet if she is going to jump in the race.

Eve Shippens , a decades long, science teacher, currently assigned to East High Community School, is making a bid to depose the North District Councilmember who has held onto the seat for the past 23 years! This writer has heard several female names being floated around as candidates for the Fillmore, Niagara, Lovejoy and Delaware Districts. If this information is true and women run and win in these four districts, in addition to the Masten, Ellicott and University Districts, this city may be facing a situation where the common council could go from having zero female Council Members to having a female, super majority of seven out of 9 council seats.

If that were to happen, the number of female Councilmembers would surpass the 6 females who were elected to represent their respective districts, in 1999. We elected Councilmembers Barbara Miller- Williams in Ellicott, Betty Jean Grant in University, Karen Ellington, in Fillmore, and Mary Martino, in the South District. Councilmembers-At- Large Beverly S. Gray and Rose Lotempio rounded out the number to six females on the 2000-2002 Buffalo Common Council.

I have not heard any 'noise' about the South and Niagara Districts but it is still early; petitioning for signatures started just last week. Maybe a woman or two, in both of those districts will run, win and give the current, all male, Buffalo Common Council a new look that is more in tune with how government should look like and be: diverse, inclusive and representative of all the city residents; Black, White, young, old, multi-ethnic and gender neutral.

I don't know about the rest of the voters but this writer is looking forward to citizens looking like me, in ethnicity and gender, taking their much needed places in the council chambers after the November, 2023, General Election.

Thank You Challenger!

Dear Editor/ Challenger Family: We give thanks and praises to all that’s good & divine for the brilliant leadership of One Alnisa Banks, in her diligent rigor in bringing The Challenger News to 60 years of service. The Challenger News keeps us abreast of our Black, African, and African American stories; and therefore, contributes to all communities the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of a great and heroic people.

Thank you, Queen Mother Alnisa and all The Challenger families, involved in this giant situation.

~ Bilala Ka Ra Temple of KaRa Ptah

Where Did All This Hate Come From?

Dear Editor:

Investigating and/or blaming Peyton Gendron’s parents for his May 14, 2022, racist attack on the Tops on Jefferson Avenue doesn’t go nearly far or deep enough. For instance, perhaps we should look at the cultish and/ or spineless enthusiasm way too many Republicans have for the ex-President. Remember his “very fine people” comment about the 2017 Charlottesville racist attack, and how some of those same “very fine people” showed up AGAIN at the capitol on Jan. 6th, 2021, in their (lucky for us) half cocked attempt at a coup? All of this and more should be a blazing red flag to us all that we have a racism problem in this country, from top to bottom.

And Republicans aren’t the only ones to blame here. Anyone can see that the election of Joe Biden hasn’t even come close to solving the US’s plague of racial woes. And speaking of plagues, in a nasty historical twist, it was none other than Binghamton, NY, just a few miles from Conklin, Gendron’s hometown, that served as the NY state headquarters of the KKK from 1923-1928. Didn’t know that the supposedly “blue” democratic “liberal” stronghold of NY had a KKK chapter? I did. Look it up, and you’ll find it, in all its shameful glory, right there on google.

Until we look at the racism in our society, both past and present and on both sides of the political aisle, we can only expect more of these horrific outbreaks. Hypocritically throwing our hands in the air and wondering “where did all this hate come from?” will do nothing to solve it.

~Christopher Appleton

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching

Buffalo Virtual Healthcare Job Fair

The Buffalo Healthcare Job Fair is a could hire event that makes it easy have interviews for the positions you seek in healthcare. The virtual job fair is FREE for all healthcare professionals and potential to interview with 40+ companies in just 3-hours! The virtual fair is on Friday March 10 from 11-2pm and is FREE .

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 808902/2022 COUNTY OF ERIE

Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 107 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ANGOLA, NY 14006

District: , Section: 251.07, Block: 3, Lot: 15

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT

MORTGAGE SERVICING

RADNEY/SPORTS

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(60 million hard cap) contract and Josh Allen deal kicks in along with over paying “ just average “ tight end Dawson Knox. We already know Jordan Poyer is almost gone most likely to Miami the Dolphins but a better fit for him would be the Kansas City Chiefs. I would rework Josh Allen’s deal along with Von Miller to have any opportunity of resigning Tremaine Edmunds. The Bills should draft the best linemen they can find in the first and second rounds of the draft. Keep in mind the Bills have only 5 draft picks in this draft.

-The Sabres Looing Much Better-

The Buffalo Sabres are playing much better than in previous seasons. It’s about time the team has finally becoming competitive and most likely making the playoffs for the first in in over a decade. This team needs a good goalie and a defensive defenseman for next season and hopefully Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, Dylan Cozens, and the leadership from Sabres Captain Kyle Okposo can continue this forward movement. It’s amazing how good former Sabres goalie Liv Ullmark is performing for the Boston Bruins. It just goes to show you if you have a good defense in front of your goalie, clearing the puck out of the zone after the first shot on goal is critical to his performance. Take care and remember to “be a good Sport!”

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

Plaintiff, vs. AARON J. ARCHILLA, if living, and if she/he be dead, 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; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; 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, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

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. Your failure to appear or to 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.

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 $145,122.00 and interest, recorded on October 23, 2019, in Liber 13915 at Page 9291 , of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York., covering premises known as 107 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ANGOLA, NY 14006.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BUFFALO 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC NEEDS HEARING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS HEARING

Draft Amendment available here: https://www.buffalony.gov/324/ Consolidated-Plan-Documents

AVISO AL PÚBLICO

CIUDAD DE BÚFALO MODIFICACIONES ANUALES DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN

Plan Amendments must be received by April 17th, and comments on the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan resulting from the March 16 meeting must also be received by Monday, April 17th, 2023. Send all comments to Maria M. Chudy, Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, 920 City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo NY 14202 or HUDAdministrator@city-buffalo.com.

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

NOTICE FOR BIDS

LEGAL NOTICE BID

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 230007 – FILTERS FOR RAIL HVAC AND RAIL CAR 230004 – BUS STOP SIGN BLANKS

Download documents at https:// www.nfta.com/departments/procurement

Dated: February 22, 2023

ROBERTSON ,ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

OLUWATOBI ADEDOKUN, Esq.

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

March 2, 9, 16, 23

LEGAL NOTICE

ERIE COUNTY DPW HIGHWAYS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ELMWOOD AVENUE CR 119 REHABILITAION PROJECT

PIN 5763.33

Erie County Department of Public Work, Division of Highways will conduct a Public Information Meeting to describe the existing conditions and objectives for Elmwood Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Kenmore Avenue and Knoche Road, as well as the proposed alternatives and upgrades for this roadway.

The meeting will be held at the KenTon Commons, 3200 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217 on March 23, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time. Participants are welcome to view displays, including drawings and project facts. Staff from Erie County and its engineering consultant will be on hand to answer questions and receive public input.

Comments, from interested persons, may be submitted in writing at the meeting, by mailed letter, or email to the below Project Manager. Comments will be accepted through 4/6/23.

Further information on the project may be obtained from:

Mr. William Ratka, P.E., Project Manager DiDonato Associates Engineering and Architecture, P.C. 689 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203

Email: wratka@didonato.cc Phone: (716) 656-1900 ext. 1112

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNTY OF ERIE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

New Lancaster Highway Facility Project No. 2019-943-01

Separate sealed bids for General Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on March 31, 2023, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. NYS Vendor Responsibility Form CCA-2 A/B/C, NYSDOL wage rates, MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

Puede encontrar una copia completa de este documento en español en el sitio web de la Ciudad: https://www.buffalony.gov/324/ Consolidated-Plan-Documents

Gilbane│Turner will be soliciting Bids for the BUFFALO BILLS NEW STADIUM PROJECT.

Upcoming Packages for Foundations and Structural Steel include*:

BID PACKAGE 08C – Foundations

BID PACKAGE 08D – Foundations

Aux Building

BID PACKAGE 10A – Structural Steel & Canopy Roof

BID PACKAGE 10B – Structural Steel Aux Building

All businesses interested in bidding as a Prime/Tier-1 subcontractor must prequalify to receive an invitation to bid.

For an overview of the prequalification process, reference the Prequalification Navigation Guide at www.buffalobillsnewstadium.com.

LLC'S

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

Grayscale Movers, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on the 23rd day of February, 2023. Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served upon him or her to: 50 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202. Purpose: Moving used household goods. March 9,16,23,30 April 6,13

Thursday March 16th, 2023 at 6:00PM

Notice is hereby given that the City of Buffalo is currently preparing amendments to its current and prior year Annual Action Plans as well as preparing its Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The City will conduct a public hearing to discuss these amendments, the City’s anticipated FY 2023 allocations, and use of funds for the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

The purpose of this hearing is to present these amendments relative to housing and community development needs for public review and comment and to obtain the views and comments of citizens, public agencies, and other interested persons relative to housing and community development needs that may be addressed by CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funds in FY 2023.

City Staff will describe program goals, review the planning and adoption process, and hold sessions to discuss how these funds can be best utilized throughout the City of Buffalo.

Mayor Byron W. Brown invites Buffalo citizens, public agencies, and other interested persons to participate in an in-person public hearing on Thursday March 16th at 6:00PM to be held on at Belmont Housing Resources for WNY at 2393 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. A virtual option has been made available for this meeting to in an effort to broaden participation.

To join this hearing virtually, go to: https://buffalony.webex.com/ buffalony/j.php?MTID=m9e70a3385 d36343d00d726570ca6ff76

Meeting Number: 2344 603 1969

Password: AAP23

To join this hearing by phone, dial: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Access code: 2344 603 1969

Please send an RSVP to HUDAdministrator@city-buffalo.com of you plan to attend in-person. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons requested at least 24 hours in advance to HUDAdministrator@ city-buffalo.com.

The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing, or orally at the public hearing. These amendments will be made available on or about March 16th, 2023 in the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning, 65 Niagara Sq., Room 920, and on the city’s website at: https://www.buffalony.gov/324/ Consolidated-Plan-Documents. Written comments on the Annual Action

We encourage NYS certified minority-, women- and service-disabled veteran-owned and local businesses to participate. Please refer to bid documents for full MWBE/SDVOB plan information. If you provide services relevant to any of the above packages and are interested in participating at a lower-tier level, apply to participate in the Meet the Primes session via the “Contracting Opportunities” section on the project website.

*Subject to government approvals

February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23

LEGAL NOTICE RFP

COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

County of Erie, New York

RFP RELEASE

The Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Family Group Conferencing Services. The RFP #2023-009VF can be found at http://www.erie.gov , or a copy can be obtained by contacting Judith Kolmetz at 716-858-7932, or via Judith.Kolmetz@erie.gov as of 3/10/2023.

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

Proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on 4/12/2023. Submissions are done electronically.

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

Marie A. Cannon, Commissioner of Social Services

LEGAL NOTICE BID

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 230001 – LEGAL SERVICES

Download documents at https://www.nfta.com/departments/procurement

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

Bourgeoisie Bue LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on the 25th day of April, 2022. Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom shall process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served upon him or her to: 5949 Camp Rd #1196, Hamburg, NY 14211. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

February 2,9,16,23, March 2,9

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

E’Finity Cleaning LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: December 10, 2022. Office of the LLC: 4498 Main St. Suite 4 #1220. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 4498 Main St. Suite 4 #1220, Buffalo, New York 14226. Purpose of LLC: (Commercial Cleaning). No specific duration attached to LLC.

February 2,9,16,23, March 2,9

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

BLK-for hair with texture, LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: January 12, 2023. Office of the LLC: 11 Veronica Drive West Seneca., NY 14224, ERIE. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 11 Veronica Drive West Seneca., NY 14224. Purpose of LLC: To conduct any lawful business for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the laws of the state of New York. No specific duration attached to LLC

February 9,16,23, March 2,9,16

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY

The Caffe Elmwood LLC filed articles of organization with the NY Secretary of State on 01/19/2023. Erie County. Principle business location 957 Elmwood Ave Buffalo NY 14222. Michaela Phetteplace Schmidbauer is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS may mail copy of process to 179 Merrimac Street Buffalo NY 14214 Purpose: Coffee Shop.

February 16,23, March 2,9,16,23

NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist

Help connect aging or disabled individuals and their Families to support groups and streamline access to Public benefits and application assistance. Asso. degree and human services exp. req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

Olmstead Housing Specialist

Help individuals seeking eligibility for Housing subsidy to transition from Institutional setting to the community. Asso deg and min 2 yrs exp req. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc 3108 Main St. Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

MCO Quality Assurance

Specialist

Monitor & corrective action for MCO Insurance billings within AR ledger. HS diploma req. Exp w/MC billing preferred. Cover letter & resume to WNYIL, Inc. 3108 Main St Buffalo NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

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Youth Symposium: Opportunities To Speak To Employers About Careers

Join the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Rho Sigma Alumnae Chapter, for our Annual Youth Symposium, Embracing Generational Wealth – Youth Career Fair. The March 18th symposium is from 10-3pm located at 701 Ellicott . It's designed to highlight some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth by supporting, serving, and empowering youth educationally, civically, socially, physically, and emotionally. The symposium focuses on empowering youth to create generational wealth by educating them on resumes, working papers, interviewing, self-advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Youth will engage in interactive workshops and have opportunities to speak with employers about careers, employment opportunities, and internships, win prizes, and participate in a TikTok competition. Workshops include : I Want a Job – Resumes , How to Interview, Know Your Rights - Working Papers, The change is you – Speak up! (Self-Advocacy), Work Your Passion – Entrepreneurship Panel, Dispelling the Myth of CoVid-19 Vaccinations. To attend go to eventbrite.com and search Annual Youth Symposium to reserve a spot.

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FRI. MARCH 10

Feed Buffalo volunteer orientation and Ramadan Informational 6-7 p.m. at Project Mona’s House, 852 Kensington Avenue virtually via Zoom. To RSVP or for more information go to feedbufalo.org

TUES. MARCH 14 Free Line Dance Class, Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica, BEGINNER 11a.m.-12 p.m.; ADVANCED 12-1 p.m. (716)882-0602.

Ostomy Support Group, 5:306:30 p.m. Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave. every 2nd Tuesday (716)5985288. (See page 4)

WED. MARCH 15

African Consciousness Workshop

Every Monday 4-6 p.m., Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. “Where we learn About Our Glorious Past & Present African Family.” (716)400-8644 Bro. Shango or kmtflix@gmail.com

333 Dick Road 7 to 11p.m. 716816-8264, or 716-698-6785.

MON. MARCH 13

12 Noon Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St. Seniors 55+Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.com

NEW! Hustle for Health Line Dancing with Jazzy T 12p.m. at Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E Delavan Ave, FREE www.HustleforHealth.com

Bailey-Dartmouth Community Garden Town Hall Meeting hosted by Council Member Wyatt, City of Buffalo DPW, Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services 995 Kensington (716) 245-8332 or mread@buffalony.gov

Line Dance Fitness, 11 a.m. Gloria Parks Center, 3242 Main St.; Seniors 55+ Free (716)832-1010 or hustleforhealth.com

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We Are Beautiful: At opening night for the annual Black Doll Exhibit at the Merriweather library Black Pride was all aglow. The show’s theme “We Are Beautiful An Evolution of Black Dolls” was befitting to the packed house of Black doll lovers of all ages! Presented annually by Chairwoman Erie County Legislator April Baskin, the show that is now in its 4th year and curated by Lisa Jacobs is a must see. During the ceremony a Lackawanna native Connie Porter who is author of one of theAmerican Girl collection series Addy Books was guest speaker. She was presented with a proclamation by Chairwoman Baskin and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz recognizing her accomplishments. The show runs through April 1 and can be viewed during library hours daily from 12noon – 8p.m. Don't miss it! - Challenger Photos

Be The Dream: At this years Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration held at Kleinhans on January 15 several community leaders were honored for their tireless work in various areas from education and judicial to humanitarian and business. The theme was Together We Can Be The Dream There were many spirited performances and the Keynote speaker was noted scholar L. Nathan Hare. The event was produced and directed by Bessie Patterson.

STREET LEGACY PHOTOS BY DARVIN ADAMS