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FOR THE

CULTURE! African American Cultural Center Names Leah Angel Daniel New Executive Director Page 3

Igniting Hope Conference All About Healing The Black Community Page 4

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Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Passes At 102 Page 11

MARNETTA MALCOLM: ONE IN A MILLION Receives Surprise Honor At Black Achievers Gala Page 9

Dr. Linda Clark Is New President of Rochester’s Jordan Health Center Page 2

"WE WANT OUR VOICE TO BE HEARD!” Block Club Seeks

More Answers About the 33 Project. Community Urged to Attend October 19th Meeting Page 3

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A Pathway to Reduce Violent Dr. Linda Clark Joins Jordan Health Crimes is Topic of Center as its new President and Chief Panel Discussion INSIDE ROCHESTER

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r. Linda lark was named as

Jordan’s Chief Medical Officer in August 2022. At that time, she oversaw the center’s physicians, providers, and overall medical operations at each of Jordan’s physical sites. Clark also helped to innovate new services and opportunities for patients and the overall community.

She also previously served as Jordan’s medical director in 2009.

Most recently, as Common Ground Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Clark provided strategic counDr. Linda Clark sel to Common Ground's initiatives from a medical perspective.

Clark is a practicing physician and long-time advocate for health equity and population health, in addition to her work at Jordan. She brings over 25 years of experience in occupational and preventive medicine. Clark is also a research assistant professor in SUNY Buffalo's Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health and Public Health and an adjunct assistant professor in Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She also serves on the board of directors of St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center.

“I’m honored to accept this new challenge to lead Jordan Health,” said Dr. Linda Clark, President and CEO of Jordan Health. “We have a great opportunity to continue the legacy and improve the overall health of our community by reducing gaps in access to quality healthcare and staying connected to our more vulnerable neighbors to limit health disparities.”

Clark will assume her new role in November 2023, succeeding Dr. Janice Harbin, who announced her retirement last year after more than 10 years in the role and over 40 years of service in community health.

Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester Annual Scholarship Event Rising Stars: Physicians For Tomorrow

Witness captivating presentations, engage and network with up and coming Black physicians who share your passion for healthcare. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about the medical field, this event offers valuable insights and connections and help provide opportunities for the next generation of Black physicians. The event takes place Friday, November 1 at Kin Event Space, 52 Sager Drive Rochester. Tickets at Eventbrite are $100 per person, $30 Residents,, and free for medical students. RSVP BY OCTOBER 30

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iolent crimes are particularly pervasive across American cities. Violent crimes have jumped sharply leaving the nation's cities more dangerous today. The same is true in our city. A crime occurs every 27 minutes (on average) in the Rochester area. A panel will discuss areas what they consider crucial to reform to reduce these violent crimes.

A panel discussion on the topic “Our City, Our People, Our Violence: A Pathway to Reduce Violent Crimes," will be held Wednesday, October 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Nazareth University, Otto A. Shults Community Center, East Avenue, Rochester. The objective of the seminar is to educate our community of the issues that we confront in our cities and to critically evaluate the steps necessary in reducing such crimes.

The panel of experts will include: Jill Paperno, Esq., Empire Justice Center; Rashid Muhammad, EdD. Director of Community Partnership for Just Cause ; Keith L. Stith, RPD Deputy Chief of Special Operations; Erin Thompson, Co-Dir. Gandhi Institute; and Irshad Altheimer, PhD., Professor and Director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives, RIT. If unable to participate in person a Zoom link can made available.

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AREA BRIEFS

"For The Culture!" African American Cultural Center Names Leah Angel Daniel New Executive Director!

Majority Leader Peoples- Stokes

ith all the energy of a new beginning, the African American Cultural Center introduced its new Executive Director during a Tuesday morning press conference inside the 350 Masten Avenue facility.

Leah Angel Daniel, no stranger to the Center, was open and transparent about her goal to strengthen the iconic institution and her desire and vision to rebuild the positive intergenerational community that helped to nourish her as a child. “I grew up here,” she said proudly.

Acknowledging that they had outgrown the building she explained that the immediate focus however would be to “beautify and build on what we have … while keeping ...expansion on horizon.”

“The Doors are open!” she declared as a welcoming gesture to the community. She invited residents to come in and share ideas about what they'd like to see at the center and utilize the space although limited, for meetings and workshops etc. The African American Cultural Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Despite whatever difficulties the center may have gone through in NEW BEGINNINGS! Pictured from left: Deputy Mayor Callie Johnthe wake of the passing of former beloved executive Director Agnes son PhD., Legislator Howard Johnson, Dorthea Baxter Hughes Vice Cultural Center Board, Executive Director Leah Angel Bain, who served for 41 years, Ms. Daniel is optimistic about the President Daniel, Board President Bishop Michael Baxter, Rashied McDuffie, future. One of the first things she plans to do, she said is create a me- Esq., Deputy Mayor and Verniece Turner Artistic Director Paul Robeson Theatre. Challenger Photo morial in Ms. Bain’s honor there.

Leah Angel Daniel is a distinguished individual with an impressive background. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate for Executive Leadership as well as a graduate of the Empire State Development East Side Avenues Community-Based Real Estate Training Program. She is well-respected for her work as a community leader and advocate.

Naming her as the new Executive Director is “a significant moment for the African American Cultural Center and the Buffalo community as a whole,” according to a statement from the center’s Board.

“Leah’s vision, experience, and passion align perfectly with our mission to promote African and African-American culture, arts, and heritage in Western New York. We are excited about the future of the African American Cultural Center and the direction that we are heading.”

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Small Business Legal Clinic To Help Business Start-Up Process The WNY Law Center is partnering with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples- Stokes to hold their 3rd clinic for Western New York and City of Buffalo residents who need assistance getting their business off the ground.

The event will take place from 10a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, October 14th at University at Buffalo’s Allen Hall located next to NFTA’s South Campus train station and park & ride lot at 3435 Main Street.

The clinic will offer legal advice regarding business structure for small businesses and to provide LLC or Corporation formations for them on the spot.

There will also be a host of vendors that provide various forms of small business assistance. The formation costs on the day of the event are $235 for an LLC and $160 for corporations, all filing fees are paid to New York State.

All the legal time from the WNYLC attorneys and staff is free of charge.

SUPPORT Black BUSINESSES!

“We Want Our Voice to Be Heard!” Block Club Seeks More Answers About the 33 Project. Community Urged to Attend October 19th Meeting The Jes Breathe Block Club Association is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, October 19 at the Science Museum from 4p.m. to 6p.m. about the “33 Project” - the plan to restore Humboldt Parkway by covering a portion of the Route 33 Expressway.

A number of public meetings have been held and residents have spoken both in favor of and against the $1 billion Project 33 and its long range impact – both during and after its completion . However according to Jes Breathe block club leaders, the upcoming public meeting is critical.

Pastor Corey Gibson of Calvary Baptist church will moderate.

“This may be the last time you get a chance to make your opinion count,” said Jes Breathe block club president Gina R. Davis. “After attending the last two meetings about this project, I was very concerned about whether our community really understands what we are getting ready for.”

At the second last meeting she said she was informed of a "soft blast" going 10 feet deep to make a 6 lane expressway under the area that was to be connecting our communities back together. “When I asked, 'why we were having an expressway built underneath, the answer was, after a study was done we, the City of Buffalo, have over 70,000 commuters daily.

“Why are we, the constituents of our city going to be inconvenienced? Some maybe displaced from their homes or in jeopardy of health issues, just to name a few. Also, our city will be losing revenue on a daily basis of over 70,000 commuters.”

“As the project continues to E Ferry Street, the digging and or blasting will reportedly be going 30 plus feet deep!” she continued. “I repeated what was said to make sure I heard correctly, then replied, ‘I know my community doesn't know this information.’”

“I asked about our city having limestone, cobblestone and water underneath.

“Also, our city, the Buffalo region, is situated on a fault line known as the Claredon-Lindin Fault system (fractures in Earth's crust that could periodically cause minor quakes)."

Although residents have until October 26 to give their opinion, Gina cautioned that comments have to be filled out on a legal document provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in order to make an impact.

She said not only does the block club want more clarity about the project, “We want to make sure our voice is heard.

Feedback is important! Our statements must be on these legal documents in order for the DOT to hear us!"

The forms will be available at the October 19 meeting.

A New York State DOT Community Outreach Office was set up in November of 2022 . It is located at 878 Humboldt Parkway where the forms and more information about the project is available. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Janate ‘Solar’ Ingram is the current Community Outreach Liason. For more information call (716)370-0071 or email kensingtoncommunityooutreach@dot.ny.gov

Hannibal

Hannibal Barca (247 B.C. – 183/181 B.C.) is considered by many to be one of the greatest military leaders of antiquity. His exploits as a young commander of the Carthaginian army gained him legendary fame by his people and fear and hatred by their enemy, Rome. But what is not often recognized was that he was an African as well.

At 28 years old Hannibal was elected commander of the army.He was a charismatic and courageous commander.

He led his army of soldiers, horses, and war elephants on an epic march across the Alps and into northern Italy.

There he fought several battles against the Roman army and emerged victorious.

He was described as “the first to enter the battle… and the last to abandon the field.”

But his most impressive victory came in 216 B.C. at the Battle of Cannae. By the end of the day of battle a reported 70,000 Roman soldiers were slain. The Roman army was almost completely destroyed.

Even with this great victory, Hannibal was unable to capitalize on this to bring Rome to its knees. He was forced to retreat back to Carthage and was defeated at the Battle of Zama in 202 B.C. Although, he survived the battle, Hannibal was eventually forced into exile and died sometime between 183 to 181 B.C.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Igniting Hope Conference Was All about Healing Buffalo's Black Community By Nanette D. Massey

Diabetic Health: The Benefits of String Bean Juice

HEALTH EQUITY: Speaking, left,Pastor George Nicholas of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity. Dr. Tim Murphy, a SUNY Distinguished Professor in medicine, is pictured center.

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t was all about health for the Black community of Buffalo recently when two related events were held September 29 and 30 at the UB’s Jacobs School of Medicine downtown.

The first was the Mother Pearl Young Legacy Forum on Hope and Healing: Advancing Key Maternal Health Policies," named in honor of one of the ten people fatally shot during the Tops Supermarket racist massacre of 5/14/22. Pearl Young was a student at UB where she studied health and nutrition and earned her bachelor’s degree in gerontological studies.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee. The least of her claims to fame is being the older sister of Motown sensation Diana Ross. Dr. Ross-Lee is a trailblazer on many fronts.

She is the first Black woman to become dean of a U.S. medical school, becoming dean of Ohio University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She is also the president and founder of the Maryland Osteopathic College of Medicine at Baltimore’s Morgan State University.

Growing up, she saw herself in the future as a teacher, a dancer, or a doctor. As far as her hopes as a dancer, “I knew that wasn’t going to last,” she said with a grin, “because I had to feed myself.” Born in the 40’s, a safe aspiration for a Black woman from the projects of Detroit was teaching. At sixteen she had her tonsils removed. She woke up in the post-op room bleeding profusely from her throat. The two people charged with attending to her were off in the distance talking, paying no attention to her, and she certainly couldn’t call for help. Finally someone came from behind that she couldn’t even see and she was rushed back into the OR. That experience solidified her resolve to go into medicine.

A cursory Google search will upend pages and pages of her board positions, fellowships, and national advisory committee assignments. She travels the country speaking about women's health, primary care and health policy.

She was supposed to retire in 2010. “I’m failing at retirement, I have to learn how to say no.” Still, she looks at each opportunity presented, such as coming to Buffalo to speak, and weighs them “based on the impact they will have.”

She said that maternal health in America as it applies to Black women is a glaring example of the health inequities in Black communities around the country and that its time for a change.

Day two was the Igniting Hope Conference cosponsored by UB, the Erie County Office of Health Equity, and the Buffalo Center for Health Equity.

Pastor George Nicholas of Lincoln Memorial Church has been a tireless advocate for the Center for Health Equity, in the media and everywhere else he’s allowed a few minutes to speak. Saturday, he acknowledged Highmark, the health insurance giant based in Buffalo, for the $5 million in seed money they gave to the project. The four immediate goals of the center are to see to it that Black Buffalonians are operating at their best level, that Black kids in Buffalo schools are operating at their

From the Healing Archives Of Bro. Isma’el Jamal

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resh string bean juice has great benefits for persons suffering with diabetes as it resuscitates the pancreas, spleen and liver. No diabetic should be without it!

Cabbage Juice is also good. The sulfur in the cabbage juice manifests as an insulin-like activity – but caution: too much cabbage juice can deplete iodine levels in the body and weaken the thyroid gland.

Carrot, garlic and ginger root juice is also a good combination for diabetics but avoid fruit juices and eliminate all sugars if possible.

Consuming lots of garlic and onions is beneficial as both have significant blood-sugar lowering actin.

Eat lots of raw food – green leafy vegetables and whole grains.

Millet, an ancient cereal grain, is one of the best whole grains for diabetics for its high nutritional content. It keeps blood sugar steady and lowers cholesterol.

grade level, that affordable and safe housing is available, and that everyone has access to primary health care. Bold proclamations, to be sure. “We’re not hiding, “we’ll be accountable,” Pastor Nicholas affirmed. “We’re going to do the things we say we’re going to do.”

Dr. Tim Murphy, a SUNY Distinguished Professor in medicine, heads up the UB Community Health Equity Research Institute. Dr. Murphy sees bridging the disparate health outcomes between Black people living on Buffalo’s East Side and everyone else as “a moral obligation. Everyone looks at it as charity

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Mount Holyoke College Appoints Black Woman with Buffalo Connections as 20th President, A First in School's 186 Year History

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anielle Ren Holley, a noted legal educator and social justice scholar, was inaugurated the 20th president of Mount Holyoke College on September 21.

President Holley is the first Black woman in the 186-year history of Mount Holyoke College to serve as permanent president, and the fourth Black woman in history to lead one of the original Seven Sisters Colleges. Her Buffalo connection is strong.

She is the niece of Kenneth and Sharon Holley of Zawadi Books and the daughter of Dannye Holley and the late Joyce Holley of Houston, TX. Dannye Holley attended UB and served as a former law professor at SUNYUB School of Law before relocating Danielle Ren Holley to Texas. He retired as Dean of Law from Texas Southern. However at one point in his career ,while he served as Dean of the Law School at Texas Southern, his daughter Danielle was serving as the Dean of Howard University’s School of Law. She is widely viewed as having renewed Howard’s historically important law school and raising its stature and visibility as the leading educator of social and racial justice lawyers.

President Holley holds a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She is the recipient of numerous outstanding awards and serves as the co-chair of the Board of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights among other prestigious boards. She is is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Her historic appointment made national news.

Kenneth and Sharon Holley and family traveled to Massachusetts to attend the inauguration of President Holley last month.

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cutting word is worse than a bowstring. A cut may heal, but the cut of the tongue does not.

African Proverb

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• Are you age 50 or older?

• Have you smoked a pack a day or more for 20 years or more?

• Have you actively smoked in the past 15 years?

If you answered yes to all three questions, it’s time to meet EDDY — Roswell Park’s new lung cancer screening bus!

Find out if you’re eligible and where EDDY will be next,

RoswellPark.org/Eddy or call 1-800-ROSWELL (767-9355)

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FAITH & FAMILY

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON St. Luke AME Zion Church 9th Annual Jazz YOU NEED TO KNOW!” Vesper Concert

St. Luke AME Zion Church will host its 9th Annual Jazz Vesper Concert, sponsored by the Trustee Board, Saturday, November 4 at 3p.m. 314 E. Ferry St. Donation $20. Children 12 and under $10 Pay at door.

Grief Support Group Meeting

Grief Support Group meeting CAO Rafi Center 1423 Fillmore Avenue October 19, 5-6:30 p.m., Free 716-3323773.

There will be a free luncheon featuring a Breast Cancer awareness presentation by the National Witness Project including survivor accounts Saturday, October 21. Registration is required for one of two sessions: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.

- 4 p.m.

The event takes place at the Prince of Peace Temple 669 Kensington Avenue. Seating is limited.

To register, call (716) 832-7566 and leave your name, telephone number and which session you would like to attend.

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After Long Wait,$57 Million McCarley Gardens Renovations Finally Completed

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ichael Chapman, Overseer and Pastor of St. John Baptist and Gethsemane Baptist Church (Two Churches, Two Campuses, and One Village), his wife Ina Doss Chapman, and church leaders can finally look across the expansive McCarley Gardens’ affordable housing complex in East Buffalo’s Fruit Belt and say, after 45 long years, “We did it!”

A press conference will be held with state and local political leaders along with officials from the Buffalo Black Billion, Community 1, LLC, and co-developer BFC Partners from New York City to announce the completion of a $57 million renovation to the 150unit townhome complex on 15 acres at 818 Michigan Avenue.

Constructed in 1978, the complex consists of a variety of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units supported by a HUD Project Based Section 8 contract, with tenant incomes restricted below 80% of AMI. Chapman and First Lady “I am eternally grateful to God, my Soulmate, Ina, Rev. Michael Ina Doss Chapman. the Oak-Michigan housing development fund company’s board of directors, and the leadership of our Two Churches, Two Campuses and One Village,” Chapman said. “The completion of this McCarley Gardens development reflects the conclusion of 21 years of negotiations with many institutions.”

-How It All BeganThe late Reverend Burnie C. McCarley, who founded St. John Baptist Church in 1927, originally purchased the land where McCarley Gardens sits today. Six years after his death in 1972, Pastor Reverend Dr. Bennett W. Smith Sr. completed Reverend McCarley’s vision for housing for low-income families when McCarley Gardens opened. Michael Chapman, the third pastor in the church’s 96-year history, is the developer of the completed $57 million renovation of this project. The Oak-Michigan Housing Development Fund Company hired BFC Partners as its co-developer.

“Our team has always been proud to say this project was led by an African American developer from Buffalo,” explained Chapman, who was born and religiously raised in the St. John Baptist Church. His parents served as Spiritual leaders for many years at St. John and his father served as Chairman to Reverend Burnie C. McCarley, Pastor Bennett W. Smith Sr. and to his son, Pastor Michael Chapman. Pastor Chapman’s wife, Ina Doss Chapman, was raised and continues to live in the Fruit Belt.

When Chapman began as Pastor in 2002, the federally subsidized McCarley Gardens had gone into foreclosure. The Oak-Michigan Housing Development Fund Company, of which Chapman is President and CEO, negotiated to remove the Michigan Avenue property from foreclosure and placed it in the “Mark to Market Housing Program.” Chapman and his team then spent four years negotiating with Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) officials over the church’s vision for the property and five years negotiating with University at Buffalo Presidents John B. Simpson and Satish K. Tripathi and Vice President Marsha Henderson.

“It was a pleasure negotiating with everyone at UB. All our negotiations were extremely professional and honorable,” Chapman said.

“This project was a key component of the “UB 2020” initiative to create a downtown campus for the university,” he continued. “In 2009, at the insistence of (New York State Assembly member), Honorable Crystal Peoples-Stokes, we created an extensive community benefit agreement. We are the only Institution in the African American community that was required to do so.”

Chapman said his team encountered 12 years of political hostility from the Buffalo Common Council and was forced to change developers three years into the project, causing them to pursue a co-developer, BFC Partners from out of the area, in New York City.

“Due to the political hostility towards us and this project, our costs were increased by $600,000,” Chapman said. “Along the way, we also struggled to keep the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus from changing the name of a portion of our property.

“We also had to terminate an easement agreement with the BNMC, and we have not received any enumeration or compensation for third party agreements entered into by the BNMC on our property,” he added.

-Researching John Hopkins University in BaltimoreAt the bequest of UB’s Marsha Henderson, Chapman’s team spent two years traveling to Baltimore, Md., researching John Hopkins University and the Baltimore Community Foundation development’s plan for the medical integration of the Medical Campus and its surrounding community, which were co-existing in the same geographical location. They consulted with Development Foundation attorneys to determine if the model could be utilized in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt, in conjunction with the BNMC. “We used the Baltimore Model to develop the concept, ‘There cannot be a World Class Medical Campus in Buffalo, New York without a World Class Community,’” Chapman said proudly.

“We have survived the worst, most vicious attack upon a Church and Spiritual Leader in the history of the city. This $57 million renovation allows us to say we have secured the McCarley Gardens campus for the next 50 years as a low-income presence on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus,” Chapman continued.

-A Paid Political Announcement-

National Black Business Conference Held Black people from all over the country and the world attended the 123rd National Black Business Conference that took place in Atlanta on August 24.

The National Business League the National Black Chamber of Commerce and the World Conference of mayors unified to host the conference. More than 1,000 Black businesses and professionals registered.

Panel discussions included “Re-Building Black Wall Street,” “Pan-African Diaspora Global Business,” “ Black Women in Business” and “Access to Capital for Black Business.” Attorney Benjamin L. Crump was the keynote speaker.

The National Negro Business League (NNBL) held its first national conference in Boston, Massachusetts on August 23, 1900.

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ON STAGE

Entertainment

Pappy Martin: More Jazz More Wellness!

The Pappy Martin Legacy

Jazz Collective “Celestial Jazz Wellness Series” on Friday October 13 at 7 p.m. at the Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue. Admission is free! Go to PMLJAZZ.COM for more info.

BEYONCE RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ COMING TO BUFFALO ON THE BIG SCREEN!

*THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN, Saturday, Oct. 14, Tickets $54 TicketmasterShea’s, 7:30 p.m., “A Tribute to Hitsville USA” featuring music from The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and more.

Tickets Ticketmaster.

A documentary chronicling Beyoncé’s just-concluded 39city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.

The film adds a second blockbuster from a music superstar to a fall slate of movies that’s been slightly thinned out by the ongoing screen actors’ strike.

Like “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which debuts Oct. 13, “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” is being released directly by AMC, the movie theater chain, without studio involvement.

Releasing in theatres December 1 , Tickets will start at $22 plus tax. The film will run for a minimum of four weeks, AMC said.

BUFFALO FASHION WEEK

Local Brands Take Center Stage Buffalo Fashion Week is fast approaching! Check out the schedule and support these amazing talented locals !

Witness something historical, and experience Buffalo’s captivating fashion, meet industry professionals and have fun!

The official Buffalo Fashion Week Schedule includes: 10/16 - Runway at the Temple, At Templeton’s Landing 2 Templeton Terrace from 7p.m. - 11p.m.

(VIP gets early access) 10/17 - The Other Half Runway at Other Half Brewing 1 Seneca Street 6p.m. - 10 p.m. (VIP special access) 10/18 - A Night with the Culture Networking & Fashion Event Follow Buffalo Fashion Week on social media @ buffalofashionweek. Tickets to all of the scheduled fashion events can be found on eventbrite.

SUPPORT THE ARTS!

Coltrane Celebration: The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society in collaboration with Burchfield Penney presented yet again another weekend filled with jazz music and love in honor and celebration of the everlasting spirit (and birthday) of saxophone legend John Coltrane. One of the most unforgettable celebrations since the inception of this annual celebration featured the excellence of his son Ravi Coltrane, Curtis Lundy, George Caldwell and Jonathan Blake and the Love Supreme School of Music. -Challenger Photos

*TROLLEY'S PLACE, Paul Robeson Theatre/ 350 Masten Ave. now thru Oct.15 Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 4 p.m. Tickets $25; Seniors $20 and $10 for students w/ID. (716)8842013 paulrobesontheatre.com *PURPLE POETRY, featuring Archie the Messenger & Friends hosted by Julian

”The Mayor” Russell, Torn Space theatre , 612 Fillmore 8 p.m.$30 (716)444-3016.

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One In A Million: Marnetta Malcolm Receives Surprise Honor at 51st Annual Buffalo Black Achievers Award

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arnetta Malcolm, being the unsung heroine that she is, goes about her work of making things happen for her beloved East Side community without a second thought.

She’s been doing it for decades and at the recent 51st annual Buffalo Black Achievers Award Dinner and Gala , she received a more than deserving honor with a surprise recognition before over 1,300 people at the prestigious event.

The award was given to Marnetta for her role in helping to heal the community in the wake of the trauma from the racially motivated 5/14 massacre by hosting the widely popular, family friendly, Friday Night Live weekly celebration throughout the summer on Jefferson Avenue. However uplifting and celebrating her people has been her goal throughout the years.

Marnetta, a founding organizer and president of the Rick James Funk Fest, also serves as vice president of the Ralph C. Wilson Conservancy Board, where she is tasked with overseeing sustainability and future management of the 91-acre park that’s being redeveloped and reimagined as the Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park (which we call Front Park) and where the Funk Fest was held every summer.

-Black AchieversThe prestigious Black Achievers event honored 56 remarkable achievers September 30 who have made Marnetta Malcolm significant contributions to the Western New York Community.

The elegant black-tie affair, held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center was a night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration, masterfully hosted by Channel 7 anchor, Pheban Kassahan, and delightfully moderated by Dr. James A. Lewis III. The Buffalo Black Achievers Dinner boasts a storied legacy that traces its origins to 1973 when it was established by Herb Bellamy, Sr. to illuminate the extraordinary contributions of African Americans within the Buffalo community, frequently overlooked or undervalued.

Among the highlights of the evening were the special awards presented to six exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and selfless dedication to the community.

In addition Buffalo Black Achievers, Inc. also recognized 11 outstanding high school seniors with the Buffalo Black Achievers Youth Academy Scholarship.

Co-chairs, the Honorable April N.W. Baskin and Chiwuike Owunwanne of Key Bank played pivotal roles in making the gala a resounding success.

The Buffalo Black Achiever Inc. recognizes the support from the sponsors and donors who help make this event possible each year, including West Herr, The Buffalo News, Uniland Development, Power 96.5/WUFO, Rich Products, M&T Bank, St. John Baptist Church and WKBW Ch 7.

For more information about the Buffalo Black Achievers visit buffaloblackachievers.org.

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Bills Get Turfed in London for a 25-20 Loss to Jaguars

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ou can partially blame Bills Owner Terry Pegula for accepting a HOME game in London against a team that already been there for at least a week.

Pegula is all about the money and does not know or care about the nuisances of Professional football.

If Ralph Wilson was still Owner of The Buffalo Bills, he would not have accepted a game in London against The Jacksonville Jaguars, who did not have to travel for the game. Pegula does whatever the league tells him to do because he does not have interest in his football team other than to make as much money as possible. He made more money on having a home game in London than in Orchard Park. The Bills organization made a calculated error by not leaving on Monday for London which would have allowed the team a chance to get acclimated to the 5-hour time difference in Europe. The Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans play next Sunday on the same field but both teams are leaving on Monday.

The Bills did not complain about the sticky turf before the game or the day before makes you wonder what was going on. Did the Bills practice on the turf the day before and not feel the stickiness? The result of the Bills not leaving early was a sluggish start and a slew of defensive injuries in the first quarter. The worst was the Bills losing their heart and soul of the defense Matt Milano to a very nasty knee injury after he got rolled up on his right leg while standing near a pile up of players and could not move his foot off of the sticky turf. It does appear that sticky turf contributed to Matt Milano possible season ending injury. Bills defensive stalwart Taron Johnson said he also believes that’s why he got hurt and thinks it was a factor in other injuries Sunday.

“That turf is terrible. Thank God I’m alright (but they need to )take that turf out. I’d rather play on grass!”

Bills best defensive player on the field AJ Epenesa, said he was happy to be able to impact the game. “There were a couple times I knew where he (Trevor Lawrence) was going because of how he moves his feet from tendencies from film study and it’s exciting to have a good game and help my team. It was great to have Von Miller back, it’s like having another Coach on the field.”

Bills tight end Dawson Knox said there were “too many self-inflicted mistakes…The execution was not there. We must be more ready to play. I’m glad its early in the season.” He called the game “a lesson to learn.” Bills lineman Dion Dawkins: “We passed more than we ran. There are no excuses to a loss. The NFL is 100% injury rate weekly and you have to deal with them but beating yourself and your opponent is usually too much to overcome. We’ve got to put more positive plays in the game.”

The Bills play another home game this time in Buffalo against the struggling New York Giants. Former Bills QB Tyrod Taylor might be starting for an injured Daniel Jones whose neck seems to be quite sore after taking a beat down in Miami last week. The Bills should be able to run the football more efficiently and play action passing could be the perfect remedy for a bounce back game. If Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Andrew Thomas (offensive tackle) don’t play against the Bills defensive unit it will force them into a one-dimensional team. The Giants will bring several former Bills including RB Matt Brieda, Nick McCloud, Boogie Basham, and former UB standout QB now tight end Tyree Jackson on their practice squad.

The Bills should get back on the winning track with an all-around performance leading to a 35-10 win. This should be a game where second string players get a chance to play if the Bills handle their business correctly. Follow @georgeradman, Facebook.

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NATIONAL

Hughes Van Ellis

Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Dies 102

Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 102 on Monday, October 9.

Known affectionately as “Uncle Redd,” Ellis was a WWII war veteran and a symbol of resilience in the face of racial adversity. Goodwin remarked, “He bravely served America, even as he spent a lifetime awaiting atonement related to the Tulsa Race Massacre, which occurred between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when White mobs violently attacked Black residents, destroying over 35 square blocks of the prosperous Greenwood District, known as “Black Wall Street.”

Rep. Regina Goodwin, a staunch advocate for reparations for race massacre survivors, emphasized Ellis’ unwavering commitment to the cause. “Two days ago, Mr. Ellis urged us to keep fighting for justice,” Goodwin noted. “In the midst of his death, there remains an undying sense of right and wrong. Mr. Ellis was assured we would remain steadfast, and we repeated to him, his own words, ‘We Are One,’ and we lastly expressed our love.”

Van Ellis leaves behind his sister Viola Fletcher and Lessie Randle as the last known living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

In tribute to his remarkable life and the enduring connection between the African diaspora and their heritage, Van Ellis was granted honorary Ghanaian citizenship in August 2021.

“Granting him honorary Ghanaian citizenship was a gesture of profound respect for his enduring legacy,” said a spokesperson. -Stacey M. Brown

Black America Divided Over Hamas’ Attack On Israel, Raises The Questions On Solidarity

by NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown Black Americans have expressed a range of emotions regarding Hamas’ recent and deadly attack on Israel, with many taking to social media to highlight what they perceive as a lack of support from Israel and some members of the Jewish community for the Black Lives Matter Movement.

The sentiment was especially pronounced after George Floyd’s assassination in Minnesota in 2020.

Numerous posts on social media platforms feature hashtags like #BLM and #PLM, underscoring the perceived parallels between the struggles of Palestinians and African Americans in their fight against systemic racism. One widely circulated message emphasized the cross-border nature of these movements, stating, “Palestinians & African Americans have been [creating] a social movement without borders, to fight systemic racism. As part of international protests, in Palestine/Israel signs read “Justice for Eyad. Justice for George,” “Black lives MATTER. Palestinian lives MATTER.” Former NBA star Amari Stoudemire, who previously announced his conversion to Judaism, took a contrary stance, denouncing African Americans who do not support Israel. Stoudemire openly criticized the Black Lives Matter movement, asserting they were not contributing positively. He stated, “For all y’all Black Lives Matter who ain’t saying nothing or ‘let me figure out exactly what happened before I say anything,’ F you. Figure out what? It ain’t never been cool to kidnap kids.”

In a joint statement released on Saturday, October 7, NNPA Chair Bobby Henry and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. unequivocally condemned the acts of violence committed against the Jewish people and the nation of Israel by Hamas. The statement emphasized that Hamas’ actions, including firing rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, significantly escalated the ongoing conflict between the two parties.

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, forthrightly condemns the brutal, fatal terrorist attacks today on the Jewish people and the nation of Israel by Hamas,” read the statement. “Terrorism against innocent civilians in Israel and in any other place in the world can never be justified, tolerated, or sanctioned. We stand firmly in solidarity with Israel.”

Despite this, a different social media user expressed skepticism, asking, “When has anyone in Israel said to pray for the American Negro? Our Holocaust has been ongoing for 400+ years. Has Israel ever told the USA not to send any money until after it repairs Black Americans? I mean, it’s biblical to take care of your own family first.”

Experts said the diverse range of opinions within the Black American community underscores the complexities and multifaceted nature of the ongoing debate surrounding the conflict in the Middle East and its implications for various social justice movements.

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but we have to develop the East Side because there’s talent and expertise there.” Talent and expertise necessary for all of Buffalo in the vein of the saying a rising tide lifts all boats.

Acknowledging that most of the graduates of the medical school will be young white people with hardly any experience with people of color, the center’s Associate Director Rita Hubbard-Robinson sees the center training these new doctors so that they don’t go into Black communities and do more harm. “We want to make sure the students have the knowledge of the systemic history” Black people have with the U.S. medical institution so as to “make sure their relationships are useful to the community.”

Closing out Saturday’s program were two extraordinary speakers. David Laks Jr. and Veronica Robinson are descendants of the famous Henrietta Laks. Henrietta Laks died of cervical cancer in 1951. Before her death, unique cells were harvested from her body without her consent and used for study and experimentation. These cells became pivotal for medical research purposes, even to this day, while the family of Henrietta was never informed about any of this until the late 1970’s.

Robinson talked about how important it is to include children in discussions of family histories. She recalled being a child herself hiding at the top of the stairs secretly listening in on the elders. “Take the kids from the top of the stairs. They’re going to grow up to be adults.” As adults, it will be important for them to have that knowledge.

When white writer Rebecca Skloot approached the family about writing a book about their renowned ancestor and their family experience, “we thought ‘this is just another White person coming to take something from us,’” said Robinson. Skloot won them over, and the book, a New York Times best seller, focuses mainly on the closeness of the family. “Without Rebecca, we wouldn’t have understood the science behind the HeLa cells.”

Robinson gave this charge to young people pursuing careers in health care and activist roles in health equity and information sharing rights. “You have to be persistent in really putting things in action…. Don’t give up, because we’re depending on you and we need you.”

Copies of Rebecca Skloot’s book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Laks were distributed to all conference attendees. Robinson and Laks made themselves available to autograph them.

VOICES

Media Bias Against Minority Community When Reporting Allegations Of Wrong Doing

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et me be clear. This writer does not condone sexual molestation or abuse by anyone regardless of their standing, authority or occupation, especially when these accusations are against minors or those in situations when power, a supervision position or domination are used.

That is why I was so shocked when a local newspaper outlet published a very negative piece regarding a local, prominent pastor, who is now deceased, who was sued by a member of his church for sexual abuse that allegedly happened decades ago.

My concern is that this information could have been disseminated to the readers without all the salacious and embarrassing details of what supposedly occurred years ago.

I am in no way criticizing the young lady who sued or the results of the lawsuit, where a judgment of $4.5 million dollars was awarded. I am commenting on the fact that when the offenders are Black pastors instead of White priests, the local newspaper goes overboard in calling the action of the White priest a molestation as opposed to the actual occurrence of the rape of the victims. The local news medium is seen as protecting the name and reputation of the White priests who have been accused more than it does in exposing the allegations against those named. And yet, when members of the minority community are involved in sexual acts of violence against other young, vulnerable members, all the gory details are published as if it is relevant to telling us that a crime happened.

It seems like there has been an increase in members of the Black clergy being accused and or sued for indiscretions of a sexual nature that may or may have happened recently or even decades ago. For those who may have something to worry about, the other shoe may drop soon for you because victims of childhood sexual abuse can still sue their abusers now, even if the crime happened years ago.

I was clearly disappointed to see the story about the well respected pastor who even has his name on trailblazing signs around his former church. He was a well respected pastor who obviously, according to the verdict of the lawsuit, did not practice what he was preaching every Sunday morning in his church.

I commend the courageous, young, Black woman who was brave enough to tell her story of sexual molestation and abuse of trust by someone her family entrusted to help her. For her, justice was served. I also want to warn those still teaching and preaching in bringing young people to Christ. These young people are not going to allow you to tell them that they are serving God by allowing you to have your way, sexually, with them. For them, the favorite adage of many of our current (and past) Black pastors: "Do as I say, not as I do," is something they are not willing to accept.

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

-Tao Te Ching

12 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff -against- DAVID NOWICKI as Heir to the Estate of Rita F. Nowicki a/k/a Rita Nowicki, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 10, 2023 and entered on August 11, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the ("Closing Room") of the Erie County Clerk's Office located on the first floor of 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on October 27, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line of Woodell Avenue, distant 1105.19 feet northerly from the intersection of the easterly line of Woodell Avenue with the northerly line of Walden Avenue; being a plot 104 feet by 30 feet by 104 feet by 30 feet. SBL# 102.45-2-30 All bidders must wear a face mask/ shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 111 WOODELL AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY Approximate amount of lien $76,168.23 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 802974/2020.

BONNIE A. MCLAUGHLIN, ESQ., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 September 28, October 5, 12, 19

LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE CITATION File Number: 2022-858 SURROGATES COURTERIE COUNTYCITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the grace of God, Free and Independent TO: Michael Lewis, Calvin Lewis, Jr., Jamar Lewis, Monique Lewis, Jenna Lewis, Albert Lewis,III and Kari Lewis, if they be living, and if they be dead to their heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, if any such there be, all of whom and all whose names, ages, and places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence be ascertained, and JENNIFER G. FLANNERY, Erie County Public Administrator and to any and all persons who are, or who claim to be heirs at law, next of kin, distributees of the decendent named below, if any such there be, all of whom, and all of whose names, ages and places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained.

A Petition having been filed by Lena Marie Lewis, who is domiciled at 166 Donovan Drive, Apartment B, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14211.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 on October 18, 2023 at 11 o'clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Evelyn Lewis lately domiciled at 526 William Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 admitting to probate a will dated September 24, 2020 (a codicil dated n/a) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Evelyn Lewis deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that: Letters Testamentary to Lena Marie Lewis

Dated, Attested, and Sealed September 6, 2023 Hon. Acea Mosey- Surrogate Linda C Novotny - Chief Clerk Rashied H McDuffie, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner 594 Winslow Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 September 21, 28, October 5, 12

LEGAL NOTICE RFP NOTICE of RFPs Gilbane│Turner will be soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the BUFFALO BILLS NEW STADIUM PROJECT. Proposal Packages include*: Group 3.5 28a - Roofing 28b - Waterproofing 29e - Overhead Coiling Doors 31a - Doors, Frames & Hardware [Furnish] 32a - Millwork – Suites 32b - Millwork - Concessions & Bars 34a - Interior Stone & Tile - Suites & Locker Room 34b - Interior Stone & Tile - Concessions & Bars 34c - Interior Stone & Tile - Toilet Rooms 37a - Painting - Structural Steel 37b - Painting - Field, Mezz., Main 37c - Painting - Suites, Club, Upper, Press GC 29 - Hoist NOTICE OF INTEREST Gilbane│Turner will be soliciting Notices of Interest (NOI) for the BUFFALO BILLS NEW STADIUM PROJECT. General Conditions/General Requirements GC 14b - Waste and Water Tank Service GC 16 - Progress Photos GC 18 - Aerial Photos GC 21 - Website Management Services GC 23 - Waste Management All businesses interested in submitting as a Prime/Tier-1 subcontractor must prequalify to receive a Request for Proposal (RFP). For an overview of the prequalification process, reference the Prequalification Navigation Guide at www.buffalobillsnewstadium.com. We encourage NYS-certified minority-, women- and servicedisabled veteran-owned and local businesses to participate. Please refer to proposal 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 change September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Highmark Stadium Utility Separation Project, Plumbing RE-BID PROJECT NO. (2023-880-02) Separate Sealed bids for Plumbing work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on October 26, 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/SDVOB, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE BID CONSTRUCTION BIDS ARE BEING SOUGHT by Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. on behalf of Empire State Development for work at 2981 Bailey Ave. (City Fashion) as part of the East Side Avenues initiative. The scope of work, including drawings, as well as bidding requirements are available at www.ESABids.org and from the Avalon Buffalo Planroom at avalonbuff-planroom.com beginning October 4, 2023. Bids are due October 20, 2023 at 3:00pm. A prebid walkthrough is scheduled for October 12, 2023 at 10:00am. Minority and women-owned business enterprises and businesses based in the Kensington-Bailey project area and on the East Side of the City of Buffalo are especially encouraged to provide bids.

LEGAL NOTICE Bid WANTED -- Contractor for Stabilization Repairs. The Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation requests bids from qualified contractors to stabilize four vacant properties in the city of Buffalo. Please call 716-243-3996 ext. 104 or email m.azzano@benlic.org for the full bid document including scope of work.

Also available on our website https:// benlic.org/bids-work/.

LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE CITATION Estate of LARRY Z. ROSS File No. 2021-3197/A SURROGATE’S COURTERIE COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO Larry M Ross a/k/a Mario Ross; any and all persons who claim to be heirs at law, next of kin, or distribute of the above mentioned named decedent if there be any, all of whom and all of whose names are unknown to the petitioner and cannot after due diligence be ascertained; and Hon. Letitia James Attorney General of the State of New York; and Jennifer Flannery, Erie County Public Administrator.

A petition having been duly filed by Etido Udousoro, with office location at 1133 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Erie County, at 92 franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, on December 12, 2023 at 9:30 O’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of LARRY Z. ROSS. Lately domiciled at 146 Waverly Street Buffalo, New York 14208 Admitting to probate a Will dated July 6th, 2020. (a Codicil date n/a) A copy of which is attached, as the will of Larry Z. Ross Deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that X Letters Testamentary issue to Eitdo Udousoro Letter of Trusteeship issue to Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to HON. ACEA M. MOSEY, Surrogate Judge Linda M. Wiedrick, Chief Clerk Date, Attested and Sealed October 4, 20203 Estate Attorney Etido Udousoro, Esq. 1133 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 (716)-261-7301 {NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.} October 12, 19, 26 November 2

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project Nos. 47275-H and 47275-E, comprising separate contracts for HVAC Work and Electrical Work, Replace Boilers, Buildings 29 and 31 and Provide HVAC/Plumbing Modifications, Buildings 69 and 90, Industry Limited Secure Center, 375 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush (Monroe County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Office of Children and Family Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a bid security (i.e. certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $75,400 for H, and $16,500 for E).

All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond pursuant to Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 for H, and between $100,000 and $250,000 for E. Designated staff are Jessica Cook, Jessica Hoffman, and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 4737862.

Pursuant to Public Buildings Law § 8(6), effective January 11, 2020, for any projects where the project design commenced on or after January 1, 2020 and for any contracts over $5,000 for the work of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State building, a responsible and reliable NYS-certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise that submits a bid within ten percent of the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder provided that the bid is $1,400,000 or less, as adjusted annually for inflation beginning January 1, 2020. If more than one responsible and reliable MWBE firm meets these requirements, the MWBE firm with the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder. ___Project commenced design before January 1, 2020. Not subject to provision.

XX Project commenced design on or after January 1, 2020. Subject to provision.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 10:00 a.m. on October 26, 2023, at 101 Ryder Hill Road, Rush, NY. Phone the office of Daniel Sharlow, (585-313-7955) a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit. Only contractors that schedule a visit at least 48 hours in advance will be allowed to participate in the pre-bid site visit.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts. All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for WomenOwned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract. Trades with 0% goals are encouraged to make “good faith efforts” to promote and assist in the participation of MWBEs on the Contract for the provision of services and materials.

Article 3 of the Veteran’s Services Law provides for more meaningful participation in public procurement by certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (“SDVOBs”). Bidders are expected to consider SDVOBs in the fulfillment of the requirements of the Contract. Such participation may be as subcontractors or suppliers, as protégés, or in other partnering or supporting roles. OGS hereby establishes overall goals for SDVOBs’ participation under this contract as follows: 3% for the E trade contractor, and 6% for the H trade contractor, based on the current availability of qualified SDVOBs. Trades with 0% goals are encouraged to make “good faith efforts” to promote and assist in the participation of SDVOBs on the Contract for the provision of services and materials.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available for viewing, downloading, and Electronic Bidding from OGS Design & Construction’s Electronic Bidding service, Bid Express.

Registration along with viewing, downloading, and electronic bidding can be accessed at the following link: http://www.bidexpress.com For questions about downloading of bid documents, please send an e-mail to support@bidexpress.com, or call the Bid Express toll-free number at (888) 352-2439.

For all other questions, please send an email to DCPlans@ogs.ny.gov, or call (518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, please use the link below and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

OGS Design & Construction Group

LLC'S Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Greater Buffalo Village, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: November 15, 2021 Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC. 1967 WEHRLE DRIVE, SUITE 1-086 BUFFALO, NY, 14221, USA Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act October 12,19,26, November 2, 9, 16

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company ON TIME TRANSPORTAT1ON, LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: SEPTEMBER 18,2023.Office of the LLC: 57 GRAPE ST.BUFFALO, NY 14204, ERIE County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom the process may be served.NYSS may mail a copy of the process to the LLC at 57 GRAPE ST. BUFFALO, NY 14204. Purpose of LLC: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation specific duration attached to LLC. October 5, 12,19,26, November 2, 9

LLC'S Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE ORANGERY & URBAN AGRICULTURAL CENTER INCORP.Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: SEPTEMBER 11,2023.Office of the LLC:55 GRAPE ST.BUFFALO, NY 14204, ERIE County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom the process may be served.NYSS may mail a copy of the process to the LLC at 55 GRAPE ST.BUFFALO, NY 14204.Purpose of LLC: AGRICULTURE TRAINING. No specific duration.

October 5, 12,19,26, November 2, 9 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Notice of Formation of Castaneda Kavanaugh Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 09-30-2023.

Office location: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY should mail process to Castaneda Kavanaugh Consulting LLC: 65 Hyledge Dr., Amherst NY 14226.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

October 12,19,26, November 2, 9, 16 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The Earverse LLC. Filed with SSNY on 05/31/2023. Office: Erie County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to 346 Cable St, Buffalo, NY 14206. Purpose: any lawful.

September14,21,28 October 5,12, 19 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1er Cru, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 08/25/2023. Its office is located in Erie County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 65 Burbank Dr, Amherst, NY 14226. Purpose is any lawful purpose.

September14,21,28 October 5,12,19 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY RUBY R ROSE LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/11/23. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 345 BROADWAY ST, SUITE 120, BUFFALO, NY 14204. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

September14,21,28 October 5,12, 19

LEGAL NOTICE BID NFTA PROCUREMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 230092 – PARATRANSIT SOFTWARE Go to NFTA's Website to register as a supplier and for instructions to download the Procurement Document at https://www.nfta.com/departments/procurement.

LEGAL NOTICE BID NFTA PROCUREMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/BID 230047 – ALLISON TRANSMISSION PARTS Go to NFTA's Website to register as a supplier and for instructions to download the Procurement Document at https://www.nfta.com/departments/ procurement.

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SPORTS

ON SECOND THOUGHT

Déjà vu All Over Again...

LETS RISE UP Buffalo Bills Week 5:

Welcome to the NFL's most unpredictable roller coaster ride where the fanatics ride in a wagon that circles around great potential and promise but also loops into mediocrity and uncertainty. After the Bills completed one half of their annual ritual of squishing the fish better known as the Miami Dolphins 48-20, they took a trip across the pond to the United Kingdom where the Jacksonville Jaguars were waiting to be the next prey for the Bills. Really???

I just received word that the "Jet Lag" from Week 1 has creeped in and the Bills were left on a "Jagged Edge" as the Jaguars put up almost 500 yards of offense and the Bills running backs scraped together 15 yards of run game as the team from the 904 defeated the Bills 25-20. Ken Dorsey once again is on the hot seat for terrible play calling as it took 45 minutes for the Bills offense to create any type of rhythm. For the last three weeks, Dorsey and the Bills were winning football games with a balanced offensive attack. The Bills will have to rebound from this defeat as the Giants led by ex Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll come into town on the Sunday Night Football stage.

Can the Bills get back to their winning ways? Hopefully the Bills Mafia won't be in for a "Giant Let Down" this go round.

Buffalo Sabres Preseason The Buffalo Sabres final preseason ended in a 7-4 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins but The Talk of the Town is about their rookie phenom Zach Benson. Benson is top 3 amongst rookies in multiple important statistical categories. Sabres fans are wondering whether he will start tonight on the top line in the Sabres home season opener against the Rangers. Sabres fans will get a lot of questions answered but the most important ones will involve the goaltending and defensive production. Who will start Levi or UPL? Has the Sabres made the adjustments necessary on the defensive end to be a playoff team this season? Will the Sabres start the season off red hot?

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ike a plague of locusts, the Buffalo Bills have again been has undoubtedly left them weakened. beset by a rash of devastating injuries that will, no doubt, But just as importantly, will be the play of the Josh Allen led bring them back to the pack. The Bills ‘no energy’ beat offense, which will have to be ‘on the one’ – all the time. With down’ at the hands of the talented Jacksonville Jaguars is now a near elite defense, the Bills could afford to misfire from time the least of the team’s worries. to time. But now, they can’t. Allen and the offense will need to With the season ending injuries to all-pro linebacker, Matt continue its usually explosive play. Unlike their loss to the Jags, Milano, and stalwart defensive tackle, DaQuan Jones, the face the Bills will need to be at the top of their game offensively. and firepower of Buffalo’s defense has been drastically and The Bills have shown their resilience once. The question now probably irreversibly diminished. Along is whether they can do it again. We will just have to stay tuned. with the other season ending injury to star cornerback Tre’Davious White from the prior week, the Bills defense may possibly lie in ruins. A big story for Buffalo this season had been the play of their defense, which was approaching awesome.

Of course, White, Jones and Milano all played a key role in helping the Bills “D” to become one of the elite units in the NFL TERRENCE D. McKELVEY this early season.

Attorney at Law However, now that the season has passed 181 Franklin Street Suite #301 the quarter pole mark, that defense could Buffalo, New York 14202 be, and likely is, on its way to becoming a lot less dominant and possibly even quite ordinary. Bills fans cannot help but feel that this circumstance is eerily similar to last season, when a rash of early season injuries had the Bills back on their heels.

Of course, last season the Bills endured as much adversity as any team in the league through continuous injuries and natural weather disasters.

Nevertheless, the Bills carried on and were, hands down, the most resilient team in the entire NFL, at least until their final game against Cincinnati, when their tank finally ran empty of gas and adrenaline driven emotion.

The Bills will need to again find a way to exhibit such resilience and the “next man up” mentality that carried them through last year. Like last season, this year’s edition will need to find that happy place. The fact that they have done it before suggests that they can do it again. But it will not be easy.

In my view, their continued march to Super Bowl LVIII success will largely depend on two factors. First, is the What: Stress, Resilience and Psychological First Aid defense standing tall in their mantra of ‘next man up.’

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRI. OCT 13 National Association of Real Estate Brokers® (NAREB®) "Erie-Niagara Board of REALTIST® "12 noon Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson. Media press release 1 p.m. followed by networking until 3:30p.m.

SAT. OCT. 14 Bailey-Dartmouth Community Garden Work Day & bulb Share, 10 a.m., Bailey-Dartmouth Garden, 3259 Bailey MON. OCT. 16 Urban Line Dancing 12pm at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. FREE for ages 50+ www.HustleforHealth.com

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TUES. OCT. 17 Olmsted MLK Park Community Meeting on MLK Jr. Park. 6-7:30 p.m. at East Community High School, 820 Northampton St. rsvp. For questions contact: 716-838-1249.

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

WED. OCT. 18 Urban Line Dancing 11a.m., Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. FREE 50+ Visit www.HustleForHealth.com

THURS. OC 19 Grief Support Group, CAO Rafi Center, 1423 Fillmore Avenue 5-6:30 pm, Free 716-332-3773

OCTOBER 12th ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEA AND LUNCHEON, presented by the Women’s Health Broadcast Network, Saturday, October 14, Noon – 3 p.m., Salvatores Italian Garden. $65.

•CMC International Jazz Festival Oct. 14 at Villa Maria Auditorium 240 Pine Ridge Road with Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers. 7:30pm tickets visit thecoloredmusicansclub.com •WUFO Health, Wealth & Education Expo, Sat. Oct. 28, 4-9 p.m. Acqua, 2192 Niagara St. Visit www.power96.5radio.com •44TH Annual Hispanic Women’s League Scholarship Awards Celebration, Acqua, 2192 Niagara St. 10 a.m. For more info.

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NOVEMBER Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester Annual Scholarship Event Rising Stars: Physicians For Tomorrow November 1, Kin Event Space, 52 Sager Drive Rochester, Tickets at Eventbrite $100 per person; $30 Residents, Free For Medical Students. RSVP BY OCTOBER 30 A celebration in honor of Barbara Glover, Sunday, November 5, Gratwick Banquet Facilities, 110 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda 4– 8p.m. Tickets are $57.00 per person; $40 for children under 12, and can be purchased via Zelle and CashApp. Checks and money orders payable to , "Miss Barbara's Alumni Committee", PO Box 1665, Buffalo, NY 14215. 716 867-8521 or 716 533-7569.

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