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Chairwoman Baskin Names New Stadium Community Inclusion Task Force Page 12

WHAT’S MISSING FROM

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COMMUNITY? October 25 Forum & Conversation Seeks to Establish the Start of a Community-Based, People-Driven Movement for Positive Change and Visionary Action. Your Voice is Needed.

The Restoration of

HUMBOLDT PARKWAY: Another Dream Deferred? Page 3

Rochester’s Young Entrepreneur Marketplace Event Page 2

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VOICES:

Reducing Negative Health Impacts From Transportation on Communities of Color Page 11

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Bills Escape with Sloppy Young Entrepreneur Marketplace! 14-9 Win Over Giants

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ositive Printz in partnership with Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester, Inc., recently hosted a Young Entrepreneur Marketplace at the Danforth Community Center.

The event featured over 75 youth, ages 8-18 year of age, divided up into over 20 businesses selling products that they help create. The Youth spent the month of October creating and developing their businesses, business names, logos, marketing and finance plans as well as creating all of the products that they will be selling at the marketplace. The public was able to stop by to shop and support these outstanding youths and their businesses.

Since 2019, the Young Entrepreneur Marketplace has provided an ideal opportunity for young people to engage in the active learning process specifically related to business development and ownership. The marketplace offers an experience where communities can support the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

The marketplace helps to fill the void by offering real life opportunities for young people to market and sell their products and services. Some of these skills include negotiation, customer service, written and verbal communication, sales, networking, budgeting, marketing, mental toughness, and confident body language. These important skills will support their future success regardless if they decide to ultimately pursue entrepreneurship as adults.

Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester, Inc., is a local grassroots nonprofit organization specializing in providing mentorship and youth development services to over 500 boys and young men of color in the Greater Rochester area. Jermayne Myers is President & CEO of Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester, Inc.

The Piano Lesson

The Imani Theatre Ensemble presents The Piano Lesson, an August Wilson Broadway award winning play, directed by Michael Atkins Yawn, Thursday, October 26 thru Sunday October 29 , Thursday & Friday @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday @2 p.m., Sunday @ 4 p.m. East High School Auditorium, 1801 East Main St., Rochester, 4372 the door, $33 in advance tickets at www.imanitheatreensemble.org or at Textures Beauty Bar, 2852 Lyell Ave. For more info (585)503-7633.

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he Buffalo Bills and New York Giants both came out with physical play on special teams. Giants QB Tyrod Taylor got to start for injured Daniel Jones and did not waste any time attacking the Bills secondary.

The Bills established a running game in order to place pressure on Bills #42 Dorian Williams tackles #2 Tyrod Taylor Giants QB. their opponents.

Photo: Jerome Davis for the challenger news.

Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll (Bills former Offensive Coordinator) knew the Bills offensive schemes better than Bills knew them. That’s why Bills QB Josh Allen continued to be frustrated for most of the game. Bills Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey was out coached by former Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll.

The Bills sustained another injury with running back Damien Harris suffering an apparent neck injury. The Bills were not using two tight end formations in this game. The Bills defense kept offense in the game for most of the night with a goal line stand right before halftime. The Bills never really got into a rhythm for most of the night and Josh Allen continued to not be able to read defenses.

The Bills did not use two tight end formation much at all and that was very puzzling especially with Quinton Morris and Dawson Knox both capable of making big plays down the field. Quinton Morris caught a

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AREA BRIEFS

UPDATE:

The Restoration of Humboldt Parkway:Another Dream Deferred?

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Herbert Bellamy Jr.

Herb Bellamy Named To Business First Hall Of Fame Herbert Bellamy Jr. was recently named to the Buffalo Business First prestigious C-Level and Hall of Fame. Mr. Bellamy is President and CEO of Bellamy Enterprises and Buffalo Black Achievers which recently celebrated its 51st anniversary acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of local African Americans. He joined the company in 1990. The selfdescribed visionary was featured in the October 6-12 edition of Buffalo. Business first. Bellamy and his wife have three children and one grandchild.

Congratulations!

Murray Holman

Election '23

Holman Announces Run for Masten District in November Election Murray Holman has announced his run for the Masten District Council seat in the November 7 general election. Holman, president of the Stop The Violence Coalition. His platform includes youth engagement, safe neighborhoods , education, economic development. The longtime Democrat, he is running on the Conservative line. He will face Democratic nominee and Primary election winner Zeneta Everhart and write-in candidate community activist Gina Davis.

What's in A Name? Council to Host Public Hearings On Proposed Name Changes of Park and Casino Wilson Nixon Casino

The Buffalo Common Council has announced a public hearing regarding the proposal to rename the MLK Jr Park Casino as ‘Joyce Wilson Nixon Casino.’

Tuesday, October 24 at 2:00 PM Council Chambers

Rename Broderick Park as Freedom Park The Buffalo Common Council has announced a public hearing regarding the proposal to rename "Broderick Park" as "Freedom Park."

Tuesday, October 24, 2:00 PM

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hen the Restore Our Community Coalition (ROCC) was formed in 2007, they had a vision of restoring the beautiful once, tree- lined Humboldt Parkway.

An historic Olmstead creation – the “Lincoln Parkway” of the East Side - was ultimately torn apart to make way for Route 33 (the Kensington Expressway) to better carry suburbanites in and out of the city.

Since ROCC began their crusade a lot has happened. A lot of meetings. A lot of politics.

A lot of media. A lot of adjustments to the dream. A lot of concerns. And a lot of money to the tune of $1 billion; not to restore the parkway to its original glory as ROCC had originally envisioned and fought for - but to dig a tunnel, widen the expressway underneath and a thrown together partial “covering” to mimic the Parkway (with inadequate soil depth for large trees) and fans pollutants from the tunnel.

It goes without saying that ROCC deserves credit for their initial efforts.

But since the nearly 350-plus page NYS Department of transportation (DOT) report was released last month detailing what the project entails and its social, economic and environmental effects , there have been a lot of unanswered questions and concerns. Many people speaking at the last two public hearings spoke out against the project going forward.

However it appears to be a done deal.

A lot of residents are unfamiliar with project period. On Oct. 19 the DOT will make a presentation highlighting the history of the project from the beginning to now.

It is not a hearing, rather an informational meeting.

However the East Side Parkways Coalition (ESP), a group that wants to join both the Scajaquada and Humboldt Parkways like Olmsted designed, have been researching the project extensively and found that in reference to the DOT's tunnel solution: 1. It will not help to improve better health outcomes for the surrounding community.

2. The DOT cap Solution will not allow for the Scajaquada Parkway to be reconnected with Humboldt Parkway.

3. The Inner Loop East Transformation Project in Rochester is an alternative that should be considered. They converted a sunken section of expressway to an at-grade complete street including dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project created six acres for redevelopment, which has continued since roadway construction was completed. They did it for only $22 MILLION not BILLION. And it created $200 Million in private investment for housing! https://www.cityofrochester.gov/InnerLoopEast/ Why can’t Buffalo's East Side have something as nice?

-There’s Still Time to Voice Your Concerns With the DOTOn Saturday, October 21, ESP is also planning door to door canvasing in the community to get the word out concerning health, environmental and other issues. A tentative 2:30p.m. canvasing teach-in at the Northland Workforce Center is planned (but not confirmed as of this writing).

The East Side Parkways Coalition is also looking at a letter writing campaign on October 26th at the Delavan-Grider Community Center using the center's computers. The letter may be on the ESP website as well which is still being built.

In the meantime, in addition to the Oct. 19 meeting at the Science Museum 4p.m. to 6p.m. and the tentative Oct. 21 meeting and canvassing, residents have until October 26 to give DOT their opinion about the project. Comments have to be filled out on a legal document provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in order to make an impact. Residents can visit the New York State DOT Community Outreach Office at 878 Humboldt Parkway where the forms and more information about the project is available. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Janate ‘Solar’ Ingram is the current Community Outreach Liaison. For more information call (716)370-0071 or email kensingtoncommunityooutreach@dot.ny.gov

"From Babylon To Timbuktu"

The author “From Babylon to Timbuktu: A history of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrew” by Rudolph R. Windsor discusses the origins of the Hamites and Shemites (or Semites). He states that the original Israelites were of the Black race and that the biblical Abraham (or Abram) was a Black Shemite (a descendant of Shem). Abraham was the father of both the Hebrew-Israelite and Arab nations. The Black Shemites intermarried with Black Hamite Egyptian women, giving rise to the Arab nation. The author also states that Arabia was originally inhabited by the Ethiopians (also known as Cushites) prior to the progenitors of the Arabs. Many of today's Arabs are not Black due to the introduction of white slavery.

The story of King Solomon of Jerusalem and the Queen of Sheba (known as Makeda by the Ethiopians) points to the origins of the present Black Jews of Ethiopia, known as the Falashas.

The Falashas claim descent from the child of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Menilik I. The queen returned to Sheba (which was part of the Ethiopian empire) with Menelik I. Later, Menelik was sent to his father in Jerusalem to be educated (where he accepted the name David).

The Jews who returned to Ethiopia with Menelik I are claimed to be the ancestors of the Falashas (the Ethiopian emperor, Haile Selassie was also believed to be a descendant of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba).

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HEALTH MATTERS

How Are African American Genetics Unique And Important In Regards To Our Health?

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makes you unique.

This 4-week workshop series (now in week three) continues at the Delavan-Grider Community Center on Wednesdays at 6:00p.m.

Week 3:How To Spot Scientific Misinformation. Date: 10/25 @6PM Week 4 : Paint Your Genome.

Date: 11/1 @6PM Hosted by: Dr. Jamal Williams & Dr. Jennifer Surtees Register by sending your name, phone & email to: alleafra@ buffalo.edu with the subject: #CHS-Genome Contact: Allea Frazier with questions: (585) 664-6351

Diabetes? Pre-Diabetes?

Join us for an exciting event where you can dive into the world of genomics! Discover the wonders hidden It’s Reversible If You Act Right Away! fascinating within your own DNA and gain a deeper understanding of what

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37.3 million adults have diabetes and 96 million have pre-diabetes. Because insulin resistance is a precursor to both, researchers estimate the number of people with insulin resistance is much higher.

Data suggests that insulin resistance also increases with age, as pancreatic function declines. It is also more likely to occur in people who are less physically active or have a poor diet. But if you’ve been tested for pre-diabetes, there’s a good chance you can reverse the condition and prevent type 2 diabetes by making some lifestyle changes right away.

•Move More: Exercise is more of the most effective tools for reversing insulin resistance. Something as simple as going for a 15-minute walk after a meal could help ward off the disease.

•Make Small Dietary Swaps: The Mediterranean diet prioritizes whole grains, fruits, vegetable, legumes, nuts and olive oil. However any affordable and sustainable low-carb or low-fat diet can help. The important thing is to eat more healthy vegetables, have enough fiber and protein in your meals and reduce refined sugar. Avoid sodas, energy drinks and sweetened teas and juices. Limit snacks and late night meals.

•Get more sleep. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep.

Supplements and Herbs for Diabetes, Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Imbalance

•Ashwagandha •Barley Grass Juice Powder •Changa mushroom •Glutathione •Hibiscus •Lemon Balm •L-lysine •Nettle Leaf •Rose Hips •Schisandra Berry •Turmeric •Spirulina •Vitamin B12 •Wild Blueberry Powder •Zinc

•Manage stress. Meditation can help.

•If you smoke. Quit. -NYT

Will You Be the Change Agent in your Community?

What: Stress, Resilience and Psychological First Aid

Train the Trainer Course. This is a Community Response Training

When: October 14th, 27th, or 28th 2023 (Saturday, Friday, or Saturday) [One-day only]

Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Location: 695 Genesee Street - Mt. Aaron Buffalo, NY 14211 Dr. Jennifer Lewis Johnson, Reimagine: I am the Change!

Program Coordinator Registration Email: Reimagine@omh.ny.gov Reimagine: I am the Change!

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FAITH & FAMILY

St. Luke AME Zion 9th Annual Jazz 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.

Macedonia Baptist Church

The Macedonia Baptist Church, 237 East North St., Rev. Dr. Carolyn Peeler, Interim Pastor, celebrated its 102nd Church Anniversary with a musical last month featuring the Muhammad School of Music, Buffalo Choral Society Parent Body, The New Beginning Choral Ensemble, Pianist, Marcus Lolo and other talented musicians and vocalists.

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Lincoln Memorial to Celebrate 100 Years An Extract of a Falasha Prayer: be the praised God, who protected me, delivered me, Centennial With 'Dare to Shift' Conference “Praised redeemed me, who spared me from my youth to that day I fell Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Avenue, where the Rev. George Nicholas is Pastor, will celebrate its 100 Year Centennial October 20, 21,22.

•October 20: “Tilling The Soil Worship Night” 6 p.m. at the church •October 21: “All Day Workshop” (lunch included) led

by Rev. Dr.Bowie, starting at 10 a.m. •October 22 Sunday Worship Service With Rev. Dr. Bowie, Lincoln Memorial 10:30 a.m. (See ad page 7 to register) Rev. Dr. Bowie, Executive Director of the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century initiative (SBC21), is described as “a transformational leader

who will bring innovative, visionary leadership ...crucial to help strengthen Black churches.”

into hunger, pestilence, war, and sore illness; when I fell on the road, into caverns and water; when I fell to be carrion for the beasts of the field and the fowl of the air. God strengthened me even when He saw and knew all my sins and understood the uncleanness of my heart. He is just, merciful, longsuffering, abundant in mercy and justice. He was patient toward me, He the gracious, the merciful in the multitude of His mercies, His grace and patience; the gracious and the abundant in truth who protected me and brought me [to heaven] as He does to the righteous and the angels, for nought; not in our justice but in His justice. Blessed and glorified be the name of the blessed God.” Black Jews of Ethiopia, known as the Falashas. claim

descent from the child of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Menilek I.

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211VETS LAUNCHES EAST BUFFALO VETERANS STUDY As the first follow up research to the extensive “5 Year Study on WNY Veterans & Military Families,”, the advisory team at 211VETS is launching the East Buffalo Veterans Study.

EastBuffaloStudy.org The “5 Year Study” which concluded in 2021, led to the growth of 211VETS [being launched this summer as the 24-7 Central Referral Service for WNY Veterans & Military Families] as a sub directory of 211WNY.org supported by the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County.

The goal of the East Buffalo Study is to collect neighborhood specific feedback on the assets, gaps and needs of Veterans living in that part of the city.

The 211VETS advisory team building the 211VETS online directory includes representatives of city and county leadership, the VA Medical Center, a local congressional district,Veterans active in the community and others.

In order to invite region wide input, the study / survey will be promoted on-line on a range of social media outlets and also hold a series of neighborhood interviews.The team expects to have enough responses to draft a Report of Findings in October.

Visit 211vets.org to learn more or you can scan the QR code below that takes you directly to the survey questions.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 IS THE GENERAL ELECTION GET OUT AND VOTE !

Disaster Loans to Help Recover From December Blizzard

Federal disaster loans are being made available to help residents and businesses in six Western New York counties recover from the December blizzard. Although the deadline for property damage has passed the Economic Injury applications are being accepted until November 27. Info and applications at diasterloan. sba.gov/el or call the SBA at 800-659-2955 for more help.

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On Stage in Buffalo

Annette Daniels Taylor is part of the cast of The Natural Horse Roslyn Ruff surrounded by fans family and friends of the theatre during star dedication ceremony.

Roslyn Ruff Induction into the Plaza of Stars:

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ward winning actress, Roslyn Ruff received her star in the Buffalo Theatre District as a kickoff to the district's 40th Anniversary celebration last month. Ms. Ruff was inducted

by Tony Award nominated, and award-winning Plaza of Stars inductee, Stephen McKinley Henderson.

Ruff, a Buffalo native, has made a name for herself on stage and screen. She earned critical acclaim for her performances in August Wilson’s plays, including “Seven Guitars,” and “The Piano Lesson.” Ruff won the 2013 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance in “The Piano Lesson” and earned an Obie award for her performance in “Seven Guitars.” The star honoring Roslyn Ruff is the newest addition to the Buffalo Theatre District’s collection of stars that celebrate the careers of Buffalo’s most talented performers.

Season Subscriptions At Ujima Well Worth the Price!

Did you know you could buy a deeply discounted 2023 -24 Season Subscription and support Ujima Theatre all year round?

You can see all five remaining shows for only $80. That's 30% off the face value of a general admission ticket and secures your seat to all remaining shows this anniversary season. On the heels of their sold out production of The Color Purple Musical you don't want to miss the opportunity to secure your tickets by way of a season subscription! The offer is available only until November 3rd so Hurry! Visit ujimainc.org or call 716-281-0092.

•The Natural Horse on stage at the Alleyway Theatre, 1 Curtain Up Alley Oct. 20 thru Nov. 11 is a comedy directed by Robyn Lee. Pay-what-you-can previews Oct. 20, 21, 22 and 24 @ 7:30p,m. Opening night Oct. 25 @ 7:30; Saturday matinee Nov. 4 @ 3:30;; ; special Monday performance Oct. 30 @ 7:30.

Cast features Todd Benzin, Annette Daniels Taylor, Philip Farugia, Aleks Malejs, Christine Turturro, and WNY newcomer Yamilex Holguín Pérez. Tickets: $43 regular, $30 student/under 30 Online anytime at alleyway.com or in-person one hour prior to each show call 716-852-2600.

*Festival of Laughs, Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bruce Bruce, Bill Bellamy Friday, Nov 10, 2023 Tickets on Ticketmaster.com

Dolls & Society Event with Doll Collector Lisa Jacobs-Watson The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Women of Wisdom present a special program Dolls & Society on Saturday October 28 from 1-4p.m. at the Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson Ave. This is an all ages program presented by Lisa JacobsWatson local doll collector, curator and co-founder of Buffalo’s Annual Black Doll Exhibit.

The event will feature a show and tell discussion about doll collecting, doll making, and how dolls have influenced society. Bring your own doll too!

The program is free. It's best for children ages 5-13, doll and toy collectors. For more info call 716 858-8900.

•An Evening With Alex Bugnon, Shea’s 710 Theatre,

720 Main St. Saturday, Oct. 29 @ 8 pm, Tickets $49.50, $39.50 & VIP Seats $75.www. ticketmaster.com or www. sheas.org, Doris Records 286 E. Ferry St. (716)883-2410.

Diaab Entertainment.

•A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Donald Lawrence, Friday Oct. 27 @ 7:30 p.m., Dr. Henry Panion III •Wordism Jam Session

Saturday October 21 at Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth street Wordism the premier non-competitive open mic event for spoken word artists takes the stage. This special jam event starts at 7 pm.

Each poet is accompanied by custom musical backdrops provided by the featured jazz band . Advanced tickets are $18.75 and $20 at the door tickets at pausaarthouse.com

•Backpack Mafia Beat

Battle:Halloween Havoc

Presented by L-Biz and Grand Phee, Buffalo’s own Backpack Mafia will be holding their finale Beat Battle of the year at Milkies 522 Elmwood Avenue on October 21 with a super lineup of producers going head-to-head to see who's the illiest on the beats! A fun music filled experience for music lovers 21 and up.

Doors at 8p.m. battle begins 9p.m. $20 at the door.

•Buffalo BLERD Party: The Blerdening

Ace the Outsider and Friends Present Buffalo Blerd Party III The Blerdening at OSB Ciderworks 517 Main Street October 21 7p.m. -1a.m. with music by DJ IYKYK and performance by C-Saint. Best outfit and co-play contest.

$15 at the door.

ON Stage/Rochester •The Imani Theatre Ensemble presents The Piano Lesson, an

August Wilson Broadway award winning play, directed by Michael Atkins Yawn, Thursday, October 26 thru Sunday October 29 , Thursday & Friday @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday @2 p.m., Sunday @ 4 p.m. East High School Auditorium, 1801 East Main St., Rochester, 4372 the door, $33 in advance tickets at www. imanitheatreensemble.org or at Textures Beauty Bar, 2852 Lyell Ave. For more info (585)503-7633.

The Buffalo History Channel Latest Release Features "Charlie The Tuna" Chapman The Buffalo History Channel has a brand new release on the Buffalo Legend & Marathon Swimmer Charles “Charlie The Tuna” Chapman. The profile tells the story behind his history swim across The English Channel and around Alcatraz Island. Be sure to subscribe to the Buffalo History Channel on youtube.com and follow on social media @ urbanlegacyfilmworks.

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First Night® Buffalo Invites WNY Kids to Show Trick or Treat at the Matt Urban Center Trunk or Treat at Buffalo Central Terminal The Matt Urban Center presents Trunk or Treat Tuesday October 24 ( rain date will be OcBroadway Market Off Their Talents tober 25) at Buffalo Central terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive from 4-6p.m. The annual fall

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t’s back! Independent Health Foundation’s First Night Buffalo 2024 will again highlight the talent of Western New York kids.

Children ages 5 to 17 are invited to submit a short video highlighting their talent as part of this year’s First Night New Years Eve virtual celebration.

From Oct. 5 through Sunday, November 5, kids can submit their talent in four different categories – vocal competition, instrumental competition, dance competition, and an open skills competition (magic, tricks, etc.) – in video clips that last 60-90 seconds.

Submissions, along with a parent or guardian signed waiver, can be made at www.firstnightbuffalo.org/ talent.

The website includes a full listing of rules and requirements.

Saturday October 28 children’s Halloween event at the Broadway Market 999 Broadway. Trick or treating from 11a.m. - 3p.m. Costume parade at 12pm. Info visit broadwaymarket.org or call 716 893-0705.

community event provides a safe and family friendly venue for trick or treating. The event each year features fun activities for youth and families. Info visit urbanctr.org or call 716 893-7222.

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NATIONAL/WORLD

Trump Talk...

Former President Donald Trump said earlier this week that if elected again to the White House, he would reinstate and expand a travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim countries, suspend refugee resettlements and aggressively deport those whom he characterized as having "jihadist sympathies." He cited the Hamas attacks on Israel as the reason for his hard-line immigration policies. Trump also said he would ban travel from Gaza, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Libya "or anywhere else that threatens our security." Separately, the federal government has reached a deal with the ACLU that will prevent the separation of migrant families under a zero-tolerance policy like the controversial measure the Trump administration pursued.

Hate Crimes Surge In America

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its

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hat’s Missing From the Black Community?” is the question/theme of the upcoming forum and conversation scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street.

Organizer Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt assures that this call for community unity is “not the same old, same old.”

“This is not about the election.

It’s not self-serving or about politics. It’s an opportunity. It’s about us looking in the mirror and asking, ‘what do we want for ourselves… our children…our future…our community…’ and establishing our own agenda as opposed to what elected officials or the powers that be want us to have.”

The forum and conversation he Rasheed Wyatt said, seeks to establish the start of a community-based people-driven movement for positive change and visionary action. “ Your voice is needed!” he said urging the community to attend.

Presented by Wyatt and the “Power to The People Show” 96.5 FM, the gathering will feature panelists Hon. April N.M Baskin, Chairwoman Erie County Legislature (District 2); Rosalind Burgin, Licensed Real Estate Broker, MMB Realty; Samuel L. Radford III, leader of We The People and the WNY Education Taskforce; Saleem Shabazz, Community Development Loan Officer Key Bank; Daren ‘Doc’ Thomas community leader, founder of It Takes A Village; and Mercedes Wilson founder of Sadies Foods and a WKBW-TV Channel 7 host. Dr. Henry Louis Taylor Jr. and Hon. Darius Pridgen will participate virtually.

WGRZ-TV CHANNEL 2 news anchor Claudine Ewing and University District Councilmember Wyatt will serve as co-moderators.

This is an introductory meeting explained Wyatt. Steering committees and subcommittees will eventually be formed to work on issues.

“We must start moving as a collective so that we can reestablish our influence and economic capabilities to continue to uplift our community,” he concluded. “ This is a conversation about us really putting the work in and what we can do for one another…how we can inspire our children. We have people in the community with the insight and genuine concern and we need them at the table!”

comprehensive Hate Crime Statistics for 2022, revealing a troubling surge in hate-fueled incidents across the United States.

The Hate Crime Statistics 2022 report reveals that law enforcement agencies reported 11,634 criminal incidents involving 13,337 related offenses motivated by bias towards race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and gender identity.

In Chicago, recently, a horrific incident resulted in the tragic murder of a six-year-old boy. Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother fell victim to a brutal attack, with the assailant singling them out due to their Muslim faith. The suspect, Joseph Czuba, now faces charges of murder and hate crimes. This shocking incident highlights the devastating consequences of hate-fueled violence.

In response to the surge in hate crimes, President Biden released a statement condemning the 25 percent increase in antisemitic incidents from 2021 to 2022. He stressed the imperative of unity in speaking out against hate and bigotry, pledging his administration’s dedication to combating antisemitism and Islamophobia.

While there was a positive 38 percent decrease in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, the overall levels remained stable, underscoring the need for sustained efforts to eradicate hate-fueled violence. Anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes rose 16 percent, and Muslim and African Americans continue to be overrepresented among victims, Biden said.

-Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire @StacyBrownMedia

Australia's Indigenous Voice Referendum Fails Australia decisively rejected a proposal to recognize Indigenous people in the constitution, a major setback to the country's efforts for reconciliation with its First Peoples.

Indigenous citizens of color make up 3.8% of the population and have inhabited the land for about 65,000 years.

They are not mentioned in the constitution and by most measures are the most disadvantaged people in the country. They suffered greatly with the arrival of the British in 1788.The Indigenous population plummeted under colonial rule due to imported diseases and massacres committed by White settlers. From the mid-1800s to the 1970s, federal and state governments systematically removed Indigenous children from their families to assimilate them.

DID YOU KNOW…Africa grows 70 percent of the

world’s raw cocoa beans. But it produces only 1 percent of the chocolate — missing out on a part of the business that generates the biggest returns and is dominated by American and European multinationals. Ghana is the second-largest cocoa exporter behind Ivory Coast . Many developing African countries are lucky to have large reserves of natural resources. In Ghana, it’s cocoa. In Botswana, it’s diamonds.

In Nigeria and Azerbaijan, it’s oil.-NYT

A Salute to Local Authors

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uthor,Toni Morrison said, " If you find a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." And so, we salute the local writers of Buffalo who have stepped up to write their books and tell their stories.

Zawadi Books carry many of these writers' books in our store and we encourage you to read local and buy local!Following are just a few: .

•Behind These Bars: My Soul Escapes (Poetry) by Rodney S .Mitchell •The Blueprint To CoParenting: Working Together To Do What's in the Best Interest of Our Children by Isiah Gary, M.A, •A Blues Man's Blues: Poems on Love, Sex and Revolution (Poetry) by Dr. Majadi Baruti •The Etherians: Proctors of the Universe Issues 1 and 2 (Graphic) by Demetrius J. Hall •The Innocent Criminals: One Man's Experience of Refugees Torture and Incarceration in American Jails by Mwaka Emmanuel Lutukumoi •Small Keys Open Big Doors: Let's Level Up Together by Curtis Paige, Jr. •You Can Keep the Gold, Just Leave Me the Rainbows: My Journey Being Taken by the Streets to Taking It to the Street by Dr. Anita O. Williams We also have works by many other Buffalo connected authors: Alliah Agostini, Scott Williams, Annette Daniels Taylor, Dr. Lillian Williams, Mark Talley, Pricilla Y. Hill, Robert Lowery, BaBa Eng, Dr. Patrick Freeman, Emmanuel Kulu, Jr., Lion Blyden, M.J. Felder, Dr. Eva Doyle, Gary Earl Ross, Theodore Kirkland, Divine Lord Sekham, Cynthia Matthews, Celes Tisdale, Marilyn Foote, Elizabeth Festus, Dr. Carl Stokes, Tommy Seay, Sr., Sheila Brown, Janate Solar Ingram, Lisa Jacobs-Watson, Karen Anderson Hardaway and others.

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A Billion Dollars For An Expressway. Zero Dollars To Alleviate Homeless

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o, I see we have so much redevelopment and so little need in Buffalo's minority communities that we can afford to spend one billion dollars to put in a highway project that will do nothing to reconnect neighborhoods that were destroyed over 60 years ago!

Like General Colin Powell said, " Once you break it, you own it!" The small minded city leaders of the past didn't care about dividing neighborhoods and communities when they tore up a perfectly designed Olmsted Park to assist the suburban commuters, who had escaped to the 'burbs,' to avoid the Black folks who were moving into their communities and integrating their schools. Some of these lily White communities, one of them in Tonawanda, had Sun Down Laws and secret covenants that prohibited or restricted People of Color from being able to rent or buy a house there.

The population for Buffalo was at its highest around the 1900s and the time of the Pan American Exposition when over 600,000 residents lived here. It has been steadily decreasing yearly since then and reached a low of 269,000 several years ago. Thanks to the recent influx of immigrants and former Buffalonians, giving their home city a second look, the city's population is growing by leaps and bounds!

When the 33 Expressway was put in, Buffalo was losing population and the number of lanes was adequate to assist the people who worked in Buffalo but lived elsewhere, in getting the heck out of Buffalo real fast. However, now with a big migration of people from the Ukraine, Asia, Africa and south of our borders; the development of Canalside, Larkinville, and the availability of affordable and luxury rental units and condos, many suburban residents are relocating to Buffalo to live.

And suddenly an Expressway that could accommodate the outgoing traffic fairly well, is now experiencing traffic jams similar to those in large cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles and Daĺlas. So, what do our elected leaders come up with? Well,

they came up with a plan to widen the Expressway to accommodate the increase in cars but they sell the community a Bill of Goods that they are doing it for those minority residents who had no say so then, when the Expressway was put in and certainly none now!

There are over 5,000 vacant city lots that will still be vacant when the one billion dollars have been spent to make the out-of -Buffalo crowd more comfortable leaving the city. Just imagine that billion dollars being used to build modest, affordable homes on those lots to give the children and grandchildren of those long time Humboldt Parkway residents a chance to become homeowners. That solution will be more beneficial to the residents than looking outside their windows at trees that will serve as ill-conceived band aids to a problem that should not have happened in the first place.

I have talked to many of the residents and property owners on Humboldt Parkway and most of them are complaining about the project regarding the lack of involvement. Some of them are worried about the excavation that could do structural damage to their homes. A few, with health or respiratory issues, are concerned about the amount of dirt and dust they will be exposed to.

A billion plus dollars is a lot of money. It can do much to help the many poor children who are now living in substandard housing or in homeless shelters. I believe, for them, the better use for the money would not be for homeowners to look at a few trees planted on top of a dirt and concrete tunnel, where close to 100 thousands cars and trucks are arriving and leaving the city as they come to and then leave the billion dollar Expressway our leaders built for them.

Oh, just for the record, the part of the 33 Expressway that is slated for redevelopment has been designated the Dr. Martin Luther King Expressway. Let us give respect by calling it by its proper name. .

Reducing Negative Health Impacts from Transportation on Communities of Color

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hen discussing the ongoing climate crisis, I often hear the proverbial phrase, “we are all in this together.” However, the data on air pollution in conjunction with public health risks suggests we are not, in fact, “all in this together.”

Nationwide, there is an environmental justice disparity between White and African American citizens. What is the root cause? Air pollution from diesel in the transportation sector. School and city buses, trash trucks, 18-wheelers, and off-road construction vehicles, are among the many fluxes of emissions from the transportation sector. Studies show, 60% of California’s, 52% of DC’s and 20% of New York State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are from diesel combustion engines.

Particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrous oxide (NOx) are the most prevalent GHG emissions nationwide. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, African American Marylanders, for example, experience 12% greater exposure to PM2.5 and NOx concentrations from transportation compared to the mean PM2.5 and NOx exposure for all Maryland residents. In contrast, White residents' average exposure is 8% lower than the mean for the state.

Subsequently, according to the Clean Air Task Force, breathing in PM2.5 and NOx on a daily basis exposes community members to an array of health complications such as heart attacks, asthma, cancer, and other respiratory illnesses that can lead to young children missing days at school, and their parents missing days at work. This suggests that communities of color are affected significantly more by the adverse effects of the public and private transportation sector.

There is no magic cure-all. However, replacing fossil fuel-based diesel with biomass-based diesel, which would lower emissions, is one of the most important measures to decrease negative health disparities in communities of color.

Biomass-based diesel use not only mitigates pollution but also drops fuel and healthcare costs.

The recent Trinity Study, shows that, “in Washington, D.C., alone, replacing diesel fuel with biodiesel could produce health benefits valued at $262 million annually.” Another recent study by the University of Oxford suggests that with the economic advantages of low-carbon emission renewables, an alternative fuel future is inevitable. Green vehicles not only help mitigate transportation pollution’s impact on public health, but also lower diesel fuel costs.

Low-carbon emission renewables correlate with a healthier community and money saved,

VOICES

More Violence Is Not The Answer

Dear Editor: At Peace Action New York State, our hearts continue to break as we continue to monitor the situation in Israel and Gaza with deep concern and empathy for all those affected by this recent escalation in violence. As has long been the case, civilians are bearing the brunt of the suffering in this decades-long conflict.

Peace and justice cannot be achieved through shooting civilians, taking hostages, conducting airs trikes, and depriving millions of people of food, water, electricity and medicine.

It is crucial that our members of Congress hear from us immediately and make clear that more violence is not the answer!

Recently Representatives Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee and Ramirez introduced the Ceasefire Now Resolution, calling for de-escalation and an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Occupied Palestine, and for humanitarian assistance to urgently be delivered to the 2.2 million people under siege and trapped in Gaza. We are so thankful to NY Representatives Bowman, Ocasio-Cortez, and Velázquez for being original cosponsors of this resolution.

Please call Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, and your Representative at 202-224-3121, or use this helpful action tool from Jewish Voice for Peace and urge them to: •Stand for a ceasefire, de-escalation, adherence to international law and diplomacy by cosponsoring and supporting the Ceasefire Now Resolution* •Refrain from causing even more deaths through additional weapons transfers to Israel and incendiary rhetoric.

Congress must prioritize an immediate de-escalation in Israel and Palestine, to prevent what is developing as a genocide in Gaza!

In the short term, we need our representatives to call for de-escalation and a ceasefire, not offer “unequivocal” military support. Congress must also work to end the occupation. That means ending the unconditional military aid that props up the occupation. In Peace and Solidarity,

Peace Action New York State

common sense, responsibility and sustainability.

There is important work happening across the country; groups like the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, are committed to addressing environmental equity and justice in the transportation industry. One of our current initiatives is decarbonizing fleets with biodiesel in Washington, DC with the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant. The DERA grant’s goal is to retire 13 of DC Water’s diesel powered vehicles, replacing them with 12 B100 vehicles by the end of 2024. We are also collaborating with Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA) to host an Environmental Justice Community Forum Series in four cities nationwide to increase knowledge of the importance of biodiesel in environmental equity and justice.

Here are a few other steps that individuals and the private and public sector can take to shepherd the transition to cleaner, healthier fuels: ●Encourage private and public sector fleets to consider using biodiesel and renewable diesel as a cleaner, more cost effective alternative to fossil-based fuel for trucks. ●Include those groups that are the most impacted by environmental destruction and disasters, in clean transportation conversations and planning. ●Empower marginalized groups by providing access to information about grants, tax incentives, and other funding, and assist in the application process for these incentives. ● Work with local organizations, such as Clean Cities Coalitions, on educational outreach and programming.

As Professor George Lipsitz from the University of California says, “there is deep knowledge about environmental racism, but it is held unevenly.” Being informed is the key to empowerment, but being educated is only the key to visualizing the solution. To transform goals and aspirations into a clean future for all communities, there must be diligence and perseverance. The transportation industry can become cleaner and healthier for people and the planet, but it will take buy-in from individuals, organizations, and the government to make this goal a reality. Replacing fossil fuel-based diesel vehicles with biomass-based diesel vehicles is a solution that can be implemented today.

Antoine M. Thompson , former Masten District Councilman and NYS Senator from Buffalo is currently Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)

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Legislator Baskin Appoints New Stadium Inclusion Task Force

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rie County Legislature Chair April Baskin continues to forge ahead in her quest to level the playing field of diversity and inclusion when it comes to the New Bills stadium.

She recently created the “New Stadium Community Inclusion Task Force” to report to the Legislature on the efforts of the Buffalo Bills and their contractors to meet all the inclusionary goals The Inclusion Task Force: Pictured, are some of the of the construction of the members of the New Stadium Inclusion Task Force new stadium for the Buf- named by Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin. falo Bills.

Baskin noted that the New Stadium Lease for the Buffalo Bills and all appropriate agreements like the Construction Coordinating Agreement and the Community Benefits Agreement,(among others) lists several standards the Buffalo Bills are to meet during the construction of the stadium. These include MWBE utilization goals, improved access for public transportation, workforce diversity Chairwoman Baskin goals and a plan for public art.

The eleven appointed “Task Force” volunteers include representatives from specific areas of expertise and experience who will be tasked with assessing progress on the Buffalo Bills efforts to meet community inclusion goals including reviewing proposed plans, and to make recommendations on how to achieve improvements for each of the community inclusion bench-marks.

The New Stadium Community Inclusion Task Force Volunteers include: •Richard C. Cummings NYS Certified MBE Business Owner of American Rated Cable & Communications. •Elizabeth Vealey CPA MBA, Sophius LLC, NYS Certified WBE Business Owner •Tony Roman of T & T Materials, Inc. NYS Certified SDVOB Owner.•Larry Stitts, Representative with expertise in government funded public works MWBE compliance management.

•Stephen Tucker President & CEO of Northland Workforce Training Center, Representative with expertise local workforce recruitment.• Frank Daniel of Independent Contractors Guild of WNY, a representative with expertise local MWBE subcontractor recruitment. •Rev. Mark Blue, President of NAACP Buffalo, a representative who is an executive leader • Thomas Beauford CEO Buffalo Chapter of the Urban League, and an executive leader • Richard A. Cummings and Sydney Brown two representatives who are executive leaders in the Buffalo Chapter of the Black Chamber of Commerce. •Patrick Freeman a representative with professional experience in sports arena and stadium development.

“The New Stadium Community Inclusion Task Force needs to be created because we need all hands-on deck, from the community, the Buffalo Bills, Erie County, Gilbane Turner, Erie County Stadium Corporation, to make sure we're taking every necessary step to get the most out of this project for our local community,” stated Chairwoman Baskin.

The Task Force will hold monthly meetings at the Leroy Coles Branch Library beginning next week through July 2024. Samir Spencer is Chairwoman Baskin’s District Director and the official clerk of the task force.

Radney:Bills Sloppy Win continued from page 2 14-yard TD pass from Allen. Bills Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey did not put Josh in the best position to succeed Sunday night by not running the football and taking what the defense gave him within a two tight end set. Allen seemed to only be looking for Stefon Diggs and not using his outlet receivers like James Cook or Khail Shakir.

Bills Head coach Sean McDermott’s situational football skills were tested once again with a questionable decision to pass the ball instead of forcing the Giants to use their last time out and punt the football deep into Giants territory. McDermott sent his kicker out to attempt a 53-yard field goal. Tyler Bass missed it and the Giants drive started at their own 40-yard line.

McDermott : “I always want the ball in the hands of my best player.”

Giants QB Tyrod Taylor: “I changed the pass play (on play near goal line before halftime) to a run because the Bills defensive scheme dictated a run should score a touchdown. I take full responsibility for making that call.”

The Bills defense stiffened up and stopped Saquon Barkley as time ran out. The Bills linebackers had an outstanding game for most of the game with Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams combining for 22 tackles and assisting on tackles. That bolds well for the Bills future with the two of them getting real game action each week. Bernard especially seems to be rising to the occasion each week. They both are undersized but so far using their speed to make up for it.

The bottom line is the Bills won the game.

Let’s get ready for our annual trip to Foxboro Mass where the will take on the New England Patriots in another physical football game. The biggest question is, will Josh Allen play after suffering a shoulder injury on Sunday night? Allen went for x-rays right after the game and might be going for an MRI too. This might be a game Kyle Allen makes his Buffalo Bills debut at QB and the running game will become very important. I see Bills defense making just enough plays to win 24-10 over a punchless New England offense led by Mac Jones and his very average receiving group.

The Bills will have a quick turnaround facing the Tampa Bay Bucs on Amazon Thursday Night Football at High Mark Stadium.The Bills defense will force Bucs QB Baker Mayfield into turnovers and the Bills offense will have a tough time against a very good Buc defense. Josh Allen should able to make enough plays for the Bills to come out with a 20-10 victory.

Enjoy the games and remember to be a good sport!

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Challenger Community News • October 19,2023

On Second Thought . . .

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The Sad Saga of Tyrod Taylor

ast week we awoke to the new reality that is now the Buffalo Bills defense in the wake of the devastating injuries suffered to three of their key players, Tre’Davious White, DaQuan Jones and Matt Milano. In their prime time Sunday Night Football matchup against the heretofore hapless New York Giants, the Bills defense delivered a decidedly mixed verdict in their 14 – 9 win.

On the one hand, they won this game with their staunch play in thwarting three goal line possessions by the Giants, any one of which would have changed the outcome of the ballgame. At the same time, they were aided by New York’s botched goal line scoring opportunity that kept them from tallying sure points at the end of the first half. And then at game’s end, they were saved by a fortuitous no-call that looked to all the world like a pass interference penalty on Bills nickel back, Taron Johnson, in the back of the end zone. Nevertheless, the Bills “D” prevailed in a contest that surprisingly had the Bills back on their heels all game long. One could not have imagined the suspense and nail biting excitement that would precede the final whistle.

But the jury is still out on whether this defense can hold the line against better offensive teams.

They did it against the Giants, but the question is whether they can do it against teams with more bite. The Giants have not scored a touchdown in five of their six games and have seen their offensive line laid waste by key injuries. Although we should not pour cold water on Buffalo’s defensive effort, the Giants are not your Miami Dolphins, who, among some of the other offensive machines in the league, the Bills will face down the road.

On the other side of the ball, the Bills need their offense to be consistently lethal every time out.

They must do so in order to compensate for a defensive unit that has certainly been diminished, but not yet mortally wounded. Josh Allen and the Bills offense did not do that. Against New York, they idled along until finally coming alive in the fourth quarter to steal a contest that the game, gutsy Giants probably deserved to win. Going forward, the offense will have to be better. Right now, they are not playing like a Super Bowl worthy team on either side of the ball.

In watching this game, one could not help but find a rather compelling subtext that could perhaps be summarized as the sad saga of Tyrod Taylor. Six seasons ago, Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane came to Buffalo with a new broom that swept clean. Although Taylor had led the Bills to their first playoff appearance since the Ice Age under then first year head coach McDermott, he was shown the door at season’s end. McDermott and company had inherited Taylor from the previous coaching regimes that included the bombastic Rex Ryan and his successor, Anthony Lynn. Tyrod simply was not their guy and so they gambled that the seventh pick of the entire 2018 NFL draft - one Josh Allen - could become their franchise QB. Fortunately, they were right. But in this game, one could almost sense a palpable desire, even desperation, on Taylor’s part to prove something to the Bills and the rest of the football world.

Although ‘buked, scorned and ultimately discarded by the Bills, Taylor played like a man with something to prove. Simply put, he wanted to show the team that let him walk that he was still a winner.

The fact is, I found myself spontaneously rooting for Tyrod to pull this game out of the fire on their last foray down at the goal line. For Taylor, whose career has been beset by buzzard’s luck and other tribulations, it may have represented a redemption of sorts.

A win by the Giants - coming against all the odds – would have perhaps been the crowning achievement in a career that has languished and ultimately fallen short of the glory that could have been.

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Challenger Community News • October 19, 2023 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

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Rolls for 2023 (2024 Levy) have been completed for Erie County Sewer District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 and will be on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage Management, Department of Environment & Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY l4202, and open for public inspection during business hours on and after the first of October, 2023.

The County Legislature will hold a Public Hearing on the Assessment Rolls at 2:00 p.m., local time, on November 1, 2023, in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York, to hear all persons interested in the subject, including any objections concerning the same.

DATED: October 16, 2023 Buffalo, New York Robert M. Graber CLERK Erie County Legislature

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE RFP

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

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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS At the direction of Erie County Legislative Chair, April N.M. Baskin, Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Legislature of the County of Erie, on the 1st of November 2023 at 2:15 PM at the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, 4th Floor, Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202, to consider the following requests for the inclusion of predominantly viable agricultural lands within existing agricultural districts that have been submitted in accordance with sec. 303-b of NYS Agricultural and Markets Law. 1 parcel in the Town of Clarence totaling 8.4 acres 1 parcel in the Town of Colden totaling 4.4 acres 9 parcels in the Town of Grand Island totaling 122.2 acres The hearing shall consider the requests and recommendations of the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB). All applications submitted and the Erie County AFPB report to the Legislature on recommended parcel inclusions are available at: erie.gov/agriculture.

Questions may be directed to Sarah Gatti, Principal Planner at sarah. gatti@erie.gov.

Dated: Buffalo, New York, October 19 2023

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK

By Robert M. Graber

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The NFTA is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for BNIA – BUS Rapid Transit Bailey Ave Corridor Improvement Project No. 31MG2330 Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on 11/9/ 2023. www.nftaengineering. com

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/.

LLC'S 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.

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LLC'S 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 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 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 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.

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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.

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Rise Up Right Sports Highlights

Let's Rise Up

Buffalo Bills Week 6 Do you remember in the last article I specifically spoke on a "Giant Let Down"? In

many ways, Week 6 was a major letdown even though the Bills survived on Sunday Night Football. The Josh Allen and Ken Dorsey era is becoming very enervating.

Ken Dorsey is in Deep Space Nine when it comes to managing a football game and calling the correct plays. We have been wondering for 2 weeks now what happened to the balanced offensive attack that they were using against the Raiders, Dolphins, and Commanders. What happened to believing in the run game? What happened to putting Josh Allen under center?

James Cook had 14 carries for 71 yards averaging 5 yards a carry. So why the hell does Latavius Murray get 13 carries?

Ken Dorsey needs to find ways to get other receivers involved again. Your number two receiver should not have 21 yards for an entire game especially when he's on a contract year. Josh Allen is looking like the 2019 Josh Allen and missing open receivers only to target Stefon Diggs. The Bills receivers will lose confidence because they are not being targeted when they should be. The New York Giants were one legitimate play call away from upsetting the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The defense did a marvelous job. Ken Dorsey and Josh Allen have 10 days to get it together or maybe some of the organizational moves weren't worth the "Bucs."

Buffalo Sabers The Buffalo Sabers jumped into the home season opener against the New York Rangers in which we watched what seems to be a unprepared defensive team with a rookie goalie who gave up four goals. The Sabres offensive efforts was very lackluster. The Sabres Top Line looked very slow. Rasmus Dahlin just Inked a 8-year 88 million dollar contract. The contract looks good until you got to give us 88 million reasons for why you should keep that contract. The Rangers blocked 23 shots and outclassed the Sabres with veteran play from Chris Kreider and Artemi Panarin. End result Rangers 5 Sabres 1.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT At the direction of Erie County Legislative Chair, April N.M. Baskin, Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Legislature of the County of Erie, on the 1st of November 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, 4th Floor, Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202, concerning the eight-year review of Southwest Agricultural District #8 in accordance with sec. 303-a of NYS Agricultural and Markets Law. The following will be considered: Modification of 1 parcel in the Town of Brant totaling 1.0 acres Modification of 2 parcels in the Town of Hamburg totaling 6.5 acres Modification of 4 parcels in the Town of Collins totaling 101.6 acres The hearing shall consider the requests and recommendations of the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB). All applications submitted and the Erie County AFPB report to the Legislature on recommended parcel inclusions are available at: erie.gov/agriculture.

Questions may be directed to Sarah Gatti, Principal Planner at sarah. gatti@erie.gov.

Dated: Buffalo, New York, October 19, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK

By Robert M. Graber Clerk, Erie County Legislature

UB Bulls Football What kind of "Bulls hit" have I been watching this season? I'm just wondering at this point if homecoming is morse code for another UB loss. After winning two straight games against MidAtlantic Conference opponents. The Bulls return to their lackluster ways as once again this team lost another home game. The Bulls are currently winless at home this season with two home games left. This team will have to make major adjustments if they look to repeat last year's bowl game aspirations. Can the Bulls revive their season?

High School Football Bishop Simon St. Jude 29 VOHS 21 Bennett 44 Jamestown 22 Lackawanna 52 Olean 7 Frontier 28 Hutch Tech 14 Maryvale 20 Burgard 0 Health Science 34 Kenmore East 10 Williamsville North 14 McKinley 8 Depew 28 Maritime 0 South Park 54 Cheektowaga 20.Follow me on Facebook @ D'Andre Torch Robinson

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NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS SUN 10/8

MON 10/9

TUES 10/10 WED 10/11

THURS 10/12 FRI 10/13

SAT 10/14

3-WAY

MID-2-1-5

MID-5-8-4

MID-9-2-6

MID-0-5-0

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WIN 4

MID-0-2-4-8 EVE-8-7-6-3

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MID-2-8-2-9 EVE-0-8-0-9

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ATTORNEYS PRATCHER & ASSOCIATES Franklin Muhammad (Pratcher) Attorney 1133 Kensington Avenue (716) 838-4612

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

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(585) 285 - 5496

www.tasteofsupreme.com Rochester Public Market 280 N. Union St. BLDG. B #44

ELECTRICAL EMPIRE ELECTRIC (716) 634-0330

FLORISTS MAUREEN’S Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURS. OCT. 19 Grief Support Group meeting CAO Rafi Center 1423 Fillmore Avenue 5-6:30 p.m., Free 716-332-3773.

Community meeting Science Museum 4pm to 6p.m. about the “33 Project” and Humboldt Parkway.

SAT. OCT. 21 Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion, 1100 Jefferson, vendors, kid zone live performances & more. For more info (716)250-2425.

SUN. OCT. 22 UNITY COALITION FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY 1 p.m. Democratic Headquarters parking lot 671 Seneca St. One turkey per vehicle.

Leann Roland

U.S. Air Force Reserve May 2002 - Present M.O.S. 2T2 Air Transportation

MON. OCT. 23 Urban Line Dancing 12pm at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. FREE for ages 50+ www.HustleforHealth.com

When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets hurt.”

-African Proverb

MON. OCT. 23 Bailey-Dartmouth Community Garden Work Day & Bulb Planting, 10 a.m. Bailey-Dartmouth Garden, 3259 Bailey Ave. TUES. OCT. 24 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. 25 WHAT'S MISSING FROM THE BLACK COMMUITY? Forum & Conversation, 6-7:30 p.m., True Bethel Church, 907 E. Ferry St. Urban Line Dancing 11a.m., Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. FREE 50+ Visit www.HustleForHeal

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

-Tao Te ChingOCTOBER

•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. visit www.hispanicwomenleague.org

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, for additional infomation.

Dinner and entertainment are included.

VOTE!

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