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TRIBUTE TO TRANE Buffalo’s Brown Bomber Cab Company: Preserving the Legacy PG. 8

The Economics of Segregation in Buffalo: A Town Hall Meeting PG. 3 HONOR

The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society and Burchfield Penney unite to present extraordinary John Coltrane birthday party performance at The Center PG. 8 LOCAL

INSIDE ROCHESTER

Ciandre“CeCe” Taylor Buffalo “SUVIVOR” Premiers on Popular CBS Reality Show PG. 9

Voter Registration Drive PG. 2 on ”Steroids!”

Park School Grad

Neurosurgeon is White House Fellow PG.5

#EndPrisonSlavery: National Inmate Work Strike Begins

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5th Fringe Festival Opens!

Rock the Vote Rochester, described as a ‘voter registration drive on steroids’, will be held Saturday, September 24, from 12 noon until 4 P.M., 549 Clarissa Street in the Memorial AME Zion Church Parking Lot.There will be live entertainment, food, raffles and an interactive kid zone. All this in an effort to register citizens and encourage them to take a pledge to vote.

This free community event features live entertainment, music, food and fun activities . There will be cool prizes to give away from local businesses This is the movement that will get young people and the greater Rochester community excited about the upcoming elections!”

Recent high school graduates and college students will lead the effort to register event attendees. Local entertainment coordinator Grand Tone, who has a proven track record of coordinating entertainment for major events around the region, will organize talent for the entertainment lineup. IMN Lightment Production will document the event and offer the final product to Rock the Vote for future promotional efforts.

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KILBOURN HALL at the EASTMAN SCHOOL 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

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R&B Classics Live Presents World Premiere Concert At 2016 Fringe Festival

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Rochester, NY – Rochester audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy two exciting concert events produced

by RNB Classics Live during the 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival this year.

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Free. Fun. For their future!

The shows, Innervisons And What’s Going On, are being presented by RAPA at SOTA at the School of the Arts in the Allen Main Stage Theatre, 45 Prince Street. Innervisions, a concert showcasing songs from Stevie Wonder’s Grammy Award-winning and biggest-selling album, “Innervisions,” will make its world premiere at the Fringe Festival on Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 PM. What's Going On: A Marvin Gaye Anthology is being presented on Saturday, September 24 at 5:30 PM. Both concerts are fully orchestrated, note-for-note productions of the works of two of the most popular and influential R&B artists of our lifetime… Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

Advance sale tickets are available at: rochesterfringe.com and rapatheatre.org. They also may be purchased beginning one hour prior to curtain.

General admission tickets for both shows are $25 each. For more information, visitRnBclassicslive.com or contact Carl Labate at 585-723-3334 or 585-261-8673.

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When approved to host a Rock the Vote event in Rochester, Smith knew that it needed to be a collaborative effort. He gained the support of community leaders, professional organizers and business owners to get people excited about the event and the required actions, registering and pledging to vote!

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The event is powered by Rock the Vote, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Those who are politically inclined and a great deal of millennials that are over the age of 20 are familiar with Rock the Vote. The organization depends on star-studded campaigns that encourages young people to help define the future and history of our country by voting. A-list celebrities like Nick Cannon, John Legend, Lil John, Miley Cirus and many others support Rock the Vote by starring in amazing videos marketed to millennials.

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This is why Rock the Vote Rochester event coordinator Rashad J. Smith has collaborated with Generation News, Inc., and a ton of Rochester businesses and organizations to push voter registration, and encourage Rochester residents to voice their vote in November.

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lthough the State and Local Primary Election has passed, there is still hard work to be done leading up to the General Election on November 8, 2016. But like every voting season there are still a number of citizens that are not registered.

Even for many who are registered, getting up and actually going to the polls to vote is often problematic in urban communities.

multi-arts festival now boasts over 500 performances and events – more than a third of which are free – in 25+ venues in downtown Roch-ester, NY. Celebrating and inspiring creativity, the Fringe (curated by both the festival and its venues) includes everything from theatre, music, comedy and dance, to chil-dren’s entertainment, spoken word, visual arts and much more.

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Rochester, NY – The 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival opens, on Thursday, September 15, and runs for 10 days through Saturday, September 24.

Almost 170 of the 500+ Fringe performances and events are free. Tickets for the rest are available at rochesterfringe. com, (585) 957-9837(phone fees apply), and at the Spiegeltent Box Office (One Fringe Place, corner of Gibbs & Main) starting Sunday, September 11. Remaining tickets will also be available at venues starting one hour prior to performance.

Since its debut in 2012, the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the most successful fringe festivals in the U.S., attracting more than 63,000 attendees in 2015. This 10-day,

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Cory Haqq

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Sandy White, Cory Haqq, Named 44th Annual Black Achievers Awards Gala Co-Chairs

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lack Achievers, Inc., will host the 44rd Annual Black Achievers Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 8 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street. The organization will recognize a group of outstanding individuals, all of whom have inspiring stories of personal, professional, spiritual and community achievements. The event, an evening of fine dining, networking and entertainment, will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and awards presentations at 7 p.m.

The co-chairs for this much anticipated event are Sandy White, a veteran award winning television news journalist, urban planner and the President/CEO of Mustard Seed World Consulting and Cory R. Haqq, the Managing Member and Principal Broker of Urban Equity Management Group LLC. The Buffalo News and Blue Wireless have partnered with Black Achievers, Inc. as Gold Level Sponsors for the gala.

For more information on the gala or to purchase tickets, call 884-1490, or visit the Black Achievers, Inc. web site at www. buffaloblackachievers.com.

The Economics of Segregation in Buffalo: A Town Hall “The Economics of Segregation” is the topic of a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 22 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Auditorium Entrance on Clinton St. between Washington & Ellicott1 Lafayette Square.

After decades of economic decline, Buffalo is said to be on the upswing. However, Buffalo remains among the top five most racially segregated cities in the country. What are the costs of segregation, not just for struggling neighborhoods but for all of society? How can we develop economically and socially so that all members of society share in the “renaissance” of Buffalo?

These and other questions will be addressed by our speakers before opening up the floor to public discussion. Speakers include Henry Louis Taylor Jr., Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at UB and Founding Director of the Center for Urban Studies; Clotilde Dedecker, President and CEO of Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Rev. James Giles President and CEO of Back to Basics Outreach Ministries and Francisco Vasquez, President and CEO of Child & Family Services.

Afterwards, Buffalo organizations at work on these issues will hold public information sessions at booths in the library foyer. Organizations include OPEN Buffalo, Partnership for the Public Good, National Federation for Just Communities, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, VOICE Buffalo, and more. Free admission with RSVP.

Brother Taharka Odinga to Receive Eye on History Award The 18th Eye On History Award will be presented to poet, activist, educator, Pan Africanist Brother Taharka Odinga on Saturday, September 24 at the Merriweather Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue at 3 p.m. The award program is free and

open to the public. Columnist Eva M. Doyle is the Founder of the Award. For more information you can call 847-6010.

Ansar Cellular Loses The Boost Mobile Battle But the War is Far from Over

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espite rallies and protests, entrepreneur Duayne Madune, lost the battle to be able to continue to sell and service Boost Mobile products in this Ansar Cellular Communications establishment on Fillmore and E. Utica. But he is confident that he will find a new way to win the war.

Last month he was informed that he would no longer be able to sell or service Boost Mobile products. The reason? The Boost Mobile store located at 1408 Fillmore Ave. he said, had complained that Ansar Cellular was taking too much business away from them and because they are considered a Boost Brand Retailer (BR) they demanded that Boost Mobile close Madune’s store even though he was on the strip before them! Madune called the move “ totally unfair and unacceptable. !”

He told the Challenger over the weekend that up until a week or so ago Boost even denied his request to take payments.

But he said he was encouraged by the response of supporters who continue to stand by him . Instead of running to his competitor he said they are waiting to see what alternative service Ansar will soon be able to provide.

People are showing a lot of pride, he said “and they are an-

gry…they are not going down the street” He said this experience has proven to him as well as others, that the community is ready to embrace a movement that promotes pride and support of Black businesses.

“The thing is the message… that we need to support us…No one is going to love, protect and look out for us but us… we may not be able to do better today, but we will in the future…” he said.

Bro Madune was also positive despite the fact that his store was broken into at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday (Sept.11) morning.

He said there had never been a break in at the store the 7 years he’s been located there. And as far as the larger building itself, there has never been so much as graffiti on the building in 26 years.

“We still have sick people facing challenges in Iife,” he said pragmatically.” And despite everything we’re still open for business and everything has been secured.”

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LeeRoy Jeffries

Congressman Presents Medals to Korean War Veteran LeeRoy Jeffries Congressman Brian Higgins presented Corporal LeeRoy Jeffries Jr. with four service medals on September 12. :The Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Korean Presidential Unit Citations that he earned while serving our country during the Korean War in the United States Marines.

LeeRoy Jeffries was born in Brownsville, Tennessee in 1933, he is the oldest of three children.

LeeRoy became a soldier in the United States Marines on January 10, 1952 and served his country honorably in the Korean War until December 21, 1954.

On May, 7th 1966 he married Doris M. Moore and from their union they had 4 children, Brenda JeffriesSilmon, Michelle D. Jeffries, Veronica A. Moore-Simmes and Curtis L. Jeffries. They are proud grandparents of five children and great grandparents of 3 children.

Upon the completion of his military service he was employed as a cement mason with Local 111 until his retirement. He enjoys watching sports, listening to music, a good cigar, meeting up with his long-time friends and family gatherings.

Congratulations Corporal Jeffries!

not opposed to the Ibyam White race as charged my enemies. I have

no time to hate any one.

All my time is devoted to the up-building and development of the Negro Race.”

-Marcus Garvey

Fearless Black Female Warriors Throughout History -Conclusion-

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manirenas (died c. 10 B.C.) Amanirenas (also spelled Amanirena) was one of the greatest kandakes, or queen mothers, who ruled over the Meroitic Kingdom of Kush in northeast Africa.

She reigned over the kingdom between c. 40 B.C.-10 B.C. When Roman emperor Augustus levied a tax on the Kushites in 24 B.C., Amanirenas and her son, Akinidad, led an army of 30,000 men to sack the Roman fort in the Egyptian city of Aswan.They also destroyed the statues of Caesar in Elephantine.

Under orders from Augustus, the Roman general Petronius retaliated, but met strong resistance from Amanirenas and her troops. After over three years of harsh fighting, the two parties agreed to negotiate a peace treaty. The Romans agreed to return their army to Egypt, withdraw their fort, give the land back to the Kushites and rescind the tax.

The brave warrior queen, Amanirenas is remembered for her loyal combat, side-byside, with her own soldiers.

She was blinded in one eye after she was wounded by a Roman. However, the full extent of the Roman humiliation has yet to be disclosed since the Kushite account of the war, written in the Meroïtic script, has not been fully decoded.

Nyabingi Priestesses Muhumusa (died 1945) and Kaigirwa (unknown) Muhumusa and Kaigirwa were feared leaders of the East African Nyabingi priestesses group that was influential in Rwanda and Uganda from 1850 to 1950. In 1911 Muhumusa proclaimed “she would drive out the Europeans” and “that the bullets of the Wazungu would turn to water against her.”

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#EndPrisonSlavery: National Inmate Work Strike Begins on Anniversary of 1971 Attica Prison Uprising

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EndPrisonSlavery: National Inmate Work Strike Begins on Anniversary of 1971 Attica Prison Uprising Answering the call of those locked up in Alabama and Texas prisons, incarcerated people in 40 prisons in 24 states across the U.S. have initiated a work strike to coincide with the 45th anniversary of the Attica Prison Uprising.

On September 9, 1971, 1,200 of the Attica prison's almost 2,400 inmates rioted and seized control of the prison in their fight and demand for basic human rights and humane conditions, including food and medical care (before taking over the prison, Attica’s inmates had tried hard to get their concerns addressed through “proper” and official channels). On September 13 Governor Nelson Rockefeller ordered almost 600 state troopers to storm the prison.

They regained control in a bloody and brutal take-down resulting in 29 inmates and 10 hostages - all killed by police .

“The criminal justice system

is a continuation of slavery,” said Robert Earl Council.

Also known as Kinetik Justice, Council is a leader in the Free Alabama Movement (FAM), a network of incarcerated people spanning several prisons in Alabama. “The 13th Amendment freed the slaves and then put them to work in prisons.”

The prisoners who issued the call-to-resistance are part of the IWW’s Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC). They issued the following statement: On September 9th of 1971 prisoners took over and shut down Attica, New York State’s most notorious prison.

On September 9th of 2016, we will begin an action to shut down prisons all across this country. We will not only demand the end to prison slavery, we will end it ourselves by ceasing to be slaves.

To achieve this goal, we need support from people on the outside. A prison is an easy-lockdown environment, a place of control and confinement where repression is built into every stone wall and

-PRIMARY ELECTON UPDATE-

FLYNN WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR D.A. .

John J. Flynn Jr., a former town judge, captured a tight Democratic Party primary Tuesday night defeating acting District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty Jr., one of Flynn’s two opponents.

Flynn’s lead held steady through the evening with 45 percent of the vote, compared to Flaherty’s 41 percent. The third candidate in the race, Mark A. Sacha, polled at 14 percent. Neither Flaerty or Sacha will be on any line in November.

The turnout was light. About half as many people voted in this Democratic primary for DA as they did in the three-way primary for district attorney in 2008.

However Flynn did not win in the Conservative primary as he had hoped. He will face Conservative party member and winner Joseph V. Treanor III, in the November election.

D-YARD. ATTICA UPRISING 1971 chain link, every gesture and routine. When we stand up to these authorities, they come down on us, and the only protection we have is solidarity from the outside … When we stand up and refuse on September 9th, 2016, we need to know our friends, families and allies on the outside will have our backs. This spring and summer will be seasons of organizing, of spreading the word, building the networks of solidarity and showing that we’re serious and what we’re capable of.

Though the demands are spe-

cific to each state, they are clear and they are unified. In South Carolina, incarcerated people are calling for “comprehensive mental health programs, GED programs, vocational training, drug treatment options, affordable commissary, in¬person doctor visits instead of telemedicine, changes to disciplinary policies, and legislative changes to eliminate habitual offender sentencing, among other reforms.”

As reported by The Nation, there were inmate strikes in “seven Texas state prisons striking in April. Alabama inmates engaged in a work strike and protest in May, and since then there have been work strikes and hunger strikes in Mississippi, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.”

In addition to inhumane conditions, such as inedible food and sub-standard healthcare, inmates are also fighting for decent wages.

Read The Nation’s full report here.

Make no mistake, the prisonindustrial complex is nothing more than repackaged slavery, as evidenced by the fact that Mississippi and Louisiana have two of the highest (forprofit) prison populations in the world. According to the ACLU, the United States has more than 20 percent of the world’s prison population and the carceral state—which has expanded dramatically under a racist so-called war on drugs—severely affects black and Latinx communities.

See just a few of the stats below: *1 in every 106 white males age 18 or older are incarcerated; 1 in every 36 Hispanic males age 18 or older are incarcerated; 1 in every 15 Black males age 18 or older are incarcerated. *African American women

are three times more likely than white women to be incarcerated, while Hispanic women are 69 percent more likely than white women to be incarcerated. *Marijuana use is roughly equal among blacks and whites, yet blacks are 3.73 times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. *Despite using and selling drugs at rates similar to those of their white counterparts, African Americans and Latinos comprise 62 percent of those in state prisons for drug offenses and 72 percent of those sentenced for federal

drug trafficking offenses. *Despite comprising only 15 percent of the juvenile population, black juveniles are arrested two times more often than their white counterparts. *African Americans serve virtually as much time in prison (pdf) for a drug offense (58.7 months) as whites do for a violent offense (61.7 months).

When those who believe in freedom speak of the war on drugs really being a war on the most marginalized black and brown communities in this country, this is why.

(Source: The Root, Internet and news reports)

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Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show at Neurosurgeon Dr. Lindsey Ross Roswell Park Targets Prostate Accepted Into Prestigious White House Fellows Program Cancer Disparities By Terry Alford

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ot all prostate cancers need to be treated. Many of these cancers are slow-growing, nonaggressive tumors that a man can safely live with for years, with good quality of life. But prostate cancers can be life-threatening, and some men are more likely to develop the disease because of their ethnicity or family history.

Too many men are underinformed about their own risk status, and many don’t have good access to health care. For these reasons, a group I work closely with, MANUP Buffalo, or Men Allied for the Need to Understand Prostate Cancer, began partnering with Roswell Park Cancer Institute to help educate Western New Yorkers about prostate cancer risk and promote early detection. MANUP was founded by prostate cancer survivors motivated by their personal experiences and a desire to help others make informed decisions about their health.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, MANUP Buffalo will hold its 6th annual Cruisin’ for a Cure car show and prostate cancer screening event at Roswell Park. The event, presented by West Herr Automotive Group, will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with screening appointments available for eligible men between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a fun, family-friendly event, but it’s also a great opportunity to take charge of your health and learn about your own personal risk factors.

“This great event informs men most at risk for this disease about the importance of talking to their personal physicians about early detection and knowing the risk factors associated with prostate cancer,” says prostate cancer survivor Richard Satterwhite, MANUP Buffalo President.

Prostate cancer has a disproportional impact on AfricanAmerican men, who have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world, and are more likely to get more aggressive forms of the disease. It’s also the most-diagnosed cancer in Hispanic men in the U.S. Earlier detection can help overcome these disparities, so screening to detect these cancers while they’re at early stages is critical.

Roswell Park follows the guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), which recommends initial or “baseline” PSA screening at age 50 for men at normal risk of developing the disease, and beginning as early as age 40 for those at high risk — a group that includes all African-American men and any man with two close male relatives (father or brother) who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

All men who attend the Cruisin’ for a Cure car show will be offered an educational overview about prostate cancer and, if eligible, will have the opportunity to receive free prostate screening. The screening process only takes a few minutes, and involves a conversation about risk and early detection, physical examination of the prostate and a PSA blood test, all offered by Roswell Park experts.

We invite the whole community to join us for Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo 2016. We’re expecting more than 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles in all styles and from many decades. For any man who is eligible for prostate cancer screening but has not been screened yet, this is an excellent chance to put yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to your health.

DID YOU KNOW....Some of the benefits of Tai Chi include: Better mood, with lower levels of depression, stress, and anxiety.

Greater aerobic capacity and muscle strength.

More energy and stamina.

Enhanced flexibility, balance, and agility.

Lower blood pressure and improved heart health.

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New Mon/Thurs Beginners Class Starting on September 8, at 6PM

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Los Angeles resident and Buffalo native, neurosurgeon Dr. Lindsey Ross has been named a 2016-2017 White House Fellow.

A graduate of Park School, she is the niece of Rev. George Nicholas, pastor of Lincoln Memorial Methodist Church.

She is a Cedars-Sinai Medical Center resident neurosurgeon and a member of Cedars’ Neurological Surgery Residency Program.

“I feel so grateful for this opportunity. I know I will learn a great deal about healthcare, leadership and policymaking , Dr. Lindsey Ross which I hope to bring back to Cedars-Sinai and the greater Los Angeles community that we serve,” Ross said.

Dr. Ross has been steadily dedicated to serving disadvantaged populations, mentoring underrepresented minority students, and working towards policy change with a focus on impoverished communities as it pertains to disparities in medicine.

While in medical school, she served as a regional and national leader for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and was selected as a Denzel and Pauletta Washington Gifted Scholar in Neuroscience.

Author of a number of published scholarly articles and academic book chapters, she has spent an extensive amount of time in South Africa, Thailand, Mexico, and Guatemala for medical mission work. Lindsey received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and an M.D. from UCLA. The White House Fellows Program was founded in 1964

by President Lyndon B. Johnson to offer extraordinary leaders firsthand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Graduates include former Secretary of State Colin Powell, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and CNN medical correspondent and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta.

Summer City Fitness Extended at MLK Park The popular ‘Summer City Fitness’ has been extended through October First on Saturdays at 10 am at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.

HEALTH MATTERS

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Can You Recognize Stroke Symptoms?

The Erie County Department of Health wants to educate all residents to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke—a medical emergency--and how critical it is to call 9-1-1 immediately if you think someone might be having a stroke. Getting fast treatment is important to preventing death and disability from stroke.

Acting F.A.S.T. is key! Note the time when any symptoms first appear. The most effective stroke treatments are only available if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do the following simple test: F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

T—Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are major risk factors for stroke. About half of Americans (49%) have at least one of these three risk factors. In particular, high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of stroke.

“High blood pressure has a domino effect on health, leading to heart attack, stroke and even kidney disease. With exercise, proper nutrition, not smoking, and controlling blood pressure, strokes are preventable. Know your numbers,” said Dr. Vijay Iyer, MD, PhD, Director, Gates Vascular Institute and WNY American Heart Association board member.

Several other medical conditions and unhealthy lifestyle choices can increase your risk for stroke. Although you can’t control all of your risk factors for stroke, you can take steps to prevent stroke and its complications. Individuals may be able to prevent stroke or reduce their risk by making healthy lifestyle choices. A healthy lifestyle includes the following:

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Nutrients in Red Fruits and Vegetables reduce the risk of pros-

tate cancer, lower blood pressure, reduce tumor growth and LDL cholesterol levels, scavenge harmful free-radicals, and support join tissue in arthritis cases. Types of Red Fruits & Vegetables Include: Beets, Cherries, Cranberries, Guava, Papaya, Pink/Red grapefruit, Pomegranates, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Red apples, Red bellpeppers, Red chili peppers, Red grapes, Red onions, Red pears, Red peppers, Red potatoes,

Rhubarb, Strawberries,

6 FAITH & FAMILY Women Prayer Ministry 10Th Anniversary The Women’s Prayer Ministry, under the direction of Bessie Patterson will be celebrating their 10th anniversary on Monday September 19 from 12 noon till 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Aaron Baptist Church, 540 Genesee, where the Rev. Dwayne Jones is pastor.

This ministry consists of over 40 dedicated praying women of God of different denominations from across the City of Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

On this 10th Anniversary, we want to celebrate leaders in the community who put themselves in harms’ way each day, such as policemen, firemen, city and government officials, community organizations, such as United Front, FATHERS Group, Stop The Violence Coalition, etc. and leaders connected with the school system. If you are in this category of leadership, we want to honor you, show our love for you, encourage you and pray for you. So please come and let us celebrate you for the works that you are doing for God’s people and especially our children.

Within this prayer ministry are (7) seven Women ministers, minister’s wives and missionaries from all walks of life, who are on a mission to continue to meet every Monday at 12 noon, rain or shine, snow or sleet, to pray for the ills of this world. We don’t cancel! Everyone is invited to attend.

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Zion Missionary Baptist to Host 6 a.m. Prayer and Fasting Mondays During Month of September Zion Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting the "Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting" every Monday morning at 6 a.m. altar prayer for the month of September. The remaining days are Monday September 12, 19 and 26.

Zion Missionary Baptist is located at 179 E. Ferry Street where the Rev. C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor. For more information contact the church office at 886-1362.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK!

FAITH & FAMILY

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Second Baptist Church Celebrating 89th The Deacon’s Year of Seeking and Lifting Jesus!

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astor Mark E. Blue and the Second Baptist Church, located at 18 Church St, in Lackawanna, would be honored by the community’s attendance during the week of Sept.

14-18 as they celebrate their 89th year of “SEEKING AND LIFITING JESUS.” The celebration will begin with a special HOMECOMING REVIVAL from Wednesday through Friday beginning at 7p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist will be our own son and former Associate Minister of Second Baptist Church, Rev. Carl H. Jones, now the pastor of Bethabara Missionary Baptist Church in Covington GA. The Sunday celebration begins at 9 a.m. with Minister Terrence Melvin and the “BIBLE AND ME” study class. Sunday school will convene at 9:30 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. MornREV. BLUE ing Worship. All are invited to share in our Fellowship Dinner in the A.J. Phillips Hall immediately after the morning service.

Joining the Second Baptist family for the 3:30 p.m. worship will be their sister church, the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Lackawanna, Rev. Keith Mobley, Pastor. Come and let us worship and celebrate together; be blessed and be a blessing to all. Giving Glory Lifting and Praising The Name Of the Lord.

For more information call 716) 826-4940.

Open Praise Founders Day Anniversary

The Open Praise Full Gospel Baptist Church, 761 Fillmore Avenue under the pastorship of Bishop A. Boyd, will be celebrating their 25th (Silver) Founders Day and Church Anniversary, September 17, with a banquet at Salvatore’s Gardens and closing out on Sunday the 18.

At the Morning Service at 10 a.m., the guest speaker will be Bishop Lewis Spencer of Saints Home COGIC and at 4p.m. with Bishop D. Brown and the New Mt. Arrat Temple of Prayer will be our guest.

All are welcome and invited to celebrate with us. Our contact person is Sister Betty Lewis 833-8749 or Deacon Milton Russell 876-4389

Banquet

The Deacons’ Alliance will host their 40th Annual Banquet on Friday, September 16 at the New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Avenue.

City-wide congregations and friends are cordially invited to attend. The guest speaker will be the dynamic young Pastor Nicholas Irion of Centennial AME Zion Church. The cost is $25 per person for a full course meal and deserts. For tickets call lSister LaDonna at 465-7096.

On Saturday, September 24 the “Camp Woodside Annual Cookout will be held from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at 5616 Woodside Road in Springville, New York. Enjoy fishing, Volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, beanbag toss, food and fellowship. Bring your own fishing gear. For more information call Deacon Edward Gayles, Vice President at 885-6348.

Full Gospel Baptist Church International WNY District to Host Leadership Conference WNY District Overseer, Dr. James A. Lewis III, has announced that the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship’s WNY District Leadership Conference will be held September 16 and 17 hosted at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street. ]The theme for the conference is Basic Ministry Training, Making it possible for everyone to be equipped and prepared.

Overseer, Dr. Lewis, will deliver the evening Worship Service message Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m.. He will join the Saturday, September 17 workshops and luncheon.

The luncheon message will be delivered by NYS West Bishop Darius G. Pridgen. The conference will also offer 6 classes beginning at 9:30 a.m.

For more information and to register call 913-0941 or 8669208.

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WHERE GOSPEL MEETS THE BLUES All Day Gospel at Niagara Falls Blues Fest is a First!

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or the first time ever, an all gospel day will be featured at the Niagara Falls annual Blues Fest . The 9th annual fest is free and open to the public.

The Sunday Gospel Brunch event will take place on Sunday, September 18 from noon to 8 p.m. An opening prayer will be led by Rev. Fagin; scripture reading by Elder Vanessa Walker; and a welcome and introduction of Marsha McWilson by Richie Derwald. The show’s lineup will include McWilson singing gospel, Derwald , Mt. Zion Baptist Men’s Choir , Angel Vox from Africa, Pat Ragin The Gospel Queen and The Men In White , Cathy Townsend from Chicago, Malcolm Wilson & Joshua’s Generation, Living Word, Ella Robinson and The New beginnings Choir, Church Boy 100 /Larry Kennedy (hip hop gospel), The Potters House Liturgical Dancers , Jimmy Smith Cameron McWilson (son of Marsha McWilson), Bllack Ernie (church comedy), Steadfast, the Ezra Scott Quartet, Oral Roberts (Caribbean Calypso gospel) and national powerhouse recording artist Constance Matthews The blues show starts at 5 pm with Marsha McWilson and an Etta James tribute along with Claudette King BB KING’S DAUGHTER AT 6 p.m. when they perform together for one fantastic show!

The Niagara Falls Blues Fest takes place Septembe16,17 and 18. For more information go to www.NiagaraFallsBluesFest.org or call (716) 278-2100..

MARSHA MCWILSON

P.E.A.C.E. to Host Grief Sharing Sessions P.E.A.C.E Inc. (Parents Encouraging Accountability and Closure for Everyone) will be sponsoring an 8 Week Grief Sharing Session . The Fair Haven Grief Support Groups will be starting Wednesday September 14 at 6:30 – 8p.m. and meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for eight weeks at the Sherman L. Walker Community Center, 608 William Street. The group is for community members who are grieving the loss of a Loved One through homicides and crises situations under five years. The group will be discussing the stages of grief, emotions and healing. They will also be able to share their thoughts, feelings and experi-ences with others who are in similar situations. If you feel that you can benefit from this type of meeting I encourage you to come. For more information, contact Vanessa Currie 716 392-9898

EID MUBARAK!

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n most of the Muslim world, the faithful will end the celebration of Eid al-Adha on the evening of Thursday, September 15. Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s revered holidays, is the second of two major holidays in Islam.

The day begins with morning prayers. The celebrations continue with visits to friends and family, exchange of gifts and feasts.

1. Pronounced EED al-UHD-huh, the holiday is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. It is one of two Eid holidays observed by Muslims. The other is Eid al-Fitr, which follows the conclusion of Ramadan, the month of fasting.

2. Eid al-Adha commemorates when God appeared to Abraham -- known as Ibrahim to Muslims -- in a dream and asked him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience. As Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, God stopped him and gave him a sheep to kill in place of his son.A version of the story also appears in the Torah and in the Bible's Old Testament.

3. To commemorate God's test of Ibrahim, many Muslim families sacrifice an animal and share the meat with the poor. They also are required to donate to charities that benefit the poor. Muslims also routinely exchange presents during the holiday.

4. Considered one of Islam's revered observances, the four-day religious holiday corresponds with the height of the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that all financially and physically able Muslims are required to undertake once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage annually draws 2 million Muslims.

5. This year, Eid al-Adha began on Monday, September 12 in most of the Muslim world. Because the festival depends on the sighting of the new moon, some countries may celebrate on Tuesday.

Eid Mubarak (pronounced EED muh-BAR-ack) and Eid Saeed are routine greetings used during the observance to offer best wishes. EID MUBARAK!

(Source: CNN and Aljazerra reports)

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Entertainment/Lifestyles

A TRIBUTE TO TRANE

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The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society and Burchfield Penney unite to present an extraordinary John Coltrane birthday party performance at The Center Thursday, September 22 at 7 PM featuring saxophonist Vincent Herring and The George Caldwell Quartet Brown Bomber Cab. Company 1940: Standing by first car, L-R James Daniels, Lamar Keaton, Cecil Green, Elijah Gibson.

Special “Curtain-Up Talk Back”

Preserving The Brown Bomber Cab Legacy One Story at a Time “Preserving Their Legacy, One Story at a Time: The Brown Bomber Cab Service,” will be presented Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue.

The Paul Robeson Theatre will open their theatre season with a special Curtain Up “Talk Back” event on the revolutionary jitney cab service. During the 1940’s the African American “jitney” car service rolled out well polished used Studebakers and uniformed drivers throughout the neighborhoods in Kansas City, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.

Local historian, Christine A. Parker will share the history of the 110 year legacy of the “jitney car service” long before today’s modern and popular ride sharing services of Uber and Lyft. The presentation will feature the first African American bus company, vintage photos, and documentary featuring the Brown Bomber Cab Company of Buffalo.

Willie W. Judson, Jr. will speak about August Wilson’s production of the play “Jitney” which will open September 30th at the Paul Robeson Theatre.

Preserving Their Legacy is free and opened to the public please come out and learn a small piece of our history.

For more information contact paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@ gmail.com, visit our website www.aaccbuffalo.org or call the African American Cultural Center, 884-2013

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he Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo is commemorating its golden anniversary with full year of special exhibitions and musical concerts.

Each year the Pappy M artin Legacy Jazz Society marks the birthday of the late legendary John Coltrane with a special concert. In collaboration with the Burchfield Penney, The Society will present special guest saxophonist Vincent Herring performing with the George Caldwell Quartet Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m.. The quartet will feature premiere players George Caldwell (piano), Tim Clarke (trumpet), Tyrone Allen (bass) and Abdul Rahman Qadir (drums). Admission is $10; $5 Burchfield Penney members. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. For more information, call (716) 8786011.

Born in Hamlet, North Carolina, the revolutionary saxophonist John Coltrane was among the most important, and most controversial, figures in jazz despite a relatively brief career. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, he played in nightclubs and on recordings with such musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Earl Bostic and Johnny Hodges.

Coltrane came to prominence when he joined Miles Davis's quintet in 1955. He died from liver cancer on July 17, 1967, in Huntington, Long Island, New York.

Vincent Herring is a virtuoso considered one of the premier saxophonists of his generation. He first toured Europe and the United States with Lionel Hampton’s big band in the early 1980’s. As he developed his musicianship working with Nat Adderley, a partnership blossomed that continued for nine years.

Along the way he worked and/or recorded with Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard,

Top: John Coletrane, Pappy Martin (left) and Vincent Herring.

Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Hayes, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet, Jack DeJohnette’s Special Edition, Larry Coryell, Steve Turre, The Mingus Big Band, Kenny Barron, Nancy Wilson, Dr. Billy Taylor, Carla Bley, and John Hicks.

George Caldwell is a fully tenured jazz piano legend who has served with the

Count Basie Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as a sideman extraordinaire, and as leader of his own ensembles. Renowned as performer, composer, band leader and teacher, Caldwell Continued Page 11

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“The Fall Of Stag Lee” —— World Premiere Of Opera Based On A Legendary African-American

THE FALL OF STAG LEE (L-R): soprano Brittany Walker, baritone Eric McKeever, soprano Nia A. Drummond, tenor Jordan Weatherston Pitts, and Conductor Darryl Glenn Nettles.

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n September 23 and 25 Buffalo Opera Unlimited presents the World Premiere of The Fall of Stag Lee, a new opera by Darryl Glenn Nettles. Performances are Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue . Tickets may be purchased at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, (716) 878-3005; or on- line at www.buffalostatepac.org. Admission is $30 General, $25 Seniors, and $10 Students.

Principal singers are baritone Eric McKeever, tenor Jordan Weatherston Pitts, soprano Nia A. Drummond, and soprano Brittany Walker. Choreography is by Carlos R.A. Jones, Costuming is by Bernadine DeMike, and the Conductor is Darryl Glenn Nettles. The Artistic Director of Buffalo Opera Unlimited is Tim Kennedy.

Tim Kennedy The historical Stag Lee (real name Lee Shelton) was an African-American pimp who was widely known in St. Louis for his flashy clothing and as captain of a Black social club known as the “Four Hundred.” A rival of Shelton’s was William “Billy” Lyons, also a notorious member of the St. Louis underworld. On Christmas night, 1895, Shelton and Lyons were drinking in a saloon and got into a dispute, during which Lyons grabbed Shelton’s Stetson Hat. In response, Shelton shot Lyons, recovered his hat and left. Lyons died of this wounds and Shelton was arrested, tried and convicted of the murder in 1897.

1st Annual Sexy Senior Soiree!

The Senior Program at Gloria J. Parks Community Center presents the 1st Annual Sexy Senior Soiree, Saturday September 17,at the Varsity Theatre, located at 3165 Bailey Avenue, corner of Stockbridge. Doors open from 510 p.m.!

A delicious dinner will be served starting at 5:30 is included in admission.

So all seniors 55+, get your sexy on with dinner and dancing! Musical entertainment will feature DJ Ras Muata and Ras Jomo from WUFO 1080 AM Radio Show: Project Access to A-Fee-Ka, and the live band, Project Access to A-Free-Ka! Other special musical guests include the acapella group, Brothers In Christ.

There will be vendors, prizes, giveaways, and much more!

Tickets are available at Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 3242 Main St. For more information, contact Senior Program Director Dayatra Hassan, at 716.832.1010 x.

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Rondell Sheridan: Always Funny and Never a Loss for Words

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ondell Sheridan first walked on stage the summer of 1982, at a little club in the West Village called Mostly Magic. Six months later he became a regular at the New York Improv. It was there he began to hone his comedy chops.

Hard work eventually lead to appearances on the Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the Late, Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed, Showtime, Comedy Central, The Arsenio Hall Show and many, many, many more. Rondell has done it all.

Currently touring with his new show “The Early Bird Special Tour”and “If you’re over 40 and you know it, clap your hands!” A non stop celebration of life, love and laughter told by a master storyteller, that will have you laughing at yourself.

However, not just a Stand-up comic, he’s also an actor who you’ve seen on over 200 half hour television shows, like NBC’s Minor Adjustments (a show he co-created), Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter, and Cory in the House! However he’s probably best known as Chef Victor, the lovable dad on Disney’s ‘That’s So Raven’.

You can now catch him live and in person, Saturday September 24th at Villa Maria College, tickets on sale at Doris Records 883-2410 and online at, www.tebst.eventbrite.com, students purchase your tickets online for $15 and show your student ID at the box office, general admission $35 Rondell Sheridan: always funny, and never a loss for words.

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Ciandre Taylor, Buffalo Native, Premiers as Season 33 Castaway on Popular CBS Reality Show “Survivor”

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iandre “CeCe” Taylor, a Buffalo native , is premiering as a Season 33 Castaway on the popular the CBS reality show "Survivor-Millennials Versus Generation X .” The premiere airs Wednesday, Sept 21, at 8 p.m.

Ciandre currently lives in Los Angeles, California and works in insurance claims. She graduated from Buffalo State College with a BA in Communications, and she later gained an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She graduated from the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts for singing in 1995.

She is a long time Survivor fan and has been trying to get on the show for over ten years! The mother of two, she listed her personal claim-to-fame in her Survivor bio as “Overcoming adversity and striving to be the best mother I can be to my children by supporting and pushing them to achieve their goals and dreams while, at the same time, still pushing to achieve my own goals and dreams. “Her daughter is a dancer with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, based in LA and her son Is an upcoming music artist.

Will Ciandre “survive” Survivor?

She is confident that she will. Ciandre describes herself as outgoing and believes in never giving up if you’re focused on accomplishing something. She also enjoys working out and keeping fit.

Ciandre is a devout Christian with ties to Elim Christian. Fellowship. Her mother is Rhonda Mingo who is also working and performing in the Buffalo area as well as planning a premiere watch party for Ciandre “My long time dream has finally come true!” said Ciandre.

“Please check me out on #survivorseason33 GENX vs #MILLENNIALS season premiere You don't want to miss the first episode. This is the best season ever!”

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The Buffalo Solidarity Movement

The President’s Letter to Police Officers Under present conditions, President Obama’s open letter of July 18, 2016 to law enforcement officers apparently has not captured the attention of Blacks that it should have.

Blacks are the most victimized by police actions and this transcript of Obama”s letter is being submitted to the Black press, because it deserves at least a conversation.

The National Fraternal Order of Police offered this comment on its Face book page about the President’s letter: The reason this letter has value is that we want and deserve to change the National Dialogue. The people of this country respect law enforcement. Now we continue to speak out about the issues that have helped create disconnects with members of the communities we work so hard to protect.

We can and do provide the best quality law enforcement that we can but we cannot be held responsible for the social issues such as poverty, lack of mental health services, unemployment, and abject poverty. The work now is to assist our communities by continuing to recognize that we are but one spoke in the wheel and we will do our part. Now it's time for politicians and government to assist us in working in the communities we have always worked in to make life Ted better for all Americans.

KIRKLAND The following is the transcript of the President's letter: **** o the brave members of our Nation’s law enforcement community: Every day, you confront danger so it does not find our families, carry burdens so they do not fall to us, and courageously meet test after test to keep us safe. Like Dallas officer Lorne Ahrens, who bought dinner for a homeless man the night before he died, you perform good deeds beyond the call of duty and out of the spotlight. Time and again, you make the split-second decisions that could mean life or death for you and many others in harm’s way. You endure the tense minutes and long hours over lifetimes of service.

Every day, you accept this responsibility and you see your colleagues do their difficult, dangerous jobs with equal valor. I want you to know that the American people see it, too. We recognize it, we respect it, we appreciate it, and we depend on you. And just as your tight-knit law enforcement family feels the recent losses to your core, our Nation grieves alongside you. Any attack on police is an unjustified attack on all of us.

I’ve spent a lot of time with law enforcement over the past couple of weeks. I know that you take each of these tragedies personally, and that each is as devastating as a loss in the family. Sunday’s shooting in Baton Rouge was no different. Together, we mourn Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald, and Brad Garafola. Each was a husband. Each was a father. Each was a proud member of his community. And each fallen officer is one too many. Last week, I met with the families of the Dallas officers who were killed, and I called the families of those who were killed in the line of duty yesterday in Baton Rouge. I let them know how deeply we ache for the loss of their loved ones.

Some are trying to use this moment to divide police and the communities you serve. I reject those efforts, for they do not reflect the reality of our Nation. Officer Jackson knew this too, when just days ago he asked us to keep hatred from our hearts. Instead, he offered—to protestors and fellow police officers alike—a hug to anyone who saw him on the street. He offered himself as a fellow worshipper to anyone who sought to pray. Today, we offer our comfort and our prayers to his family, to the Geralds and the Garafolas, and to the tight-knit Baton Rouge law enforcement community.

As you continue to serve us in this tumultuous hour, we again recognize that we can no longer ask you to solve issues we refuse to address as a society. We should give you the resources you need to do your job, including our full-throated support. We must give you the tools you need to build and strengthen the bonds of trust with those you serve, and our best efforts to address the underlying challenges that contribute to crime and unrest.

As you continue to defend us with quiet dignity, we proclaim loudly our appreciation for the acts of service you perform as part of your daily routine. When you see civilians at risk, you don’t see them as strangers. You see them as your own family, and you lay your life on the line for them. You put others’ safety before your own, and you remind us that loving our country means loving one another.

Even when some protest you, you protect them. What is more professional than that? What is more patriotic? What is a prouder example of our most basic freedoms—to speech, to assembly, to life, and to liberty? And at the end of the day, you have a right to go home to your family, just like anybody else.

Robert Kennedy, once our Nation’s highest-ranking law enforcement official, lamented in the wake of unjust violence a country in which we look at our neighbors as people “with whom we share a city, but not a community.” This is a time for us to reaffirm that what makes us special is that we are not only a country, but also a community. That is true whether you are black or white, whether you are rich or poor, whether you are a police officer or someone they protect and serve.

With that understanding—an understanding of the goodness and decency I have seen of our Nation not only in the past few weeks, but throughout my life—we will get through this difficult time together.

We will do it with the love and empathy of public servants like those we have lost in recent days. We will do it with the resilience of cities like Dallas that quickly came together to restore order and deepen unity and understanding. We will do it with the grace of loved ones who even in their grief have spoken out against vengeance toward police. We will do it with the good will of activists like those I have sat with in recent days, who have pledged to work together to reduce violence even as they voice their disappointments and fears.

As we bind up our wounds, we must come together to ensure that those who try to divide us do not succeed. We are at our best when we recognize our common humanity, set an example for our children of trust and responsibility, and honor the sacrifices of our bravest by coming together to be better.

Thank you for your courageous service. We have your backs.

Sincerely, Barack Obama

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ast Friday, Sept. 2nd, about 60 community activists from sixteen different organizations met in Niagara

Square to kick off an umbrella group called the Buffalo Solidarity Movement. This group is charged with networking with the various law enforcement agencies, anti-violence organizations and community leaders to find ways to pool resources, strategize on plans and initiatives to increase the peace and to encourage neighborhood empowerment against gentrification and other housing issues. There are many groups here who are working as hard as they can to make the streets of Buffalo safer. Unfortunately for us, many of these groups are working in silos or on individual islands generated by territorial or geographical politics, said Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant.

After the scheduled speakers had their turn at the mike, they all decided that the quickly put together event, which was the result of an 8 year old child being shot while sitting in a car, was a success and many of them called for additional meetings. The recent uptick in shootings and murders in Buffalo also played a part in the reason why community leaders felt such a mobilization rally was necessary.

The second meeting of the Buffalo Solidarity Movement meeting will be held Wednesday, September 21st. @ the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. The meeting will begin promptly @ 5:30 P.M. and will follow the same format for speakers as the Rally in Niagara Square. In addition to the organizations' speakers, there will be a planning session for a massive Unity, Community and Voter Registration Day Rally and in MLK around the end of September. The Rally will be co-sponsored by We are Women Warriors Group and families are invited to relax, celebrate a beautiful conclusion to the Summer's festivals and mobilize voters for the upcoming November General Election. This event will be free and the general public is invited. For more information, please call Betty Jean Grant @ (716) 602-5877.

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TRIBUTE TO TRANE continued presided over the ivory 88s for the Basie Orchestra when the group won a “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance” Grammy in 1996. He’s one of the pre-eminent swing players in modern jazz.

About the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society The Society was created to honor the legacy of the late Pappy Martin, the renowned local band leader and musician. The jazz icon played with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, Johnny Griffin, Billy Taylor, Betty Carter and Al Hibbler. Each year the organization presents a series of events, including the Pappy Martin LegacyMasten Jazz Festival to honor his musical tradition by continuing and enhancing the awareness, appreciation and celebration of jazz.

Martin played with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, Johnny Griffin, Billy Taylor, Betty Carter and Al Hibbler. As a band leader and musician, he played in many famous area nightclubs, including Little Harlem, Pine Grill, Revilot, Royal Arms, Moon Glow, Shalimar, Town

Casino, Ontario House, and Blue Note.

As a community activist, Martin founded the Love Supreme School of Music that focused on instrumental music lessons, music theory and the science of music. Love Supreme School launched careers of many local and national musicians. He cofounded the Masten Jazz Festival that continued under his sole leadership and remains a summer mainstay 21 years later. He also received many accolades and awards for his volunteer work from community and civic organizations.

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About the Burchfield Penney Art Center The Burchfield Penney was established in 1966 on the campus of SUNY Buffalo State, the Burchfield Penney Art Center is dedicated to the art and vision of renowned American watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967) and the distinguished artists of Western New York state. In 2008, The Center opened a $36 million freestanding facility in the heart of Buffalo’s Museum District. The museum includes more than 84,000 square feet dedicated primarily to galleries, . It is home to the world’s largest collection of artwork and ephemera by Burchfield and a collection of more than 8,000 works by over 850 artists.

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Do you want to improve the world?

I don’t think it can done, The world is sacred.

It can’t be improved.

If you tamper with it, you’ll ruin it.

If you treat it like an object, you’ll lose it.

There is a time for being ahead, A time for being behind; A time for being in motion, A time for being at rest; A time for being vigorous, A time for being exhausted; A time for being safe, A time for being in danger.

The Master sees things as they are, Without trying to control them.

She lets them go their own way, And resides at the center of the circle.

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Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Local Fighter Sean “Superfly Felton”

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n Saturday September 17 at 7 p.m., join Team Superfly for a Meet & Greet Fundraiser at Ukrainian Orthodox Hall , 200 Como Park Blvd. in Cheektowaga (off Union Rd. ) to support amateur NYS Muay Thai & MMA Champion Sean “Superfly” Felton who has been given the opportunity to train with one of the top MMA schools in the country. With your support he will advance his knowledge and skills to become a Pro MMA Fighter by the end of the year.

A Buffalo native, Sean is a graduate of Williamsville North High School and Buffalo State College with a degree in Criminal Justice. In his junior year he became interested in mixed martial arts and is currently employed at a local child and family agency in Buffalo. An active advocate for children and young adults, senior citizens and those who serve in the military, Sean uses his free time to make personal appearances, visits to children at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and has been a guest speaker at local schools, churches and the Delaware Family YMCA addressing topics like bullying, peer pressure, the importance of staying in school, how to become successful in life and good sportsmanship. Sean and his team have designed this fundraiser to be a fun filled family event . If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Sean at Seansuperflyfelton@gmail.com Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door, $20 adults,11-17yrs $10 and free for children 10 and under.

The ticket price includes food, beverages, snacks, music and games for Kids. “Superfly” Memorabilia can be purchased and there will be basket and gift card raffles and more! To purchase tickets, or for more info contact Pat at 716 553-7062 . You can also support by visiting his gofundme page at gofundme.com/seansuperflyfelton Sean and his team would like to send the community a thank you in advance for all of your support. Good Luck Sean!

BILLS UPDATE

Is Rex Ryan A Dinosaur in Today’s Modern NFL?

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predicted that penalties and very poor coaching was going to be the Bills demise in losing a winnable game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Rex Ryan is a dinosaur in today’s modern NFL. He should have never been hired as General Manager Doug Whaley wanted Hue Jackson but was o v e r ruled by top management.

It’s a shame Bills top managem e n t does not have a GEORGE clue to RADNEY winning football games in the NFL. They hang their hat to a bonafide loser in Rex Ryan.

“On offense, we just couldn’t get anything going,” said Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor That also lets us know what a sorry offensive coordinator Greg Roman really is. Roman is always late with play calls to Taylor in the huddle.

Keep an eye out on Thursday night to see how long it takes the next play get to Taylor especially in a critical situation. We can now see why San Francisco 49’ers got rid of Roman because of his confusion and head scratching play calls.

I think former 49’ers head coach Jim Harbaugh probably made play calls in critical situ-

ations for them. Roman must open up the offense and allow Taylor to roll out of pocket and make plays by running or hitting the open receivers.

Taylor is not a pocket passer and Roman needs to stop forcing him to be in the pocket.

And how much longer do we need to see sorry Eric Wood playing center for Buffalo Bills? Woods knee injuries do not allow him to get low enough in order to block a defensive player. He can only push a defender rather than block them. It’s a glaring position on the Bills offensive line that needs an upgrade immediately. Rex Ryan said, ”Our offensive line must do better.”

That can only happen with Eric Wood being removed from the starting lineup and replacing Cordy Glenn This all adds up to Tyrod Taylor having a moving pocket rather than attempting to stand in a traditional pocket.

On the defensive side of ball, defensive ends Jerry Hughes and Lorenzo Alexander must rush the passer more in order to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The secondary is our strong suit and must be put in position to make plays.

They should never have a safety like Duke Williams going against a speedy receiver like Mike Wallace. Bills head coach did say it was his mistake allowing his defender to be placed in a bad situation.

That’s another sign the game has passed Rex Ryan by and left him on the outside look-

ing in.

It’s a quick turn around with New York Jets coming to Buffalo on a national televised game on Thursday night. Is Ryan Fritzpatrick still New York Jets quarterback? Yes, and I’m predicting Fritz will throw interceptions allowing Bills to win the game 21—17.

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Business Enterprise Fair A Business Enterprise Fair featuring local and women, minority & veteran-owned business enterprises will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 1-5 p.m. at UB’s Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott Street. To register go to bncmworksvendorfair.eventbrite. com

Boston Square Apartments Hamburg, NY

Located in the North Boston area.

One-bedroom units, two story non-elevator, for persons 62 years of age or older, or disabled regardless of age. Off street parking.

Laundry on premises. Accessible units. Appliances, carpeting and garbage pick up.

Rents are based on income eligibility requirements.

Rental assistance-when it is available.

Section 8 vouchers accepted One-year lease, and security deposit required.

Boston Square Apartments c/o Belmont Management Co., Inc. 7355 Boston State Road Hamburg, NY 14075 Phone 716-648-3746

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Unlawful discrimination. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online athttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.

Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, and Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, b fax (202)7907442 or email program.intake@usda.gov.”

The International and Exchange Program at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Director of International Education.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE Bids REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the #D263259 ADA Sidewalk Upgrades with Milling & Resurfacing in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9/14/16 @ 3:30pm.

Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@ markcerrone.com , Phone 716282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 9/20/16 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE Bids REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the North Youngmann Commerce Center Green Initiative Project in Tonawanda, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9/14/16 @ 3:30pm.

Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@ markcerrone.com , Phone 716282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 9/16/16 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- LOVETTE BARLOW, AKA LOVETTE EVANS AKA E. BARLOW LOVETTE, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale e3ntered herein and dated April 4, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove, 1st floor, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on October 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 19, Township 11, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company's Survey and Further distinguished as Subdivision Lot No. 16 in Block 9 as shown on map recorded in the Erie County Clerk's Office in Liber 336 on Deeds at page 416, being 30 feet, front and rear, by 90 feet in depth, Sears Street, west side beginning 372.35 feet south from the south line of Lovejoy Street. Section 112.45 Block 2 Lot 15.

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

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 806114/2015.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF ERIE INDEX# 804825/2016 FILED: 09/02/2016 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR CITIGROUP MORGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2003-HE-3, Plaintiff, against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JUSTINE ALBERT, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said Defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CAPITAL ONE BANK, CAROL DANKERT, AS COMMISSIONER OF ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, the last two names being fictitious, said parties intended being tenants or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's attorney within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage in the sum of $30,000.00 dated August 18, 2000, executed by Defendant(s) JUSTINE ALBERT to THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE INC (NY) recorded on August 23, 2000 in Mortgage Liber 12893, Page 2224, in the Office of the Clerk of the County of ERIE. THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE INC (NY) assigned all of its rights, title and interest in the Mortgage by way of an assignment executed September 5,

2000 to NATIONAL CITY HOME LOANS SERVICES INC. The assignment was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of ERIE on April 2, 2003, in Mortgage Liber 13062, Page 714. BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO HOME LOAN SERVICES, INCORPORATED FORMERLY KNOWN AS NATIONAL CITY HOME LOANS SERVICES INC. assigned all of its rights, title and interest in the Mortgage by way of an assignment executed May 8, 2012 to HSBC BANK, USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR CITIGROUP MORGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE-3.

The assignment was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of ERIE on May 23, 2012, in Mortgage Liber 13582, Page 7073. On July 22, 2009, for valuable consideration JUSTINE ALBERT duly executed, acknowledged and delivered a loan modification agreement, whereby said Defendant bound herself in the new principal amount of $30,214.00 with interest thereon, covering premises known as 439 Riley St, Buffalo, NY 14208 (Section 100.5, Block 6 and Lot 33). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. John F. O’Donnell, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed along with the supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on 8/26/2016. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 100.5, Block 6 and Lot 33, said premises known as 439 Riley St, Buffalo, NY 14208. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. By reason of the aforesaid, there is due and owing to Plaintiff the sum of $25,323.90, with interest thereon at 6.50000% per annum from July 1, 2015. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your

home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at http:// www.dfs.ny.gov FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress.

You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving the copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Kozeny, McCubbin & Katz, LLP. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200 Melville, NY 11747 Our File 27804

LEGAL NOTICE Bids REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the 2016 Culvert Group 1 Project #BR-MISC5-16 in the City of Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9/14/16 @ 3:30pm.Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone.com , Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 9/20/16 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE Index #: 802442/2015 Filed: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Erie

County as the place of trial.

Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -againstAcea M. Mosey, Erie County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Amos B. Idowu, Amos B. Idowu's respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Christiana Trust, a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as Trustee for Knoxville 2012 Trust, Barbara Idowu as heir to the Estate of Amos B. Idowu, Oluwaseau Idowu a/k/a Oluwaseun Aderogba as heir to the Estate of Amos B. Idowu, Oluwabukola Idowu a/k/a Bukola Idowu as heir to the Estate of Amos B. Idowu, Oluwakemi Idowu as heir to the Estate of Amos B. Idowu; A.I. a/k/a O.I. (minor heir) c/o Natural Guardian Barbara Idowu as heir to the Estate of Amos B. Idowu, Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates, United States of America, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York June 15, 2016 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN GORDON, LLP BY: Pamela Flink Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-074805-F00 TO: Acea M. Mosey, Erie County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Amos B. Idowu 625 Delaware Avenue Suite 304 Buffalo, NY 14202

Barbara Idowu as heir to the estate of Amos B. Idowu 37 Markus Drive Buffalo, NY 14225 Oluwaseun Idowu a/k/a Oluwaseun Aderogba as heir to the estate of Amos B. Idowu 442 Dick Road, Apt. A4 Depw, NY 14043 AND/OR 2209 Bobby K. Marks Dr., Apt 5 Huntsville, TX 77340 Oluwabukola Idowu a/k/a Bukola Idowu as heir to the estate of Amos B. Idowu 1150 Indian Church Road, Apt. 2 Buffalo, NY 14424 Oluwakemi Idowu as heir to the estate of Amos B. Idowu 1150 Indian Church Road, Apt. 2 Buffalo, NY 14224 A. I. a/k/a 0. I. (minor heir) c/o Natural Guardian Barbara Idowu as heir to the estate of Amos B. Idowu Clo Barbara Idowu 37 Markus Drive Buffalo, NY 14225 United States of America New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates P.C. 2121 Main Street Suite 209 Buffalo, NY 14214

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BETC Fall Employment Fair The Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC) in conjunction with the University at Buffalo’s Educational Opportunity Center, and the New York State Department of Labor’s Strikeforce will be holding its Fall Employment Fair at its headquarters, 77 Goodell Street on Wednesday, September 28, feom 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

A variety of Employers are looking to hire immediately for a variety of positions ranging from entry level to managerial; blue collar and white collar.

For the first time in years, the unemployment rate is on the decline, and companies are hiring at a rapid pace. The BETC has aligned themselves with the companies looking to hire from the community. If you are looking for work or want to change careers, please attend the Fall Employment Fair. Please dress appropriately, have a resume ready, and be well groomed to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you need a resume, interviewing skills, dress for success instruction or free business wear; Job Preparation activities will be held before the Employment Fair from September 26-27. For more information, please do hesitate to contact the BETC at 856-JOBS.

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Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

Aloma D. Johnson Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m., 15 Jewett Parkway; 856-4390.

Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club Regular Meeting: Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., 5:30 p.m. Public Discussion of the Book, Red Summer of 1919.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class with Phyllis Caver at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. Every Wednesday 11am - 12pm Call 716 832 1010 visit www.HustleForHealth.com FREE Thursday September 15

“DO NOT RESIST!” A screening of the film “Do Not Resist” will be held on Thursday, September 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Burchfield Penny Art Center on the Buffalo State College Campus 1300 Elmwood.

Part of the school’s Beyond Boundaries: Dare to be Diverse Film Series, “Do Not Resist,” an award-winning documentary, deals with an urgent and powerful exploration of the rapid militarization of the police in the United States. There will be a post film discussion featuring Attorney John Elmore from the Law Offices of Steve Boyd & John Elmore. Mr. Elmore is also the author of “Fighting for Your Life: the African American Survival Guide,” which addresses the issues of Blacks, especially young people, and the criminal justice system.

Free with Gallery admission, the screening is sponsored by Buffalo State’s Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Communications Department, Burchfield Penny Art Center, Iota Theta Fraternity and the NAACP Student Organization.

Film Screening of “DO NOT RESIST”: Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., from 7 p.m. to 9:30p.m. with post film discussion featuring Attorney John Elmore.

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by Samuel Radford: What are Inner Obstacles to achieving goals? 7:00 - 8:30 pm, 564 Dodge - Bldg 400 Friday September 16 The Deacons’ Alliance 40th Annual Banquet: New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Avenue. $25 per person. For tickets 465-7096.

Saturday September 17 1st Annual Sexy Senior Soiree: Varsity Theatre, located at 3165 Bailey Avenue, corner of Stockbridge. Doors open from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm sponsored by Gloria J. Parks Community Center. For tickets and more info, Dayatra Hassan, 832.1010 x. 206.

ROCK THE VOTE! continued es, organized games for families and fresh fruit. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will co-sponsor the kid zone, providing an opportunity for families to bring their children for an educational and active experience.

“The list of collaborators is growing and everyone is doing their part in an effort to produce results this November,” Smith said. “We still welcome collaborators that are interested in helping us shape the event, particularity a business that will serve as the Main Stage Collaborator.”

To learn more about this collaborative effort that will get people registered and make a pledge to vote, visit WWW.ROCKTHEVOTEROCHESTER.COM.

Hustle for Health Seniors: NEW Line Dance Fitness class with Miss Phyllis at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, noon - 1pm Fun & age 60+ call 832-1010 visit www.HustleForHealth. com Tuesday September 20 AN IMPORTANT FRUIT BELT PRESS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT 9 AM AT THE MOOT CENTER, 292 HIGH STREET. Wednesday September 21 Public Meeting Board of the Westminster Community Charter School: 3 p.m. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor, downtown Buffalo.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class with Phyllis Caver at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. Every Wednesday 11am - 12pm Call 716 832 1010 visit www.HustleForHealth.com FREE Thursday September 22 The Economics of Segregation - A Town Hall: 6:30 - 8 p.m., Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Auditorium Entrance on Clinton St. between Washington & Ellicott 1 Lafayette Square *Free admission Homeownership Workshop: 6:0: PM Place:: Delevan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delevan Ave. Monday September 26 Hustle for Health Seniors: NEW Line Dance Fitness class with Miss Phyllis at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, noon - 1pm Fun & age 60+ call 832-1010 visit www.HustleForHealth. com

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class with Phyllis Caver at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. Every Wednesday 11am - 12pm Call 716 832 1010 visit www.HustleForHealth.com FREE

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