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2 INSIDE ROCHESTER National Black Leadership Rochester Selected by National Initiative to Address Local Graduation Rates Commission on AIDS more than 300 General Colin Powell and to achieve a 90 percent grad- percent of its students) and President Visits Rochester Recently, community members — his wife, Alma, to host a uation rate nationwide by to regain America’s standing DECEMBER 4, 2013

. Virginia Fields recently met with local volunteers representing the Rochester office of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA ) organization. Ms. Fields, who has served as President and CEO of NBLCA since 2008, brings to the position over eighteen years of experience as an elected official in New York City, where, as the former President of the Borough of Manhattan she won widespread praise as a consensus builder around important city, state and national policy issues. “ The focus has changed based on identified needs and trends in our community,” Ms. Fields stated. “The new cases of HIV/Aids still is very high in the Black Community (all across the country) along with other illnesses (such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Hepatitis C, etc.). We have expanded our reach by collaborating with other groups and organizations. Our partnerships with organizations like NAACP, Urban League, Sororities and Fraternities as well as chapter groups like 100 Black Women and The Links have assisted us in expanding awareness and services. These collaborations have allowed NBLCA to penetrate our communities at a faster pace in order to become more successful in getting the word out and critically needed services to our people.” Ms. Fields’ expertise in government and politics led to the successful implementation of noteworthy public policy achievements in domestic and international HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care. During her tenure, the NBLCA has grown to include affiliate chapters in 11 cities nationwide. The local chapter of NBLCA, headed by Rev. Roosevelt Dixon, continues to work hard and with active members like Jackie Dozier and others to make an impact in the Rochester community. If you would like to get involved call Rochester NBLCA Commission on Aids at (585) 748-7289 for more information.

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leaders in business, government, education, civic organizations, nonprofits, public schools, higher education, foundations, and faith-based groups — participated in a half-day event that will focus on the efforts under way to improve local graduation rates. Rochester was asked by America’s Promise Alliance, the nationwide education initiative launched by

Breakfast With Santa! Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday December 7 from 9-11a.m. followed by noon shopping and a concert at The Cross of Christ Deliverance Temple, 597 N. Goodman Street. Join us for pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, drinks & pastries. Children up to 7 years old $5, 8-13 years $7, and Adults $10. Shopping with vendors will take place from 11:30 along with a Christmas Concert. Pictures with Santa will be Available. For more information contact Shantel Jones at sj42600@gmail.com/Mary Bell 585-414-3809. Anyone interested in volunteering, donation of toys for the children, vendors, performers, your support is needed.( Operation Save ~A~ Life! Fundraising with Avon! Shop www.youravon.com/shanteljones)

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Kwanzaa meetings this year to plan and implement the 2013 Kwanzaa Celebration will be held on Wednesdays at the Baobab Cutural Center 728 University Avenue from 5-6pm October 9th - December 18th. Join us to plan an exciting and wonderful Kwanzaa Celebration!

Grad Nation Summit. Rochester was one of the first 15 community summits held this fall, with the expectation that more than 100 will be held across the country within the next two years. The goal of this national effort is

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Judge Carter Named to Daemen College Trustee Board Erie County Family Court Judge Kevin M. Carter has joined the Daemen College Board of Trustees. Carter, who has served as a judge since 2003, received his B.A. degree in philosophy from Canisius College and his J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Prior to becoming a judge he worked as a private practice lawyer. He was reelected in 2012 after running unopposed in the general election. He was endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties.

Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Committee Meeting Set The next meeting of the Erie County/Buffalo Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Committee will be Wednesday, December 11 at 3 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, located at 1324 Jefferson Ave. The Erie County/Buffalo Safe Neighborhoods Initiative Committee is requesting individual citizens who are committed to having safe neighborhoods and streets to attend these meetings at the Merriweather Library. This committee is supported by Erie County Legislators Betty Jean Grant & Tim Hogues.

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New Life for 1490 Jefferson? The once vibrant 1490 Jefferson Avenue building at Jefferson near E. Ferry Street may soon be revived thanks to the efforts of Developer David Pawlik’s Creative Structures Services, Belmont Housing Resources for WNY and Herbert J. Bellamy Jr. According to a November 30 Buffalo News report, Bellamy, the son of the late community leader and 1490 Enterprises founder Herbert Bellamy, and Pawlik, came up with the idea for the project after about a year of discussion. Called The Bellamy Commons, it is estimated to cost $7.5 million to complete. It is hoped that work can begin in September 2014 and end in August the following year, 2015. The plan calls for tearing down 70 percent of the two-story building and building a mixed-use combination of 30 one-and two-bedroom low-income apartments, a community center and 3,000 square feet of commercial space which will house the NAACP and a new Buffalo Black Achievers Museum to highlight contributions of local awardees and their contributions to the city. The current 66,000-square-foot 113-year-old structure once housed an M&T Bank Branch, the local NAACP office and a community archive which included Black Achievers historical information.

‘Say Yes’ Helps Almost 1,000 Area Students Get to College “Say Yes Buffalo” recently announced that it helped 903 members of the Buffalo Public Schools’ Class of 2013, get to and pay for college. The students are members of the first graduating class eligible to receive Say Yes scholarships and represent 58% of the districts 2013 graduates. An additional 92 charter school grads also received Say Yes support, bringing the total number of Buffalo students to 995. Say Yes Buffalo scholarships help remove financial barriers for public and charter school students in Buffalo to attend and complete a trade or career certificate or college degree. Of the 995 class of 2013 Say Yes Scholars, 350 enrolled at ECC, 130 at Medaille and 112 at Buffalo State College. For additional information on the services and support available through Say Yes Buffalo, including scholarships, visit www.SayYesBuffalo.org or call 716-247-5310

The National Action Network is sponsoring a “From Homicide to Healing” event at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, Saturday, January 4 at 12 noon. This event is open to family members and friends of those loved ones who have been lost to homicide. Immediate family members of homicide victims are especially being urged get in touch with the Buffalo-Niagara Chapter so that they can be acknowledged and assisted in their healing process. For more information, or to identify yourself as an immediate family member of a homicide victim, please contact the Buffalo-Niagara Chapter of the National Action Network at (716) 299-8299 or bflonan@gmail.com.

“How to Challenge Your Property City Tax Assessment and File Your Basic Star Tax Exemption” Betty Jean Grant, Chair of the Erie County Legislature and We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment Group will present “How to Challenge Your Property City Tax Assessment and File Your Basic Star Tax Exemption,” on Wednesday,, December 4 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Please bring a copy of your deed and current tax bill. The special guest will be Mary Jackson, Senior Tax Assessor, City of Buffalo Department of Tax Assessment. For more information contact Legislator Betty Jean Grant at 6025877.

HEAP Outreach Betty Jean Grant 2nd District Erie County Legislator announces that on Thursday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. a H.E.A.P. Outreach will be held at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Avenue. *GENERAL H.E.A.P: First time applicants for this year do not need a final disconnection notice. Please bring proof of income, number in household, address and current gas bill. *EMERGENCY H.E.A.P: Must have final disconnection notice.Please bring proof of income, checking & savings account information, number in household, address and utility shut-off notice/current gas bill.

“What You Need to Know About The Affordable Care Act” A community meeting on the topic, “What You Need to Know About The Affordable Care Act” hosted by Betty Jean Grant 2nd District Erie County Legislator Ellicott District Councilmember Darius G. Pridgen and“WE ARE WOMEN WARRIORS” Community and Family Empowerment Group, will be held on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan (Corner of Moselle). The special guest speaker will be Broderick Cason of Univera Health Care. Come and get answers to your questions about the Affordable Health Care Act aka Obama Care! This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Betty Jean Grant at 602-5877.

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At issue is a lawsuit initiated by King’s sons. The points of legal contention are who has the rights to King’s words and image, and how far do those rights extend. Young is facing the sons’ ire over footage of King that shows up in a series produced by Young’s foundation. Another of King’s contemporaries also has legal issues with his children — actor Harry Belafonte, in a separate case, is debating ownership of some King documents. “The question is whose legacy is it? And I agree that it’s their legacy, and that the copyright images of their father need to be protected by them, but I also feel that I’m doing the same thing for nothing and I will not give up my right to the legacy for their right to the legacy,” Young said recently in an interview with The Associated Press. At the heart of the conflict is the lawsuit filed by King’s sons, Martin Luther King III and Dexter King, who as chairman and president/CEO control their father’s estate including his image and his papers, against The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, which is run by King’s daughter, Bernice, and where Young is a member of the board. The estate’s suit asks that the center be stopped from using King’s image and likeness unless certain conditions are met. Among those conditions is that Young be removed from the center’s board of directors over allegations that he used footage of King in a documentary without permission. The lawsuit was filed Aug. 28, the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington where King made his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Young, a King confidante who helped coordinate civil rights efforts throughout the south, disagrees about his use of footage in which he and King appear. “They said I infringed on their copyright. Well, I don’t think so, because I think it was my right — it’s mine also.” Pictured above Andrew Young (left) & Dr. King

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -Letitia James became New York City’s first African American woman to hold citywide office in the recent general election following a dominant victory in the race for public advocate. The Brooklyn City Councilwoman, a Democrat, routed the opposition across the city by pulling in more than 80 percent of the vote. On Staten Island, she defeated the conservative candidate, Robert Maresca, 56 percent to 38 percent, according to poll results. There was no Republican opponent. “Her win is historic,” said Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore), the Island’s first African American to hold elected office. “I know what that feels like. Having accomplished that for myself, it means for women of color that anything is possible. Letitia James worked hard.” Ms. Rose said Ms. James’ council tenure -- which began when she entered office in January 2004 -- has been marked with fierce advocacy for the poor, the working class, and for those whose voices were not often heard. The public advocate works to make sure residents are best served by city government. Current officeholder Bill de Blasio ran successfully for mayor. Ms. James, in her victory speech, said she plans to work with de Blasio and newly-elected city comptroller Scott Stringer “to make sure government works for working people again.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District is among the most heavily policed in the nation, with Black students 29 times more likely than white students to be charged with disturbing the peace. “Are they trying to set students up for success and education, or are they trying to set them up to go to prison?” asked Ashley Franklin, an organizer with the Labor Community Strategy Center and one of the authors of a report titled “Black, Brown and Over-Policed in LA Schools.” Despite the heavy hand of the law, students have organized throughout the district. “Our youth have read their history and they’re fighting back,” said Franklin.

Charter Schools Increase Segregation Studies show the spread of charter schools exacerbates economic and racial segregation, said Stan Karp, of New Jersey’s Education Law Center. “Systematically, if you look at the demographics of the charter experiment, this is where you’re finding the increase in segregation, higher attrition rates, and the different populations that are being served,” said Karp, author of the recent Rethinking Schools article “How Charter Schools are Undermining Public Education.” The privatizers are deceiving inner city parents. “Investors and business interests have been able to attach their agenda for market reform in education to the urgent needs of communities that have not been well served by the existing system.”

African People’s Socialist Party Holds 6th Congress The struggles – and defeats – of the Sixties must be put in context in order to chart a course towards liberation in the future, said Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party, which holds its 6th Congress in St. Petersburg, Florida, December 7 – 11. “We had a movement that was crushed” by state repression and assassinations, and “we’re seeing the consequences of that defeat” in the corrupt Black leadership that has emerged over the past 40-plus years. “Occasional spontaneous outbreaks” of protest after incidents like the Trayvon Martin killing cannot “substitute for real revolutionary work,” said Yeshitela.

Mumia: Where is Justice for the Living? Mumia Abu Jamal, the nation’s best known political prisoner, who is serving a life term in the 1981 death of a Philadelphia policeman, noted that the State of Alabama recently granted posthumous pardons to the 9 Scottsboro Boys, convicted in a 1931 “rape that never happened.” Meanwhile, the four Black women and five men of the Move 9 are in the 35th year of prison sentences in the death of a Philadelphia policeman. “In 2058, will a future governor declare them pardoned, and grant them symbolic justice?” asked Abu Jamal, with deep sarcasm. “Justice delayed is still justice denied.”

Starbucks Says It Wants to Hire Vets Starbucks, a Seattle-based coffee company, says it plans to hire at least 10,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years throughout its organization. Several companies in recent years have also committed to hiring veterans or military spouses. For example, Walmart said earlier this year that it planned to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

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Enter In Ministries to Celebrate Founder’s Day Potters House Announces New Year’s Eve Worship Service Enter In Ministries FGBC will celebrate Founder’s Day on Sunday, December 8 at 5 p.m., at 1761 Genesse St. The Provision FGBC from Rochester, N.Y. where Rev. Johnny Harris is pastor will be the guests. Also, on Sunday, September 15 at 5 p.m., the guests will be God’s Tabernacle, with Overseer Lee Collins. Host Pastor is Rosetta Swain.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2013, beginning at 9pm until 11pm the Potter’s House Ministerial Staff will offer one-on-one prayer for individuals desiring personal prayer. The New Years Eve Worship service will start at 11pm until Midnight. The Potter’s House is located at 723-7th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. For additional information please contact the church at 716-285-3445.

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Family, Friends, and Community Celebrate the Life of Trunnis Goggins He Gave Generations a “Skateland” and a place to “Go Up to Get Down...”

celebration of life for Trunnis Goggins was held on November 11 at The Chapel at Crosspoint in Getzville. Trunnis, well known and beloved by many, was a saavy business man and community supporter. He made his transition on November 5. Trunnis was born in Anniston, Alabama on January 19, 1934. He was one of twelve children born to Douglas and Willice Goggins. His family moved to Buffalo when he was two years old and resided in the cold spring area. At 18, Trunnis graduated from Fosdick Masten Park High School. As a young boy, Trunnis had an entrepreneurial spirit. At age 9, he ran his own shoeshine business. Later, he worked in a live chicken

factory located on Jefferson Ave. While working at the factory, he also changed tires in an auto repair shop. In his early twenties he left the chicken fac¬tory and was hired by a wholesale poultry corporation to drive tractor-trailer and delivered live chickens to the slaughter house. After the poultry company went out of business Trunnis went to work for the Coca-Cola Company as a distributor. He saved his money and eventually bought five Coca-Cola trucks. While working for the Coca-Cola Company, Trunnis began purchasing real estate throughout the Buffalo area. In ad¬dition to the real estate, he purchased Windmill Quarry (campground) located in Ontario. Canada. Eventually, he found his

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Trunnis (inset) and the Skateland building on E. Ferry Street.

niche in the roller skating business. He opened Skateland at 1300 Main Street and offered skating and live entertain¬ment, He brought in several high profile acts such as, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, just to name a few. After closing Skateland, he opened New Skateland Arena and the Ver¬million Room- “Where you go up to get down” located at 33 F. Ferry Street. The Vermillion Room was later changed to Wall Street in 1991. With his success in the roller skating business, he opened another skating rink in Birmingham, Alabama; bought and sold condominium real estate in

Atlanta, Georgia, owned a hotel in Montgomery, Alabama and in 1972, partnered with other investors in the ownership of several restau¬rants in the Williamsville, NY area. In his younger days, he loved to box and was an avid pool player, which earned him several trophies. He collected sport cars and classic foreign cars. Trunnis Goggins touched and inspired many lives throughout his life¬time. Over the years, several generations of skaters have come and gone but all will remember Trunnis famous last words spoken at the end of every skating session, he Continued Page 10

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Holton’s “Stars” Will Shine Bright This Weekend!

Talented Artists, Outstanding Awardees Highlight Will Holton’s 2nd Annual Night of Stars The “stars” will shine bright this weekend when the multitalented Will Holton launches his “2nd Night of Stars” at the Tralf Music Hall Saturday, December 7. This one of a kind two-part event, presented in partnership with Holton’s Reach Out and Lift Up Youth Empowerment Movement, is both to pay homage to distinguished citizens in the community and to also give back to the city, an awesome concert with talented performers from around Western New York. This year’s Reach Out and Lift Up Youth Empowerment Movement honorees includes Barbara Glover, Alnisa Banks, Jeff Nixon and Marcus Brown. The Crown Jewel will be international recording artist and above (large image) Will Holton and Kissena. Additional “stars” below Buffalo native Will Holton’s live performance with a collec- Pictured (l-r) Marcus Brown, Barbara Glover, Bruce Wojick, Alnisa Banks, Chauncey tion of R&B, Smooth Jazz and Soul Rock performers featur- Northington and Jeff Nixon. ing some of Western New Yorks finest artists - Bruce Wojick, Chauncey Northington and Kissena Frazier. -About the ArtistsVocalist Kissena Frazier, a native of Atlantic City, N.J., started singing at 5 years old. At the age of 15 “Kissy” had the honor of opening for R&B Singer/Dancer - Aalyah. Currently a resident of Buffalo, she has cemented herself as a strong background vocalist for True Bethel Baptist Church, various choirs and now on her own as a dynamic and versatile lead vocalist and has appeared in many larger concert performances with her longtime friend Will Holton. Chauncey Northington, born & raised in Buffalo, started singing at age of 2. Deeply rooted in a gospel and soul background. He has performed for at ASCAP Awards, The Tom Joyner morning Show, and The 2012 Pine Grill Reunion. He has worked with Will Holton, and other industry notables as Dave Hollister, Debra Cox, Simply Red and Bobby Brown. He cites as his musical influences, his GrandFather Pearlie Northington and his Father Abby Northington. Recording artist and solist Bruce Wojick from Niagara Falls, NY is regarded as one of the most talented and respected guitarists and songwriters in the Western, NY area. The veteran musician has been a mainstay on the area scene for nearly two decades, performing as a key component in two of the area’s best and most popular original rock bands--Gods Children and Klear. Since 2001, he has been named the top original guitar player five times at the Buffalo Music Awards. Wojick’s songs have been featured in numerous television shows and films. Bruce has also opened for and shared the stage with The Goo Goo Dolls, Chuck Berry, Kid Rock, to name just a few. -The HonoreesWill Holton’s annual showcase offers healing through music and unity for the holiday season. Last year he introduced his “Reach Out and Lift Up” campaign. A young man – at least chronologically – he is wise and talented beyond his 33 years and is a firm believer in giving back. He will be quick to tell you how many have ‘reached out to him and lifted him up” in his stellar career. Will, the son of Willie and Yvonne Holden of Buffalo, he is a continuous supporter and mentor to area schools. His “Reach Out and Lift Up” motto is simple, he said: “Despite the obstacles that may present themselves on the road to success, perseverance, dedication and commitment are key. Take the little successes to teach your desired result and becoming a big success.” This year’s honorees include: Jeffery Allen Nixon ,City of Buffalo Youth Employment Services Director and former Buffalo Bill. He is the Lead Guitar player for Taylor Made Jazz and the Musical Director and Lead Guitar Player for the JWN Band. Jeff was voted the Buffalo Nightlife Magazine 2006, 2007 and 2008 R&B guitar player of the year. Alnisa Banks Editor and Publisher and owner of The Challenger Community News. For the past 33 years, Alnisa has served at the helm of The Challenger, the largest African American newspaper in the State of New York outside of New York City. She has worked extensively with young people as co-creator and director of one of the city’s only two Freedom Schools/Independent African-centered educational institutions. Marcus Brown Founder/Director of the Crusaders Marching Units and president of Juneteenth of Buffalo .Mr. Brown was also the individual that brought one of Buffalo’s most prestigious events to the area, DRILL-O-RAMA. A musical talent as well, he is also the smooth deep voice of the Old School B Boys R & B Group, performing to sold out crowds across the country. Barbara Glover Founder /Owner of Miss Barbara’s School of Dance. Barbara Glover owns and operates Miss Bar Continued Page 9

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Friday, December 13th, Friday Night Laughs… The Tralf featuring ‘Faizon Love’ hosted by Comedian Rob Stapleton…two shows…7:30 $20adv/$25day of show 9:30 $25adv/$30day of show more info tralfmusichall.com Tuesday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve on The Lake…Templeton Landing 10pm – 3am...featuring 3 rooms….three levels of entertainment….DJ Iceberg, DJ Papa Trini…. and live music from Trinity Band…tickets available at The Oakk Room, Doris Records and New Style Records…more info online at www.mrdwilson.com

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Fundraiser for Colored Musicians Club Pappy Martin Love Supreme Jazz and Love Supreme School of Music Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, Dec.7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wegman’s Amherst Store.

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featuring “Peaches,” December 21 (Christmas Party) & Dec. 28 at The New Humboldt Inn, E. Delavan & Humboldt Parkway; Saturday, December 7th Will Holton’s 2nd Annual ‘Night of Stars’…The Tralf 8pm/doors@ 7pm…over 2 hours of music from some of Buffalo’s best artists… honoring Barbara Glover, Marcus Brown, Jeff Nixon and Alnisa Banks….tickets $25/$30 day of... Muhammad School of Music Presents Classical Stars Recital 2013 Save The Date! Sunday, December 15 at 2pm, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College. $10 General Admission(Presale)/$15 General Admission(Recital Day) $5 for Children (Presale)/$10 for Children(Recital Day) (12 years of age and younger) ON STAGE LISTINGS ARE FREE!

"Ivories & Legacies," a night of jazz by Sabu's Oasis Troupe, spicy Cajun/New Orleans food by Dale Holt, a cash bar and more, will take place at the Colored Musicians Club in Buffalo this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the Hamburg Music Festival, is a fundraiser to help purchase a new piano for the historic Colored Musicians Club, which has seen the likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie grace its stage over the years. Tickets are $20. For tickets contact: apipitone@roadrunner.com peacemaryjo@yahoo.com or PMcKee@millenniumfunding.com.com For more information, please contact Alison Pipitone at apipitoine@roadrunner.com.

Tribute Set For James E. Willis aka “Tombstone”

A tribute to James E. Willis, aka “Tombstone” will be held on Sunday December 8 at 7 p.m. at the Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway Street. Tombstone passed away on November 19, 2013 and funeral services were held on November 26, 2013.

Scholarship Benefit Set for Ahmed Pleasant The Odyssey Jazz Band, featuriang Pamela R. Smith, is hosting a college scholarship benefit cconcert for Ahmed Pleasant on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m.concert at The Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway, on December 6 at 6 pm. Admission is $25. For more information call Arlene at (716) 860-7481 or Andrew at (716) 635-4635. -History at The Club-

NIGHT OF STARS continued

bara’s School of Dance, the longest running African American owned and operated dance school in the city of Buffalo’s history. Serving at the helm for thirty-five years, she is certified to teach by Dance Masters of America, Inc. Active in the community and a member of several civic organizations, she is founder and president of the Miss Young, Gifted, and Black Pageant and has studied nationally with the likes of Henry LeTang, Jo Jo Smith, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, “This will surely be a great night for all in attendance.,” enthused Holton. “Don’t miss out!” Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show and can be purchased at Walmart, the Tralf Box Office and Doris Records or visit www.ticketmaster.com For group pricing call (716) 704-5400.

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*Urban Line Dance classes by Cheri, 716-200-9702 Monday’s at the 600 Club, North & Fox 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at New Humboldt Inn, 8-10 p.m.; the last Tuesday of each month Ballroom classes. Wednesdays at St. Phillip’s, 15 Fernhill from 6 to 8 p.m. *Miss Barbara Tuesdays at St. John Baptist church Family Life Center,184 Goodell St. 6 pm: Instructor Barbara Glover *Willa J. Line Dance, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m., Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont; Thursdays Schiller Park Center, 60 and Better! 10:30 a.m.; 444-2046

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Hillside’s Lamont Williams:

Working to Save the Children, One Graduate at a Time...

ommunity leader Lamont Williams was recently appointed to executive director of Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection in Buffalo, after spending six years as the education and youth programs director at the Urban League. Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection is a nationally recognized 26-year-old youth development program that helps at-risk youth stay in school and successfully graduate with the skills they need to become college and career-ready. The program expanded to include Buffalo Public Schools in March 2011, initially enrolling 60 students at South Park High School. Bennett High School adopted the program in 2012 and today more than 180 students participate at both high schools. The first cohort of Hillside Work-Scholarship students graduated from Buf- Lamont Williams falo schools in 2013, and the largest class to date is set to graduate in 2014. HW-SC works with more than 200 Buffalo public school students at South Park High School and Bennett High School. The program was recently named to the Social Impact Exchange S&I 100, an index of top-performing U.S. nonprofits that are poised for growth. “Lamont is an extremely accomplished businessman, community advocate and leader, and we are pleased to have someone of his great caliber lead Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection in Buffalo,” Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection President Augie Melendez said. “It was important for us to appoint an executive director who was ingrained in the Buffalo community, and with Lamont being a Buffalo native and a product of the Buffalo City School District, coupled with his deep roots in the community, we knew that he was the perfect fit.” Williams has more than 20 years of experience as an accomplished business leader and community supporter. Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology, Bachelor of Arts in communication and Bachelor of Arts in AfricanAmerican studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is greatly involved in the community, belonging to several organizations including, Judges & Police Conference of Erie County and Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, where he is a founding member and serves as Treasurer. Williams also serves on many boards including, WNED-TV, Meals on Wheels of Western New York, Youth Construction Initiative Project and Road Less Traveled Theater. He is also a United States Navy Veteran and a 2012 Graduate of Leadership Buffalo. Williams resides in Buffalo.

TRUNNIS continued would say, “Yes baby, it’s time to go home.” Trunnis, beloved husband of Susan A. (nee Greene) Goggins; loving father of Terasa (McCarthy) Gipson, Salina (Jean-Yves) Lebris, Anita Goggins, Marina (David) White, Trunnis II (Lori) Goggins, and David Goggins; grandfather of 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Priscilla Bonds, Douglas (Rosa) Goggins, Exirtis Goggins, Sarah (Skip) Pittman, Lorraine Williams and the late Agazilee Blodgett, Bethina Lane, Birdie Staton, Lathardise Goggins and Louise Wood; he is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family of Trunnis and Susan Goggins wishes to thank everyone for their words, visits and support during this most difficult time. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

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SPEAK OUT

Three persons are murdered in one weekend and we hardly bat an eye!

GO BILLS!

by Erie County Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant

by Kat Massey

There appears to be a low goal post – for “prominent” upbeat coverage about EJ Manuel – the Bills’ young, star quarterback – by the local daily newspaper. My protective motherly instincts might be slightly in-play. But, the following observations are revealing. A photo capturing several Bills’ players (absent “EJ”) – in an intense, high-spirited moment in the November 17 game against the Jets – occupied the leading frontpage spot – the next day. Not to diminish the outstanding hard work by his teammates, certainly “EJ’s” exemplary play-making was a huge factor in the Bills tremendous win. Puzzling, the information and picture best representing his role – as the team’s successful helmsman – were relegated to “page 6” of the “NFL Monday” segments. The complimentary article had a small, beginning portion on page 1. Remarks on page 6 included: “Manuel was sensational.” “Manuel unleashed another gorgeous throw.” His “performance would have been exceptional in the mildest conditions.” That acknowledged the adversity he faced from the high winds during the game. (On page 4, there was a group shot where he was obscured.) Snapshots for an earlier victory highly featured various Bills’ participants that significantly contributed to the game. Guess who was omitted! Another time, only a scene showing him on the ground, after he was sacked, provided the skewed glimpse of his actions in a lost game. Let’s be watchful! Go Bills! IN DEFENSE OF GRANT continued from page 11 Please don’t slander betty jean grant! Stick with the facts of her record of service delivery to the community! P.S. If you reference the Bible could you please quote the scripture and verse i.e. “And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?” Matthew 7:3.

really hate to sound callous but I think we have seen so many young men and women murdered in this city, that we rarely talk among ourselves when we hear of another child or near child cut down in a hail of bullets in the youthful prime of his or her life.

Recently two African American males lost their lives in gunfire and a few days before Thanksgiving a young Black woman’s murdered body was found in a car that had been set on fire. Yet I did not hear one individual mention this in casual discussion, in church or even on the local radio programs. We are in a sad state of affairs if we can call one another and talk about the accidental death of an actor, Paul Walker (from the movie, Fast and Furious) but never utter a word about someone’s daughter being murdered and set on fire. Did we spend one moment wondering what the family and friends of this individual are going through? Did we try to reach out to some of them to let them know that we cared or considered their loss worthy of mention? Regarding our high rate of homicides, too many of us do not reach out because, “We don’t know what the deceased person might have been involved in.” Does it really matter? Are we so petty that we withhold our sympathy, prayers or financial support until or unless we ‘approve’ of the circumstances of the victim’s death? The mother of a slain drug dealer hurts just as deeply when her child is killed, as the mother of the high achieving sports star or the high school class valedictorian. I think we as a people have become desensitized to the murdering of our children. They have died so numerously and so frequently in these vicious Buffalo streets that we are not shocked, horrified or surprised. Almost every family in this city can lay claim to a son, grandson, nephew, uncle or cousin being a victim of homicide over the past 30 years. Just think what would be the reaction of the parents, community leaders, clergy, elected officials, law enforcement and business leaders if Cheektowaga or Williamsville or Amherst were experiencing the level of death and destruction that is the unfortunate legacy of Buffalo these days? There would be a regional outrage and the National Guard, Navy, Army, FBI, CIA, New York State police, Erie County Sheriff and anything else in between would be patrolling our streets and protecting our youth. Anti-violence groups such as the Stop the Violence Coalition, MADD DADDS, F.A.T.H.E.R.S, Buffalo United Front and the Buffalo Peace Keepers are doing all they can with their pitiful limited resources to keep the peace and to put out hot spots as they occur. The sad irony is that they have to beg to receive the resources they need to put gas in their cars to volunteer their time. Forget about them being reimbursed for personal monies spent when they attend funerals, Prayer Vigils or engage in patrolling our libraries, NFTA buses and trains and our shopping malls. Our homicide rates are not going to get better by themselves. We have to seriously look at root causes. A lack of high school education ultimately leads to a lack of job opportunities. The lack of jobs ultimately leads to a life of crime, whether it is through selling drugs or stealing from homes and businesses. On another note, our appetite for illegal drugs and the availability and misuse of prescription drugs, especially morphine-based pain killers, are making it more difficult for this city to control the carnage. And yet, there is as much drug dealing and drug taking going on in our suburban towns and villages but absent the killings. We, as community leaders, need to find the answer to this phenomenon. When we find the ‘why’ or ‘how,’ we will have come a long way toward helping our young people stay alive.

A Special Essay Contest for Adults Retired teacher Eva M. Doyle is sponsoring a holiday essay contest for adults only, age 18 years and older. he following question must be answered: “What was your most memorable holiday experience as a child?” Participants can select a holiday of their choice. If Christmas is selected what was your favorite toy or game? If you could nominate a toy for the Rochester Toy Hall of Fame, which one would you select and why? Flyers with additional rules can be obtained from the Merriweather library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue. The deadline to enter is Saturday, December 16, 2013. Essays can be emailed to ewriter52@aol.com. Prizes are first place $75, second place $50, and third place $25. You can call 847-6010 or 507-5280 for more information.

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years. Under her leadership, the school of Agassiz became one of the best in the city, attended by children of Harvard professors and many of the old Cambridge families. She introduced new methods of teaching mathematics and began art classes. She was the first to introduce the practice of hiring a school nurse. Her school was the only one in the city of Cambridge to establish an “open-air” classroom. One of her students, poet e.e. cummings, praised her for her “deep understanding of children. ... Her very presence emanated an hour and a glory: the honor of spiritual freedom…”

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Maria Louise Baldwin Maria Louise Baldwin (September 13, 1856 – January 9, 1922) was an AfricanAmerican educator and civic leader born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Baldwin received all of her education in Cambridge’s schools. In 1874, she graduated from Cambridge High School, and a year later graduated from the Cambridge training school for teachers. Baldwin first taught in Chestertown, Maryland, for two years. In 1881, she was hired as primary-grade teacher at the Agassiz Grammar School of Cambridge. In 1889, she became principal of the school, making her the first African-American female principal in Massachusetts and the Northeast. As principal, Baldwin supervised White faculty and a predominantly White student body. In 1916, as a new Agassiz school was erected to include higher grades, Baldwin was made master, supervising twelve teachers and five hundred students, all Whites. She was one of only two women in the Cambridge school system who held the position of master and the only African American in New England to hold such a position. Baldwin served as master of Agassiz school for forty Continued Page 10

“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper

The Need For Reform Of A Response to the Vicious Attack on Legislator The Public Educational Grant for Telling The Truth: Here are the Facts! By Dr. Paulette Woods System(s)Throughout he author of the article, “Find Out the Truth and Then Write It!” which appeared in the Nov. 23-29, 2013 edition of the Criterion, should take her own advice. America Part 3 Responding to Legislator Betty Jean Grant’s article “How Democrats Lost Control Most of these teachers have been taught that same lies that they then teach and pass on to students, many times through no fault of their own, and have been acculturated to the false notions of White superiority and Black or other inferiority. It appears that Black students are Brother discouraged from and locked out of the BABA ENG study of the sciences and technology. This is reminiscent of the manner in which Black craftsmen were locked out of the builders, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians unions and trade craft associations throughout the country in the pre and post civil rights era. Of course, there are exceptions to this, but we are not talking about exceptions; we are talking about the rights of all children to a quality education that promotes the best in them. In teaching the social sciences and history, racism is especially virulent and damaging. By teaching the falsehood of inferiority of potential and lack of historical contribution to human development, Black students are conditioned to low self esteem and even self hatred. Oftentimes, this translates into the kind of socio-pathology that is at the root of black on black crime, from drug selling and using, to violence and theft. The drop out rate among our youth is still too high. Black children are alienated from a curriculum that not only can’t they see themselves positively in, but which actually promotes the negation of Black life and potential and fails to address even basic life skill needs. Our children are crying out. They are crying out for the truths that will set them free from the falsehoods and illusions that have bound them to a history and present reality of unequal development. The unequal development of our greatest resource, our youth, which will be the next generation of teachers, leaders, workers, builders, Mothers, and Fathers, of our society, is our worst failure. In a pluralistic society, such as America is today, the development of the potential of all our youth, must be across so-called racial, ethnic, gender and class lines. All children have the right to learn the best of their historical, present, and future realities and to be given the tools with which to emulate the best of that history and improve upon it. Cultural specificity for all children is a must and it must be premised on the truth that all histories and cultures lead back to Afrika and have connections to Afrikan history and culture. The best of our ancestors and fore-parents cry out too. They cry out for the truth to be told so that we as human beings can evolve into a truly human community, where our only competitive spirit will be to be the best contributors that we can possibly be to our collective interest as human beings. An Afrikan centric curriculum which corrects the lies of Eurocentric history and promotes Black self determination, that brings Black people into economic, political and social parity with Whites, must be implemented and available to Black students. Next Week: Conclusion

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of the Legislature ,” (Nov. 13 edition of The Challenger), columnist “Ma Hopkins” of the Criterion extols State Senator Tim Kennedy as a “great representative… who doesn’t slant and spin his writings.” But she ignores the fact that Mr. Kennedy spent $80,000 to put huge slanderous mailings throughout the 2nd Legislative District, which were full of lies and distortions. In them he attacked Legislature Chairwoman Grant, whom he was not running against. Mr. Kennedy also slandered and attacked Legislator Timothy Hogues, and Legislative candidate Wendy Fisher. These were Democrats running in the 1st and 8th Legislative Districts. It was the Tim Kennedy/Steve Pigeon smear campaign that cost Wendy Fisher, a Democrat her victory. When Mrs. Fisher lost, the Democrats lost control of the Legislator Grant Erie County Legislature. THESE ARE THE FACTS! The article went on to claim: “So what if he (Tim Kennedy) gave money – it was his.” Surely the writer is aware that the money went to slander sitting Democratic Legislators who fought to restore Libraries, Youth Programs, Cultural Funding, MBE contracts, and hope to the Black Community. I guess the author doesn’t care about Black children or the Black community! She supports Tim Kennedy’s attack on the “People’s Champion” Betty Jean Grant. Nor does the author care about election law! She champions Tim Kennedy and Steve Pigeon, yet both are being investigated for election fraud and collusion! Their WNY Progressive Committee’s financial reports were not filed timely, and the three campaigns appear to be coordinated, which is collusion and illegal. THESE ARE THE FACTS. There is a difference in priority and focus between the Democratic party of the people, and the Republican party of big business. Chris Collins clearly showed Republican priorities, aided by Barbara Miller Williams, the former Legislative Chairwoman, and Tim Kennedy (who was a legislator at the time). HE CUT MOST COUNTY FUNDED PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTH IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO, CUT FUNDS FOR THE JEFFERSON UTICA LIBRARY, and ELIMINATED FUNDING FOR ALL BLACK CULTURAL AGENCIES. THESE ARE THE FACTS! The article continues to assert that Mr. Kennedy beat the “People’s Champion” – Betty Jean Grant - for the NYS Senate seat, and insinuates that Chairwoman Gant is a sore loser. Once again, get the facts straight! Mr. Kennedy stopped the legitimate count of the votes in the senate race, the 438 votes that were not counted out weighted Mr. Kennedy’s victory margin of 139 votes! Betty Jean Gant won that election by the people’s votes, and that is why Mr. Kennedy is attacking and slandering Chairwoman Grant even while she is doing a wonderful job for the Black community. Her MBE/WBE Legislative committee is supporting minority hiring and contracts, her VALOR committee is supporting our homeless, and returning veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Mr. Kennedy is afraid he will again lose the popular vote for the next Senate race, and that this time dirty legal tricks will not save him! JUST THE FACTS! Betty Jean Gant has worked fairly and equitably with all county legislators, whether Democratic or Republican, they all respect Chairwoman Grant and voted unanimously for her to serve as Chairwoman twice! Citizens from all county legislative districts call Betty jean Grant for services and assistance, White, Black and Hispanic. She helps everyone! That is Democracy at work. Yes she works with as many elected officials as possible because THE BLACK COMMUNITY’S SURVIVAL CROSSES ALL POLITICAL LINES. But, she uses her power and position to provide programs and assistance to the African American community rather than to eliminate or destroy the gains. Some of us civil servants have spent our lives building i.e. the Prime Time summer youth programs which keep our children out of trouble and from being idle on the streets during the summer. Might I remind columnist Hopkins that when W.O.M.A.N. ( Women On the Move for Action Now) was formed years ago, she felt women needed a male advisory board to guide their activity! As an Executive Committee and Board member I disagreed with her. SHE WERE WRONG THEN, AND SHE IS WRONG NOW! Don’t hate strong independent women, who lead without your approved male supervision! Ma Hopkins destroyed W.O.M.AN when she ran for political office against Councilman James Pitts. At that time her youthful record was disclosed. I understand we all have a past, but that doesn’t give us the right to attack other people! None of us are perfect. Continued Page 10

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LEGAL INDEX NO.: 800164/13. Filed Date: 11/04/2013. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 537 LASALLE AVENUE A/K/A 537 LA SALLE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14215. (SBL #: 79.73 – 5 – 8). Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK. SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE. HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstERIKA L. HARRISON A/K/A ERIKA HARRISON, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, 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 of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, MARK CARNEY, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC., Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 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. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $ 56,150.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Erie on July 23, 2004, at Book 13175, Pg. 9603, covering premises known as 537 LASALLE AVENUE A/K/A 537 LA SALLE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14215 – SBL #: 79.73 – 5 – 8. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants ERIKA L. HARRISON, the foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication to an Order of the Hon. SHIRLEY TROUTMAN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed on October 22, 2013, with the Complaint in the County of Erie, State of New York. The property in question is described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, Being part of Lot No. 46, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey, according to map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Map No. 998, is known as Subdivision Lot Number 496. Dated: New Rochelle, N.Y. November 4, 2013. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. By: /s/________________ Jonathan Pollack, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-636-8900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW 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 office, 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 the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department's website at 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.

BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project No. 44587-C, for Construction Work, Provide 4,000 Ton Salt Storage Building, Maintenance Subheadquarters, DOT Region 5, Route 16, East Aurora (Erie County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Contract Administration, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $24,800 for C. All successful bidders on a multiple trade project or the successful bidder with a bid over $200,000 on a single trade project, will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C. The requirement for Labor and Material and Performance Bonds may be waived on a bid under $200,000 on a single trade project. Designated staff are Frank Peris and Carl Ruppert in the Bureau of Contract Awards, telephone (518) 4740203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Director of Contract Administration, telephone (518) 474-0201, fax (518) 486-1650. The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site will be at 2:00 p.m. on January 2, 2014 at DOT Region 5, 798 Olean Road, East Aurora, NY. For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Toby Pellicci (716) 885-0908. It is the policy of the State and the Office of General Services to encourage minority business enterprise participation in this project by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and all bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 deposit per set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractors and other interested parties can order CD’s on-line through a secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please use the following link at the OGS website for ordering and payment instructions: http://www.ogs. ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid.asp.

EAST SIDE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE *Two and Three Bedroom Apartments starting at $395 plus security. Apartments Section 8 Ready. Call 836-8686. BID COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOPKINS ROAD CR 87 RECONSTRUCTION CAP-87-13 Department of Public Works (DPW), Highways Division, is seeking sealed bids for road reconstruction project. Sealed proposals will be received at DPW Conference Room, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Buffalo, NY at 10:00 a.m., December 19, 2013. Bid deposit of $100,000.00 required. Plans available for purchase at $100/set from November 21, 2013. More information at:

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Business Administration. For more information abut the program go to www. nybdc.com LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE M&T Bank, Plaintiff, against John J. Jones, Heir to the Estate of Rosie B. Jones, Laquetta Jones, Heir to the Estate of Rosie B. Jones, Niles Jones, Heir to the Estate of Rosie B. Jones, Xavier Jones, Heir to the Estate of Rosie B. Jones, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/7/2013 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Foreclosure Alcove, at Erie County Hall, State of New York on 01/07/2014 at 10:00AM, premises known as 212 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 99.26, BLOCK: 6, LOT: 26. Approximate amount of judgment $25,682.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 3713/10. Sunil Bakshi, Esq., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: November 4, 2013 1069056 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 /2013

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CLASSICAL STARS! Muhammad School of Music presents Classical Stars Recital 2013 Save The Date! Sunday, December 15 at 2pm, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College. $10 General Admission(Presale)/$15 General Admission(Recital Day)$5 for Children (Presale)/$10 for Children(Recital Day) (12 years of age and younger). Wednesday December 4

Saturday December

“How to Challenge Your Property City Tax Assessment & file Your Basic STAR Tax Exemption:” A Community Information session 5:30-7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson; for info 602-5877

Community School 53 Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 329 Roehrer Ave; vendor tables available; 816-3330 ext.1104 or 1102.

Fundraiser for Colored Musicians Club: 145 Broadway, 6-10 p.m. hosted by the Hamburg Music Festival; featuring jazz by Sabu’s Oasis Troupe & food by Dale Holt; tickets $20; for info apipitoine@roadrunner.com

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo United Front. Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 8856348. Thursday December 5 H.E.A.P. Outreach: 9 am4pm, Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan. Friday December 6 Family Symposium: First Holy Temple FGBC, 703 Fillmore, 7 p.m.; 837-1462. Odyssey Jazz Band Scholarship Benefit for Ahmad Pleasant: Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway, 6 p .m.; $25. Eva M. Noles 2013 Scholarship & Community Recognition Event: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Gaylord Meeting Room, RSVP 845-4557 or terry.alford@roswelllpark. org Saturday December 7 Book Signing: Karen Anderson Hardaway, author of Broken Into Pieces, 3-5 p.m. at Zawadi Books, 2460 Main Street. 716-903-6740 for info.

Convening of the Elders: 12 noon to 5 p.m., Pratt Willert Community Center, 425 Pratt St.; 892-3462 for more info. Buffalo City Ballet The Nutcracker: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Buffalo Academy of the Visual & Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave. Zion Missionary Baptist Christmas Bazaar: 9am5pm, 179 E. Ferry @ Waverly, Van C. Thomas Fellowship Hall; interested vendors call 891-5119 or 248-6416. Will Holton’s 2nd Annual Night of the Stars: The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., $25, $30 day of show; tickets at Walmart, Tralf, Doris Records or www.ticketmaster.com ; Group pricing 7045400. Pappy Martin Love Supreme & Love Supreme School of Music pre-Kwanzaa Celebration: Wegman’s Amherst Store, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Take part in this important community activity!

Tuesday December 10 Health & Wellness Fair Hosted by FLARE Inc.: 307 Leroy Ave. from 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Wednesday December 11 Buffalo Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m., Buffalo Academy for Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave.

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