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Environmental Leaders of Color Urges Students to Join “Don’t Strain Your Drain” Campaign

On the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Diana Williams and Marvin Church convened community activists and business leaders to promote climate education and opportunities for underserved communities. Before the pandemic forced the group to disband, they had a name, the Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) and were able to recognize that more climate and clean energy activism and resources were needed. Having yet to be fully established, many of the

original group moved on to other clean energy and environmental opportunities.

But in July 2021, ELOC launched its first program which members Diana and Marvin called the Student Summer Energy & Environmental Program for Teens. The six-week program at The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau and the Mount Vernon Youth Community Outreach Program (YCOP) engaged students in classroom-based learning about basic clean energy

and climate change topics. Seventeen students graduated that first summer. By the Spring of 2024, more than three hundred teens from Westchester communities have participated in ELOC programs.

After the summer program, students must present a topic that interests them. In 2023, Mount Vernon YCOP students, at the suggestion of their instructor, chose to present on

WLI Addresses Disproportionality in School Suspensions and Expulsions

By Barbara L. Edwards, Exq.

BARBARA EDWARDS, Esq.

The Woman’s Leadership Institute (WLI) continues to advocate for the reduction of disproportional suspensions and expulsions of Black and Brown students from our local schools. In effort to raise awareness about this issue and explore more appropriate strategies, the Women’s Leadership Institute is proud to announce its participation in a critical panel discussion at the upcoming

Judicial Institute Conference scheduled for April 16th, 2024, at the New York State Judicial Institute, 84 N Broadway, White Plains New York.

The Women’s Leadership Institute believes the issue of the disproportionality of suspensions and expulsions of Black and Brown girls in schools is a pressing concern that must be corrected. Addressing this issue is not just about ensuring fairness, but also emphasizes the benefits of a more equitable and inclusive educational environment.

Reducing the rate of suspensions and expulsions can lead to improved educational outcomes. When students are in school rather than being suspended or expelled, they will have more opportunities to learn, participate in educational activities, and benefit from the resources available in the school environment.

Minimizing the disproportionality and suspension and expulsions is a step towards promoting equity in education. It ensures that all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity, have equal opportunities to succeed in school.

A reduction in suspensions and expulsions can contribute to a more positive school climate. It signals to students that they are valued members of the school community, which can enhance their sense of belonging and engagement with school.

Instead of punitive measures like suspensions and expulsions, the Women’s Leadership Institute recommends school’s adoption of Restorative Justice practices. These practices focus on repairing harm and re-

storing relationships, which can be more effective in addressing behavioral issues and promoting a positive school culture.

The school to prison pipeline is a disturbing trend where students are pushed out of schools and into the criminal justice system. By reducing suspension and expulsions, schools can help mitigate this pipeline, particularly for Black and Brown girls who are disproportionately affected.

Correcting the current trend of the disproportionality of suspensions and expulsions of Black and Brown girls is crucial for ensuring that they receive a meaningful educational experience. Using Restorative Justice interventions will enhance educational outcomes, promote equity, foster positive school climate, and mitigate the school to prison pipeline.

It is imperative for schools to address this issue and strive for an educational environment that is inclusive and equitable for all students.

The Women’s Leadership Institute is an organization established to advance and improve the personal, economic, and professional status of women and girls. Activities and programs are designed to engage women and girls in development initiatives to promote leadership advancement and opportunities for skills enrichment. We connect women and girls across industries and demographics to help address their most important leadership issues. Visit our web page at www.tcfiswli. com.

Assembly Passes Legislation to Keep New Yorkers from being Charged for Additional Insurance Coverage After the Death of a Spouse

ALBANY, NY -- Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember David Weprin today announced the passage of legislation that would require auto insurers provide supplemental spousal liability insurance to insured drivers that have a spouse. Supplemental spousal liability insurance provides coverage against liability of an insured person because of death to or injuries to their spouse up to the liability insurance limits provided under their auto insurance policy.

“The last thing on your mind during the event of a death in the family or a divorce is changing your auto insurance coverage,” said Speaker Heastie. “By providing a yearly notification of the spousal coverage, consumers will know exactly what they’re paying for and can change their coverage without having to pay unnecessary bills.”

“This amendment to supplemental spousal liability insurance requirements under the insurance

law makes this coverage even more transparent and helps New Yorkers understand that they could be paying for insurance they don’t need,” said Assemblymember Weprin. “This bill is another great step toward protecting consumers all across the state.”

By limiting the application of supplemental spousal liability insurance to the policies of insured drivers that indicate they have a spouse, this bill ensures that only those that need such coverage would automatically receive it. In addition, this bill gives any insured driver the option to purchase supplemental spousal liability insurance coverage upon written request and requires insurers to notify insureds upon policy issuance, renewal or amendment whether their policy includes supplemental spousal liability coverage or, if not, the availability of such coverage (A9407, Weprin).

Rep. Bowman Tours YWCA Workforce Development Program Awarded $690k in Federal Funding

YONKERS, NY — Yesterday, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) visited the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Yonkers’ Workforce Development Program, which is launching a new initiative funded by the $690,000 in community project funding that his office secured for the organization. Rep. Bowman met with YWCA leadership, program staff, and participants, about how the funding will serve the community. The new initiative will serve approximately 200 Yonkers residents with services including job skill assessments, work readiness workshops, postsecondary education preparation and placement, career guidance, child care, and transportation for participants.

“Everyone deserves to have the resources and support they need to reach their full potential,” said Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16). “But so many of our youth are held back by a lack of financial resources to invest in themselves and their careers, which perpetuates the cycle of intergenerational poverty. When we invest in our young people, it makes an incredible difference, not just for the

individuals, but for the entire community. That’s why I’m so proud that we were able to secure over $690,000 for the YWCA of Yonkers’ Workforce Development Program. They’re already doing incredible work and I can’t wait to see their impact on the community expand with this new funding.”

“The $690,000 that Congressman Bowman advocated for us to get is going to go a long, long way,” said YWCA CEO Charlie Knight. “We’re going to be able to expand our program to include different career paths and reach a lot more people. This is one of our most important programs at the YWCA because

it’s focused on helping low-income people out of poverty by supporting them to advance in their careers and find stable, well-paying jobs. That’s where we want to see our participants go, and we’ve had a very high success rate so far. This new funding means that we’ll get to support even more people in the community. ”

“People in this program haven’t had the same opportunities in life as others,” said Sonya Wynn, a participant of the program. “Most of these doors were closed to us financially, but now they’re open because of Congressman Bowman, and that’s amazing for us.”

“This program has made a big difference for a lot of people,” said Program Coordinator Star Hendricks. “I stay in touch with former participants and they are really successful and moving up. The program opens their eyes to different things and shows them new paths, while also giving them a community to lean on for support. I’m really happy that we’re able to do so much with a job readiness program and I think it makes a big difference in people’s lives.”

New York Working Families Party Releases NY-16 Ceasefire Polling

From March 5-10, Upswing Research & Strategy conducted a poll of 601 Democratic primary voters in New York’s 16th Congressional District; the poll had a MOE + /3.97%.

This poll found that voters in CD-16 are largely in agreement with Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s positions on the war in Gaza.

Some key findings:

• NY-16 voters overwhelmingly support a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza. Voters were asked to choose between the following two statements: I would be more likely to support a candidate for Congress if they support a ceasefire in Gaza. (OR) I would be less likely to support a candidate for Congress if they support a ceasefire in Gaza, even if I agree with them on most other issues.

• 69% of respondents indicated they would be more likely to support a candidate who supports a

ceasefire, while only 22% of respondents agreed with the second statement. These sentiments are even more strongly pronounced with young voters and Black voters, with 74% of young voters agreeing with the pro-ceasefire statement and 84% of Black voters agreeing.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is viewed extremely negatively by the electorate. While Sen. Chuck Schumer has called for new elections to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu, George Latimer has declined to second that call. However, in NY-16, only 12% of voters have a favorable impression of Benjamin Netanyahu, while 66% of voters view him unfavorably. Among Jewish voters, only 11% of respondents have a favorable view of Netanyahu, while 74% of Jewish voters hold an unfavorable view of him.

• Young voters and Black voters have a particularly negative impression of AIPAC. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which recruited George Latimer to run for Congress and is the largest financial backer of his campaign, is underwater in the district at -1 favorable/unfavorable.

• This is especially true among young voters and Black voters, who have particularly negative views of the group. AIPAC is -7 favorable/ unfavorable with young voters and -15 favorable/unfavorable among Black voters.

Congress needs to clean up the Supreme Court’s mess on patents

By Judge Paul Michel (ret.) and Judge Kathleen O’Malley (ret.)

The Supreme Court is unwisely undermining America’s global economic leadership.

For over a decade, the nation’s highest court has sowed doubt about whether inventions in certain high-tech industries -- ranging from medical diagnostics to finance -- are eligible for patent protections. Without that certainty, investors naturally assume the worst and avoid those sectors.

As recently retired federal judges who regularly presided over patent disputes, we witnessed the mounting confusion firsthand. Lower courts have tried, and often failed, to make sense of the confused case law.

Fortunately, there is an easy solution. Congress could pass a bipartisan bill, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, to restore predictability and thereby spur investment and job creation.

The root cause of today’s troubles is a pair of Supreme Court decisions, Mayo v. Prometheus in 2012 and Al-

ice v. CLS in 2014. In Mayo, the Court ruled that a diagnostic test was ineligible for patent protection because it relied on measuring unpatentable “laws of nature.” In Alice, the justices held that a particular strategy used by a bank for automatically mitigating risk was an “abstract idea” ineligible for patenting.

The core defect in these rulings is the justices’ reliance on subjective concepts like “abstractness” and “laws of nature” to determine patent eligibility. This injects tremendous ambiguity into the eligibility analysis, and makes it hard to predict which inventions will be deemed eligible and thus patentable if meeting other requirements of the Patent Act.

In the aftermath of these rulings, patent eligibility challenges have skyrocketed. In the year following the Alice decision, the Federal Circuit invalidated patents in 21 of the 22 cases it heard. Yet when issued, these patents

MARC H. MORIAL

TO BE EQUAL

By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League

“This is less about policy and more about pure and simple voting harvesting. Obviously, there is very little support for neonatal care or curbing the death penalty, so ‘pro-life’ is a ridiculous misnomer. They are less prolife than they are pro-political power — their own … This is the remnants of the Lost Cause still blowing in the political winds.” – Vanderbilt Professor of History Jefferson Cowie

The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine’s mission statement claims to “uphold and promote” the principle of “providing healthcare with the highest standards of excellence based on medical science.”

In reality, the mission of AHM, which is represented by an SPLC-designated hate group, is to deny people healthcare, using standards based on junk science.

The Supreme Court this week heard arguments in AHM’s ongoing effort to eliminate the safest and most common method of abortion in the United States by invalidating the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in the procedure.

AHM’s initial victory, granted by the extremist federal judge for whom the group explicitly “shopped,” was partially overturned by

SUPREME

COURT,

Supreme Court Abortion Case is “The Remnants of the Lost Cause Still Blowing in the Political Winds”

an appeals court that affirmed the FDA’s initial approval, but invalidated later regulations that expanded access and applications of the medication.

Eliminating or restricting the use of mifepristone would disproportionately harm Black woman, who are nearly three times more likely than white women to die of complications from pregnancy or childbirth – and almost 30 times more likely than women in other wealthy countries. More than 1,200 women died from pregnancy or childbirth in 2021 alone.

Women of color account for six of every 10 people who seek abortions, and 75% of those seeking abortion care are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The majority of Black Americans live in states where abortion is either effectively banned or severely restricted. Black women are less likely to have the means or ability to travel to other states. Furthermore, pregnant people of color are more likely to experience miscarriage, for which mifepristone is part of the most effective treatment.

The risk of dying from mifepristone, in contrast, is “nearly nonexistent” – approximately one death per year since the FDA approved it 24 years ago. The death rate for Viagra is 10 times greater.

“Fundamentally, mifepristone is one of the most safe and effective medications used to provide abortion care or treat early pregnancy loss. Without it, pregnancy will be even more dan-

Cont’d. from page 4 were valid.

Startup companies, and their investors, are making decisions based on the reliability of intellectual property protections for inventions that are so early-stage, they often exist only on paper. If there is any doubt about whether those inventions can be protected, entrepreneurs and investors will inevitably err on the side of caution -- and direct their resources to other sectors.

Fortunately, a ready solution exists. The bipartisan Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) would effectively overturn Mayo and Alice, restoring Congress’ patent statute. Under PERA, pure mathematical formulas, natural phenomena and basic mental processes would remain ineligible for patent protection because they fell outside the four categories Congress enacted.

But novel, useful inventions derived from these building blocks would become eligible again. For instance, metabolic processes would remain unpatentable

gerous than it already is,” the American Medical Association and other medical societies wrote in an amicus brief. “Women are at least 14 times more likely to die during childbirth than during any abortion procedure.”

To make the ludicrous case that mifepristone is dangerous, AHM relied on discredited researchers and flawed research. As the ACLU pointed out in its amicus brief, the most cited “expert,” self-admittedly “not a really good researcher” was published by a group that accused President Obama of hypnotizing people with his speeches and argued that HIV does not cause AIDS. Another claimed her expert opinions on mifepristone were based on her experience as an OB-GYN, even though she stopped practicing the year mifepristone was approved.

It’s clear that AMF’s mission has nothing to do with providing health care or upholding science. The powerful extremist Christian nationalist group Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents AMF, has also sued one Virginia school district for teaching students about racism and another over teacher diversity training. The organization claims anti-racism policies in schools violate students’ constitutional rights.

Moral Majority, which first injected the issue of reproductive rights into right-wing politics, grew out of the fight to keep racially segregated private schools tax-exempt. As its spiritual descendant, AMF remains linked to a white, male supremacist worldview.

-- but a diagnostic testing company that found a novel way to detect a metabolic disorder could patent its test, assuming the invention met all other requirements of patentability.

This would give investors the certainty and objectivity needed to continue funding cutting-edge research with the potential to change, or even save, lives.

Judges try their best to apply the Supreme Court’s precedents in good faith. But the inherent ambiguity of decisions like Alice and Mayo put lower courts into an impossible position -- and the costs to innovation and the economy continue to mount. Congress can end the damage by passing PERA without delay.

Paul Michel served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 1988 to 2010. Kathleen O’Malley served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 2010 to 2022 and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio from 1994 to 2010. Both are board members of the Council for Innovation Promotion. This piece originally ran in The Hill.

Baltimore Key Bridge Catastrophe: A City’s Heartbreak and a Nation’s Alarm

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

In one of the ultimate nightmares, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an iconic lifeline for Baltimore’s bustling metropolis, was ripped apart in a clash with a container ship, unleashing chaos in and around Charm City and tragedy for at least seven families. The once-sturdy structure crumbled like paper beneath the vessel’s onslaught, sending vehicles plummeting into the depths of the Patapsco River around 1:30 a.m. EST.

Officials immediately declared that they didn’t suspect terrorism or any sabotage.

Emergency crews raced against time, battling the elements to rescue survivors trapped in the wreckage. At 8:30 a.m., two individuals were reportedly rescued while the search intensified.

One of the victims emerged unscathed, while the other fought for life in the clutches of critical injuries.

“We’re facing an unprecedented crisis,” declared Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace, his voice heavy with emotion. “Our priority remains the search and rescue efforts to locate those still missing.”

Gov. Wes Moore wasted no time declaring a state of emergency and mobilizing resources

and support from across the nation. “We stand united in the face of tragedy,” he proclaimed, rallying a city reeling from the catastrophe.

The collision, captured in chilling detail on video, sent shockwaves nationwide, prompting an outpouring of support and solidarity. Helicopters buzzed overhead, casting their searchlights upon the river’s surface as rescu-

ers scoured the waters for signs of life.

As the day wore on, questions swirled amidst the debris. What caused this cataclysmic collision? Was it a tragic accident or something more sinister? Authorities moved swiftly to quell speculation, assuring the public that there was no evidence of foul play.

Yet, as investigators combed through the

wreckage, unease lingered.

In the heart of the chaos, families clung to hope, their prayers echoing across the cityscape. At a nearby convenience store, relatives of the missing gathered in anguished vigil, their eyes filled with tears, their hearts heavy with fear.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, once a symbol of progress and connectivity, now stands as a monument to tragedy. Built to withstand the test of time, it succumbed to forces beyond its control, leaving a city grappling with the enormity of its loss.

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early Tuesday morning, and multiple vehicles fell. (Photo and video, 11Alive Baltimore)

The Key Bridge opened in 1977 and was “the third longest continuous truss bridge in the world. With the main span stretching 1,200 feet.” Photo courtesy The Afro.

Rebecca Turner Academy Student Alicia Barton Wins Essay Contest

MOUNT VERNON, NY ––Alicia Barton, an 11th grade student at Rebecca Turner Academy, is receiving a $500 scholarship from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 596. She won the Voices of Democracy Essay Contest and will be honored at the VFW Scholarship Banquet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the VFW Post in Mount Vernon.

Alicia was recognized for her achievement and read her essay at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 19th. She wrote about the continuous process of democracy and its basis on the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people.

She also wrote about the pillars of democracy that keep it strong, such as the rule of law and the peaceful transition of power. She explained that there are still ways that we can strengthen our democracy, which is never perfect.

“I want to thank my Principal Mr. (Troy) Newbey, my teacher Ms. (Sheba) Serna, Mr. (Ralph) Burts, my parents, and many others for their support and for encouraging me,” said Alicia.

About Mount Vernon City School District: With approximately 7,000 students in 16 schools, the Mount Vernon City School District is committed to providing a quality education to all children while developing programs that meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.

Alicia Barton (center) standing next to Mr. Henry Gray, VFW organizer and Chairman of the Voices of Democracy and Patriots Pen Scholarships.

OP-ED: Why the Biden Campaign Should Invest in the Black Press

By Charles Cantu and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

President Joe Biden wouldn’t have won the 2020 presidential election without the Black vote. In this Groundhog Day redo four years later, if President Biden wants to defeat Donald Trump again, he needs the Black vote more than ever. The GOP knows this and has been courting Black men in particular, with Trump suggesting in a bizarre and racist remark that Black men will root for him because they identify with his legal troubles.

The 2024 national elections will be the most consequential elections in American history. The Black Press and the Black Vote will be determinative factors in the outcome of the elections this year.

Insider Intelligence predicts that campaigns will spend more than $12 billion on advertising during this election cycle, a new record. Dollar for dollar, the biggest ROI the Biden campaign can get is by advertising in Black-owned and -operated newspapers and media. Specifically, this means the Black Press—the more than 200 Blackowned newspapers and their respective websites. There are also more than 1000 other kinds of Black-owned media that include websites, podcasts, CTV channels, and radio stations.

It’s not just the Biden-Harris campaign. Democrats down the ticket and around the country will see immense advertising amplification by advertising in Black-owned media. In other words, advertising in Black-owned media isn’t just another insertion order because the Black Press is a different kind of media.

Over decades—in some cases since the 1800s—Black-owned newspapers have built deep trust with their readers. Their coverage or endorsement can positively influence voter opinions, building

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credibility for Democratic candidates and the issues they champion. By advertising in the Black Press, Democrats can directly impact how Black voters perceive their policies and candidates.

Here are a few of the unique qualities and advantages of advertising in Black-owned media.

Targeted Reach: Black-owned newspapers and websites have a dedicated readership within the African American community. By advertising there, Democrats will directly engage with a crucial voting bloc.

Increased Visibility Beyond Urban Centers:

Advertising in the Black Press provides deeper visibility beyond the mainstream media. It allows the Democrats to reach Black voters who might not otherwise encounter their campaign messages. Moreover, national polls may not capture the diversity of Black communities among urban, suburban, and rural areas. Black-owned newspapers reach readers in small towns, big cities, and beyond. Advertising in these platforms is part of a comprehensive outreach strategy for reaching Black Americans.

Community Connections: These publications serve as vital sources of information for Black communities. Advertising in the Black Press demonstrates a commitment to understanding and addressing the unique concerns of Black communities. The ad buy itself demonstrates that the candidate is doing more than paying lip service to Black issues.

From Polling to Policy: The Black Press plays a

critical role in shaping public opinion within diverse Black communities. Advertising in Black-owned media will allow Democratic candidates to highlight specific policies that affect Black Americans, such as criminal justice reform, economic empowerment and debt reform, overseas wars, and access to affordable, quality healthcare.

Historical Context: Black-owned newspapers have a rich history of advocating for civil rights and social justice. Advertising within these platforms reinforces Democratic commitment to equality and progress for all Americans.

Solidarity: Advertising in the Black Press sends a powerful message of unity. It shows that Democrats value Black voices and are committed to uplifting marginalized communities.

Local leading to National Impact: The cliché that all politics is local happens to be true. Many Blackowned newspapers focus on local news and issues that then gain national attention. By advertising with the Black Press, Democrats will connect with voters at a grassroots level, emphasizing their commitment to community development.

Fighting Misinformation and Disinformation: Russia has already started intense election interference in the U.S. and other democracies facing 2024 elections, including websites masquerading as local news outlets. Black-owned newspapers are established and reputable within their communities. By advertising BLACK PRESS, Cont’d. on page 11

is the founder

CEO of RESET Digital, the first Black-owned DSP. Dr. Benjamin Chavis is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER

WELLS

FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST ROSE M. GOODYEAR AKA ROSE GOODYEAR, AKA ROSE MARIE GOODYEAR, ET

AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY on April 30, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2 HIGHVIEW ROAD, OSSINING, NY 10562. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of New Castle, County of Westchester and State of New York, Section 80.18, Block 1, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $720,638.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #51280/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the WESTCHESTER County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Karl A. Scully, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008117 79945. PUBLICATION DATES: 3/28/24; 4/04/24; 4/11/24, & 4/18/24.

BLACK PRESS, Cont’d. from page 8

in the Black Press, Democrats can support high-quality journalism that counters conspiracy theories that circulate elsewhere.

Getting out the Black Vote: Recently, the DNC announced a historic Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) campaign in Nevada and South Carolina. These are paid ad campaigns. Directing media investment for such campaigns in the Black Press can increase turnout for this key voting bloc.

Battleground States: Black voters are influential in key battleground states. Advertising in the Black Press can help sway opinion and mobilize voters in critical regions.

In the most recent Census, Black Americans represented 12.4% of the U.S. population. The amount of money that advertisers of all sorts spend on Black-owned media comes nowhere close that percentage.

However, Democratic candidates shouldn’t advertise in the Black Press just because it’s the right thing to do. It’s also the smart thing to do.

Charles Cantu is the founder and CEO of RESET Digital, the first Black-owned DSP.

Dr. Benjamin Chavis is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Westchester, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. PETER A. BIANCHI A/K/A PETER BIANCHI, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 28, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the First Floor Lobby of Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601 on May 3, 2024 at 9:30 A.M., premises known as 2 KIMBALL TERRACE, YONKERS, NY 10704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of New York, Section: 6 , Block: 6187 , Lot: 50. Approximate amount of judgment is $564,545.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 63868/2022. 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, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

RUSSELL SMITH, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Publication dates: 4/04/24; 4/11/24; 4/18/24 & 4/25/24.

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• First Baptist Church, Ossining (914) 941-4239

• First Unitarian Society (914) 478-2710

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• Harvest Time Church www.htchurch.com

• Little Mt. Zion Holy Church (914) 949-2282

• Strait Gate Church (914) 381-4408

• *St. Francis & St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 575 Tarrytown Rd., WP 914 946 8846, Sundays 10:00am, email: stsfrancismartha@gmail.com

*Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 81 Locust Hill Ave, Yonkers, 914 965 4070, Sundays 10:00am

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664-1838, X115

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• New York State

• Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (914) 423-4031

• Assem. J. Gary Pretlow - (914) 667-0152

Assem. Steven Otis (914) 939-7028

• COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

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HEALTH & HUMAN SER. ORGANIZATIONS

• United Way of Westchester & Putnam 9976700

HEALTHCARE

• Planned Parenthood of Westchester & Rockland. For Appointments, call 1-800-230-PLAN

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• Barksdale HomeCare Services Corp. Medicaid, Private Insurance Accepted (914) 738-5600.

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INFORMATION & REFERRAL

• FIRST Health Connection - (914) 949-6789

• United Way of Westchester & Putnam 997-6700

INSURANCE

• Mitzi Ambrose, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company (914) 253-7262.

Serving Metro-New York and Westchester County

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*Bruce L. Bozeman, Esq., * Carla Lewis-Burnett, Esq.

John S. Savage, Esq. ~ of counsel, Leticia Arzu, Esq.

*Principals of the firm serve as seminar speakers, upon request. Appointments Preferred.

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• Remove It Now, LLC 1 (347) 928-4242

MORTGAGES

• A&E Mortgage Copr. (914) 289-0344

• Westchester Financial Group 668-4603

• Commericial & Residential Mortgages

Wall Street Equity Brokers (914) 997-0081

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NUTRITION

• Nussentials, Whole Foods & Wellness Solutions

Anissa Andrews (516) 972-3165 Toni Lewis-Carver (914) 563-5157

ORGANIZATIONS

• African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester & Rockland (914) 699-9050

• Black Democrats of Westchester County

• Westchester Black Nurses Assn. (914) 7837088

PREGNANCY

• Pregnant? Need Help? Call 1-800-640-0767

Pregnancy Care Ctr.--All Services FREE & Confidential

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING & PAINTING

• A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. (714) 798-4259

REAL ESTATE

• Kimona Hanson, Rand Realty 914-328-0333 Licensed Real Estate Salespaerson Kimona.hanson@randrealty.com

• Sandra Marable, Coldwell Banker Real Estate (914) 262-9612

RES. PROPERTY MGMT.

• Urban Property Management Corp. (914) 690-1026

SCHOOLS

• Barksdale Home Care Training(914)

ELOC, Cont’d from page 1

Environmental Leaders of Color Urges Students to Join “The Don’t Strain Your Drain” Campaign

cooking oil recycling. The students emphasized that cooking oil clogs building pipes and storm drains when poured down the drain. When storm drains clog, they no longer function effectively to remove rainwater, so water backs up in basements and yards. Waterlogged basements can compromise budling’s structural integrity and allow toxic mold and mildew growth.

The students stressed the high cost that building owners and municipalities face when removing oil from storm drains and pipes. That cost is passed on to the building owners and occupants as higher municipal taxes and rents. Toxic mold and mildew growth are the most troubling impacts of oil-clogged storm drains. Because when individuals who have compromised immunity, asthma, and other raspatory conditions are exposed to toxic mold and mildew, it can trigger medical emergencies.

Students Jahneil Palmer, Felicity Jefferson, and Kalyn Chisolm were invited to bring their recycling cooking project as an entrant in the Bedford 2030 Greenlight Award, which is a competition for Westchester’s high school students to present an environmental problem and action in their community. The Don’t Strain Your Drain Campaign, as it is now known, is focused on collecting cooking oil in Mount Vernon. Students advise residents to save their used cooking oil in clean metal, glass, and cartons, then bring it to the Mount Vernon Fire Stations at 470 Lincoln Avenue and 50 West Third Street, where oil col-

tional Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-667-4116 www.nps. gov/sapa

Monday, May 27,

Memorial Day. Our annual commemoration, with a brief 11 AM ceremony in the church, followed by a guided tour, placing flowers

and flags, and telling the stories of the veterans buried here, with a focus on Private George J. Autorino, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the era of the Vietnam War. Also, a 1:30 PM talk about the soldiers of the Revolutionary War by historian Eric Chandler, and a 3 PM music/history presentation by Robert Cohen, “Songs of

lection drums are located. Residents can bring their oil to the drop-off sites at any time.

The Don’t Strain Your Drain Campaign highlights some opportunities for stormwater mitigation in our communities. While large commercial restaurants generally have contracts with oil collection companies, many smaller restaurants and take-out establishments cannot afford these contracts. Additionally, no facilities accept cooking oil produced by Westchester’s more than 394,000 households. The Westchester County Recycling Household Material Recovery Facility accepts hazardous material, but cooking oil is not accepted there because it is consumable and not hazardous. It is assumed that gallons of cooking oil are thrown down drains, clogging pipes, or garbage. Many people don’t know that cooking oil is a valuable commercial commodity used as animal food, cosmetic products, and fuel when recycled and purified. Climate change will bring more torrential rains, and more flooding is expected if storm drains are clogged. The situation is dire for economically vulnerable communities that do not have the resources to address the aftermath of floods.

Besides its summer program, ELOC is hosting its yearlong Technology and the Environment Advanced Computer Science program for high school students at the Westchester Community College Mount Vernon Extension. Technology is essential to solving some of the problems related to climate change. Each semester,

students will tackle subjects often taught at an advanced level, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and others. This semester, students learned data mining and management from a curriculum created by TRC Companies. The program strives to provide students in under-resourced communities with the same computer exposure as their wealthier counterparts so that they can compete for selective college programs and jobs.

Diana Williams and Marvin Church are dedicated to educating and advocating for communities, particularly socially and economically vulnerable ones, to address climate change, its impact, mitigation, and solutions. They have been unpaid employees at ELOC who spend tireless hours planning and preparing programs for the community and generously donating to community organizations. During COVID, Marvin and Diana paid rent for a food pantry in Mount Vernon to feed residents. They continue to create programs to address climate change.

Diana Williams, the Acting Executive Director of ELOC, says, “We believe people can achieve amazing things when given the opportunity and knowledge. Managing climate change will take the participation of all communities. We must learn how to do things differently, what habits we need to change, what opportunities exist to clean up our planet, protect our health, and save our children’s future.”

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY (“LLC”)

BONEYARD BUILDERS LLC

Notice of Formation of BONEYARD BUILDERS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/24. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Lee J. Lefkowitz, Esq., 81 Main Street, Suite 415, White Plains, New York 10601. Purpose: any lawful business activity. Publication Dates: 2/15/24; 2/22/24; 2/29/24; 3/07/24; 3/14/24, & 3/21/24.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC

Notice of Formation of IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/21/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC, 28 Country Club Drive, Larchmont, New York 10538.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC

Notice of Formation of SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/26/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC, 45 High Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

THE GUIDING SPOT, LLC

Notice of Formation of THE GUIDING SPOT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/11/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The Guiding Spot, LLC, 632 Warburton Avenue, Apt. #6J, Yonkers, New York 10701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“PLLC”)

THINK ALOUD MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC

FIRST: The name of the Professional Limited Liability Company is THINK ALOUD MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on 12/29/2023. THIRD: The County within New York in which the office of the Company is to be located is Westchester. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to is Post Office Box 391, Yonkers, New York 10710-0391. FIFTH: The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful activity under the laws of the State of New York.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC

Notice of Formation of MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/29/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC, 100 Fisher Avenue/1941, White Plains, NY 10606.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

OF FORMATION

OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

EARLY IMPACT EMPOWERMENT GROUP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Early Impact Empowerment Group, LLC filed with SSNY on 12/26/2023. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 792 Old Kensico Road, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Publication Dates: 2/08/24; 2/15/24; 2/22/24; 2/29/24; 3/07/24; 3/14/24.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

SPS LONDON LLC

Notice of Formation of SPS LONDON LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/07/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Mr. Sam Sheckman, 9 Hopkins Lane, Armonk, New York 10504. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) MTC CONSULTANT, LLC

Notice of Formation of MTC CONSULTANT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/25/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MTC CONSULTANT, LLC, 135-139 Main Street, Ossining, New York 10562. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

Notice of Formation of JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/01/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, 105 Henry Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

Community Calendar

CALENDAR SUBMISSION: Please use a brief paragraph to describe your event. The paragraph should include event name, date(s), time, location and contact information. Send calendar information via email to westchestercountypress@yahoo.com. Please type “CALENDAR EVENT” in the subject bar.

Saturday, April 6

Westchester County Parks will hold two job fairs for those who want to learn more and apply for seasonal jobs at its parks, Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center and Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Muscoot Farm in Katonah. Attendees can apply on the spot to the numerous positions in the Westchester County Parks Department including Naturalists/Educators, Nature Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Recreation Attendants. Locations span the entire Westchester County Parks system at our 50+ facilities. Job descriptions are available here. The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Parking will be free for those attending the job fair. Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 Katonah, New York 10536. Parking is free. For questions, email: PRC-SeasonalJobs@ westchestercountyny.gov.

Saturday, April 6

Westchester Region ACT-SO Coalition sponsors Regional ACT-SO Competition at Woodlands High School in Greenburgh at 8:00 a.m. All registered high school students may participate.

Saturday, April 6

The “Mighty Men Of Star” Men’s Ministry is excited to invite ALL young men and men of the community, of all faiths to the 68th Annual “Brotherhood Breakfast and Fellowship.” Please join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00am at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church (where Rev. Shaun Jones serves as Senior Pastor), located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY. The illustrious Rev. Dr. Ronald O. Perry, Sr., Senior Pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church, Beacon NY. will preach the word of God. Ticket cost for young men up to 12 years old is $10. For gents age 13 and over is $20.00. To purchase tickets, go to www.Starbethbc.org. For further information, please contact

the chairman for the event, Deacon Alan Esters (914) 737-5410 or the ministry president, Deacon Larry Lowe (914) 497-3405. Please note that because space is limited, this is a male only event.

Friday, April 12

Please come out and join the White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP on their 2nd Annual Game Night and Fish Fry FUNDRAISER!! The event will take place on April 12, 2024 from 7-10pm at the Community Unitarian Church, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, 10605. The admission cost is $50.00 which includes a fish or chicken dinner, unlimited games, BINGO and prizes. We will be selling fish dinners to go for $25.00 and chicken dinners to go for $20.00. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 914-523-8184. You can pay at the door or via our prepayment options Venmo @wpgbnaacp or CashApp @wpgbnaacp

Saturday, April 13

We are pleased to present our 19th annual Aronson Memorial Lecture, featuring two outstanding talks exploring the Civil War era in American history. There will be a reception and live music in between the two presentations, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-6674116 www.nps.gov/sapa. At 1 PM, distinguished author and Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer chronicles themes from his new book, Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration. At 4 PM, Dr. Ilyon Woo explores themes from her New York Times best-selling book, Master Slave, Husband Wife: An Epic Journey From Slavery to Freedom, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa

Sunday, April 14 Westchester Region ACT-SO Coalition sponsors the ACT-SO Region-

al Awards Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Gateway Center, SUNY-Westchester Community College in Valhalla. The community is invited to some out to see and hear great performances, view artwork, and greet the talented high school students who have participated in the 2024 ACT-SO Competition. The event is free; light refreshments will be served..

Tuesday, April 16

The Women’s Leadership Institute will participate in the Judicial Institute conference on Black and Brown Girls and the Juvenile Justice System, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 9am to 5pm at NYS Judicial Institute, 84 No. Broadway, White Plains, NY. The conference will address the roots/origins of the treatment and punishment of Black and Brown girls in the United States and will offer strategies and best practices for obtaining better outcomes. For more information, email Barbara Edwards at Bardoncis@aol.com.

Wednesday, April 17

A3 PM. Spring performance by the Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, with accompanying music on the 1830 Erben pipe organ. at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-6674116 www.nps.gov/sapa. at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-6674116 www.nps.gov/sapa

Saturday, April 20

The 13th Annual Men of Integrity Luncheon will be held by the Laymen’s Auxiliary of Central Hudson Baptist Association. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Road, Wappingers Falls, NY. Tickets are $75.00 for adults and $40.00 for children 12 and under, advanced tickets only. Keynote preacher

will be Rev. Dr. Bryon E. Williams, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, NY. The Moderator of CHBA is Rev. Dr. Edward O. Williamson, who serves as Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains, NY. Rev. William Walker is President of the Laymen’s Auxiliary. For tickets and information, contact Deacon Jermaine Garrant at (914) 439-1795 or Rev. William Walker at (914) 582-2090,

Thursday, April 24

The public is invited to a DIVERSE ABILITIES JOB FAIR from 11 AM to 3 PM, on the Main Floor at Westchester County Center. Back by popular demand, our job and resource fairs for people with diverse abilities offering one-on-one interviews and access to dozens of employers and resource providers. REGISTER: rb.gy/ihxfd3

Sunday, April 28

First Baptist Church of Elmsford will celebrate its 114th Church Anniversary. Guest preachers for the occasion are Rev. Dr. Renee Washington Gardner of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, who will bring the Word at 11:30 a.m. worship service. Rev. Dr. H. Lee Jordan, Jr., Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in New Rochelle, NY, will bring the Word at the 3:30 p.m. worship service. Come out and have a joyous time in the Lord with the First Baptist Church Family in celebrating this special time! First Baptist Church is located at 145 North Lawn Avenue, Elmsford, NY, where Bishop Nicholas O. Soto is Pastor

Saturday, May 11

At 1 PM. A performance of “Captor in Question,” about a debate in Congress, in 1818, featuring John Paulding and Rep. Benjamin Tallmadge, over payment of a pension to one of the militia soldiers who captured Major John Andre’ in 1780, part of the infamous Benedict Arnold treason episode. A 250 Event at St. Paul’s Church Na-

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