Buffalo RocketCOMMUNITY NEWS Distributing to North Buffalo, West Side and Riverside • Established in 1969 www.buffalorocket.com Publishers of North Buffalo Rocket, WestWest SideSide Times & Riverside Times Vol. XLVIII ISSUE No. 21 • Thursday, May 25, 2017 Porchfest 2017 The spring edition of “The Elmwood Village Buffalo Porchfest 2017 Association is excited to Memorial Day will take place on Satur- organize this communi- day, June 3rd, from 1:00 ty-focused and commu- pm to 5:00 pm in the El- nity-driven event,” said mwood Village area. Buf- Ashley Smith, Executive falo Porchfest is a grass- Director. “Buffalo Porch- roots event organized by fest is a perfect fit for the volunteers with the goal vibrant and eclectic El- of showcasing local musi- mwood Village neighbor- cians and historic homes, hood. We encourage Porch- while providing an after- fest attendees to walk and noon of free music and fun bike around the neighbor- for the whole neighbor- hood on June 3rd to sam- hood. ple the musical talent of lo- Out of respect for the cal artists and explore the neighborhood, musicians historic beauty of many agree to play music appro- Elmwood Village homes.” priate for all ages, at sound To view the full schedule, levels in keeping with the please visit www.buffa- surrounding community. loporchfest.org

A sea of flags are displayed at the gravesites each year to honor those who gave their lives for our country. Western New York is and parades honoring Here are a few events preparing for this year‘s those who have made the are being planned for this Memorial Day events in- ultimate sacrifice for our Memorial Day Weekend. cluding services, picnics country. Continued on page five.

Buffalo Porchfest 2017 will take place in the Elmwood Vil- Block Clubs Honor “D” District lage area.

Barba, Delta District‘s Community Police Offi- 2017 BULK TRASH SCHEDULE cers also won awards for Limited to 12 feet long, 3 feet high, 3 feet wide their service. NO ELECTRONIC WASTE ALLOWED! Ada Hopson-Clem- ons, Vice President of the District Spring Collection Fall Collection Board of Block Clubs, said ELLICOTT APRIL 9TH AUGUST 6TH the reason these three in- FILLMORE APRIL 23rd AUGUST 13TH dividuals won the award NIAGARA APRIL 30TH AUGUST 20TH is not because of what MASTEN MAY 7th AUGUST 27TH they do as their duty, but LOVEJOY MAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 10TH how they go above and be- SOUTH MAY 21st SEPTEMBER 17TH yond what is expected of DELAWARE JUNE 4th SEPTEMBER 24TH them. “Chief Barba holds NORTH JUNE 11TH OCTOBER 1ST Photo by Barb Mantione by Photo Pictured is Community Police Officer Christine Siko- his monthy Chief‘s Meet- UNIVERSITY JUNE 18TH OCTOBER 15TH ra and D District Police Chief Anthony Barba. Miss- ing, not because he has ing from photo is Community Police Officer Mary to, but because he wants 2017 TIRE DROP OFF SCHEDULE Beth Billings. to.” said Hopson-Clemons. April 22nd May 27th The Board of Block ta District Chief Anthony “He knows every member July 29th September 9th Clubs of Buffalo and Erie Barba Police Chief of the by name and he enjoys Location: 197 Broadway, Buffalo New York 14204 County has awarded Del- Year. Along with Chief Continued on page five.

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Un- to residence by breaking smashed the windows on Sat 11am-2am $1 off all drafts known person(s) gained the window on the back the back of the house. access by forcing the lock. door and reaching in to Sun 11am-10pm $1 off all wines Taken, without permis- unlock. Taken, without North Buffalo sion, over $4,500 in tools. permission, a television set, a computer, a gaming May 19, 2017 May 18, 2017 system and games. Possi- Elmwood Ave. - Com- Niagara St - Complainant ble other valuables may plainant reports for gro- FREE PIZZA: L Armenia 268 Sterling Ave 14216 reports while waiting for be missing, a complete in- cery store he manages, a bus he was approached ventory will be submitted. defendant concealed $97 from behind by unknown worth of items on his per- NORTH PARK THEATRE person. Suspect said he May 18, 2017 son and passed all points STARTS RIA had a gun and to give him West Ave. - Complainant of purchase without pay- THE LOVERS all of his money and cell reports that while his ve- ing. Showtimes: Fri 5/26 thru Thur 6/1 All tickets $5.00 phone, which the com- hicle was parked on the (2:00), (4:30), 7:00, 9:30 plainant did. Suspect street overnight, it was May 19, 2017 Showtimes: Sat 5/27 and Sun 5/28 took off on foot toward sideswiped by another ve- Hertel Ave. - Complainant BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER (11:30 am) Rated PG, 1 hrs. 16 mins. Grace St. hicle. There is red paint reports leaving a bar and TE ERS ri 52: 2:00, :30, :00, :30 on the car from the vehi- being approached from Sat 52: 2:00, :30, :00, :30 Sun 528: 2:00, :30, :00, :30 May 18, 2017 cle that struck it. behind and jumped. 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to John Tripi (a former Jaysdefeated the Angels, the fence for a three run North Buffalo president) 10-6 and the Twins defeat- homerun and a 6-5 victory. and it‘s my pleasure to ed the A‘s 5-1. It was the first homerun come visit your Park.” In Major Boys, the un- like this for the season and A lot of baseball and defeated Dodgers were possibly the first of many. softball to catch you up leading 5-3 over the Mets The Reds defeated the Na- on from the past few in the bottom of the sixth tionals 6-5 led by Paddy weeks. In a Second Mi- inning, when Ty Graczyk Mulhern who struck out nor boys game from stepped to the plate with seven over three innings. Sunday is usually a is right up there with the Saturday, May 13, three Mike Helfrich and Cole Max Ilecki had three hits day of rest for most boys bigger Parks in the Sub- Braves, Nick Martin, Linder on base and on the and four RBI‘s and team- and girls in the Hertel urbs.” Charlie Stewart and second pitch, sent the ball mate Norman Hall got his North Park Youth Base- In 1979, when Base- Easton Buchholz helped deep into right field, over first hit of the season. ball League. With two ball returned to Buffalo lead the team to a 2-1 games scheduled every as the Double A team for win over Brewers. The week, players and coaches the Pirates, Lancellotti team is trying to keep concentrate on their field was named the Eastern pace with the Pirates, of dreams at home. But League MVP, hitting 41 who have won four in a this past Sunday, under home runs and driving in row. cloudy skies, local base- 107 runners for a Bison In First Minors, the ball legend and Bison Hall team that included other Tigers got their first win of Famer Rick Lancellotti former Major Leaguers of the season with a 4-1 came to Shoshone Park like catcher Tony Pena victory over the Yankees. to meet with many volun- and pitcher Dave Dra- Kendrick Rosario and 2113 Delaware Ave, teer coaches in the North vecky. Besides playing Joe Cheman both had Buffalo, NY 14216 Buffalo League to help an- for Pittsburgh, Rick has two hits at the plate and swer their questions about spent time with San Di- on the mound, the team managing youth baseball ego (1982) San Francisco combined for 16 strike- teams. (1986) and Boston (1990) outs. City Creatures Animal Hospital “I could tell by their and in 1992, he finished The Orioles are 3-0 welcomes Danelle Capobianco, DVM attention, their questions his career as the all- led by Adam Kilmin- and their note-taking time active minor league ster, Derrick Gottler and to our team of amazing veterinarians. just how important they homerun leader with 276 Trevor Speck. Kilminster feel my information is to homeruns. had four hits, including a Bring in this ad for a free nail trim ($15 value) them in these coaching “The passion for the triple and Speck allowed on your small animal, bird or exotic pet. Call clinics, “said Lancellotti, game is there with your just one hit and struck for your appointment today! 716-873-7000. the founder of the Buffalo coaches,” said Lancellotti, out five in a win over the School of Baseball, located “going all the way back Royals, 13-3. The Blue in Clarence. “The weather may have been an issue for some, but for those Be a guest of the Bu alo Rocket to a that were there, if they received some help in a Bu alo Bisons Baseball Game classroom setting, then To win passes to a Bisons game, mail your they‘re better for it.” name, address, and phone number to: Lancellotti, a former e Bualo Rocket Major League Baseball P.O. Box 271 player for 17 years, most- ly spent with the Pitts- Bualo, NY 14207 burgh Pirates, opened the THIS WEEKS WINNER: WALTER HAFLETT local baseball and softball school in 1993 after his re- LOOK IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE OF THE ROCKET TO tirement from the game. SEE IF YOU ARE A WINNER! Since that time, he has literally taught thousands of area youth the art of pitching, hitting and field- ing in two suburban loca- This Week’s Featured Friend: tions, the latest of which is in the Sports Performance silver Park in the Eastern Hills Meet Silver!! This lovely girl Mall on Transit Road. has a beautiful color coat and the cutest little wag when she “I‘m familiar with Sho- walks. Silver has some zip and zest and loves to play in the shone Park, yes,” said the yard with a ball. She is happy, affable “baseball king” enthusiastic and appears to have a cute smile across her when questioned after- face. She would benefit with ward. “My boys used to some training to improve her skillls and to also create a bond play against North Buffalo with her new owner. Silver is a really sweet girl that just loves many times while growing life and would also love a yard up in a Clarence League. to run around in, a comfy dog bed to sleep in, and a family to Your League is very well share her time with. If there is a resident dog in the home already, a meet and looked upon and you take greet would be needed to make sure they can be pals. Consider meeting this beauty when you are looking for a new companion in your life. great care of this Park. It feels pretty good to be able to gauge an interest 716-851-5694 in the game by visiting other Parks and Shoshone Answers on page 7 PAGE 4 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 21 WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

At first we thought he was one of the Asian workers THE KENMORE CLUB as he was working on one 1530 Kenmore Avenue • 875-5780 of the machines. I was re- ally impressed with this Party & Banquet Rooms slightly built fellow who Full Catering Service Available barely spoke English and BOWLING ALLEYS AVAILABLE his business. FOR LEAGUES & PARTIES Trip to Toronto So now we are on the way back and it is dark. Cocktail Lounge Open Daily at 1 pm Not that long ago we Lake Ontario on the right. Again we anticipated long would visit Canada at Pleasant so far and enjoy- lines at the bridge and American customs. Amer- Knights of Columbus least once a week to play able. PROGRESSIVE golf, have a fish fry or a When we got closer to ican customs! They did Played every Fort Erie Chinese dinner. Toronto, the traffic be- not disappoint. No line Wednesday at 1:00 pm After experiencing some came much heavier. The of trucks and just two in Friday at 7:00 pm difficulties at customs the roads expand from three front of us. We had pains- Sunday at 7:30 pm desire to cross the border lanes on each side to four. takingly made sure the FREE MOVIE PASSES: L. Villano 271 North Park Ave., 14216 lessened. Actually it has The traffic did become sol- paper work we had was been years, so in reality I id and a few times slowed adequate to make this could not give an opinion to almost a stop. “Here crossing smooth. That did Salon on today‘s customs regula- we go” we thought. Yes not happen. The custom 671 Delaware Road • Tonawanda tions and border crossing. the traffic was bumper fellow questioned the pa- 873-3163 • www.hairworkswny.com perwork we had and made Last week the oppor- to bumper, but you were New Clients Only: Get Acquainted Special tunity to again visit our still traveling 70 miles an us pull over. Being new to with Connie Castellani Only! neighbor to the North hour. It was amazing. Did this we were unaware of $2.00 off Wash & Set or Wash & Blowdry presented itself. My son not know there were that how to proceed once we FREE Haircut with any Chemical Service rented a small truck to many automobiles in the were told where to park. drive to Toronto to pick up world. All continuing to We stopped another cus- a shipment. Having not move like a snake through toms officer and asked been to Canada in such a sand. I was impressed. where to go.. We were told long time it was a chance If you have made this to go into the truckers with a DISPLAY AD in the ROCKET to again see the Canadian trip you are aware of the waiting room and wait, Starting at $10 per week! Metropolis. Knowing that beautiful clean buildings which we did. I decided to go along. Re- along the way. As you ap- After a short wait we Call Barbara Gilboy at 873-2594 ally happy I did as it was proach Toronto the build- were called into another certainly an enjoyable ing are taller and the ar- room. When we went in, FREE PIZZA: F. Armento 350 Starin Ave 14216 learning experience. chitecture more original. the customs officer simply We had made arrange- The many, many condo- told us to pay the toll and ments to cross at the Lew- minium reminded me leave, which we quietly iston/ Queenston bridge. of the tall condos on the did. Come to find out lat- By the time we left it was beaches of Florida. That er the paper work we had late Friday afternoon and means lots of people. Can- was all we needed. Now I we expected to be involved ada I believe had open know these fellows have in heavy traffic. To add to borders. I will also add, a tough job and I respect the beginning of the week- they have courteous driv- them for it. But somehow end, the following Monday ers. All that traffic and no I feel we were harassed. was a Canadian Holiday. road rage. Did not hear We had the proper paper- So our brethren in Cana- one horn beep the whole work. Not only did he pull da were in a hurry to get trip. Amazing. us over but made remarks to wherever they were go- We reached our desti- like we did not know what ing. nation in Scarborough. we were doing. He was We anticipated heavy, A huge plant and given a right there, we did not, slow and even stopped tour of the facility by the but we relied on people on traffic, and long lines at owner. Now hear this, our end who did. Includ- the bridge, both ways. the owner is a Vietnam- ing the customs supervi- That did not happen. ese refugee. Escaped af- sor. Going over the bridge ter the war and made his In spite of that it was was a non-wait. One truck way to Canada. There he a good trip. Toronto is a in front of us. The usual built an empire with hard beautiful city. We could custom questions from a work and determination. learn from them. They very polite Canadian cus- He employees 100 peo- have surpassed us big tom officer. Easy, peasy so ple and still works in the time. And they are nice far. The ride on the Queen plant seven days a week. people. E is also not a problem. Traffic travels at a nor- mal speed (about 70) the GALLAGHER road is smooth and flat. No hills, no mountains, no PRINTING sharp curves and no pot holes. Part of the trip has DENNIS M. GALLAGHER [email protected] cell: (716) 361-5764 TO PLACE YOUR LEGAL NOTICE 9195 MAIN STREET, CLARENCE, NEW YORK 14031 IN THE BUFFALO ROCKET (716) 632 • 0808 | (716) 632•8586 Fax WWW.GALLAGHERPRINTING.COM CALL 873-2594 WWW.BUFFALOROCKET.COM WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 21 PAGE 5 Remember Our Heroes HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM THE BUFFALO ROCKET From page one. Canalside’s Memorial the parade. morial Day Parade South- erans. The parade starts Forest Lawn is ex- Day Weekend events in- The Kenmore/Tonawa- gate Plaza to Veterans Me- at Williamsville South tremely proud to honor clude a full 3 days of free nda, May 29, assembles morial Park, West Seneca High School marching and salute the brave men events on the waterfront at 10, Step-off at 11 am Step-off 10:30AM west down Main Street and women of the United including fitness classes, sharp, continues until 1 The Williamsville/Am- to Los Robles Street. Call States armed forces, par- kids activities, music & pm. Kenmore‘s Memorial herst Memorial Day Pa- VFW Chairperson Wayne ticularly those who gave dance, food, & more! Day Parade is one of the rade will be on Monday, Sorrentino at 891-5164 for their lives in service to The Clarence Memo- largest in western New May 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm. parade registration form preserve our freedom and rial Day Parade will be York. It takes place on Del- Honoring our nation’s vet- and more info. all that we hold dear, as on Monday, May 29 at aware Avenue, beginning they host The Erie Coun- 11:00am starting at the in the Town of Tonawa- Officers Honored ty American Legion for its Clarence High School to nda, continuing into the From page one. annual Memorial Day cer- the Main St. Town Park Village of Kenmore, and working with them, he community and make it a emony. followed by a chicken bar- turning onto Lincoln Bou- treats them like family better place to be every- At 8:30 am, flags will beque. levard, ending at Elm- and makes it comfortable day.” be placed on the graves Collins Center Parade wood Avenue. It features for them to communicate There are 626 block of veterans buried in the is sponsored by the Col- bands, service organiza- with each other.” clubs in the city. To find Field of Valor® and in the lins Center Fire Dept. and tions, dance groups, and Both Community Po- out more about participat- American Legion section the Gowanda American fire departments. Veter- lice Officers Sikora and ing in or starting a block of Forest Lawn. Legion. It begins at Main ans and active members of Billings have the same at- club visit https://www. At 9 am, the ceremony St. and Collins Center the military are honored titude towards their com- ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/ will begin in front of the Zoar Rd., and continues and thanked for their ser- munity. “They want to be CityServices/Blocks- American Legion Memori- on Main St. to the Cem- vice to our country. there and it shows. They Clubs_TenantCouncil/ al Monument in the Veter- etery. There will be an The West Seneca Me- are both involved in their Register_Blockclub ans section, near the Main American Legion ceremo- Street Gates. ny immediately following Have a Safe & Happy MEMORIAL DAY Are Your Auto Rates Going Up? from Delaware District Council Member Save $ with Joel Feroleto Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day Erie County Legislator Peter Savage I would like to HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

From Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes PAGE 6 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 21 WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017

HULSE, Phyllis R. entered into RENDE, Vera G.(nee Bruccileri) of rest May 18, 2017. Arrangements Tonawanda entered into rest May PRAYER TO THE made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL 19, 2017. Beloved wife; devoted BLESSED VIRGIN HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- mother; loving daughter; dear sis- Area Death Notices agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- ter. Also survived by many rela- (Never known to fail) idan Dr. tives and friends. Arrangements Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son DONEHUE, Henry L. entered into HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me rest May 19, 2017. Arrangements agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- in my necessity. There are none that made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL idan Dr. can withstand your power. Oh, show REED, Dennis Lee of Tonawan- Beloved husband; devoted father; HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- me herein you are my mother. Oh da entered into rest May 17, 2017. cherished grandfather. Also sur- agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- CALKIN, Joan A. entered into Mary, conceived without sin, pray for Beloved husband; devoted father; vived by many relatives and friends. us who have recourse to thee (3X). idan Dr. rest May 22, 2017. Arrangements cherished grandfather; fond great Arrangements made by LOMBAR- Holy Mother, I place this cause in your made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL grandfather; dear brother; loving DO FUNERAL HOME(Northtown hands (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve GURCIO, Steven L. of Buffalo en- HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- all problems, light all roads so that I brother-in-law. Also survived by Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., tered into rest May 19, 2017. Be- agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- can attain my goal. Thank you for your many relatives and friends. Ar- near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. loved husband; devoted father; idan Dr. mercy towards me and mine. rangements made by LOMBARDO . The person must say this prayer 3 loving son; predeceased by seven FUNERAL HOME(Northtown Chap- THOMAS, Clay W. entered into consecutive days. After 3 days, the siblings. Also survived by many rel- MARTINEZ, Brian K. entered into el), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near rest May 17, 2017. Arrangements request will be granted. This prayer made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL atives and friends. Arrangements rest May 22, 2017. Arrangements must then be published after the favor Eggert/Sheridan Dr. is granted. HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Ni- ARANA, Tomas of Tonawanda agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- agara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sher- A.L.M. entered into rest May 16, 2017. idan Dr. idan Dr. idan Dr. CLASSIFIED LEGAL

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 801646/2017 Date of Filing: April 26, 2017 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plainti , -against- VANESSA COOK, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said VANESSA COOK, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plainti ; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC D/B/A IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE LLC; RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES LLC; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, said names being ctitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, 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 Plainti ’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days aer the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or with- in thirty (30) days aer completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE 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 led this foreclosure proceeding against you and ling the an- swer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: e foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Tracey A. Bannister, JSC of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on April 19, 2017, and led with supporting papers in the Oce of the Clerk of the County of Erie, State of New York. e object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by VANESSA COOK to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOM- INEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP, AS OP. SUB OF MLB&T CO, F.S.B., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS bearing date May 25, 2007 and recorded in Book 13352 of Mortgages at Page 4273 in the County of Erie on May 25, 2007. ereaer said mortgage was assigned to RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, INC. by assignment of mortgage bearing date November 26, 2013 and recorded under Book 13670 of Mortgages at Page 3076 in the County of Erie on January 22, 2014. ereaer said mortgage was assigned to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION by assignment of mortgage bearing date August 15, 2016 and recorded under Book 13777 of Mortgages at Page 7040 in the County of Erie on August 24, 2016. e aforesaid instruments were thereaer modied by Home A ordable Modication Agreement e ective September 1, 2011 and recorded on March 24, 2014 in Book 11261 on Page 9526, creating a new principal balance of $82,303.10 Said premises being known as and by 369 W DELAVAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213, which is more fully described in the attached Schedule “A.” Date: March 27, 2017 Batavia, New York Andrea Clattenburg, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plainti Batavia Oce 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “sav- ing” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. e State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. ere are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-prot organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working 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-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. e State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. 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