Operating as usual
Getting calls about the power being shut off in an area in Ellicott and households only being informed after 4 tonight. We are checking into it and will let you know what I find out. The children must have power for school in the morning so that they are not penalized. Will keep you updated.
**UPDATED** Ellicott District: Early voting starts today in NYS. The site located in our District is Ss. Columbia-Rigid RC at 75 Hickory Street. Early voting runs from Saturday, October 24, 2020 – Sunday, November 1, 2020 with the hours of:
Monday-Friday Noon-9pm
Saturday-Sunday Noon-6pm
However, you can vote at any of the 37 locations in Erie County during this time.
**UPDATED**
A federal court has upheld the extension to October 31st. Today is still a good day to fill out your form.
Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census. It takes less than 10 minutes to be counted. It helps bring the necessary resources into our communities and schools for the next decade.
https://my2020census.gov/
For those that live around which is currently called Pilgrim Village, there is a virtual community meeting scheduled for this Thursday at 6pm. Login credentials are in the flyer below.
You can watch today’s Council Meeting here
To review the agenda and follow along, visit the Council web portal here: http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=2108
It was truly an honor to stand with the FB Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity as we celebrate the construction of two homes on Rose Street. Since Council President Pridgen learned about the concept of a land trust and the importance it has to a neighborhood that faces gentrification, it is imperative that we focus on opportunities that allow the community to stay in their community. This project is just the first of many projects that the FB Community Land Trust will embark on, and it’s a great first step. Thank you to the Office of Strategic Planning, Habitat for Humanity, and the Fruit Belt community and stakeholders for making this a reality.
You can watch today’s Caucus meeting here
Caucus Meeting for the session of 2020 SEP 01. An agenda for the meeting can be found at www.buffalony.gov/meetings
Yesterday, Common Council President Darius Pridgen stood with his colleagues in government to officially dedicate Dr. Rhonda Ricks Way on her actual birthday.
Council President Pridgen says about Dr. Ricks that he'll always remember her as bold, daring and fearless.
"Rhonda was all of that without apology," Pridgen said. "Some people feel like when you're daring and you're fearless, that you should have to apologize especially if you're a Black woman because they'll say you're an angry Black woman. She was not angry. She was audacious. She knew what she wanted to get done and she got it done."
Pridgen says some of Ricks' best work was done during her hardest times.”
Congratulations to her, her family, and the residents of this luxury affordable housing project that was her vision.
This week, Council President Darius Pridgen stood with colleagues in government for the groundbreaking of Mount Aaron Village. This is a $20 million project on the East Side of Buffalo that will provide quality affordable housing. Congratulations to Pastor Dwayne Jones and the Mount Aaron Baptist Church, and all of the partners involved.
On Friday, we stood with our colleagues in government to announce the Trailblazing Sign and naming of a street after a friend to the Ellicott District, Dr. Rhonda Ricks.
“Dr. Rhonda Ricks was one of those dreamers that could see the possibilities and endlessly worked until she accomplished those dreams .", said Council President Darius Pridgen. "Dr. Ricks deserves the naming of this new street, located in the middle of her dream project, as a lasting memorial to her hard work and dedication to this project, and to the City of Buffalo. We should all continue to work to accomplish our dreams, like Dr. Rhonda Ricks."
Yesterday. We stools with members of UFCW District Union Local One as they fight for the continuation of “Hereos Pay” and Mandarory Mask usage by customers in their stores. Frontline and essential workers shouldn’t be put in harms way without harms pay.
Yesterday, Council President Darius G Pridgen stood with ATU 1342 (Amalgamated Transit Union). The collective bargaining agreement between ATU and the NFTA has expired. Local 1342 has worked for 8 years with no pay increase. They have kept our city and county moving and deserve the increase.
We have been working for the last few years to get a professional study done on the sinkhole problems in the Fruit Belt. We are now moving on the Fruit Belt Subsurface Study, and the first informational meeting will happen virtually this Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm. The information to login is in the flyer below. Please share with any residents of the Fruit Belt.
Reminder Ellicott District: This Sunday is Bulk Trash pickup.
Please be aware of the following community meetings regarding the redevelopment of Pilgrim Village.
4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS
When:
Two Meetings Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Two Meetings Wednesday, July 8, 2020
*Two outdoor meetings on each day to offer safety for attendees.
* Social distancing rules will be followed.
* All attendees are required to wear masks.
I. Two Meetings Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Times:
Meeting I: 6:00 pm
Meeting II: 7:30 pm
II. Two Meetings Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Times:
Meeting I: 6:00 pm
Meeting II: 7:30 pm
Where: Fosdick Field in front of City Honors School
Free Parking in School Lot
OUTSIDE EVENT Large Tent with social distancing set up.
PLEASE REGISTER: *** Each meeting is limited to 20 people. ***
Please Email [email protected] to Register.
FACEBOOK LIVE: All Outdoor Meetings will be streamed on Facebook Live on the Pilgrim Village page. Your follow up questions can be emailed to [email protected].
One (1 )COMMUNITY CALL: Register to join a group call on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
DETAILS
• Please call on July 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
• Call-in number: +1 712-832-8330 Access Code: 8129881#
• USING your MOBILE PHONE: One tap mobile: +1 712-832-8330,,8129881#
• On the call, developers will provide you an overview of the housing development.
• Callers can ask questions.
When: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Time: 4 pm
You can watch our caucus meeting here. These are preliminary discussions before our Council Meeting tomorrow.
Please share and adhere to where to send your correspondence regarding the Police Oversight Committee on Thursday.
The comment period for the Thursday Police Oversight meeting has been extended to tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at noon.
In order to be put on the public record, please include your name and address. No anonymous messages will be considered and residents of the City of Buffalo get priority with all submissions.
To view all items for discussion, including new items from today's Council meeting, view our meeting portal:
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=2025
Watch today's Common Council meeting here
http://buffalony.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=2036
Happy Juneteenth from the Ellicott District! It's not our normal way of celebrating, but we are grateful that it was still observed virtually. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this video. #Juneteenth
Please be aware that Early Voting starts tomorrow. Ellicott District’s early voting site is First Centennial MBC 273 High Street. If you have not requested an absentee ballot, you have until June 16 to do so by mail or online.
Early voting begins at noon this Saturday, June 13, and runs until 6 pm weekends and from noon to 9 pm weekdays through Sunday, June 21.
For hours and locations, go to https://elections.erie.gov/Early-Voting.
For more information, call 858-8891.
In light of the recent events, Council President Darius G Pridgen introduced these three resolutions that will be voted on at tomorrow’s Common Council Meeting. You can watch tomorrow’s meeting at 2pm at the Buffalo Common Council FB page.
You can watch the Special Session of the Council regarding the City Budget now.
Special Session for the Budget
Join the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. for their mask, food, and testing event today, starting at 12pm at Niagara and Hudson Streets. Grateful that everyone is doing their part during this pandemic.
Today, Council President Darius G Pridgen was joined by the families of Mark Croce and Douglas Jemal, and Mayor Brown to announce the sale of Statler City to Mr. Jemal.
As stated today, this jewel of a building is receiving another caregiver and the next visionary for this structure. Congratulations to the development teams and to the City of Buffalo.
Watch today's Common Council Finance meeting going on live now.
The Council discussed several key budget issues at its Finance Committee. The agenda for the meeting is available at www.buffalony.gov/meetings
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Happy Juneteenth from the Ellicott District! It's not our normal way of celebrating, but we are grateful that it was still observed virtually. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this video. #Juneteenth
Council update with Council President Darius G Pridgen. National grid is making improvements in the Ellicott district. Like and share this video with other constituents.
Buffalo Ellicott District Council Update with Council President Darius G Pridgen
Council Updates with Council President Darius G. Pridgen - Ellicott District
Archway Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
Back to School Event
Stop the madness basketball tournament going on now!
Operation Slumlord Presser
Join us for the 3rd Annual Stop the Madness Basketball tournament! Call the office to register 716-851-4980. Like and share this post!
Council President Darius Pridgen’s remarks from People Inc. Construction Kick-off event
Michigan Ave Archway groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for Buffalo Forge site
Listen to the remarks made by Council President Pridgen during the dedication of the new Buffalo Police & Fire Headquarters on Thursday. This move translates to a safer and more efficient Buffalo.
Ralph Wilson Foundation Announcement at LaSalle Park
Remarks after Concerned Clergy of WNY meeting with Law Enforcement
Ellicott District Back to School Event
Surrounded by other clergy and community members and groups, this is video from after the Emergency Community Meeting in the Fruit Belt. Council President Darius Pridgen and Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes address the media about the discussion.
Ground breaking for Northwest Bank
Awesome time at Roswell Park Peloton. Roswell Park does an amazing job with cancer research and treatment and is located in the Ellicott District! Words by Dr. Candance Johnson, President/CEO of Roswell Park and Council President Pridgen.
Here are remarks from our Councilman Darius G Pridgen at the Unveiling of Jesse Clipper Square on Memorial Day. He talks about the teamwork that went into creating “Jesse Clipper Square” in the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. This is another great location to visit in the Ellicott District! #greatplacetoworkliveandenjoy
Join Ellicott, Lovejoy, Masten and University District for the Stop the Madness Basketball tournament 2018.
Go Bills!
Let’s Go Buffalo!!! Buffalo Bills Rally!! We! Will! Go! All! The! Waaaayyyyyy!!!”’
Swearing in of Council President Darius Pridgen for another term!
Healthy Buffalo initiative which one of the Ellicott District staff members had a chance to attend the pop-up clinic.
Interview with Apostle Fredrick Gelsey
Senior Halloween Fun!
Council Updates September 2017 with Council President Darius G Pridgen and Summer youth interns
Council Updates with Council President Darius G Pridgen and guest Keyon Lee (Keyz YA Favorite Author).
Ellicott District day with Council president Darius G Pridgen and Mayor Byron Brown
Online Computer Repairing Services
Sweet AveMartin Luther King, Jr. Park Buffalo
98 Martin Luther King ParkBuffalo Fire Dept. Rescue Co. 1
1223 Jefferson AveBuffalo Fire Department Truck 6
1229 Jefferson AveBuffalo Fire Department Engine 21
1229 Jefferson AveNew York Army National Guard - Buffalo,NY
27 Masten Ave65th Detachment, 10th Area Command, New York
27 Masten Avenue
Town of Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center
1 Pool Plaza
Medaille College Student Government Associati
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo Fire Department Truck 6
1229 Jefferson Ave
UB Global Health Scholars Track
77 Goodell St, Ste 240
Erie County Democratic Committee
671 Seneca Street
Western New York Regional Council
95 Perry St, Ste 500
NFTA Transit Authority Police Department
1404 Main St
