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0:00vision or have another print disability which makes reading holding a book or turning your page difficult or impossible. The content is copyrighted by the respective publishers. For more information please visit us on the web at nfradioreading.org. Hello, this is Susan and for the next hour I'll be reading from the September 8th issue of the Buffalo Criterion on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. In local events the Fall Fest brings festive fun to Canalside on September 26th. A chill is in the air Buffalo and Canalside is ready. Worcester New Yorkers can embrace the new season and all that comes with it at Buffalo Waterfronts Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 26th.

1:05Fall Fest 2026 is presented by citizens with support from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Free activities for the whole family will run from 10am to 4pm. And the lineup includes Story Times and Giveaways by Barb's Book Buddies. Many Driving Range by first T of Western New York where kids can test their golfing skills. Go Yoga with River Road Ranch and Suma Kara Yoga. Bounce House, live music on the boardwalk, vendors and food and beverage options including 716-Syps, Nemus Cafe and Smoors by Nicole. Citizens is proud to support experiences that strengthen community connections and make our

2:08region far more vibrant for everyone, said Ted Smith, upstate New York citizens president. As presenting sponsor of Fall Fest at Canalside, we're honored to help create a free family-friendly event where residents can come together, celebrate the season and enjoy Buffalo's iconic waterfront. Investing in opportunities that bring people together is one of the many ways we demonstrate our commitment to Western New York. While the event is free to attend, a $5 kid ticket guarantees a pumpkin to decorate and a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield big with trinkets and activities. In addition, the first 300 purchasers of a ticket will receive a voucher

3:08for one free skating admission and rental for the ISAC Canalside this winter. Courtesy of Rich Entertainment Group, our EEG. Tickets can be purchased at Fall Fest or in advance online. Canalside has become a vibrant community hub where people come together to celebrate, stay active and enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's waterfront throughout the year, said Michael Ball, Vice President of Community Affairs, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Highmark is thrilled to support programming that fosters connection, wellness, and a sense of belonging from summer fitness activities and winter skating to seasonal favorites like Fall Fest. We're excited to help bring another season of memorable family-friendly experiences to our community. Fall Fest attendees can also enter

4:17to win additional prizes from our EEG's portfolio of businesses. In the first 500 children to enter the event will receive an exclusive child-friendly EEG giveaway. More details can be found at the Fall Fest website. Next we have an article entitled The Beautification of Lynette Nettie Zheng Jennings. This is written by Frank Guist. St. Martin De Porre is a Peruvian friar who lived during the late 16th and 17th centuries, who was known for his extraordinary humility and charity he cared for the sick and distributed

5:17food to the poor. Many miracles were attributed to him during and after his lifetime. He was beautified in 1837 by Pope Gregory, the 16th and canonized in 1962 by Pope John the 23rd. St. Martin De Porre is recognized as a patron saint of black and mixed race people, Barbers, Inkeepers, Public Health Workers, and those seeking racial harmony and animals. Last week St. Martin De Porre's Roman Catholic Church was filled with an extraordinary outpouring of love for a very special woman. Lynette Jennings, affectionately known as Nettie, was suddenly called home to take her place beside her Heavenly Father. Hundreds of people gathered

6:22for standing room only for the funeral service at the church in Nettie loved so deeply the service could only be described as a people's beautification. A heartfelt celebration of a woman whose life was defined by faith, love, leadership, and service to others. Few people are blessed to receive such an overwhelming demonstration of affection and respect. Nettie's sanctuary at St. Martin De Porre's was the place where she poured out her art and soul serving her church and community with unwavering devotion. Lynette Jennings transitioned into eternal rest on August 15th, 2026 at the age of 75. Born on August 1st, 1951 in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the

7:28late Dolores J. Hopkins and Edward Jennings. Throughout her life, Nettie was a beacon of grace, strength, compassion, and vibrant devotion. A proud native of Buffalo, Nettie was educated in the Buffalo Public Schools. She later earned her bachelor's degree from Empire State College and a master of science degree from college. Her academic accomplishments laid the foundation for a distinguished career devoted to community leadership and human services. Her professional service included leadership positions at Bethel Headstart and Eri Negra Area Health Education Center. Through her work, Nettie helped strengthen families, support children, and create opportunities

8:28for people throughout the community. At the center of Nettie's life was her lifelong commitment to the Roman Catholic faith. As a dedicated parishioner of St. Martin De Porre's Roman Catholic Church, her service was unmatched. She served the church with distinction and numerous capacities, including as chairperson of the Finance Committee. Her passion for workshop uplifted the congregation while her wisdom, experience, and study leadership benefited the entire parish. Nettie also served as grand lady of the Knights of Peter, Clever, Ladies and Zillery, court number 94, where she exemplified leadership, sisterhood, faith, and service within the Catholic community. Her faith was not something she practiced only on Sundays. It guided every act of kindness,

9:35leadership position she accepted, and every person whose life she touched. Nettie lived her faith openly, demonstrating through her actions what it truly means to serve God by serving others. Like St. Martin De Porre's Nettie understood that genuine faith is expressed through humility, charity, compassion, and service. It was fitting that so many people gathered at the church, bearing his name to celebrate a woman who embodied those same principles. Lennett Nettie Jennings leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith, love, leadership, and community service. Although her earthly work has ended, the seeds she planted will continue to grow in the lives of countless people she inspired. She was loved deeply respected greatly and will be

10:42remembered always. Mr. Lloyd spoke about the generations of African American men and women who were the uniform, all branches of the military before him. Because when I put on that uniform, I was never walking alone. Mr. Lloyd also noted that in our military history, there were sacrifices. Patriotism and courage was made. These African Americans fought for freedom while sometimes being denied freedom themselves. They defended democracy abroad while fighting discrimination at homes. And Mr. Lloyd, discrimination has played a major role as to why some Black veterans never achieved their potential. Mr. Lloyd stated that not every veteran reached their full potential.

11:44Some were denied opportunities, promotions, not allowed to serve in certain areas, special ties, and potions which led to discouragement. And some left the military. We remember all those who served when the military was segregated. We remember those who broke barriers. And we remember those who were, and still are famous, such as the 54th Infantry Regiment, Harlem Hell Fighters, the 6th Triple Eight Postal Patilion, and countless others whose names will not be recorded in history. Mr. Lloyd concluded his speech by saying, may God bless our African American veterans and those who continue to serve this country today. May God bless the United States of America. Ms. Phoebe Davis performed the National Anthem

12:46and a song entitled, Joshua Fodd, the Battle of Jericho, as a tribute to the service men and women. Finally, Ms. Oransom thanked the volunteers in the community. Janetta R. Cole, post-24 members. Junior Ratsy, the Erie County Sheriff's Department, Buffalo and Erie County Library Book Mobile, the Alzheimer's Association, and the local veteran administration for coming out to show their support. The next article is entitled, Report, NYPD Specialized Units Keep Making Unconstitutional Stops, Mainly on Black and Brown New Yorkers. This was written by Shannon Schaeffer's Amsterdam Newstaff, reporter for American Corps Members. A new report by the NYPD,

13:53Federal Monitor, has placed NYPD's Specialized Units Under Renewed scrutiny. The report filed in Federal Court last week found that these units continue making unconstitutional stops, risks, and searches at elevated rates compared to the rest of the department in 2025. In spite of a high level of training, the units failed to meet all but one of the constitutional compliance benchmarks set by the Monitor. 91% of those stopped were Black or Hispanic, and 88% were Black or Hispanic men. The report focused on the NYPD's neighborhood safety terms and ST, Community Response Teams, or CST, and Public Safety Teams, or PST. These units engage in

15:00proactive policy and high crime areas, making largely self-initiated stops of people suspected to be engaging in criminal activity. The units date back to 2022, when they were introduced by former mayor, Eric Adams, though the New York Police Department's deployment of controversial specialized units goes back further. The NSTs are tasked with seizing illegal guns, and the CRTs were officially focused on quality of life issues, but now engage in proactive policing, like NSTs, the Monitor reported, or PSTs were disbanded in November of 2025 with some officers transferred to NST units. Since the 2013 Federal Court ruling found that the NYPD's

16:09staff and Frisk practices were unconstitutional, the Federal Managership has been overseeing the Department's use of staff and Frisk. This report is the fourth in the last three years that has raised concerns about constitutional violations by specialized units. The Department is well aware of the compliance issues it faces, wrote, Monitor, Myelin, Dennerstein. These compliance benchmarks have long been known to the Department as have the problems contributing to the NYPD's failures. It is time for the Department to take ownership of its issues and solve them. Overall, the Monitor found that 83% of stops, 69% of Frisk's and 62% of searches conducted by specialized units in 2025 were lawful,

17:17and the Monitor had set compliance requirements at 85% for stops, Frisk's and searches by the third quarter of 2025 and 90% by the end of 2025. The only time the NYPD met their goal was for stops during the third quarter of 2025. In comparison, patrol officers and officers in other non-specialized units had lawful compliance rates of 94% for stops, 83% for Frisk's and 79% for searches during 2025. The Monitor also found that the NYPD failed to audit the stops made by its CRT officers between 2023 and March of 2026, violating court orders. A Department's spokesperson

18:23did not respond to the specific findings in the report but said that the Department would be reviewing it. The NYPD has gone from over 680,000 reported stops in 2011 to less than 30% in 2025. There is still more work to be done and the NYPD continues those efforts in collaboration with Federal Monitor and her team, the spokesperson said. The Legal Aid Society and the Legal Defense Fund reiterated their call for the units to be disbanded in response to the report. Karina TFT and Attorney at the Legal Aid Society said the report was disappointing but not surprising. This issue runs very deep and it's been going on

19:24a long time and we are far past the point of this needing to be corrected. TFT said, one of the most staggering statistics here concerns racial disparities, while there are periods where the total volume of stops being conducted by NYPD had decreased. The real constant throughout that time has been significant disparities in the volume of stops of black and Hispanic people. Charles McLearn and Attorney at the Legal Defense Fund said the racial disparities are indicative of a flawed policing model. Specialized units are deployed to high crime areas, on neighborhoods that often have predominantly black and brown residents and directed to make self-initiated stops. AM News recently reported on community concerns about neighborhood safety

20:32teams in a series on gun possession enforcement. It's really just exuberating the distrust between communities of color and law enforcement. People are actually being harassed on a regular basis when they're going to work or when they're going back to their homes or when they're leaving their homes. McLearn said also noting that the extensive training specialized units received has failed to stem these issues. It's just a testament to the fact that you can have all the training in the world, but that training is not necessarily a pinnacle and does unfixed a broken culture of unconstitutional policing. McLearn said going forward the monitor has set a benchmark of 90%

21:34lawful compliance for stops, frisks, and searches for the remainder of 2026. But McLearn says that Mayor Zohan Mammdani can and should take more significant action. We think it would be appropriate for the mayor's administration to step in and to make reforms as needed because we don't want to wait until the end of the year just to get a similar report. And I think that New Yorkers deserve better, he said. Tess said that to disbanding the units should be the minimum action taken and that a further accounting of proactive policing strategy is needed. I think the structure of self-initiated stops is what allows a lot of the unconstitutional behaviors to flourish, she said,

22:37even if the units ultimately were disbanded, we want to make sure that there is a deeper analysis of the problems that are driving the constitutional compliance here to make sure that we don't see the same issues just cropping up in another way with a new unit and different name. It is unclear what if any action the city will take in response to the report. The Mammdani administration said that it would be reviewing the report, emphasizing the importance of constitutional policing. The Mammdani administration believes that constitutional policing, justice, and public safety must go hand in hand. Spokesman Sam Reskin said, we are reviewing the report closely and will continue to ensure the police department

23:39keeps New Yorkers safe while upholding their constitutional rights. You are listening to a reading of articles and features from the Buffalo Criterion on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. Oh now it's going okay, wait a second. Next we have New York State Museum Marks 25th anniversary of September 11th attacks with new photography exhibition rarely seen artifacts and display and public programs. The New York State Museum today announced a new photography exhibition, a new display of rarely

24:40seen artifacts and a series of public programs to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Together these exhibitions and programs honor the lives lost, those who responded in the lasting impact of New York and the nation. Opening September 5th, 2026, witness to 9-11 is a new photography exhibition that explores the immediate response and aftermath of the attacks told primarily through the work of two New York daily news photographers Todd Macell and David Hanshu both were among the journalists who responded to lower Manhattan that morning unaware of what would unfold. In addition to documenting

25:41the attacks, Macell assisted when Hanshu was seriously injured and the collapse of the South Tower. Together their photographs capture both the devastation of the attacks and the extraordinary human response it follows. Photographs taken by Macell and Hanshu at ground zero are displayed alongside artifacts including Macell's Nikon camera. A damaged cast iron lamp post that had formed the western boundary of the World Trade Center complex and a fragment of fuselage from a Boeing 767 that was recovered by staff at the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. The exhibition will be on view through May 2nd, 2027. Witness to 9-11 serves as a compliment to the museum's long-term

26:48installation World Trade Center rescue recovery and response. The existing gallery which opened on September 5th, 2002 will be updated to include the Windbreaker worn by forensic specialist Brian G. String when he responded to the site. G. String, a member of the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, was in front of the Marietta Hotel when the South Tower began to collapse and was evacuated by boat to New Jersey. The jacket was recovered separately having been misplaced following the collapse. Museum director Jennifer Sonders said 25 years after September 11th, the responsibility to preserve and share the history of that day is more important than ever.

27:51For millions of New Yorkers, these events remain a deeply personal memory. For a growing generation, they are history understood through the photographs, objects and stories that have been preserved. The New York State Museum has a unique responsibility to safeguard that record. These photographs and artifacts bear witness not only to unimaginable loss, but also to extraordinary courage, service, sacrifice and resilience. By bringing these stories forward, we honor those who were killed, those who responded and all those whose lives were forever changed, while ensuring that the future generations understand the profound and lasting impact of 9-11 on New York and the nation. David Hanshel said on September 11th, 2001,

28:59photojournalists ran toward danger alongside hundreds of Fresky workers. 25 years later, we are suffering the same life-threatening illnesses as far too many first responders. We owe a big thank you to the New York State Museum for featuring exhibits over the past two and a half decades that assured not only that no one will ever forget, but that we will always remember the sacrifices of so many. Todd Macyl said, I could never have imagined that I would be rescuing the rescuers and that is what I found myself doing on September 11th. At the same time, I realized that many of my fire fighting and police officer friends that I had known had perished. I questioned myself as to why I am alive and the heroes were gone. It occurred to

30:05me that my surviving unscathed twice was no accident and that there was a deeper purpose. I had something more important to do and that was to tell the story, maybe this part of the newest testament. Nonetheless, I would swear to never forget. Brian G. Sring said, when forensic scientists look at the evidence, we try to reconstruct events from a quick snapshot in time. I could never have imagined that something a war on a day-to-day basis would face similar scrutiny and end up in a museum frozen in time. On September 11th, I was caught under the collapsing south tower and nearly killed. My last memory was trying to dive under a

31:05NDFDNY letter. Truck for cover to this day. I have no idea how I got from trying to dive under a fire truck on Liberty Street to where I was found or how I made it out alive. While I had a long and often difficult road to recovery, I was still more fortunate that many of the other first responders who were just feet from me when the south tower collapsed. In addition to the exhibitions, the Office of Cultural Education has scheduled a series of public programs throughout September. Next, we have deed theft victims fight a second punishment after scammers take their homes

32:07written by Karen Juanita Carrillo from Amsterdam News. Cloteld Wendy, so wide ago and attorney Michael B. Bailey, the second took over paperwork in the hallways of Brooklyn Supreme Court as Patrice Saadillo and Guzamo Kudrego Lugan. Brooklyn homeowners who felt relieved when courts confirmed their deeds had been stolen are now finding out that vindication is only half the battle. Even after fraud is exposed, they still have to spend time and money reclaiming property that's rightfully theirs. Many deed theft victims find that they still have to file motions at an affidavits,

33:11pay legal bills and spend days sitting in courthouse hallways trying to prove that the homes they bought fixed rented inherited or raised children in was actually theirs. Guazzo, Kudrego and Patrice and Cloteld Wendy, so wide ago, are still fighting to recover 406 East 21st Street in Flatbush, one of Brooklyn's properties tied to disparate attorney, Sanford Salney's decade-long deed theft scheme. The Brooklyn District Attorney's office said Salney targeted homeowners in foreclosure and falsely promised to help arrange short sales, but instead transferred deeds to himself or companies he controlled. In June 2025, Salney was convicted

34:18of stealing deeds to 11 Brooklyn properties. In November, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chong sentenced him to two and a half to seven years in prison and nullified the fraudulent deeds. But, Kudrego and the Swadagos are still fighting to regain their ownership of the flatbush property, which was sold even though it should not have been. They have been forced back to court to challenge the sale and defend against attempts to remove them from the property. Their other property, at 729 Albert Lane in East New York, was also part of the Salney case. Salney's conviction helped prove that his victims had been defrauded, but the court did not order

35:19him to return nearly 500,000 in rent. Prosecutors said he collected from stolen properties. Even now, his attorney is appealing his conviction. Alandee Le Grand says he is also fighting a deed theft case. This one involving property at 964 St. John Place in Crown Heights. The Amsterdam News is still reviewing documents in his case, Brooklyn says she has an emergency order to show cause with a temporary restraining order allowing her to return to her property last month, but local police would not allow her to reclaim her home. Instead, the police accepted the claims of other people who claimed they owned the property. And I left because I didn't want to be arrested because of what they were doing to us.

36:25She told Amsterdam News. They turn it on us like we're what do and has not independently confirmed all of his claims, but Le Grand insists the public record shows transactions that should have raised questions. They put a mortgage on the property and had a transfer on the whole property. Le Grand said they allegedly had a purchase of 50% interest in the property. Le Grand argues that many deed theft victims are pushed into representing themselves after years of paying lawyers. The judicial system is showing this systematic and problematic conduct which is happening to pros that against who can no longer afford lawyers, he said.

37:26Le Grand declaims that even when victims can afford to pay for an attorney, they later feel they weren't fully represented by them. Le Grand says he is putting together an event called Tracers, which stands for Transparency Resources Accountability Enforcement Resolutions and Strategic Solutions as a community roundtable for homeowners, advocates and officials to discuss deed theft, elder exploitation and ways to protect family property. The next roundtable is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th from 4 to 8. Organizers say invitations have gone to Peter S. White of the Mayoral Office of Deetthep Prevention and Edward Raymond of the New York City Sheriff's Department, though their attendances have not been confirmed. Vera Jones, who has been fighting

38:33to get back into her for a family home at 130 Green Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, says she had an emergency order to show cause with a temporary restraining order allowing her to return to her property last month, but local police would not allow her to reclaim her home. Instead, the police accepted the claims of other people who claimed they owned the property, and I left because I didn't want to be arrested because of what they're doing to us. She told Amsterdam News, they turned it on us like we're what do you call this? And throw us out. Jones said she tried to show the court order to the police. I said this is a judge's court order. She signed it. Look at it. She recalled. But in the end, she backed down. Now she says she is preparing to return to court on August 13th. Like the other homeowners, Jones is fighting over

39:40the meaning of homeownership in a city where stolen deeds can leave the victims paying the price. For information about Tracer's contact, stop Deetthepht. You are listening to a reading of articles and features from the Buffalo Criterion on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. The next article is Deet Napoli State Pension Fund valued at $309.7 billion at the end of the first quarter. The estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund was $309.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of the state

40:43fiscal year 2027 or excuse me, 2026 through 27. New York State Controller Thomas P. Deet Napoli announced today fund investments returned an estimated 6.12% for the quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund returned another strong quarter despite a host of factors including persistent inflation, higher energy prices and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Deet Napoli said our disciplined investment strategy is focused on on defecation, responsible risk management and long-term stability so that we achieve the fund's purpose of protecting the retirement security of our public workers, retirees and their families.

41:49The fund estimated value was $295.4 billion as of March 31, 2026, the end of the state's fiscal year. As of March 31, 2026, the fund had 39.4% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages at 22.9%, private equity at 14.3%, real estate and real assets at 14.3% and credit absolute return strategies in up to nistic alternatives at 9.1%. Deet Napoli's management of the fund has received praise from two independent reviews released

42:56in 2026. First, a statutory required fordissery and conflict of interest reviews of the fund released in January recognized the fund for its exemplary investment oversight, risk management and ethical governance. This review conducted by Weaver and Tidwell, LLP and required by state regulations is part of the reforms that Deet Napoli fought for when he became state controller to provide the public with a clear independent assessment of how the fund is being managed and where improvements could be made. This is what Weaver's review found. The fund operates under a strong governance framework with a rigorous system of internal controls and maintains

43:58a high level of operational transparency. Deet Napoli manages the fund with the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards and acts for the sole benefit of the retirement systems, members and beneficiaries. The fund has a great deal of focus on the fees applied to each individual deal and whether the proposed fees fall within prevailing market norms. The fund demonstrates a strategic asset allocation between public and private markets that closely align with its peer groups. Funds staff are knowledgeable and dedicated and manage the fund in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The Fidigiary Review highlights

45:00that the fund's high-funded status and conservative assumed rate of return put it in a stronger financial position to meet long-term obligations than its peers and is able to weather market volatility, the funded status was 96.8 as of March 31st, 2026. And now we have New York State Consumer Protection, provides guidance on how to buy prescription medication online. Increased use of online pharmacies can potentially create a risk for health and finances. Secretary Mosley, excess to safe and affordable medication is essential for all

46:05New Yorkers. While online pharmacies can offer convenience, it's important to be cautious and avoid fraudulent websites that can jeopardize both health and finances. The New York Department of State Division of Consumer Protection today warned about the significant rise in the number of consumers using online pharmacies in recent years, primarily driven by perceptions of convenience, lower prices and product availability. Despite potential benefits, there are significant areas of concern relating to these businesses, including the prevalence of fraudulent websites, on-licensed pharmacies, risk of receiving unsafe medication, fraud and identity theft as New Yorkers

47:06increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase medication. The Division of Consumer Protection offers key steps to avoid unsafe risks. Now what you need to know about online pharmacies, and online pharmacy is a pharmacy that operates over the internet and males prescribed medications to its customers. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA, there are approximately 35,000 active online pharmacy websites operating worldwide, a significant number of which operate in violation of state or federal laws and practice standards. Although government agencies and private organizations have worked hard to curb the illegal sale of prescription drugs

48:10online, the problem persists. To appear legitimate, these illicit online pharmacies use professional looking website designs, and they promote bogus testimonials and deep fake celebrity endorsements on social media and other websites, along with depictions of physicians or other medical professionals to create a false impression of credibility and trust while selling unnecessary, dangerous counterfeit or dis branded drugs, misbranded drugs. Risks involved with illicit online pharmacies. First we have unsafe medication. The FDA has warned that there are many unsafe online pharmacies that claim to sell prescription drugs, yet those problems may be counterfeit or illegally compounded

49:17medications. In October of 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the DEA, issued a public safety alert citing an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamines to unsuspecting customers in the United States. The FBI issued a similar alert in 2025 warning the public of fraudulently compounded drugs claiming to contain popular weight loss drugs that did not actually contain any of the claimed medication, had high levels of impurities or contained unsafe or unapproved drugs. Counterfeit and fraudulently compounded medicine can be harmful to your health

50:18as it may contain ingredients that cause serious health risks, harmful side effects, or ineffective treatment. Scams and identity theft. Online pharmacy scams often target expensive prescriptions that are in high demand or that insurance plans don't cover. By falling for their offer of a great deal or easy access, you may be setting yourself up for identity theft when entering your personal information into one of these fake storefronts. Illegal sites often exist to harvest personal financial and medical information for identity theft. Watch out for these online pharmacy red flags. First, medication that does not require a prescription.

51:20And next, a deeply, a deeply discontinued process or online pharmacies that do not have a license pharmacist to answer questions and concerns. And websites that do not clearly state that they will not share your personal information. What to look for when ordering from an online pharmacy? Licensing and accreditation. Verify you are purchasing prescription medication from a licensed online pharmacy. Online pharmacy shipping into New York State must register with a New York Board of Pharmacy. You can check here at eServices.nysd.gov-slash-professions-slash-beerification

52:21Search to confirm your preferred source is licensed, ensuring compliance with New York State, and federal laws for digital prescriptions and health and telehealth. Physical locations look for a typical US address and telephone number, not just an email address or contact form. Access to pharmacist, legitimate pharmacies must offer access to a licensed pharmacist to answer questions. Be sure to consult your own physician and obtain a prescription before starting any new drug. A legitimate online pharmacy will not sell medication without a prescription. Secure payment method. Legitimate online pharmacies offer the option to pay with a credit card,

53:21which offers better fraud protection. Privacy policies look for the privacy policies. They clearly say that the company won't sell your personal information. For additional information on how to buy medicine safely online, check out the FDA's B-Safe prescription and how to report fake online pharmacies report fake online pharmacies to the FDA Internet Pharmacy Task Force, the primary federal agency for reporting counterfeit fraudulent or unsafe internet drug sales at druginfo at FDA.HHs.gov or call 855-54337-84 to report a complaint against a pharmacist or

54:29pharmacy located in New York State. Contact the New York State Office of Professional Discipline Online or the New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection. And finally, we have 10 assets of black people by black press of America. Black parents support positive social identity and high educational expectations. Black parenting is about transmitting positive messages about children's culture, background heritage and identity and about holding children to high expectations related to their behavior and academic learning. This was adopted from the report Being Black is not a risk factor

55:30from the National Black Child Development Institute. One, 79% of black households have at least one parent who is employed. This is similar to white households, which is 80% based on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two, more black children live in households with a mother with a BA or higher degree, 22%, then in one with less than high school diploma, 13%. Further, almost 9% of black people over the age of 25 have a graduate or professional degree. Three, almost 80% of black families of preschoolers read to their children at least four times a week or tell a story. Early home literacy practices have a positive effect on children's early language and literacy and later reading achievement and school outcomes. Black parents support positive

56:36social identity and high educational expectations. Black parenting is about transmitting positive messages about children's cultural background, heritage and identity and about holding children to high expectations related to their behavior and academic learning. In line with aphrocentistric parenting, black parents emphasize values to their child rearing practices such as family, inter-connectiveness, independence, obedience, behaving well and respecting others. Three out of four black children are in formally early, or informal early care and education by the age of four and are likely to be in care before the age of one. Unfortunately, being in care does not guarantee that the care is affordable and of high quality and many black families and country difficulties related to the cost of care, meeting the eligibility

57:40requirements for child care assistance and the quality of care. Black children score high for cognitive skills at nine months. Black children have strong social skills, especially co-operation during play. Social emotional skills are positively associated with children's academic achievements. Black children show strong competency in this area, especially as it concerns emotional, regulation, attention and positive coping strategies. Black children have strong oral, narrative and storytelling skills that are part of their cultural roots and supportive of their learning. More black children ages three through nine are able to read words in a book compared to other children. Data from Boston, Massachusetts showed that 16% of black children are able to read words in a book. Furthermore, 38% of black children in this age group

58:46recognize all the letters of the alphabet. And 10 black students, fourth-grade reading proficiency has increased by 36 points since 1971. You have been listening to a reading of articles and features from the September 8th issue of the Buffalo Criterion. We read from the Buffalo Criterion Fridays at 8 p.m. Your reader has been Susan and thank you for listening. Coming up next in the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service with the New York Times at 9 o'clock is Discover Magazine at 10 o'clock with episode number eight of the tenant by Freedom McFaden. Stay with us for these readings and more. Radio Reading Mail is out of the large print program schedule to our listeners every other month. If you have not received a Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service large print program schedule in the mail, please call us at 716-821-5555.

59:52We will make sure that you receive one every other month. Hello, this is Mark Grire. For the next hour, I'll be reading from the September 10th.