This was too gorgeous not to post or take a picture of. #Sunset #NewYork #WesternNewYork #LakeErie

Post Action Review for Riley Gaines in #WesternNewYork:

The action at Gaines speaking at a #SUNY institution happened last night. There was a large contingent of protestors present, and #NFJBGC has a few individuals there, to provide a security role in case it was required.

Thankfully, it was not, however, one protestor was arrested at the event, unaffiliated with the NFJBGC. She was released and issued an appearance ticket.

This action was noticeably smaller than the last one, but, we figure that was because Gaines is a much smaller figure, known in fewer circles. And, the UB community was essentially left on its own for response to the fascists arriving this time.

And of course, all the fascists who showed slunk away at the end up the event, hiding their faces, and being confronted with boos from everyone. Just as they should be.

Solidarity;

Niagara Frontier John Brown Gun Club

"I cannot remember a night so so dark as to have hindered the coming day" - Captain Osawatomie John Brown

Post Knowles follow up:

The Niagara Frontier John Brown Gun Club organized a number of people for security and first aid needs at the demonstration for the Knowles event on University at Buffalo North Campus.

We did not telegraph what we were organizing, in preparation for the event, due to legal concerns on the campus.

We had no more than 10 individuals that evening who were ready in case fascists decided to try the #FuckAround part, and we were ready to assist them in #FindingOut, if the need arose. Additionally, there were a few who were on standby. Thankfully, the need never arose.

We had close to 25 people ready to provide first aid skills, which again, were only needed in minor capacities (Cold weather injury prevention and hydration needs, mostly). Not all 25 were affiliated with the NFJBGC, however. We would like to thank the #Buffalo #StreetMedic teams who were on site, as well as several of our #anarchist comrades who are otherwise unaffiliated.

The fascists ran scared after the event, as they should, and prior to the event, they did their damndest to hide their faces in shame.

Aside from the fascists being platformed and protected by the State, we think, all around, the #WesternNewYork community can call this a #Win

Solidarity.

"Caution, Sir! I am eternally tired of hearing that word caution. It is nothing but the word of cowardice!" - Captain Osawatomie John Brown

A bit of the walking route for today's #monochromemonday

#Photography #WesternNewYork #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography

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A commute six winters ago. I’m sitting in traffic on a bridge over the expressway (490) into downtown Rochester. This is during a snowfall. The backed-up traffic on the left is heading into the city. I don’t miss driving when the roads are bad (I now work 100% from home). We also have not had any significant snowfall yet this year. It’s late January and this is Upstate New York. Something is definitely “off” with our weather this year. #snow #WesternNewYork #RochesterNY

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Most accurate depiction of me when late November roles around in #WesternNewYork , knowing the environment will become my greatest enemy for 5 whole months