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The Big Splash Is On In MLK Jr. Park — Are Citizens Happy With New Development? [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:50 +0000

For some time there has been a lot of concern as to whether or not the splash pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park would be available to residents this summer. Well that question has been answered, and it looks like the splash pad will be set to open June 1! There were several reasons [...]

Buffalo Place Announces 2013 'Thursday At Canalside', 'Rocks Canalside' Summer Concert Lineups — Here's WBLK's Can't-Miss List

Angela Stefano — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:02:43 +0000

Canalside will be the place to be this summer! There will be 800 events going on over the course of these next few warm months -- including Buffalo Place's free Thursday at Canalside shows at weekend Rocks Canalside concerts.

Buffalo Place released the full lineup for their shows this afternoon (May 15), and you can be WBLK will be there. Here are our can't-miss picks!

Memorial Day 2013 in Buffalo — What is Open and What is Closed?

Angela Stefano — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:21:32 +0000

Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, will be on Monday, May 27, 2013. Here is a full list of what’s going on and what’s open and closed in Buffalo on Memorial Day. Banks (M&T Bank, Key Bank, First Niagara, Evans Bank): [...]

Best Summer Camps Near Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000

Summer vacation is almost here, and if you don’t have any plans for your children, consider summer camp! Whether your child is a basketball player or an artist – or maybe both! – there’s a camp for him or her on this list. Art with Artists Summer Art Camp: The Summer Studio 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo (716) [...]

John Boy — GEEsH Pt. 2 [FREE MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD / #IAMBUFFALO ARTIST SPOTLIGHT]

DJ Bandana Black — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:13:27 +0000

John Boy just released his newest mixtape entitled GEEsH Pt.2 and set the internet in a frenzy. Recently severing ties with Soulja Boy and SODMG, John Boy has a point to prove, that “He Doesn’t Need Soulja”, and so far, his point has been made clear with the massive support from the fans already for this release. [...]

Wale's Wild Journey To Buffalo [VIDEO]

Jazzy T — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:56:01 +0000

Wale’s tour bus just pulled up in Buffalo! Watch his totally turnt-up journey to the Queen City! Click the vid and “unmute” below to watch Wale’s Vine clip, “Coming To Buffalo”. Wale is more than a talented rapper — he is a funny guy! Check out his other 10-second clips featured on “Your Week In [...]

Feature Friday! PrevYou, "Already Stars" [AUDIO]

ADRI V — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:06:47 +0000

Every Friday on The Go Getta Mix, we will feature an artist that is truly gifted, talented and working hard to turn their dreams into a reality — a Go Getta! PrevYou, a.k.a. Paseon Jones, represents new music, a new vision and versatility by a mixture of should, hip-hop, and street elements for a good [...]

The Cicadas Are Coming!

Todd Anderson — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:38:08 +0000

If you think crickets are annoying…wait until the cicadas get here…THEY’RE COMING!!!!! NO NEED TO PANIC…WATCH THIS!!!

Will Mario Get The 10-Carat Ring Back? [HOT TOPIC TUESDAY]

Jazzy T — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:45:48 +0000

Guy proposes to girl. Girl accepts his ring as a promise to marry him. Now guy is suing his ex-fiance for $785,000 for breaking that promise!! Will the court side with the Buffalo Bills’ Mario Williams? Hear what the Queen City had to say on this Hot Topic Tuesday! Let’s hope Buffalo Bill Mario Williams’ [...]

Today — Buffalo School Board Elections

DJ Ed-Nice — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:46 +0000

Every three years, six seats on the board come due for election. Like Todd talked about yesterday, routinely only 5 percent of the eligible people in Buffalo vote — yet it seems like 95 percent of people complain about things. For years, I’ve heard people complain about how horrible the Buffalo Public School system is. [...]

Buffalo Bills '$100 Million Dollar Man' Mario Williams Wants His $785K Engagement Ring Back!!!

Todd Anderson — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:28:46 +0000

The ‘$100 Million Dollar Man’ wants his SUPER $785,000 RING back! Mario Williams’ engagement to Erin Marzouki has been called OFF, and Mario is demanding his ring back. According to numerous news reports, Williams is saying that Marzouki agreed to give the ring back if the relationship ended. Who does that????? Who gives someone an engagement [...]

Like to Hike? Check Out Western New York's Hiking Hot Spots!

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:34:35 +0000

No matter if you’re just starting out or have been hiking for years, there’s a trail for you! The weather is finally nice, and if you’re reading this guide, you probably have more ambition than I do and actually want to leave your couch this summer. There’s always a good chance you can find some [...]

WBLK's DJ Big Rob Named Red Bull Thre3StyleU DJ Battle Champion!

DJ Big Rob — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:30 +0000

(Video shot and edited by Keith Wiliams of Immaculate Nights) I was recently given the opportunity to compete in the Red Bull Thre3StyleU Competition in my hometown of Buffalo, the only Red Bull #3styleU in Western New York. Here is my set that won first place, naming me Buffalo’s No. 1 Party Rocking DJ. The [...]

Why Is There Poor School Board Voting Turnout In Buffalo?? [VIDEO]

Todd Anderson — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

Is there an explanation for the lack of VOTER TURNOUT in Buffalo regarding school board elections? Buffalo has an EMBARRASSING record of traditionally posting a 5 percent VOTER TURNOUT rate when it comes to school board elections. Is it because parents DON’T CARE or DON’T KNOW? Comment below! Here are some new reports regarding the school board vote [...]

'Play Streets' Hits Buffalo! [VIDEOS]

Josh — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:08:13 +0000

Over the weekend, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the issue of obesity kicked off in Buffalo. “Play Streets” shut down a portion of Manhattan Avenue and loaded up the street with tons of events that promote exercise, eating healthy and disease prevention. The program targets kids, hoping to teach them healthier living at an [...]

Check Out DJ Logo, May's Go Getta Mix Feature DJ!

ADRI V — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:55:46 +0000

Hey Go Gettas, every month I have the great opportunity to feature a new DJ on The Go Getta Mix! Check out this month feature DJ, DJ Logo! Follow him! Twitter: @WhoIsDJ Logo. Instagram: @DJLogo Are you a DJ and feel you got what it takes to get in The Go Getta Mix with me? [...]

Feature Friday! Kyria's New Single "Frito Lay" [AUDIO]

ADRI V — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:08:44 +0000

Every Friday on The Go Getta Mix, we will feature an artist that is truly gifted, talented and working hard to turn their dreams into a reality — a Go Getta! This week’s Feature Friday artist is Kyria Born Marcea Kyria Stephens in Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., Kyria was virtually bred in the spotlight. When he [...]

Together We Can Save Kindergarten in WNY!

Jazzy T — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:17:05 +0000

The Niagara-Wheatfield school district is re-considering cutting its Kindergarten program after receiving an ear full from concerned parents and teachers, but not without help from taxpayers. Check out the full story inside… As you may remember from this week’s #HotTopicTuesday, the Niagara-Wheatfield school district was considering cutting Kindergarten. The community’s voice was heard on Wednesday night [...]

Intern with Jazzy T!

Jazzy T — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:10:34 +0000

I am looking for an amazing new intern to help produce the “Jazzy T In the Afternoons” radio show and blog. Details inside! In the year 2000, I got my first internship in the entertainment industry. Within four months of hard work and dedication, I was hosting my own radio show on the no. 1 [...]

Introducing The New Buffalo Bills!

Todd Anderson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:15:29 +0000

Not only have the Buffalo Bills drafted the guy who many football critics say is the #1 quarterback among the lot of QBs in this year’s draft…this guy is 6’5″ tall, strong, fast, African-American, Bruce Smith’s godson, and a REAL QUARTERBACK…ALL NEW ATTRIBUTES FOR THE BUFFALO BILLS!!!! I’m a Cincinnati Bengals fan…but I have suddenly NOW become a [...]