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R. KELLY NEWTOWN TRIBUTE!

Todd Anderson — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:55:31 +0000

All I can say is that THIS IS PHENOMENAL!

PS22 Sing in Honor of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims

Scott Shetler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:17:05 +0000

The children of Staten Island choir PS22 are known for their adorable covers of pop songs, but they're going to touch a lot more hearts with their latest performance. In a new video, the choir performs the official school song of Sandy Hook Elementary School in remembrance of the 20 first-graders and six staff members who were killed during the school shooting there on Dec. 14.

Our 'To Newtown, With Love' Banners Are Off!

Angela Stefano — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:08:43 +0000

It was a little cold this morning, but thank you to everyone who met us in Niagara Square — Mayor Byron Brown even stopped by! The banners are all packed up and ready to head off to Newtown, Conn. this afternoon. From everyone at 92.9 Jack FM, WBLK, 96.1 Joy FM and WYRK — THANK [...]

TOY GUNS FOR CHRISTMAS?

Todd Anderson — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:08:00 +0000

In light of the tragic event that took place last week in Newtown, CT and Christmas upon us…you would think there’d be more talk about GUN CONTROL relative to TOY GUNS and Retailers selling toy guns this Christmas! Have you heard of any retailers banning the sale of TOY GUNS this Christmas season…even out of [...]

'To Newtown, With Love' — Day 2 Photos + The Final Step

Angela Stefano — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:22:24 +0000

Five banners. Let’s repeat that again: FIVE BANNERS!!! By our (admittedly not perfectly scientific) calculations, that means you guys filled 100-plus square feet of space with your messages. In two days. Buffalo, we knew you’d come through, but seeing the final results — five giant banners scrawled with so many thoughts and prayers — is [...]

'To Newtown, With Love' From Buffalo — See Photos From Day 1

Lady K — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:02:18 +0000

We want the people of Newtown, Conn. to know that we share their sorrow and wish them well. From the looks of things, know they will! Above are just a few pictures from yesterday’s (December 18) time at the Walden Galleria, where WBLK, WYRK, 96.1 Joy FM and 92.9 Jack FM are working together to [...]

The Voice: Tribute To Newtown

Lady K — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:52:50 +0000

The tragedy in Newtown, Conn. has affected the whole nation, and we are coming together as a union to let those parents and families know they are not alone in their grief. The United States stands as one in these hard times in all aspects, from our own efforts at Townsquare Media in Buffalo to NBC's The Voice.

Rick Ross Sends Prayers to Victims of Connecticut School Tragedy at Radio Christmas Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00:28 +0000

While Rick Ross was performing at Power 106's annual Cali Christmas Concert on Friday (Dec. 14), he took a moment to reflect on the senseless tragedy that happened earlier in the day at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn.

Westboro Baptist Church to Protest Newtown Funerals; Internet Retaliates

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:09:13 +0000

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for protesting the funerals of U.S. armed servicemen and women, announced that they plan to picket the upcoming funerals of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This did not go over well on the Internet.

Faces Of Sandy Hook Elementary School

Jazzy T — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:24:14 +0000

My heart dropped when I came across the photo of 6 year old Ana Marquez-Greene who who fatally shot at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday morning. Ana looks a lot like my own daughter, who will start elementary school next year! This blog takes a look inside Ana's story and a photo gallery of her fallen teachers and classmates.

Morgan Freeman Reaction to Sandy Hook Tragedy a HOAX!

Elva Aguilar — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:47:20 +0000

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, many of Hollywood's biggest names have come forward with words of wisdom and condolences.

Over the weekend, a quote attributed to Morgan Freeman reacting to the media's sensationalism of the tragedy went viral on Facebook and Twitter. But despite the quote having some truth to it, it has been discovered that the quote never came from Freeman.

To Newtown, With Love — A Townsquare Media Buffalo Effort to Help Heal Sandy Hook

Angela Stefano — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:47:01 +0000

Since news broke of Friday's (December 14) tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., so many people -- at our studio, in Buffalo and across the country -- have been asking what they can do to help. And while nothing we can do will ever really be enough, we want to help Buffalonians show their support for our East Coast neighbors.

PRESIDENT OBAMA HATRED!

Todd Anderson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:55:15 +0000

Racism is one thing...but this is even hard for me as an African - American in 2013 (might as well be) to believe. The story below speaks for itself...I'm speechless!

CLICK THE URL BELOW FOR THE FULL STORY:

http://deadspin.com/5968935/take-that-nig

Police Provide New Details on Newtown, Conn. School Shooting

Joe Student — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:43:09 +0000

During a Sunday news conference, police said the gunman in Friday's school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. possessed much more ammunition in addition to the rounds he used to kill 20 children, seven adults and himself. Authorities also responded to a phoned-in threat at a church near the scene of the tragedy which has left the small New England town shaken and in a state of solemn mourning.

Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

Would Gun Control Have Prevented The Connecticut Shooting? [AUDIO]

DJ Supreme — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:53:30 +0000

With the craziness of the Connecticut Elementary School Shooting. It raises a big question would gun control help to deter or stop the random acts of violence that seems to happen every couple of months ? I compiled the audio of some of the best responses from The Only Night Show That Matters. What do you think is it to

27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:25:43 +0000

NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the school, where he killed 20 children and six adults, before killing himself.