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Where Did These Balloons Come From? [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:44 +0000

[onescreen item="5075893"] Now that the weather is warmer, lots of people are spending time outdoors! Our studios are in the Rand Building in downtown Buffalo, so we have a birds eye view of Lafayette Square — and earlier today, I saw this fun group of people in bright green shirts partying down there…and then they [...]

Buffalo's Heating Up! 10 Local Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:33 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start date of the summer season, Buffalo is heating up. The Queen City has been soaking up the sun as graduations continue, and many have started [...]

Joy FM's Pennies From Heaven Collection — Helping Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Angela Stefano — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:01:47 +0000

Those who have had a loved one pass away are often looking for small signs that the person is still with them and watching over them -- like pennies found in odd places or at important moments.

The next few days, weeks and months are going to be important moments for those in Moore, Okla. devastated by Monday's deadly tornado, filled with recovery, rebuilding and healing. And we want our listeners to be the ones sending those small signs of hope.

Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 P.M. Tonight!

Brian Russel — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a serious thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. for all of Western New York. If you have outside activities, please be aware. The thunderstorms will be scattered but could generate hail. [button href="http://961joyfm.com/buffalo-weather/" title="Western New York Weather Radar" align="center"]

Camping Spots in Western New York

Angela Stefano — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:21 +0000

With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan that staycation camping trip with your friends and family. There are numerous campsites in the local area with breathtaking scenery and and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy. Here are a few of them. Allegany State Park 2373 Allegany State Park [...]

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

Angela Stefano — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:32 +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): [...]

Vote Now — Western New York's Cutest Baby, Top 20!

Angela Stefano — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:01:05 +0000

This is it! We’re down to the “Top 20″ in our Western New York’s Cutest Baby contest. Check out the photos of our final finalists, then cast your vote in the poll below. You may vote once per day from now until noon on Wednesday, May 22. (Friendly reminder: You MUST be a Joy FM VIP to vote; [...]

Earthquake In Western New York — Did You Feel It?

Brian Russel — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:37 +0000

What was that around 9:45 this morning? No, you weren’t imagining it. It was an earthquake. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Ontario, Canada was felt across upstate New York. Canada’s government agency that monitors earthquakes says the quake occurred at 9:43 a.m. Friday about 13 miles northeast of Shawville, Quebec, about an hour’s drive outside Ottawa. [...]

DJ The Wonder Dog or Luna The Polar Bear?

Laura Daniels — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:43:09 +0000

Like the rest of Buffalo (and a good portion of the rest of the world!) I’ve been following Luna’s time at the Buffalo Zoo. Sure, baby ANYTHINGs are adorable…but getting to see an amazing creature from its beginning stages, right here in WNY? We really are fortunate. Then of course came yesterday’s arrival from Alaska of [...]

Buffalo Place Announces 2013 'Thursday At Canalside', 'Rocks Canalside' Summer Concert Lineups

Angela Stefano — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:59:15 +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). Here's the lineup!

New Polar Bear Kali Arrives At The Buffalo Zoo [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:10:35 +0000

Kali arrived in Buffalo just after 5 this morning. Kali (pronounced Cull-ee) is an orphaned polar bear cub from northwest Alaska. She was rescued by a hunter in Alaska has arrived in Western New York. In time, Kali will be introduced to the zoo’s polar bear cub, Luna. Kali is nearly five months old and will [...]

Woo-hoo — Warm Weather in Buffalo! 10 It's-Almost-Summertime Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:50:04 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. It’s almost summer in the Queen City! Temperatures have been slowly climbing, and schools are starting to let out for the season. This means more of you are exploring outside and taking advantage of [...]

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) [...]

Pianos On Display In Buffalo For Summer 2013

Laura Daniels — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:46:52 +0000

A very cool brainchild of local singer/songwriter Mark Weber has finally hit the streets….along some very special opportunities to share music! Mark was in studio with me this morning to talk about his project that takes old, run-down pianos, re-habs them to playing condition, paints them and puts them on display throughout Buffalo for all [...]

Buddy Nix Steps Down As Buffalo Bills GM

Brian Russel — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:44:11 +0000

After just over three years as the Buffalo Bills General manager, Buddy Nix has stepped down. Nix will remain with the team in a new role as special assistant. According to ESPN, Nix said: “I’ve made this decision to step away from the general manager’s position because I feel it is the right time. By [...]

Western New York's Cutest Baby — Final 50, Group 1 [POLL]

Angela Stefano — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:52 +0000

Joy FM is searching for Western New York’s Cutest Baby! Take a look at this group’s photos, then vote for your favorite in the poll at the bottom of this page. (You must be a Joy FM VIP to vote; if you're not one yet, sign up now!)

Western New York's Cutest Baby — Final 50, Group 2 [POLL]

Angela Stefano — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:41 +0000

Western New York's Cutest Baby — Final 50, Group 4 [POLL]

Angela Stefano — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:39 +0000

Western New York's Cutest Baby — Final 50, Group 5 [POLL]

Angela Stefano — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:37 +0000

Western New York's Cutest Baby — Vote Now For The Final 50!

Angela Stefano — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:34 +0000

The votes have been counted, and now it’s time to narrow the field of Western New York’s Cutest Baby contestants from 400+ to the “Final 50″! Browse through the galleries below, then click the button beneath them to go vote for your favorite baby. Like last round, you must be a Joy FM VIP to vote (if you’re not [...]