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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 [...]

'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 [...]

Newtown, CT Brings New Meaning To A Favorite Song [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:07:33 +0000

Rob Thomas sings a song called “Now Comes The Night”. I’ve loved the song for years. I’ve even envisioned it being my “wedding song”, for when I finally dance with my husband. Last Friday’s tragic events made me hear this song a different way. My heart sends it to each and everyone in Newtown….and to [...]

'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 [...]

Sign Our 'To Newtown, With Love' Card at the Galleria!

Brian Russel — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:29:01 +0000

What can you do when your school, your family and your neighborhood has been torn apart? Money won’t help, and time may heal some wounds. But love and support will help get you through. That’s why we’re sending a giant card “To Newtown, with Love”. Let’s send support and just let those affected by Friday’s [...]

To The People Who Protect Ours Kids Every Day — Teachers, Thank You

Brian Russel — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:23:05 +0000

So the tragedy on Friday in Newtown, Connecticut has had everyone thinking. Which is good. Obviously we are thinking about these poor kids, their parents, their siblings and everyone else that is directly affected. We’ve also been think about the heroes. The teachers. I received a 5-minute automated message in my voicemail at home from my kids’ [...]

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.