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Haunted Battleships of Buffalo ~ CNY Paranormal

Phil Nye — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:11 +0000

Buffalo Naval Park, located in Buffalo, NY, is notorious for their ghosts and hauntings. The Naval Park is home two three retired destroyers, the USS Croaker, USS The Sullivans, and USS Little Rock. All three ships are reported to be haunted, but it is the USS The Sullivans which has the most tragic history, and [...]

What Does an Exploded Money Dye Pack Look Like? [PHOTOS]

Eric Meier — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:45:18 +0000

A bank robbery earlier today in Buffalo gave us a fascinating look at what a dye pack looks like after a bank robbery. The HSBC bank branch on the ground floor of the Rand Building on Lafayette Square in Buffalo was robbed earlier today. Our Townsquare Media sister stations happen to be in that building and were [...]

Buffalo Pedestrian Hit By Car in Shocking Video

Eric Meier — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:34:20 +0000

It’s a jarring hit-and-run caught on tape by the Buffalo Police Department. Three pedestrians were struck by a car that veered onto the sidewalk. We’re happy to report that none of the pedestrians are injured. The accident occurred at the corner of Letchworth and Grant Streets near the Buffalo State College campus. View Larger Map

Anniversary of War of 1812 – Battle of Buffalo

Eric Meier — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:15:34 +0000

It was on this date in 1813, during the War of 1812, that British forces scored a victory over the Americans at Buffalo. The battle was a part of the Niagara Campaign which featured American forces invating British controlled Canada. By December of 1813, British forces where on the offensive on the New York shores [...]

Racial Tension High at Buffalo-area School After Use of 'N-word'

Eric Meier — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:47:25 +0000

Several members of the largely white Kenmore East girls basketball team have been suspected after a pre-game chant that uses the 'n-word.'
As first reported by our sister station, WBLK, the situation came to light after an African-American member of the team refused to join the pre-game chant. From WLBK's Chris Reynolds:

Buffalo Niagara Getaway – Today's Trip a Day in May Destination

Lite 98.7 — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:40:45 +0000

We know that the price at the gas pump grows every single day and that makes planning family fun getaways difficult. That’s why we’ve put together the The Trip A Day In May. We’ve got a fantastic, fun getaway planned for you and your family and all within an easy drive from Central New York. Today’s [...]