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Watch Sandy Hook School Children Perform a Moving Rendition of 'Over the Rainbow'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:54:33 +0000

It's Tuesday, so you probably need a good cry. Here, watch this video. It's children from Sandy Hook Elementary performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on 'Good Morning America.' The kids recorded the song, with folk musician Ingrid Michaelson, at the home of former Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Christ Frantz.

Conspiracy: Sandy Hook Was A Set Up

Rob Banks — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:24:55 +0000

A Florida professor known for his fixation on conspiracy has came up with ‘facts’ that the Sandy Hook school massacre was set up by the government to promote gun control. He’s not the only one that thinks this either. Here’s why… Florida Atlantic University professor James Tracy has publicly raised the ridiculous idea that the Sandy [...]

Cuomo Close to Announcing Huge, New Gun Laws

Rob Banks — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:30:04 +0000

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, a shotgun owner, is pushing for New York to become the first state to push major new gun laws stemming from the events of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Today, he plans to propose plans to propose one of the country’s most restrictive bans on weapons.

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 [...]

Can You Take Much More?

Dale Mussen — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:51:00 +0000

It’s just not fair. Such a horrible tragedy just before Christmas. It’s hard to ignore. It’s everywhere – on TV, newspapers, the internet. 20 little kids and six adults murdered in a senseless crime. In addition to the families it left so many other victims including the young friends of the boys and girls who were killed.

'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 [...]

NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:57:56 +0000

The National Rifle Association went quiet after last week's shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and many have been wondering what the gun-advocacy group would have to say. On Tuesday, the NRA released an official statement:

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 [...]

Golden Retrievers Help Newtown Mourners Deal With Their Grief

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:05:01 +0000

There is nothing anyone can do to take away the pain the community of Newtown, Connecticut is going through right now. But a charity group from Illinois is using man’s best friend to provide a little comfort to those who are mourning the loss of life from last Friday’s mass school shooting. Lutheran Church Charities [...]

Justin Moore Turns Show Into Powerful Vigil for Connecticut Shooting Victims

Megan Pacella — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30:24 +0000

Justin Moore must have had a tough time concentrating on his show in Jacksonville, Fla. on Friday night (Dec. 14). After a national tragedy struck Newtown, Conn. when a young man broke into an elementary school and killed 27 people, many children, Moore had to stop and weep with America.

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.

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.

Sickness and Evil In Connecticut

Dale Mussen — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:18:59 +0000

Friday’s tragedy in Connecticut goes beyond talk of guns and gun control. It’s sickness and evil. It’s beyond comprehension how any human being could plot to execute young children – babies. We’ll probably find out down the line what twisted logic this guy had to go through with such a wretched crime. Now there’s a call for [...]

Life's Lessons Through Tragedy

Clay Moden — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:20:35 +0000

Friday was an emotionally draining day. My mother has been gone 16 year as of Friday and hearing what happened in CT has only made it all that much more difficult. I simply can not understand what compels people to act/do the things that they do and I certainly can not understand why any person [...]

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.

Listen to a New Version of Alabama's 'Angels Among Us,' Remixed in Light of the Connecticut School Shooting

Michael Scott — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:57:32 +0000

As we all try to make sense out of the Connecticut school shooting tragedy – not that I think any of us ever will be able to – we all look for things to help us cope. I put together this quick mix of 'Angels Among Us' by Alabama for you, in hopes it can help you deal with this traumatic event

Connecticut School Shooting: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:56:02 +0000

While details about Friday morning’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut are still trickling in, it’s clear that innocent lives were taken when a gunman stormed Sandy Hook Elementary School and began firing. The small town in the state’s southwest corner will be in the hearts of every American this weekend, including country music’s biggest stars.Â [...]