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Scotty McCreery's Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show Raises $5K

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:30:38 +0000

Scotty McCreery raised $5,000 with his ‘Beacon Theatre Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief’ concert, which took place at the historic venue in New York City on November 23. The ‘Water Tower Town’ singer graciously donated a portion of ticket sales for the event to disaster relief following the horrific destruction that took place in New [...]

Hurricane Sandy Visits The Genesee Valley [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:15 +0000

One of my favorite local places to visit is Letchworth State Park. My father took me there many times when I was growing up so I have a ton of great memories of Letchworth. I think anyone who lives in Western New York and has not been to Letchworth really needs to go there and see this jewel of nature that we are so lucky to have

Help Restore The Shore

Dean Of Country — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:40 +0000

Help us by joining the efforts to restore the state of New Jersey, the Jersey Shore and South Jersey following Hurricane Sandy with a multi-platform, community and charity focused campaign.Please click on the logo for more information on campaigns and initiatives. Be a part of the effort and help Restore The Shore.

Hurricane Sandy Telethon Performances [VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:59:17 +0000

In an effort to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, a bunch of singer/celebrities took to the stage and raised 23-million dollars for the American Red Cross in NBC's Hurricane Sandy; Coming Together Relief Benefit. The show featured performances by Billy Joel, Steven Tyler, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and more. If you missed the show, here are a few highlights.....

See Devastating Before and After Photos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:30:57 +0000

While many people took to Facebook bragging about how much booze they stockpiled and how Hurricane Sandy wasn't very strong at all, the following heartbreaking scenes were happening in other places. It's awful. To give you a better idea of the destruction, we've provided before pictures as well. In case you thought maybe people like to swim down FDR drive.

Trace Adkins Among Country Stars Trapped in New York City During Hurricane Sandy

Billy Dukes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:31 +0000

Hurricane Sandy crashed into the east coast on Monday night, and Trace Adkins was among a handful of country singers trying to stay safe in the Big Apple. Chely Wright and Billy Ray Cyrus also took to Twitter to describe what was happening as the 100-year storm flooded the New Jersey and New York coastline.

What WYRK Fans Say About Hurricane Sandy!

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:35:22 +0000

We asked our Facebook friends to describe Hurricane Sandy in three words — although, some couldn’t express what they were thinking in just three words. Here is what they said! Megan Riley: Although it might have been a joke to buffalo she damamged a lot of peoples homes, buisness and lives. So lets just be [...]

(More) Tweets From Country Stars About Hurricane Sandy

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:15:58 +0000

See what some country stars have to say about Hurricane Sandy! [button href="http://wyrk.com/hurricane-sandy-2012-country-artists-offer-prayers-warnings-and-jokes-as-storm-approaches/" title="Next: Country Artists Offer Prayers, Warnings and Jokes as Storm Approaches" align="center"]

The 10 Most Obvious Tweets From the Hurricane Sandy Twitter

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:35:51 +0000

It seems to be tradition that whenever a major hurricane is bearing down on NYC and the rest of the Eastern seaboard, memes and spoof Twitter accounts will invariable pop up. However, the funniest Twitter account for the Frankenstorm, aka Hurricane Sandy is run by Elijah Daniel and will keep you laughing long after the storm moves away from your area.

Not Even Hurricane Sandy Affects Guard Duty at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Dale Mussen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:00:46 +0000

Regardless of the weather, heat, cold, rain, snow or even hurricane, members of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” have guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since April 6th, 1948. Not even Hurricane Sandy changes that, or any hurricane for that matter.

The UPDATED Western New York Forecast [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:57:01 +0000

Here is Mike Randall’s Channel 7 forecast as of 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday.Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!

Amazing Coast Guard Rescue During Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:43 +0000

Perhaps you saw a few seconds of the amazing U.S. Coast Guard rescue of the crew of the HMS Bounty on the news. Here is a much longer version right from the Coast Guard of the daring rescue of the ship’s crew during Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew [...]

Send Us Your Hurricane Sandy Photos [PICTURES]

Brian Russel — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:30:24 +0000

We don’t know how much Hurricane Sandy will affect us here in Western New York – although some businesses and schools have already closed or postponed activities – but she’s already doing damage on the East Coast. The above photo is from our sister station in New Jersey, where they already have over two feet of flooding and over 100,000 [...]

Reporters Get Photobombed During Hurricane Sandy Coverage [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:23:54 +0000

Some people hear the word “storm,” and they head for the hills. Others hear it and decide it’s time to dance. Check out some of the best photobombs that have been taking place during the recent hurricane coverage. It’s normally not a good idea to ignore weather warnings; it can be very dangerous. But it [...]

Hurricane Sandy Buffalo-Area School and Business Closings

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:16:38 +0000

Preparing for the worst from Hurricane Sandy, many schools and businesses are closed for Tuesday (October 30). With the possibility for high winds and power loss, businesses are planning to close, as well as area schools. Click below for the full list, courtesy of our friends at Channel 7. [button href="http://www.wkbw.com/closings" title="School & Business Closings" [...]

Hurricane Sandy Could Make This the Year Without a Halloween — But Not at the Galleria of Treats

Joe Russo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:11:03 +0000

Thankfully, Western New York won't feel the full effects of Hurricane Sandy, but with wind gusts of at least 30 mph, there's a pretty good chance a lot of Halloween activities around Western New York may be postponed until the storm passes. Officials are most concerned about loss of power and possible flooding. The worst stuff arrives tonight (October 29), but according to the Weather Channel hourly forecast, the wind will die down considerably by tomorrow evening.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

Should We Cancel Halloween Because of Hurricane Sandy? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:59 +0000

As Sandy begins her move toward Western New York, many activities will be affected. As fate would have it, Halloween will fall in the middle of her madness. So the question is, should we cancel or move Halloween? If it was Christmas, would we even be asking this question? We’ve had some severe storms in [...]

As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed. But people aren’t giving up. Numerous larger stores in the area are doing their best to [...]

How to Prepare For Possible Effects of Hurricane Sandy

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:30 +0000

Having listened to Channel 7′s meteorologist Mike Randall, there is a pretty good chance that high wind and rain could cause downed power lines and outages in Western New York. Here are five steps to take prior to the approaching storm. Secure all outdoor items like patio furniture, garbage cans and portable basketball nets. Anything in [...]