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UB South Campus: Coffins & Remains Turn Up

Submitted by Ron Plants, Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:03pm

   A contractor working on a project to replace a sewer line at the UB Souith Campus made a rather gruesome discovery as crews found traces of skeletal remains and old wood from coffins.

   UB officials say the remains were found in mid March near the Clement Hall dormitory under the on - campus Clement Street which runs parallel to Bailey Avenue. UB archaeologist Dr. Doug Perrellio was called in to help supervise the removal of the remains which were then transferred for burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

   UB Associate Vice President of Communications Joe Brennan says it was not a big surprise to the university. Brennan says the current day UB South campus actually sits on land occupied by the Erie County Poor House back in the 1800s. Poor people and those with mental illnesses actually lived and died there.

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Tickets on Sale Now For Wines in the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

Submitted by The Buffalo Zoo, Public Relations Coordinator
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:38pm
Tickets on Sale Now For Wines in the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY – Limited tickets are available for Wines in the Wild, a wildly popular fundraiser that benefits the Buffalo Zoo’s Adopt an Animal program. This summertime favorite will take place on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Buffalo Zoo. Both the Zoo’s Pro Zoo Board and Women’s Board are planning a wonderful evening for this year’s event, sponsored by Bank of America, 2Find Your Home, Volkswagen of Orchard Park, 97 Rock, Classic Hits 104.1, Fox 29, MyTV and Buffalo Spree.

For only $40 pre-sale (sold through July 24) or $50 at the door, your ticket includes a variety of food and dessert items, wines and beers, as well as some great services provided by specialty vendors. Other highlights include a basket auction, silent auction and visits with some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Guests MUST be at least 21 years or older.

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Buffalo Faces Federal Lawsuit from Free Speech Activists

Submitted by Maryalice Demler, Anchor
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:27pm

BUFFALO, N.Y.--  A man who claims he was ordered by Buffalo Police to leave the Italian Festival last summer because he was handing out religious material and talking about his religious beliefs, is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.

Watch Buffalo attorneys Michael Risman of Hodgson Russ and Steven Cohen of Hogan Willig debate the merits of this lawsuit in the video player above

The Alliance Defense Fund is filing the suit on behalf of Gregory Owen.  The ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys that defend the right of people to freely live out their faith

Mr. Owen claims he was peacefully sharing his faith on public streets and sidewalks in the Hertel Avenue area during the annual festival when he was confronted by police and threatened with arrest.

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Tour Central Terminal This Summer: History & Architectural Tour Schedule

Submitted by Marty Biniasz, Press Release Buffalo
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:33am
Tour Central Terminal This Summer: History & Architectural Tour Schedule

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for guided history and architectural tours of the landmark Buffalo Central Terminal. Beginning Sunday, May 20th and continuing until Sunday, October 7th, the public will have ten opportunities to experience the grandeur of this unique historic site.

2012 public guided tour dates are: May 20th , June 10th, June 24th ,July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th, August 19th , September 2nd, September 16th and October 7th (Tower Tour Day Only).

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Pegula Puts Up Greenbacks For Greenspace

Submitted by Pete Gallivan, Reporter
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:47pm

BUFFALO, N.Y.- The momentum is growing at Buffalo's inner harbor. Work continues at the Donovan Building to transform the structure into a new hotel and law offices. The heavy equipment is rolling on the old Aud block, recreating the historic canals. And across Marine Drive, the people continue to flock to the water. Last year, about 400,000 turned out for events and recreation, organizers expect those numbers to grow to 650,000.

Today another step ahead as Sabres' owner Terry Pegula donated $120,000 to put in sod on three city-owned parcels between Canalside and the First Niagara Center.

Sabres President Ted Black said "it will be a wonderful front door for this area, for the Sabres and the entire community."

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Buffalo Fire Air Supply Truck Involved in Accident

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:06pm

BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Firefighters had to come to the aid of one of their co-workers Tuesday morning.

Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield tells 2 On Your Side that Buffalo Fire was responding to a call on Main Street around 9am when their air supply truck collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Elmwood and Chippewa.

WEB EXTRA:  Click here to see a photo gallery of the accident.

That collision caused the truck to hit a third vehicle before rolling on its side.

Commissioner Whitfield says no one was seriously hurt and that everyone was going to the hospital to be checked out.

No word yet on what caused the accident. 

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WNY Music Industry Spotlight: Damon Bodine

Submitted by Tammy Beckman, Getthebuzz716 by Tammy Beckman
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:16pm
WNY Music Industry Spotlight: Damon Bodine

A&R stands for Artist and repertoire  they are known as the liaison between artists and the record labels some of the duties include finding talent, overseeing the recording process as well as being involved in the marketing and promotion. In the past it was the A&R execs that were known to have a huge impact on music scene. In today’s digital music climate with new forms of digital distribution and declining record sales the duties of A&R are taking on non- traditional roles. 

I caught with Buffalo native Damon Bodine who works in NY as A&R for Fearless Records for an interview.

Getthebuzz716: Tell me how you got started in the music business?

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