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Watch a Video and 50 Cents is Donated to Ronald McDonald House

 Watch a Video and 50 Cents is Donated to Ronald McDonald House

Each day I will write about something that a person can do to help others. I want to show that we can help others without having a lot of money or time. I feel strongly that we all have something that we can offer. The things that I write about will usually not take up much time or require large donations. I love the daily Ways To Save. This can be a Ways To Give.

 

Day 137: 

 

Action:  Watch a Video

Time Needed:  Only A Few Moments

Requirements:  The Internet

Cost:  Nothing, sponsor pays for donation

 

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Buffalo Faces Federal Lawsuit from Free Speech Activists

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.

WNY Music Industry Spotlight: Damon Bodine

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.

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Grisanti Bill That Moves Buffalo School Board Elections To November Passes

Senator Mark Grisanti (R-60) today announced that the New York State Senate has voted to pass Bill S.2478A officially moving the Buffalo School Board Elections from May to November. The Bill will amend the education law to also create a timeline for the electoral proceedings in the future, extend the term of the current members until the last day of December rather than June, provide for future terns to run from January to December and stagger the terms of the Board. The goal of this bill is to increase voter participation and lessen the costs associated with the election process.
 

Police ID Young Woman Killed in Shooting

BUFFALO, NY - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place early Sunday morning at 659 Minnesota Avenue.

According to police, a male and female were leaving a party around 1:20am when they were shot.

The 23-year-old female, Samantha Cothran, did not survive. Cothran was a 2007 graduate of Buffalo's Nardin Academy. She attended Fisk University in Nashville. 

The male victim, in his 20's, is expected to be okay.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 847-2255 or Text a Tip at (716)847-22255 or e-mail the department at www.bpdny.org .

J. Fitzgerald Group Creates Medical Specialty Brochures for UB Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

J. Fitzgerald Group Creates Medical Specialty Brochures for UB Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

J. Fitzgerald Group, an international advertising and marketing agency based in Lockport, recently created a complete series of brochures that detail all the specialties UB Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offers its patients.

JFG created a concept and theme for the brochure series to ensure consistency throughout, yet tailored to each medical specialty. JFG then wrote, designed and coordinated printing for each of the 10 brochures, detailing a specialty of the local orthopaedic group.

The brochures JFG created will help the doctors of UB Orthopedics detail the medical services they provide for all types of injuries and ailments, including shoulder, knee, spine and more.

Celebrating 10 years of client success, J. Fitzgerald Group is a full-service advertising, marketing, web design and research firm employing professional copywriters, designers and web developers with expertise in local, regional and worldwide markets.

Sisters Hospital Participates in New Obstetrical Program

Sisters Hospital Participates in New Obstetrical Program

Preparing for the birth of a baby can be a nervous time for expectant parents. They want everything to go well – especially the delivery. Catholic Health’s Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo were recently selected, along with four other New York State hospitals, to serves as a demonstration site for a special program to enhance obstetrical safety. Endorsed by the state chapter of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, MORE OB (Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently) is a comprehensive patient safety, professional development, and performance improvement program for caregivers and administrators in hospital obstetrical departments.