Yasmin Young

Radio Personality at WBLK-FM (Buffalo, NY)

I to make you laugh, love & live!! I music, giving back, fashion & healthy living! Available for Pop Culture commentary, hosting & DJing!

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Articles

Get Ready, New Yorkers, Summer's About To Turn Up The Heat

2 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

I hope you're prepared to suffer! It looks like New Yorkers are gearing up for a pretty miserable summer. Maybe it's climate change, maybe New York is the new hell. The Old Farmer's Almanac makes predictions for each season in each region, and New York's isn't looking real appealing. While I have always hated New York (Buffalo to be exact) winters, I do love the "mild" summers. By mild, I mean compared to the infernos of the southwest and south.
This Is The Most Famous Food Brand From New York

2 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

New York is an old state. Europeans discovered what would eventually become New York in 1524. The Dutch made the first land claim in 1609. Prior to the colonization of the state, the land in the New York area was home to many native tribes.
14 People Were Arrested In Allegany County

3 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

Police in Allegany County were busy this past month. There were 14 people arrested. One of those arrests is a high-profile crime in which two New York State Police Troopers were injured. Two parents were arrested yesterday, June 15, 2025, in neighboring Stueben County. According to the Wellsville Sun, a person saw a baby crawling out of a second-story window on the roof. Bath residents, 38-year-old Joseph R. Bennett and 30-year-old Destiny E.
New Law May Ban Popular Kitchen Item In New York

3 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

New York lawmakers have been pretty busy when it comes to banning items that pose a threat to residents and the environment. In recent years, plastic bags, plastic to-go utensils, food with red dye, and single-use hotel toiletries have been banned or had strict rules placed on their use. Now, lawmakers have their sights set on a popular kitchen utensil that makes cooking easier but may be toxic. Even the federal government has gotten into banning things that pose threats to New Yorkers' health.
Get Automatic Speeding Tickets On 18 New York Roads

4 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

If you get caught speeding on any of these 18 roads in New York State this week, you will get an automatic speeding ticket. There are work zones where drivers will be automatically fined for speeding between today and Friday, June 20, 2025. New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180-E allows for automated speed monitoring in certain construction zones around the state.
What If Your Tax Dollars Could Give Inmates A Hotel Stay Instead Of Prison Time?

4 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

You might be surprised by how much taxpayers spend daily to house and provide for inmates in New York State prisons. When you see the cost, you might realize other options may be more economical to deal with non-violent, lower-level crimes. Let's put it this way, you could stay in a pretty nice hotel or even take a cruise for the daily cost. As of June 1, 2025, there are currently 31,182 incarcerated individuals in custody at New York State's 42 facilities.
If You See a Bus in New York With This Signal Call 911 Right Away

5 days ago | wyrk.com | Yasmin Young

There's a little-known safety feature that bus drivers can activate in an emergency that the public needs to know about. Every once in a while you stumble across some important information while scrolling through social media. This week, between videos of people exploding balloons filled with shaving cream and footage of rude customers getting kicked out of restaurants I found some information that is very useful and could save a life.
A Fresh Start In New York: The Path To Sealing Your Criminal Record

6 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

If you have a criminal record that is stopping you from getting opportunities, there is hope in New York State. As long as you meet certain criteria and follow instructions, you can get your criminal records sealed. Keep in mind that there is a legal difference between having your record expunged versus having it sealed. According to LawInfo,Once your record is sealed, only qualified agencies and law enforcement, including federal, state, and local agencies, can access it.
29 People Were Arrested In Niagara County This Week

6 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

Police in Niagara County spent the past week arresting people accused of crimes. Niagara County is made up of quite a few cities, towns, and villages, including the City of Lockport, the City of North Tonawanda, the City of Niagara Falls, the Town of Lewiston, the Town of Lockport, the Town of Wheatfield, and the Village of Youngstown. Last week, 41 people were arrested in Niagara County. A crime to highlight in Niagara County this week is a charge of child sexual abuse.
Health Code Violations In Niagara County Last Month

1 week ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

Niagara County has published a list of restaurants that had health code violations during their latest inspections in May. Foodborne illnesses are a reality here in Western New York. Sadly, some restaurants aren't concerned with the health and safety of their customers. That's why it is so important to support the restaurants that passed their health code inspections. Within each county, there are food inspectors who visit restaurants and other places that prepare food, like churches and schools.