WBLK-FM (Buffalo, NY)

WBLK is an FM radio station that focuses on urban contemporary music and is licensed in Depew, New York. It broadcasts to Buffalo, Western New York, and the Niagara Region, extending its reach into parts of the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The station features a variety of music styles, including hip hop, R&B, urban contemporary gospel, and soul.

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#362376

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#80743

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Speeding Tickets Now Automated In New York Work Zones, All Eyes On The Road

5 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

If you get caught speeding on any of these 20 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 Sunday, June 1, and Friday, June 6, 2025. New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180-E allows for automated speed monitoring in certain construction zones around the state.
Countries New Yorkers Are Urged To Avoid Due To Safety Risks

6 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

New Yorkers should avoid traveling to these 8 places under threat of detainment, violence, and even death. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs has issued dire warnings regarding international travel. The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories for citizens. Travel advisories are assigned levels numbered 1 through 4. A level 4 advisory is the most severe, which advises, "Do not travel,""This is the highest advisory level due to life-threatening risks.
This New York Sandwich Shop Named Best In State

6 days ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

Looking for the best sandwiches in NY? You might want to check out this spot. There's nothing like a good sandwich! It is a basic type of meal, but it can be elevated to a delicacy. A great sammy starts with the bread, which is the foundation of it. Choosing the wrong bread could ruin the whole thing. Once you've picked the right bread, the world of possibilities opens up.
Win Tickets To See Dave East At The Showplace Theatre

1 week ago | wblk.com | Ed Nice

So far this year, we have had a pretty good lineup of concerts, events, and shows all over Western New York and Southern Ontario. Events of all types and genres have hit the region, and it has kept people quite busy over the last few months. From an amazing sold-out show featuring the Queen of R&B, Mary J. Blige, to country superstars like Kane Brown, we've had some great entertainment so far.
Party Past 2 AM At Bars In These Counties In New York

1 week ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

If you like to party until the wee hours, these counties in New York are for you! Unlike some states, New York doesn't have a unified "last call" time for its bars and restaurants to stop serving alcohol. Of course, there are some very conservative counties, but others are more lenient. The counties listed below permit bars and restaurants to serve liquor past 2 am, which is a common cut-off time in New York and other states nationwide.
29 People Were Arrested In Niagara County This Week

1 week 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, 38 people were arrested in Niagara County.
The Oakk Haus, Buffalo's Newest Nightclub, Is Opening Up

1 week ago | wblk.com | Ed Nice

The nightlife scene in Buffalo and Western New York has taken several hits over the last couple of years. Since the height of the pandemic, we've seen several bars, clubs, and pubs shut their doors in downtown Buffalo and all over the 716. Some of the places that have shut their doors have done so for good reason; others not so much. However, from massive fights in strip clubs to the closure of historic music venues, Buffalo is no longer the same party city it once was.
Massive News For Kids Getting FREE Pizza at New York State Pizza

1 week ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

It seems like it is a childhood staple and the tradition is still happening, at least here in New York State. Do you remember when you were in school and after you read your Summer books you would get a certificate for a free personal pan pizza? For a little bit, the BOOK IT program went away in New York State and that was mainly because all of the Pizza Huts were going away. Now, they are back and in New York State and the BOOK IT! Program is back at Pizza Hut.
Loophole Allows Minors To Legally Drink Alcohol In New York

1 week ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

It's almost summertime, which means cookouts, house parties, concerts, beach days, and plenty of good times. With fun often comes alcohol, right?! Minors under the age of 21 are legally allowed to drink in New York, thanks to a loophole in state law. According to the New York State Department of Health,"More than 8,050 New Yorkers die each year due to excessive alcohol use, shortening the lives of those who die by an average of 24 years.
Great News For New Yorkers! Trump's Tariff's Blocked

1 week ago | wblk.com | Yasmin Young

There is good news for New York families who have been struggling to make ends meet. Trump's retaliatory tariffs have been slapped down! The American economy has been in shambles since the new administration took over the White House, and part of that is due to Trump's tariffs. His trade war has been detrimental to U.S. consumers and businesses and seems to serve no real purpose other than to allow him to power trip on our allies and other countries taking part in the global economy.