Memorial Day

Yahoo recently did a story about the 10 Best Road Trips in America.  One of the top ten was right here in Western New York.

Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer travel season and this year you won't have to go far to reach a top 50 getaway!  Niagara Falls has made a list of the Top Destinations for Memorial Day weekend.

Maria Shriver is not sitting around following her recent separation. She was seen dining with her children and friends in Malibu on Sunday night.

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Please take some time out from shopping, grilling, vacationing this Memorial Day Weekend to remember what Memorial Day is all about. The sacrifices made by those who are serving our nation, protecting us so that we can do all the "other things"...

It’s Memorial Day weekend, a weekend filled with parties, picnics and most importantly memorial services. We’ve all heard many times that freedom is not free and this weekend we all should take time to reflect on those great folks that have given their lives to fight for this great country and maintain the freedom that we all sometimes take for granted. Memoria...

The New 96.1 Joy-fm supports our troops and hopes everyone appreciates the sacrifices our military forces make for each and every one of us. We want to know who you are remembering this Memorial day? Leave a comment below and let us and all of our listeners know....

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor

Memorial Day Parades and Ceremony's for Monday May 30th 2011 1. Orchard Park Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - Will start off  at 9:00 am at the Orchard Park Library and ending at Veteran's Park. The event will be followed by the annual Breakfast at the Post.

Memorial Day in Buffalo is the unofficial start of summer.  Whether you spend the weekend with family or friends there are plenty of things to do in the Buffalo area. Here are our top five things to do this Memorial Day Weekend.

Townsquare Cares is a not-for-profit campaign created by Townsquare Media (the parent company of JOYfm, JACKfm, WYRK-FM and WBLK-FM) to help the families of military personnel who are currently deployed.

Because Memorial Day means a three day holiday weekend to a lot of people, we tend to forget it’s true meaning.  Please visit usmemorialday.org for a wealth of information about this important day of remembrance. Memorial Day should be observed: