BUFFALO, NY - Family and friends gathered Tuesday night on Minnesota Avenue to pay tribute to 23-year-old Samantha Cothran, the young woman who was shot and killed there early Sunday morning.

According to police, Cothran and 22-year old Joshua Parker were leaving a party at 659 Minnesota Avenue at 1:20 a.m. when they were both shot. Parker survived and is recovering from his wounds.

Cothran was a 2007 graduate of Buffalo's Nardin Academy, as well as a 2011 graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn. where she studied chemistry.

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.

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).