A newly-engaged working mom of two (soon to be three) lovely little boys, I'm curious about the people, places and things that make up the world around us. I love working out and spending time with my boys; and I am as likely to tear up a karaoke stage as to deliver a dynamic lecture in the classroom. I am also a former Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellor's Award-winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live with my fiance and our kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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Watch Iroquois Teacher’s Kids Quarantine Song Parody [VIDEO]
Iroquois teacher Melinda Harvey's kids posted this video on Facebook -- a quarantine-themed parody of "Memory" from the musical Cats.
Auto Insurance Companies Refunding Premiums
Without a doubt there’s a lot fewer cars on the roads right now, which means fewer accidents. Some car insurance companies are now refunding customers a portion of their premiums.
Fantasy Island Season Pass Refunds Will Be Issued
Here's good news for Fantasy Island 2020 season ticket holders -- you will be getting your money back.
Free Access To Mental Health App Headspace For New Yorkers
There's a lot for New Yorkers to feel stressed and anxious about right now, and in an effort to support mental health services for residents, meditation app Headspace is making their premium content available for free.
Governor Announces Private Student Loan Relief For New Yorkers
Governor Cuomo announced that he reached a deal with private major student loan services, like Navient, Nelnet, and others to also defer collections, waive late fees, and not report negative numbers to credit agencies.
We Tried It: Cool Whip Easter Eggs [VIDEO]
I saw a video floating around Facebook a week or so ago, that showed a way of dyeing Easter eggs with food coloring and Cool Whip, so I had to try it.
Put A Chocolate Baby Yoda in Your Easter Basket From Sweet Jenny’s
If you're looking to support a local business during the coronavirus outbreak, Sweet Jenny's is still offering some of the coolest items for your Easter basket in western New York, and you can get it via curbside pick up.
106 Things To Do While Quarantined in WNY
We're all in this together -- inside our own homes. So here's 106 different things to do while we all ride out the COVID19 quarantine.
How To Make A No-Sew Face Mask From Lularoe Leggings
The CDC is now recommending that all people wear a face mask in public. Here's a way to make one using old Lularoe leggings, no sewing skills required.
Target Now Limiting Customers Inside Stores
In an effort to help shoppers maintain social distancing measures while out shopping, Target announced they will begin limiting the number of customers allowed inside stores at one time.
Create A Covid-19 Time Capsule With Your Kids
It's the creation of a team of teachers, and aims to get your child's perspective on the coronavirus pandemic and life in quarantine during the age of social distancing.
Home Depot Limits Shoppers During Coronavirus Outbreak
Home Depot has changed their policy about how many shoppers are allowed in its stores during the coronavirus outbreak.