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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Taste of Buffalo Looking For Poster Design from Local Artists
All local artists are being invited to the table to compete for the chance to create this year's Taste of Buffalo poster.
Here’s How Much More Bills Tickets Will Cost Season Ticket Holders
After a season of not going to games -- going to games next season will cost Buffalo Bills season ticket holders more.
Mom Posts Hilarious Night Cam Video of Sleeping With a Baby
One mom decided to find out why she wasn't feeling so refreshed after a night's sleep and let the house's security camera run while she slept with her baby at her side.
Here’s The IRS Phone Shortcut To Getting a Human On The Line
It's tax season and while you can get most of your questions answered and processes completed online, sometimes you need to get a hold of a person.
Springtime In The Country Announces Dates At Hamburg Fairgrounds
Add another WNY tradition to your calendar.
Construction Begins on Lancaster’s New Business District
This week construction begins on the first phase of a $12 million plan to revitalize the Village of Lancaster's business district.
I Used This App To See What I Was Like As A Baby And WHOA
There's a new app that lets you see a recreation of what you might have looked like -- brought to life -- in that moment the photo was taken.
Here’s Why You Need a Buffalo Travel Agent When You Finally Take a Vacation
In the pre-COVID era, I was more than happy to cruise the internet for my own travel deals, thinking that agents went the way of landlines.
Buffalo Bride Has Hilarious ‘First Look’ Wedding Photos [VIDEO]
One Buffalo bride knew a surefire way to calm any pre-wedding jitters was with a little laughter.
Where Has Buffalo’s Shark Girl Been?
There's one Western New York celeb you won't be sitting next to anytime soon, and it's because she's a "touchy subject."
Here’s Why There Were So Many Corgis in East Aurora This Weekend
East Aurora is the epitome of Western New York cute and quirky.
And things got even quirkier -- and cuter -- on Sunday at Knox Farm State Park
And things got even quirkier -- and cuter -- on Sunday at Knox Farm State Park
Popular Buffalo Festivals Planning To Return This Summer
Two popular Buffalo festivals are making plans to return this summer, after having been canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.