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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Candy No One Likes is Making a Comeback No One Asked For
Necco Wafers -- which haven't been available for the last two years to the relief of children worldwide -- are ready for production once again.
This Image is Causing Android Phones to Crash
And it doesn't have to do with malware or a virus or anything -- instead it has to do with the wide range of color present in the image.
New Cidery Coming to Hamburg
The approved plans call for construction of a 2,720-square-foot multi-level cider manufacturing operation, the installation of up to four tanks, and plans for operating a seven-room Airbnb, which will be located on the second floor of the building.
Here’s What Beauty Experts Predict For Summer 2020 Makeup Looks
Hint, it's a lot of eye makeup.
Buffalo, If You Have A Mosquito Bite Definitely Don’t Do This
Summer isn't all sunshine and beers on a patio. With the warmer weather, the bugs come out to play too. So what to do when you get a mosquito bite?
Local Lawmaker Pushes For Permanent Open Container Law in WNY
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, bars and restaurants have been allowed to serve alcohol to-go. One local lawmaker is looking to make that permanent.
Flyover Salute To Honor COVID-19 Heroes in Southern Tier This Weekend
There's something special about seeing a flyover salute, and you'll get another chance to see one over the Southern Tier on Saturday.
Val Townsend Talks Moving Forward This Summer [WATCH]
As the stay-at-home orders in WNY wear on, a lot of focus is shifting towards making sure that those who are on lockdown maintain not only their physical health, but their mental health as well.
In that light, our Val Townsend spoke with Valerie Nowak, CEO of Harmonia Collaborative Care, about what t…
In that light, our Val Townsend spoke with Valerie Nowak, CEO of Harmonia Collaborative Care, about what t…
Don’t Accidentally Throw Out Your Stimulus Payment
Americans are accidentally throwing out their stimulus money because they look like junk mail.
Do UV Light Sanitizers Really Work?
While hand-washing and laundering clothing, along with using bleach-based disinfectants are proven to destroy coronaviruses, there are some surfaces that are tricky to clean with a wet wipe or washing machine.
We Tried Making Disney’s Mickey Beignets at Home
Usually you have to head to Disneyland or Disney World for these. Not anymore.
East Aurora’s Fisher Price Releases ‘The Office’ Little People
East Aurora is roughly 240 miles away from Scranton, but the cast of "The Office" imagined as Little People could be making their way to your desk soon.