Radio DJ. College professor. Mom. Host of "Because I Said So". A single working mom of two lovely little boys (2 and 7), 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 the Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellors Award winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live back with my parents and my kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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If You Have An Old Roku, Netflix Won’t Work
If you are using an older model Roku streaming device to watch Netflix on your TV, soon the app won't work on that device.
Fortnite Black Hole Over – New Season Is Here
Much to the shock and horror of every middle schooler in the nation, over the long holiday weekend, popular video game Fortnite went dark -- black hole dark.
If You Filed For A Tax Extension – Today Is The Deadline
If you requested an extension on your 2018 tax returns, your six months are up -- today is the deadline.
Every Parent Needs One Of These (And Then A Chiropractor)
What parent hasn't been forced into a game of horsey? Well, saddle up, now you can play horsey in style.
You Can Get A ‘Joker Frap’ From Starbucks Secret Menu
It might not be on the official menu, but Starbucks will make you a frappuccino in the spirit of the film, "Joker."
JC Penney Hiring 165 Seasonal Workers
If you're looking to pick up some seasonal work ahead of the holidays, J.C. Penney will be hiring 165 workers in its western New York area stores.
New York First State to Require Tampon Ingredient Labelling
New York state will become the first in the country to require ingredient labelling on boxes of tampons.
Data Shows Everyone Prefers Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Science can now settle the question of "what is America's favorite candy?"
Pancho Billa Immortalized on The Simpsons
Eagle-eyed members of the Bills Mafia spotted the image of Pancho Billa in the background of this week's episode.
Can You Fly If You Lost Your Photo ID?
Let's say you were in Nashville over the weekend for the Bills game, and you dropped your wallet in a honkeytonk.
Three Buffalo Pizzerias Named ‘Best Pizza in America’
We all know that Buffalo has the best pizza, but now the rest of the nation is clued in too.
Maryvale Schools Installing Vaping Sensors in Bathrooms
In the coming weeks Maryvale Schools will install sensors that can detect if someone is vaping.