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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The ‘Victor’ Cocktail, Perfect For A UB Hoops Party
To get your UB March Madness watch party off to a great start, you need a signature cocktail -- and we've got one for you.
Nashville Notes – Luke Combs Cleans His Cat Litter
"I was like, 'I can't have the cat's crap all over the house just because I have a couple songs on the radio.’"
Nashville Notes – Kane Brown’s Special VIPs
Kane Brown gave kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America the VIP treatment -- having them hang out before the show, joining him on stage, and doing meet-and-greets after the show.
Dollar Store DIY Dyngus Day Crown
You're probably well aware that pussy willows and squirt guns should be on your list of things to get -- but ladies, don't forget the crown!
Nashville Notes – Live Acts Announced For ACM Awards
Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, and Ashley McBryde have all been added to the list of performers for the ACMs.
‘Shampoo Bandit’ Nabbed By Niagara Falls Police
Niagara Falls police have caught the "shampoo bandit," charged with stealing hundreds of dollars of shampoo from area stores.
Nashville Notes – Brooks & Dunn Joining Country Music Hall of Fame
Brooks & Dunn are among the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. They are being inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category, and will officially join the Hall this fall.
Wednesday’s Supermoon Is The Last Of 2019
The supermoon on Wednesday will be the third in three months, but it will also be the last of the year.
Nashville Notes – Eric Church Falls, Jimmie Allen’s Motivation
From now on, do not say “break a leg” to Eric Church before a show.
Trading Spaces Vern Yip Talks Buffalo Home Show, Design Ideas
Trading Spaces designer Vern Yip visited Clay & Company this morning. You can catch him at the Buffalo Home Show this weekend.
Buffalo St. Patrick’s Day Love Poem
With your help we wrote an epic love poem to Buffalo in anticipation of the weekend's celebrations. We started you off, and you took on the rest.
Nashville Notes – Carrie Underwood Loves NKOTB
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