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 Hottest Toy Of The Summer Is Pretty Cool
I'm a skeptic when it comes to shopping with my 5-year-old, but today, he hit a home run at Walmart.
Win An Air Conditioner With The Clay & Company Cool Off
Friday will bring record-breaking heat to Western New York, and Clay & Company is going to cool you down!
See Downtown Buffalo’s Newest Mural on Washington Street
There's a new addition to Buffalo's public art collection with the completion of 'Walking Back In Time, 2019,' by artist Logan Hicks.
Where To Get Bloody Mary Flights in Buffalo
You know what's better than a Bloody Mary? A flight of them. There's two places in western New York where you can get yours.
This 1913 Map Has Western New York In Two Different Time Zones
With this map, you really could go back to the future a few times between Buffalo and Salamanca.
Buffalo Food So Good It Gets Its Own Cookbook
Watch out Bocce's, now you can make your own Buffalo pizza at home.
How To Get Free Tickets For The Buffalo Bills Open Practice
If cheering on your hometown team isn't in your budget for the regular season, here's a chance to see the Bills up-close, that fits everyone's budget.
Get Up Close With These Animals at Wild Renn Fest
We had a wild visit in the studio today with Zane, an African serval, and you can visit with him and more animals at Hawk Creek's Wild Renn Fest this weekend.
Wedding Photographer’s Advice For Guests Goes Viral
You might have seen this post going around social media recently -- a wedding photographer posted an image she says is emblematic of the problem with wedding guests and cell phone cameras.
Baby Mohan’s Debut at the Buffalo Zoo
What a way to start a weekend--we got a very special sneak peek at baby Mohan, the Buffalo Zoo's newest addition!
Buffalo Summer Bucket List #9 – Explore & More Children’s Museum [VIDEO]
We put together a list of 106 Things To Do in Western New York This Summer, and we checked #9 off our list -- visiting the new Explore & More Children's Museum at Canalside in Buffalo.
Get Your Own Hot Dog On The Buffalo Bisons Ballpark Menu
It's time to make hot dog history.