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.
Val
Board & Brush Is Val’s New Top Pick for a Girls’ Night Out
You just show up with your creative and crafty attitude and leave the details to someone else. There's lots of time to socialize with your group, too.
Buffalo Pools May Not Open in Time For Summer Because of One Thing
Some pools in Western New York may not be open on time, and it's not because of the chlorine shortage.
How To Tell For Sure If Your Cereal Came From Buffalo
The General Mills plant has provided Buffalo with the sweet scents of breakfast cereal for decades, but when you go to pour out a bowl of those sweet, sweet Lucky Charms -- can you tell for sure if they were made in Buffalo?
Public Bathrooms & Missing Pets: Buffalonians Are Coming Back To The Office
For many people in Western New York -- myself included -- a year-long work from home experiment is coming to an end.
Custom ‘Billsmobile’ For Sale on Facebook Marketplace
According to the description, "this side by side is fuel injected, v-twin, 4 stroke engine that has 60hp and 73 foot pounds of torque and only has 235 pampered miles."
New York State Goes Back on Masks for Very Young Kids
The requirement that children 2 and up must be masked at all times had a lot of parents shaking their heads -- for a few reasons -- but mostly because very young children haven't been subject to mask mandates in those settings during the pandemic.
Unique Home Alert: Live Inside This Old 1970s New York Post Office
Before it becomes someone's dream home, it was a United States Post Office.
Take a look inside.
Take a look inside.
Forget Swabs, There’s A New Way To Test for COVID-19
Imagine a COVID-19 test so non-invasive, a swab anywhere near your body isn't required.
Starring: YOUR Baby! Fisher Price Casting Call
I mean, it seems everyone is hiring these days. But, if you have a child 5 or younger, Fisher Price has a job for them!
8 Awesome Amazon Finds For The Bills Fan’s Garden
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and there's no better way to kick off summer than getting your garden just right.
UPDATE: Paranormal Investigator Visits Western New York Mom’s Dishwasher Ghost [PHOTOS]
Niki's story caught the attention of psychic medium Juanita Louise, who offered her services to see if they could find out more about the activity happening in her kitchen.
Here's what they found.
Here's what they found.
Paula’s Announces New Donut Flavor
The Western New York bakery announced a new donut today, and for a very good reason.