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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Study Finds Music Wakes You Up Better Than An Alarm
Waking up is hard enough, but studies show waking up to music is more effective than a traditional alarm sound.
UPDATE: Sunday Morning Facebook Outage
If you woke up this morning and had your usual Sunday morning routine of checking Facebook disrupted, it's not just you.
School District Sends Cafeteria Leftovers Home For Students
You might have seen this story on social media yesterday; people are talking about a great idea coming out of a school district in Indiana, where leftover cafeteria food is sent home in take-out containers for hungry students.
‘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.
Going Outside In The Cold Is Good For Your Health
It seems like common sense to spend your time indoors during winter, but scientists say going outside in the cold has many health benefits.
Study Says Parents Finally Sleep Right Again 6 Years After Having A Baby
When you're a new parent sleep is an elusive thing. But it's only temporary right?
Niagara Falls Woman Calls 911 Asking To Stop The Wind [AUDIO]
If you need a laugh, check out this call from a Niagara Falls woman to 911 dispatch asking the police to come stop the wind, because it was keeping her awake.
Nostalgia Alert – Vintage Buffalo Christmas Commercials
I spent approximately 581 hours watching YouTube, finding old Christmas commercials from some of Buffalo's most-loved stores of the past. You're welcome.
A New Winter NYS Driving Law Could Get You Ticketed This Season
Could you be issued a ticket for using your remote car starter? It depends
Only In Buffalo — Rooftop Dining In Winter
It should be on your summer bucket list to have dinner on the rooftop patio at Tappo restaurant downtown. But now, you can add outdoor rooftop dining to your winter plans, thanks to these cool 'igloos' sitting on Tappo's roof.
Pedialyte Embracing Adults Using It To Cure Hangovers
A lot of us have snaked some of our kids' Pedialyte after a night of some cocktails because the only thing worse than a hangover is a hangover with children around.
NORAD Still Tracking Santa Amid Government Shutdown
Despite the partial shutdown of the federal government, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) will still track Santa's journey across the world on Christmas Eve.