I’m Mark Richards, mid-days and weekends on Mix96. I was born in Buffalo and I grew up in the Cheektowaga/West Seneca area. I was that nerd who read the Pledge to the Flag in high school. We had a radio station, so I’ve been hooked since the age of 14. I’ve been in radio since the 80s and I was on staff in Utica NY when Townsquare took over some years ago. The #1 most played song on my iPod? It’s most likely a mix of music you don’t hear on any radio station. Favorite movie, favorite quote from that movie? The Notebook, “It was NEVER over.”
Mark Richards
What Clint Eastwood ‘Said About the People of Buffalo’
Can somebody please confirm whether or not Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood actually passed through Buffalo recently due to a flat tire, needing the assistance of the friendly neighbors of the Queen City? I'm having a hard time believing this.
Fans Are Expressing Their Opinions on the Upcoming Bills Season
We are still months away from the start of the 2016/2017 Buffalo Bills season and the fans are chiming in with a passion on the strengths and weaknesses of our roster positions. So far, there has been plenty of turnover with our team and that has many fans concerned.
Niagara Fiberboard of Lockport Wins Workplace of the Week
Congratulations to Niagara Fiberboard of Lockport, our latest Workplace of the Week winner. Jen and her co-workers won a bunch of goodies from Wheatberry Bake Shop of Snyder, now featuring delicious soups, panini and sandwiches! Call your order in now at 839-3500, they're fantastic!
Western New York Temperatures 20 Degrees Below Normal This Weekend [VIDEO]
It sure felt like summer in Buffalo Wednesday and Thursday with high tempatures in the 70s, but that will quickly fade away by Friday night with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below normal for the weekend.
Hamburg Music Festival, Kelly Tough Fun Run + More in WNY This Weekend
Hamburg is going to ROCK as Memorial Park will be full of music all day and night. Food trucks, a KidZone and more will be for all to enjoy. With your wristband you'll have access to all the venues, plus you can ride around town on the Music Bus! This weekend in Hamburg, expect to hear music everywhere!
Buffalo Bills to Retire Bruce Smith’s Jersey Number [VIDEO]
Number 78 will now forever belong to Bruce Smith in Buffalo. The Buffalo Bills have just announced they will retire the legend's number at the 2016 home opener!
Stamp Out Hunger Western New York With The USPS Is Saturday
This is the 24th year of the 'Stamp Out Hunger' campaign. On Saturday, the USPS mail carriers will be out collecting non perishable food items for the Food Bank of Western New York. Yes, all the food collected stays in our area!
‘Ironic’ Has Been Updated for Our Modern Social Media Environment [VIDEO]
If you're a regular Mix 96 listener (and I hope you are) you hear a few songs from Alanis Morissette's 1995 release 'Jagged Little Pill.' Her hit “Ironic” recently was spoofed by Alanis herself and Late Late Show host James Corden. Finally someone put into perspective the silliness we all experience in today's social media environment.
West Seneca Farmers Market Is Set to Begin
There could be as many as 25 vendors at the 'seasonal farmers market' set to begin on May 15, 2016 in West Seneca.
Left-Hand Turning Lanes Coming to Route 20 in Hamburg
As you can see in the video, you not only have to worry about oncoming traffic when making a left on Southwestern Boulevard here, but have you to check your rear view mirror as well. That's about to change.
Gas Still Under $2 a Gallon South of Buffalo
I just paid $1.89 per gallon at newly opened J R's Seneca Hawk gas station and driving range in Irving, New York. There are a few locations just south of Hamburg and Derby, New York where you'll still find gas still under $2 a gallon.
Goo Goo Dolls Are Playing 2 Buffalo Events This Year
New music and more Goo Goo Dolls Buffalo shows? Yes! Yes! Yes!!
If you've haven't heard they just released their eleventh studio CD called 'Boxes', and it's selling well. To support their new music, Robby and Johnny are touring the United States are coming back to Buffalo for two anticipated events.