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
Tops Frozen Distribution of Cheektowaga Wins Workplace of the Week
Congratulations to Tops Frozen Distribution of Cheektowaga, our latest Workplace of the Week winner. Rhonda 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!
Artpark Announces Its 2016 Concert Lineup
Artpark in Lewiston has just announced their concert lineup for the summer of 2016.
Steve Lemme with Kevin Heffernan and A Flock of Seagulls are in WNY This Weekend
Through Saturday April 2nd comedians Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan will be doing their stand up routine up at Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo. If you'd like their take on Super Troopers to Beerfest, and you need a behind the scenes take on classic movies, you've got to see them in Buffalo.
The Western New York Housing Market Is Still Hot
Derby? Why the heck did you buy in Derby, my friends say. Because when our home in Utica sold, we had to make a decision fast and buy a home that fit all our requirements in our price range, and Derby it was. Plus, only five miles from great beaches! Buying a home in a Buffalo suburb is VERY challenging because our market is still HOT!
This Paint Is Washable and Plenty of Fun for the Kids
As the father of a seven year old, I'm always looking for fun, easy things for my boy to do that doesn't cost too much. I've recently discovered a quick and easy homemade recipe for washable paint that my son Dylan can enjoy making and play with anywhere. This paint is easy to make and will not ruin the house.
dPost Produces Major Market Presentations in Buffalo [VIDEO]
Here is another story of Buffalo, New York on the rise. There is a small business on Main Street in Buffalo producing BIG things. Beth Donovan says that this full-service production company handles many aspects of the work needed for broadcast commercials, corporate videos and corporate presentations.
Bills Legend Thurman Thomas Says Concussions Are Now Causing Him Struggles
Having met Thurman Thomas a dozen times I can say I never suspected any brain damage from his NFL experience. Recently, Thurman himself said he may be suffering from the effects of the concussions he endured during his 13-year NFL career.
Was Prince Suffering From AIDS Before His Death?
First off we must say that there has been NO official cause of death for Prince released yet. It will be sometime before toxicology reports give us the information needed to discover just what took him from us. But you have to wonder how a healthy man in his 50s, dies form the flu, especially when they have the resources to secure top notch health care.
Buffalo Is a World Leader in Drivers Crashing into WHAT?
Home of the best chicken wings, a major draw for concerts, a leader in economic development and now Buffalo is known as a world leader in drivers crashing into buildings!
It started with WIVB TV compiling a list of 26 crash sites in Western New York, and then with Cynthia Van Ness continuing to track drivers crashing into buildings. Our region has amassed over 150 documented news stories with such
Prince Was Writing a Memoir Telling His Life Story
I read an article last month in Us Weekly about the fact that Prince was writing a memoir telling his life story. Random House is set to publish this book which was due to hit store shelves in the fall of 2017. Will it now?
More New Music From the Goo Goo Dolls [VIDEO]
Here is another single from the latest release from Buffalo's own Goo Goo Dolls! The song is called "The Pin" and it's on their new CD 'Boxes'. The latest from The Goo Goo Dolls will be in stores on May 6th, 2016. Enjoy!
Heritage Centers of Buffalo Wins Workplace of the Week
Congratulations to Heritage Centers of Buffalo, our latest Workplace of the Week winner. Bernadette 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!