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
Please Donate Blood at the Drive at the Lackawanna Library
It's time to roll up your sleeves and tap a cap! A capillary that is. Uynts has been caught with their pints down! Okay, enough silliness, this is serious. April is National Donate Life Month and Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon encourages you to be at the Lackawanna Public Library on Ridge Road in Lackawanna on Monday the 25th to donate blood...
Boys II Men Featured in Tribute to CNY NFL Star Will Smith [VIDEO]
Western New York sends it's condolences to the family, friends, the cities of New Orleans and Utica, NY who recently lost NFL star Will Smith to senseless gun violence in New Orleans. We pray for his wife and 3 children as we mourn with NFL and with all in the Central New York area who knew and loved Will.
Remember Heading From Buffalo to Crystal Beach for Summer Fun? [VIDEO]
Patiently we would wait for the bus to take us over the Peace Bridge to Fort Erie, Ontario, and then to Crystal Beach. First we would all have to answer that question with glee, citizenship? USA! We'd shout that from our bus seat, wearing swim suits, anticipating a day of fun in the sun.
Buffalo Moves Up on List of Cities That Are the Worst for Spring Allergies
Grab a tissue because two New York cities are now on the top 10 list of the worst cities for allergies and that is nothing to sneeze at, Buffalo and Syracuse.
Christina Custode Will Perform at NCCC [VIDEO]
Niagara Falls native Christina Custode will perform acoustic arrangements of her original music on April 30th at NCCC!. She also will be shooting a live performance video.
Food Truck Tuesdays in Larkin Square Are Back
Hurray! Food Truck Tuesdays in Larkin Square are set kick off tomorrow, April 19th, 2016 and will likely continue through October. Every Tuesday between 5 and 8 p.m. you can head over to Larkin Square in Buffalo and enjoy food from over 25 food trucks from Western New York and beyond.
Mike Randall and Friends Featured at Kidabaloo [VIDEO]
If you didn't make it to Kidabaloo this year you missed out on tons of fun for the kids. One of the main events was the audience participation and fun provided by Mike Randall and Friends. The kids loved his show that was full of fun, laughs with loads of magic, puppets, ventriloquism and storytelling.
Taxpayers, Watch Out for Tax Scams This Time of the Year
The IRS want us taxpayers to be on high alert for tax scams from criminals pretending to be the IRS. Officials in Washington remind us to beware of phone calls and emails from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an effort to scam you out of your money.
The Pittsburgh Dad’s Hills Snack Bar Candle Will Bring Back Memories
Who remembers going to Hills Department Store with mom and dad and making a mad dash for the toys isle? I still remember dad getting a big bag of popcorn to nibble on. And remember how Hills smelled like middle class America? Well this Pennsylvania-based Sugar Creek Candle Company remembers and wants to pass the smells onto you.
Legacy Studios of Getzville Wins Workplace of the Week
Congratulations to Legacy Studios of Getzville, our latest Workplace of the Week winner. Rachelle 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!
Are The Buffalo Bills Losing Tyrod Taylor?
Say it isn't so! Many Buffalo Bills fans are fearful that our offense is going back to square one if we lose a quarterback that has shown significant growth over the past two seasons. The Superbowl champion Denver Broncos are searching for another quarterback for their 2016/2017 season and Tyrod Taylor is being courted.
Help The Packs and Purses Mission Sunday at Buffalo’s Tralf Music Hall
On Sunday April 17th, 2016, you're going to enjoy exhibitions from Drea D'Nur, Rob Bonner, Kenny Hawkins and more at the Buffalo Tralfamadore Cafe on Main Street in Buffalo. While attending you'll be helping The Packs and Purses mission, dedicated to fulfilling essential human needs in various Buffalo communities.