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
First Student Bus Terminal Wins Workplace of the Week
Congratulations to First Student Bus Terminal, our latest Workplace of the Week winner. Deb and Penny along with their 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!
The Buffalo Pride Fest, The Buffalo Greek Fest + More in WNY This Weekend
People you meet and see everyday will be part of the thousands of festival lovers that will be on Buffalo's Waterfront Saturday the 5th from 1 to 7pm. You’re bound to make some new friends while enjoying live music, lots of vendors, community organizations, food and refreshing drinks and Buffalo's Pride Festival.
Consider the Elk Terminal Lofts Complex If You Want to Live in Buffalo
The Elk Terminal Lofts expansion is in full swing and should be completed by August 2016. First Amherst Development Group LLC is in the process of converting the remaining warehouse portion of the two-building Elk Terminal Lofts complex into 25 more apartments.
How to Hide Political Posts on Your Facebook Feed [VIDEO]
Just get it over already, President Trump, President Clinton...c'mon! Unfortunately, with five months to go until election day, you're going to see many political posts on your Facebook wall, actually, you can block those.
Mickey Rats Beach Club and Captain Kidds Are Celebrating Their 43rd Anniversary [VIDEO]
I left Western New York for my radio career in 1992 and when I finally returned home last year, one thing that excited me was to see Mickey Rats/Captain Kids still rocking the beach. I invite you to stop by Mickey Rats Beach Club and Captain Kidds for Sunday Funday as MIX 96 will broadcast live during the afternoon. 43 years and still going strong!
Fight Breaks Out at Buffalo’s Canalside Carnival [VIDEO]
If this continues we may soon see an end to family fun at Buffalo's Canalside. Warning: Not suitable for children, perhaps both the carnival and the video.
Notable 2016 Celebrity Deaths From Western New York and World [VIDEO]
Now That the fifth month of 2016 has passed, we were saddened to learn that former Buffalo Brave, Jim McMillian has passeed away. Western New York and our nation has lost many big names so far this year. Take a couple minutes to remember those recognizable people who have left us in 2016, or watch the whole video from the beginning.
Buffalo Bills Ticket Prices Are Now Sixth Lowest in the League
Because we are relatively a small market compared to the rest of the NFL, you have to wonder if this is a good deal or not. As we plan on attending the Sunday, October 30th, 1 p.m. game against the Patriots, I wonder will I buy only two tickets rather that three this year? I don't know the exact prices yet, but I recall they were around $100 for the 100 section last year and I want them again – bu
The Canalside Carnival, The Buffalo Marathon + More in WNY This Weekend
If you're running the marathon course, you'll enjoy views of Lake Erie, LaSalle Park, First Niagara Center, Forest Lawn Cemetery, parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and many other Buffalo highlights. Watch out as the runners will pass by the works by Frank Lloyd Wright along Buffalo city street.
You Can Now Walk Along More of the Waters Edge at Canalside
If you're like me and like to walk or bike down by Canalside, now there is an uninterrupted path along the water’s edge. It goes from the Central Wharf, behind the old DL&W Terminal and onto the Outer Harbor. You can also now travel down South Park Avenue by the Old First Ward.
8th Annual Eric Laufer Music Scholarship Fundraiser Coming to West Seneca
Here is your opportunity to assist music programs and help young musicians locally in the Western New York area get the funding they need to succeed. The 8th annual fundraiser for the Eric Laufer Music Scholarship is happening at the The Chicken Coop VFW Post 8113 on Leydecker Road.
Here Is the Boardwalk Carnival Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend at Canalside
Admission is free to enjoy the festivities at Canalside this Memorial Day weekend. There will be rides and games for the entire family to enjoy along with great food, a beer tent, live music and and more! Somethings will have you reaching into your wallets. For example...