Buffalo NY

If you know anything about me, Mark Richards, you know that I'm thrilled to be back in Western New York and once again living near Buffalo, New York. When living in Central New York I could only dream about what has happened to me over the past year. Here are my top five back home goals, accomplished.

I just can't wait to get my entire family moved to Western New York so we can enjoy some of the many fun things to do. Many things can be done for free of at a very low cost. For example: Now on Thursday’s, WNY Family Magazine will be hosting various family activities at Buffalo's Canalside.

I recently read an article in the New York Times and just had to share the good news with me fellow Buffalonians. If you were asked, where do you think young college grads go to live? You'd likely say San Francisco, New York City or even Nashville. Would you believe a higher percentage choose Buffalo, New York over San Francisco?

In case you haven't been along Hertel Avenue in Buffalo lately, it's growing! From the remodeled Foundry Hotel and Banquet Center near Elmwood Avenue to Spot Coffee and all along the avenue, you'll find wonderful Christmas decorations, live music, visits from characters from the North Pole, shopping specials, holiday spirits, food, and much much more.

If you haven't heard by now, I'm thrilled to once again be a radio personality in Buffalo New York. Above is a view through a window on the 12th floor of The Rand Building in downtown where the MIX 96 studios are located. I never knew just how historic this building is.

I admit that though I am in my 50's, I still love to have some fun. This one combines a simple magic trick and a practical joke.

Perhaps it's my age. Maybe because I am a history buff. I LOVE looking at old pictures...especially of our wonderful city or anywhere in Western New York.

The most popular cereal brand in the U.S. is Cheerios, and it turns 70 this year! General Mills waterfront plant right here in Buffalo has been making Cheerios since 1941...you can still smell Cheerios in the air some mornings downtown.

Yeah, you are probably from Buffalo if: You Know You're From Buffalo When: Bingo night is sacred. Bowling night is sacred. You use the word "the" before the number of an expressway: "the 290," "the 190". You refer to "Ralph Wilson Stadium" as "Rich Stadium".