Mark Richards

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.”

Utica’s Bosnian and Somalian Culture Will Be At Culture Fest Tomorrow [VIDEO]

Nemojte propustiti cloture festival sutra uStanleyTheater u Utici od podne do 4 pm ocekiva vas ukusna hrana i dobra zabava uz ples preljepe Bosnian i Somali rucni radovi ce biti izlozeni. For the translation...

Where To Find The Easter Bunny In Utica NY [VIDEO]

My son Dylan and I had a quest yesterday. To find the Easter Bunny near our home in Utica NY. We were successful in two out of our three visits.

Five Astonishing Coincidences and Parallels Between Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy

November 22, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. We thought we'd share with you some bizarre coincidences between Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln. Taken from the Reader's Digest book, Mysteries of the Unexplained, you will amazed at these astonishing facts.

Outrageous Wedding Reception Fails [VIDEOS]

Your wedding reception should be one of the most remembered days of your life. You should have the time of your life, and things should go just as planned. The DJ should play the right music, the limousine driver must be on time and the cake should not fall over...

Are You Actually Consuming Arsenic When Eating Chicken? [VIDEO]

According to the FDA the answer is yes. YUCK ! A report from Intellihub says that the FDA has now finally admitted that chicken meat sold in the USA contains arsenic. This is what's in anti-freeze! It's a cancer-causing toxic chemical that's fatal in high doses. There's more. Guess where this arsenic comes from?

Five Iconic Dances of The 1970s [VIDEOS]

If you are having a 70s party or just want to see the moves of the Disco Era, you might want to take some time to learn some of the classic 70s dance steps so you can show off a bit. Do you remember 'The Hustle', 'The Bus Stop' or 'The Bump'? Surely you know how to do the 'YMCA'. If not, enjoy these videos that are sure to bring back memories.

Enjoy The Ultimate 80s Disco Dance Music Playlist [TOP 10]

The sound of the 1980s evolved a bit with the emergence of New Wave and Techno music, but the disco feel of the 70s tagged along for sure. 'Off the Wall', Michael Jackson's fifth studio album was released August 10, 1979 and kept the Disco ride going, but may have signaled it's end.

The Utica National Kids’ Run is a Great Way To Introduce Children To The Boilermaker

On Saturday, July 13th, 2013 one of the most popular Boilermaker events of the year is happening. The Utica National Kids' Run is in its 25th year and it's lots of fun for kids and parents alike. The event at Mohawk Valley Community College offers kids exposure to the sport of running while introducing them to the spirit of the Boilermaker.

Sadly There Will Be An Empty Seat In The Stands For The Boston Bruins Hockey Game

We at Townsquare Media are truly saddened by the senseless loss of 8 year old Martin Richard during the Boston Marathon bombings. Our prayers go out to his friends and family. Tonight (April 17th, 2013) The Buffalo Sabres will take on Boston Bruins in NHL action and there will be an empty seat where this Bruins fan should be sitting.

Top 5 Cultural Wedding Songs [VIDEOS]

I've been to dozens of weddings in my day as both a guest and as a host. One thing that stands out is that, if you have plenty of Irish guests, the DJ had better play some Bing Crosby and The Chiffons. If there is a significant Polish crowd, polkas are in order and for Italian weddings, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin sound great during dinner. With Culture Fest coming to the Stanley on April 13th,

5 Reasons To Choose A Tax Professional [SPONSORED CONTENT]

So you've got all your documents gathered. You've got your; W2s, 1099s, mortgage interest, daycare expenses, receipts and your copy of last years return. You're ready to load your tax software or hop online and do it yourself this year. Are you sure?

Popular Halloween Costumes For 2012 And Costumes We Would Like to See

The leaves are falling, the air is cooler and the feel of Halloween is in the air. Our son Dylan has his costume picked out already but still I thought I'd visit some stores in the area and create a list of popular selling costumes along with some idea's of what we'd like to see on Halloween.