Connecting People and Stories: Spreading Smiles + Community Vibes.
Ally Fazzalaro is the dynamic founder of Amherst City Lifestyle, driven by a passion for community engagement and a genuine desire to bring smiles to others. With aspirations of making her publication the premier community resource, she embodies the spirit of connection and kindness that defines Buffalo.
When she’s not curating local stories or brainstorming new ideas for her magazine, Ally can be found exploring new cultures through travel, enjoying the great outdoors while hiking, or relaxing on the water while boating. She cherishes quality time spent with her wife, dog, and friends, often engaging in friendly competition with board games or Mario Party.
Ally’s love for Buffalo shines through not just in her work but in her appreciation for its vibrant food and beer scene, as well as the incredible support of its people. While she once dabbled in stand-up comedy, her guilty pleasure remains cozy nights in with a bottle of wine and music blaring. Always looking for ways to uplift her community, Ally is committed to making a positive impact, one smile at a time.
Career Goals:
I’m on a mission to expand Amherst City Lifestyle into the premier community publication that everyone talks about. Along the way, I want to be known as someone who genuinely cares about others—and let’s be real, who doesn’t love making people smile? (It’s basically my superpower!
Hobbies:
When I’m not busy being a publishing mogul, you’ll find me traveling the world, soaking up new cultures (and maybe collecting a few passport stamps). Hiking and staying active keeps me sane—it’s my therapy. Boating, being outdoors, and quality time with my wife, dog, family, and friends are all non-negotiables. And if there’s a board game night or a heated Mario Party session, you can bet I’ll be there, trying to take home the crown!
Favorite Thing About Buffalo:
Hands down, it’s the people. Buffalo is all about kindness, and we’ve got each other’s backs like nowhere else. Plus, our food and beer scene? Chef’s kiss. And don’t even get me started on the perfect weekend getaways right at our doorstep!
Something Most People Don’t Know About You:
I still dream of being a famous stand-up comedian. I used to hit the stage for a few laughs! Watch out Netflix specials—I’m coming for ya (maybe).
Guilty Pleasure:
Cranking up the music or music videos (we’re talking loud), pouring a bottle of wine, and just vibing. Because sometimes, you need to dance it out like nobody’s watching! Side note: I am not a good dancer.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou