Life in New York details the dirty, grimy, funny, and hilarious side of living in New York City. After leaving Buffalo, she spent three decades living in the city. This book is a memoir of city life as she "experienced the best and worst of times." She is also the author of Buffalo Gal and Buffalo Unbound. Both books are memoirs on growing up in Buffalo and Western New York.
Buffalo-born Laura Pedersen is an author, humorist, and playwright. Laura often cites her developing years in Western New York in her writing. Her books have won many awards and honors, and her comedies and dramas have been performed in festivals and Off-Broadway.