What's up! I'm Val and I host the midday show here on WRRV. I began working here wayyyy back in 2005, and after a little break, i'm really glad to be back home! Pearl Jam, Shinedown, Coldplay - they top my favorites list, but these days it's all about AJR thanks to my 5 year old - the kid has a great ear for music, but I mean, are you surprised?! :)
Val
PHOTOS: 5 Signs of a ‘Normal’ Hudson Valley Summer Ahead
Things are starting to look a bit more 'normal' when it comes to summertime in the Hudson Valley. Are any of your favorite Hudson Valley traditions back for 2021?
New Paltz Baker Competing for ‘The Greatest Baker’ Title
Emily Eckberg, of crEATery bakery, New Paltz is competing for the title of 'The Greatest Baker' - and with it, a feature in Bake From Scratch magazine and a $20,000 cash prize.
Have You Ever Spotted This on A Hudson Valley Restaurant Menu
Ordering a round for the kitchen staff that prepared your food? What a great way to say thank you!
Exclusive Photos of the Emotional Final Moments of Indian Point Energy Center
As of 2300 on Friday April 30, 2021, Indian Point Unit 3 officially, operational since 1976, went to 0% power, officially signaling the closing of the Indian Point Energy Center.
Festa! Memorial Day Weekend Italian Festival Returns for 32nd Year
After being cancelled last year due to COVID, the annual Italian Festival is back for it's 32 year at East Fishkill Rec this Memorial Day Weekend!
Hudson Valley Teachers – Celebrate Appreciation Week with These Deals
There are tons of local restaurants and businesses who are happy to celebrate and honor the teachers of the Hudson Valley this week for all that they do every day, so let's make sure they all know where to get a little extra love this week!
Help Wanted! The Village of Wappingers Falls is Now Hiring
You don't need to live in the Village of Wappingers, or Wappingers Falls at all, to apply for any of the 3 positions they currently have available.
Hudson Valley Aldi Shoppers – Have You Heard of the Flower Challenge?
Have you randomly received flowers from a stranger at any local Aldi supermarkets?
Navigating The Hudson Valley on One Foot
It wasn't until I had to figure out how to get around the Hudson Valley on one foot that I realized how important accessibility really is.
Hudson Valley College Announces Exciting Fall 2021 Semester Plans
SUNY New Paltz laid out their plans for the fall academic semester, citing that they plan to offer more than 1500 seated on-campus classes, which equals more than 90% of the fall course load fully, or at least partially in person.