Hudson Valley Magazine Names Simon 'Best Radio Personality'

The readers of Hudson Valley Magazine have spoken and have named Simon from WRRV 'Best Radio Personality' in the Hudson Valley. Voters took to their website earlier this year and winners were notified this summer. That was followed by the difficult task of keeping it a secret for two and a half months.

Winners from a broad range of categories converged on the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Thursday to celebrate. Category highlights include:

Cafe - Lola's in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz
Deli - Rosticceria Rossi & Sons
Bar and Comfort Food/Best French Fries/Late Night Dining - Mill House Brewing Company
Ice Cream - Joe's Dairy Bar
New Restaurant (East of the Hudson) - Melzingah Tap House
New Restaurant (West of the Hudson) - Hudson Taco
Singer/Vocalist/Artist - Ian Flanigan
DJ - Christopher James DJs
Best Record Shop - Darkside Records
Drive-in Movie Theater - Hyde Park
Bowling Alley - Spins Bowl
Hudson River Cruise - The River Rose
Irish Pub - Mahoney's
Brewery/Tasting Room - Cousin's Ale Works

Click Here for the full list of 2019 'Best of Hudson Valley' winners

Honestly, this is unexpected and I'd like to thank the readers of Hudson Valley Magazine for this honor. I look forward to being a part of your day and appreciate the opportunity to play music for, and attempt to entertain you, even when I say (or do) something stupid. -Simon

Listen to Afternoons With Simon weekdays from 3 PM to 7 PM on 92.7/96.9 WRRV. Stream us live through the website, your Alexa-enabled device, Google Home or the WRRV mobile app.