Townsquare Spotlight

Welcome to Townsquare Spotlight! Here, we get to shed a light on the incredible arts and entertainment that happens in and around the Hudson Valley. We speak with creatives, artists, leaders, and celebrities who are performing, starting programs, and living in the Hudson Valley!

Townsquare Spotlight is a spin-off of In Touch - Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley's Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues Program. You can also listen to Townsquare Spotlight wherever you listen to In Touch:

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Leading Animal Activist Films at Wolf Conservation Center in NY

While filming at the Wolf Conservation Center here in New York, Katie Cleary talks about her remarkable journey from being a model & Hollywood actress to becoming one of the world's leading animal activists & documentary filmmakers.

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Chef Chris Valdes Warns About the Threat of Heart Disease

Chris is excited to share his favorite grilling cooking tips-and-tricks while educating viewers about the importance of cardiovascular health, a disease that hits nearly half of the US Hispanic population.

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NYC Artist Talks Collaborations w/ Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, & More

We are shedding a Spotlight on New York City-born/raised singer Morley! She is releasing the first single, "Hard to Stop," off of her upcoming album Follow the Sound. Morley does incredible work helping children and trauma victims. She is an advocate for survivors of war and conflict, and uses art as a way to transcend the atrocities. Morley dives into her process, inspirations, and collaborations with the likes of Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, and more!

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New York Stage and Film Announces 2024 Summer Season

We are shedding a light on Liz Carlson, Artistic Director at New York Stage and Film. We talk about their 2024 Season, their partnership with Marist College, and the recent climate surrounding stage and film following the pandemic along with the writers’ and actors' strikes from last year.

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Radio Show "In Touch" Wins 2 New York State Broadcasting Awards

Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley's Public Affairs & Issues Program has earned TWO 2024 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the New York State Broadcasting Association.

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Paralympic Swimmers Visit Hudson Valley Ahead of 2024 Paris Games

We are shedding a light on two swimmers SET TO COMPETE in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024! U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long & U.S. Paralympic Hopeful Haven Shepherd reveal their preparations for Paris, their stories of survival and triumph, and their latest campaign with Team USA and Hershey: LEGEND vs. NEWCOMER.

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Creative Sound Play Set to Revolutionize Hudson Valley Education

We are shedding some light on renowned jazz musician, author and educator Hayes Greenfield. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York and now residing in New York City, Hayes and I dive into his latest program and new book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher’s Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skills.

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[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Hudson Valley Author Talks Latest Novel

Hey, you're Keepin' Company w/ Conor, and thank you for checking out another Townsquare Spotlight! Today, we are shedding some light on local Hudson Valley author Bree L Taylor. She is the author of the new book, "Walking in her Own Shoes." We discuss the novel, her faith which inspired her to write, and some of the amazing and unbelievable true stories that made their way into the book!

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EXCLUSIVE: Theresa Caputo Brings Live Experience to Port Chester

On this Townsquare Spotlight, we are shedding some light on Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo! Theresa Caputo is bringing her live experience to the Capitol Theater in Port Chester on June 9th.

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New York Actor Jerry Adler is "Too Funny For Words," Talks Memoir

New York Native Jerry Adler is a film/television actor best known for his work The Sopranos, The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Mad About You, Raising Dad, and Rescue Me. Jerry Adler resides in New York City with his wife Joan and dog Hesh. His debut memoir "Too Funny for Words" reflects his long and diverse career.

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