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
Reputed Bloods Street Gang Member Charged with Town of Thomspon Fire
A 28 year old Sullivan County Bloods Street Gang member was arrested for an early August arson on Wednesday.
New Law Provides Protection for NY Public Employees for Missed Work Due to COVID
New legislation signed on July 1st builds on COVID related employee protections - preventing public employees from dismissal or disciplinary action for using time for COVID related missed work.
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning at Hudson Valley Creek
A 20 year old Town of Poughkeepsie resident lost his life on Tuesday after drowning in Wappinger Creek.
Lotto Ticket ‘Vax and Scratch’ Program Extended in New York
Those 18+ who receive their first dose of Pfizer, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at designated state mass vaccination locations could win up to $5 million with the 'Vax and Scratch' program in New York State.
Pilot Succumbs to Injuries After Aircraft Crash at New York Airport
A 64 year old man is dead after the glider he was operating crashed and slid off the runway at the Wurtsboro Airport Sunday afternoon.
Free Frosty Fridays at Buffalo Wendy’s Locations
You can score a free Frosty from Wendy's each Friday during the month of June, and we're letting you know how!
Two Additional Guilty Pleas in Connection with Gruesome Hudson Valley Murder
The last of the four defendants charged in connection with the kidnapping and homicide of a man in the town of Goshen on December 18, 2019 have pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges.
Did You Know? LL Cool J Used to Hang at This Hudson Valley College
SUNY New Paltz alumni remember LL Cool J spending quite a lot of time on campus back in the late '80's visiting his girlfriend.
NY State 7-Day Average Positivity Rate is Lowest in Nation
Governor Cuomo announced that the state's 7-day average positivity rate is the lowest in the nation, and in the same announcement, gave exciting news about Citi Field capacity changes for vaccinated fans.
The NY International Auto Show Returns to the Javits Center this August
It's a go for the New York International Auto Show for 2021, and at pre-pademic attendance numbers, too!
Remaining Hudson Valley Pizza Huts Reintroduce Iconic Program
Talk about a throwback! Get the kids signed up to earn their free personal pies with this nostalgic summer program...and for us parents, throwback merch to bring us back to the good ol'days.
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?