Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program.   

This week on In Touch, we have Melaine Rottkamp from Dutchess Tourism Inc. It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly over, but the fall is when the Hudson Valley truly shines! Melaine and I go into all the autumn attractions for you to explore in Dutchess County! 

We invite you to listen to a previously recorded conversation between Melaine and myself here on In Touch 

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This has been this week’s edition of IN TOUCH, the award-winning public affairs and issues program that runs across Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley radio stations. We want to thank Melaine Rottkamp. For more information, please visit https://dutchesstourism.com/ 

In Touch Receives 2 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for 2024  

I am so proud to announce that In Touch has received another two Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the New York State Broadcasting Association for 2024. In Touch received the award for “Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series” for the second year in a row. Not just that, but In Touch also received the award for “Outstanding Editorial/Commentary.” This recognition would not be possible without all our phenomenal guests that we learn from and grow with every single week, and of course you, the listener! Whether you’ve been listening for a while, or you just found us, thank you for taking part in the conversation and staying In Touch with what’s going on in the Hudson Valley.   

Townsquare Spotlight 

Because of the awesome success of In Touch over the last year, we are expanding! We are launching a new spin-off series under the In Touch umbrella called Townsquare Spotlights. These Spotlights focus on amazing celebrities and leaders passing through the Hudson Valley who are making an impact in pop culture. You can check out our latest spotlights with Award-Winning Jazz Musician and Educator Hayes Greenfield, Team USA Paralympic Swimmers Jessica Long and Haven Shepherd, and NY Stage & Film Artistic Director Liz Carlson!  

MORE OF IN TOUCH 

Whether you’ve been listening for a while or you have just joined us, thank you! You can find In Touch episodes new and old on your favorite streaming services like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and more! That, and listen On Demand with your Townsquare Radio Station Mobile App. Of course, you can still find all articles and audio under the In Touch Tab on this radio station’s app and website. And don’t forget, we are also on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram @intouch_hv.  

I’ve been your host, Conor Walsh. Until next time, stay curious, keep an open mind, and as always, I’m glad we get to Spend Some Time.   

 

Previous Townsquare Spotlight Interviews

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:

Gallery Credit: Conor Walsh