In Touch

Welcome, Hudson Valley to IN TOUCH, the public affairs and issues program. In Touch is hosted and produced by Conor Walsh and Paty Quyn. It is a weekly program about and for the local Hudson Valley community.

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Listen to In Touch On-Air Sundays at 6AM

Officials Versus Cancer Basketball Tournament Celebrates 10 Years
Officials Versus Cancer Basketball Tournament Celebrates 10 Years
Officials Versus Cancer Basketball Tournament Celebrates 10 Years
This week on In Touch, we have Mark Hurley and Terry Walsh from the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, here to promote IAABO’s Officials Versus Cancer Basketball Tournament, being held Saturday, February 3rd at Dutchess Community College. Officials Versus Cancer has grown to be one of the Hudson Valley’s largest basketball tournaments that helps raise thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society every year. We also discuss the importance of referee recruitment for the Hudson Valley athletics community, and why proper etiquette on the court is important for teams and spectators alike.
Zimmer Brothers' President Recognized as a Top Woman in Business
Zimmer Brothers' President Recognized as a Top Woman in Business
Zimmer Brothers' President Recognized as a Top Woman in Business
This week on In Touch, I speak with Jocelyn Zimmer, President of Zimmer Brothers Jewelers. Jocelyn represents the 5th generation running the local company, which is celebrating over 130 years of serving the Hudson Valley. Jocelyn was recently recognized by Hudson Valley Magazine as one of the Top Women in Business for 2023. We talk about her experience with that recognition, and all the things that led up to it, including supporting local vendors and artisans, promoting women in business, and nurturing the stories of each customer who walks through their doors. This episode is especially important for anyone trying to plan ahead for Valentine’s Day!This week on In Touch, I speak with Jocelyn Zimmer, President of Zimmer Brothers Jewelers. Jocelyn represents the 5th generation running the local company, which is celebrating over 130 years of serving the Hudson Valley. Jocelyn was recently recognized by Hudson Valley Magazine as one of the Top Women in Business for 2023. We talk about her experience with that recognition, and all the things that led up to it, including supporting local vendors and artisans, promoting women in business, and nurturing the stories of each customer who walks through their doors. This episode is especially important for anyone trying to plan ahead for Valentine’s Day!
Hudson Valley Podcast Demystifies Sexuality Through Open Conversa
Hudson Valley Podcast Demystifies Sexuality Through Open Conversa
Hudson Valley Podcast Demystifies Sexuality Through Open Conversa
This week on In Touch, I speak with Jaclyn Miller and Lauren Kropft-Zuckerman from the Maternal-Infant Services Network. The C.H.A.O.S. (Cultivating Health, Acceptance, Opportunity, and Soul) Podcast features the team of CAPP Community Health Educators and a variety of guest speakers. The CHAOS Podcast aims to empower youth, personally and professionally, by discussing the topics most affecting their lives.
What are "Blue Zones" and How Can Studying Them Extend Your Life?
What are "Blue Zones" and How Can Studying Them Extend Your Life?
What are "Blue Zones" and How Can Studying Them Extend Your Life?
This week on In Touch, I speak with Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist, and author of, “Cracking the Metabolic Code.” Grocery prices are more mind-boggling than ever at the current moment. LaValle says you can stay healthy and budget-conscious, and it’s actually easier than you think! LaValle shares strategies for staying healthy on a budget. We discuss what "blue zones" are and how we can model our lifestyle around them. Not just that, we talk about the dangers and connections our diet has towards dementia.
Hudson Valley Hospice Officially Opens Their New Hospice House
Hudson Valley Hospice Officially Opens Their New Hospice House
Hudson Valley Hospice Officially Opens Their New Hospice House
This week on In Touch, I speak with Lisa Wilson, Executive Director of Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation and Jeff Feldman of the law firm Feldman, Kleidman, Collins, and Sappe LLP and 1st Vice Chair Person on the Hudson Valley Hospice Board of Directors. Together, we discuss Hudson Valley Hospice’s revolutionary new Hospice House which just opened in Hyde Park. We also demystify what Hospice truly is and how it helps families in the Hudson Valley with end-of-life care.
"TikTok Docs" Are Not The Cure For These HV Health Concerns
"TikTok Docs" Are Not The Cure For These HV Health Concerns
"TikTok Docs" Are Not The Cure For These HV Health Concerns
This week on In Touch, I speak with health expert Dr. Redcross about recent online health trends. It can be tough to sift through all the influencers posing as “TikTok Docs.” Dr. Redcross and I breakdown the credibility of recent health trends so you know what to trust going into the new year.
WRRV's Shop w/ a Cop Puts the "Unity" in "Community" Each Holiday
WRRV's Shop w/ a Cop Puts the "Unity" in "Community" Each Holiday
WRRV's Shop w/ a Cop Puts the "Unity" in "Community" Each Holiday
This week, we are talking about 92.7/96.9 WRRV’s Shop With a Cop, where WRRV teams up with Hudson Valley law enforcement officers to help local children and families this holiday season who may not have the means. They raise funds and then surprise local children with a shopping spree at the Poughkeepsie Galleria just before Christmas.
The Holidays Shine Brightest in Dutchess County
The Holidays Shine Brightest in Dutchess County
The Holidays Shine Brightest in Dutchess County
Our friend Melaine Rottkamp from Dutchess Tourism returns to give the local lowdown on Dutchess County’s upcoming holiday and winter activities! We are talking everything from the Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck to the Holiday Tours at the Historic Sites, local light displays, tree cutting, and so much more!

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