Val

Val started working at WRRV back in 2005, and after a short hiatus doing radio elsewhere, she has been back and hosting the midday show since 2018. Val loves to take a deep dive into all things alternative rock related, especially when it comes to the '90's and 2000s, hence her love for the WRRV Throwback at 12 (Monday - Saturday 12pm-1pm). Always down for a show, Val loves to catch her favorite bands (Shinedown, Pearl Jam, AJR, Coldplay) on tour, and is always up for experiencing new artists live. Val is a Hudson Valley native, and when she isn't at the radio station, is usually on some sort of adventure with her 8 year old daughter.

Limited Edition Dunkin’ Munchkin Buckets Have New Yorkers Buzzing

Word on the street is Dunkin' will release a limited edition Halloween munchkin bucket in October. We've got a sneak peek at photos.

Is New York Number One For Fun?

When it comes to fun states, New York outranks most other states. Just how fun are we?

Is This New York’s Only ‘Ice Cream Intersection?’

Not 1, not 2, but 3 unique and equally delicious ice cream options in a .02 mile radius in Hopewell Junction, we've got an ice cream intersection!

Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers

A new digital childcare portal for families to get direct access to low/no cost childcare has launched in New York State.

Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans

The development, located on the former Camp Shanks military station in Orangetown, is now home to 14 additional apartments, with support services, for local veterans.

Central Hudson Now To Pay $62.59 Million Following Major Investigation

The independent monitor report completed by the Public Service Commission confirms that Central Hudson 'billing issues have been resolved' and closes investigation, but a large amount of money will be paid out/not returned.

Should All New York K-12 Schools Have Air Conditioning?

The obvious answer is yes, ACs in schools would be great, but the bigger question becomes where the millions of dollars necessary to do this comes from.

Decoding Out of State Slang For New Yorkers

If you heard someone say 'I got pulled over by a statie on my way to the packie' - would you know what they meant?

More Than 5 New York Colleges Closed In The Last 18 Months

A lot of New York State college students have had to modify their plans when it comes to completing their college degrees.

Another New York College Announces May 2024 Closure

Citing decreased enrollment and financial strain, an upstate NY college officials determined the school will not have enough revenue to achieve financial stability in the years ahead.

Wallkill, New York Woman’s $90,000 Insurance Deception Scheme

Between 2019 and 2021, 50-year-old Shirley Bowens of Wallkill filed fraudulent bills of more than $90,000 to her insurance company, leading her to jail time.

An Open Letter to New York Students Who Have Survived The New Learning Trend

I'm currently in week three of a completely asynchronous graduate program and unsure how to best navigate this type of learning.