Conor

Conor Walsh hosts Keepin' Company w/ Conor weekends on 92.7/96.9 WRRV, and In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley's Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues Series. Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, Conor earned his bachelor's degree in Music Industry at the College of Saint Rose in Albany. He has been offering his talents to Townsquare since 2021, and prior to that, interned for Exit 97.7/106.1 WEXT in Troy, New York. Off the air, he is a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Outside of work, Conor loves cooking, hiking, concert-going, going to the movies, and all things Star Wars and superheroes.

Ulster County is the Number One Destination for Halloween Lovers

This week on In Touch, we speak with Lisa Berger, Director of Ulster County Tourism & Office for Film. Ulster County is not a vacation. It is a destination for discovery. Lisa and I discuss how you can get lost on purpose in this beautiful, historic and soulful area in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We talk about how we are on the borderline between summer and fall, and how people can enjoy both seasons from hiking, festival season in September, the Haunted History Trail, New York's top-rated haunted attraction - The Headless Horseman Hayride, and much more!

Leo Sawikin Hopes to Find “The Answer” at Daryl’s House in New York

Today we are shedding a spotlight on New York City musician Leo Sawikin. He is excited to be playing at Daryl's House on Sunday, September 22nd. We talk about his latest releases and how working with Seattle producer Phil Ek has helped to unlock his latest sound.

Stay a Night in New York’s Most Haunted Hotel

Just because you rent a room at the Shanley doesn't mean you'll be staying the night. Are you brave enough to stay there during Spooky Season this year?

We Have New York’s Greatest Rival to Thank for “The Bird”

Though "giving the finger" has numerous iterations throughout history, the first recorded photograph of someone "flipping the bird" comes from a baseball game.

“Secret Demon” Haunts The New York State Capitol

Happening September through October, you can take the New York State Capitol Hauntings Tour in Albany, New York.

7000+ Hand-Carved Jack-o-Lanterns Light Up Westchester, New York

The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor celebrates its 20th anniversary in the Hudson Valley starting Friday the 13th, September 13th and goes through November 17th.

Check Out New York’s 5 Best Waterfalls This Labor Day Weekend

Plan your Labor Day Getaway around these incredible New York State waterfalls!

How Improving Self-Esteem Can Help Your Hudson Valley Student

This week on In Touch, Chief Mater Gerald Dunn from Karate 4 Excellence returns! In the past, we have focused on martial arts being a tool to help promote bullying prevention, build self-esteem, give opportunities to those with special needs, and to strengthen the family dynamic. Gerald Dunn returns to give us more insight on the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and how having strong self-esteem leads to a solid foundation of success.

SPOTLIGHT – Team USA Doctor Shares Experience of Paris Olympics

We are shedding a spotlight on TEAM USA Olympic Physician Dr. Jason Zaremski. Zaremski recounts his time working in the Olympic Village, his work with his medical team, and he shares highlights and favorite moments from the Paris Games.

Is Car Idling Legal in New York State?

Car idling. We all do it to certain extents. We let the car idle in our driveways as we let it cool down in the summer or warm up in the winter. If you're a DoorDasher or some other kind of delivery driver like me, you may leave your car running as you pick up an order or drop it off on a customers doorstep. But is any of that actually legal?