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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 are shedding a spotlight on The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. We speak with his wife and fellow actor Amy Yasbeck along with medical-surgical nurse Tonka Williams. September 15th - 21st is Aortic Dissection Awareness Week. The John Ritter Foundation was established to prevent unnecessary suffering caused by aortic dissection, which claimed the life of beloved actor John Ritter over 20 years ago.

Very large animals have been spotted lately in one small Hudson Valley town.

One of only two P.F. Chang's locations in the Hudson Valley has closed its doors forever.

A die-hard Pearl Jam fan from the Hudson Valley area got an unexpected surprise when taking a photo of his favorite band in concert.

A beloved area grocery store and gas station is closed for months long renovation project.

The Brae Loch Inn is said to be haunted by the souls of young children, a ghostly chambermaid, a pirate, and more. Can you last a night?

An area favorite for hot dogs has reopened just in time for the busy Labor Day weekend, thanks to help from Adams Fairacre Farms.

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!

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.