Simon

I’m Simon and I host the WRRV afternoon show weekdays 3-7. I was born and raised outside of Hartford and moved to Poughkeepsie to go to Marist. After that, I started a band and got a job here at station. Things I'm into: Festivals, drum solos and grilled cheese. Things I'm not into: Polka, close talkers and burnt grilled cheese. Top 3 music fests to look forward to every year: Mountain Jam, Gathering of the Vibes and Bonnaroo. Sports teams: Bears, Red Sox, Golden State Warriors. My favorite parts of working at WRRV? Artist interviews, concerts, backstage passes and of course free pizza.

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106-Year-Old Hudson Valley Business Featured in Forbes

By Simon 4 weeks ago

A lot has changed in the Hudson Valley in the last 106 years, but at least one thing has remained constant. Poughkeepsies James L. Taylor Manufacturing Co. has been in business the whole time.

Category: Around the Hudson Valley

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Over 30 Arrested at Hudson Valley Post Prom Party

By Simon 4 weeks ago

A series of arrests were made after police discovered more than 30 New Jersey residents throwing a post prom party at a Hudson Valley residence.

Category: Around the Hudson Valley Tags: prom

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Three Hudson Valley Wineries Named Most Beautiful In New York

By Simon 4 weeks ago

The Hudson Valley is known for many things, but its Vineyards and Wineries are in a class of their own.

Category: Beer & Wine

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Delays Plague Joseph’s Steakhouse Demolition

By Simon 5 weeks ago

The explosion and resulting fire that gutted Joseph's Steak House in Hyde Park was over a month ago and many are wondering why more progress hasn't been made in the demolition efforts.

Category: Articles

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How Not To Screw Up Your First Hudson Valley Acting Gig

By Simon April 22, 2017

The Hudson Valley Film Commission is a local organization that helps connect Hollywood to the Hudson Valley. They've offered up some helpful tips on what not to do when it comes to sending out your head shot...

Category: Movie News Tags: Hudson Valley Film Commission

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New York Bowler Sets Perfect Game Speed Record

By Simon April 22, 2017

Scoring a perfect game in bowling is a rare accomplishment, but to do it under 2 minutes is just ridiculous. A New York bowler has set, what is thought to be, the world record for fastest time to bowl a perfect game.

Category: Sports

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Food Network TV Show Seeks Hudson Valley Bartenders, Chefs

By Simon April 20, 2017

Calling all Hudson Valley bartenders and chefs, if you've been looking for your big break on TV, this could be it. The popular Food Network TV show "Chopped" is seeking local people for an upcoming season.

Category: Around the Hudson Valley Tags: Chopped, food network

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Off-Duty Hudson Valley Police Officer Arrested on Cocaine Possession, Leandra’s Law Charges

By Simon April 17, 2017

An off duty Hudson Valley police officer has been arrested and charged aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child and cocaine possession. The driving while intoxicated charge is also known as Leandra's Law because a child under 15 years old was in the car at the time.

Category: Articles

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Popular New Paltz Bar Closes Its Doors (Again)

By Simon April 14, 2017

There was hope when they held their grand re-opening last August, but now less than a year later Shea O'Brien's has closed its doors again for what is probably the last time.

Category: Beer & Wine, Hudson Valley News Tags: New Paltz

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