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Bill Bennett aka Billy the Biker getting set for Hudson Valley book signing tour.

Dutchess County played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. In the spirit of the legend himself, Dutchess Tourism launched Commander in Cheers — an augmented reality experience that serves up a pint-sized George Washington to share a story about Dutchess County’s revolutionary endeavors.

A very popular Hudson Valley company unveiled a change that's transporting many to the 1990s.

This week’s episode of In Touch marks the return of Joey Cavaccini, Wappinger Town Historian and Wappinger Town Historian. Together, Joey and I dive more into the expansive history of Dutchess County, and how that history still impacts us today. Joey goes into the recent expansion of Reese Park, upcoming events for First Saturday Wappingers, and resurrection of the spirit of the Dahlia Festival. Fun fact, Wappinger used to be the Dahlia Capital of the World. You can hear the whole history about it in this episode.

Chief Master Gerald Dunn from Karate 4 Excellence returns to promote Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and the upcoming Autism Walk in Baird Park on April 27th. Gerald and I go into why martial arts has been scientifically proven to be one of the best and most productive outlets for those with special needs.

This week on In Touch, we have Kathy McCarthy, Senior Marketing Communications Director of the American Heart Association of New York. We discuss the upcoming Hudson Valley Heart Walk on April 27th happening on the Walkway Over the Hudson. We also talk about the signs and symptoms of heart disease, and what you can do if you witness someone in cardiac distress.

A Hudson Valley man is behind bars accused of saying he was going to shoot police officers and more.

This week on In Touch, we have Paul Hacker, Broker at Axis Insurance Services. Whether you’re concerned about your company’s digital information, or your personal information, the growing need for cyber security is evident. Paul and I discuss the latest dangers when it comes to online theft, and how to better protect yourself.

State officials announced major changes to 64 schools across New York State.

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