This week on In Touch, we speak with Nan Gill-Wilson and David Patrick Wilson from the Academy of Film, Television, Stage and Performing Arts. We discuss David’s time learning under legendary acting mentors Sanford Meisner and Bill Esper, along with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs, and how the Academy passes those teachings along to aspiring actors and creatives here in New York!

Chris is excited to share his favorite grilling cooking tips-and-tricks while educating viewers about the importance of cardiovascular health, a disease that hits nearly half of the US Hispanic population.

This week on In Touch, we speak with Toni Cesiro from Created With Love Boutique. Created With Love Boutique combines Toni’s two loves of being hands on creatively and rock and roll. Toni shares several of her incredible stories working for some of rock and rolls heaviest hitters to how she’s supporting local vendors and creatives here in the Hudson Valley.

We are shedding a Spotlight on New York City-born/raised singer Morley! She is releasing the first single, "Hard to Stop," off of her upcoming album Follow the Sound. Morley does incredible work helping children and trauma victims. She is an advocate for survivors of war and conflict, and uses art as a way to transcend the atrocities. Morley dives into her process, inspirations, and collaborations with the likes of Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, and more!

We are shedding a light on Liz Carlson, Artistic Director at New York Stage and Film. We talk about their 2024 Season, their partnership with Marist College, and the recent climate surrounding stage and film following the pandemic along with the writers’ and actors' strikes from last year.

This week on In Touch, we speak with Jessica Glass from Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele, LLP. Stenger Glass, a pillar of the Hudson Valley, recently rebranded to reflect changes in leadership, new hires and a fresh vision for the future. Jessica and I discuss how she and her partners use their platform to encourage and support local business and provide the best insight for the Hudson Valley.

Dr. Hoh and her co-founders created Dysolve to help students in the Hudson Valley and beyond overcome their learning disabilities through AI. Dr. Hoh discusses how the program works along with sharing remarkable stories about what students have been able to achieve after using Dysolve.

We are shedding a light on two swimmers SET TO COMPETE in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024! U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long & U.S. Paralympic Hopeful Haven Shepherd reveal their preparations for Paris, their stories of survival and triumph, and their latest campaign with Team USA and Hershey: LEGEND vs. NEWCOMER.

This week on In Touch, we speak with Bryan Wigton from Inroad Technologies (formerly known as Ulster Computers). Inroad’s experts have spent years carefully selecting the best technology solutions to drive industry forward. Bryan and I discuss the growing need for cyber security for your personal information, along with your business. Not just that, we also dive into his Cyber Strong Dutchess initiative that is in the works to help make Dutchess County one of the most cyber-hardened counties in the nation.

We are shedding some light on renowned jazz musician, author and educator Hayes Greenfield. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York and now residing in New York City, Hayes and I dive into his latest program and new book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher’s Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skills.