Welcome, Hudson Valley to IN TOUCH, the public affairs and issues program. In Touch is hosted and produced by Trevor Eichler and Paty Quyn. It is a weekly program about and for the local Hudson Valley community.

Regional Food Bank Transitions to New 46,000-sq. ft. Facility
This Week on In Touch, we speak with Barry Lewis from The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, a not-for-profit organization that collects and distributes food across 23 counties within New York, feeding over 350,000 people each month. We discuss the opening of a new 46,000-sq. ft. distribution center in Orange County that will make a generational impact on the growing food insecurity issue here in the Hudson Valley.

How to Protect Yourself From “Fileless Virus” Cyber Attacks
Hudson Valley organizations are at risk of data breaches due to new advancements in AI and "fileless" cyber attacks. Can we keep up with the emerging technology and stay safe?

Breakthrough T1D Walk Returns for Second Year Post-Pandemic
We are shedding a spotlight on Kelli Costello, chair of this year's Breakthrough T1D Walk! We talk about the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, how Type 1 has effected Kelli's son and her family's life as a whole, and what her goals are for the walk considering it is only it's second year back after the pandemic.

Midtown Jiu Jitsu Empowers People Through Self-Defense Classes
This week on In Touch, we speak with Malachy Silva, Head Coach and Owner of Midtown Jiu Jitsu in Kingston. Malachy and I discuss what sets Jiu Jitsu apart from other popular forms of martial arts, why it is an important practical skill to learn for self-defense, and how the sport fosters an encouraging and competitive community.

Go Red For Women Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Poughkeepsie
While the American Heart Association celebrates 100 years, one of their initiatives Go Red For Women celebrates their 20th anniversary, and folks in the Hudson Valley can celebrate this November in Poughkeepsie.

Discover The Sounds Of Emerging Newburgh Alt/Pop/Rock Band
Before headlining their Halloween show at Newburgh Brewing Company on October 26th, the John Newhall Band stops by the radio station to talk about their new single "Little Green."

Hudson Valley Photographer Catalogs Music of the Area in New Book
This week on In Touch, we have one of the premiere Hudson Valley photographers Joe Mack. Joe’s photography was just featured in the new book, “The Music of the Hudson Valley: Volume 1,” written by Mercedes Barreto. Joe talks about his collaborations with Mercedes with the book and her online publication Talent Manual Magazine. Joe also goes into his partnership with Daryl’s House and how he gets around the Hudson Valley taking pictures of local and touring bands. Not just that, but Joe has an incredible documentary in the works highlighting the fascinating music memorabilia collection of Hudson Valley local Ken Frank.

New Book Documents The Hudson Valley Music Scene
Written and published by the owner and founder of Manual Magazines, Mercedes Barreto highlights musicians in the Hudson Valley in the first of more volumes to come.

The Strange Glow From Rhinebeck and Red Hook EXPLAINED
In just a few days, Rhinebeck and Red Hook will be lit up with a unique color. Here's why!

Community of Wappinger Gather Together to Honor Fallen Marine
This week, we get to speak with Alissa Coschigano Mosca about Rocky’s Ruck for Johnny Cake. In her father’s honor, she and her family have partnered with Guardian Revival to raise funds to help sponsor service animals for veterans. We talk about the impact the Ruck has had on the Wappingers community along with the Hudson Valley military community at large, and how folks can contribute.
