Conor Walsh hosts Keepin' Company w/ Conor weekends on 92.7/96.9 WRRV, and In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley's Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues Series. Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, Conor earned his bachelor's degree in Music Industry at the College of Saint Rose in Albany. He has been offering his talents to Townsquare since 2021, and prior to that, interned for Exit 97.7/106.1 WEXT in Troy, New York. Off the air, he is a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Outside of work, Conor loves cooking, hiking, concert-going, going to the movies, and all things Star Wars and superheroes.
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Step Back In Time With New York’s Last Wooden Escalator
The last fully operating wooden escalator in the world is turning 100 years old, and wouldn't you know, you can visit here in New York!
Hudson Valley Band Releases Most Reflective Album Yet
On April 26th, Kingston-based band Grampfather released their latest album "Laugh Lines." They are taking the Hudson Valley by storm with music videos for songs like "Dredging," which you can watch here.
Why Am I Seeing Trucks With LED TV Screens on Route 9?
Like we need another distraction on the road. We are bombarded by screens at work, at home, and now we have to worry about them on the road!
Documentary Filmed In The Hudson Valley Features World-Class Musicians
We are shedding some light on musician and host of the highly-acclaimed show Home From Here, John Burton. Not just that, but John is the creator of The Lifted Project, a documentary being shot in the Hudson Valley that is connecting the arts with local organizations, and "lifting" groups such as Hudson River Housing, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth, Hudson Valley Animal Rescue, and Kidney4Clark. John and I talk about the song "We Won't Be Broken," which is at the center of the documentary, and how it has been a transformative time for him and all the individuals involved. We also discuss how John has used Home From Here to be a platform for both music and mental health.
Women-Owned Hudson Valley Company Scores New York State Recognition
A public relations and marketing firm based in New York’s Hudson Valley region has been named the Women-Owned Small Business of the Year for 2024.
New York Charity Turned Crisis Into Mighty Mental Health Crusade
This week on In Touch, we speak with Donna Thomas of James’s Warr;ors. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we talk about how Donna uses her platform to spread mental health awareness to schools and the community. Donna recounts her story losing her son James, and how she is using her story to save lives.
Hudson Valley Actress Shines In Latest Film, ‘Queen Of Knives’
Golden Globe nominated actress and Hudson, NY resident Mel Harris, known for roles in ABC's 'Thirtysomething,' NBC's 'Something So Right,' and Hulu's 'Shut Eye,' gives us an exclusive interview on her latest film 'Queen of Knives."
X-Mansion Brought to Life in Westchester County, New York
X-Men '97 fans can stay in an official recreation of the animated X-Mansion in New Castle, New York.
How to Get Involved in PTSD Awareness in Warwick, New York
Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and mind-body nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, is welcoming registrants and sponsors for its non-profit’s inaugural Trot for Trauma, a five-kilometer charity run/walk on Saturday, June 1, 2024 to benefit mental health.
Incredible World Record is Sitting in One New York Backyard
The state of New York holds the record for the shortest international bridge in the world... or at least, half of the record.