Jess Buono

Township Valley

Co-Host at Waking Up With CJ & Jess Show

🎙️ Mornings on 97.7/97.3/105.5FM - @hvcountry

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Which Town in The Catskills Was Just Named The Top Food Destination of 2025?

2 weeks ago | hudsonvalleycountry.com | Jess Buono

Airbnb has just named a quaint Upstate, New York town as THE top food destination in 2025. Do you have a guess at what town it could be? The answer might surprise you. Which Catskills Town Was Just Named The Top Food Destination? Airbnb just released a report breaking down the "travel trends" for the 2025 summer travel season.
Westchester County SPCA Makes Arrest After Disturbing Cat Abuse Video

1 month ago | hudsonvalleycountry.com | Jess Buono

Suspect Caught on Camera Throwing Cat in Westchester County New YorkIn the video there are 2 individuals and a cat in carrying holder. The security footage from April 22nd, shows one of the suspect throw the cat across the front lawn. SPCA Westchester writes:The cat then runs directly to the front door looking for safety. The other individual in the video picks up the cat, only for the cat to then be violently ripped out of their hands by the suspect.
Bannerman Island is Now Open! Here's What You Can Expect for the 2025 Season

1 month ago | wrrv.com | Jess Buono

Bannerman Island is opened for the season, which means you can visit the iconic castle in the middle of the Hudson River for a tour, show or even a dinner. Here's what you can expect from Bannerman Island for the 2025 seasonIf you've ever been intrigued by Bannerman Castle which sits on Pollepel Island on the Hudson River, now is the time to get out there and explore. The season kicks off in May and visitors will have access to the island through paid tours until October.
Love Running? CARE of DC Dogs are Looking for Running Buddies

1 month ago | hudsonvalleycountry.com | Jess Buono

Just for a minute, picture yourself as an animal is one of our local rescue shelters here in the Hudson Valley. While it's great that they have a safe, dry place to stay and plenty of food, these animals do spend a decent amount of time indoors in their kennels. One would think they probably have a lot of pent up energy. How Taking Your Dog on a Run Can Benefit Their LifeObviously, having a healthy and happy dog is the main goal as a dog owner.
Iconic Beacon, New York Eatery Grabs The Spotlight in Fox News Ad

1 month ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Jess Buono

A popular Hudson Valley diner made a cameo in a new commercial for Fox News. Did you see it? It's no secret that Beacon, New York is a popular hot spot for locals and out-of-towners alike. As of recently, it's also been a top destination for celebrities. Most of these celebs are in town filming in the area and check out local businesses when they have some down time. Towards the end of 2024 Tina Fey and Steve Carell were both spotted dining at The Yankee Clipper Diner.
The Wall That Heals National Tour Will Make a Stop in Upstate, NY

1 month ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Jess Buono

A traveling Vietnam Memorial will be touring the United States and will be making 1 stop in New York later this spring. Have you heard of The Wall That Heals? Almost 30 years ago the Vietnam Memorial Fund created a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is on display in Washington, D.C.On Veterans Day 1996 they unveiled the mobile replica called The Wall That Heals.
Rhinebeck's Own Jeffrey Dean Morgan To Host New NBC Competition Series

1 month ago | wrrv.com | Jess Buono

One of our favorite celebrity neighbors here in the Hudson Valley just got a new gig!Jeffrey Dean Morgan is heading to NBC and diving into the reality competition world. When you think Jeffrey Dean Morgan, there are some iconic roles that come to mind. Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural and, of course, Negan from The Walking Dead. Here in the Hudson Valley, we know Jeffrey Dean Morgan as one of the co-owners of Samuel's Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck.
Chobani Yogurt to Open Massive $1.2 Billion Upstate, NY Manufacturing Facility

1 month ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Jess Buono

Who doesn't love a spoonful of yogurt every now and again? If you're lactose intolerant, you probably don't, but yogurt is a delicious treat that could be spiced up with anything from fruit to sweet treats. Over the years Chobani Yogurt has made a name for itself in the dairy game. Their original Greek Yogurt is one of the most popular, but you cant talk about Chobani and not mention their Chobani Flips.
New York State Dogs Needed To Help Protect The Land You Love

1 month ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Jess Buono

Is your dog an expert sniffer? Want to put their nose to good use and help protect the land in New York and New Jersey? The New York New Jersey Trail Confer Conservation Dog Surveyor program is looking for volunteers. The New York New Jersey Trail Conference as a whole is a "volunteer powered non profit that builds, maintains, and protects public trails."There are so many ways to volunteer your time with the Trail Conference, additionally there are also ways for your dog to volunteer.
Dutchess County Names Their Bus Driver of The Year

1 month ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Jess Buono

Congratulations are in order for one local Hudson Valley bus driver!Did you know that April 24th is Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day? It's a statewide initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school busses and to enforce traffic laws related to school bus safety. Dutchess County is celebrating the safety holiday by honoring a specific bus driver in the county who has kept their passengers safe throughout their career.