WPDH-FM (Poughkeepsie, NY)

WPDH is a radio station that focuses on album-oriented rock (AOR) and is based in Poughkeepsie, New York. It reaches areas from Northern New Jersey to the Hudson Valley and Catskills in New York. Owned by Townsquare Media, the station broadcasts on a frequency of 101.5 MHz with a power of 4.4 kilowatts from a tower located on Illinois Mountain in Highland, New York. The station's studios are situated in Poughkeepsie. Since its launch in 1976, WPDH has maintained a rock-and-roll format, although it has undergone several changes over the years.

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English

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#196581

United States

#41437

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#462

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Petition to Return Major Airlines to Stewart Airport Gains Support

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

A petition to bring routes back to Stewart International Airport in Newburgh is gaining the attention of many New Yorkers. Eric Planey dreams of a day when he can avoid the long drive to Newark or JFK in order to catch a plane to Chicago, and apparently, he's not alone. The Hudson Valley man has formed a petition at Change.org a few days ago and has already gained almost 600 signatures from others who are frustrated about the lack of flights from Newburgh.
New Speed Camera Locations in Hudson Valley, New York This Week

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

New York State has deployed 30 speed cameras this week in an effort to catch unsuspecting drivers who are breaking the law. As the sun begins to shine and the weather warms up, the New York State Department of Transportation is back out in full force. In an attempt to keep the roadways safe for both drivers and DOT workers, more cameras equipped with speed-sensing radar have been deployed to catch drivers who are going over the posted limit.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires To Affect Parts of New York State

4 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Smoke from wildfires in central Canada have entered the United States, and have even spread all the way to some of the southernmost states. As the large swath of smoke begins to settle across the U.S., experts say some of it could cause hazy skies across portions of New York this week. But will the air quality be as bad as it was with the fires back in 2023? That smoke was so bad for days, that New York City had some of the worst air quality on the planet.
Summer Temperatures Forecasted This Week in New York State

4 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Monday morning in New York's Hudson Valley felt more like early April rather than the beginning of June. Lows across many parts of the area dipped into the 40s, with higher elevations experiencing even colder temperatures and Frost Advisories. The cold snap follows a very rainy weekend, as Hudson Valley Weather reports that a May Nor'easter pretty much erased all signs of the long lasting drought that had afflicted the region.
New York Governor Declares Where 'Upstate New York' Really Begins

4 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

Do you live in New York or Upstate New York? We finally have a definitive answer thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul. It's a debate that has been raging on in the Hudson Valley for decades. For some reason, residents don't like their homeland to be referred to as "Upstate New York". I'm not sure if it's the stigma of being considered a country bumpkin or a secret desire to be connected to New York City, but if you tell someone from the Hudson Valley that they live upstate, you're in for an earfull.
Many New Yorkers to Get Smaller Social Security Checks; Will You?

5 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

New Yorkers who depend on Social Security may need to tighten their belts starting this month, as checks may be missing some money. Approximately 3.8 million New Yorkers receive Social Security benefits every month, which totals more than $6.8 billion. Now, that number may be smaller as the federal government will be taking away some of those payouts starting this month.
New York State Police Arrest Man Driving Nearly 4X Over BAC Limit

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

The New York State Police report that they arrested a Connecticut man, who allegedly was driving way over the legal limit. The arrest happened the morning of May 24, as police say the suspect was found sleeping in his vehicle on one of the area's major interstates. Authorities say the man was driving almost four times over the state's legal BAC limit. New York State Police Arrest Man Driving Nearly 4X Over BAC Limit New York State Police said in a press release that on May 24, at about 9:40 AM.
Bright Object That Broke Into Many Pieces Seen Over NY State

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Residents across parts of New York state recently reported a fast moving object streaking across the sky. Several residents reportedly said a bright object suddenly split apart into multiple pieces, before disintegrating into thin air. The incident happened early May 28, right before 2:00 AM, according to reports. The reports were primarily in the Hudson Valley and Capital areas, though there was at least one sighting as far west as Rochester, according to the AMC.
'Cursed' Rhinebeck, NY Location Loses Another Business

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

A location that's become a revolving door for local businesses has some wondering if the storefront is actually cursed. This week, another shop has announced that it will be closing its doors in Rhinebeck, New York. While it's not uncommon for stores to close, this particular vacancy has raised some eyebrows because of its location. The Kingston-based market, Cheese Louise, announced two years ago that they would be opening up a second location in Rhinebeck, New York.
22-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Charged With Attempted Murder

1 week ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

A young Hudson Valley resident and his alleged accomplice are being charged in the attempted murder of a man earlier this month. According to prosecutors, John Selja Jr. of Monroe and Andrew Delrio of Washingtonville were involved in an attempted robbery that resulted in a brazen shooting in Port Jervis, New York. On the evening of May 6, the alleged victim was sitting in a parked vehicle when police say Selja and Delrio attempted to steal property from him.