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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#210715

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#47019

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#547

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Extreme Heat Will Be Back in New York's Hudson Valley Soon

1 day ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Don't get used to the clouds and cooler weather. While Thursday and Friday will bring much cooler temperatures to areas across the Northeast, summer heat will soon be back, as forecasters say 90 degree days are around the corner. A majority of the eastern half of the country was baked by some the hottest temperatures experienced in many years earlier in the week.
NY Woman Allegedly Extorted Over $250K From Online Victim

2 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Here's yet another case where you have to be careful who you're communicating with online. Police say a victim was ripped off over $250 thousands dollars by a woman in New York state recently. New York State Police say that the crime went on for an entire year, before an arrest was made. The suspect has been charged with 2nd grand larceny, according to reports. The website for the Law offices of Stephen A. Bilkis & Associates says that grand larceny in the second degree is a Class C felony.
New York State Lottery Spending and Winning Per Capita

2 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

New Yorkers spend more money on lottery tickets than most other states, but just how much may surprise you. If you live in New York, it's pretty hard to escape the lottery. Radio and television programming are filled with commercials promoting scratch-off tickets, using catchy jingles and funny skits to get you to play. It's impossible to walk into a gas station or convenience store and not see tons of advertisements for Quick Draw, Lotto and other games of chance.
'Hidden Danger' Injures Teen in Freak Accident at Jersey Beach

2 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

Many Hudson Valley residents are planning trips to the Jersey Shore this summer. Safety experts say there's a hidden danger everyone should be on high alert for. Every summer, my family spends our vacation on the Jersey Shore. There's nothing quite as relaxing as the sound of the ocean and sand between your toes. However, beachgoers need to remain vigilant because a trip to the shore can land you in the hospital or even worse.
NY State Police Say Person Fell From Moving Vehicle On Highway

2 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Hopefully, this is not something you see everyday when driving down the road? New York State Police say that they continue to investigate a dramatic altercation that ended when a person fell off a moving vehicle. The incident occurred Sunday morning on one of the state's busiest roadways, as the person who fell remains hospitalized. The driver of the vehicle is facing charges, including driving while ability impaired by drugs, says police.
New York State Resident Reports "Hypersonic" Orbs That Traveled Through the Clouds

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Anyone see anything they can't explain? A resident living in New York's upper Hudson Valley reported a strange site flying in the sky late Saturday night. The person who filed the report even says the object was traveling through the clouds at a hypersonic rate of speed. The sighting once again raises the question if the source is some sort of unidentified flying object, or simply something like miliary aircraft, or naturally occurring phenomena?
Is it Really Hot Enough to Fry an Egg in Poughkeepsie, New York?

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

Temperatures topped 105 degrees in Poughkeepsie, New York this week, so we wondered if we could really fry an egg on the sidewalk. Growing up in the 1980s, the danger of hot weather was just one of the traumatic things that were drilled into my head as a child. I remember a public service announcement that used to play during the Saturday morning cartoons, warning against leaving dogs in hot cars. The announcer would say, "Hot enough to fry an egg?
2 Vital Hudson Valley, NY Roads to Undergo $13 Million Upgrade

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Andrew Boris

Traveling through the Hudson Valley region of New York will be much more comfortable after a state-of-the-art upgrade to two busy highways. Summer is a great time to take a scenic drive through the Hudson Valley, but this year it may be a bit more difficult to get around thanks to two big projects that are expected to begin this month. On Tuesday, Governor Hochul announced that work has started on a project aimed at improving travel conditions on two "vital highways" in the Hudson Valley.
Second Tornado Confirmed During Deadly Storms That Struck New York State

3 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

Sunday morning's deadly storms spawned a second tornado, as the National Weather Service confirmed the news Tuesday. The National Weather Service had reported that an EF-1 tornado was already confirmed in the town of Clarks Mills. The first tornado was on the ground for more than 2 miles, with winds up to 105 mph. The tornado caused considerable damage, which sadly took the lives of three victims as trees crashed through their homes.
New York State Man Accused of Burglarizing Same Business Twice

4 days ago | wpdh.com | Eric Hopkins

A man from New York state is accused of what some may refer to as a case of double dipping. However, in this particular scenario, officials say the suspect broke into and burglarized the same business not once, but twice in around two weeks. New York State Police say that the suspect is facing multiple charges, including 3rd degree grand larceny and one count of 4th degree criminal mischief.