Eric Hopkins has worked in radio for over 20 years, including stops in Colorado, New York City, Connecticut, and Hudson Valley, NY. He currently hosts mid-days on 101.5 WPDH in the Mid-Hudson Valley area of New York, and 107.7 WRKR in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek southwest Michigan. He moved to New York after previously living in Houston, Texas, and a number of other states across the country. He has been an on-air personality, including a four-and-a-half-year stint on TownSquare Media's national syndication platform for Classic Rock. Hopkins also once served as Production Director, and is well versed in editing and audio. He loves to cover a variety of topics such as; sports, beer, dogs, weather and astronomy, to offbeat topics and even the paranormal.
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Bill to Allow New York State Residents the Right to End Their Own Lives Fails to Pass
The law has now failed to pass for nine years.
![Man Stabs Himself to Death at New York State Home Depot Store](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-2996587.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Stabs Himself to Death at New York State Home Depot Store
A shocking incident unfolded at a Home Depot location Wednesday afternoon.
![New York State’s Wealthiest Areas Outside New York City, Long Island & Westchester](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/05/attachment-47233pre_b5445f7434deadd.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New York State’s Wealthiest Areas Outside New York City, Long Island & Westchester
There's a big economic gap depending where you live.
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Escaped Dog Rescued in New York State Wilderness
A dog, who had gotten off its leash, was recently rescued in the New York state wilderness near a mountain.
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Will New York State Allow Liquor to Be Sold in Movie Theaters?
There are a few catches.
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Could Glue Traps For Mice and Rats Be Banned in New York State?
New York's had its share of issues with rodents, and sometimes humans may feel like they're on the losing end.
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New York State DEC Called Over Hiker Lost Near State’s Highest Peak
Even some experienced hikers can underestimate the terrain, as well as not realize just how cold it can get thousands of feet up.
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New York State Woman Allegedly Brought Gun Into Circus in Diaper Bag
According to officials, the suspect had a unique place to hide the pistol.
![Video Catches Ice Cracking On Frozen Lake in New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/03/attachment-Facebook-Photos-14.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Video Catches Ice Cracking On Frozen Lake in New York State
A recent Nest video from a local business caught the dramatic moment when a giant crack suddenly appeared on a frozen lake.
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New York State Man Drives Truck Into Ocean in Florida, Attempting To Surf
The man could be heard telling officials, "It’s not my fault the truck don’t surf!"
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Parts of New York State Report Shaking as Earthquake Occurs
Some residents in New York state were startled Thursday morning,
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UPS To Cut Thousands of Jobs, Including Ones in New York State
UPS announced Tuesday that they will be cutting thousands of jobs after a disappointing sales year. These layoffs will affect all areas of the country, including New York state.