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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Officials Say Naked New York State Man on Drugs Threatened Police
Police in New York state recently say they were called over multiple reports of a disturbance involving a man who was naked in public.
![NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-46394pre_20c52f7cb15b17d.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the hot weather isn't going to stay away.
![Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-RS20081_GettyImages-1124599161-scr-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong.
![Another Vehicle Slams Into Amish Buggy in New York State, Causing Injuries](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-73771606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Another Vehicle Slams Into Amish Buggy in New York State, Causing Injuries
Just a little over a month after a vehicle collided with a horse-drawn carriage in New York state, another crash has sent two Amish residents to the hospital with critical injuries, says officials.
![New York State Police Arrest Alleged Drunk Wrong-Way Driver on Route 17](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-820pre_d16dfe5d83b6b49.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New York State Police Arrest Alleged Drunk Wrong-Way Driver on Route 17
This is some scary stuff.
![Officials Say Bus Crashed Through Home in New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/07/attachment-10154pre_853572fc6c1f08a.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officials Say Bus Crashed Through Home in New York State
The crash sent passengers to the hospital.
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What Is This Giant Insect Found Across New York State? [PICS]
While their appearance may be alarming to some, are they really anything to worry about?
![Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/06/attachment-RS4064_158039514-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?
Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?
![Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Beach in New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/06/attachment-RS15427_465102794-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Beach in New York State
Dodging an incoming plane is usually not a concern most beachgoers have to worry about.
![Meteor Shower With “Glowing Ionized Trails” to be Seen Above New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/705/files/2024/06/attachment-51695pre_943da3b6c62d4da.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meteor Shower With “Glowing Ionized Trails” to be Seen Above New York State
We're entering the time of year some refer to as meteor season.