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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Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore Beach in New York
WHALE: There's been quite an uptick in humpback whale sightings over the past few years off the coast of New York. Sadly, the increased activity also means there's a greater chance some of these massive animals could meet their demise,
Times Square Billboard Draws Backlash Over Fat-Shaming
TONE-DEAF: A new billboard over Times Square has some people talking, and not all the talk is good.
Angry Goose Attacks People Near Diner In Northern New Jersey
GOOSE: A Canada goose is in no mood for any human bulls**t, as the frantic fowl has been harassing customers and employees of a popular diner in northern New Jersey. But there is good reason for the goose to be extra protective this time of year.
“Steve Urkel” Actor Wants to Bring New Line of Weed to East Coast
DID I DO THAT?: The actor behind the goofy but lovable TV sitcom character Steve Urkel has a new passion, and he hopes to one day bring his new product to the Empire State.
Will 2021 Be Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season?
HURRICANES: Will this year be just as active for hurricanes in the Atlantic? Should residents on the East Coast be on the lookout?
New Jersey Gym Owner Offers Free Memberships For Those Not Vaccinated
GYM MEMBERSHIP: You might have heard how some businesses are rewarding customers and workers who got their COVID vaccinations? But what about those business owners who want to offer services to those not vaccinated?
Giant Mysterious Glowing Red Cloud Spotted Off East Coast
CLOUD: Anyone see the giant glowing red mass in the sky Wednesday? While the puff in the sky may have looked ominous, NASA says it's origins are pretty ordinary.
Whoa! A Free Flight Around the Moon Is Now Available For Eight Lucky People
MOON TRIP: Want to go on a trip? A number of pandemic weary folks might be looking for a change of scenery, and to just get out of town. Well, this could be the trip of a lifetime,
Stewart’s Has Their Own Beer, Or At Least They Used To
BEER: Did you know Stewart's has their very own beer? Or maybe we should say, they did have their very own beer. Anyone ever try Stewart's beer?