Sad news today. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Jim Dwyer, a columnist for three New York City newspapers across a long and acclaimed career, died Thursday. He was 63. Jim and I went to grammar school together. Our paths also crossed at Fordham. Jim and I, over the past several years, were Facebook friends. Jim’s writing was crisp, clear and always ‘New York’. Over the years, as I blogged and posted on my own page, my day was always made better when Jim ‘liked’ something that I wrote. Jim also wrote or co-authored 7 books. One of these, “102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers,” was an account of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center from the perspective of the survivors. Jim, graciously agreed to call in to WKIP’s Hudson Valley Live Show when I was filling in for Tom Sipos to discuss this book on the 16th anniversary of the attacks. My interview with Jim is attached. Jim, thank you for following your heart. Thank you for your insight, humor and for never forgetting that you were a kid from Yorkville. God speed, Jim
Ed Kowalski is a Pleasant Valley resident, media voice, and policy-focused professional whose work sits at the intersection of law, public policy, and community life. Ed has spent his career working in senior leadership roles across human resources, compliance, and operations, helping organizations navigate complex legal and regulatory environments. His work has focused on accountability, risk management, workforce issues, and translating policy and law into practical outcomes that affect people’s jobs, livelihoods, and communities. Ed is also a familiar voice in the Hudson Valley media landscape. He most recently served as the morning host of Hudson Valley This Morning on WKIP and is currently a frequent contributor to Hudson Valley Focus with Tom Sipos on Pamal Broadcasting. In addition, Ed is the creator of The Valley Viewpoint, a commentary and narrative platform focused on law, justice, government accountability, and the real-world impact of public policy. Across broadcast and written media, Ed’s work emphasizes transparency, access to justice, institutional integrity, and public trust. Ed is a graduate of Xavier High School, Fordham University, and Georgetown University, holding a Certificate in Business Leadership from Georgetown. His Jesuit education shaped his belief that ideas carry obligations—and that leadership requires both discipline and moral clarity. He lives in Pleasant Valley.
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Excellent Ed, I’m always impressed by your writing. Keep ‘em coming
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Excellent Ed, I’m always impressed by your writing. Keep ‘em coming
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