A Valley Viewpoint Note
Good morning, my friends.
If you’re reading this on Christmas morning, I hope you’re doing so slowly — with coffee still warm in your hands, light coming through the window, and the quiet that only this morning seems to bring.
Much of what I write for The Valley Viewpoint happens behind the scenes — late at night, early in the morning, in moments when I’m trying to make sense of the world and my place in it. But today isn’t about commentary or critique. It’s about gratitude.
To each of you who reads, shares, disagrees, reflects, or simply pauses with me here — thank you. You are the quiet community behind these words, and I never take that lightly.
Wherever this Christmas morning finds you — surrounded by family, remembering someone you miss, walking the dog, or sitting in a moment of stillness — I hope you feel a measure of peace.
Merry Christmas, my friends.
And thank you for being part of The Valley Viewpoint.
Published by Ed Kowalski
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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