Join me in a conversation today with celebrated drummer
Ralph Rolle. He has played with everyone from Sting to
Aretha in venues around the world. But his heart always
takes him back to his roots: The Bronx,  where he was raised by his mother and reared by his grandmother. Both women were excellent bakers, and Ralph, as a young boy,
learned about the art of cookie making from his beloved grandma. Known as Grampy, Ralph immortalized her  by naming one of his 18 cookie varieties after her.
Learn about Ralph's incredible journey from top musician to top baker, building a cookie empire, bringing industry to the Bronx, and giving back.

Valerie Smaldone in conversation with musician and baker Ralph Rolle

A brand new musical from Broadway writer Joe DiPietro and Valerie Vigoda and Brendan Millburn of Groove Lily,"Ernest Shackleton Loves Me" is opening at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. Find out about how this new piece came to life.

Valerie's New Jersey featuring Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

Hear about the amazing theatrical performances from local high school students at the award winning St. Joseph's Regional High School, with resident director Frank Ingrasciotta

Valerie's New Jersey featuring Frank Ingrasciotta

Broadway and television star Christine Ebersole is featured in this edition of Valerie's New Jersey as she undertakes a starring role in  the world premiere of "Ever After," a new musical at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Producing Artistic Director Mark Hoebee speaks about the unique initiatives at Paper Mill.

Valerie's New Jersey-Paper Mill Playhouse featuring Christine Ebersole

Learn about a stunning hidden gem in your own backyard.
An opportunity for fine dining in an Italian villa, overlooking New York harbor!

Valerie's New Jersey featuring Casa Belvedere

Check out some seasonal cocktails for Halloween from Amanti Vino in Montclair, Ho Ho Kus Inn and Avenue in Long Branch on this edition of "Valerie's New Jersey" on MY9.NJ

Valerie's New Jersey Oct. 26, 2015

Dr. Paolo Malo is a world class dentist and innovator with United States headquarters in Rutherford, New Jersey. Find out about his revolutionary technique in dental implants.

Valerie's New Jersey featuring expert dentist Dr. Paolo Malo

Monica Piper, star and creator of the new off-Broadway comedy, "Not That Jewish" talks to Valerie Smaldone about her hilarious and poignant one-woman show.

Monica Piper star of "Not That Jewish"

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez from "Hamilton" releases her first solo album, and appears at an iconic supper club in New York later this month.

Valerie's NY-MANDY GONZALEZ

Anne Biging, CEO and co-founder of Healing Hotels of the World, speaks with travel guru Peter Greenberg about why travelers are choosing to stay at healing hotels. Healing Hotels of the World is the only global hospitality brand committed to providing avenues for personal  transformation and profound change for each hotel guest.

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