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Bjork, William Shatner earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Bjork, Nick Kroll and William Shatner share their

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For this edition of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, we salute local celebrities who have been celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and "selfies."

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Daryl Hall, Peter Gallagher earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Peter Gallagher, Daryly Hall and Lauren Caltagirone share

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A singer, an actor and a comedy writer are tops for this edition for the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week.

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At No. 3 is Byram Hills grad and "The O.C." star Peter...

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Clive Davis, Jane Fonda earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Clive Davis, Jane Fonda and Nick Kroll share

A music icon, an Oscar-winning actress and a rising comedian were among the regional celebrities keeping things interesting on Twitter this week.

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Nick Kroll's 'Kroll Show' renewed for second season

quot;The Leaguequot; star Nick Kroll is a comedian

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Nick Kroll’s sketch comedy series, “Kroll Show,” has been renewed for a second season, Comedy Central announced Wednesday. The show, which premiered Jan. 16, received an additional order of 10 episodes.

“Kroll Show” has aired only two episodes so far, but it already has been well-received. The premiere episode drew 1.4 million total viewers, making it the highest-rated show in its time slot.

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'Kroll Show' star Nick Kroll recalls Rye upbringing

Actor Nick Kroll attends the 2012 Primetime Emmy

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Nick Kroll has a new sketch-comedy series, "Kroll Show," premiering tonight on Comedy Central, but he's been making people laugh — intentionally and unintentionally — ever since he was a kid growing up in Rye.

When I chatted with Kroll before the October season premiere of "The League," he was equally enthusiastic about sharing "Kroll Show" with his audience.

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