I Live Here Westchester NY

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn a personal passion into a trusted lifestyle brand with tens of thousands of followers? In this episode of I Live Here Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with Nicole Steinthal , founder of NS Lifestyles and the voice behind one of the county’s most stylish online communities. Nicole shares how she launched her blog after a career at Tiffany, grew it i...

Send us Fan Mail How do you go from dialing numbers out of the Yellow Pages to leading one of Westchester’s most successful insurance agencies? In this episode, host Jim Jockle sits down with Weezie Mullaly , owner of the Weezie Mullaly Insurance Agency and the first woman to win Geico’s Local Agent of the Year . Weezie shares her inspiring journey from Long Island to Westchester, the risks of lea...

Send us Fan Mail As Westchester families prepare for back-to-school, mental health is top of mind. In this episode, host Jim Jockle sits down with Dr. Alec Miller , co-founder of the Access Psychology Foundation, to talk about how we can better support kids, parents, and schools in navigating today’s challenges. Dr. Miller shares how his foundation is expanding access to mental health care, traini...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s headlines are a mix of accountability, investment, and caution as we cover: Childcare Corruption Scandal – A senior county audit clerk faces felony charges after allegedly soliciting bribes from daycare providers. $2.1 Million for Community Projects – Senator Pete Harckham delivers big news for parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, and municipal buildings across 21 municipali...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of I Live Here Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with Barry Clark, Executive Director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. Barry shares his unique perspective as both a nonprofit leader and a parent of a child with special needs, offering deep insight into the critical services and advocacy work of The Arc Westchester—the county’s larges...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Friday Five —your five-minute, fast-track update on the biggest stories and best things to do in Westchester County. I'm your host, Jim Jockle, and this week’s episode covers: Playland Park Victory – The county wins its arbitration and keeps control of the iconic amusement park. Bus Fare Shake-Up – Beeline fare evasion might soon be a civil issue, not a crimina...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester , host Jim Jockle welcomes Val Sagliocco, the third-generation visionary behind The Morano Group, a full-service landscape design firm rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. Val shares his journey from working summers in the family landscaping business to studying finance at Fordham—and ultimately returning to transform the compan...

Send us Fan Mail In this special recap episode, host Jim Jockle hits pause to reflect on the first slate of I Live Here Westchester —what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and what made us laugh out loud. From deepfake scams to Christmas displays, real estate shifts to social equity wins, it’s a curated journey through the voices shaping Westchester County. Jim threads together a powerful and surp...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Sophia Salis, Public & Government Affairs, Veolia Water New York Episode Summary: In this episode of I Live Here Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with Sophia Salis from Veolia to explore critical topics affecting Westchester residents, including water affordability, sustainability, and community engagement. Sophia shares details of Veolia's groundbreaking Wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with Thom Kleiner, Executive Director of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, for a dynamic conversation on how local initiatives are shaping the future of work across the region. Thom shares the mission of the Workforce Development Board and how strategic partnerships—with community colleges, e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester , host Jim Jockle dives into the alarming rise of AI-driven scams affecting individuals and families across Westchester County and beyond. With new legislation introduced by County Executive Ken Jenkins aimed at combating these modern frauds, Jim is joined by cybersecurity expert Hamza Zaman to break down the real-world...

Send us Fan Mail In this festive episode of I Live Here Westchester , host James Jockle sits down with Dan Casteralla, a 20+ year veteran and CEO of American Christmas—a company behind some of New York City’s most iconic holiday displays. From humble beginnings as a Bronx-based plant company to a national leader in commercial Christmas décor, American Christmas is synonymous with seasonal joy—and...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of I Live Here: Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with Allison Lake, the outgoing Executive Director of the Westchester Children's Association (WCA), to reflect on her remarkable 25-year journey in advocacy. From expanding healthcare access and shaping youth justice policy to tackling the digital divide and amplifying mental health needs post-C...

Send us Fan Mail It’s not every day a hay barn becomes a nationally celebrated theater. But in Stony Point, New York, that’s exactly what happened. In this episode of I Live Here Westchester , host Jim Jockle speaks with Joe Brancato and Andrew M. Horn—the creative minds behind Penguin Rep Theater . From its founding in 1977 to staging Off-Broadway hits and global tours, Penguin Rep has transforme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of I Live Here Westchester , host Jim Jockle sits down with lifelong Westchester resident and real estate expert Lindsay Crotty Walsh to explore how our county has evolved—and continues to transform—in 2025. From booming downtowns to commuter patterns reshaped by remote work, Lindsay offers an insider, on-the-ground perspective that both newcomers and long-time loc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to I Live Here Westchester! Check out our journey together. Support the show I Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media . We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong. Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us? Email: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www....