This Week in Westchester: The Podcast

In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins honored the life and legacy of Former Congressman Eliot Engel, who passed away last week. Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi discussed key initiatives and updates from the Town of Mount Pleasant. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins provided information on an upcoming event sponsored by the County Department of Health to provide fr...

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not...

In this episode: Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald highlights that April is Global Volunteer Month and congratulates the Rye High School Hockey team for capturing the New York State Championship.   Westchester County Human Rights Commission Fair Housing Director Joshua Levin and Westchester County Office of Housing Counsel Director George Asante join to discuss the month of April as Fair Housi...

As part of Westchester County’s Women’s History Month celebration, this special episode was recorded for our Office for Women's new Empower Hour webinar series (https://women.westchestercountyny.gov )-- which highlights the power of mentorship in lifting up the next generation of women leaders. In this conversation, we hear how guidance, support and shared experience can open doors, build con...

In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins emphasizes the continued success of the Westchester County School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Tom Drake to share updates from the Village, highlight key priorities, and speak to the work being done to support residents and strengthen the community.  Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald shared new population estimates from...

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. This is the first in a special long-form series where we'll take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we will slow it down, dig in and bring in the people...

In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins gives update on plane crash LaGuardia Airport.  Director of Consumer Protection James Maisano discusses useful tools consumers can use to find cheap gas in Westchester County. Principal Environmental Planner for the Westchester County Department of Planning Matthew Castro discussed Potable Projects for Tomorrow school grants.  Congratulatio...

In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update about damage to the Music Tower at Playland Park. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler, Regional Chief of Colon & Rectal Surgery and Co-Director of the Northwell Early-Onset Cancer Program for Westchester Northwell Health Dr. Parul Shukla, and Physician-Scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Dr. Beno...

In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed Federal Department of Homeland Security Funding Standoff, and Westchester County Airport impacts. Cortlandt Town Supervisor Richard Becker discussed priorities and updates from the Town of Cortlandt, including ongoing community initiatives and the Town’s continued partnership with Westchester County to support residents and strengthen quality...

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. This is the first in a special long-form series where we'll take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we will slow it down, dig in and bring in the people...

In This Episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update on County Police Response to events in Iran. Video shared on keeping Bee-Line Bus stops safe and accessible during winter weather. Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard joined to discuss priorities and key initiatives impacting Mount Vernon residents.  Westchester Soccer Club CEO Mitch Baruchowitz discussed the Club’s upcoming seaso...

Topics Included: ·      The Department of Public Safety and its Real Time Crime intelligence center are monitoring social media activity and working with municipal law enforcement partners to discourage so-called teen “takeovers” of retail venues and other public spaces.  ·      Countywide Waste Reduction Survey: Westchester County has released its comprehensive Waste Reduction Study, and the find...

Topics Included: Remarks on the passing of Briarcliff Manor Trustee Malcolm Netburn.   Village of Irvington Mayor Arlene Burgos gave an update on the Village.  Westchester County athletes who proudly represented Team USA at the Winter Olympics.   Westchester County Director of Surface Transportation Michael Swee and Director of Energy Conservation and Sustainability Peter McCartt discussed the lau...

Topics Included: Westchester County Department of Public Safety Commissioner Terrance Raynor, Mayor of Mount Kisco J. Michael Cindrich, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi and Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce discussed latest intermunicipal agreement (IMA) between Westchester County and the Village of Mount Kisco. The agreement allows Mount Kisco to continue receivi...

Topics Included: A Winter Storm update.   Westchester EMS Paramedics Revinson and Schivley safely delivered baby girl “Fern” during the storm. New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert joined to discuss the latest happenings in her City.  Newly-elected County Clerk Tom Roach joined to introduce himself to County residents. The former Mayor of White Plains brings extensive local government experience...

Topics Include: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins provided a Town of Greenburgh Water Update.   Jenkins announced the appointment of Lila Kirton as Deputy Director of Operations.  Jenkins discussed the completion of a comprehensive Waste Reduction Study that looks at how Westchester can reduce waste and recycle more.  New York State Attorney General Leticia James is hosting a Deed Theft and...

Topics included: Putnam Workforce Development Board Executive Director Thom Kleiner gave an overview of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program ahead of the 2026 tax season. VITA is a free and trusted tax preparation program for low- and moderate-income residents.  Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and Deputy Health Commissioner Chris Ericson gave an overview of...

Topics included: County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update on flu cases in Westchester.  Update from Pound Ridge Supervisor Kevin Hansen on key town initiatives, local priorities and ongoing projects across Pound Ridge.  Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons and STEM Alliance President Margaret Käufer joined to highlight findings from Camoin’s recent economic impact...

Topics included: The Westchester Department of the Public Safety joined to discuss stepped up enforcement for New Year’s Eve.  What riders need to know about OMNY launching on Bee-Line buses January 4.  Guests included: Hugh Greechan , Commissioner, Department of Public Works & Transportation  Blanca Lopez , Commissioner, Department of Planning  Thomas Murphy , President, Liberty Lines Transit...

Topics include: • Westchester County Youth Bureau Executive Director Ernest McFadden joins to discuss a $3.1 million County investment in youth development through the Invest in Kids program • Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities First Deputy Commissioner Lou Vetrone joins to discuss new AI-powered robotics at the County’s Materials Recovery Facility to increase recycling effi...