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This Week in Westchester: The Podcast
Your weekly audio briefing from Westchester County Government. Where each week, County Executive Ken Jenkins breaks down the decisions, investments and initiatives shaping life across Westchester. Clear information. Real progress. One place to stay informed.
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This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 35: New Careers, New Opportunities - Westchester's Youth Detention Facility
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TWIW 46: November 9, 2026
In today's This Week in Westchester Briefing episode, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins unveiled his proposed $2.7-Billion-Dollar 2027 Operating Budget…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 34: What Westchester Families Should Know about the Importance of Vaccines
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TWIW 45: November 2, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins covers Election Day in Westchester County. Jenkins calls on federal government to push back on…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 33: The Legend of Halloween in Sleepy Hollow
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TWIW 44: October 26, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update on the water main break in the Town of Greenburgh. Village of Tarrytown Mayor Karen…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 32: Inside REV FEST 250 and the Battle of White Plains
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TWIW 43: October 19, 2026
In this episode: Democratic Election Commissioner Tajian Nelson and Acting Republican Deputy Commissioner Deborah Gerace joined from the Board of Elections to…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 31: Healthy Aging Starts at the Table - Inside Westchester’s Senior Nutrition Programs
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TWIW 42: October 13, 2026
In this episode: Village of Sleepy Hollow Mayor Marjorie Hsu joined to discuss exciting updates about the Village. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 30: A Look Inside Westchester Community College
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TWIW 41: October 5, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced two leadership appointments to the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Jenkins…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 29: Lighting the Night in Westchester – Inside the Fight Against Blood Cancer
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TWIW 40: September 28, 2026
In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins sent a letter to the Federal Delegation to fight for full restoration of funding to the Supplemental Nutrition…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 28: Inside Westchester’s Boundary Spanner Program
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TWIW 39: September 21, 2026
Inside this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update on the fire at the Dragon Coaster. Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Sharon Torres joined to discuss…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 27: Inside Consumer Protection - Fighting Fraud in Westchester
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TWIW 38: September 14, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Westchester County generates $1.85 billion in Film and Television…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 26: What Clothing Insecurity Really Means and Why It Matters
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TWIW 37: September 8, 2026
In this episode: · Westchester County marked the solemn 25th anniversary of September 11, and shared a special new documentary looking back through the eyes of…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 25: 25 Years Later - Remembering September 11 with Jay Winuk, 9/11 Day Co-founder
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TWIW 36: August 31, 2026
In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins reminded everyone about the Safe Haven/Abandoned Infant Protection Act. Commissioner of the Westchester County…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 24: You Are Not Alone - Inside Westchester's 988 Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Resources
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TWIW 35: August 24, 2026
In this episode: Members of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Branch 30 attended to accept a proclamation honoring the 35th Anniversary of…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 23: Helping Westchester Families Afford Child Care
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TWIW 34: August 17, 2026
In this episode: Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano joined to discuss exciting updates about the Town of Somers. Westchester County Youth Bureau Executive…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 22: Faith In Westchester
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TWIW 33: August 10, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Budget Director Larry Soule joined to discuss the County’s second quarter financial report. Westchester County Department…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 21: Building Careers in Clean Energy - A Look Inside Westchester's Free Workforce Resources
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TWIW 32: August 3, 2026
In this episode: Deputy Commissioner of Community Mental Health Joseph Glazer joined to discuss the new Court-Based Mental Health Navigator Program…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 20: What It Means To Be a Local Municipal Leader with Mayor Rika Levin
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TWIW 31: July 27, 2026
In this episode: Dobbs Ferry Mayor Christy Knell joined to discuss exciting updates happening in the Village of Dobbs Ferry. Westchester County is urging…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 19: Inside Westchester's Blueprint for Sustainability
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TWIW 30: July 20, 2026
In this episode: Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald gave an update on the Westchester County Health Department monitoring the Hudson River. Department of…
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TWIW 29: July 13, 2026
In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins gave an update on Cyclosporiasis in Westchester. Jenkins gave an update on extreme heat coming into Westchester…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 18: Exploring Abolition Day in NY with Historian Joyce Cole
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This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 17: Building Westchester's Future Today - Inside the RPI + Westchester Partnership
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TWIW 28: July 6, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Emergency Services Commissioner Susan Spear and Department of Public Works &…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 16: Inside Westchester's Office of Housing Counsel
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TWIW 27: June 29, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler joined County Executive Ken Jenkins to discuss the upcoming heat wave later this…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 15: Westchester Needs Blood Donors and Why it Matters
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TWIW 26: June 22, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed Primary Election Day in Westchester County on Tuesday, June 23. City of White Plains Mayor…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 14: Exploring Juneteenth with Historian Joyce Cole
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TWIW 25: June 15, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed the New York Knicks bringing a championship back to New York and marked Thursday, June 18…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 13: Summer at the Health Department - Ticks, Sunburns, and Safety Tips
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TWIW 24: June 8, 2026
In this episode: Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed the House’s decision to advance cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 12: Inside the County Clerk's Office and the Records that Shape Westchester
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TWIW 23: June 1, 2026
In this episode: Associate Director of Community & Stakeholder Relations for the New York Blood Center (NYBC) Brian Harper joined to discuss the current blood…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 11: Veterans in Westchester
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TWIW 22: May 26, 2026
In this episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins shares update on Westchester’s First Quarter Report. New Castle Town Supervisor Victoria Tipp joined to talk…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 10: Talking Trash, Recycling and Why Westchester's Waste Goals Are Paving the Way for a Cleaner Future
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TWIW 21: May 18, 2026
Inside this episode: City of Rye Mayor Josh Nathan joined to discuss issues effecting the City. Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 09: Summer Tourism and Why it Matters
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TWIW 20: May 11, 2026
In This Episode: Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler gave an update on Hantavirus. Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves joined to discuss…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 08: How to SAVE Your Dragon - Inside Playland and Bringing the Dragon Coaster Back to Life
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TWIW 19: May 4, 2026
In This Episode: County Executive Ken Jenkins discussed recent changes to SNAP requirements. Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves joined to discuss issues…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 07: What Westchester Experts Say About Screen Time—and What Parents Can Do
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TWIW 18: April 27, 2026
In This Episode: North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas joined to discuss issues effecting the Town. Administrator of the Office of Assigned Council…
This Week in Westchester: The PodcastWestchester, Explained 06: Inside the Lives Forward Program - A Story About Second Chances & Accountability
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TWIW 17: April 20, 2026
In this episode: Commissioner of Probation Rocco Pozzi joined to discuss the County’s observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Deputy…