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.
Episodes
23 episodes
Westchester, Explained 06: Inside the Lives Forward Program - A Story About Second Chances & Accountability
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 an...
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 Commissioner of Environmental Facilities Lou Vetrone and
Westchester, Explained 05: Uncovering Westchester’s History and Why It Matters with Historian Joyce Cole
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 an...
TWIW 16: April 13, 2026
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 initiativ...
Westchester, Explained 04: Septic Systems & Water Quality
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 an...
TWIW 15: April 6, 2026
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. Westc...
Westchester, Explained 03: Lifting Up Women Through Mentorship
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 ...
TWIW 14: March 30, 2026
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 Villag...
Westchester, Explained 02: How a Bill Becomes a County Law - An In-Depth Conversation With Westchester’s Intergovernmental Relations Department
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 shapi...
TWIW 13: March 23, 2026
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...
TWIW 12: March 17, 2026
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...
TWIW 11: March 9, 2026
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...
Westchester, Explained 01: Lead Remediation
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 shapi...
TWIW 10: March 2, 2026
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 Ve...
TWIW 09: February 18, 2026
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 ...
TWIW 08: February 9, 2026
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 pr...
TWIW 07: February 2, 2026
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 ...
TWIW 06: January 27, 2026
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 ...
TWIW 05: January 20, 2026
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...
TWIW 04: January 12, 2026
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 t...
TWIW 03: January 5, 2026
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 projec...