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Hosted by Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 60 episodes
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Local Matters Westchester, a civic affairs podcast, delivers in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone and veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, the show features influential guests ranging from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and nonprofit advocates.
Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur hosts Local Matters Westchester, a news show with 60 episodes published.
Human trafficking isn't just a problem in distant places: it's happening right here in Westchester, and across the country. This week on Local Matters Westchester, we share our interview with human trafficking survivor a
Pleasantville native Michael Bloom and fellow filmmaker Lily Weisberg share what it means to have their short film " Rare Birds " screened at the Tribeca Film Festival. In conversation with hosts Martin Wilbur and Jill G
In this episode, guest host Jill Grossman interviews the pastors of the Lutheran, Episcopalian, and Presbyterian churches in Pleasantville about their work to create safe spaces and better meet the needs of all community
ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy founder Alan Siegel discusses how the practice has grown from one office to a network expected to reach 10 locations across Westchester by September. He talks about ProClinix’s ties to c
Peekskill Herald founder Regina Clarkin delves into the challenges and tremendous rewards of serving the community with nonprofit local journalism on the eve of the online news outlet's fifth anniversary.
Former Assemblyman David Buchwald joins us to discuss Civic Helpers, the nonprofit he founded to help people and organizations navigate government bureaucracy. Buchwald, who served as a White Plains councilman before bec
Asif Khan, a former professional squash player from one of the sport's most famous families, joins Local Matters Westchester to discuss coaching, youth development, and building a thriving squash program in Northern West
Democratic Mount Pleasant supervisor candidate Tom Abinanti joins Local Matters Westchester to discuss why he's challenging incumbent Republican Carl Fulgenzi, his response to Councilman Mark Saracino's surprise resignat
In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, guest host Jill Grossman speaks with Kristin Raniola, founder of Noelle Healing in Mount Kisco, about the art of energy healing, how it works, and why more people are turning
Westchester County's network of nearly 600 automated license plate readers is facing a major legal challenge. Nancy Glass, litigation director at NYU School of Law's Policing Project, joins Local Matters Westchester to e
Local Matters Westchester speaks with Revolutionary Westchester 250 President Constance Kehoe about plans for the nation's semiquincentennial, the county's Revolutionary War history, and the events planned across Westche
In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi talks to hosts Martin Wilbur and Adam Stone to discuss development pressures, fiscal constraints, and ongoing flooding concerns. He ad
Examiner reporter Vera Giraudo was on site at Rockland Community College to cover President Donald J. Trump's rally for Rep. Mike Lawler last week. In her audio story, she took the pulse of the crowd, exploring what the
In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, guest David Grant shares why he founded the Suzanne Grant Foundation and how, by supporting community service projects in local schools and organizations, he is keeping his w
The Pleasantville Farmers Market has grown from a dozen vendors into one of Westchester’s busiest year-round destinations. This week on Local Matters Westchester, The Examiner’s weekly podcast, host Martin Wilbur talks w
In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, we speak with Michael Peppard about his campaign for the Westchester County Board of Legislators. A theology professor and former Pleasantville trustee, Peppard shares his ba
For 50 years, local philanthropy has quietly supported Westchester in ways most people never see. From legal help for domestic violence survivors to funding better community data, the impact runs deep. In this episode of
Protest organizer Fred Silverman explains why the weekly rally for democracy demonstrations in Mount Kisco are needed.
A conversation with County Executive Ken Jenkins. He discusses housing, affordability and other pressing issues facing the county.
In our final interview with the Democratic candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District race, challenger Mike Sacks joined Local Matters Westchester to talk a
David Grant
civil engineer, county council member · Dignity Memorial
1 appearance on this show
Ken Jenkins
coaching executive · Westchester County
1 appearance on this show
Mike Sacks
political and legal journalist
1 appearance on this show
Cait Conley
Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 17th district
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Klein
Global Circular Economy Manager · Manly, Stewart & Finaldi
1 appearance on this show
John Sullivan
former US deputy secretary of state and former US ambassador to the Russian Federation · American Retirement Association
1 appearance on this show
Carl Fulgenzi
Mount Pleasant
1 appearance on this show
Peter Rogovin
Foodchester
1 appearance on this show
Laura Rossi
The New York Community Trust
1 appearance on this show
Cindy Kanusher
Pace Women’s Justice Center
1 appearance on this show
Tracey Bilski
Friends of Buttonhook Forest
1 appearance on this show
Dawn Meyerski
Mount Kisco Child Care Center
1 appearance on this show
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