Friday Five – Playland Stays Public, Beeline Bus Fare Reform, Mohegan Lake Reopens, and Weekend Picks (Aug 2–4)

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 criminal one.
Mohegan Lake Reopens – After a toxic algae bloom, the water’s safe again.
Next Week’s Guest Preview – Barry Clark from The Arc Westchester joins us Tuesday to discuss inclusion and advocacy.
Weekend Events – From sandcastles and cultural festivals to Lyle Lovett live in concert—your curated picks are ready.

Whether you’re heading to the beach or catching a show, we’ve got your weekend covered.

 Featured Events:

• Glen Island Sand Art Competition – Sat, Aug 2 | New Rochelle
• Heritage of India Festival – Sun, Aug 3 | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Lyle Lovett & His Large Band – Sun, Aug 2 | Caramoor, Katonah (Ticketed)

Don’t Miss Tuesday’s Interview:
Tune in Tuesday morning for a thoughtful conversation with Barry Clark, Executive Director of The Arc Westchester, about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in our community.

New episodes every Tuesday (interviews) and Friday (The Friday Five). Available wherever you get your podcasts.