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TWIW 16: April 13, 2026

This Week in Westchester: The Podcast

This Week in Westchester: The Podcast
TWIW 16: April 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 Season 1 Episode 16
Westchester County Government

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 free rabies vaccines for pets on Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamen Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle. 
  • Westchester County Consumer Protection Director James Maisano joined to discuss ways to stay safe from scammers during tax season. 
  • In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), we highlighted the critical role of emergency dispatchers across Westchester, including the teams at WCDES 60 Control, WCDPS and local dispatch centers. Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Susan Spear and Westchester County Department of Public Safety Commissioner Terrance Raynor discussed the vital work of telecommunicators and shared important guidance on how residents can safely and effectively call 9-1-1. 
  • Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins shared information on the upcoming State of the County Address. 
  • Highlights from the Westchester County Parks Department. 


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