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
51 episodes
Westchester, Explained 20: What It Means To Be a Local Municipal Leader with Mayor Rika Levin
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 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 residents and businesses to remain vigilant following a statewid...
Westchester, Explained 19: Inside Westchester's Blueprint for Sustainability
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 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 Probation Commissioner Rocco Pozzi joined to discuss ...
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 County. Westchester County has submitted...
Westchester, Explained 18: Exploring Abolition Day in NY 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...
Westchester, Explained 17: Building Westchester's Future Today - Inside the RPI + Westchester Partnership
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 28: July 6, 2026
In this episode:Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Emergency Services Commissioner Susan Spear and Department of Public Works & Transportation Commissioner Hugh Greechan give update on recent sto...
Westchester, Explained 16: Inside Westchester's Office of Housing Counsel
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 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 week and how to safe from heat-related illnesses.
Westchester, Explained 15: Westchester Needs Blood Donors and Why it Matters
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 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 Justin Brasch joined to discuss some of the ex...
Westchester, Explained 14: Exploring Juneteenth 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 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, as Wear Your Blue and Orange Day across Westchester County. ...
Westchester, Explained 13: Summer at the Health Department - Ticks, Sunburns, and Safety Tips
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 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 Women, Infants and Children (WIC).Jenkins highlighted the firs...
Westchester, Explained 12: Inside the County Clerk's Office and the Records that Shape Westchester
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 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 emergency in the region. Blood supplies have dropped to ...
Westchester, Explained 11: Veterans in Westchester
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 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 about what’s happening in New Castle. Jenk...
Westchester, Explained 10: Talking Trash, Recycling and Why Westchester's Waste Goals Are Paving the Way for a Cleaner Future
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 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 Services Susan Spear joined to discuss National Emer...
Westchester, Explained 09: Summer Tourism and Why it Matters
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 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 issues effecting the Town. Westcheste...
Westchester, Explained 08: How to SAVE Your Dragon - Inside Playland and Bringing the Dragon Coaster Back to Life
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...
