This Week in Westchester: The Podcast
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This Week in Westchester: The Podcast
TWIW 10: March 2, 2026
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Westchester County Government
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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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 Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard joined to discuss priorities and key initiatives impacting Mount Vernon residents.
- Westchester Soccer Club CEO Mitch Baruchowitz discussed the Club’s upcoming season, community engagement, and the growing role of professional soccer in Westchester County.
- Jenkins introduced legislation titled “Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage Act,” which will ensure construction workers on projects undertaken for the County, but performed on leased property, receive fair, prevailing wages consistent with equitable labor standards.
- Westchester Medical Center Health Network Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations Tom Scaglione and Hudson Valley Care Coalition CEO Amie Parikh discussed the Hudson Valley Social Care Network, a New York State-designated, Medicaid-funded initiative focused on improving whole-person care by addressing social determinants of health such as food access, housing stability, and transportation.
- Westchester County Office for Women Acting Director Catherine Borgia joined in recognition of Women’s History Month, discussing her new leadership role and continued advocacy on behalf of County residents.
- Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services Program Development Director Colette Phipps joined to discuss the County’s Livable Communities Initiative, and enhanced services supporting older adults aging safely and independently.
- Westchester County Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Internship Program Coordinator Copernicus Crane discussed the County Executive’s Internship Program, and opportunities to engage and develop the next generation of public service leaders.
- Westchester County Government officially transitioned its website domain from westchestergov.com to WestchesterCountyNY.gov, effective March 2.
- Irish Heritage Month will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10 with a Flag Raising Ceremony.
- Highlights from the Westchester County Parks Department.
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