I Live Here Westchester NY
“I Live Here” is a hyperlocal podcast that explores the stories, people, and events shaping life in Westchester, NY. Each episode dives into what’s happening across our towns and neighborhoods—highlighting small businesses, community voices, local culture, and can’t-miss happenings. Whether you’ve lived here forever or just moved in, this podcast keeps you connected to the place you call home.
Episodes
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 – A...
In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester, host Jim Jockle welcomes Val Sagliocco, the third-generation visionary behind The Morano Group, a full-service landscape design firm rooted in tradition and driven by innovation.
Val shares his journey from working summers in the family landscaping business to studying finance at Fordham—and ultimately returning to transform the company into a premier, vertically integrated ...
In this special recap episode, host Jim Jockle hits pause to reflect on the first slate of I Live Here Westchester—what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and what made us laugh out loud. From deepfake scams to Christmas displays, real estate shifts to social equity wins, it’s a curated journey through the voices shaping Westchester County.
Jim threads together a powerful and surprisingly funny narrative, exploring how ...
Guest:
Sophia Salis, Public & Government Affairs, Veolia Water New York
Episode Summary:
In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with Sophia Salis from Veolia to explore critical topics affecting Westchester residents, including water affordability, sustainability, and community engagement.
Sophia shares details of Veolia's groundbreaking Water Affordability Program—th...
In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with Thom Kleiner, Executive Director of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, for a dynamic conversation on how local initiatives are shaping the future of work across the region.
Thom shares the mission of the Workforce Development Board and how strategic partnerships—with community colleges, employers, nonprofits, and even platforms...
Episode Summary:
In this episode of I Live Here: Westchester, host Jim Jockle dives into the alarming rise of AI-driven scams affecting individuals and families across Westchester County and beyond. With new legislation introduced by County Executive Ken Jenkins aimed at combating these modern frauds, Jim is joined by cybersecurity expert Hamza Zaman to break down the real-world impact of these scams—and what you ...
In this festive episode of I Live Here Westchester, host James Jockle sits down with Dan Casteralla, a 20+ year veteran and CEO of American Christmas—a company behind some of New York City’s most iconic holiday displays. From humble beginnings as a Bronx-based plant company to a national leader in commercial Christmas décor, American Christmas is synonymous with seasonal joy—and it all happens from their massive headq...
In this heartfelt episode of I Live Here: Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with Allison Lake, the outgoing Executive Director of the Westchester Children's Association (WCA), to reflect on her remarkable 25-year journey in advocacy. From expanding healthcare access and shaping youth justice policy to tackling the digital divide and amplifying mental health needs post-COVID, Allison has helped drive transfor...
It’s not every day a hay barn becomes a nationally celebrated theater. But in Stony Point, New York, that’s exactly what happened. In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, host Jim Jockle speaks with Joe Brancato and Andrew M. Horn—the creative minds behind Penguin Rep Theater.
From its founding in 1977 to staging Off-Broadway hits and global tours, Penguin Rep has transformed into a powerhouse of new plays, bold vo...
In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with lifelong Westchester resident and real estate expert Lindsay Crotty Walsh to explore how our county has evolved—and continues to transform—in 2025. From booming downtowns to commuter patterns reshaped by remote work, Lindsay offers an insider, on-the-ground perspective that both newcomers and long-time locals will find indispensable.
What You’l...
Welcome to I Live Here Westchester! Check out our journey together.
I Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.
We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.
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