Westchester Talk Radio

About Westchester Talk Radio

Welcome to Westchester Talk Radio -- a "podcast on wheels" dedicated to amplifying the stories, businesses, and vibrant community spirit of Westchester County. True to our tagline, "Where we give YOU a voice," our channel serves as a dynamic platform for local entrepreneurs, community leaders, event organizers, and passionate residents. Whether we are covering high-profile regional business summits, spotlighting non-profits, or broadcasting from local cultural events, our mission is simple: to keep you connected, informed, and inspired. Through engaging interviews, behind-the-scenes reporting, and insightful discussions, Westchester Talk Radio bridges the gap between local action and regional impact. Tune in to explore the people and ideas shaping our community -- or join us on air and share your story with Westchester.

Publisher

WestchesterTalkRadio by Sharc

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Oct 2016

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 1,493 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Blood Cancer United's Light The Night, featuring Mackenzie Page, Campaign Development Manager for Blood Cancer United

   In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Susan Browning spoke with Mackenzie Page, Campaign Development Manager for Blood Cancer United. Moving from a background in data analytics, Mackenzie shared how her passion for community fundraising stemmed from supporting a childhood friend with brain cancer. She discussed her work guiding local individual and corporate fundraisers, managing the event at Playland Park, and engaging high school student fundraising campaigns.

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Blood Cancer United's Light The Night, featuring Josh Berman, Patient and Community Outreach Manager for the Connecticut, Albany, and Eastern New York region

   In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Josh Berman, Patient and Community Outreach Manager for the Connecticut, Albany, and Eastern New York region. Josh explained Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancers and improve patients' quality of life through research, free support services, and advocacy. He detailed the symbolic meaning of the event's red, white, and gold lanterns and discussed the organization's name evolution from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to better reflect all blood cancers served.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Blood Cancer United's Light The Night, featuring Catherine Cioffi, Communications Director for Westchester County

   In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Susan Browning spoke with Catherine Cioffi, Communications Director for Westchester County. Catherine shared her personal connection to the cause, recounting how her cousin Marisa was diagnosed with leukemia, received a life-saving stem cell transplant from an oncology nurse in Boston, and returned to teaching. Participating in her third walk, Catherine expressed deep gratitude for Blood Cancer United's support and highlighted the strength and hope found within the community.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 61: New Rochelle YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2025 with Host Bob Marrone and featuring Jace Young, Head Swim Coach

Published 30 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'm being afraid of that. Well, bit by bit. It's a different environment. So being used to and accustomed to a different environment that feels different, it has different rules. There's work that you can do to... That's what I wanted here. Now, can a person learn to swim at any age? Yeah, I'm sorry. I can't hear anything. Oh, his had his had phones. All right, yeah. Can a person learn to swim at any age? They can and often do. We have a we have a very robust adult -learned swim program here at the YMCA with instructors that have talked about. Marcelo is a great Megan works with our master swim team and we work with all levels, all ages, all experience. […]

Who has been a guest on Westchester Talk Radio

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Manny Menjivar
• Nick Pereyra
• Kristen Alouisa
• Carlo Castronovo
• Fred Gaudelli

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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