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On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 914INC. hosted its annual Best of Business Awards at the historic CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, bringing together Westchester’s top local leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to celebrate the region's thriving commercial landscape. The festive evening offered an invaluable opportunity for vibrant networking and collaboration while spotlighting the exceptional accomplishments of the area's business community. The event officially honored the leading B2B companies and innovators highlighted in the magazine's September/October issue, underscoring their vital contributions to Westchester's economic growth and success. Denine Timlin, president of D9 Permit Services, spoke with Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone about how her business simplifies the complex firearm licensing and permitting process across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Originating from her family's gun range and training school in Mount Vernon, Denine explained her role in guiding clients throug

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 914INC. hosted its annual Best of Business Awards at the historic CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, bringing together Westchester’s top local leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to celebrate the region's thriving commercial landscape. The festive evening offered an invaluable opportunity for vibrant networking and collaboration while spotlighting the exceptional accomplishments of the area's business community. The event officially honored the leading B2B companies and innovators highlighted in the magazine's September/October issue, underscoring their vital contributions to Westchester's economic growth and success. HudCo co-founder Christina Cohen and general manager Samantha Barr joined Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone to discuss their 9,000-square-foot co-working and events space in Dobbs Ferry. They detailed how HudCo survived the pandemic by leaning into private event hosting and integrating on-site wellness providers, such as physical therapists and acupunc

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 914INC. hosted its annual Best of Business Awards at the historic CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, bringing together Westchester’s top local leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to celebrate the region's thriving commercial landscape. The festive evening offered an invaluable opportunity for vibrant networking and collaboration while spotlighting the exceptional accomplishments of the area's business community. The event officially honored the leading B2B companies and innovators highlighted in the magazine's September/October issue, underscoring their vital contributions to Westchester's economic growth and success. Brittney Hodgins, Director of Residential Services at Hope’s Door, spoke with Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone about the critical support her organization provides for domestic violence survivors. She shared her personal experience as a survivor and outlined Hope’s Door's comprehensive shelter and wrap-around services, which include transitional housi

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 914INC. hosted its annual Best of Business Awards at the historic CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, bringing together Westchester’s top local leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to celebrate the region's thriving commercial landscape. The festive evening offered an invaluable opportunity for vibrant networking and collaboration while spotlighting the exceptional accomplishments of the area's business community. The event officially honored the leading B2B companies and innovators highlighted in the magazine's September/October issue, underscoring their vital contributions to Westchester's economic growth and success. Sharc Creative President Andrew Castellano sat down with Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone to discuss his journey from terrestrial radio to pioneering on-hold messaging and audio marketing. Castellano reflected on how learning community-relationship building at WFAS guided him to found Sharc Creative 25 years ago, expanding over time into overhead musi

The 2026 Westfair Communications Women Innovators Awards brought together impactful female leaders redefining success across industries for a day dedicated to networking, leadership growth, and breaking barriers. During the gathering at The Water's Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien, CT, honorees sat down for live interviews with Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano. Their discussions centered on overcoming industry challenges, driving innovation, and the importance of fostering supportive networks to empower the next generation of women in business. Speaking with host Andrew Castellano, Patricia Stark, communication expert and creator of  "The Calmfidence Method," discussed her work which helps leaders maintain calm under pressure and project confidence when it matters most. She shared practical advice on overcoming social anxiety and public speaking fears through deep breathing, visualization, and self-hypnosis, stressing the importance of positive internal dialogue and reframing challenges as growth op

The 2026 Westfair Communications Women Innovators Awards brought together impactful female leaders redefining success across industries for a day dedicated to networking, leadership growth, and breaking barriers. During the gathering at The Water's Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien, CT, honorees sat down for live interviews with Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano. Their discussions centered on overcoming industry challenges, driving innovation, and the importance of fostering supportive networks to empower the next generation of women in business. In her interview with Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano, Melissa Alcruz, Chief Marketing Officer at Mr. Short Sale, detailed her organization's mission to protect families from the financial and emotional toll of property foreclosure. She explained how short sales offer homeowners a manageable alternative—rebuilding credit much faster and providing relocation assistance—while emphasizing that her team works to dismantle the stigma and mental stres

Westchester County Parks' Fall Vendor Village brought vibrant community energy to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Saturday, September 12th. Blessed with a fantastic, sunny fall day, attendees gathered against the scenic backdrop of the historic dam to enjoy live music while exploring a wide variety of pop-up booths featuring everything from local artisans, makers, and unique crafts to regional food vendors. Adding to the lively atmosphere, Westchester Talk Radio was on hand live at the event, interviewing several of the local vendors and giving them a platform to share their stories and showcase their unique products to the broader community. WTR host Andrew Castellano spoke with Siobhan Francis, founder of Sip & Saver, about her line of cold-pressed, fresh fruit beverages inspired by her family’s Caribbean heritage and her mother’s recipes. Siobhan explained the specialized humming-bird pressing process that preserves natural nutrients without added preservatives or concentrates. She highlighted popula

Westchester County Parks' Fall Vendor Village brought vibrant community energy to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Saturday, September 12th. Blessed with a fantastic, sunny fall day, attendees gathered against the scenic backdrop of the historic dam to enjoy live music while exploring a wide variety of pop-up booths featuring everything from local artisans, makers, and unique crafts to regional food vendors. Adding to the lively atmosphere, Westchester Talk Radio was on hand live at the event, interviewing several of the local vendors and giving them a platform to share their stories and showcase their unique products to the broader community. WTR host Andrew Castellano sat down with Shaun Herrmann to discuss her dual roles managing Reid Castle Events at Manhattanville University and co-founding Herrmann's Honey. Shaun shared how her husband's beekeeping hobby blossomed into an active honey business featuring hives hosted right on campus. She provided insights into seasonal beekeeping, colony life cycles, an

Westchester County Parks' Fall Vendor Village brought vibrant community energy to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Saturday, September 12th. Blessed with a fantastic, sunny fall day, attendees gathered against the scenic backdrop of the historic dam to enjoy live music while exploring a wide variety of pop-up booths featuring everything from local artisans, makers, and unique crafts to regional food vendors. Adding to the lively atmosphere, Westchester Talk Radio was on hand live at the event, interviewing several of the local vendors and giving them a platform to share their stories and showcase their unique products to the broader community. WTR host Andrew Castellano interviewed Ken Wong, owner of Dragon Tech International, and his daughter Kayla Wong regarding their family-run business ventures. Ken detailed his core business in cybersecurity MSP services, addressing current global challenges like AI data leakage and standardizing corporate AI policies. Kayla then showcased Dragon Vault, a streetwear and

Westchester County Parks' Fall Vendor Village brought vibrant community energy to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Saturday, September 12th. Blessed with a fantastic, sunny fall day, attendees gathered against the scenic backdrop of the historic dam to enjoy live music while exploring a wide variety of pop-up booths featuring everything from local artisans, makers, and unique crafts to regional food vendors. Adding to the lively atmosphere, Westchester Talk Radio was on hand live at the event, interviewing several of the local vendors and giving them a platform to share their stories and showcase their unique products to the broader community. WTR host Andrew Castellano spoke with Ashley Zielinski, the director of Lightbridge Academy’s Valhalla location, about their comprehensive early childhood education programs for children ranging from six weeks to five years old. Ashley discussed their curriculum, which incorporates sign language, Spanish, and age-appropriate lesson plans beyond basic childcare. She hig

Relive the magic of outdoor cinema with the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Nothing quite compared to the simple joy of watching a favorite film under the stars on a warm summer night, blending the enchantment of movies with the peaceful serenity of nature. Families and friends gathered with picnic blankets and plenty of snacks to enjoy these fun, free community evenings. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kensico Dam Plaza, the beloved series provided local residents with the perfect setting to relax, bond with loved ones, and make unforgettable summer memories together. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano sat down with Manny Menjivar, the owner of K&S Catering, which was established in 2023 and named after his two children, Cadian and Sebastian. Menjivar discussed his journey from running a remodeling business called Handy Manny to launching a family-operated catering service and opening a full-service cafe located at 520 White Plain

Relive the magic of outdoor cinema with the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Nothing quite compared to the simple joy of watching a favorite film under the stars on a warm summer night, blending the enchantment of movies with the peaceful serenity of nature. Families and friends gathered with picnic blankets and plenty of snacks to enjoy these fun, free community evenings. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kensico Dam Plaza, the beloved series provided local residents with the perfect setting to relax, bond with loved ones, and make unforgettable summer memories together. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano interviewed Nick Pereyra from Splash Car Wash in White Plains. Nick shared what customers can anticipate when visiting their 170 South Kensico Avenue location, highlighting their commitment to friendly service, efficient teamwork, and high-quality results. He explained their community outreach efforts at local events, where they offer p

Relive the magic of outdoor cinema with the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Nothing quite compared to the simple joy of watching a favorite film under the stars on a warm summer night, blending the enchantment of movies with the peaceful serenity of nature. Families and friends gathered with picnic blankets and plenty of snacks to enjoy these fun, free community evenings. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kensico Dam Plaza, the beloved series provided local residents with the perfect setting to relax, bond with loved ones, and make unforgettable summer memories together. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Kristen Alouisa, the Executive Director of the American Heart Association. During the interview, they highlighted the strong partnership between White Plains Hospital and the Heart Association, particularly through senior vice president Dawn French, who serves on the organization's board. She explained how easy it is to learn

Jersey Shore Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano interviewed Carlo Castronovo, the owner of G’ZEPPS Old School Italian Pizza & More in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Carlo shared the history of his family business, which began when his parents immigrated from Sicily and opened a pizzeria in New Jersey. After briefly moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, where he even landed a line on 90210, Castronovo returned to New Jersey in 2007 to take over the restaurant. The two discussed the business’s evolution, including its recent dining room expansion, adapting during COVID-19 by offering contactless car pick-ups, and the rebranding from "Giuseppe's" to "G’ZEPPS," a name inspired by local high school staff and the eatery's friendly mascot. TAKE A LISTEN!!

Award-winning TV Sports Producer and Harrison native Fred Gaudelli discusses his legendary career "in the booth" as the man behind the scenes guiding so many of the most iconic and memorable sporting events for more than 40 years on Westchester Talk Radio (westchestertalkradio.com), "The Sports Report" with host John Marino. Fred will be inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall-of-Fame, part of the Class of 2026, on Wednesday November 4th at the County Center in White Plains.

Spending the summer on Block Island is an unforgettable escape, and stopping by Aldo’s Bakery in Old Harbor is a must-see tradition. For over 50 years, this family legacy has served scratch-made pastries, fresh bread, house-made ice cream, and their famous boat-to-boat harbor delivery. Even the crew from Block Island Talk Radio stopped by to celebrate the island's favorite spot, because a visit to Aldo's always feels like coming home. Block Island Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Mary Olson-Menzel, author of the national bestseller What Lights You Up. Mary discussed her transition from corporate career coaching to writing her book, which provides readers with actionable advice to discover their passions and find joy in their work. She emphasized the importance of bringing one's authentic self into the workplace, introduced the Japanese concept of Ikigai (the intersection of passion, skill, need, and compensation), and shared details about her upcoming follow-up book focused on leadership.

Spending the summer on Block Island is an unforgettable escape, and stopping by Aldo’s Bakery in Old Harbor is a must-see tradition. For over 50 years, this family legacy has served scratch-made pastries, fresh bread, house-made ice cream, and their famous boat-to-boat harbor delivery. Even the crew from Block Island Talk Radio stopped by to celebrate the island's favorite spot, because a visit to Aldo's always feels like coming home. Block Island Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Mac Brown, a bartender at Aldo’s Restaurant who grew up on Block Island year-round. Mac offered a local's perspective on island life, describing the close-knit year-round population of roughly 1,000 residents compared to the high-season swells of 10,000 to 15,000 daily visitors. He shared his experience attending the island's small K–12 school, working in the fast-paced restaurant industry since childhood, and what it’s like serving classic Italian family-style food and drinks to summer crowds. 

Spending the summer on Block Island is an unforgettable escape, and stopping by Aldo’s Bakery in Old Harbor is a must-see tradition. For over 50 years, this family legacy has served scratch-made pastries, fresh bread, house-made ice cream, and their famous boat-to-boat harbor delivery. Even the crew from Block Island Talk Radio stopped by to celebrate the island's favorite spot, because a visit to Aldo's always feels like coming home. Block Island Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano sat down with Leo Leone, who manages Aldo’s Mopeds & Bicycles. Leo explained that he was born into the family business and shared his passion for helping visitors explore the island via mopeds, bicycles, golf carts, and convertible rentals. The pair discussed the unique hurdles of managing seasonal operations, such as annual hiring and navigating safety concerns regarding tourists drinking alcohol while operating rental vehicles. Leo also highlighted the continuous evolution of their business to keep offerings fresh for returni

Spending the summer on Block Island is an unforgettable escape, and stopping by Aldo’s Bakery in Old Harbor is a must-see tradition. For over 50 years, this family legacy has served scratch-made pastries, fresh bread, house-made ice cream, and their famous boat-to-boat harbor delivery. Even the crew from Block Island Talk Radio stopped by to celebrate the island's favorite spot, because a visit to Aldo's always feels like coming home. Block Island Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Aldo Leoni and Stephen Papa about the history and legacy of Aldo’s Bakery. Aldo shared that his family business traces back to 1955 when his father started baking on Block Island, eventually opening the bakery in 1969. They recounted the iconic tradition of his father taking pastry-laden skiffs out to boats in the harbor while singing opera—a service Aldo jokingly called the original "Uber Eats." Stephen discussed the logistical challenges and deep dedication required to run a seasonal business for over 50 years, highlig

On Friday July 24, 2026, Uncle Leo’s & Rosny Café officially celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location on 345 Main Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut. The event brought together members of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, friends, and family to welcome the fresh new spot to the community. The café offers a warm, welcoming environment where guests can enjoy high-quality food, warm coffee, and friendly conversation. From fresh-baked breads, bagels, and golden, flaky pastries to delicious hot meals and sweet treats, everything is made with care and served with positive energy.  During his interview with Fairfield County Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano, original founder Leo Spinelli detailed the history of Uncle Leo's, which began 15 years ago with a shop in Georgetown after a lifetime in baking that started at age 16. Leo shared that his late wife originally came up with the name "Uncle Leo's," and he spoke about continuing her legacy by person