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The Business Council of Westchester recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Swing Into Spring networking event, which took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Held at the elegant Surf Club On The Sound in New Rochelle, the evening provided a spectacular backdrop for professionals to network and have fun. Attendees took full advantage of this signature seasonal gathering to celebrate the community's recent successes while forging vital new business connections. The event was a resounding success, offering a premier space for members to enrich their existing relationships and spark fresh collaborations in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. It was truly a cornerstone evening for Westchester's professional landscape!Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino interviewed Subomi Macaulay, the founder and CEO of the Yonkers-based nonprofit Subomi’s Children. Macaulay explained that her organization focuses on youth empowerment and community outreach by teaching children the three principles of success: patience, p

The Business Council of Westchester recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Swing Into Spring networking event, which took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Held at the elegant Surf Club On The Sound in New Rochelle, the evening provided a spectacular backdrop for professionals to network and have fun. Attendees took full advantage of this signature seasonal gathering to celebrate the community's recent successes while forging vital new business connections. The event was a resounding success, offering a premier space for members to enrich their existing relationships and spark fresh collaborations in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. It was truly a cornerstone evening for Westchester's professional landscape!Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino interviewed John Turiano, a Coldwell Banker real estate agent and local influencer known as @MrWestchesterNY. Drawing on his twenty-year background as an editor for Westchester Magazine, Turiano described himself as a "knowledgeable guide" rather than a tra

The Business Council of Westchester recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Swing Into Spring networking event, which took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Held at the elegant Surf Club On The Sound in New Rochelle, the evening provided a spectacular backdrop for professionals to network and have fun. Attendees took full advantage of this signature seasonal gathering to celebrate the community's recent successes while forging vital new business connections. The event was a resounding success, offering a premier space for members to enrich their existing relationships and spark fresh collaborations in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. It was truly a cornerstone evening for Westchester's professional landscape!Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Dawid Wiacek, the founder of The Career Fixer. Dawid, a career coach with over a decade of experience, discussed his philosophy of empowering professionals to overcome internal hurdles and even conducted a brief coaching demonstration to illustra

Step into the conversation shaping the future of real estate in this special podcast episode covering Westfair Communications’ 2026 Real Estate Panel, held on April 9th at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains. This episode explores key themes driving the market today, including future development opportunities, the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, and the impact of changing demographics across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Widely recognized as a gathering of the industry’s “who’s who,” the event brought together top developers, property owners, builders, brokers, architects, engineers, municipal planners, lenders, and investors. Hear insights from influential panelists and community leaders, and get a front-row seat to the conversations, connections, and expertise shaping the region’s real estate landscape.Westchester Talk Radio Context host Joan Franzino spoke with AI Agent & Producer Jean Vital about the technical evolution of AI since the launch of ChatGPT and how Vital’s platforms serve t

Step into the conversation shaping the future of real estate in this special podcast episode covering Westfair Communications’ 2026 Real Estate Panel, held on April 9th at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains. This episode explores key themes driving the market today, including future development opportunities, the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, and the impact of changing demographics across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Widely recognized as a gathering of the industry’s “who’s who,” the event brought together top developers, property owners, builders, brokers, architects, engineers, municipal planners, lenders, and investors. Hear insights from influential panelists and community leaders, and get a front-row seat to the conversations, connections, and expertise shaping the region’s real estate landscape.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Jean Coney, Senior Business Development Manager with Langan Engineering, about the essential, though often unseen, role engineering plays in

Step into the conversation shaping the future of real estate in this special podcast episode covering Westfair Communications’ 2026 Real Estate Panel, held on April 9th at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains. This episode explores key themes driving the market today, including future development opportunities, the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, and the impact of changing demographics across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Widely recognized as a gathering of the industry’s “who’s who,” the event brought together top developers, property owners, builders, brokers, architects, engineers, municipal planners, lenders, and investors. Hear insights from influential panelists and community leaders, and get a front-row seat to the conversations, connections, and expertise shaping the region’s real estate landscape.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Dwayne Monaco, President and Nicky Ricketts, VP of Operations at Northeast Environmental. During their discussion, they explored the critica

Step into the conversation shaping the future of real estate in this special podcast episode covering Westfair Communications’ 2026 Real Estate Panel, held on April 9th at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains. This episode explores key themes driving the market today, including future development opportunities, the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, and the impact of changing demographics across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Widely recognized as a gathering of the industry’s “who’s who,” the event brought together top developers, property owners, builders, brokers, architects, engineers, municipal planners, lenders, and investors. Hear insights from influential panelists and community leaders, and get a front-row seat to the conversations, connections, and expertise shaping the region’s real estate landscape.Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Anne Jordan-Duffy, Associate Publisher of Westfair Communications. They discussed the importance of local business journalism and highli

Dana Comfort, Treasurer of the Glenn D. Loucks Track and Field Games at White Plains High School, provides a broad overview of the event, including how its put together financially, the competition, organizational highlights and much more on Westchester Talk Radio, westchestertalkradio.com, "The Sports Report" with host John Marino. The Games feature North America's premier high school track and field athletes, more than 3,000 competitors representing about 350 teams from 275 schools. The 58th Annual Glenn D. Loucks Track and Field Games will be held at White Plains High School Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 7th-9th, 2026.

Nearly 600 women gathered at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown on March 13th, 2026 for the annual Westchester Women’s Summit, the largest celebration of Women’s History Month in Westchester County. The inspiring day brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers for powerful conversations and meaningful connections. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Hoda Kotb - New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101 - along with News 12’s Tara Rosenblum. From insightful discussions to uplifting moments, the summit was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and impact of women across our community.Host Andrew Castellano from Westchester Talk Radio was on hand.This episode features an insightful interview with Lauren Lago, Assistant Vice President and Business Development Manager at Apple Bank. Lauren discusses the bank's commitment to personal banking and community involvement. Lauren also shares a personal story of a customer who was so loyal she would only

Nearly 600 women gathered at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown on March 13th, 2026 for the annual Westchester Women’s Summit, the largest celebration of Women’s History Month in Westchester County. The inspiring day brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers for powerful conversations and meaningful connections. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Hoda Kotb - New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101 - along with News 12’s Tara Rosenblum. From insightful discussions to uplifting moments, the summit was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and impact of women across our community.Host Andrew Castellano from Westchester Talk Radio was on hand.This episode features an interview with Laurie Sage, who manages marketing and creative initiatives for Westchester County Parks. Laurie discusses the essential role of parks in the community and the exciting events planned for the upcoming summer season. She also talks about the extensive effort requir

Nearly 600 women gathered at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown on March 13th, 2026 for the annual Westchester Women’s Summit, the largest celebration of Women’s History Month in Westchester County. The inspiring day brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers for powerful conversations and meaningful connections. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Hoda Kotb - New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101 - along with News 12’s Tara Rosenblum. From insightful discussions to uplifting moments, the summit was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and impact of women across our community.Host Andrew Castellano from Westchester Talk Radio was on hand.This episode features an engaging interview with Jeanne Muchnick, a seasoned lifestyle reporter for LoHud and part of the USA TODAY Network. Jeanne discusses the power of community, the state of local journalism, and her passion for covering the vibrant food scene in the lower Hudson Valley. She also re

Nearly 600 women gathered at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown on March 13th, 2026 for the annual Westchester Women’s Summit, the largest celebration of Women’s History Month in Westchester County. The inspiring day brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers for powerful conversations and meaningful connections. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Hoda Kotb - New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101 - along with News 12’s Tara Rosenblum. From insightful discussions to uplifting moments, the summit was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and impact of women across our community.Host Andrew Castellano from Westchester Talk Radio was on hand.This episode features an insightful interview with Erica Healey, a distinguished employment lawyer and Managing Partner at Filippatos Law, PLLC. Erica shares her professional journey, starting from a surprising pivot in her career aspirations - from medicine to law. She emphasizes that because work is s

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone explores the world of residential flooring with Troy Heidenberg, Franchise Owner of Floor Coverings International. As a third-generation flooring professional, Troy shares his expertise on the most popular flooring trends in Fairfield County and explain

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone sits down with Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlan to discuss his transition from the legislature to the executive branch and his ongoing mission to improve the state’s fiscal health. Scanlan shares his optimistic outlook on bipartisan cooperatio

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, host Bob Marrone sits down with Mark Bray, Owner of Mark-IT-Able Solutions, during a Greenwich Chamber of Commerce event at the Greenwich Water Club. Despite a name that sounds like a marketing firm, Mark explains that his company is actually a dedicated IT service

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone sits down with Lisa Harding, Executive Director of Friends of Nathaniel Witherell, to discuss the mission and impact of the Friends of Nathaniel Witherell, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors, veterans, and aging adults

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone explores the world of high-end residential management with John and John Duffy, Jr, Owners of Duffy Home Solutions. They discuss how Duffy Home Solutions serves as a comprehensive resource for Greenwich homeowners, providing peace of mind through expert

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone speaks with Heather Keane, Owner of Visiting Angels, about the vital role Visiting Angels plays in supporting seniors and families within the Fairfield County community. Heather shares the personal story behind the business and explains how their non-me

On March 13th, members of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce started their morning with great conversation, fresh coffee, and valuable insights as the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast with Sean Scanlon, Comptroller of the State Of Connecticut. It was an engaging discussion held at the beautiful Greenwich Water Club. Comptroller Scanlon shared updates on Connecticut’s finances, what current trends could mean for the legislative session, and highlights impactful programs from his office - including MyCTSavings, the state-facilitated retirement savings program for employers, and ArrayRx, a free digital prescription discount card.Fairfield County Talk Radio was on hand for this informative, community-focused conversation.In this episode, Bob Marrone sits down with Andrea Blume, Executive Director of the Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce, to discuss the ongoing success and growth of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. Andrea highlights the Chamber’s deep roots in the community, dating back to 1917, and s

Founded in 2013 by Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Bob Parsons, Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was born from a singular, obsessive mission: to create the world’s finest golf equipment, regardless of the cost or time required. Unlike traditional manufacturers, PXG operates without the constraints of typical product cycles, allowing their engineering team to focus exclusively on performance breakthroughs. This "no-limits" approach has resulted in nearly 900 global patents and a lineup of clubs – from drivers to putters – that are engineered to look like sleek blades while offering the incredible forgiveness and distance of a cavity back.Now, that elite performance has a new home in Westchester County. Despite a rainy Thursday night, the energy was electric at 80 Nardozzi Place in New Rochelle as Westchester Talk Radio was there to celebrate the opening of the PXG New Rochelle store. A small group of golfers got an inside look at the state-of-the-art facility, which features high-tech TrackMan fitting bays, a d