Westchester, Explained 16: Inside Westchester's Office of Housing Counsel

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not just what the County is doing, but why it matters.Because government should be clear. This is your County. And this is Westchester, Explained. In this episode, we take a closer look at one of Westchester County’s newest initiatives that has quickly become a powerful resource for residents facing housing instability.  We sit down with George Asante, Director of the Office of Housing Counsel, to discuss how the County is connecting tenants with legal assistance, advocacy services and critical resources to help prevent evictions and keep families housed. We explore the real-life challenges that can place individuals and families at risk of losing their homes, the success stories emerging from the program and the partnerships making this work possible across Westchester.Join us as we examine how stable housing strengthens individuals, families and communities -- and why it matters to Westchester residents.---Do you have feedback or a suggestion for a future podcast topic? Please let us know by emailing [email protected] and include Podcast in the subject line.For the latest news & updates visit the Westchester County Newsroom or follow us on social:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube