Westchester, Explained 18: Exploring Abolition Day in NY with Historian Joyce Cole

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, which is being releassed early in commemoration of New York State Abolition Commemoration Day -- we explore a chapter of history that many Westchester residents may not know. Joined by returning guest Ossining Village Historian Joyce Cole, today we discuss the history of slavery in New York, the long road to abolition, and the people whose labor, resilience and pursuit of freedom helped shape Westchester County and New York State.We also examine why recognizing this history is essential to understanding our communities today, while celebrating local efforts to preserve and share these important stories. Join us as we reflect on our shared past, the meaning of freedom, 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