Westchester, Explained 25: 25 Years Later - Remembering September 11 with Jay Winuk, 9/11 Day Co-founder

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 commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 by sitting down with Jay Winuk, co-founder and executive vice president of 9/11 Day, whose brother Glenn lost his life after rushing toward the World Trade Center to help others. Jay -- a former Ossining resident -- shares his family’s deeply personal story and how his brother’s lifelong commitment to service helped inspire a national movement that transformed September 11 into a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. We explore how millions of Americans now honor the day through volunteerism and good deeds, the importance of passing the lessons of 9/11 on to a new generation -- and how Westchester residents can participate locally through service opportunities in our own communities with the help of organizations like Volunteer New York!.Join us as we reflect on tragedy, service, remembrance and the enduring power of coming together -- 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