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Send us Fan MailIn February, Westchester County's Real Time Crime Center announced it was monitoring social media for teen takeover threats following a chaotic incident at Bay Plaza in the Bronx. It was covered as a public safety story. Today's Brief covers it as a surveillance story.The RTCC operates 480 license plate recognition cameras capturing sixteen million plates per week, AI pattern analysis tools, and now social media monitoring. There is no published data retention policy. No framework governing who can access the data or whether it is shared with federal agencies. And a review of the Board of Legislators' public record found no hearing, no resolution, and no committee report on the RTCC's scope or civil liberties implications — ever.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold open(0:25) The Bay Plaza incident and Westchester's response(1:15) What the RTCC actually is — cameras, AI, and scale(2:45) The missing data retention policy(3:30) Social media monitoring and unanswered questions(4:15) The legislative record: nothing found(4:45) The direct asksSources: Westchester County RTCC press release | ABC7 NY | MOBOTIX/LPR documentation | Atlas of SurveillanceSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County's 2026 budget has a name: Ken Jenkins is calling the 5.27 percent property tax increase the Trump Tax. And on the mechanics, he's right — federal funding uncertainty, shifting aid formulas, and tariff costs created a $197 million gap the county could not absorb without raising taxes and cutting services.Today's Brief examines what the federal framing gets right and what it obscures. The budget eliminates 180 county positions — roughly five percent of the workforce. It imposes eight percent cuts on nearly every department. And it sets a baseline for a county facing potential losses of up to $700 million in state and federal aid in 2027. The $60 average annual tax increase is modest in isolation. It is not modest in context.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold open(0:25) What the 2026 budget actually contains(1:45) The federal framing: what's accurate and what's convenient(2:30) The 180 eliminated positions — the underreported story(3:15) The 2027 $700M exposure(4:00) Quick HitsSources: Westchester County Executive budget press releases | Yonkers Times | cicbca.orgSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailKen Jenkins delivered his 2026 State of the County address last Wednesday. Crime is down seventeen percent. Violent crime down twenty-five. Back-to-back triple-A bond ratings. The county jail is the first in New York State to hold three simultaneous national accreditations. Those wins are real — and they deserve acknowledgment.Today's Brief opens the accountability ledger. Jenkins named specific housing projects with specific addresses: units in Peekskill, Ossining, Tarrytown, Croton-on-Hudson, and Greenburgh. The question is how many of those units exist today versus how many are still in permitting or planning. He also went on record opposing Indian Point's restart, creating a direct conflict with state and federal energy priorities. And the announcement that the Lenape Nation will be housed at the Ward House in Tuckahoe received one sentence. It deserves more.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold open(0:25) What Jenkins earned credit for(1:30) The housing pipeline accountability question(3:00) Indian Point: Jenkins draws a line(3:45) The Lenape Nation and Tuckahoe(4:30) The open ledger framework(5:15) Quick HitsSources: Westchester County 2026 State of the County Address | Westchester County Community Development press releasesSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailThis week in Port Chester, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing on the former United Hospital site—957 new units with $65 million in infrastructure backing. That number adds to the roughly 20,000 housing units already in motion across Yonkers, New Rochelle, and White Plains. But look closer at what's actually being built, and the pipeline tells a different story than the headlines suggest.We break down the real data: unit mix, affordable share, tenure, geography. We find the counterintuitive truth that most Westchester residents aren't being served by this pipeline—and we tell you exactly what this means if you own, rent, or are still looking.**0:00** Cold open**0:30** What's coming this week**1:30** The data: 20,000 units, 957 new at Westchester Crossing**4:00** The surprise: who this pipeline actually serves**5:30** What this means for you**7:00** Close + Monday tease**Sources:** NY HCR (Westchester Crossing); News 12 Westchester; Bisnow; Westchester Magazine; New York YIMBY; Zillow Westchester dataLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailFor eight years, the federal SALT cap of $10,000 cost Westchester homeowners real money every year. This year, that cap sits at $40,400—and for a typical Westchester household with $18,000 in property taxes and $14,000 in state income tax, the math is roughly $5,300 in annual federal tax reduction at a 24% marginal rate. The window is four years. The cap reverts to $10,000 in 2030 unless Congress acts. Most Westchester homeowners haven't done the math yet. We do it on Thursday's Brief.Plus: ConEd rate case awaiting PSC ruling, school budget proposition forums ramping up ahead of the May 19 vote, Bobo's expanding to Tarrytown and Yorktown Heights, and Green Ossining's Earth Day Festival this Saturday.**0:00** Cold open**0:25** The SALT cap change and the math**3:45** What changes if you itemize again**5:00** The 2030 reversion and planning window**5:45** Quick hits across Westchester**7:00** Close + YouTube CTA**Sources:** IRS; OurTaxPartner 2026 guide; SmartAsset SALT coverage; NY PSC; Westchester County Executive; NYSSBASubscribe on YouTube for the video version.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailOne week from today, County Executive Ken Jenkins delivers the 2026 State of the County Address at the Michaelian Office Building. An $2.5 billion budget signed in December. 8% cuts to every department. 180 positions eliminated. Nearly $500 million committed to housing. A utility fight with a state regulator. We break down the four pre-built narrative tracks Jenkins walks in with—and what to watch for on Wednesday, May 6.Plus: IBM Somers enforcement update (28 arrests in 30 days), Metro-North fare impact, the NYBCE tri-state campus in Rye, and the WMCHealth / Hudson Valley Care Coalition projection of 80,000 Medicaid social-needs screenings this year.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** State of the County: what Jenkins walks in with**4:00** The four narrative tracks**5:15** What to watch specifically**6:00** Quick hits across Westchester**7:15** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** Westchester County Executive press; Yonkers Times; Westfair Communications; NYSP press; WMCHealth; MTASubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.beehiiv.com.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailLast Monday, three men were detained near Mount Kisco Elementary after students reported being approached during recess. One reportedly offered them a drink. Open beer cans were found nearby. Police increased patrols. The district is now weighing playground privacy screens. Halston Media called it a "red line" for community safety—and with the statewide school budget vote coming on Tuesday, May 19, one quiet decision about one playground may set the security baseline every Westchester district has to answer to.Plus: the Brenda Fareri Pavilion on track for 2026 opening, Michael Psilakis opens klêma in Larchmont, 260 North Avenue rendering revealed in New Rochelle, and the Mental Health Safety Net Clinic operational in White Plains.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** Mount Kisco Elementary incident**2:30** Why this becomes a countywide precedent**4:15** The May 19 budget vote framing**5:15** Quick hits across Westchester**6:45** Close + YouTube CTA**Sources:** News 12 Westchester; Halston Media Group; NYSSBA; WMCHealth; New York YIMBY; Westchester MagazineSubscribe on YouTube for the video version.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailGovernor Kathy Hochul stood in Port Chester last week and announced the official groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing—957 housing units on the site of the former United Hospital, empty since 2004. The $65 million infrastructure investment, including up to $10 million from the Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund, is the biggest move the Port Chester/Rye border has seen in a generation.We break down the unit mix, the affordable share, the Rye resident concerns that haven't gone away, and what to watch for as vertical construction starts.Plus: District Galleria site plan approval tracking, the Board of Legislators skilled trades measure, Scarsdale's Envirothon win, and Element 46's Spring 2026 cohort with Demo Day June 11.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** Westchester Crossing groundbreaking**3:30** Why this matters and the Rye question**4:30** What to watch next**5:00** Quick hits across Westchester**6:15** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** NY HCR (Westchester Crossing); News 12 Westchester; Westfair Communications; MyRye.comSubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.beehiiv.com.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailFormer Congressman Eliot Engel, who represented southern Westchester and the north Bronx for 32 years, died April 10, 2026, at age 79 from Parkinson's disease. We skip the obituary and ask the harder question: what kind of politics did his long tenure represent, and what has replaced it since he lost the 2020 primary to Jamaal Bowman?In six years, southern Westchester went from 32 years of stable establishment representation, to a progressive insurgent (Bowman, 2020), back to a completely different kind of establishment figure in George Latimer (2024). The district is still, arguably, figuring out what it wants to be. Engel was also the last of a cohort of long-tenure suburban Democrats, and that model of service may not be coming back.We also cover the May 6 State of the County address, the ongoing Con Edison rate fight, and the Green Ossining Earth Day Festival this Saturday.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** Engel's career and the 2020 primary**2:30** The three-phase reshaping of NY-16**5:00** What kind of politics replaces a 32-year incumbent**6:30** Quick hits: State of the County, Con Ed, Earth Day Festival**8:00** Close + YouTube CTA**Sources:** ABC7 New York; CBS New York; NY1; Westchester County Executive's office statementSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every weekday episode.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailYour Con Edison bill is going up about $5.32 a month. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Board of Legislators just filed a joint brief with the New York Public Service Commission opposing the increases. Jenkins is also demanding in-person PSC hearings in Westchester after initial hearings were held online.We walk through the numbers. The approved increase: approximately 2.8% electric and 2.0% gas annually through 2028. The original Con Edison ask: 11.4% electric and 13.3% gas — reduced roughly 87% via settlement. We also cover the political framing: Jenkins is using the Con Ed case to set up his State of the County address on May 6 and the broader Westchester affordability narrative.Plus quick hits on the Pleasantville $17.5M school bond vote (May 19), Westchester Medical Center's $25M "Possible Starts Here" capital campaign, and Café Nelo's Bronxville opening.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** The Con Ed rate case and what it costs you**2:30** The political framing and the State of the County setup**5:00** Why this is about affordability, not just utilities**6:30** Quick hits: Pleasantville, WMC, Café Nelo**8:00** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** Westchester County Executive — utility cost action press release; The City NYC — Con Ed rate case coverage; Daily Voice — Jenkins-Mayer utility coverageSubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.com for the daily Westchester Brief.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailNew York State Police confirm 28 trespassing arrests in 30 days at the former IBM campus in Somers, Westchester County. The most recent arrest involved a loaded 9mm pistol and a class C felony weapons charge. The driver: viral urbex (urban exploration) videos on TikTok and YouTube.We go beyond the arrest blotter. The IBM Somers campus has been largely vacant for more than a decade after IBM consolidated operations. A prior redevelopment attempt did not complete. The property has become a Hudson Valley flagship for urbex social media content, and the enforcement response is struggling to keep up. The bigger question is what Somers, and Westchester more broadly, plans to do with these post-corporate ghost campuses.We also cover the Westchester Magazine Builders Awards (Anthony Morando of Cuddy & Feder named 2026 Emerging Leader Honoree), the Barnes & Noble closure at the White Plains City Center, and White Plains Hospital's 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital recognition.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** 28 arrests in 30 days at IBM Somers**2:30** Why urbex turned a ghost campus into a destination**5:00** Post-corporate real estate and the broader pattern**6:30** Quick hits: Builders Awards, Barnes & Noble, White Plains Hospital**8:00** Close + YouTube CTA**Sources:** New York State Police press release; News 12 Westchester — IBM Somers coverage; Mid Hudson News — fire reclassificationSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every weekday episode.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan Mail4Barnes & Noble at the White Plains City Center closes today after 20 years as a downtown anchor tenant. The closure itself is one story. What is moving in behind it is a bigger one — and it is happening across Westchester.We dig into the retail shift reshaping the county: MINISO's 4,000 square foot debut at Cross County Center in Yonkers, Bobo's Cafe expanding to Tarrytown and Yorktown Heights, nest & nook's caregiver coworking launch in Thornwood, and Rhoslyn Florist opening in New Rochelle's Stella building. Cross County is now positioning around "fun, family, fitness, food, and fashion." It is a different retail thesis than a national bookstore at a downtown mall.We also cover what else is moving this week: the Pleasantville $17.5M school bond and field lights vote coming May 19, Westchester Medical Center's $25M "Possible Starts Here" capital campaign, and Lyndhurst's Flower House & Market opening.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** Barnes & Noble closes after 20 years**2:30** What is replacing legacy retail in Westchester**5:00** The second-order question — public space and third places**6:30** Quick hits: Pleasantville bond, WMC campaign, Flower House**8:00** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** Westfair Online — Barnes & Noble White Plains closure; Westchester Magazine — Business Openings & Closings 2026; News 12 Westchester coverageSubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.com for the daily Westchester Brief.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailEvery Westchester County resident subsidizes Metro-North Railroad approximately $1,100 per year — whether they ride it or not. This week on The Friday Intel, we pull apart the real economics of the commuter railroad: a $1.52 billion operating budget, a 37% farebox recovery rate, and a $1.1 billion annual subsidy gap that lands on Westchester taxpayers through sales taxes, state aid, and federal grants. Plus: the $1.1 billion Croton-Harmon Yard rebuild and what it means that every single Metro-North boarding from Westchester carries a $25 public subsidy on top of the ticket price.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open(0:30) Intro and Context(1:30) The Data — Operating costs, farebox revenue, and Westchester's ridership share(4:00) The Surprise — $1.1 billion and 22 years to rebuild one maintenance yard(5:30) What This Means for You — Commuters, non-riders, and property owners(6:30) CloseLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailThe Park Avenue Viaduct replacement Phase 1 reaches substantial completion this month—a major milestone in the $1.7 billion Grand Central Artery project. What it means: reduced commute disruptions and a real capital push for Metro-North infrastructure across Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and Connecticut.We dive into the viaduct itself, then zoom out to the bigger picture: $800 million for Hudson Line flood resilience, 4 new Bronx stations coming by 2030, and what these investments signal about the region's future.We also cover quick hits: Neiman Marcus at The Westchester stays open, the county's $605M capital budget, and the SALT cap reversion risk in 2030.**0:00** Cold open**0:15** Park Avenue Viaduct and Grand Central Artery**2:45** Why infrastructure matters now**5:30** Hudson Line flood resilience and Penn Station Access**7:15** Quick hits across Westchester**9:00** Close + YouTube CTA**Sources:** Governor Hochul Park Avenue Viaduct Milestone; Metro-North Capital Investment Benefits; New York State Senate Pete Harckham Announces BenefitsSubscribe on YouTube for the video version.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester home sales dropped 16% in Q1 2026, but prices climbed 11% to a $1.3 million average. What does this market contradiction mean for families trying to buy here?00:00 – Cold open00:40 – Single-family market squeeze and affordability cliff03:30 – Condo and co-op data: mixed signals05:15 – Municipal revenue impact and demographic shifts06:30 – What's happening across Westchester08:45 – CloseThis week: District Galleria's June 30 deadline, Con Ed rate hikes, new employment credit history ban, and Pleasantville's school bond fight.Subscribe to our newsletter for full analysis: **iliveherewestchester.com**Sources: Westfair Mixed Q1 Results April 2026; Yonkers Times Real Estate Markets Demonstrate Resilience in Q1Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester small business owners have a free, high-caliber coaching resource right in their backyard — and most of them don't know it exists. Jane Veron, founder of The Acceleration Project (TAP), joins the Brief to explain how her Scarsdale-based nonprofit pairs Fortune 500-trained consultants with local business owners at no cost, and why coaching matters as much as capital.In This Episode:(0:00) How TAP started at Jane Veron's kitchen table in 2012 and grew to 200 consultants nationwide(3:00) Why a business loan alone can sink a company — and what coaching provides that capital cannot(4:53) The EDGE program: a Citi Foundation-funded financial literacy program for Westchester small business owners — and why sign-up closes at the end of April(9:08) The FinHealth Score framework: spend, save, borrow, and plan, broken into manageable steps(10:43) TAP's verified 10-to-1 social return on investment, validated by the Bridgespan Group(12:31) Income disparity in Westchester County and why businesses in both wealthy and low-to-moderate income zip codes need the same support(14:50) How TAP differs from SCORE, the SBA, and Small Business Development Centers(19:41) A New Rochelle success story: how TAP helped a nurse-turned-spa-owner weather a crisis and build a thriving businessTAP Website: https://www.theaccelerationproject.org/ EDGE Program: https://www.theaccelerationproject.org/tap-edgeSubscribe to the Westchester Brief newsletter at iliveherewestchester.comSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailFederal tariffs have driven construction material costs up 8.5%–9.6% across the NYC region. The National Association of Home Builders estimates tariffs add $10,900 to the cost of each new home. For Westchester, where roughly 20,000 housing units are under development, that cost surge is creating a "feasibility gap"—projects that penciled out last year may not work financially today. Developers in White Plains and New Rochelle are already hesitating as tariff policy locks in through 2026.In this episode, we break down the tariff math, explore why developers are pumping the brakes, and explain what it means for your rent and mortgage. We also cover quick moves: the Essential Plan coverage cliff coming July 1, SALT cap battles, and county capital budget priorities.**Listen to the full story on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.**Resources:- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Report: Tariffs and NYC Construction Costs- NAHB: How Tariffs Impact Home Building- Center for American Progress: 450,000 Fewer Homes- Bisnow: Developers Hesitate in New Rochelle, White PlainsSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailStarting July 1st, 450,000 New Yorkers will lose free health insurance coverage through New York's Essential Plan. This includes tens of thousands of Westchester County residents—teachers' aides, home health workers, small business owners earning $32,000–$40,000 individually or $54,000–$68,000 for a family of three.When this coverage ends, these working people will be shifted to marketplace plans with monthly premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs they can't afford. The impact on Westchester's safety net hospitals and community health centers could be severe: lost revenue, staff layoffs, and reduced access to care. State legislators have introduced bills to cover the gap, but no vote is scheduled.**In This Episode:**- The Essential Plan coverage cliff (0:00)- Why 450,000 people are affected (2:15)- Impact on Westchester's healthcare system (5:40)- County budget crisis and other local news (8:20)**Subscribe to the daily newsletter** at iliveherewestchester.com to stay informed about what's happening in Westchester County.**Sources:**- NY State Department of Health Federal Approval Update (March 23, 2026)- Gothamist "Watch the mail" (April 2026)- Healthbeat "What to do if you are losing coverage" (April 7, 2026)- Fiscal Policy Institute Regional Impacts- NY State of Politics (April 9, 2026)Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County has one of the highest median household incomes in America. And thirty-eight percent of the households inside it can't actually afford to live here. This week on The Friday Intel, we pull apart the Westchester affordability paradox. Why a place this rich quietly prices out a third of its own residents, why infant daycare costs more than a year at SUNY, and why one in four Westchester families earn above the poverty line and still can't afford the basics.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open(0:30) Intro and Context(1:30) The Data — Housing, rent, property taxes, and cost burden(4:00) The Surprise — Childcare costs more than college in the same state(5:30) What This Means for You(6:30) CloseSources: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-24 and 2018-22 five-year estimates), Ownwell (March 2025 property tax analysis), The Children's Agenda (2025 childcare report), United Way of Westchester and Putnam (2024 ALICE report), Westchester Index.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County just hit 1,015,743 residents — the largest population gain of any county in New York State. But 44 of 62 New York counties are losing people. The growth is concentrated in New Rochelle, White Plains, and Yonkers. The question nobody is asking: what infrastructure absorbs them?In This Episode:(0:00) Westchester crosses one million — who is coming and what it means(4:00) Yonkers ranked 25th most diverse city in the U.S.(5:00) State budget remains unresolved — multiple extenders passed(5:30) New Rochelle Pratt Landing waterfront development advancesSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every episode.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWhite Plains approved the largest residential development in its history — 3,001 apartments across seven towers at the former Galleria Mall site. But the project already shrunk before breaking ground. Commercial space was slashed 58%. And the Cappelli Organization's option to purchase expires June 30. Here is what is actually happening with District Galleria.In This Episode:(0:00) District Galleria: 3,001 apartments, $2.5 billion, and a shrinking footprint(4:00) Essential Plan cliff — 450,000 losing health coverage July 1(5:00) Governor Hochul announces $16M for New Rochelle LINC project(5:30) Westchester names Phylisha Villanueva as 2nd Poet LaureateSubscribe to the newsletter for the full story delivered weekly at iliveheremedia.comSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County closed a $197.7 million budget gap this year with 8% cuts across nearly every department and 180 eliminated positions. Meanwhile, 450,000 New Yorkers face losing their Essential Plan health coverage on July 1, and the state budget that was supposed to stabilize things just missed its deadline for the seventh year in a row.In This Episode:(0:00) $197.7M budget gap — what was cut, what was saved, and what it means(3:30) Essential Plan cliff: 450,000 losing coverage July 1(5:00) Sustainable Westchester's PSC filing rejected(5:30) Mamaroneck proposes ending free Sunday parking(6:00) Brenda Fareri Pavilion on track for 2026 openingSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every episode.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailA Mount Vernon funeral home owner had his license revoked in 2019. He kept operating for six years. The New York Attorney General unsealed a 20-count indictment. Inspectors found 13 bodies in decomposition and 17 boxes of cremated remains. The real story is the regulatory failure that let it happen.In This Episode:(0:00) Camelot Funeral Home indictment — regulatory failure in Mount Vernon(1:45) Westchester Power shutdown leaves no alternative to Con Edison(2:15) New York State budget misses deadline for 7th consecutive year(2:30) Westchester opens Mental Health Safety Net Clinic in White PlainsSubscribe to the newsletter for the full story delivered weekly at iliveheremedia.comSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailNew York drivers now pay a statewide average exceeding $4,000 a year for auto insurance — fourth highest in the nation, 52% above the national average. Inside Westchester County, the spread is dramatic: Yonkers drivers pay nearly $2,400 while Waccabuc drivers pay $1,808. The reason? Southern Westchester shares a rating territory with the Bronx. This week's Friday Intel breaks down the data behind your premium: 43,000+ fraud incidents, $300 per driver in fraud costs, and New York's #1 ranking in nuclear verdicts exceeding $10 million.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open — Same driver, same record, $600 gap by zip code(0:20) Intro and Context(0:40) The Data — Statewide costs, Westchester zip code spread, fraud, nuclear verdicts(2:00) The Surprise — Hochul's reform stalled for the seventh straight year(2:45) What This Means for You(3:30) CloseSources:Insurance Information Institute — State auto insurance expenditure rankingsNY Department of Financial Services — Fraud Bureau incident dataPartnership for New York City — Nuclear verdict and household claims analysisGovernor Hochul Executive Office — Auto insurance reform packageSubscribe to the I Live Here Westchester newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County residents pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country. Today, Jim sits down with Lauren Zelt of PACT — Protect Access to Consumer Trials — to explain the direct connection between lawsuit abuse, staged accidents, and the rates on your bill. With Governor Hochul pushing sweeping tort reform in the 2026 state budget, this conversation could not be more timely.(0:00) What is PACT and why was it launched with a $10 million national campaign (2:27) How billboard attorneys trap injured clients in predatory loan agreements (5:25) Third-party litigation funding and how outside investors change case incentives (6:49) Where New York's tort reform fight stands right now — and what stalls means for your rates (7:40) The staged accident epidemic: New York ranked second in the nation for insurance fraud (11:52) What every Westchester resident should know before calling a number off a billboardTo learn more about PACT visit protectingamericanconsumers.org.Subscribe to The Westchester Brief newsletter at iliveherewestchester.comSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailIN-PLAYER SHOW NOTESTwenty-seven thousand septic systems sit beneath Westchester properties in the New York City watershed. An estimated 10% are failing, leaking fecal bacteria, viruses, and nitrates into the drinking water supply for millions. The county just launched a $3.5 million program offering interest-free loans up to $49,999 with no money upfront. The question is whether it's enough as federal protections erode. Plus: Northwell acquires 240 Optum surgeons, the Prevailing Wage Act, and the Conservation District's expanded work plan.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: 27,000 septic systems on top of NYC's water0:40 The $3.5 million Septic Rehabilitation Program1:30 How the interest-free loan works2:30 Twelve watershed communities and the scope of failure3:15 164 sewage spills since 2010 and federal rollbacks4:00 1997 Memorandum of Agreement and state funding4:30 Quick Hits: Northwell-Optum deal, Prevailing Wage Act, Conservation District6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of The Westchester Brief with full timestamps.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailIN-PLAYER SHOW NOTESA federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from killing congestion pricing. For Westchester, this isn't a Manhattan toll story — it's a Metro-North funding story. First-year revenue hit $550 million, exceeding projections. That money funds the Park Avenue Viaduct replacement, Hudson Line signal upgrades, and new railcars. Ridership is up 6%. The traffic spillover everyone feared never happened. Plus: Chef Psilakis opens Klema in Larchmont, New Rochelle's construction boom, and Blueprint '26 launches.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: A federal judge's 149-page ruling0:40 Judge Liman's ruling and DOT termination letters1:30 $550 million in first-year revenue2:30 Park Avenue Viaduct and Hudson Line upgrades3:15 Ridership gains and traffic spillover data4:00 Low-income discounts and tax credits4:30 Quick Hits: Klema in Larchmont, New Rochelle housing, Blueprint '266:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailNew York has no presumption of shared parenting.When parents separate, a judge decides how much time each parent gets—and that often means one parent becomes primary while the other becomes a visitor. Andre Rainey, Chair of the National Parents Organization’s New York chapter, is pushing to change that. In this episode: What really happens in Westchester family court  Why shared parenting legislation has failed for years  What’s different now  What parents can do today Learn more:National Parents Organization – New York ChapterShared Parenting Conference — Peekskill, April 19, 2026Conference tickets / registrationSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailIN-PLAYER SHOW NOTESYonkers Public Schools faces a $101 million budget gap for the 2026-27 school year. The district serves 23,000 students, has a 93% graduation rate — the highest among New York's Big Five — and is running out of reserves. The state funding formula groups Yonkers with rural counties 90 miles north instead of Westchester. The budget deadline is tomorrow. Plus: the Cesar Chavez school renaming debate, Pleasantville's $17.5M bond vote, and the Rye Lake Water Filtration Plant breaks ground.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: $101 million gap, budget deadline tomorrow0:40 Superintendent Soler on the last of the reserves1:30 The Foundation Aid Formula problem2:30 Rockefeller Institute findings on the cost index3:15 Special education costs and healthcare surges4:00 Governor's budget vs. Senate and Assembly proposals4:30 Quick Hits: Cesar Chavez school, Pleasantville bond, Rye Lake plant6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of The Westchester Brief with full timestamps.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailAntisemitic graffiti was found in the pedestrian tunnel at the Irvington Metro-North station. Within 24 hours, Chabad of the Rivertowns organized a vigil at the station. A second gathering followed at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown. This is the fifth antisemitic incident in Westchester County in recent months — part of a countywide pattern the ADL says increased 22% last year. Plus: measles cases in Rockland County, the Conservation District's expanded work plan, and the county launches its own podcast.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: Graffiti in the Metro-North tunnel0:40 The Irvington incident and community response1:30 Vigil at the station, second gathering at Shames JCC2:30 MTA banner removal controversy3:15 Five incidents: Scarsdale, White Plains, Pleasantville, Irvington4:00 ADL data: 72 incidents in Westchester, 9,354 nationally4:30 Quick Hits: measles in Rockland, Conservation District, county podcast6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County prosecutors seized 37 ghost guns in 2023 — roughly one in seven illegal firearms recovered countywide. Statewide, NYPD ghost gun recoveries surged from 17 in 2018 to 585 in 2022. Governor Hochul's 2026 legislative package targets the entire ghost gun supply chain: the digital files, the 3D printers, and convertible pistol designs. This week's Friday Intel breaks down the data, the bill, and why it matters in Westchester.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open(0:30) Intro and Context(1:30) The Data — Westchester seizures, NYPD trendline, statewide PMF counts(3:30) The Surprise — New York's first-in-the-nation 3D printer blocking mandate(5:00) What This Means for You — Traceability, enforcement, and what to watch(6:30) CloseSources:Westchester County District Attorney — 2023 and 2024 seizure reportsNYC Mayor's Office — NYPD ghost gun recovery data (2018-2024)NYS Criminal Gun Clearinghouse — Quarterly Crime Gun ReportsNYS Legislature — S9005B / A10005B bill textLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County committed $50 million to install more than 750 EV charging ports at 79 sites across 24 municipalities — the largest coordinated EV infrastructure investment in the county's history. Free chargers are already live at the County Center. The bus fleet is getting $122.5 million in upgrades. As the federal government pulls back on clean energy, the county is stepping in. Plus: Peekskill gets a $3M micro transit pilot, NYLCV releases its Westchester policy agenda, and HPN moves forward on terminal modernization.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: 750 charging ports across 24 towns0:40 The EV Charging Program breakdown1:30 County Center free chargers and Bee-Line bus upgrades2:30 Is infrastructure keeping up with adoption?3:15 Federal rollbacks and local climate action4:00 NYLCV Westchester Policy Agenda4:30 Quick Hits: Peekskill micro transit, NYLCV agenda, HPN modernization6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of The Westchester Brief with full timestamps.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailNeiman Marcus at The Westchester in White Plains closes in May — not because demand dried up, but because Saks Global's $2.65 billion debt load collapsed. Meanwhile, UNIQLO just opened, DeCicco's launched in Sleepy Hollow, and Cross County is building a park. The story is not that retail is dying in Westchester. It is that retail is changing. Plus: Mariachi Mexico closes, DeCicco's opens in Sleepy Hollow, and Blueprint '26 takes shape.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: The wealthiest county loses its Neiman Marcus0:40 Saks Global bankruptcy and store closures1:30 How the debt-fueled acquisition failed2:30 What The Westchester mall looks like now3:15 The new retail landscape: experiential, local, different4:00 The 143,000-square-foot question for White Plains4:30 Quick Hits: DeCicco's, Mariachi Mexico, Blueprint '266:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailMount Pleasant just settled the first lawsuit under New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. Four Sleepy Hollow residents challenged the town's at-large election system, arguing it diluted Hispanic voting power. The settlement expands the Town Board from four to six, creates district elections for Sleepy Hollow and Pleasantville, and sets a precedent every municipality in Westchester should watch. Plus: Ossining breaks ground on 108 affordable apartments, Cross County Center gets a four-acre park, and the county introduces prevailing wage legislation.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: Every board member has been white0:40 The lawsuit and New York's Voting Rights Act1:45 Mount Pleasant's demographics and the at-large system2:30 What the settlement changes3:30 Why this matters for every town in Westchester4:30 Quick Hits: Ossining Station Plaza, Cross County park, prevailing wage act6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of The Westchester Brief with full timestamps.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailNorthwell Health is acquiring roughly 240 physicians from Optum in Westchester County, the latest chapter in a healthcare consolidation saga that started when CareMount Medical sold to Optum in 2020. The deal centers on surgical specialties—urology, orthopedics, general surgery—and marks the third identity change in six years for patients. What does this mean for your doctor and your care? Plus: Yaranush closes after 38 years, Chef Psilakis brings Klēma to Larchmont, and the county launches its own podcast.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: 240 doctors traded like assets0:40 CareMount to Optum to Northwell — the full timeline1:45 What went wrong under Optum2:45 The Northwell-Nuvance merger and expansion3:30 What this means for patients4:30 Quick Hits: Yaranush closes, Klēma opens, county podcast launches6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County ranks #1 in the nation for property taxes — $12,812 per year. But county government only controls 15-18% of your bill. This week on The Friday Intel, we break down the 2026 budget: a $197.7 million deficit, 180 eliminated positions, an 8% cut across every department, and a 5.27% tax levy increase that costs the average homeowner about $60 a year. The real threat? Up to $700 million in federal aid at risk.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open(0:30) Intro and Context(1:30) The Data — Budget Cuts, Workforce Reductions, and Sales Tax(3:30) The Surprise — What County Taxes Actually Control(5:00) What This Means for You(6:30) CloseSources:Westchester County Executive Office — 2026 Budget Signing Press ReleaseWestchester County Tax Commission — Property Tax RatesTax Foundation — Property Taxes by State and County, 2026Westchester County Legislature — 2026 Budget Public HearingNews 12 Westchester — 2026 Budget CoverageLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailTwenty-one million dollars from the Environmental Bond Act is heading to the Blind Brook corridor in Rye and Rye Brook to replace flood-bottleneck bridges and restore a buried stream. The county capital budget adds another $9 million for flood projects including Lake Isle Dam in Eastchester. Is $30 million enough? Plus: Ossining breaks ground on 108 affordable apartments, ConEd rates climb, and the rabies alert continues.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: $21 million for a problem that's been destroying homes0:40 Environmental Bond Act funding breakdown1:45 Playland Parkway and Oakland Avenue bridge replacements2:30 East Blind Brook restoration in Rye Brook3:15 Insurance, property values, and the resident cost4:00 Is $30 million enough? The climate vulnerability gap4:30 Quick Hits: Station Plaza Ossining, ConEd rates, rabies alert6:30 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailFrom Ski Accident to Healthcare Entrepreneur | Brian Dombal | I Live Here WestchesterIn this episode of I Live Here Westchester, Jim sits down with Brian Dombal, partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, to talk about the personal story that led him into healthcare—and how a life-changing injury at 14 set him on a path to building one of Westchester’s premier wellness practices.Brian shares how a devastating skiing accident sparked his interest in physical therapy, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as both a patient and a practitioner, and why he eventually left the corporate healthcare model to build a clinic focused on quality care, patient outcomes, and community wellness.The conversation explores the realities of the modern healthcare system, the economics of physical therapy, and what it really takes to start and grow a healthcare business in Westchester.If you're interested in entrepreneurship, wellness, sports recovery, or the business of healthcare, this episode offers an inside look at how one local founder turned adversity into opportunity.In This Episode• The skiing accident that changed Brian’s life at age 14• Discovering physical therapy during a year-long recovery• The reality of PT school and the rising cost of healthcare education• Starting a career in physical therapy and the challenges of corporate healthcare models• Why Brian chose to leave and build a patient-focused clinic• The economics of modern healthcare and insurance reimbursements• Building a healthcare business from scratch in Westchester• The philosophy behind ProClinix and its approach to wellness and recoveryAbout Brian DombalBrian Dombal a partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, a multidisciplinary wellness practice serving Westchester County.After suffering a severe leg injury as a teenager, Brian discovered physical therapy during his recovery and decided to pursue it as a career. He later went on to build ProClinix with a mission to deliver higher quality care, longer patient interaction, and better outcomes than the traditional high-volume healthcare model.Today, ProClinix offers a range of services including physical therapy, chiropractic care, sports rehabilitation, and performance training.About ProClinixProClinix is a Westchester-based healthcare practice focused on integrated sports medicine and rehabilitation.Locations include:5 N. Greenwich Rd. Armonk, NY134 Marble Ave,  Pleasantville, NY1 Elm Street, Ardsley, NY (in House of Sports)371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY (in Shames JCC1385 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY 354 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY1 Westchester Park Dr. W. Harrison, NY  (in LifeTime Athletic) 130 N Bedford Rd. Mount Kisco, NY Learn more:https://proclinix.comTimestamps00:00 – The origin story: Brian’s life-changing skiing accident02:00 – Discovering physical therapy during recovery03:00 – Getting into PT school and the cost of healthcare educatiSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailThe Supreme Court struck down $175 billion in tariffs—and the administration replaced them with a new surcharge the same day. Westchester businesses are caught between rising costs, uncertain refunds, and a county budget that was already running short. Plus: White Plains affordable housing lottery results, a major biotech campus opens in Rye, and minimum wage hits $17 in Westchester.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: $175 billion in illegal tariffs0:40 The SCOTUS ruling on IEEPA1:30 The immediate replacement surcharge2:30 Westchester small business roundtable3:30 County budget impact: sales tax shortfall4:30 Quick Hits: White Plains housing, NYBCe Rye campus, minimum wage6:30 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailA 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow on March 10th—one of only twenty quakes that size or larger in this area since 1950. Twelve hundred people reported feeling it. The epicenter sits on the Dobbs Ferry Fault, connected to the Ramapo system, and seven miles from the Indian Point nuclear plant. Plus: ConEd rate hikes are now in effect, New York's first inflation refund checks are coming, and Westchester County launches a new podcast.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: The ground shook in Sleepy Hollow0:40 USGS data and what residents felt1:45 The Ramapo Fault and Dobbs Ferry Fault explained2:45 Indian Point and seismic risk3:45 2024 Tewksbury comparison4:30 Quick Hits: ConEd rate hikes, inflation refund checks, Westchester Explained podcast6:30 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailRep. Lawler and Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced a plan to rebuild and reopen Indian Point at a cost of ten billion dollars. But a legal agreement requires unanimous local consent—and at least two of the five required parties are firmly opposed. Is this a real proposal or a political play? Plus: a rabid coyote attacks in Eastchester, a new clean transit pilot for Peekskill, and an affordable housing lottery closes in White Plains.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: Ten billion dollars and a seismic zone0:40 Lawler and Wright visit Indian Point1:30 The five-party consent agreement2:45 Federal override: Lawler's legislation3:45 The seismic and safety questions4:30 Quick Hits: Rabid coyote, Peekskill micro transit, White Plains housing lottery6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailTuesday's magnitude 2.3 earthquake in Sleepy Hollow was small. But the seismic data underneath Westchester County tells a much bigger story — about a 185-mile fault system, a previously unknown seismic zone discovered less than a mile from Indian Point, and buildings that were never designed to handle what the geology says is coming.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open — Your house shook. Here's the question nobody's asking.(0:30) Intro — Why the data behind Tuesday's quake matters(1:30) The Data — Ramapo Fault, Dobbs Ferry Fault, and Columbia's 2008 discovery(3:30) The Surprise — New York's 70-year gap in seismic building codes(5:00) What This Means for You — Property risk, insurance, and Indian Point(6:00) CloseSources:USGS Earthquake Hazards Program — https://earthquake.usgs.govColumbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory — https://lamont.columbia.eduFEMA Unreinforced Masonry Guidelines — https://mitigation.eeri.orgNuclear Regulatory Commission — https://www.nrc.govLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Westchester Brief: Westchester County just launched its own podcast — and we have thoughts. The county government is betting on audio to connect with residents, but is it a real transparency play or just another PR channel? We break down what it means for local media, accountability, and whether government-produced content can actually serve the public.In This Episode:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Deep Dive: Westchester County's New Government Podcast3:00 - Quick Hits: Regeneron Science Finalists, Albany Legislative Package, Bee-Line OMNY Update3:30 - ClosingSubscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@iliveherewestchester for full video episodes.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Westchester Brief: Westchester's dining scene is booming. From a James Beard-nominated chef opening in Bronxville to a high-end sushi concept landing in Larchmont, the county is becoming a serious food destination. We break down the openings, the trends, and why Westchester is pulling diners who used to head into the city.In This Episode:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Deep Dive: Westchester's Restaurant Renaissance3:00 - Quick Hits: Fieldwood Development Update, County Lead Prevention Program, Albany Legislative Package3:30 - ClosingSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for daily Westchester County news.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Westchester Brief: A proposed 175-home development in Mount Pleasant is raising serious environmental and community concerns. The Fieldwood project would disturb 158 acres of land once owned by the Rockefeller family — and residents are pushing back hard. We dig into the SEQRA review, the zoning conflicts, and what it means for Westchester's development future.In This Episode:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Deep Dive: Fieldwood Development and the Fight Over 158 Acres3:00 - Quick Hits: Cross County Expansion, Westchester Dining Boom, County Budget Update3:30 - ClosingSubscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@iliveherewestchester for full video episodes.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailToday on The Westchester Brief: Cross County Center in Yonkers just broke ground on a 58,000 square foot expansion and a brand-new 4-acre park — while malls across America are closing their doors. Marx Realty is betting big on experiential retail. We break down what it means for Westchester's retail landscape.In This Episode:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Deep Dive: Cross County Center's $250M+ Transformation3:00 - Quick Hits: OMNY on Bee-Line, Regeneron Science Finalists, Fitch AAA Bond Rating3:30 - ClosingSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for daily Westchester County news.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailThe Rockefeller estate at Kykuit is closing indefinitely. Historic Hudson Valley says the 87-acre Pocantico Hills landmark needs millions in infrastructure repairs—and there's no timeline for reopening. It's not just a tourist attraction going dark. It's a signal about the future of Westchester's historic preservation.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: The hilltop estate goes quiet(0:20) Deep Dive: Kykuit closure announced—infrastructure failures across the estate(1:15) What's broken: roads, bridges, underground utilities, retaining walls(2:00) The financials: Historic Hudson Valley's endowment vs. repair costs(2:45) What this means for tourism and Pocantico Hills(3:30) The bigger question: Who pays for Westchester's historic landmarks?(4:15) Philipsburg Manor's uncertain status(4:45) What Else: Cross County Shopping Center redevelopment hearing(5:15) Westchester County Airport terminal renovation update(5:45) New Rochelle downtown development milestonesSources:Lohud / Journal News: Kykuit, Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills, closing indefinitelyHistoric Hudson Valley: Official closure announcement and FAQWestchester Magazine: The future of Historic Hudson Valley propertiesPatch: Kykuit closure raises preservation funding questionsSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for the full story delivered weekly.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailDA Susan Cacace and State Police launch D.A.S.H.—the District Attorney's Safer Highways initiative—targeting the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684. DWI arrests are up 41% since 2020. Crashes are up 10% over five years. Two senior prosecutors are now reviewing highway stops in real time for criminal escalation.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: Prosecutors ride along with state troopers(0:20) Deep Dive: D.A.S.H. launches February 2 on Sprain Brook and I-684(1:30) The numbers: 41% DWI increase, 10% crash increase, fatal incidents(2:45) How it works: prosecutors reviewing stops for criminal charges(3:45) The Padilla pursuit: no plates, dead-end road, rammed patrol car(4:30) Greenburgh's push for speed cameras(4:50) What Else: WCA workforce development summit March 19(5:20) Iona University summer workforce program(5:45) County EV charging infrastructure investmentSources:Westfair Communications: Westchester DA and State Police launch safer highways programYonkers Times: DA Cacace and NYSP announce new traffic safety initiativeNews 12: D.A.S.H. initiative begins on I-684, Sprain Brook ParkwayGreenburgh Daily Voice: Driver rams police cruiser after parkway pursuitSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for the full story delivered weekly.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailWestchester County activates Operation Safeguard, a dedicated security operation protecting every house of worship in Westchester and Putnam counties through Easter. Counter-Terrorism Zone 3 is coordinating increased patrols at mosques, synagogues, and churches as Ramadan, Lent, Passover, and Easter overlap in a six-week window.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: Four major religious observances overlap in one window(0:20) Deep Dive: Operation Safeguard announced February 26(1:45) Counter-Terrorism Zone 3 and Real Time Crime Center coordination(3:00) National context: FBI hate crime data and the threat landscape(4:15) Commissioner Raynor's message to residents(4:45) What Else: Ken Jenkins' 2026 capital budget highlights(5:30) RPI partners with Westchester County(5:50) New Rochelle Revolution exhibit at the public librarySources:Westchester County Gov: Increased police patrols during religious observancesMid Hudson News: Westchester County police to ramp up securityYonkers Times: Increased security planned across WestchesterSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of every episode. Search I Live Here Westchester and hit subscribe.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan MailAfter five hundred teenagers stormed the Mall at Bay Plaza in the Bronx on Presidents' Day, social media posts named Westchester locations as the next targets. Cross County Center in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle all appeared in viral posts. The county activated its Real Time Crime Intelligence Center, and police departments across the region went on high alert.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: Social media threats target Westchester after Bay Plaza chaos(0:20) Deep Dive: The Bay Plaza mob, eighteen arrests, and the social media chain reaction(2:00) Westchester's response: Real Time Crime Center, Yonkers PD, Mount Vernon warnings(3:30) The resource allocation question: counterterrorism tools for teenage hashtags(4:45) What Else: Westchester Economic Alliance and Blueprint '26 launch(5:30) ArtsWestchester Arts Award Luncheon March 13(5:50) Maple sugaring season across WestchesterSources:ABC7: Westchester Real Time Crime Center monitoring social mediaWestchester County Gov: Official press release on monitoringCBS New York: Bay Plaza Mall takeover coverageThe Yonkers Post: Cross County Center on alertSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for the full story delivered weekly.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.