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We just recorded a fascinating conversation for our Local Matters Westchester podcast with Northern Westchester Hospital President Derek Anderson, and we’ll be sharing the interview within the next 24 to 48 hours or so. The timing of our discussion worked
Read MoreNew York’s $254 billion state budget just passed, and on this week’s Local Matters Westchester podcast, State Senator Shelley Mayer breaks down what’s in it and what it means for our area — including the new and controversial statewide bell-to-bell school cellphone
Read MoreWe have a wave of new Examiner reporter interns joining us in the coming weeks, including a pair who got started yesterday. Ava McGinty, a Putnam Valley High School graduate, recently completed her sophomore year at Monmouth University, where she
Read MoreVolunteers Tackle Pollution Thousands of volunteers came together on May 3 for Riverkeeper’s Sweep 2025, taking action to clean up the Hudson River and its surrounding areas. In his article, Examiner contributor Larry Epstein shares the story of how communities
Read MoreThis week on Local Matters Westchester, we speak with Ted Buerger, co-founder of Open Arms for Refugees — a volunteer-led group helping resettle families across our area. Ted brings a powerful mix of compassion, insight, and personal emotion, sharing moving stories
Read MoreTeen Marathoner In her second feature for us, rising young journalist and Sleepy Hollow native Amalia Wompa spotlights an even younger trailblazer: Annabel Silbersher, an 18-year-old Fox Lane High School senior who became the youngest runner in the 2025 Boston
Read MoreBy Morris Gut 512 BISTRO IN BRIARCLIFF Partners Abel & Karla Magana and Jose Arteaga of 512 Bistro have been marking the one year anniversary at Bistro 512 in Briarcliff Manor with specialties from around the globe. The same team
Read MorePodcast Guest Preview Next week on Local Matters Westchester, our guest will be Ted Buerger of Open Arms for Refugees. He’ll discuss the recent news about a Department of Homeland Security letter sparking fear among local asylum seekers – and
Read MoreBy Dr. Shara Labelson, PT, DPT Cycling is a popular and beneficial activity that offers numerous physical and mental health advantages. However, like any sport, it can also lead to injuries if proper precautions are not taken. Two common issues
Read MoreNew Podcast Episode This week on Local Matters Westchester we’re joined by Karin Anderson Ponzer, Director of Legal Services at Neighbors Link Community Law Practice, for a timely conversation about rights, policy shifts, and how fearful local immigrants can navigate
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