Westchester Talk Radio

WestchesterTalkRadio by Sharc

Podcast Radio Station "on wheels". 

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Artina Gashi, Owner of Craft Barbers

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible. Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Tina Gashi, owner of Craft Barbers, which won "Best Barbershop" for the fifth consecutive year. Tina detailed the operations behind their Bronxville and Scarsdale locations, emphasizing punctual, appointment-based scheduling, affordable precision haircuts, and an upscale customer experience that includes a complimentary beverage bar for clients.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Artina Gashi, Owner of Craft Barbers

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Nella Decarlo, Owner of Bea's Cakes Bakery in Armonk

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible. Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino sat down with Nella Decarlo, owner of Bea's Cakes Bakery in Armonk, which won "Best Birthday Cake". Nella shared her story of working at the bakery before taking ownership eight years ago, maintaining beloved staple recipes while adding fresh offerings like monthly cookie flavors and mini donuts, and engaging directly with the community both in-store and on social media.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Nella Decarlo, Owner of Bea's Cakes Bakery in Armonk

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mike and Miriam Risko, Owners of Mike Risko Music in Ossining

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone included local music educators Mike and Miriam Risko, owners of Mike Risko Music in Ossining. Celebrating 31 years in business, the couple discussed running their community music school and retail store, offering instruction in guitar, voice, drums, piano, and band instruments, while also performing together across the region in acoustic and electric ensembles.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mike and Miriam Risko, Owners of Mike Risko Music in Ossining

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mike Dardano, founder of Buzz Potential

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone featured photographer and media specialist Mike Dardano, founder of Buzz Potential. Mike shared his background in national advertising and public relations, explaining how he transitioned into event photography and local corporate branding. He emphasized the importance of putting subjects at ease, mastering lighting, and delivering authentic visual media for community events.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mike Dardano, founder of Buzz Potential

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mickey Azirov, founder of Sparktrail Marketing

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone highlighted digital strategy with Mickey Azirov, founder of Sparktrail Marketing. Mickey discussed helping local small and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence through social media management, video production, and search engine optimization. He stressed the value of authentic storytelling and showcasing the human side of a business over generic AI content.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Mickey Azirov, founder of Sparktrail Marketing

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Matt Klewan, Senior Market Manager for Empress Gin

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone featured Matt Klewan, Senior Market Manager for Empress Gin, who showcased a portfolio of unique spirits including Empress Gin and Dirty Monkey Whiskey. Matt explained the botanical process behind Empress Gin, infused with butterfly pea flower to give it an indigo hue that shifts color when mixed, and introduced Dirty Monkey, an allergen-free, naturally flavor-infused peanut butter and banana whiskey.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Matt Klewan, Senior Market Manager for Empress Gin

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Lisa Bonanno Director Of Development for SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff Manor

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Lisa Bonanno of SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, winner of "Best Animal Shelter/Rescue". Bonanno highlighted the shelter’s history since 1883, its rescue and adoption efforts for domestic and farm animals, its low-cost veterinary clinic, and its dedicated humane law enforcement team that investigates animal cruelty across Westchester County.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Lisa Bonanno Director Of Development for SPCA Westchester in Briarcliff Manor

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    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Lillian Raic, COO of Oasis Day Spa

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.Joan Franzino sat down with Lillian Raic, COO of Oasis Day Spa, which took home the award for "Best Massage." Lillian, who was celebrating her 25th year with the company, detailed the spa's wide array of offerings in Dobbs Ferry and Manhattan, including Swedish and deep tissue massages, rooftop outdoor treatments, body wraps, and specialized hydrotherapy salt scrubs featuring European Vichy showers.

    Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best Of Westchester Party, featuring Lillian Raic, COO of Oasis Day Spa
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Podcast Radio Station "on wheels". 

Information

  • Creator
    WestchesterTalkRadio by Sharc
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 WestchesterTalkRadio by Sharc
  • Show Website
    Westchester Talk Radio