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“I Live Here” is a hyperlocal podcast that explores the stories, people, and events shaping life in Westchester, NY. Each episode dives into what’s happening across our towns and neighborhoods—highlighting small businesses, community voices, local culture, and can’t-miss happenings. Whether you’ve lived here forever or just moved in, this podcast keeps you connected to the place you call home.

  1. 9H AGO

    The Westchester Brief | 03.17.26: The Earthquake on the Ramapo Fault

    Send a text A 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 Hollow 0:40 USGS data and what residents felt 1:45 The Ramapo Fault and Dobbs Ferry Fault explained 2:45 Indian Point and seismic risk 3:45 2024 Tewksbury comparison 4:30 Quick Hits: ConEd rate hikes, inflation refund checks, Westchester Explained podcast 6:30 Closing remarks Subscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    5 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The Westchester Brief | 03.16.26: The Feds Want to Reopen Indian Point

    Send a text Rep. 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 zone 0:40 Lawler and Wright visit Indian Point 1:30 The five-party consent agreement 2:45 Federal override: Lawler's legislation 3:45 The seismic and safety questions 4:30 Quick Hits: Rabid coyote, Peekskill micro transit, White Plains housing lottery 6:15 Closing remarks Subscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    5 min

  3. 4D AGO

    The Friday Intel | 03.14.26: What's Underneath Westchester — The Seismic Data Nobody Talks About

    Send a text Tuesday'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) Close Sources: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program — https://earthquake.usgs.gov Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory — https://lamont.columbia.edu FEMA Unreinforced Masonry Guidelines — https://mitigation.eeri.org Nuclear Regulatory Commission — https://www.nrc.gov Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a neighbor. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    4 min

  4. 5D AGO

    The Westchester Brief | 03.12.26: County Launches Government Podcast

    Send a text Today 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 - Introduction 0:30 - Deep Dive: Westchester County's New Government Podcast 3:00 - Quick Hits: Regeneron Science Finalists, Albany Legislative Package, Bee-Line OMNY Update 3:30 - Closing Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@iliveherewestchester for full video episodes. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    4 min

  5. 6D AGO

    The Westchester Brief | 03.11.26: Westchester Dining Scene Heats Up

    Send a text Today 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 - Introduction 0:30 - Deep Dive: Westchester's Restaurant Renaissance 3:00 - Quick Hits: Fieldwood Development Update, County Lead Prevention Program, Albany Legislative Package 3:30 - Closing Subscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for daily Westchester County news. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    4 min

  6. MAR 10

    The Westchester Brief | 03.10.26: Fieldwood Development Faces Scrutiny

    Send a text Today 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 - Introduction 0:30 - Deep Dive: Fieldwood Development and the Fight Over 158 Acres 3:00 - Quick Hits: Cross County Expansion, Westchester Dining Boom, County Budget Update 3:30 - Closing Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@iliveherewestchester for full video episodes. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    4 min

  7. MAR 9

    The Westchester Brief | 03.09.26: Cross County Center Expands

    Send a text Today 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 - Introduction 0:30 - Deep Dive: Cross County Center's $250M+ Transformation 3:00 - Quick Hits: OMNY on Bee-Line, Regeneron Science Finalists, Fitch AAA Bond Rating 3:30 - Closing Subscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for daily Westchester County news. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

    4 min

  8. MAR 5

    The Westchester Brief | 03.05.26: Kykuit Goes Dark

    Send a text The 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 milestones Sources: Lohud / Journal News: Kykuit, Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills, closing indefinitely Historic Hudson Valley: Official closure announcement and FAQ Westchester Magazine: The future of Historic Hudson Valley properties Patch: Kykuit closure raises preservation funding questions Subscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for the full story delivered weekly. Support the show I 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: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

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“I Live Here” is a hyperlocal podcast that explores the stories, people, and events shaping life in Westchester, NY. Each episode dives into what’s happening across our towns and neighborhoods—highlighting small businesses, community voices, local culture, and can’t-miss happenings. Whether you’ve lived here forever or just moved in, this podcast keeps you connected to the place you call home.

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    I Live Here Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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