Local Matters Westchester

Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur
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Local Matters Westchester, a civic affairs podcast, delivers in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone and veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, the show features influential guests ranging from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and nonprofit advocates.

  1. 3d ago

    Meet the Legendary Khan Family Coach Growing Squash in Northern Westchester

    Asif Khan, a former professional squash player from one of the sport's most famous families, joins Local Matters Westchester to discuss coaching, youth development, and building a thriving squash program in Northern Westchester.

    55 min

  2. Jul 1

    Episode 54: Tom Abinanti on His Run for Mount Pleasant Supervisor, Development and Town Hall Reform

    Democratic Mount Pleasant supervisor candidate Tom Abinanti joins Local Matters Westchester to discuss why he's challenging incumbent Republican Carl Fulgenzi, his response to Councilman Mark Saracino's surprise resignation, and his thoughts on a development moratorium, fiscal oversight, ethics reform, housing and transparency at Town Hall. He also addresses the town's finances, the JCCA Cottage School, filming work sessions, and the politics of the race.

    1h 7m

  3. Jun 25

    Episode 53: Energy Healing with a Mount Kisco Practitioner

    In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, guest host Jill Grossman speaks with Kristin Raniola, founder of Noelle Healing in Mount Kisco, about the art of energy healing, how it works, and why more people are turning to it as a means for navigating the stress and anxiety in their lives.

    47 min

  4. Jun 18

    Episode 52: The Legal Fight Over Westchester's License Plate Reader Network

    Westchester County's network of nearly 600 automated license plate readers is facing a major legal challenge. Nancy Glass, litigation director at NYU School of Law's Policing Project, joins Local Matters Westchester to explain why a class action lawsuit argues the surveillance system lacks proper legal authorization, how long drivers' data is stored, concerns over data sharing, and what the case could mean for privacy, public safety and other communities using similar technology.

    42 min

  5. Jun 10

    Episode 51: Inside Revolutionary Westchester 250 with Constance Kehoe

    Local Matters Westchester speaks with Revolutionary Westchester 250 President Constance Kehoe about plans for the nation's semiquincentennial, the county's Revolutionary War history, and the events planned across Westchester through 2026.

    45 min

  6. Jun 5

    Episode 50: Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi Talks Town Politics, Policy

    In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi talks to hosts Martin Wilbur and Adam Stone to discuss development pressures, fiscal constraints, and ongoing flooding concerns. He addresses questions about developer influence, affordable housing, and Mount Pleasant’s recent Moody’s bond rating downgrade, and explains his approach to maintaining low taxes while funding town services. The conversation also covers transparency critiques, his fall election opponent Tom Abinanti, the JCCA Cottage School situation, the town’s legal challenge to New York State’s Voting Act, plans for workforce housing development, and ethics concerns raised in the local political debate.

    1h 7m

  7. May 29

    Episode 49: Examiner On the Beat: President Trump Holds Rally for Rep. Lawler in Rockland

    Examiner reporter Vera Giraudo was on site at Rockland Community College to cover President Donald J. Trump's rally for Rep. Mike Lawler last week. In her audio story, she took the pulse of the crowd, exploring what the president's support for Lawler could mean for the heated election in Congressional District 17.

    10 min

  8. May 28

    Episode 48: A Local Foundation is Building Tomorrow's Heroes, One High School Student at a Time

    In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, guest David Grant shares why he founded the Suzanne Grant Foundation and how, by supporting community service projects in local schools and organizations, he is keeping his wife Suzanne's spirit of service and generosity alive and developing the next generation of community champions. You can also learn more about the foundation's 2026 community service day in The Examiner.

    40 min
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Local Matters Westchester, a civic affairs podcast, delivers in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone and veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, the show features influential guests ranging from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and nonprofit advocates.

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  • Creator
    Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur
  • Show Website
    Local Matters Westchester

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