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

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.

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 [https://thesuzannegrantfoundation.com/] 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 [https://www.theexaminernews.com/fox-lane-volunteer-day-aims-to-build-the-next-community-heroes/].

Episode 47: How the Pleasantville Farmers Market Became a Regional Draw

The Pleasantville Farmers Market has grown from a dozen vendors into one of Westchester’s busiest year-round destinations. This week on Local Matters Westchester, The Examiner’s weekly podcast, host Martin Wilbur talks with Peter Rogovin of Foodchester about what makes it work: from strict local sourcing to building a market where vendors can succeed. Rogovin, the founder of Foodchester, Inc., the nonprofit behind the award-winning market, also talks about how it draws thousands to downtown Pleasantville each weekend, and the planning behind what’s designed to feel like a seamless experience.

Episode 46: Michael Peppard on Running for County Legislator

In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, we speak with Michael Peppard about his campaign for the Westchester County Board of Legislators. A theology professor and former Pleasantville trustee, Peppard shares his background, what led him to run, and the priorities he’s focusing on in District 3 as he challenges incumbent Margaret Cunzio.

Episode 45: 50 Years of Giving in Westchester

For 50 years, local philanthropy has quietly supported Westchester in ways most people never see. From legal help for domestic violence survivors to funding better community data, the impact runs deep. In this episode of Local Matters Westchester, Laura Rossi of The New York Community Trust and Cindy Kanusher of the Pace Women’s Justice Center explain where the support goes, who it helps, and why long-term partnerships matter.