Rivertown Story Corps: Recent Episodes
Timothy Reuter
The Rivertown Story Corps is telling the stories of people making a difference in the Rivertown communities of Westchester, New York.
In this episode we talk to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who is also running for Congress in New York's 16th district. Our wide-ranging discussion covers why he decided to run for Congress, the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and affordable housing.
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In this episode we talk to Maker Hive Founder Aarthi Muthukrishnan. Our wide-ranging discussion covers how she got started building a maker space in the Rivertowns, ways we can shape our relationship with technology, and what parents want from STEM education. You can find more details about MakerHive at this link.
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In this episode we interview Hastings Flea Founder IIana Arazie and her Co-organizer Linnea Grimm, who also runs Cursed Objects vintage. We discuss going from vision to implementation, what it takes to succeed at selling in community markets, and the business climate in the Rivertowns. Please visit https://www.thehastingsflea.com/ to learn more about Hastings Flea.If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations and leave a review to help others find the podcast. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests, please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
The Rivertowns are experiencing a local news crisis with the recent closure of the Rivertowns Enterprise. In the face of these challenges new outlets are coming online and in this this episode we interview Janine Annett who recently founded the Rivertowns Current. We discuss how the media landscape is changing, her ambitions for her new platform, and what she thinks the future of local media might be. You can check out the Rivertowns Current at https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com/
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In this episode we interview Legislator David Imamura from theWestchester County Board of Legislators. Our wide-ranging discussion covers how he became the first Asian-American member of the Board of Legislators to the ways his grandfather's 133 day journey on a raft shaped his understanding ofpublic service to what may be needed to get more affordable housing in Westchester.
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In this episode we interview Hastings Democratic Committee Chair Cassandra Sweet. We discuss the state of democracy in our local area, how democratic party candidates are chosen, and what motivates her to stay engaged in local politics.
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In this episode we interview the husband and wife team behind Wild Culture Waffles in Hastings-on-Hudson, Gaby Montiel and Miguel LaCruz. We discuss how they developed the concept for Wild Culture, their experiences coming to the US from Venezuela, and their thoughts on how to run a successful business in the Rivertowns.
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In this episode we interview New York State Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky. We discuss how studying history has helped her in politics, ideas for how to improve housing affordability, and her journey into politics.
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In this episode we interview the leadership of the Rivertown Skate Society. We discuss why the community would benefit from a skate park, how they got started, and what they've learned about community organizing.
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Rivertown Story Corps interviews RiverRock School of Music founder Kenneth Baum. We talk about what it takes to launch a successful business in the rivertowns, the biggest challenge he experienced getting started, and what it takes to turn kids into life long learners and lovers of music.
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Rivertown Story Corps interviews Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. We talk about what local control means in New York, affordable housing, and opportunities and challenges for the Rivertown communities. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests, please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
Rivertown Story Corps interviews Temple Beth Shalom Rabbi Edward Schecter. We talk about Rabbi Schecter's 50 year career leading the temple community, how he challenged the norms of that community while learning from it, and how he thinks the touchstones of Jewish life are changing between generations.
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Rivertown Story Corps interviews Temple Beth Shalom Successor Rabbi Daniel Reiser. We talk about Rabbi Reiser's vision for the Temple Beth Shalom community, the future of Judaism, and hot button issues including Israel and intermarriage.
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Rivertown Story Corps interviews Congressional Representative Jamaal Bowman. We talk about what it means to represent a diverse community, affordable housing, and how he balances leadership with listening to what his community wants. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests, please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
Rivertown Story Corps interviews Hastings-on-Hudson School Board President Doug Sundheim. We talk about leadership during COVID, how to think about school budgets, and whether the culture wars have come to Hastings-on-Hudson. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests, please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
On this episode we are pleased to welcome Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Nicola Armacost. We discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Hastings, the value of local local control, and how we can better communicate within and between communities. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests, please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
On this episode we talk with Hastings-on-Hudson Village Historian Sue Smith about the history of the Rivertown communities, what it means to be a town historian, and what makes history relevant to our current tumultuous times. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations. To provide feedback or to suggest future guests please email us at rivertownstories@gmail.com.
For Rivertown Story Corps inaugural episode we are pleased to bring you Hastings-on-Hudson Chief of Police David Dosin. We discuss how he took on this role in Hastings, how he works to keep a positive relationship with the community, and the challenges of being a leader during the pandemic. If you like this episode, please consider subscribing so you don't miss any future conversations.