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Founded in 2013 by Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Bob Parsons, Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was born from a singular, obsessive mission: to create the world’s finest golf equipment, regardless of the cost or time required. Unlike traditional manufacturers, PXG operates without the constraints of typical product cycles, allowing their engineering team to focus exclusively on performance breakthroughs. This "no-limits" approach has resulted in nearly 900 global patents and a lineup of clubs – from drivers to putters – that are engineered to look like sleek blades while offering the incredible forgiveness and distance of a cavity back.Now, that elite performance has a new home in Westchester County. Despite a rainy Thursday night, the energy was electric at 80 Nardozzi Place in New Rochelle as Westchester Talk Radio was there to celebrate the opening of the PXG New Rochelle store. A small group of golfers got an inside look at the state-of-the-art facility, which features high-tech TrackMan fitting bays, a d

 In this episode of the Cup of Joe Political Show, host John Marino sits down with Yadira Ramos-Herbert, the Mayor of New Rochelle, to discuss the city's transformative growth and future initiatives. Mayor Ramos-Herbert details the significant adjustments of moving from the City Council to the Mayor's office and highlights several key projects aimed at improving the lives of New Rochelle residents. Don't miss this informative episode!

Step inside one of the Hudson Valley’s most exciting wedding events as we recap Westchester Magazine’s Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch, held on Sunday, March 1st at the elegant VIP Country Club. This special event brought together some of the region’s most creative and stylish wedding professionals for a morning dedicated to inspiration, planning, and celebration. Hosted by Westchester Magazine and highlighting the best of Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings, the event featured an impressive collection of top-tier vendors – from florists and photographers to entertainers and bridal fashion experts. Attendees sampled delicious cuisine and desserts, explored stunning bridal gowns, and had the chance to win exciting prizes throughout the afternoon. Westchester Talk Radio was on site capturing all the excitement, speaking with vendors and attendees and bringing listeners an inside look at this unforgettable bridal showcase.Host Joan Franzino spoke with Thomas Esposito, General Manager of the VIP Country Club in

Step inside one of the Hudson Valley’s most exciting wedding events as we recap Westchester Magazine’s Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch, held on Sunday, March 1st at the elegant VIP Country Club. This special event brought together some of the region’s most creative and stylish wedding professionals for a morning dedicated to inspiration, planning, and celebration. Hosted by Westchester Magazine and highlighting the best of Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings, the event featured an impressive collection of top-tier vendors – from florists and photographers to entertainers and bridal fashion experts. Attendees sampled delicious cuisine and desserts, explored stunning bridal gowns, and had the chance to win exciting prizes throughout the afternoon. Westchester Talk Radio was on site capturing all the excitement, speaking with vendors and attendees and bringing listeners an inside look at this unforgettable bridal showcase. Host Joan Franzino spoke with Mike Allan, founder of Extreme Music Productions. Mike dis

Step inside one of the Hudson Valley’s most exciting wedding events as we recap Westchester Magazine’s Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch, held on Sunday, March 1st at the elegant VIP Country Club. This special event brought together some of the region’s most creative and stylish wedding professionals for a morning dedicated to inspiration, planning, and celebration. Hosted by Westchester Magazine and highlighting the best of Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings, the event featured an impressive collection of top-tier vendors – from florists and photographers to entertainers and bridal fashion experts. Attendees sampled delicious cuisine and desserts, explored stunning bridal gowns, and had the chance to win exciting prizes throughout the afternoon. Westchester Talk Radio was on site capturing all the excitement, speaking with vendors and attendees and bringing listeners an inside look at this unforgettable bridal showcase.Host Joan Franzino chatted with Jennifer Valente of Contour Med Spa. Jennifer details how

Step inside one of the Hudson Valley’s most exciting wedding events as we recap Westchester Magazine’s Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch, held on Sunday, March 1st at the elegant VIP Country Club. This special event brought together some of the region’s most creative and stylish wedding professionals for a morning dedicated to inspiration, planning, and celebration. Hosted by Westchester Magazine and highlighting the best of Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings, the event featured an impressive collection of top-tier vendors – from florists and photographers to entertainers and bridal fashion experts. Attendees sampled delicious cuisine and desserts, explored stunning bridal gowns, and had the chance to win exciting prizes throughout the afternoon. Westchester Talk Radio was on site capturing all the excitement, speaking with vendors and attendees and bringing listeners an inside look at this unforgettable bridal showcase.Host Andrew Castellano sat down with White Plains-based realtor Ayana Miller. Ayana share

Westfair Communications’ Women in Power 2026 was a powerful morning dedicated to inspiration, connection, and leadership. Held on January 29 at Reid Castle on the campus of Manhattanville University, the free event brought together aspiring and established leaders for meaningful conversations about influence, growth, and community impact. Attendees heard candid insights from an exceptional panel featuring Lola Gazivoda, Fran Pastore, and Maria Trusa – three accomplished women who shared real-world experiences, lessons learned along the way, and practical strategies for success. The program celebrated the strength of women supporting women and empowered the next generation to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.And Westchester Talk Radio was there.Joan Franzino spoke with Maria Trusa, the CEO of Yo Digo No Mas Formé Medical Center. The discussion explores Maria's mission to empower others through hope and healing, her personal journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming a healthcare leader, and

Westfair Communications’ Women in Power 2026 was a powerful morning dedicated to inspiration, connection, and leadership. Held on January 29 at Reid Castle on the campus of Manhattanville University, the free event brought together aspiring and established leaders for meaningful conversations about influence, growth, and community impact. Attendees heard candid insights from an exceptional panel featuring Lola Gazivoda, Fran Pastore, and Maria Trusa – three accomplished women who shared real-world experiences, lessons learned along the way, and practical strategies for success. The program celebrated the strength of women supporting women and empowered the next generation to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.And Westchester Talk Radio was there.Joan Franzino spoke with Lola Gazivoda, the founder and CEO of Bota Consulting Group. The discussion explores Lola's career transition from a 20-year background in corporate banking to entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of her firm which connects U

Westfair Communications’ Women in Power 2026 was a powerful morning dedicated to inspiration, connection, and leadership. Held on January 29 at Reid Castle on the campus of Manhattanville University, the free event brought together aspiring and established leaders for meaningful conversations about influence, growth, and community impact. Attendees heard candid insights from an exceptional panel featuring Lola Gazivoda, Fran Pastore, and Maria Trusa – three accomplished women who shared real-world experiences, lessons learned along the way, and practical strategies for success. The program celebrated the strength of women supporting women and empowered the next generation to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.And Westchester Talk Radio was there.Joan Franzino spoke with Fran Pastore, the founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council. The discussion centers on the history and mission of the WBDC, which was established nearly 30 years ago to help women launch and scale businesses to a

White Plains Mayor Justin Brasch discusses his first several weeks in office and lays out his administration's game plan on Westchester Talk Radio (westchestertalkradio.com), The Cup of Joe Political Show Episode 2 with host John Marino, produced by Sharc Creative.

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone spoke with Robert Cioffi, CEO of Progressive Computing, who shared how Progressive Computing helps organizations stay secure, efficient, and future-ready through innovative

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone spoke with Joe Russo, Founder and CEO of B-25 Security Advisors, about B-25 Security Advisors and the firm’s focus on proactive, customized security solutions. Joe discussed

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone caught up with Jennifer Flowers, Founder and CEO of Accreditation Guru, to talk about Accreditation Guru and its role in helping organizations navigate complex accreditation

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone spoke with Gina Cappelli, Managing Partner at Femm Parlour, about the vision behind Femm Parlour and its commitment to empowering women through wellness, beauty, and communi

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone sat down with Faith Ann Butcher, CEO at Latino U College Access, to discuss Latino U College Access and its mission to expand educational opportunities for Latino students.

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone spoke with Chereese Jervis-Hill, Founder and CEO of Events To Remember, who discussed the passion behind Events To Remember and her approach to creating memorable, meaningfu

The Business Council of Westchester kicked off the year in style with its BCW New Year Blast, held on Wednesday, January 7th at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. This signature seasonal networking event brought members together for an energetic evening filled with great music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages, all set against a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to launch 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fellow members, spark new business connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The New Year Blast once again highlighted the power of community, collaboration, and connection that defines BCW.Westchester Talk Radio was on hand to capture the energy of the evening, highlighting the connections, conversations, and sense of community that define BCW events. Host Bob Marrone spoke with Brian Primes, Director of Sales for Brophy Bros. Fruits & Vegetables, about Brophy Bros. Fruits & Vegetables and the company’s longstanding commitment to

Farida Studio proudly celebrated the grand opening of its beautiful new location at 120 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, welcoming the community to an elegant, thoughtfully designed space dedicated to self-care and confidence. The celebration introduced guests to Farida’s fantastic new studio and the personalized services it offers, from advanced skin care and rejuvenating body treatments to expertly delivered beauty treatments. Westchester Talk Radio was on hand for the event, capturing the excitement and highlighting the studio’s mission and vision. At Farida Studio, the philosophy is simple and powerful: it’s not about us — it’s about you. With therapists recognized among the best in the industry, every service is centered on helping clients achieve, maintain, and truly enjoy their healthiest, most radiant skin.Joan Franzino of Westchester Talk Radio spoke with Susan, Marianna, Lula, and Paul, stylists at Farida Studio, who shared their passion for personalized service, t

Farida Studio proudly celebrated the grand opening of its beautiful new location at 120 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, welcoming the community to an elegant, thoughtfully designed space dedicated to self-care and confidence. The celebration introduced guests to Farida’s fantastic new studio and the personalized services it offers, from advanced skin care and rejuvenating body treatments to expertly delivered beauty treatments. Westchester Talk Radio was on hand for the event, capturing the excitement and highlighting the studio’s mission and vision. At Farida Studio, the philosophy is simple and powerful: it’s not about us — it’s about you. With therapists recognized among the best in the industry, every service is centered on helping clients achieve, maintain, and truly enjoy their healthiest, most radiant skin.Joan Franzino of Westchester Talk Radio spoke with Stephanie Jackson, a frequent Farida Studio client, who shared why she continues to choose the studio, praising

Farida Studio proudly celebrated the grand opening of its beautiful new location at 120 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, welcoming the community to an elegant, thoughtfully designed space dedicated to self-care and confidence. The celebration introduced guests to Farida’s fantastic new studio and the personalized services it offers, from advanced skin care and rejuvenating body treatments to expertly delivered beauty treatments. Westchester Talk Radio was on hand for the event, capturing the excitement and highlighting the studio’s mission and vision. At Farida Studio, the philosophy is simple and powerful: it’s not about us — it’s about you. With therapists recognized among the best in the industry, every service is centered on helping clients achieve, maintain, and truly enjoy their healthiest, most radiant skin.Joan Franzino of Westchester Talk Radio spoke with Robert, a stylist at Farida Studio, who shared insight into the studio’s approach to personalized beauty service