This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with the new Theater Director for the Irvington Theater Chad Austin. The Irvington Theater is a 432-seat theater located within Town Hall in Irvington and bills itself as the cultural heart of the Rivertowns since 1902. We discussed the role the arts play in a time of turmoil, his vision for the Irvington Theater, and the challenges of choosing an extraordinary life over an ordinary one.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Rivertowns Pediatrics Founder Dr. Nitin Gupta. Dr Gupta was recently appointed as a trustee of Dobbs Ferry. We discussed what are the latest health challenges in the Rivertowns, why public health is under attack, and how to find health information you can trust.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park Manager Steve Oakes. We discussed the significance of the trail to the community, how some rivertowns used the infrastructure around the OCA to exclude people, and some of the craziest situations he has encountered maintaining the trail.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we speak with Irvington Mayoral Candidate Arlene Burgos. We talk about her vision for Irvington, affordable housing, and what sets her apart from her rival. The Irvington Mayoral race is the only contested mayoral general election in the Rivertowns and will take place November 4.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we speak with Irvington Mayoral Candidate Robert Grados. We talk about his vision for Irvington, affordable housing, and what sets him apart from his rival. The Irvington Mayoral race is the only contested mayoral general election in the Rivertowns and will take place November 4.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Feeding Westchester Chief Operating Officer Tami Wilson and PepsiCo Foundation President C.D. Glin as part of our series on Hunger Action Month. Developed in partnership with the Recorder, the series examines the rise in food insecurity and highlights people and organizations delivering solutions to fighting hunger. We discussed the state of hunger in Westchester, how federal cuts are forcing families to make hard choices between medicine and food, and how to build a career in the social impact sector.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Congressman George Latimer about the federal government shutdown. George Latimer represents the 16th district of New York, which covers the Rivertowns, and previously served as Westchester County Executive. We discussed how we got to the shutdown, the Democratic strategy for negotiating with this administration, and what he has learned so far from his time in Congress.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Mercy University President Dr. Susan Parish. Dr. Parish is a social worker, researcher, and academic administrator who has served as the 13th president of Mercy University since July 1, 2023. We discussed the role that Mercy University plays in the Rivertowns, how AI is impacting education, and her thoughts on political polarization at universities. She also shared her thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Bloomy Cheese and Provisions owner and community advocate Jessica Galen. We discussed the opportunities and challenges of running a specialty shop in the Rivertowns, the impact of tariffs on her business, and how she went from studying Yiddish at Harvard to selling cheese in Dobbs Ferry. I also share my passion for smelly blue cheeses and Jessica gives some cheese recommendations.

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This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with editor-in-chief of the tech media outlet The Verge and Hastings resident Nilay Patel. Nilay is one of the most astute observers I know of media and how it is transforming in an era of rapid technological change. We talked about whether AI is theft, why so many newspapers are closing, and how we should run the Rivertowns Dispatch.

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