Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Joan Franzino sat down with Lillian Raic, COO of Oasis Day Spa, which took home the award for "Best Massage." Lillian, who was celebrating her 25th year with the company, detailed the spa's wide array of offerings in Dobbs Ferry and Manhattan, including Swedish and deep tissue massages, rooftop outdoor treatments, body wraps, and specialized hydrotherapy salt scrubs featuring European Vichy showers.

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Joan Franzino spoke with Josh Pele, a full-time celebrity magician and mentalist who was performing on-site at the event. Josh shared his transition from being a high-level youth soccer player facing a career-ending injury to building a full-time magic business. He described performing mind-reading and close-up card tricks at corporate events, private shows, and major venues like the World Cup VIP suites.

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone met with Lauren Foti, an instructor and social media manager at Pure Barre Mount Kisco. Lauren demystified barre workouts, explaining how the low-impact, ballet-inspired isometric movements, core work, and stretching benefit people of all ages and athletic backgrounds, including runners, dancers, and hockey players, by building core stability and long, lean muscle.

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Veteran radio broadcaster Jimmy Fink of 107.1 The Peak spoke with Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone about his decades-long career in rock radio. Fink reflected on his time at legendary stations like WPLJ and K-Rock, his current afternoon drive shift and "10 at 10" feature on The Peak, and his ongoing passion for introducing listeners to new music alongside classic rock favorites. 

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Joan Franzino interviewed Jessica Woodford, owner of Cooking by Jessica, who was named "Best Caterer." Jessica recounted her journey from working in early childhood education to earning a culinary degree, competing on the Food Network's *Cooks vs. Cons*, and catering events ranging from intimate date-night dinners to high-profile political fundraisers. She attributed her success to her high-energy personal rapport with clients and her passion for creating memorable dining experiences. 

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino interviewed Jessica Langlitz, Assistant Manager at Valley Greens Dispensary in Peekskill, which won "Best Cannabis Dispensary" for the second consecutive year. Jessica talked about her background in the industry and explained how the dispensary stands out by fostering a warm, bright, and welcoming "homey" atmosphere rather than a cold or sterile retail environment.

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Joan Franzino caught up with Daniela Chica, a medical aesthetician at Elite Beauty Med Spa in White Plains, which took home the award for "Best Facial." Chica explained that their team focuses on tailored, unhurried treatments alongside in-depth client education. She outlined their diverse facial options, ranging from customizable skin health treatments and diamond microdermabrasion to acne bootcamps and LED light therapies, for both men and women. 

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Executive Director of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, Catherine White, sat down with Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone to highlight the vital role the chamber plays in supporting local businesses. White discussed their growth, now serving over 300 members, and highlighted key initiatives such as ribbon-cutting and milestone anniversary celebrations for legacy businesses, educational business weeks, and community events like the annual New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. 

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino interviewed Besarta Sinanaj, the Marketing Director for The Benjamin Restaurant Group, which was celebrating winning "Best Steakhouse" for Benjamin Steakhouse and "Best Seafood Restaurant" for The Sea Fire Grill. Besarta detailed the group's presence across Manhattan and Westchester, highlighting the recent opening of their waterfront Sea Fire Grill location in Yonkers. She discussed growing up in the family-run business and explained how the group focuses on building genuine, long-term relationships with every customer. 

Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Best of Westchester Party brought high energy to the Glen Island Harbour Club last night, delivering a vibrant tribute to the county’s standout local talent. Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, the celebration treated guests to an evening of award-winning cuisine, live entertainment, chic local boutiques, and creative vendor activations. Westchester Talk Radio was also on hand to capture the excitement and cover the evening's highlights. Overall, it was a lively gathering highlighting the top businesses and creators that make Westchester exceptional, and honoring the dedicated readers whose support makes it all possible.

Ben Zoffness (*Zoffness College Prep*) Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone spoke with Ben Zoffness, founder and president of Zoffness College Prep. Ben shared how he helps high school students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT, along with providing college admissions counseling and essay support. He emphasized the importance of building a personal connection with students, keeping them engaged through humor, and helping them find authentic motivation without relying heavily on AI tools for their personal statements.