Westchester Magazine marks 25 years with special issue and county proclamation

Westchester Magazine is celebrating its 25th anniversary this October with a collector’s issue, digital coverage and an invitation-only event in Rye. Westchester County will also proclaim the date Westchester Magazine Day, underscoring the publication’s long role in local civic and cultural life.

Why it matters: - Westchester Magazine is using its 25th anniversary to highlight the people, businesses and institutions that shape Westchester County. - The celebration extends beyond print into digital coverage and an exclusive event, showing how the publication has expanded its reach over time. - Westchester County will proclaim the date “Westchester Magazine Day,” a public acknowledgment of the magazine’s local influence.

What happened: - Westchester Magazine is marking 25 years in October with anniversary coverage across print, digital platforms and an invitation-only event. - The milestone event will bring together people who have helped shape Westchester County. - Westchester County will present a proclamation at the October event. - The proclamation will designate the date as “Westchester Magazine Day.”

The details: - The October issue spotlights 25 influential Westchester County figures across public service, business, the arts, education, health care, philanthropy, food and media. - Featured names include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Latimer, Ken Jenkins, Noam Bramson, Mike Spano, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Jan Fisher, Robert Cimmino, Janet Langsam, Marsha Gordon, Mike and Miriam Risko, Peter X. Kelly, Martha Stewart, Susan Cacace, Michael N. Romita, Dr. Belinda S. Miles, Cindy Kanusher, Masha Turchinsky, Tracy Brown, Kristen Borok, Susan Fox, Anthony Gioffre III and Martin Ginsburg. - The collector’s issue and digital coverage also will feature milestone stories from 12 companies and organizations. - Those organizations are The New York Community Trust, Simone Development Companies, The Capitol Theatre, Westchester Parks Foundation, Ronald McDonald House of Westchester, Thompson & Bender, Wilson & Son, C&A Publishing, Asterion Wealth Advisory Group, Eye Gallery of Scarsdale, Kanopi The Restaurant and Westhab. - Westchester Magazine launched in 2001. - The magazine has covered dining, culture, homes, health, business and civic life in the county since launch. - Linda Fears, editorial director of Westchester Magazine, said the anniversary reflects “extraordinary stories” and the people who have made a meaningful mark on the county. - Steve Aaron, publisher of Westchester Magazine, said the anniversary is a way to thank readers, businesses and community partners.

Between the lines: - The anniversary package doubles as a snapshot of Westchester’s civic network, tying together public officials, nonprofit leaders, business owners and cultural figures. - The broader mix of featured organizations suggests the magazine is positioning itself as a connector across both the community and the local economy. - The move to celebrate in multiple formats reflects how regional media brands now rely on events and digital distribution, not just print.

What's next: - The October event will present the county proclamation and serve as the centerpiece of the anniversary celebration. - Readers will see the collector’s issue and supporting digital coverage throughout October. - Westchester Magazine plans to keep focusing on the county’s next chapter and the people shaping it.