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Caryn A. McBride

LinkedIn but all atwitter

Jan-29-10, 03:07 PM

We need to get more hands on the tweet deck, I remarked in a news meeting the other day.



Online with Rick Braddock

Apr-08-10, 04:56 PM

Fresh ideas fuel the entrepreneur. Something clever, unique.



Richard Freidman Interview

Aug-23-09, 07:00 PM

In an “Online” interview, Friedman talked about trends in the hospitality industry and what DoubleTree is doing to boost business. Following are edited excerpts. For the entire interview, go to our web site westfaironline.com.



Nick Spano Interview - Part III

May-05-09, 03:23 PM

  The political life is a tough one. The job can grind you up and wear you down. And the people are a fickle lot...

Online with Caryn McBride

Feb-15-09, 07:00 PM

Everywhere we turn, there’s talk of bailouts, stimulus packages and rescue plans.



Ushering in the new

Jan-08-10, 01:38 PM

Out with the old, in with the new. Sounds simple enough, but there can be many interpretations of that adage.

Online with Caryn McBride

Sep-14-08, 07:00 PM

To drill or not to drill?

Online with Caryn McBride

Aug-31-08, 07:00 PM

We heard more troubling news about the economy last week. The FDIC said the number of banks on its “problem list” grew to 177 in the first quarter – the highest figure in five years – and Chairwoman Sheila Bair warned of more to come.



MaryEllen Linnehan Interview

May-28-09, 10:37 AM

The Business Journal checked in with MaryEllen Linnehan to learn about “interdisciplinary collaborative practice.”



Nick Spano Interview - Part II

May-05-09, 03:22 PM

  The political life is a tough one. The job can grind you up and wear you down. And the people are a fickle lot...

Andi Gray Interview

Jan-31-10, 07:00 PM

In an “Online” interview, Gray talked about strategies for growth and offered some do’s and don’ts for the new year.

Rick Braddock Interview

Apr-11-10, 07:00 PM

Caryn McBride interviews Rick Braddock, chairman and CEO of Long Island City-based online grocer Fresh Direct, on the topic of food service.



Keith Safian Interview

Jul-05-09, 07:00 PM

In an “Online” interview, Safian talked about the health care industry and some of the major advances, expansions and affiliations at Phelps.



Koch to speak at WCA rally

May-14-10, 03:40 PM

Ed Koch is the featured speaker at the Westchester County Association’s “Call to Action” rally May 20 at the Hilton Rye Town.

John Ravitz Interview

Jan-31-10, 07:00 PM

In an “Online” interview, Ravitz talked about the organization’s ongoing efforts in Haiti, as well as a number of programs for business people and community members.



Pete Gioia Interview

Jun-07-09, 07:00 PM

The Business Journal checked in with Pete Gioia, a vice president and economist at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association in Hartford.

Online with Caryn McBride

Jan-25-09, 07:00 PM

We’re already three-quarters into January but it’s still too early to assess the financial damages of 2008.



Maureen Morgan Interview

May-28-09, 10:35 AM

Maureen Morgan, the transit advocate and board member of Federated Conservationists of Westchester pens a regular column in the Business Journal, Surviving the Future, which explores a wide range of subjects to assist businesses in adapting to a new energy age.



Spano vs. Astorino

Sep-22-09, 01:42 PM

Tune in and see Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and challenger Rob Astorino go head to head in the first county executive debate.



Terry Kirchner Interview - Part IV

Mar-25-09, 07:35 PM

In an “Online” interview, Kirchner talked about libraries’ changing roles in a high-tech society, how he plans to cope with budget cuts and some new counseling programs for business people and those looking for jobs.