Where photography meets storytelling, creativity meets community, and local moments become lasting memories.
Explore Eastchester. Discover Local. Celebrate Community.
Connecting neighbors through local stories, community events, inspiring photography, and the people who make Lower Westchester feel like home.
Explore Eastchester
Discover Local. Celebrate Community.
Where local stories come to life.
Explore Eastchester is a community media and storytelling platform dedicated to celebrating the people, businesses, organizations, and events that make Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale, and Lower Westchester extraordinary.
Through photography, video, social media, newsletters, and community partnerships, we create meaningful content that informs, inspires, and strengthens local connections. Every story we tell is rooted in authenticity and every image we capture reflects the pride, character, and spirit of our communities.
Whether we're highlighting a small business, documenting a community celebration, capturing life's biggest milestones, or sharing the beauty of our neighborhoods through photography, our purpose remains the same—to help people discover local, celebrate community, and build lasting connections.
Our Approach
We believe the strongest communities are built through connection, and every connection begins with a story.
Our approach combines professional photography, thoughtful storytelling, and strategic digital marketing to create content that is both visually compelling and deeply meaningful. We work alongside local businesses, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and residents to tell authentic stories that celebrate what makes our hometowns unique.
Rather than simply posting content, we build relationships. Every project is approached with creativity, professionalism, and a commitment to showcasing the people behind the businesses, organizations, and events that shape our communities.
Our work is guided by six core values:
Community First – Every story begins with people.
Authenticity – We tell real stories with honesty and purpose.
Creativity – Every photograph, video, and article is crafted with intention.
Integrity – We build trust through transparency and professionalism.
Respect – Every individual and organization deserves to have their story told with care.
Connection – We create content that brings neighbors, businesses, and communities together.
Meet the Team
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JoAnna Tamarazzo | Founder | Director of Marketing, Communications, and Social Media
Driven by a passion for community, storytelling, and meaningful connections, JoAnna Tamarazzo, Founder and Director of Marketing & Communications of Explore Eastchester NY Media, leads the vision behind the platform. With an academic background from Mercy University, combined with hands-on experience in marketing, communications, photography, fitness marketing, and community engagement, JoAnna brings both professional knowledge and real-world perspective to the work she leads.
From developing marketing strategies and building community partnerships to creating engaging content and sharing local stories, JoAnna is dedicated to celebrating the people, businesses, organizations, and communities that make Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale, and Lower Westchester unique.
Her approach combines education, creativity, strategy, and authentic community connection. She works collaboratively with local businesses, organizations, professionals, and community leaders to develop meaningful campaigns and storytelling initiatives that help people and organizations feel seen, heard, and connected.
Every project is guided by the belief that great storytelling has the power to connect neighbors, support local businesses, strengthen community relationships, and inspire community pride.
Through Explore Eastchester NY Media, JoAnna brings together her education, marketing experience, passion for storytelling, and commitment to community to build something meaningful—one story, one partnership, and one connection at a time.
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Stephen Bryson | Co-Founder | Director of Photography & Creative Direction
Driven by a passion for photography, visual storytelling, and meaningful moments, Stephen, Co-Founder and Director of Photography & Creative Direction of Explore Eastchester NY Media, leads the visual vision behind the platform. Through his work with Creative SMB Photography, combined with his experience in professional photography, creative direction, and visual storytelling, Stephen brings both technical expertise and artistic perspective to every project he leads.
From photographing local businesses and community events to creating portraits, brand imagery, weddings, and special celebrations, Stephen is dedicated to capturing the people, places, businesses, and communities that make Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale, and Lower Westchester unique.
His approach combines creativity, authenticity, composition, and thoughtful visual direction. He works collaboratively with local businesses, organizations, families, and community leaders to create meaningful photography that helps people and organizations feel seen, represented, and connected.
Every photograph is guided by the belief that powerful imagery has the ability to preserve memories, tell authentic stories, elevate local businesses, strengthen community relationships, and inspire connection.
Through Explore Eastchester NY Media, Stephen brings together his photography experience, creative direction, passion for visual storytelling, and commitment to community to create meaningful imagery—one photograph, one story, and one connection at a time. -
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Tina Dileo | EENY Community Parnter | Content Creator & Social Media Strategist
Driven by a passion for hospitality, storytelling, community, and meaningful connections, Tina DiLeo, Community Hospitality, Content Creator & Social Media Strategist of Explore Eastchester NY Media, brings a wealth of experience in digital content and relationship building to the platform.
As the founder of Cheftini, combined with years of experience in content creation, marketing, social media, and brand partnerships, Tina brings both professional knowledge and a welcoming perspective to the work she leads.
From developing digital content and highlighting local businesses to supporting community events and building meaningful partnerships, Tina is dedicated to celebrating the people, businesses, organizations, and experiences that make Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale, and Lower Westchester unique.
Her approach combines creativity, hospitality, strategy, and authentic community connection. She works collaboratively with local businesses, organizations, professionals, and community leaders to develop engaging content and partnerships that help people and organizations feel welcomed, seen, heard, and connected.
Every collaboration is guided by the belief that meaningful relationships have the power to connect neighbors, support local businesses, strengthen community relationships, and inspire community pride.
Through Explore Eastchester NY Media, Tina brings together her hospitality experience, content expertise, passion for storytelling, and commitment to community to create meaningful connections—one story, one partnership, and one relationship at a time. -
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Kamala Vittal | EENY Community Champion 2026-2027
Driven by a passion for community, real estate, education, connection, and the people who make a place feel like home, Kamala Vittal, 2026–2027 Community Champion of the Year and Founding Sponsor of Explore Eastchester NY Media, brings a thoughtful and deeply connected perspective to the platform.
With nearly eight years of experience in Westchester real estate, Kamala combines her knowledge of the local market with a diverse professional background in technology, education, optometry, and home design. Her experiences have shaped an approach rooted in listening, understanding, educating, and helping people make meaningful connections with the communities around them.
From Scarsdale to Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, and throughout Westchester, Kamala is dedicated to highlighting the neighborhoods, homes, businesses, professionals, organizations, and experiences that make the region unique. Through Explore Eastchester, she helps bring greater attention to the relationship between where we live, how we live, and the communities we become part of.
Her perspective extends beyond traditional real estate. Kamala believes that a home is more than a property—it is part of a larger story that includes local businesses, schools, gathering places, culture, relationships, and the people who create a sense of belonging.
As a Community Champion, Kamala works alongside Explore Eastchester to build meaningful conversations around real estate, relocation, lifestyle, community, home, and opportunity, while helping introduce the character of Westchester to audiences both locally and internationally.
Her approach combines professional expertise, education, relationship building, and authentic community connection. She believes that when people are given the opportunity to learn about a community—not simply be marketed to—they can make more informed decisions and develop a deeper appreciation for the places they call home.
Through Explore Eastchester NY Media, Kamala brings together her real estate expertise, educational perspective, community knowledge, and passion for connection to help people discover Westchester—not only as a place to live, but as a place to belong.
