Skip to Content
Author: The BCW

Leave a Comment

BCW Holds First Head-to-Head County Executive Debate

L to R: BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon; State Senator and Democratic Challenger George Latimer, Moderator Lee Miringoff, Director, Marist Institute for Public Opinion; Westchester County Executive Republican Rob Astorino and BCW Board Chairman Anthony Justic.

Republican incumbent Rob Astorino and Democratic challenger State Senator George Latimer faced off October 10 in the first head-to-head debate in the race for Westchester County Executive.

Presented by The Business Council of Westchester, the spirited debate featured the two candidates jousting over taxes, the future of the Westchester County Airport, the closing of Indian Point and gun shows at the Westchester County Center. The 70-minute debate held at the Reckson Metro Center in White Plains was moderated by nationally respected pollster and political expert Lee Miringoff, Director, Marist Institute for Public Opinion.

Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester, said that the debate was an example of the organization’s practice of informing its members on issues of interest to the community. “We were honored to host this debate which brought out many issues of importance to the business community. Many of these issues such as the Westchester County Airport, economic development, jobs creation and the closing of Indian Point are ones that the BCW has been closely involved in,’’ she said. “We thank the two candidates for participating and are very pleased with the tremendous turnout.’’

Watch the Debate Here

See Event Photos Here

More News

The Business Council of Westchester is proud to join Westchester Magazine in celebrating its 25th anniversary and a quarter-century of telling the stories of the people, businesses and communities that make Westchester such an extraordinary place to live and work. To commemorate this milestone, Westchester Magazine is recognizing influential leaders who have helped shape the […]

Read Article

The Business Council of Westchester extends its sincere appreciation to our Supporting Sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy. This signature evening brings together leaders from across Westchester’s business, nonprofit, education, healthcare and civic communities to celebrate the individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision and commitment continue to […]

Read Article

The Business Council of Westchester is proud to celebrate BCW member Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) for being named to City & State New York’s 2026 Hall of Fame: 20 Years of Impact in New York, recognizing organizations and leaders whose achievements have helped shape New York over the past two decades. Created in […]

Read Article

Become A Member

Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.

JOIN NOW!
The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate, and grow. Over 80 events and programs are offered every year, giving our members ample opportunity to connect and meet with business representatives in the Westchester community and beyond.
Back to top