The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is proud to recognize and extend our sincere appreciation to the Friend Sponsors of our 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy. This signature event brings together Westchester’s business and community leaders for an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations and partnerships that continue to shape our region’s […]
Noam Bramson, Executive Vice President of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), was pleased to attend the announcement of a $10 million Department of Defense (DOD) grant awarded to BCW member New York Medical College (NYMC) in Valhalla. The significant investment will support groundbreaking research and training initiatives aimed at improving lifesaving medical care in […]
According to data recently published by the New York State Comptroller’s Office, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson set the regional pace for tax stabilization, scoring a record low average annual increase of just 1.78% between 2016 and 2025. Adjusted for inflation, the Village’s tax levy is approximately $1.8M more than it was in 2016. “These findings […]
Reforming New York State’s Scaffolding Law has been one of The Business Council of Westchester’s long standing legislative priorities. The BCW has long advocated for meaningful reform of New York’s Scaffold Law to reduce construction costs, strengthen economic development and support a more competitive business environment. After years of stalled efforts, momentum may finally be […]
The Business Council of Westchester extends its sincere appreciation to our VIP Reception Sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy. The Annual Dinner is one of BCW’s signature events, bringing together leaders from across Westchester’s business, nonprofit, government and community sectors for an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding […]
The Westchester Innovation Network’s (WIN) City Labs initiative is partnering with the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson and Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation on the newest partnership between the BCW, Iona University and Westchester municipalities to develop Innovative solutions to municipal challenges using the design thinking approach. The kickoff for the Hynes Institute design-thinking […]
New Training Center and innovative Learning Lab will provide professional development and hands-on education for child care professionals across the region. TARRYTOWN, NY (October 2, 2026) – BCW member The Child Care Council of Westchester (CCCW) officially opened its new Regional Child Care Workforce Training Center on Thursday, October 1. The nearly 1,500-square-foot facility was […]
Business Council of Westchester President and CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon and Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Economic Development Noam Bramson recently had the privilege of meeting with Sarah Lawrence College President Cristle Collins Judd for a personal tour of the College’s new Experiential Learning Center. The visit offered an opportunity to see firsthand […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced that on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5 PM the Department will begin the upgrade of its system for processing unemployment insurance claims, known as Unemployment Services. The upgraded system will replace the 50-year-old system to make it easier for customers to access the support they […]