Business Council Annual Dinner Honors Healthcare Leaders

In what was the Business Event of the Year in Westchester County, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) held its Annual Dinner on October 27 at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, celebrating the region’s healthcare excellence with the theme, “Honoring the Legacy of Healthcare in the Hudson Valley.”

More than 500 attendees were on hand to recognize three prominent healthcare executives for their significant commitment to elevating healthcare standards in Westchester County, and the crucial role they play in assuring the quality of care and the broader economic vitality of the region.

The honorees were Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health; Paul Dunphey, President of NYP Hudson Valley Hospital and Senior Vice President & COO at NYP Westchester Hospital; and Dr. David Lubarsky, President and CEO of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health).

The event offered invaluable insights into the growth of their respective healthcare systems and an inside look into their approaches to providing essential medical services and innovation across the county.

Marsha Gordon, BCW President and CEO, spoke to the substantial contributions of the honorees, emphasizing their dual role as healthcare providers and economic drivers.

“The dedication of these executives not only ensures top-tier medical care for our residents but also forms a bedrock of our county’s economy and innovation landscape,” she said. The leadership they provide is instrumental in creating jobs, driving investment, and ensuring Westchester remains a hub for cutting-edge medical advancements. Their institutions are indispensable partners in our community’s overall success.”

Gordon noted that Westchester’s healthcare sector is not only its largest employer — with more than 83,000 individuals, representing 16 percent of the county’s workforce and over 11 percent of local businesses — it also fuels a $13 billion annual economic impact.

The evening concluded with a toast to the honorees, underscoring the deep appreciation the Westchester business community holds for the leadership and service provided by the region’s top healthcare organizations.

Chairman Sponsors for the event were the Cappelli Organization, Burke Rehabilitation, Montefiore Einstein and White Plains Hospitals. Supporting Sponsors were Greenberg Taurig, RPW Group, Simone Development Companies and Yonkers Contracting Company.