The City of Yonkers is ready for its close-up. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Emmy Award-Winning Producer / Great Point Studios Founder, Robert Halmi were on hand on July 1 at Times Square for the debut of a large digital billboard positioning Yonkers as “Hollywood on Hudson,” a brand which is copyrighted. With a surge […]
The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), is proud to announce the successful outcome of a research project between CatchU® and BCW Member Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. JET Worldwide Enterprises Inc. (JET), a startup company developing CatchU received the top $10,000 grant from the BCW in […]
On June 24, BCW Member NewYork-Presbyterian hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The One, a new center for advanced care with world-class doctors from Columbia that will open in September. Centrally located at 1111 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, the facility is part of NewYork-Presbyterian’s ongoing efforts to meet the needs of the growing Westchester community and expand services within […]
Yesterday, the Senate passed HR 1 in a 51-50 vote, with Senators Collins, Tillis, and Paul voting no and Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. In the final wraparound amendment, we successfully: While these changes reflect our collective advocacy, make no mistake: HR 1 remains a deeply harmful bill—for Westchester, for New York, and […]
The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its exclusive VIP Member Summer Reception on Tuesday at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor. The elegant gathering brought together approximately 125 guests for an evening of networking and connection amid the stunning Trump National Golf Club Westchester. Attendees enjoyed the club’s renowned five-star private […]
BCW Member Community Housing Innovations (CHI), a nonprofit dedicated to housing solutions, will be offering practical and financial assistance to first-time home buyers at its 2025 Homeownership Expo to be held tomorrow at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains from 11 am to 3 pm. Prospective homeowners or those who already own a home but […]
In a historic milestone that was 15 years in the making, officials from Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal on Wednesday joined with the Mulford Corporation, The Community Builders (TCB) and BCW Member Yonkers Housing Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for […]
BCW Member Extell Development Company joined with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and other city, county and state officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hudson Piers on Wednesday, signifying the official grand opening of the new luxury, multi-phase development. Additionally, Hudson Piers signifies the final and largest piece of the Downtown Waterfront Revitalization in Yonkers which […]
Westchester County’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, according to panelists at the Business Council of Westchester’s State of the Economy series held this week. The insightful panel discussion on Tuesday delved into several key trends reshaping medical care in the region. The distinguished panelists included Dan Blum, Chief Executive Officer, ENT & Allergy; […]
As Westchester County’s largest business membership organization focused on economic development and advocacy, the BCW has been a consistent proponent of ensuring that childcare is a priority on all levels of government. BCW has also hosted numerous business roundtable discussions to address this critical issue. According to the NYS Department of Labor’s Child Care Report, […]
The Business Council of Westchester’s June 11 Evening Networking Reception attracted a dynamic crowd of approximately 125 guests to the spectacular HudCo in Dobbs Ferry. HudCo features a unique blend of sophisticated workspace and stunning event venue, creating an electric atmosphere for connection and collaboration. BCW members rekindled old acquaintances and explored exciting possibilities amidst […]
The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), recently facilitated a successful match between Ossining-based Right Route and County Coach in Rye Brook. This collaboration allowed Right Route to conduct a crucial product test of its innovative digital display screen on a school bus, a development that could significantly […]