This week, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) released its 2025 Legislative Agenda, outlining key priorities for federal, state, and local lawmakers to foster a thriving business environment. Building upon its commitment to sustainable economic growth, the BCW’s agenda emphasizes targeted support for critical initiatives, including a full-gaming license for Empire City Casino by MGM […]
Residents at the Palisade Towers housing complex in Yonkers who have been without gas service will be able to use a new electric shuttle to do their laundry starting this week, thanks to a partnership that is bringing innovative businesses to Westchester. Circuit, a leading provider of EV mobility solutions, is running the free shuttle […]
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress (Pattern) and the New York City Department of Department of City Planning (DCP) today announced a new partnership to explore regional connections between New York City and the Hudson Valley on economic development, tourism, agriculture, and other key issues. The partnership will include biannual meetings between Pattern for Progress and […]
A broad coalition of New York legislators, business leaders, labor organizations, and advocacy groups are urging Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders to include a $100 million “Ready to Work” investment for in the 2025-26 state budget. The Ready to Work Initiative aims to address New York’s severe labor shortage by/investing in job training, workforce development, […]
Long-time BCW Members John and Brenda Fareri, whose support for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has been instrumental in the growth of the Network, have pledged a $5 million gift to support the construction of Westchester Medical Center’s newest patient tower. In recognition of their support, the building (formerly referred to as the […]
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently hosted the fifth in a series of Open Houses on the 2025–2029 Capital Plan at the White Plains Public Library. The Open House, which was held on February 20, featured a presentation and conversation with MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer, Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi, Westchester County […]
The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) recently launched its seventh City Labs project that matches Iona University students with Village of Mamaroneck officials to develop solutions for parking and traffic challenges in the village’s bustling downtown corridor. For the next six weeks, students from Iona’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will immerse themselves in the […]
NYPA’s Current Headquarters at 123 Main Street, White Plains In what will be the first major commercial office building to be built in Westchester County in nearly a half-century, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently spent a likely record $30 million to acquire a pad site at the Hamilton Green development property in Downtown […]
Rendering of New Self-Storage Facility in Mamaroneck Congratulations to BCW Member Murphy Brothers, which has begun the expansion of its self-storage facility at 426 Waverly Ave. in Mamaroneck with a 43,000-square-foot second section that will join with the existing 40,000-square-foot building. “Self-storage helps people manage their lives and the people in the village (of Mamaroneck) […]
Glenn Pacchiana, President & CEO, Thalle Industries; Edward Cooke, Vice President, Westchester Putnam Building Trades and Business Agent Carpenters Local 279: Assembly Member MaryJane Shimsky; Assembly Member Chris Burdick; John Cooney Jr., Executive Director, Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley Inc.; Louis Picani, President Teamsters Local 456, and Jim Sasso, President, Operating Engineers […]
More than 150 BCW members and guests were on hand Monday for a very special evening networking reception held at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester Everyone enjoyed the evening’s fantastic food and drink provided by Garcia’s and event partner NY Hospitality Group & Caperberry Events as well as music by DJ Jon […]
By Ashley Ranslow New York State continues to lose small businesses, the institutions that every community relies on for its tax base, jobs, charitable giving and bustling Main Streets. There are a host of challenges facing small, independent businesses, some more difficult to solve than others. But one glaring issue that epitomizes everything that is […]