State County and Village officials met recently to celebrate the completion of 62 Main, a $54 million development that transformed the former YMCA of Tarrytown into 108 affordable and energy-efficient apartments. The project, which is developed by BCW Member Wilder Balter Partners, is fully-electric, transit-oriented sand geared Toward seniors. In the past five years, New […]
By John Ravitz New York faces a workforce crisis with 500,000 open jobs in critical industries. The Ready to Work Initiative proposes a $100 million investment in job training and support services. This initiative aims to connect underutilized workers with employers struggling to fill vacancies. The Business Council of Westchester and other organizations support the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that Poughkeepsie will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Villages of Nyack and Dobbs Ferry will each receive $4.5 million as the Mid-Hudson winners of the third round of NY Forward. For Round 8 […]
The Business Council of Westchester began a new year of the State of the Economy series presented by PSCB Bank with a panel discussion on how developers are successfully delivering affordable housing to Westchester County. The panel included Joe Apicella, Executive Vice President of MacQuesten Development, LLC; Adam Bosch, President of Hudson Valley Pattern for […]
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 […]