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 Willow at The Ridgeway. It is the sixth and final phase of the transformative redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex into a mixed-income community of choice. “Today’s historic groundbreaking continues the ongoing and remarkable transformation of our city’s affordable housing.  Willow […]

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 will provide the general public access to the wonderful Yonkers riverfront. Extell’s first project in Westchester, Hudson Piers is being developed in three phases. Phase I is now complete and has commenced leasing. Situated on over 20 acres along the Downtown Yonkers waterfront, once complete, […]

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; Paul Dunphey, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, NYP Westchester Hospital and President, NYP Hudson Valley Hospital; Jennifer Malone-Seixas, Regional Vice President, Westchester/ Fairfield, Atria Senior Living; and Joe Simone, President, Simone Development Companies. Panel moderator and BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon launched […]

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, “Access to affordable quality childcare is critical for New York State’s economic competitiveness. Lack of access to affordable childcare significantly impacts the State’s labor force levels and productivity, especially among women.” The BCW and the Child Care Council of Westchester want to identify if local […]

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 an evening filled with engaging conversations. Our sponsors Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Progressive Computing, and Webster Bank helped make this unforgettable evening possible. And a special shout-out to our Event Partner, The Taco Project, who added a delicious touch to the festivities. The […]

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 enhance child safety in school transportation. Right Route, founded and led by CEO Sergio Alfonso, aims to address a persistent issue in the school bus industry: inadequately labeled buses leading to children boarding the wrong route. Alfonso, who has worked in various capacities within the […]