The BCW was among a coalition of more than 50 business, energy and labor organizations calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration to conduct a comprehensive assessment of New York’s impending mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which are not on track to be met and could result in significant energy supply shortfalls and adverse impacts across numerous industries. The coalition, led by the Business Council of New York State, sent a letter to Hochul’s office on Tuesday urging the state to evaluate the reality of the law’s mandates, including reducing New York’s greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent […]

BCW Member Clarapath, a medical robotics company modernizing and transforming how pathology laboratories process tissue, has announced a $36 million Series B-1 funding round led by Northwell Ventures. Additional new strategic investors participated in the financing, including CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, Mayo Clinic, and Ochsner Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $75 million. “Our strategic investors share in our mission to significantly overhaul this critical aspect of patient care that has long been overlooked,” said Eric Feinstein, CEO of Clarapath which is based in Hawthorne. “As labs adopt digital pathology downstream, automation in prior steps is crucial to establish […]

BCW Member Historic Hudson Valley has launched a multi-million-dollar restoration project at Van Cortlandt Manor. Set to be completed in 2026, the project is designed to improve safety, accessibility, and site stabilization, as well as enhance Van Cortlandt Manor, a National Historic Landmark in Westchester. Historic Hudson Valley, which owns and operates the site, officially announced the project on Monday at an event with remarks from New York State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, New York State Senator Pete Harckham, Westchester County Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, and other local and state officials. The project has received important funding from the Federal […]

BCW Member Northwell Health is going to be the lead sponsor of the professional soccer team that is going to make its home at Mount Vernon’s Memorial Field, according to an announcement from BCW Member Westchester Soccer Club (WSC), a new USL League One franchise. Northwell has committed to the sponsorship for the club’s inaugural 2025 season and the 2026 season. Northwell is New York state’s largest health care provider. “We are thrilled to announce this groundbreaking partnership with Northwell Health, whose unparalleled commitment to exceptional healthcare and community service will greatly benefit our team and supporters,” said Mitch Baruchowitz, […]

BCW Westchester Innovation Network participant Laronix held a showcase Wednesday to demonstrate its MIRA Voice device that uses artificial intelligence to help people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and other conditions regain the ability to speak clearly. The event at Serendipity Labs in White Plains welcomed medical professionals and others curious about MIRA Voice and the Australia-based Laronix’s rollout of the technology in the United States. “Our story started with patients who were experiencing (voice loss from laryngectomies) reaching out to us and saying, ‘We know that you have the expertise to create a new class of technology for […]

Congratulations to BCW Member Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) on the groundbreaking Wednesday to commemorate the start of construction of the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220 million project that will span 162,000 square feet and rise five stories when complete. Located adjacent to Westchester Medical Center’s Main Tower, the Critical Care Tower will house 128 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms—all equipped with the latest and most advanced medical technologies for intensive care. The Critical Care Tower will facilitate the conversion of Westchester Medical Center’s entire inpatient service to all-private rooms, enhancing patient privacy and comfort. Aptly […]