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 […]

The impact of the housing market on the Hudson Valley’s economy is the focus of two new reports issued this week by Hudon Valley Patterns for Progress. The reports focus on the cost of housing and residents moving out of the area. Patterns for Progress President & CEO Adam Bosch gave a detailed overview of the report to the BCW’s Board of Directors at its May 15th Board meeting. The “Moving In, Moving Out” report shows the Hudson Valley lost more people to domestic migration than it gained in 2021, a transition year that included the first rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, […]

For those seeking a career in the hospitality industry, BCW Member Fordham University’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies has the answer with the launch of a new Hospitality Program that provides aspiring students a pathway to leadership roles in hospitality management, asset management and entrepreneurship. Under the umbrella of the Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI), the Hospitality Program offers a Master of Science in Hospitality degree, an advanced graduate certificate in Hotel Management, and an advanced graduate certificate in Hospitality Investment and Development. The program is designed for students who want to advance to senior/executive/entrepreneurial roles within the hospitality industry […]