Alfred F. Kelly Jr. to Help Guide Next Chapter of Mission-Driven Growth, Innovation and National Distinction July 1, 2026 NEW ROCHELLE & BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — BCW member Iona University is pleased to announce that Alfred F. Kelly Jr. ’80, ’81MBA, ’19H, retired executive chairman and chief executive officer of Visa, has been elected chair of the Iona Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026.  A distinguished alumnus whose career has spanned some of the world’s most influential organizations, Kelly succeeds Michael P. Hegarty ’66, whose years of dedicated leadership have helped to steer Iona through a period of growth and transformation.  As […]

Westchester’s NYS Assembly and Senate Delegation Secures Landmark Investment, recognizing ArtsWestchester’s role as a regional cultural leader and driver of the creative economy in the state. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) As downtown White Plains undergoes a massive residential transformation, ArtsWestchester is preparing for its own major evolution backed by a $5 million New York State budget allocation to modernize its landmarked headquarters while enhancing cultural programming. A historic $5 million capital allocation from the New York State Westchester Assembly and Senate Delegation, the largest single state investment in the organization’s history, will dramatically expand ArtsWestchester’s capacity to serve communities […]

In an important milestone in the economic renaissance of Yonkers, Senior Executive Mitchell Del Gais of Titan Real Estate Development LLC joined with Mayor Mike Spano and elected officials from the City of Yonkers, Westchester County and New York State on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking for Park Square Yonkers, a new transformative mixed-use residential development. The $185 million project will be 500,000 square feet, comprised of 340 residential units and approximately 20,000 square feet of prime street-level retail space, including 420 covered on-site parking spaces, integrated within the building’s envelope. Ten percent of the residential units will be designated as […]

VALHALLA, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As BCW member Events To Remember + PR To Remember continues to grow and expand with a new New York City office coming this fall, the agency has rebranded itself to encompass all services and it has been officially renamed, Events to Remember 360 Marketing. Kicking their rebranding off with a client and partners Sip, Celebrate & Evolve: Events To Remember’s Next Chapter Brunch at ArtsWestchester on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The agency, a division of Events by Chereese, Inc., is an award-winning full-service event management, public relations, and marketing agency with […]

We Need Solar+Storage to Power NY Across Westchester County, the transition to clean energy is being driven by a broad coalition of businesses, municipalities, and clean energy leaders working together under one banner: the Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC). With more than 130 members, CEAC has become one of the region’s most effective forces for advancing solar power and battery energy storage as the fastest & lowest cost option to reduce energy expenses, improve grid reliability & resilience, and create local jobs – all while moving toward more sustainable, cleaner & safer communities. As electric consumption climbs, […]

The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup extended right here to Westchester County as thousands of fans gathered at Kensico Dam Plaza for New York State United’s World Cup Watch Experience, celebrating the championship match in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. The Business Council of Westchester was proud to help support and promote this statewide celebration. BCW President & CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon and Executive Vice President/COO John Ravitz both served as members of the Mid-Hudson FIFA Committee, working alongside regional leaders to help maximize the economic and community opportunities surrounding the historic tournament. Leading up to the event, the BCW […]