A new partnership allows Yonkers housing officials to better monitor and evaluate extreme weather and industrial hazards. BCW Member Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) and AreaHub, with offices in Mount Kisco and Stamford, launched a pilot program that offers MHACY officials access to extensive climate data and environmental information for key properties in the city’s largest affordable housing provider’s portfolio. The partnership with AreaHub enables MHACY to better monitor and evaluate over 35 data topics, such as extreme weather events and nearby hazards, that can help housing officials assess the potential risks to properties and residents […]

In a letter sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul this week, the Business Council of Westchester joined with more than 40 other organizations representing the full spectrum of New York’s economy, business, labor, industry and municipalities in support of a long-term, adequately funded NYSDOT capital program that ensures the safety and efficiency of roads, bridges, and public transportation systems across the State. “Based upon NYSDOT data available since the enactment of the current program, our system is in a state of substantial—indeed, historic—decline, and it is imperative that two immediate steps are taken to rectify the situation,” read the letter. To […]

The iconic phrase “lights, camera, action” is often associated with films shot in Hollywood studios or perhaps with actors featured against a backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. But Westchester County is starting to get its fair share of film production thanks to efforts from County Executive George Latimer and Westchester County Tourism & Film (WCTF). Despite industry-wide challenges in 2022 and 2023, film production in Westchester still yielded $2 billion in economic activity, 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during those two years. The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild strikes in 2023 and lingering effects […]

BCW Westchester Innovation Network participant Laronix was a panelist at an overview of Westchester’s life science community on Tuesday. Laronix’s COO, Mousa Ahmadi, discussed how his company’s MIRA Voice device is using artificial intelligence to help people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and other conditions regain the ability to speak clearly. Laronix is currently refining the device with patients at the Burke Neurological Institute in White Plains. Ahmadi explained that the initial success of the device has allowed Laronix to expand its institutional collaboration to about 50 hospitals in the United States and Australia. “We have around 130 patients […]

BCW Member Feeding Westchester and the Business Council of Westchester partnered on November 14 to host State Senate and State Assembly Westchester elected officials for a tour of Feeding Westchester’s expanded space in Elmsford and to discuss the upcoming state budget. Feeding Westchester CEO Karen Erren, partners and colleagues in the room highlighted the increased need throughout the County. Among the facts presented to the elected officials at the program: Along with the officials and their staff, representatives from Feeding NYS, Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank and local partners participated in the event.  Attendees included Senate Majority Leader […]

The Business Council of Westchester honored the accomplishments of Hudson Scenic founder Neil Mazzella and outgoing Westchester County Executive and Congressman-elect George Latimer at its annual dinner. The November 14th event at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle drew about 500 attendees who celebrated the BCW’s accomplishments, including a year of artificial intelligence-related programming; a State of the Economy series focused on transformational development; new start-ups joining the Westchester Innovation Network; the launch of the Westchester Clean Energy Action Coalition; and the debut of the BCW Podcast Network. “It’s a perfect time to celebrate the businesses, institutions and community-based […]