Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins delivered his inaugural State of the County address, emphasizing a strong fiscal foundation and outlining key initiatives for economic growth and community development. The address, attended by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon and Executive Vice-President and COO John Ravitz, underscored the pro-economic development working partnership between the business community and the County Executive’s office. Jenkins proudly announced the county’s robust financial standing, highlighting the AAA bond ratings received from both S & P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. Further bolstering this positive outlook, Moody’s Investors Service recently upgraded Westchester County’s financial outlook from stable […]

BCW Member The Taco Project is expanding its network of restaurants known for delicious Mexican-inspired dishes with the recent opening of its newest location at 596 North Avenue in New Rochelle. The first 50 people who showed up on April 15th for the grand opening of the New Rochelle restaurant were treated to free tacos, plus a chance to win free Taco Tuesdays for an entire year.     The eight-time “Best of Westchester”-winning restaurant, which recently celebrated ten years in business, now has six locations (in addition to New Rochelle, The Taco Project has restaurants in Tarrytown, Yonkers, Pleasantville, Bronxville, […]

BCW-member ArtsWestchester’s Annual Arts Awards on Wednesday celebrated local organizations, artists and art patrons who power the county’s vibrant cultural scene. The Sonesta White Plains buzzed with energy as over 300 attendees gathered for the event that celebrated ArtsWestchester’s 60th anniversary and artists who champion inclusivity and artistic excellence. “I don’t need to tell you that this is a challenging moment for the arts. The Executive Orders. The cuts. The cancelled grants,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Kathleen Reckling. “We represent a diverse sector, working to ensure our spaces and programs are inclusive and that access to creative experiences is equitable. We […]

The Business Council of Westchester is among nearly 40 other businesses and business associations across the state. as well as various national groups that have joined with the Business Council of New York State, Inc. in delivering a legislative memo in support of the “Affordable Waste Reduction Act” (S.5062 (Martinez)/A.6191 (Jackson)). The supporting groups have all worked on Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation in multiple states. Modeled on recently adopted Minnesota legislation and informed by programs adopted in other states, this legislation creates a workable approach to increasing the recycling of post-consumer packaging and paper products, diverting materials from disposal, and […]

BCW Member WBP Development joined with State, County and Village officials on April 3 for the groundbreaking of Station Plaza, a $96 million transformative project consisting of an eight-story residential building with 108 units and a four-level detached parking garage. Each apartment will be designated for households earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income, ensuring affordability for a diverse range of future residents.  In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “The solution to the housing crisis is simple — we have to build more housing. Affordable, transit-oriented developments like Station Plaza in Westchester will unlock opportunities […]

BCW Member, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, welcomed hundreds of nonprofit professionals at Purchase College on Tuesday for the United Way’s 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit, a day dedicated to professional development, networking, and community building. The event featured renowned speakers and practical workshops, providing valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of nonprofit work. Bestselling author Dan Heath captivated the audience with his morning keynote address that offered strategies from his newly released book, “Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.” Heath, known for his impactful books like “Switch,” “Made to Stick,” and “Upstream,” shared his expertise on […]