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 […]

This month’s Summer Soiree was a huge success with a record attendance of more than 200 members and guests enjoying a festive evening of great food and tiki bar, entertainment and giveaways. The evening event was on July 9 outdoors at the beautiful Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. Long-time BCW member Greentree is a gorgeous venue with panoramic views of the Sound. A delicious buffet dinner was served. The crowd was a mix of new and long-time members. Among those who stopped by and spoke were Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins and State Senator […]

It’s a whole new ballgame for BCW Member MGM Resorts International & Empire City Casino which this week announced a new partnership designating MGM Resorts as a “Proud Partner of the New York Yankees.” The two organizations will collaborate to deliver exclusive VIP experiences to MGM Rewards members and baseball fans, including the opportunity to watch batting practice from the warning track and throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium. MGM Resorts will also have brand placement at Yankee Stadium on LED signage, first and third base rotational signage, and its logo appearing on the back of the […]

Officials from the City of Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal joined this week with the Mulford Corporation on July 9 to celebrate the grand opening of La Mora Senior Housing, one of the few affordable housing projects in the nation that uses energy saving Passive House design in a modular construction format. Located at 23 Mulberry Street, the $48 million, four-story building has 60 energy efficient, affordable apartments for seniors. La Mora Senior Housing was built by the non-profit Mulford Corporation, which works with the […]