Governor Kathy Hochul announced awards for a total of 25 transformational projects for the Mid-Hudson Valley as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Ten projects were announced for Poughkeepsie, the Round 8 winner of a $10 million DRI award; six projects were announced for Dobbs Ferry, a Round 3 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award; and nine were announced for Nyack, also a Round 3 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award. “I am thrilled to announce that the Mid-Hudson Valley will break ground on over two dozen new projects with this funding,” Governor Hochul said. “With these investments, Mid-Hudson Valley residents can expect upgraded civic, commercial and cultural spaces for families to […]

Two longtime nonprofit organizations serving Westchester County are taking the next step in a partnership that has been years in the making. Lifting Up Westchester (LUW) and Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), both BCW members, have officially announced a strategic alliance aimed at expanding impact, strengthening operations, and enhancing support for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. Having worked closely together for nearly a decade, the organizations have collaborated on numerous initiatives focused on housing stability, homelessness prevention, and community support services. Their joint efforts have included COVID-19 response coordination and the RISE domestic violence […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of both Cohort I and Cohort II of the 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org, marking an important milestone in the organization’s growing commitment to helping businesses and nonprofits embrace the future of artificial intelligence. As organizations across industries continue to explore AI’s potential, Westchester’s business community has increasingly come together around one shared understanding: artificial intelligence is transforming the future of work, and preparing for that future starts now. Through both cohorts, participating organizations engaged in hands-on, practical virtual learning experiences designed to help businesses […]

$15.5 Million in Combined State Investments Support Funding for the $33 Million Project   Expansive Renovation Includes First Public LEED Platinum Theater in U.S. and 98 Acres of Land Restoration     Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center — the new home of Hudson Valley Shakespeare — in Garrison, Putnam County. The $33 million project, which includes a LEED certified theater and ecological land restoration, is supported by a combined $15.25 million investment from the New York State Council on the Arts, Empire State Development, the New York State Office of Parks, […]

Rye Brook, N.Y. (May 15, 2026) — Students from Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recently recommended branding concepts to help the Village of Sleepy Hollow become a year-round destination as part of the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) City Labs initiative. The May 7 presentation, held before Mayor Marjorie Hsu, was the culmination of a semester-long Design Thinking project. Students from the Hynes Institute conducted extensive primary and secondary research to help the village bridge the gap between its world-famous seasonal identity and its potential as a year-round destination. “This collaboration with the […]

This week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Authority hosted the “Supplier Diversity Expo” in Westchester County. The event focused on the future of infrastructure, procurement, and economic opportunity across New York State. The standing-room-only event drew more than 1,100 attendees, including approximately 70 vendors, with nearly half of participants traveling from outside Westchester County, a strong reflection of the rapidly growing interest surrounding New York’s expanding clean energy economy and infrastructure marketplace. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) President and CEO Marsha Gordon, gave welcoming remarks on behalf of the Westchester business community […]