On June 24, BCW Member NewYork-Presbyterian hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The One, a new center for advanced care with world-class doctors from Columbia that will open in September. Centrally located at 1111 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, the facility is part of NewYork-Presbyterian’s ongoing efforts to meet the needs of the growing Westchester community and expand services within Westchester. “With the opening of NewYork-Presbyterian The One, we are transforming the way care is delivered in Westchester, offering easy access to leading specialists from Columbia and the latest advances in care in one convenient location,” said NewYork-Presbyterian President and CEO Dr. Steven J. Corwin.    […]

Yesterday, the Senate passed HR 1 in a 51-50 vote, with Senators Collins, Tillis, and Paul voting no and Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. In the final wraparound amendment, we successfully: While these changes reflect our collective advocacy, make no mistake: HR 1 remains a deeply harmful bill—for Westchester, for New York, and for the nation. The bill now heads to the House for a final vote, which could take place as early as TODAY (Wednesday, July 2)—or the House could move to a conference with the Senate next week. Either path is perilous. Your voice is urgently […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its exclusive VIP Member Summer Reception on Tuesday at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor. The elegant gathering brought together approximately 125 guests for an evening of networking and connection amid the stunning Trump National Golf Club Westchester. Attendees enjoyed the club’s renowned five-star private club amenities, set within a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that includes the largest pool in Westchester County and remarkable Har-Tru surface tennis courts surrounded by beautiful stone. The reception featured delightful music by Hal Prince Entertainment. The BCW extends its gratitude to the event’s sponsors: Balancing […]

BCW Member Community Housing Innovations (CHI), a nonprofit dedicated to housing solutions, will be offering practical and financial assistance to first-time home buyers at its 2025 Homeownership Expo to be held tomorrow at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains from 11 am to 3 pm. Prospective homeowners or those who already own a home but are at risk of losing it, can get advice at this free event from bankers, realtors, government agencies, mortgage companies, and others on everything they need to know to successfully own or keep a home. “Owning a home is a steppingstone to a prosperous life’’ said Ron […]

In a historic milestone that was 15 years in the making, officials from Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal on Wednesday joined with the Mulford Corporation, The Community Builders (TCB) and BCW Member Yonkers Housing Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for Willow at The Ridgeway. It is the sixth and final phase of the transformative redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex into a mixed-income community of choice. “Today’s historic groundbreaking continues the ongoing and remarkable transformation of our city’s affordable housing.  Willow […]

BCW Member Extell Development Company joined with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and other city, county and state officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hudson Piers on Wednesday, signifying the official grand opening of the new luxury, multi-phase development. Additionally, Hudson Piers signifies the final and largest piece of the Downtown Waterfront Revitalization in Yonkers which will provide the general public access to the wonderful Yonkers riverfront. Extell’s first project in Westchester, Hudson Piers is being developed in three phases. Phase I is now complete and has commenced leasing. Situated on over 20 acres along the Downtown Yonkers waterfront, once complete, […]