The Public Policy Institute of New York State, an affiliate of the Business Council of New York State, released a report last week that calls for immediate action to rescue our state’s business environment. The report, New York State Must Take Action Immediately to Fix Its Business Climate or Risk Additional Economic Issues, not only validates BCW’s long-standing advocacy efforts but also provides clear recommendations for achieving a more competitive and prosperous New York. As an original partner with the Business Council of New York State regarding this project, The BCW played an important role in formulating this blueprint by […]

In a major announcement for the region’s healthcare community, BCW Member Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) announced Thursday that they have amicably agreed to end their joint venture partnership involving Bon Secours Charity Health System (BSCHS), with WMCHealth assuming full ownership and operational control of the three BSCHS hospitals in its Western Region — Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. “Patients are at the center of everything we do. With this new chapter we are strengthening our […]

With rising cost-of-living, higher grocery prices, and federal funding cuts, the mission of BCW Member Feeding Westchester and the critical role its corporate partners play in fighting hunger in our community have never been more important. More than one in three households in Westchester County are at risk of facing hunger, as local food pantries see rising demand for food assistance More than 300 corporate partners actively join Feeding Westchester in the fight against hunger. An excellent representative of Feeding Westchester’s generous corporate partnerships is BCW Member Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. Since MGM Resorts acquired Empire City Casino […]

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli are urging residents to check if they have lost money owed to them. Westchester County residents, businesses, nonprofits, religious institutions and others have about $453 million waiting to be claimed. Every day the State Comptroller returns more than $2 million to New Yorkers and today reconnected nearly $12,000 in unclaimed funds to local organizations, including $5,781 for the White Plains City School District, $3,695 for the Business Council of Westchester, $2,175 for My Sisters Place and $330 for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 21. County Executive Jenkins […]

Five hundred business leaders were on hand Tuesday evening to celebrate the BCW’s 2025 Rising Stars, a diverse and talented group of young men and women who represent a wide array of professions. The reception was held at Million Air’s luxurious facility at Westchester County Airport. “These exemplary leaders have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, leadership and commitment to the Westchester business community. As we celebrate their initiative and innovation, we continue to look to our Rising Stars to ensure that Westchester County continues to be the leading business community,” said Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council […]