The City of Yonkers is ready for its close-up. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Emmy Award-Winning Producer / Great Point Studios Founder, Robert Halmi were on hand on July 1 at Times Square for the debut of a large digital billboard positioning Yonkers as “Hollywood on Hudson,” a brand which is copyrighted. With a surge in production studios, A-list shoots, and economic investment, Yonkers is redefining the future of film in the region. This high-profile moment marks a turning point for Yonkers—and a spotlight that’s here to stay. “What started out as a vision more than a decade ago has […]

The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), is proud to announce the successful outcome of a research project between CatchU® and BCW Member Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. JET Worldwide Enterprises Inc. (JET), a startup company developing CatchU received the top $10,000 grant from the BCW in 2022.  Dr. Jeannette R. Mahoney, founder of JET immediately decided that this grant money would be put to excellent use by directing these funds towards commencement of an investigator-initiated clinical trial in collaboration with Burke and their Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park. The BCW […]

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 […]