The unequal socioeconomic, health, and educational outcomes faced by the county’s children and youth is the focus of a new data bulletin released by the Westchester Children’s Association (WCA). Titled “Children By The Numbers,” the bulletin aims to be an instrumental tool for policymakers, educators, parents, and advocates working to develop equitable programs and policies to support all children, regardless of their race or ethnic backgrounds. The WCA’s bulletin highlights compelling patterns and factors impacting children and youth currently, with projections for the future. The focus is on the significant racial disparities evident in the indicators, emphasizing the growing number […]

In a significant victory for new land uses in the Town of Yorktown, the New York State Supreme Court recently upheld zoning overlay districts adopted by the Yorktown Town Board in 2021 to incentivize economic development. The overlay districts provide greater flexibility over land use, including mixed-use concepts, to encourage private developers to invest in Yorktown Heights and Oceola Lake sections of Yorktown. “The BCW recognized early on that then-Supervisor Matt Slater was trying to think outside of the box and he crafted an economic development approach that could be a model for local governments across the state and nation,” […]

In a spectacular celebration of innovation, the Business Council of Westchester and its Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) recently honored three local innovators — Clarapath, EverFoam Products and White Plains High School — with BCW WIN Champion Awards totaling $17,250. The awards were presented at the BCW’s Business Showcase event held November 20 at the Westchester Marriott. The exciting half-day event drew more than 350 people and featured over 80 exhibitors. “We at the BCW are always thinking about the future and how to support innovation. The three Champions Awards recipients represent the exciting possibilities that entrepreneurs can bring to life […]

BCW board members got an exclusive preview this week of District Galleria, a $2.5 billion development that will be the largest conversion of an enclosed shopping mall into open space, mixed-use residential and retail in the entire New York Metropolitan Tri-State Region. Louis Cappelli, Chairman and CEO of the Cappelli Organization, made an engaging and highly informative presentation of the multi-phase project which is being planned for the now vacant Galleria site in downtown White Plains by BCW Member Cappelli, SL Green and Pacific Retail Capital Partners.  Cappelli began the presentation noting that District Galleria is the culmination of more […]

Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant Politically Urban, a fashion brand, delivered a custom-designed scarf to NY State Senate Majority Leaders Andrea Stewart-Cousins at ArtsWestchester’s annual gala on Tuesday. The one-of-a-kind scarf was part of Politically Urban’s marketing effort for the brand that targets young, urban adults with eco-friendly, sustainable fashion products that promote a positive black image. “Being Politically Urban means boldly walking in your purpose while expressing yourself fashionably, and Sen. Stewart-Cousins embodies that mindset with her signature style,” said Politically Urban founder Quinnell Williams, a Yonkers resident. “I designed this brand for leaders, creators and truth seekers who […]

There’s been a changing of the guard at The College of Westchester with the recent announcement that President Mary Beth Del Balzo is retiring from her role as President, effective December 31, 2023. She will remain on the Board of Trustees as President Emeritus, on the CW Charitable Foundation Board, continuing to create outreach to the local, regional and national community. It was also announced that the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Karen J. Smith as the new President effective January 1, 2024. Del Balzo has been with CW since 1977, full-time since 1982, and President since 2014. […]