A major expansion of Westchester Medical Center’s campus took a big step forward this week with the final approval by the Westchester County Local Development Corporation (LDC) of $195 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the development of a new 162,626-square-foot Patient Care Tower on the Valhalla campus. “Today’s historic approval by the Local Development Corporation is yet another example of how we are working with our not-for-profit community in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits that are provided at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County. This magnificent new project will further enhance our County’s world-class healthcare […]

The BCW believes strongly that Clean Path NY, an infrastructure project that will enable the delivery of more than 7.5 million megawatt-hours of emissions-free energy into New York City every year, 100% of which will be generated in New York State, will be a critical component in helping to meet the climate goals and challenges that we are facing in the ever-changing energy landscape. That was the important message delivered by BCW Executive VP and COO John Ravitz in testimony before the New York State Public Service Commission’s Hearing on August 16. “One of the BCW’s top legislative priorities is […]

In what is a landmark moment in Mercy College’s nearly 75-year existence, this week Mercy announced a name change to Mercy University. The change in status, which was approved by the New York State Board of Regents, reflects the breadth of its programs across a wide variety of disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This week’s announcement follows the summer arrival of Dr. Susan L. Parish, Ph.D., M.S.W, who is Mercy’s 13th President, and the addition of a School of Nursing alongside five other schools of Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. […]

Today is Ivette Molina’s last day after five years with the BCW. As our Director of Business Management and Operations, she oversaw our human resources department and worked in every aspect of the organization’s operations. Ivette came to The BCW from Matrix Absence Management in Hawthorne, and she quickly became a valued team member. During the BCW’s most challenging moments of the Covid-19 pandemic, she helped us pivot to virtual events that kept our members engaged. Her outstanding work ethic and professionalism earned her a 2023 Rising Star Award. Ivette and her family are beginning a new chapter in their […]

As the home heating season begins, BCW Member Robison is offering its customers a new, cleaner form of heating oil that will help the environment and save them money. “Robison is proud to begin exclusively delivering B20 biofuel. We are amongst the first in the area to go above and beyond the required standard of B5 by offering B20, which will not be required by the state until 2030. This puts us years ahead of others. By using Robison, homeowners will be doing something for the environment and saving money at the same time,’’ said Dan Singer, President and CEO […]

The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant Untapped Solutions will receive a $150,000 start-up grant from Google to grow Untapped Solutions’ employment platform. Untapped Solutions, formerly known as ConConnect, is one of 46 U.S. recipients of this year’s Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and Latino Founders Fund. Untapped Solutions helps individuals facing barriers to employment by connecting them with job-finding resources, mentors, and networking tools via an easy-to-use app. WIN is a Business Council of Westchester (BCW) initiative designed to connect innovative products and services with existing organizations to guide and support their development. “We are honored to be accepted […]