A new collaboration between the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and Iona University is deploying the innovative power of design thinking to address two community challenges in the Town of Greenburgh. Iona business students will lead the latest City Labs project—a key component of the BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN). The students will focus on two distinct yet vital areas: boosting participation in the town’s food scrap recycling program and strengthening the social media presence of local businesses. The initiative leverages the human-centered, problem-solving methodology of design thinking, which emphasizes understanding the needs and behaviors of the community before proposing […]

In what was the Business Event of the Year in Westchester County, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) held its Annual Dinner on October 27 at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, celebrating the region’s healthcare excellence with the theme, “Honoring the Legacy of Healthcare in the Hudson Valley.” More than 500 attendees were on hand to recognize three prominent healthcare executives for their significant commitment to elevating healthcare standards in Westchester County, and the crucial role they play in assuring the quality of care and the broader economic vitality of the region. The honorees were Michael Dowling, President […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) proudly hosted its highly anticipated Circles of Influence event on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown. The award-winning, semi-annual networking experience once again brought Westchester’s top business professionals for an evening of meaningful connections and impactful opportunities. BCW Member Inspira Outdoor served as the sponsor for the event. This fall’s event was a resounding success, welcoming 24 new members into the BCW community for a total of 198 new members this year! Attendees represented a wide array of industries, including law, business advisory services, real estate, construction, nonprofit organizations, mental […]

BCW Member Purchase College will receive $50 million in funding for a major geothermal energy initiative as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Program—the largest climate investment in New York State history. This strategic investment will support the design and initial construction of a campus-wide thermal energy network, which utilizes underground piping to distribute heating and cooling across multiple buildings. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 65%, significantly lower utility costs, and serve as a foundation for future sustainable infrastructure. Governor Hochul allocated $200 million of the Sustainable Future Program to expand […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was at Westchester Medical Center on Thursday to announce a transformative investment of over $2.6 billion in capital and operating funds through the Health Care Safety Net Transformation Program. She was joined by Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, NYS Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of WMCHealth, hospital officials and healthcare providers to announce $100 million that will go to WMCHealth. “So, I’m proud to say that I want to be part of the solution,’’ said Governor Hochul. “Leaders want to be part of the solution and […]

BCW Member Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital appears on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals list, earning a coveted spot in the 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer. In addition to this national recognition, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital was named the #7 Best Children’s Hospital in New York and the #16 Best in the Mid-Atlantic Region. These honors reflect the hospital’s growing reputation for excellence in complex, compassionate pediatric care. The U.S. News & World Report recognition follows Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s prestigious designation by the American College of Surgeons for Oncology as a National Pediatric Center of Excellence, […]