Young people in New York are already grappling with mental health challenges, and recent political upheaval and economic uncertainty have intensified the need for support, service providers say. BCW Member Andrus, a nonprofit that provides mental health services across eight school districts in Westchester, has seen demand surge, adding about 25 cases each week.     Yet even as issues such as anxiety, depression, isolation and substance use persist, recent developments such as the immigration crackdown and other federal policy shifts have left some students and families increasingly hesitant to seek help. “It’s like we’re going a little backward around stigma,” […]

Construction is underway on the Waltemade Residence, a $74 million redevelopment project by BCW Member Wartburg that will create 102 affordable apartments for seniors and 30 supportive units for older adults experiencing homelessness.  Located on Wartburg’s historic 34-acre campus, the project transforms a legacy skilled nursing facility into an energy-efficient, all-electric residential building-advancing Wartburg’s mission to help older adults live independently with dignity, stability, and purpose. The Waltemade Residence will serve residents aged 62 and older with household incomes up to 80% of the Area Median Income. Thirty of the units will provide supportive services for seniors with chronic conditions […]

The Business Council of Westchester awarded $2,500 grants to Starteryou and White Plains High School for their outstanding performance in the Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), which matches innovators with established companies and institutions to facilitate growth and collaboration. The BCW WIN recognized both recipients for their commitment to fostering workforce development and entrepreneurship among young people. “The Business Council of Westchester is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs make the vital connections they need to drive job growth and bring new ideas to the local business community,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. Starteryou, an employment and internships platform founded by […]

BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz recently joined businesspeople from across the country for an advocacy trip in DC organized by the nonpartisan business group E2. A member of the BCW Clean Energy Taskforce, E2 makes the business and the economic case for clean energy and climate action at both the federal and state levels. (Learn more at www.e2.org).   In Washington, John and E2 met with Republican lawmakers in both the Senate and House, including Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) to urge action on grid reliability and electricity affordability by ensuring wind and solar projects are treated fairly in the […]

Building upon its long-standing leadership in AI research, experiential learning and interdisciplinary innovation, BCW Member Pace University has announced it is expanding its growing portfolio of tech-focused programs with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence (AI). Set to begin in fall 2026, the degree will be offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. The new AI program will equip students with critical skills in machine learning, large language models, natural language processing, data analysis and AI ethics. Students will gain hands-on experience through research projects, industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities […]