Congratulations to BCW Member Million Air which was ranked among the world’s best Fixed Base Operator (FBO) by Simply Flying, the world’s biggest online outlet for aviation news. The Million Air terminal in White Plains provides a luxury experience to the private jet crew and passengers. Travelers can clear customs in a convenient area within the terminal. The facility also features a complementary barista offering customized beverages. Within the terminal, both the business individuals and flight crew have access to appropriate rooms and services to fulfill their needs. From the business center with internet access to the pilot’s lounge and […]

BCW Member Lifting Up Westchester (LUW) staff, clients, supporters, and community partners recently celebrated the opening of LUW’s Job Central, a new facility to provide job readiness and placement services for the unemployed and underemployed in Westchester County. The new facility was made possible through a two-year, $200,000 community impact grant from KeyBank Foundation. The grant enabled LUW to renovate the physical space at 148 Hamilton Avenue in White Plains, hire staff, establish employment partnerships, and work with the Department of Social Services and other social welfare organizations to build a pipeline to targeted populations. The center strives to assist […]

Meharry Medical College, along with partners BCW Member Regeneron Genetics Center® (RGC™), AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche, announced Wednesday the launch of the Together for CHANGE™ (“Changing Healthcare for People of African Ancestry through an InterNational Genomics & Equity”) initiative to create better health care and outcomes for all. The Together for CHANGE initiative seeks to address inequities in STEM careers and research with a two-pronged approach. First, the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI) will establish a grant program to support research and educational capacity in genomics and related fields at Meharry Medical College, as well as broader STEM programs in racially diverse communities for […]

BCW Member American Christmas is rolling out a bigger and brighter spectacular holiday experience at its Mount Vernon location at 30 Warren Place. This year’s “Holiday Lane at American Christmas” is twice the size of last year’s venue and offers numerous opportunities for those all-important holiday photos. Visitors will be transported to a world of wonder and holiday enchantment in this immersive walk-through experience. With over 100,000 dazzling lights, more than 100 captivating animatronics and figurines in nine uniquely themed areas, Holiday Lane at American Christmas promises to be an unforgettable holiday experience. Among the features of this year’s extravaganza […]

Executives of Target and Marx Realty joined with State and City officials on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of Target’s new store at BCW Member Cross County Center in Yonkers. Attending the event was BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon.    Located at 8000 Mall Walk, the 132,000-square-foot store, which officially opens Sunday, October 22, will offer shoppers a wide assortment of Target’s top owned and national brands spanning essentials, pet merchandise and much more. There is a Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery with Shipt services. The store also includes a CVS pharmacy and Starbucks location. Shoppers will […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul told more than 500 business leaders at the Business Council of Westchester’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday that Westchester County has been and remains an economic engine for the state due to investments in education, biotechnology and media arts. “What I’m seeing in Westchester, young people are being educated at some of the top schools in the country and they want to stay. And as a result of that, there are more businesses coming here because they have so many talented people to choose from,” said Gov. Hochul. “Witness the confidence that business leaders have in this county […]