The Business Council of Westchester is among nearly 40 other businesses and business associations across the state. as well as various national groups that have joined with the Business Council of New York State, Inc. in delivering a legislative memo in support of the “Affordable Waste Reduction Act” (S.5062 (Martinez)/A.6191 (Jackson)). The supporting groups have all worked on Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation in multiple states. Modeled on recently adopted Minnesota legislation and informed by programs adopted in other states, this legislation creates a workable approach to increasing the recycling of post-consumer packaging and paper products, diverting materials from disposal, and […]

BCW Member WBP Development joined with State, County and Village officials on April 3 for the groundbreaking of Station Plaza, a $96 million transformative project consisting of an eight-story residential building with 108 units and a four-level detached parking garage. Each apartment will be designated for households earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income, ensuring affordability for a diverse range of future residents.  In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “The solution to the housing crisis is simple — we have to build more housing. Affordable, transit-oriented developments like Station Plaza in Westchester will unlock opportunities […]

BCW Member, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, welcomed hundreds of nonprofit professionals at Purchase College on Tuesday for the United Way’s 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit, a day dedicated to professional development, networking, and community building. The event featured renowned speakers and practical workshops, providing valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of nonprofit work. Bestselling author Dan Heath captivated the audience with his morning keynote address that offered strategies from his newly released book, “Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.” Heath, known for his impactful books like “Switch,” “Made to Stick,” and “Upstream,” shared his expertise on […]

The BCW is one of the founding members of the “A Sure Bet for New York’s Future” coalition which consist of business, labor faith based and not for profits who have been advocating that Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts receive a full-gaming license from NYS. The following article recently appeared in the Yonkers Times: The battle for New York’s remaining commercial casino licenses is heating up, and Yonkers has a lot at stake. While New York City’s five boroughs have garnered significant attention in the competition, the only applicant in Zone 1, Region 1—consisting of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam […]

The Business Council of Westchester joined with 25 other statewide business organizations in a letter to the leadership of the State Senate and Assembly urging them to support the Assembly’s proposal to devote $7 billion to pay off the state’s outstanding federal unemployment insurance program loan and help restore the financial stability of the state’s UI fund. “This expensive but necessary step would have multiple benefits — it would help restore the UI fund’s financial strength, it would allow for reduced federal UI taxes on business, and it would make possible increased maximum UI benefits for workers,” read the letter […]

Congratulations to BCW Member DeCicco & Sons on the grand opening of its eagerly awaited Sleepy Hollow location on March 28th. This spectacular new store is the company’s eleventh location and the largest in Westchester. Designed to offer an elevated shopping experience, it reflects DeCicco & Sons’ commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and community. The new Sleepy Hollow location encompasses approximately 50,000 square feet, including 30,000 square feet on the first floor and 7,000 square feet on the second floor of supermarket shopping space. The second floor also boasts a spacious bar with patio, as well as a remarkable 5,000-square-foot […]