BCW-member ArtsWestchester’s Annual Arts Awards on Wednesday celebrated local organizations, artists and art patrons who power the county’s vibrant cultural scene. The Sonesta White Plains buzzed with energy as over 300 attendees gathered for the event that celebrated ArtsWestchester’s 60th anniversary and artists who champion inclusivity and artistic excellence. “I don’t need to tell you that this is a challenging moment for the arts. The Executive Orders. The cuts. The cancelled grants,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Kathleen Reckling. “We represent a diverse sector, working to ensure our spaces and programs are inclusive and that access to creative experiences is equitable. We are […]

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 promoting […]

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 for […]

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 organizational […]

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 counties—is […]

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 dated […]