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In another big boost for Yonkers’ growing reputation in the entertainment industry as Hollywood on Hudson, Mediapro North America, a leader in the world of media and entertainment, held a groundbreaking this week of Mediapro Studios at Great Point Studios in Yonkers. The event took place on Monday at 1500 North Broadway Yonkers with Mayor Mike Spano in attendance as well as key executives and stakeholders from Mediapro and Great Point Studios. Mediapro’s collaboration with Robert Halmi’s Great Point Studios will add another world-class hub for film and television production in the heart of Yonkers, further strengthening the region’s role […]

Continuing its effort to increase healthcare access and equity for all, BCW Member Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced this week a new partnership with BCW Member Westchester Community Health Center, formerly known as Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. Through this partnership, patients of Westchester Community Health Center can receive care from a WMCHealth physical medicine doctor (physiatrist) and WMCHealth orthopedic surgeon at a location convenient for them. The WMCHealth healthcare providers will examine patients, capture x-rays and ultrasounds, and provide medical services on site at the Westchester Community Health Center. If necessary, more complex musculoskeletal diagnostic and surgical […]

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BCW members and guests attending Thursday’s Valley Bank panel discussion with five Westchester city mayors were treated to a fast-moving, informative and stimulating discussion capably led by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. The event was held at Kanopi, the restaurant on the 42nd floor atop the Opus Hotel in downtown White Plains. The mayors — Mount Vernon’s Shawyn Patterson-Howard, New Rochelle’s Noam Bramson, Peekskill’s Vivian McKenzie, Yonkers’ Mike Spano; and White Plains’ Tom Roach — were each in top form as they discussed a range of topics including economic development, housing, major new projects , challenges they face, and […]

Verizon has awarded $50,000 to the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) to support a range of programs in 2023-2024. Verizon’s grant will underwrite important BCW initiatives, including the Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), the Political Leadership Series, the Small Business Council and the Westchester Business Showcase including the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform Workshop. “Verizon is committed to small business growth and development. Their Small Business Digital Ready platform is an outstanding resource that offers education, coaching, community networking and a marketplace of specially curated tools, products, and services to help businesses achieve their goals,” said BCW President and CEO […]