Congratulations to BCW Member MacQuesten Development LLC on the groundbreaking for The St. Clair, a $60 million development featuring 78 affordable apartments and commercial space in downtown Yonkers. Located at 34 Main Street, the development is a partnership with the State of New York’s Homes and Community Renewal Program, Westchester County and the City of Yonkers. The project is an example of New York State’s efforts to expand housing and transit-oriented development opportunities near MTA transit hubs. In addition, the development will be highly energy-efficient, all electric and part of the State’s Clean Energy Initiative. MacQuesten Development CEO Rella Fogliano […]

The BCW has joined with business groups throughout the state in the first of several state-wide information campaigns launched by the Business Council of New York State to educate New York voters on the impacts of significant legislation approved by state lawmakers. The first campaign will focus on the importance of a credible, reliable and cost-efficient transition to clean energy and renewals which has been a top priority of the BCW for the last five years. As we move to implement the “Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,” or CLCPA, policy decisions are being made that could have significant unintended […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s Political Leadership Series welcomed Rep. Mike Lawler, R-17th, on Tuesday to discuss the political scene in Washington and his legislative priorities. John Ravitz, the BCW’s Executive Vice President and COO, moderated the webinar, whose discussion ranged from a possible government shutdown to domestic energy, immigration, the opioid epidemic and business regulations. Lawler is a member of the 61-member, bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus that seeks a path to passing the bills needed to keep the government funded and open. Lawler said his objective is to avoid any shutdown and he chastised a small group of Republicans […]

Con Edison is providing a grant of $1 million to help educational institutions and community partners recruit and train the next generation of clean energy talent. Colleges, nonprofit organizations, trade schools and other nontraditional clean-energy training programs are invited to apply for funding. Applicants will be required to demonstrate a history of successful recruitment and career preparation of students in disadvantaged communities. “Con Edison’s vision is for every New Yorker to be able to share in the benefits of the clean energy transition,” said Jen Hensley, senior vice president, Con Edison Corporate Affairs. “We are proud to support workforce development […]

The Westchester Institute for Human Development, a longtime BCW member, will debut a mobile medical truck next month. The Mobile Medical Clinic will provide primary care, podiatry, occupational therapy, laboratory testing, and vaccinations to people with disabilities living in group residential programs throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. The vehicle is the size of a large food truck, and it will be wheelchair accessible. In a statement, the WIHD stated that people with disabilities living in group residential programs often miss appointments at health care centers because of inadequate transportation and limited driver staffing. The mobile clinic is expected to […]

Tompkins Community Bank’ Power Breakfast on Tuesday welcomed experts from the local service sector to discuss how they elevate their customers’ experience and increase their expectations. Panelists included Gene Christian Baca, co-owner of Walters Hot Dogs; Colleen Borrelli, vice president of patient experience at Burke Rehabilitation; Terry McAneney, general manager at the Westchester Marriott; Carmelo Milio, partner at The Taco Project; Kristen O’Keeffe, AVP, Community Banking Officer at Tompkins Community Bank; and David Zeman, chief strategy officer at ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP. BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon hosted the webinar, and she noted that the consumer experience is […]