In a major announcement, BCW Member Pace University’s board of trustees has voted to launch the Sands College of Performing Arts this fall. The college, which will commence with the 2023–2024 academic year, is named in recognition of a $25 million gift from Pamela and Rob Sands, J.D. ’84, and becomes the seventh school and college within Pace University. The Sands College of Performing Arts will build on the global reputation of one of Pace University’s flagship programs, which includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in acting, directing, musical theater, commercial dance, production and design for stage and screen, and stage […]

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On April 27th, Great Point Studios hosted The Film & TV Industry Power Luncheon at Lionsgate Studios Yonkers. The event was an intimate gathering of the most influential and inspiring executives in film, television & production. The luncheon featured an informative “state of the industry” panel with Chair of Lionsgate Television Group & Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Beggs and Robert Halmi, the Founder and visionary behind Great Point Studios. The panel was hosted and moderated by Eric Kohn, Executive Editor of Indiewire. The event also featured a special presentation by the City of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, where he presented […]

The BCW continued its five-part Talent Tuesday educational series with a session on May 2 entitled Building a Healthier Relationship: Attracting and Cultivating Talent with the Benefits That Matter Most. The webinar focused on the human resources policy practices and innovative benefits programs that companies are deploying to attract and retain talent. The panelists included Jason Boltax, Vice President, HR, ENT and Allergy Associates; Tanika Natal, Director of HR and Administration, Cuddy & Feder LLP; James Schutzer, Senior Partner, JDM Benefits (an Alera Group company); and Wendy Wollner, Founder, President & CEO, Balancing Life’s Issues. Laurence Gottlieb, managing director of […]

In what represents the first big step toward the transformation of Yonkers Ludlow neighborhood into a vibrant mixed-use transit-oriented community, BCW Member Ginsburg Development Companies Founder and Principal Martin Ginsburg joined with Mayor Mike Spano and other city officials this week for the groundbreaking of 70 Pier Street, a four-story multifamily building. Located adjacent to the Metro-North Ludlow train station, the $11.5 million development will feature 36 apartments over a ground floor that would include retail space as well as the building’s lobby and amenities for residents. There would be indoor parking for 35 cars. As a later part of […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s Westchester Innovation Network’s third City Labs initiative concluded in New Rochelle on Monday with a report from Iona University students on how local officials can engage businesses and help them grow. Students from Iona University’s Introduction to Ideation and Design Thinking class spent six weeks engaging with New Rochelle stakeholders and business owners to brainstorm business-engagement strategies. The students recommended that New Rochelle create: A small business portal powered by artificial intelligence that can provide detailed answers to questions and direct business owners to resources. A hyper-local online employment portal for job seekers and employers. […]