In another big win this week for economic development in Westchester, Gov. Kathy Hochul was in New Rochelle on Wednesday to announce $16 million in state funding awarded to advance New Rochelle’s LINC (Linking Innovation, Nature, and Community) Project, which had been jeopardized by federal funding cuts. The project was threatened with being shut down when the federal funding was rescinded. The state funding will allow the project to proceed. The LINC Project is New Rochelle’s plan to transform into a linear park and neighborhood connector a section of Memorial Highway, which was originally built in the 1960s and was responsible […]

A broad coalition of over 30 organizations, including the Business Council of Westchester, is urging Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to support Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposals to reform the automobile insurance system. The coalition highlights that New York’s current “no-fault” system is a breeding ground for organized fraud, and the BCW includes this pressing matter in its 2026 Legislative Agenda. In 2023, the state recorded over 1,700 staged collisions and tens of thousands of suspected fraudulent incidents. These activities, orchestrated by unethical networks of lawyers and medical providers, have driven premiums to unsustainable levels for families and small businesses. Key […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) and other green energy leaders recently gathered at the Teatown Lake Reservation Carriage House in Ossining to educate municipal leaders and residents about the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). One of the featured speakers, CEAC Program Director Ron Kamen, delivered a compelling roadmap for integrating these vital systems into the local landscape. A Formula for Durable Approval Kamen emphasized that for Westchester to transition to a reliable, affordable, and sustainable power system, municipal leaders must move from skepticism to informed support. He introduced a structured Formula for YES […]

Westchester Magazine recently featured the work of the Clean Energy Action Coalition’s (CEAC) Workforce Working Group in an article that explores the burgeoning field of clean energy workforce training and local initiatives that prepare residents for high-demand “green-collar” careers. The article emphasizes that as New York State pushes toward ambitious climate goals, the need for skilled technicians in sectors like solar installation, geothermal heating, and electric vehicle infrastructure has never been greater. A key focus of the story is the collaborative effort between government agencies, non-profits, and business leaders to bridge the skills gap. CEAC, an initiative of the Business […]

BCW Member Wartburg, a senior care and housing provider in Mount Vernon, announced this week that ArchCare, the continuing care system of the Archdiocese of New York, have entered into an agreement to integrate the operations of Wartburg’s multi-facility healthcare and senior living campus into ArchCare. Under the agreement, which is subject to regulatory and other reviews, ArchCare has begun providing financial, operational and administrative support to Wartburg as allowed by law. Upon final regulatory approval, ArchCare will become the sole member of Wartburg’s skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities and affordable housing properties under New York State nonprofit […]

In a unique partnership to expand affordable access to nursing education, BCW Members Monroe University of New Rochelle and Richmond Community Services of Mount Kisco have announced a new workforce development partnership to create an innovative, accelerated pathway for Richmond employees to earn their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials in just one year. The program is designed to support Richmond’s direct support professionals and other staff members — many of whom already hold bachelor’s degrees — as they transition into the nursing profession. Through a combination of employer investment, institutional support, and flexible academic delivery, the partnership addresses both workforce […]