Congratulations to the Village of Sleepy Hollow and the Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson on their selection to each receive $4.5 million in funding as the two Mid-Hudson Region winners of the first round of NY Forward. The funding awards were announced this week by Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference held at Pace University’s campus in Pleasantville. Building the momentum of the state’s successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), the $100 million NY Forward program adopts the same “Plan-then-Act” strategy as DRI to support a more equitable downtown recovery for New York’s smaller and rural communities. “We […]

The BCW’s first Evening Networking Reception of 2023 was a big success with more than 160 guests attending the event held on Wednesday. Sponsored by Progressive Computing and Webster Bank, the event was hosted by LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Dobbs Ferry. Nationally known classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling of Daisy Jopling Music Mentors performed at the event. There was a diverse array of businesses and industries represented at the event. Membership growth has continued to be exceptionally strong in the new year with 30 people joining so far. Through its modern, luxury model, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas sets itself apart from the […]

The Office of US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is now accepting requests for congressionally directed spending (earmarks) for Fiscal Year 2024.  The Congressionally Directed Spending process is an opportunity for Senator Gillibrand to place requests to direct federal funding to support local projects across New York that advance community priorities. The Congressionally Directed Spending process is an opportunity for Senator Gillibrand to request direct federal funding to support local projects across New York that advance community priorities. Only a handful of projects may be funded, and there is no guarantee which projects will be selected. Projects are restricted to a limited […]

In another breakthrough for BCW Member Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection to treat preterm infants with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Following this first pediatric approval, EYLEA is now indicated to treat five retinal conditions caused by ocular angiogenesis. “Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. Until now, the only FDA-approved treatment in common use was laser photocoagulation, a complex and lengthy procedure that permanently ablates retina tissue and is stressful not only for infant patients but also the family navigating a delicate time after a preterm birth,” said George D. […]

BCW Member Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is overhauling its gaming floor with the addition of more than 1,000 new state-of-the-art games, making it the sixth largest casino floor in the nation and the largest in the MGM Resorts portfolio. Helping Empire City Casino secure a full gaming license is an ongoing top legislative priority for The Business Council of Westchester. The BCW is a Co-Chair of the “A Sure Bet for New York’s Future Alliance” along with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and the Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Board. ”In my 15 years working at Empire City, I can’t remember […]

BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon and BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz were among the dignitaries attending The Business Council of New York State’s annual Legislators’ Reception held  Monday at the Capital Center in Albany. More than 550 lawmakers, lobbyists, and Business Council members attended the event. The all-day event began with Business Council board meetings throughout the morning and afternoon and concluded with the reception. Governor Kathy Hochul attended the event and delivered brief remarks to attendees. “We look forward to this function each year as it is the premier networking event in Albany,” said Patrick Bailey, […]