The Business Council of Westchester has joined with 31 other business organizations statewide in opposition to proposed legislation that would create a new class of damages awardable in wrongful death lawsuits. “This bill would have a disastrous impact on businesses in the state, endangering our economic recovery in these uncertain times,” read letter sent by the business groups to Governor Kathy Hochul. “This bill would radically expand the kinds of damages recoverable in wrongful death actions, driving up liability insurance premiums for public and private entities across the state,” said the business groups. The letter cited an actuarial analysis that […]

The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that Paul Dunphey, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital has been elected to its Board of Directors. “Paul Dunphey joins our board with more than 30 years of experience at the region’s leading healthcare network. His expertise and leadership roles in healthcare operations, finance and quality will significantly help the BCW’s efforts to position Westchester County for continued success,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. Dunphey assumed his current role in March. As in his previous roles, he will continue to champion bringing expert health […]

The future of Westchester County Airport, the unmet demand for affordable housing, and continued focus on the post-Pandemic economy were leading topics of discussion during the BCW’s 7th Annual Westchester County Board of Legislators Reception held Wednesday evening at the Cambria Suites Hotel in downtown White Plains. More than 150 BCW members took the opportunity to meet with members of the 17-member board in a relaxed two-hour-plus gathering. The relaxed setting provided time for both personal conversation with the board leadership and members, as well as to hear formal remarks. BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon noted that due to […]

In what is a boost for economic development in Westchester County, an estimated 3,500 business aviation professionals attended the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Regional Forum held Wednesday in the hangar of BCW Member Million Air at Westchester County Airport. NBAA’s Regional Forums bring business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintainers, customers and other industry personnel together for a one-day event at some of the best airports and FBOs in the nation. Business aviation professionals come to the forums to meet with customers face-to-face, network, gain valuable knowledge and see multiple aircraft models in one venue. NBAA incorporates exhibits, static displays […]

Congratulations to BCW Member Clarapath which this week announced that it is expanding its global headquarters space in Hawthorne to include 30,000 more square feet allowing room for an expanded workforce, assembly, and manufacturing areas. The company said the expansion is fueled by its recent $32 million fund raise and to support continued growth and demand for its SectionStar robotic instrument system. Clarapath also announced that SectionStar has reached an important milestone – passing UL certification, a global safety leader. This step is critical to both the non-clinical and clinical deployment of the device, enhancing reliability and efficiency of the […]

Congratulations to the Business Council of Westchester’s Linda Tyler who has been named Senior Director of Membership and Programs. Linda, who has been with the BCW for five and a half years, has expanded her role to include programming and planning responsibilities for a variety of BCW events and programs. Linda has also newly launched and created the bi-monthly Connect @ Noon; she collaborates with BCW co-chairs on all council programming, including educational content and meeting organization (24 meetings a year), BCW Thank You Receptions, and enhanced Circles New Member Acquisition Events (fall and spring). This past May, the BCW […]