The Westchester County Office of Economic Development announced this week that Launch1000, an innovative, fully remote, self-paced program designed to turn concepts and ideas into business plans and startups, will return in 2022. New to the Program this year is the addition of a dual language cohort (English/Spanish) with a minimum of 100 seats available. All Launch1000 programming will be available in both English and Spanish, and bilingual participants will be supported by bilingual coaches and mentors. There will be workshops just for the dual language cohorts, as well as workshops combining the English-only and the bilingual Launchers. Westchester County […]

Congratulations to BCW Member EPOCH Senior Living which announced that its new upscale senior living community Waterstone of Westchester will begin welcoming its first residents next month. A premier independent living community for those 62+ that features first-class amenities, Waterstone of Westchester has 132 beautifully appointed residences and supportive services designed to provide seniors with independence, connection and socialization. Located on Bloomingdale Road in a vibrant and walkable neighborhood of downtown White Plains, Waterstone of Westchester is a luxury boutique hotel-style community featuring a full array of amenities including a movie theater, fitness center, indoor pool, lobby bar, art studio […]

Boosted by its monoclonal antibody cocktail REGEN-COV used to help fight the Covid-19 virus, Tarrytown-based pharmaceutical giant Regeneron reported this week that its revenues for 2021 jumped 89%, reaching $16.07 billion. The company reported net income for the year of $8.075 billion compared with $3.513 billion for 2020. REGEN-COV is credited with bringing in $6.19 billion during 2021. “In 2021, Regeneron delivered strong results across our core business with impressive EYLEA and Dupixent growth, while also helping address the ongoing pandemic by delivering REGEN-COV to millions of patients,” said Leonard S. Schleifer, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Regeneron. […]

The show will go on! Despite a delayed opening, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas is scheduled to open on February 10 at Rivertown Square in Dobbs Ferry. The eight-screen theater took over the former iPic Theater.  This is Dallas-based company’s first-ever Westchester location. The company, founded last June by Brian Schultz, has already grown to seven locations in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona. The new theater at Rivertown Square features leather loungers ​​and surround sound technology along with a focus on Hollywood content, concerts, sports, and live performances. There will also be an extensive menu of craft cocktails, wine and beer. The theater’s menu that […]

Yonkers Arts recently presented an impact report showcasing the work Yonkers Arts has done for the community, the community of artists, and the overall beautification efforts to the city. Among the highlights: Art in the Park: This community initiative that focuses on revamping our parks and playgrounds through the arts via partnerships with the Parks Department, The City of Yonkers, and Groundworks Hudson Valley Youth Art Based Programming for Students and Paid Internships via partnerships with Yonkers Public Schools and Greyston. Efforts in beautifying the City through curated murals and youth programs via pending partnerships with the Yonkers IDA, Yonkers […]

In what are encouraging signs for Westchester’s economy, two significant retail developments were in the news this week. In the Town of Mount Pleasant, BCW Member Amazon is moving ahead on construction of a 150,000-square-foot facility at 211 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Hawthorne. The new facility will feature 136,000 square feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space. The $99 million project is being constructed on a 10-acre property that was formerly the site of Green Valley Nursery. When completed, there will also be a two-level garage for 181 passenger cars, 597 van parking spaces, […]