MOUNT VERNON, NY (August 12, 2026) – In a milestone event for the City of Mount Vernon, BCW member Simone Development Companies & Stagg Group alongside officials from the State, County and City joined together yesterday to celebrate the “topping off” of QWest Towers, a new $158 million workforce housing development that is nearing completion in Mount Vernon. The highlight of the topping off, which symbolizes the completion of the final floor of the tower, was an American flag unfurled along the side of one of the towers to the tune of the National Anthem. The ceremony was followed by an […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) has long championed the investments needed to modernize New York’s energy infrastructure. The Smart Path Connect marks another significant milestone in that effort, a transformative transmission project that will strengthen the state’s electric grid, unlock greater capacity and reliability, and deliver an estimated $438 million in annual savings for New Yorkers. Developed through a partnership between BCW member the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and National Grid, the approximately 100-mile transmission upgrade expands the movement of low-cost renewable energy across New York, unlocking approximately 1 gigawatt of additional clean energy capacity […]

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has approved a $156.8 million budget for BCW member SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) for the 2026–2027 academic year, reaffirming the County’s commitment to expanding access to higher education, workforce development, and economic opportunity throughout the region. The approved budget includes $132.7 million in operating funding and $24.1 million for capital improvements. WCC’s fiscal year begins September 1, 2026, and continues through August 31, 2027. The financial plan is supported by a combination of $26.2 million in County funding, $52.7 million in student tuition, $31 million in New York State aid, and $22.8 million from […]

Milestone Anniversary Honors Legacy of Free Summer Camp That Has Changed the Lives of More Than 8,000 Westchester Children NORTH SALEM, N.Y. (July 30, 2026) – BCW member The Westchester Parks Foundation, joined by Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, County officials, former camp directors, past and present staff, alumni, current campers, and longtime supporters, celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Camp Morty on Wednesday evening, commemorating two decades of providing life-changing summer experiences to more than 8,000 Westchester children. Established in 2006, Camp Morty was created to ensure that children facing challenging circumstances have access to the same life-changing overnight camp experiences […]

Alfred F. Kelly Jr. to Help Guide Next Chapter of Mission-Driven Growth, Innovation and National Distinction July 1, 2026 NEW ROCHELLE & BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — BCW member Iona University is pleased to announce that Alfred F. Kelly Jr. ’80, ’81MBA, ’19H, retired executive chairman and chief executive officer of Visa, has been elected chair of the Iona Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026.  A distinguished alumnus whose career has spanned some of the world’s most influential organizations, Kelly succeeds Michael P. Hegarty ’66, whose years of dedicated leadership have helped to steer Iona through a period of growth and transformation.  As […]

Westchester’s NYS Assembly and Senate Delegation Secures Landmark Investment, recognizing ArtsWestchester’s role as a regional cultural leader and driver of the creative economy in the state. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) As downtown White Plains undergoes a massive residential transformation, ArtsWestchester is preparing for its own major evolution backed by a $5 million New York State budget allocation to modernize its landmarked headquarters while enhancing cultural programming. A historic $5 million capital allocation from the New York State Westchester Assembly and Senate Delegation, the largest single state investment in the organization’s history, will dramatically expand ArtsWestchester’s capacity to serve communities […]