This past year, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) was proud to work alongside the Business Council of New York State, the New York State Economic Development Council, and other statewide organizations to commission a report titled Blueprint for New York. As part of this important coalition, the BCW hosted the first business roundtable for the project, providing business leaders from across the region with an opportunity to share their concerns and offer recommendations on how New York State can eliminate burdensome regulations, streamline processes, and create a more competitive business environment. The feedback gathered through these discussions helped contribute to […]

The Westchester Ballet Company, a BCW member, has announced a transformative new chapter in its history, unveiling the historic Olive Opera House in Ossining as its new permanent home during a special gala celebration held on June 3. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the company and for the arts community throughout Westchester County. Located in the heart of Ossining, the Olive Opera House will serve as the organization’s artistic headquarters, providing a dedicated space for performances, educational programming, rehearsals, and community engagement initiatives. The June 3 gala brought together artists, patrons, elected officials, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) has formally expressed its support for the proposed Briarcliff Solar project, citing the development’s potential to improve energy affordability, strengthen grid reliability, enhance environmental sustainability, and help meet Westchester County’s growing energy needs. In a letter submitted to the Village of Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees, the BCW outlined the importance of expanding local clean energy generation and encouraged village officials to approve the project. The organization emphasized that the proposal aligns closely with the mission of its Clean Energy Action Coalition, which was established in 2024 to accelerate clean […]

New Co-Located Office at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in Westchester Represents Amazon One Medical’s First Brick-and-Mortar Location in a New York Specialty Care Site. June 9, 2026 (New York, NY and San Francisco, CA). BCW members Montefiore Health System  and Amazon One Medical announced that Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care (MEAC) in Westchester, one of Montefiore’s largest outpatient facilities, will now feature a One Medical primary care office. The hybrid virtual and in-person primary care organization offers same and next-day primary care appointment availability for local residents, and reflects an increasingly expanded partnership with Montefiore, ensuring greater access to seamless, coordinated primary and […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has appointed two prominent business leaders to its Board of Directors. Aleksandra Chancy, PE, is the Founder and President of DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc. and Jeff Nyikos is the CEO and President of Leros Transportation Group. Both executives bring decades of specialized industry leadership and entrepreneurial success to the county’s premier business membership organization. “We are thrilled to welcome Aleksandra and Jeff to our Board of Directors at such a pivotal moment for Westchester County,” said Marsha Gordon, BCW President and CEO. “Both of these new members will bring immensely valuable skill sets to the […]

I am sharing some exciting and significant leadership transition news with you today. John Ravitz, the organization’s distinguished Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2026, after fifteen years of dedicated service to the Westchester business community. Noam Bramson, the former Mayor of New Rochelle, has been named Executive Vice President, Government Affairs and Economic Development, and will assume the role beginning July 1, 2026. We will all miss John deeply. He has been a role model not only for our organization but for business associations throughout the state and beyond, setting the gold standard for […]