Congratulations to Deputy Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins who has been appointed to chair a national subcommittee addressing transit and rail policies facing counties across the nation. At a recent Annual Conference in Adams County Colorado, the National Association of Counties (NACo) President Denise Winfrey tapped Jenkins to Chair the Transit/Rail Subcommittee of the NACo Transportation Steering Committee. “Effective, reliable and sustainable transportation is critical to Westchester County families and I’m excited have a leadership role representing County Executive George Latimer and Westchester County advocating for smart investment in this critical infrastructure,” said Deputy County Executive Jenkins. “I’m honored to […]

The residential building boom in downtown New Rochelle continues with the announcement by BCW Member Simone Development Companies that construction has begun on West View Apartments, a 186-unit affordable housing development that marks Phase 2 of a mixed-use project at 26 Garden Street. Simone is building the project with partner Stagg Group of the Bronx. “We are extremely pleased to start the development of Phase 2 of this multifaceted project, providing affordable housing opportunities with convenient access to regional transportation options in the heart of New Rochelle,” said Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. “This exciting new residential property […]

BCW Member ArtsWestchester kicked off its upcoming five-day Serious Fun Arts Fest in downtown White Plains on Wednesday with artist Chris Soria painting an 18-by-30-foot mural at the former Macy’s at the White Plains Galleria. A press conference to preview the exciting event was attended by artist Soria, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam and White Plains Business Improvement District Executive Director Brittany Brandwein. Soria is one of several artists who in the coming weeks will paint the first of several monumental murals in downtown White Plains as part of Serious Fun’s celebration of public art involving […]

A major real estate development company announced plans this week for a luxury age-restricted housing development to be built on the site of an empty office complex off Route 6. AMS Acquisitions of New York City presented its concept to the Town Board on Tuesday for 800 East Main Street, the former headquarters of the Blue Book Network. The real estate investment firm’s vision for the 35-acre property includes 200 rental apartments and 50 townhome condominiums with upscale amenities in a park-like setting. Mark Weingarten, the developers’ attorney, said that a 55-plus upscale community would deliver many benefits to Yorktown, […]

Regarding “New York’s fossil fuel use soared after Indian Point plant closure. Officials sound the alarm,” July 22: I read with interest your recent story that included New York officials’ concerns about the future reliability of our electricity grid. The Business Council of Westchester has repeatedly warned that New York’s renewable energy infrastructure is significantly behind schedule. In a rapid push to lower New York’s carbon emissions, elected officials are creating a power deficit that may bring us blackouts, economic losses, and even deaths. New York hopes to close all fossil fuel generating plants by 2040 in favor of renewable generation coupled […]