All Access Healthcare Meeting

Speaker: Kevin Dahill, President/CEO, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and NorMet

What’s Next for Healthcare Reform?

Guest Speaker: Kevin Dahill, President and CEO, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and NorMet
 
Kevin Dahill to discuss the current status of healthcare reform and potential funding implications to healthcare providers and business in New York State.  Although the ACA was not repealed by Congress recently, there are ongoing discussions about next steps for the ACA.  Additionally, potential federal budget changes might significantly impact Medicaid funding which has implications for all New Yorkers.  Hear the most up-to-date information from an inside policy expert on potential changes and what advocacy role we can play.
 
No fee to attend
Email events@westchester.org to RSVP.  Seating is limited.

Report from Washington

FEB 10, 2017 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY, HEALTHCARE REFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE, REGULATORY ISSUES, TAX REFORM, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

WCBS News 880 moderates Congressional Panel with US Reps Nita Lowey, Eliot Engel, Sean Patrick Maloney

As Washington D.C. churns and burns, do you find yourself glued to the tube (or phone) these days? The news is interesting, for sure. The big question is What does it all mean for Westchester? What legislation will go? What will stay?

Smart Growth Westchester Report now Available

FEB 07, 2017 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, REAL ESTATE, TRANSPORTATION | 0 COMMENTS

Westchester Economy Moves Forward; Gigabit Broadband the Goal for Four Westchester Cities

The Westchester County Association has planted the flag for a new Westchester! Business, municipalities, and nonprofit leadersip are backing our new Blueprint for Smart Growth to redirect our economic future. Westchester is on the cusp of becoming a magnet for talent and entrepreneurship, as well as innovation and business expansion. Find out how the seeds we've planted and continue to plant for the future are beginning to grow. Read the report here.

New York State Legislators Town Hall

Two-way dialogue with key state officials

Join the WCA for an interactive discussion with our State delegation on the most pressing issues facing the State.

• Replacement power for Indian Point/decommissioning the site
  
• Broadband investment through State funded programs
• Economic development initiatives to make NYS more competitive
• Shared services initiative
• ‘Free” tuition at public universities
• Reform of public pensions/benefits (mandate relief)

Panel will be moderated by Nick Spano, Empire Strategic Planning and former NYS Senator.

Sponsored by: Pace University, PKF O'Connor Davies, Signature Bank, Strategic Services, Inc.

WCA Breakfast with County Executive: Fireworks from Astorino; Fantastic News from Smart Growth Panel

JAN 13, 2017 | COUNTY GOV'T, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, NYS GOV'T, REAL ESTATE, TRANSPORTATION, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS | 0 COMMENTS

Westchester Is Going from Recovery Mode to Real Growth

The gloves were off at the WCA’s annual Breakfast with the County Executive when Westchester County Executive Rob Astorio took on what he described as the “fake news coming out of Albany.” But all was not contentious; the Smart Growth panel that followed Astorino’s State-of-the-County address, projected an optimistic picture of growth for Westchester in 2017. Here are the highlights: