WCA in the News

The U.S. healthcare system is facing a dual crisis: a critical shortage of nurses and an even more severe shortage of nursing faculty. This interconnected challenge creates a dangerous threat to the system’s capacity to meet current and future healthcare needs, with dire consequences for patient care quality.

An estimated 400 business, nonprofit and community leaders were on hand November 20th when The Westchester County Association honored four Westchester leaders at its Annual Leadership Event, “Impact in Action.” The event took place at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

On Oct. 1, more than 150 attendees — including state and local officials, tech experts, college presidents and national scholars — gathered at Pace University for the Hudson Valley Digital Innovation Conference to discuss how to turn this vision into reality.

The Welcome Home Westchester Campaign (WHWC) has called on local officials not to wait for action from New York state on housing but to move now on their own to address the county’s housing needs.

As New York state continues on its mission to meet clean energy goals, the real estate industry in the Lower Hudson Valley is embracing a new mindset — with hopes of reducing carbon emissions.

To harness the promise of the ACP, the Westchester County Association together with the STEM Alliance and other partners launched two first-of-its-kind, digital connectivity initiatives, the Yonkers-based YZone and the county-wide Connect Westchester.

It’s hard to believe in this age of hyper-connectivity, but about half a million people living in New York City and its suburbs still lack access to high-speed broadband despite more than a decade of state and federal programs that have poured billions of dollars into closing the digital divide.

With the rapid rise of AI, remote work, sustainability, and cybersecurity, remaining up-to-the-second with business trends is not only smart, it can make or break a company.

Beginning in 2022, the Westchester County Association’s Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program placed and trained 100 workers with regional healthcare providers. The initiative funded by a grant from Westchester County has an annual economic impact of more than $3.5 million.

Brightcore is just one of numerous players in Westchester County creating a more sustainable future. The reasons why are obvious to anyone paying attention to recent climate “events” — a mushy word for disasters, like excessive heat, flooding, smoky air, and others, that are becoming more frequent and severe.

(November 21, 2024) …. Four exceptional Westchester leaders, cited for their outstanding contributions to Westchester’s robust economy, benefiting its people and businesses, were honored at the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) Annual Leadership Event, “Impact in Action,” held on November 20th at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

White Plains, New York - (November 10, 2023)….Over 450 members of Westchester’s professional community packed the Westchester Marriott ballroom on November 9th for the Westchester County Association’s 73rd annual leadership event.

White Plains (October 12, 2023) More than 300 job seekers lined up to meet with over 40 employers and resource providers at a regional career fair October 12 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Connect Westchester is Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development’s new initiative to bridge the digital divide through providing essential digital resources, education and affordable internet access to low-income residents.

White Plains, New York - (September 22, 2023)…In his keynote address at WCA’s “Toasting to a Healthy Westchester,” Michael J. Dowling, CEO, Northwell Health appealed to 250 key leaders in healthcare and business attending this annual dinner to try to solve what he called the social determinants of health, such as gun violence, poverty, obesity, and drugs and alchohol abuse. “If we don’t solve theses issues, we will never improve the health status of Americans,”he said, citing the pressures facing the industry today.

White Plains, New York -- (June 5, 2023) Close to 200 business, nonprofit, and government leaders attended the WCA’s 2nd Annual Sustainable Business Conference hosted in partnership with Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law. The event, held June 1 at the law school, focused on new opportunities in sustainable investing and real estate, navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, and the connection between sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. New this year, a “Sustainability Bootcamp” workshop served as a primer for businesses of all sizes to get started with practical tools to develop a sustainability program.

White Plains, New York - (December 8, 2022) Susan Fox, WCA Board Chair, President & CEO, White Plains Hospital, and Michael N. Romita, President, and CEO of the Westchester County Association (WCA), announced this week that the WCA, the county’s premier business membership organization, will welcome eight new board members representing important industry sectors to bolster the WCA’s economic development and advocacy work.

White Plains, New York - (November 21, 2022)…. Westchester’s professional community packed the Westchester Marriott ballroom on November 17th for the Westchester County Association’s annual leadership dinner to honor Westchester’s most influential leaders and celebrate another year of impactful work by the WCA, the region’s premiere business advocacy and economic development organization.

White Plains, N.Y. (February 25, 2022) During the Annual County Executive’s Breakfast hosted by The Westchester County Association (WCA) on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center in Tarrytown, New York, County Executive George Latimer and WCA President & CEO Michael N. Romita jointly announced the launch of the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP).

The Westchester County Association (WCA) joined community leaders from Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region (BRI), the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley (CIC), and the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) to put forth an advocacy letter urging government officials to find statewide solutions to Westchester’s housing crisis.

Westchester business owners, are you prepared for what’s next? Join the Westchester County Office of Economic Development at New York Power Authority in White Plains on January 16 for a panel discussion on preparing to step away while preserving your legacy. Following the panel, attendees can network and meet with resource providers

Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP proudly announces Brittany McLaughlin as the newest member of their Litigation Practice Group. McLaughlin brings experience from a nonprofit legal center in Westchester County and has a strong academic and professional background.

White Plains Hospital and Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital have been honored with The Leapfrog Group’s 2024 Top General Hospital designation, a prestigious distinction recognizing excellence in patient safety and care. Only six hospitals were recognized in New York State as meeting this exceptional standard.

Following a nationwide search, David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, has been named the new President and CEO of WMCHealth, effective February 17. Dr. Lubarsky, an accomplished leader from UC Davis Health, brings extensive expertise in innovation, operational excellence, and patient-centered care to lead WMCHealth into its next chapter.

LeChase Construction is renovating 22,000 square feet of Westchester County government offices in White Plains. Upgrades include modernized HVAC systems, revamped conference rooms, and enhanced elevators. The project aims to create a more efficient and comfortable workspace while ensuring operations continue smoothly during construction, scheduled for completion in early 2026.

Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Quay recently hosted a Demo Day to celebrate the accomplishments of its eighth cohort. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2025 program.

Westchester business owners, are you prepared for what’s next? Join the Westchester County Office of Economic Development at New York Power Authority in White Plains on January 16 for a panel discussion on preparing to step away while preserving your legacy. Following the panel, attendees can network and meet with resource providers.

The WCA proudly celebrates WCA Board Member Aleida 'Ale' M. Frederico on being named Chairperson of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Board of Directors. With over three decades of banking and community development expertise, Ale brings exceptional leadership to her new role.

Westchester Medical Center (WMC) has partnered with Inspira Technologies, a med-tech innovator in respiratory care, to evaluate the FDA-cleared INSPIRA ART100 systems in real-world clinical scenarios. The technology will be shared with leading physicians and medical institutions. Med-Stat Consulting Services, Inc. will provide servicing while Glo-Med will handle distribution.

Westchester Medical Center (WMC) has partnered with Inspira Technologies, a med-tech innovator in respiratory care, to evaluate the FDA-cleared INSPIRA ART100 systems in real-world clinical scenarios. The technology will be shared with leading physicians and medical institutions. Med-Stat Consulting Services, Inc. will provide servicing while Glo-Med will handle distribution.