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New report defines downside if Westchester fails to address housing needs featured image.
New report defines downside if Westchester fails to address housing needs
A joint economic study produced by the Westchester County Association (WCA) and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) says that if Westchester fails to address its growing shortfall in housing it could lose from 8,400 to 12,000 jobs annually, lose from $333 million to $742 million in annual earnings and lose from $32 billion to $57 billion in Gross Domestic Product by 2040.
May 22, 2025
Westchester housing shortfall could lead to job losses and threaten economic growth featured image.
Westchester housing shortfall could lead to job losses and threaten economic growth
RYE -- Despite recent growth in housing developments, Westchester still faces a pressing need for more housing. A new study by the Westchester County Association and Regional Plan Association warns that the housing shortfall could lead to job losses — unless municipalities act to promote housing.
May 23, 2025
Op-ed: Slashing Medicaid will hurt New Yorkers and our economy featured image.
Op-ed: Slashing Medicaid will hurt New Yorkers and our economy
The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a plan to slash about $700 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years. Not only would major cuts to Medicaid harm the health of New Yorkers, but they would also ravage healthcare providers and undermine the state’s economy.
May 20, 2025
Hospitals, health care keep growing in Westchester, but many jobs are going unfilled featured image.
Hospitals, health care keep growing in Westchester, but many jobs are going unfilled
The health care industry is entrenched as a backbone of Westchester's economy. With the rapid expansion of hospitals and health care facilities, thousands of new jobs are expected to be created in the coming years. Health care jobs are generally competitive and well-paying. Yet, many remain unfilled.
Apr 28, 2025
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Uncharted Waters
In September of 2021, when Hurricane Ida pummeled Westchester County—and Mamaroneck in particular—Michael Murphy doubled down on a plan. The director of business development at Murphy Brothers Contracting saw firsthand (but not for the first time) how Ida’s flooding devastated businesses. Year after year, as storms became more powerful, merchants in the area saw their properties submerged and inventories destroyed with no relief in sight
Congress is coming for Medicaid. That’s bad for NY's health care and our economy | Opinion featured image.
Congress is coming for Medicaid. That’s bad for NY's health care and our economy | Opinion
Medicaid provides healthcare to families with modest incomes, young adults who have aged off their parents’ insurance, people with disabilities and frail elderly individuals in long-term care. It covers your neighbors, your kids, your parents and grandparents. And it is now on the chopping block. The program is administered by the states and jointly funded with the federal government. It is not cheap, costing more than $600 billion a year. That is why it is in Congress’ crosshairs.
Apr 17, 2025
Many young workers have trouble making eye contact. Employers, educators have work to do featured image.
Many young workers have trouble making eye contact. Employers, educators have work to do
VALHALLA – With thousands of job openings in the Hudson Valley, educators and employers are collaborating to train a new generation of phone-centric workers who may lack social skills like making eye contact. The number of private sector jobs in the Hudson Valley grew by 1.9% to 819,000 in January, with the largest gains occurring in education and health services, as well as leisure and hospitality. But many employers are having trouble filling jobs. In fact, across New York state, about 500,000 open positions still need to be filled.
Apr 4, 2025
Medicaid cuts would lead to job losses, reduced patient services in Lower Hudson hospitals featured image.
Medicaid cuts would lead to job losses, reduced patient services in Lower Hudson hospitals
WHITE PLAINS ‒ As lawmakers in Washington consider steep spending cuts, leaders of Lower Hudson hospitals and research institutions warn that potential cuts to Medicaid and research funding could lead to job losses and reduced access to health care services. A shift in federal funding priorities has put the health care industry at risk, officials say.
Mar 13, 2025
How tariffs could impact prices and affordability, slow down development close to home featured image.
How tariffs could impact prices and affordability, slow down development close to home
As a wave of new tariffs hits America’s trading partners, Westchester builders are scrambling to adapt. While it’s too early to gauge the full impact on costs and prices on building materials, those in the Westchester business community expressed concern about rising prices, business stability and housing affordability. Michael Romita, president of Westchester County Association, said development projects are likely to become more expensive to build. As a result, fewer projects will move forward, which could ultimately affect housing affordability.
Mar 10, 2025
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Jenkins ranks airport and County Center as priorities
County Executive Ken Jenkins told a breakfast gathering of the Westchester County Association that the future of the county’s airport and the Westchester County Center will receive priority attention from his administration. Jenkins, who is running in the Feb. 11 special election to determine who will serve out the remainder of now Congressman George Latimer’s term, appeared at a breakfast event that helped launch WCA’s 75th anniversary year. Jenkins is running against Republican Christine Sculti in the special election.
Jan 28, 2025

Press Releases

New Report by Regional Plan Association (RPA) Finds Billions in Lost Economic Opportunity If Westchester Fails to Meet Housing Demand
WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 22, 2025) — As cranes rise and hospital campuses expand across Westchester County, new findings unveiled at the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) Annual Real Estate Summit reveal a critical imbalance—Westchester’s housing supply is not keeping up, and the cost of inaction could reach tens of billions of dollars.
May 22, 2025
Westchester County Association Kicks Off 75th Anniversary with County Executive Ken Jenkins’ First Address to Business Community
White Plains, NY (January 23, 2025) — The Westchester County Association (WCA) launched its 75th anniversary year with newly appointed County Executive Ken Jenkins’ first address to the Westchester business community, where he outlined his vision for the county’s growth and vitality – subjects that drive WCA’s mission.
Jan 23, 2025
Four Exceptional Westchester Leaders Honored at Westchester County Association ‘Impact in Action’ Leadership Event
(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.
450+ Power Players Gather to Honor Four Exceptional Leaders at Westchester County Association “Impact in Action” Leadership Event
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.
Nov 10, 2023
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCATION AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY TEAM UP TO HOST LARGEST REGIONAL JOB FAIR THIS FALL
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.
Oct 13, 2023
Westchester County Launches Connect Westchester: A New Sweeping Digital Literacy & Access Initiative
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.
Oct 6, 2023
Healthcare Champions Rita Mabli & Westchester Community Health Center Honored by 250 Power Players at WCA’s “Toasting to a Healthy Westchester”
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.
Sep 22, 2023
Westchester County Association and Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law Convene Second Annual ‘Profit & Purpose’ Sustainable Business Conference to Prepare Business Leaders for a Low-Carbon Future
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.
Jun 5, 2023
Westchester County Association Welcomes Eight New Board Members to Expand Its Dynamic Advisory Team
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.
Dec 8, 2022
Over 450 Movers and Shakers Gather to Honor Three Visionary Leaders Shaping Westchester’s Future
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.
Nov 21, 2022

Member News

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Orange Bank & Trust Promotes
Orange Bank & Trust Company has promoted two officers to support the ongoing expansion of Orange Wealth Management. Carla Alfieri has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Private Banking and Jacqueline Weimmer will serve as Director of Trust Services.
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New Mercy University Senior Team
Mercy University has appointed two new executives: Joseph Del Toro as Chief Financial Officer and Kristin Curry Greenwood as Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. Both are dedicated to furthering the university's mission, and these new roles mark the next step in that commitment.
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Pace Launches Westchester's First Computer Engineering Program
Pace University announces its new BS in Computer Engineering, launching Fall 2026. This first-of-its-kind program in Westchester equips students with cutting-edge skills in hardware/software design, meeting the rising demand for computer engineers in industries like automation, AR, and microelectronics. A major step in advancing STEM offerings and workforce readiness
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Honoring Legacy and Volunteerism
Congratulations to WCA Executive Board Member, Paul Adler, who will be honored with the Volunteer Spirit Awards at Volunteer New York!'s 75th-anniversary celebration. Recognizing 35,000+ volunteers, their contributions embody the power of community action to create lasting positive change.
WCA Members Appointed to United Way of Westchester and Putnam Board featured image.
WCA Members Appointed to United Way of Westchester and Putnam Board
Judith M. Watson, Westchester Community Health Center, and Justin V. Maneen, PCSB Bank, have joined the board of directors of United Way of Westchester and Putnam. They join a dedicated group of leaders committed to strengthening the organization's positive impact throughout Westchester and Putnam counties.
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Michael Chang Joins Rand Commercial
Joining the Commercial Management Team as Business Development Coordinator, Michael Chang will lead the real estate financial institution's agent recruitment, relationship development, and performance monitoring initiatives.
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Transform Lives at the Vision of Hope Gala
Join The Guidance Center at the Vision of Hope Gala on May 14, 2025, at Glen Island Harbor Club, New Rochelle. Celebrate community impact while supporting mental health, education, housing, and workforce programs.
Saving a Life Before it Began: WMC Redefines Limits of Medicine featured image.
Saving a Life Before it Began: WMC Redefines Limits of Medicine
Westchester Medical Center Health Network accomplished a world-first by performing mid-delivery open-heart surgery. This groundbreaking achievement showcasing innovation, teamwork, and what’s possible in healthcare.
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Simone Development Welcomes New York Blood Center to the Bronx
The Bronx’s Throggs Neck Shopping Center will be home to New York Blood Center's new 3,906 sf blood donation center. It's NYBC's 20th center and the first in decades in the Bronx, meeting a vital need. Conveniently located, it offers prime accessibility and free parking, making it easier than ever to support lifesaving efforts.
Celebrating 60 Years of Advancing Inclusion in the Arts featured image.
Celebrating 60 Years of Advancing Inclusion in the Arts
Arts Westchester’s 60th Annual Arts Awards will honor outstanding contributions to Westchester's arts scene with $30,000 in grants to champions of accessibility and inclusion. Ballet des Amériques and Flor Bromley will receive the Advancing Equity Awards on April 9 for their inspiring work in fostering diverse participation through inclusive performances and programs.

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