WCA in the News

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins speaks at the Westchester County Association's annual business breakfast at Pelham Country Club Jan. 23, 2025.

Westchester County crossed a milestone when the last census in 2020 revealed there are now more than one million people living here. So, with more folks competing for a housing stock that hasn’t kept pace, the result is predictable. “It’s Economics 101,” Tim Foley of the Building & Realty Institute told a gathering of more than 75 at the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber breakfast on Jan. 9 “If the supply is inadequate, the prices go sky high. In addition, with the migration up from New York City during Covid, the housing inventory shrunk and the prices went bananas.”

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.

Pelham, NY — January 22, 2026 — The Westchester County Association (WCA) today announced the formation of the Westchester Economic Alliance, a new, joint countywide economic development initiative launched in partnership with Westchester County Government.

(November 20, 2025 – New Rochelle, NY) — More than 450 business, nonprofit, and government leaders gathered at Glen Island Harbour Club on November 19 for the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) “Impact in Action” Annual Leadership Event—the capstone celebration of the organization’s 75th anniversary.

(October 13, 2025) … Westchester County leaders, healthcare executives, and policymakers gathered at the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Legacy of Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives.

Westchester County, NY — [July 24, 2025] — The Westchester County Association (WCA), Westchester County, and The STEM Alliance today hosted the second annual CONVERGE: Hudson Valley Digital Innovation Conference, bringing together business, government, nonprofit, and education leaders to explore how artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital inclusion can power the region’s economy and create a more equitable, resilient future.

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.

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.

(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.

New York Medical College and Archbishop Stepinac High School have launched a new academic partnership providing Stepinac Health Sciences Honor Academy graduates with preferred admission to NYMC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, provided they meet program requirements, creating a new pathway for future health care professionals.

Congratulations to WCA member firms and attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027, including Abrams Fensterman's Timothy Byon and Dina De Giorgio; Bleakley Platt & Schmidt's William Harrington; Cuddy & Feder's Joseph Carlucci, Anthony Gioffre, Kristen Motel, Eon Nichols, and Neil Rimsky; and McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt's Steven Wrabel.

On October 8, ProTech IT Solutions will host a discussion with New Charter Technologies CTO Reda Chouffani on practical applications of AI in everyday business processes. Chouffani will also join the "Responsible AI in Business" panel during WCA's Profit & Purpose Sustainable Business Conference on October 9.

Congratulations to WCA members Iona University, Manhattanville University, Pace University, and Sarah Lawrence College on being featured in The Princeton Review® The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, recognizing outstanding colleges and universities across the country.

Greater Mental Health of New York will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Power of Connection Gala on October 15. Among this year’s honorees is Dr. Philip J. Wilner, Senior Vice President of WCA member NewYork-Presbyterian and COO of Westchester Behavioral Health, alongside Dr. Tara Narula and Zac Clark.

Time is running out to apply for the Fall 2026 cohort of Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator by QUAY Acceleration. Please spread the word to Westchester-based tech founders who can benefit from a powerful curriculum and connections to entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and more.

WCA members Simone Development Companies and Stagg Group are development partners behind QWest Towers, a $160 million transit-oriented affordable housing project in Mount Vernon. Now under construction, the development will deliver 229 affordable homes, commercial space, and modern amenities adjacent to the Mount Vernon West Metro-North station.

Iona University's LaPenta School of Business has been named one of The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027. The school also introduced a new MBA concentration in Business Development and an M.S. in Business Analytics, expanding opportunities for professionals seeking leadership, analytics, and AI-focused business education.

McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, LLP (MGS) successfully represented Comstock Residential in securing final approvals for 510 North Broadway in White Plains. The new three-story development will feature 12 luxury condominiums, rooftop amenities, solar panels, landscaping, and on-site parking, adding new residential options near the North White Plains Metro-North station.

The next Westchester County Life Sciences Monthly Networking event will be September 22 with a presentation from engineer George Kwiecinski, founder of Global Key Solutions and KeyPedia. All are welcome: founders and employees of life sciences companies, innovators, investors, and those curious about Westchester’s life sciences ecosystem.