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The WCA is the most influential community of businesses and non-profits in the region.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer Signs the 2023 Westchester County Budget
WCA President & CEO Michael N. Romita said: “This is a solid and thoughtful budget. It includes a decrease in property taxes while boosting reserves.”
Dec 12, 2022
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WCA Honors Three Who Shape Westchester County's Economic Landscape
It was a night to reflect on leadership and legacies as the Westchester County Association held its 72nd annual dinner Nov. 17 in the ballroom of the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown.
Nov 28, 2022
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These four strategies can help Westchester County create new affordable housing
Dear County Executive Latimer, Commissioner Drummond, Budget Director Soule, and Chair Borgia: Westchester’s housing shortage is decades-long in the making and continues to be a serious impediment to economic growth and community vitality. It remains a shared challenge for our businesses, nonprofits, workers, residents, and local municipalities.
Nov 11, 2022
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The Rent is Too Damn High. Blame the Suburbs.
Long Island and Westchester build housing at some of the lowest rates of any suburban area in the country, fueling high rents and home prices across the region.
Oct 6, 2022
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Op-ed: We need to face climate change's economic realities
The newly passed federal Inflation Reduction Act, a climate, health and tax measure, will bolster New York's efforts to aggressively reduce carbon emissions under the state's own landmark 2019 Climate Act. Some in the business community have been slow to embrace the pathway to a clean-energy economy. They view New York's ambitious road map as impractical, unrealistic and threatening to the state's economic future. However, indictments of the council's work coupled with calls to amend the underlying state statute are shortsighted and misdirected. Either we face the economic realities of climate change and address them head-on or we pay an even greater price in the long run.
Sep 8, 2022
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Bona Fide Masks emphasizes trustworthy distribution in a confusing marketplace
Since the Covid-19 pandemic took root in 2020, Bona Fide Masks has provided national distribution of masks direct from manufacturers Powecom, DemeTECH, Chengde and Harley.
Sep 5, 2022
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NY's climate goals need the business community's cooperation — not condemnation | Opinion
The newly passed federal Inflation Reduction Act, also known as the Climate, Health, and Tax Bill, brings an end to decades of national legislative inaction on climate change.
Aug 10, 2022
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Sustaining enthusiasm for sustainability
The Harvard Business School defines sustainability in business as doing business without negatively impacting the environment, community or society as a whole. For the Westchester County Association (WCA), sustainability no longer is something its members can afford to keep off their radar screens and deal with only when unavoidable.
Aug 1, 2022
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Amendments to Allow Solar Energy Systems in White Plains Debated
Members of the public expressed both support and criticism for proposed amendments to White Plains’ zoning ordinance during a public hearing at the White Plains Common Council meeting on June 6. Michael Romita, President and CEO of the Westchester County Association, voiced his support for the proposed amendments to the ordinance, citing their forward-looking nature.
Jun 15, 2022
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The Clean Energy Economy is Hot For Westchester Job Prospect
With clean energy in the spotlight more and more, job opportunities in this sector look promising in Westchester and beyond.
Jul 7, 2022

Press Releases

Regional Leaders Chart Digital Future at CONVERGE ’25: Hudson Valley Digital Innovation Conference
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.
Jul 24, 2025
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

Member News

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ConXpo: The Next Generation
Join the Westchester County Office of Economic Development on September 10 at the County Center for a dynamic networking and business development event that will empower small businesses and connect them with vital resources and contracting opportunities. ConXpo offers a valuable platform to learn, connect, and thrive.
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Cuddy & Feder Attorneys Honored as Best Lawyers
Cuddy & Feder LLP proudly announces that several attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. These honors reflect the firm’s longstanding commitment to excellence across practice areas, reinforcing its reputation as a leading regional law firm.
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Westchester's Diverse Abilities Job Fair
Westchester County’s Office for People with Disabilities and Office of Economic Development will host the 7th Diverse Abilities Job Fair on October 21 at the County Center. Free to attend, the fair connects employers with hundreds of enthusiastic job seekers of all abilities. Exhibitors should RSVP by October 10. Register here! Questions? Contact Shari Rosen Ascher or call 914-995-2907
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Mercy University Appoints VP for Institutional Advancement
Mercy University has named Matt Manfra Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective August 28, 2025. A higher education advancement leader with 20+ years’ experience in fundraising, alumni engagement, and strategy, Manfra previously served at Georgian Court, George Washington, and Syracuse universities. He will lead Mercy’s fundraising and engagement initiatives.
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Northwell Expands Behavioral Health College Program
Northwell has opened a new college-focused behavioral health unit at South Oaks Hospital on Long Island, modeled after the successful “One South” program. Serving undergraduate and graduate students in crisis, the 4,200-square-foot unit offers rapid stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated follow-up care through Northwell’s Behavioral Health College Partnership with 100+ universities.
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Online MS in Accounting: CPA-Ready in One Year
Accountants are in demand, and there's a new program preparing the next generation. The online MS in Accounting at SUNY New Paltz welcomes anyone with a bachelor’s degree in business (excluding accounting). The program equips students to qualify for CPA licensure in as little as one year.
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Iona's MBA Program Earns National Recognition
Iona University’s on-campus MBA program has once again earned national recognition in The Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools for 2025.” Known for its personalized attention and career preparation, the LaPenta School of Business continues to grow its reputation as a premier destination for future business leaders. Two new MBA concentrations, HealthCare Management and Human Resource Management, have recently been launched to meet rising demand.
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Blythedale Names New CEO
Blythedale Children’s Hospital has appointed Dr. Nathaniel Beers as its next President and CEO, succeeding Larry Levine, who is retiring after 26 years. A respected pediatrician and healthcare executive, Dr. Beers will begin November 17. His leadership background includes roles at Children’s National Hospital and the Washington D.C. Department of Health.
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Open Door Unveils New Name for 50th Anniversary
Open Door Family Medical Center is now Open Door Care Network, reflecting its expanded services and regional reach. The rebrand coincides with the organization's 50th anniversary and the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility at 2 Church Street in Ossining, enhancing access to integrated medical and behavioral health care
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Brian Carcaterra Returns to Newmark
Newmark welcomes back industry veteran Brian Carcaterra as Executive Managing Director in the Stamford office. With over 20 years of brokerage and ownership experience, he will focus on office tenant and landlord representation in Fairfield and Westchester counties, bringing trusted expertise, strategic insight, and a collaborative approach to today’s evolving office market.

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