WCA in the News

Over the course of this year and the last, access to quality broadband and the internet has revealed itself to be more essential than ever, as many workers transitioned to remote working, students pivoted to remote schooling and businesses and governments increasingly took their commerce and services online.

On October 21, the Westchester County Association in partnership with the City of Yonkers, STEM Alliance, Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), Fordham University, and Westhab launched the much anticipated Yonkers Zone (Y-Zone).

Y-Zone’s much-anticipated pilot program has just launched, bringing free and affordable internet to hundreds of Yonkers households.

Located along the Hudson River, Yonkers is the gateway between New York City and the Hudson Valley. Through Project OVERCOME, the leaders of the digital opportunity zone known as Yonkers Zone, or Y-Zone, will provide free Internet access to approximately 250-350 households in downtown Yonkers using spectrum in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) frequency band.

At the most recent meeting of the Westchester County Association on Sept. 23, Susan Fox was elected chairperson of the board of directors.

September is National Workforce Development Month, which was created to raise awareness about the importance of developing a robust and highly skilled workforce for the benefit of both the local and national economy.

Known as one of Westchester County's most recognizable strips of office buildings, Westchester Avenue's future appears to be less a hub for white-collar workers and more for residential and beyond.

Westchester County Association's mantra to be the region's leading economic-development and business-advocacy organization was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the private sector, corporate sustainability is no longer a peripheral interest to be addressed with platitudes or tertiary pilot projects. Organizations that continue to ignore the impacts of climate change and other aspects of social responsibility in their core strategic planning increasingly do so at their own peril.

A new effort by a coalition of organizations and businesses to address what is described as "the housing crisis in Westchester" was launched June 24 with a news conference in front of the Regent Street Senior Apartments in Port Chester.

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.

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).

Nationally renowned rehabilitation provider, Burke Rehabilitation will be expanding to Scarsdale. This will make it Burke's 14th facility, and it features a 6,100-square-foot state-of-the-art space, supporting approximately 18,000 patient visits annually. Learn how this new rehabilitation facility will not only set a new example for care, but aid thousands of lives.

Join Fordham University on April 30 for S.P.A.R.K.—Scholars Promoting Action, Research, and Knowledge. This public event features five faculty presenting innovative research in ethical leadership, inclusion, and social responsibility. Connect with scholars, students, and industry leaders at McShane Campus Center from 4:00–5:30 PM.

Mercy University hosted the MedTech & Finance Conference in collaboration with Westchester County Youth Bureau and Sister to Sister International. Over 200 students explored careers at the intersection of medicine, technology, and finance through keynotes, hands-on workshops, and inspiring industry insights.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s Radiation Oncology team marked a major milestone by treating the first patient with its new Radixact Tomotherapy machine. This state-of-the-art technology delivers highly targeted radiation while reducing treatment sessions by up to 80%, enhancing both precision and patient comfort.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has been ranked the #1 Environmental Law Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report—for the fifth consecutive year. With global impact, innovative programs, and expert faculty, Haub Law leads the field.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers showcases Brightcore Energy's groundbreaking geothermal project at The Beresford, a historic NYC building. This initiative highlights the potential of advanced energy systems to transform legacy properties, proving decarbonization is possible for even the most complex structures.

Please join us for the annual Pitch Day on May 7. This event will celebrate the cohort of life sciences founders who participated in this year’s Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator program. Investors, corporate sponsors, and members of the life sciences ecosystem should attend.

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development will host its next Life Sciences Networking event on April 9, featuring a discussion on the characteristics of a strong board of directors. All are welcome: founders and employees of life sciences companies, educators, students, and anyone curious about the life sciences ecosystem right here in Westchester.

Sustainable Westchester and CURE100 have partnered together to offer the Carbon Tracker to municipalities and residents throughout county. This free app runs on any web-enabled device and can help you make informed, personalized choices to save money, improve your health, and reduce your household’s carbon emissions.

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.