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HARNESSING TECH FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS FUTURE
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.
Oct 10, 2024
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WHWC calls for action on housing shortage
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.
Sep 24, 2024
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Sustainability, Clean Energy were High Priority at Westchester Real Estate Conference
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.
Jun 4, 2024
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The Affordable Connectivity Program can close Westchester's digital divide. Extend it
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.
May 1, 2024
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Op-ed: How to close New York’s digital divide? Slashing red tape is a start
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.
Mar 12, 2024
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What Does the Future of Business Look Like in Westchester?
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.
Feb 25, 2024
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WCA's Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program Helps Graduates Succeed
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.
Feb 21, 2024
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Sustainability is a Serious Deal for These Westchester Businesses
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.
Jan 6, 2024
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Welcome Home Westchester on the county's severe housing shortage
The purpose of the partnership is to work collaboratively and in a coordinated fashion to respond to the severe lack of housing in Westchester County for people at a wide range of income levels by advancing a pro-housing agenda through legislative and regulatory means at the state, county and local levels.
Jan 2, 2024
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WCA's New Initiatives
At the recent Westchester County Association’s 73rd annual leadership event Michael N. Romita, WCA president and CEO, announced two new WCA-led initiatives designed to extend the impact of the organization.
Nov 27, 2023

Press Releases

WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION CELEBRATED ANNUAL FALL LEADERSHIP EVENT: DRIVING WESTCHESTER FORWARD
White Plains, N.Y. (December 2, 2021) – The Westchester County Association (WCA) hosted their Annual Fall Leadership Event: Driving Westchester Forward on November 30 at the Westchester Marriot in Tarrytown, New York. With over 400 people in attendance, the evening honored the achievements of organizations Skanska, Westhab, and WMCHealth, as well as outgoing WCA Chairman William P. Harrington Esq., Partner at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt who received the Alfred B. DelBello Visionary Award.
Dec 2, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION ELECTS SUSAN FOX, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL, AS BOARD CHAIR
White Plains, N.Y. (September 23, 2021) –The Westchester County Association (WCA) is excited to announce that at today’s meeting of the Board of Directors, Susan Fox, CEO and President of White Plains Hospital, was selected to succeed Bill Harrington as the next Chairperson of the WCA.
Sep 23, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION & NONPROFIT WESTCHESTER TO HOST VIRTUAL CONVERSATION WITH U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
White Plains, N.Y. (November 23, 2021) – The Westchester County Association (WCA), and Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), are hosting a free virtual event, An Open Conversation with US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. EST. This event will include an interactive dialogue, discussing the most pressing issues impacting businesses and the Hudson Valley community.
Nov 23, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES Y-ZONE, A COMMUNITY BROADBAND PILOT IN YONKERS, AS PART OF PROJECT OVERCOME
White Plains, N.Y. (October 21, 2021) – Today, 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). This project is made possible through support from US Ignite, the National Science Foundation (NSF) (Award # CNS-2044448), and Schmidt Futures. By utilizing Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, the newly deployed, digital opportunity zone provides free internet access to approximately 250 to 400 need-based households in downtown Yonkers.
Oct 21, 2021
2ND ANNUAL REGIONAL WORKFORCE SUMMIT TO FEATURE KEYNOTE BY NYS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, KATHY HOCHUL
The Westchester County Association (WCA) is hosting their 2nd Annual Regional Workforce Summit on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EST. Join the WCA and leaders from business, education, government, and nonprofits as they gather to discuss the mega shifts occurring in our region’s talent ecosystem. This event will showcase how businesses are leveraging the “new normal” in training, recruiting, and retention developments of the region’s talent.
Apr 21, 2021
US IGNITE SELECTS WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION TO LEAD A COMMUNITY BROADBAND PILOT IN YONKERS AS PART OF PROJECT OVERCOME
The Westchester County Association (WCA) is one of seven lead organizations to have been selected by US Ignite, a national non-profit accelerating the smart city movement, to participate in Project OVERCOME. Project OVERCOME, a $2.7 million effort is designed to expedite the delivery of broadband services to underserved communities across the United States. The U. S. National Science Foundation (NSF) conceived of and is providing $2.25 million in funding for the project, with Schmidt Futures joining as a financial and strategic partner to extend Project OVERCOME’s geographic reach with an additional $450,000. The project explores novel approaches to connectivity in both rural and urban communities with an eye on replicating these efforts on a national scale.
Mar 30, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION & NONPROFIT WESTCHESTER TO HOST VIRTUAL CONVERSATION WITH U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER
The Westchester County Association (WCA), and Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), are hosting a free virtual event, An Open Conversation with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, on February 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST. This event will discuss the most pressing issues impacting regional businesses and nonprofits and will include an audience Q&A. Topics that will be addressed in this event include: • COVID relief and the rest of Senator Schumer’s 2021 legislative agenda • Economic development priorities in the lower Hudson Valley • The importance of nonprofits to the regional economy • The challenges of legislating in the current political environment
Feb 11, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION TO HOST VIRTUAL WEBINAR SPOTLIGHTING THE REGION’S GROWING BIOSCIENCE ECOSYSTEM
The Westchester County Association (WCA), in partnership with Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development, is hosting a free virtual webinar, All Access Healthcare: Spotlight on Westchester’s Bioscience Ecosystem, on February 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EST. This event will showcase the growing bioscience ecosystem in the county and highlight why more life science companies are moving to Westchester County. Opening remarks will be made by Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
Feb 4, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION EXPANDS ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF FIVE NEW MEMBERS
The Westchester County Association (WCA), Westchester’s leading economic development and business advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors.
Jan 13, 2021
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION’S FOURTH ANNUAL REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING SUMMIT TO ADDRESS REGION’S URGENT NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Regional experts in real estate and housing will share best practices and offer potential solutions to the lack of affordable and diverse housing stock in the region – where more than 11,000 additional such units are needed -- at the Westchester County Association’s fourth annual Real Estate and Housing Virtual Summit on October 30 at 9:30 a.m. EST.

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Upcoming Clean Energy Jobs and Resource Fair
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester will host the Westchester Clean Energy Jobs and Resource Fair on November 19. Connect with employers about high-paying jobs, network with clean energy professionals, and explore industry training programs.
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Support the Arts: Enjoy The Wallflowers' Benefit Concert
The Wallflowers return to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester for a special benefit concert supporting ArtsWestchester on November 12. This marks their first performance at the iconic venue in over a decade. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Grammy winner Jakob Dylan and his band, while supporting the vibrant arts in Westchester.
With so many worthy nonprofits in Westchester, set yours apart by learning how to optimize operations and best position your organization! Attend New York Nonprofit Media and Nonprofit Westchester's Nonprofit OpConus on October 30. The full-day conference will cover essential topics like talent retention, digital marketing, innovation, and more. Register here. featured image.
With so many worthy nonprofits in Westchester, set yours apart by learning how to optimize operations and best position your organization! Attend New York Nonprofit Media and Nonprofit Westchester's Nonprofit OpConus on October 30. The full-day conference will cover essential topics like talent retention, digital marketing, innovation, and more. Register here.
Rockland Community College has been selected as a 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for the fourth year in a row — a testament to the college's dedication to fostering an inclusive, equitable environment for all.
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Streamline Processes for Your Nonprofit — Attend White Plains Conference
With so many worthy nonprofits in Westchester, set yours apart by learning how to optimize operations and best position your organization! Attend New York Nonprofit Media and Nonprofit Westchester's Nonprofit OpConus on October 30. The full-day conference will cover essential topics like talent retention, digital marketing, innovation, and more.
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Rehabilitation + Cooking = Recipe for Healing
Burke Rehabilitation hosted the Chopped Challenge, its first-ever adaptive cooking competition, during Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month last month. Three local chefs led teams through culinary challenges, while incorporating adaptive cooking techniques. A panel of community leaders judged the well-received contest.
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Capitol-Bound: Fostering Leadership in Long-Term Care
Joshua Halpern, Administrator at Epic Healthcare Management's Waterview Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, has been selected by the AHCA/NCAL as a future leader in long-term care. Known for his dedication and community initiatives, Halpern will join a year-long leadership program in Washington, D.C.
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Executive Changes to Lead LeChase Into Next Decade
LeChase Construction Services has restructured its senior leadership, announcing William H. Goodrich as chairman and CEO, William L. Mack as vice chairman, and Kyle L. Sayers as president. This move aims to set forth new growth during the company's 80th anniversary year.
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Deportation & The Workforce
Concerned about how the upcoming election, immigration, and deportation may affect your business and workforce? Join Neighbors Link for an online forum on October 24 at 1pm, where experts will discuss the economic contributions of immigrants, and what you need to know to confidently hire and support immigrant workers in Westchester.
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Burke Rehabilitation Names New Director
Dr. Jamie Twaite has been named Director of the Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology Department at Burke Rehabilitation. Her dedication to patient care and professional growth enhances Burke's neuropsychology landscape, offering a unique therapeutic environment for patients and families.
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Congratulations Westfair Women Innovators!
Westfair Communications honored influential power players at their recent Women Innovators ceremony. Congrats to our members recognized: Catherine Cioffi, Westchester County Government; Jennifer Galluzzo, Harry; Elizabeth Jones, Orange Bank & Trust Company; Andrea Kawakami, M&T Bank; Dr. Anna Komoroski, Northwell Health; Sarah Jones Maturo, RM Friedland; Katharine Yamulla, New York Medical College.

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