WCA in the News

Infrastructure can cut both ways for housing developments in Westchester County. Developers say strong transit access and other public infrastructure can help attract residents and spur foot traffic, but some also view municipal requirements to build supporting infrastructure as a burden on new housing projects.

More than two dozen elected officials from cities, towns and villages in Westchester County joined the Welcome Home Westchester campaign (WHW) for a “Housing 101” training on Monday, April 20.

More than two dozen elected officials from cities, towns and villages in Westchester County joined the Welcome Home Westchester campaign (WHW) for a “Housing 101” training on Monday, April 20.

More than two dozen elected officials from cities, towns and villages in Westchester County participated in a Welcome Home Westchester training session on housing held at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains. Welcome Home Westchester is a group that was formed to explore the housing shortage in Westchester and develop ways to do something about it.

There’s a remarkable transformation happening all around us, thanks to smart developers who see the win-win scenario in turning empty lots, old buildings, and unused industrial sites into versatile mixed-use developments. Properties that were once underutilized or abandoned are getting readied for their close-ups. Welcome to the new neighborhoods.

When New York enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019, CLCPA or Climate Act for short, it set some of the most ambitious climate goals in the country. The law codified both short and long-term targets for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy.

WHITE PLAINS — Housing affordability remains a top priority for state lawmakers in the Lower Hudson Valley as they weigh Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget. The Democratic governor's plan focuses on boosting housing supply through investments in affordable housing developments, supportive housing and manufactured homes, as well as reforms to the state’s environmental review process.

Some Hudson Valley officials and business community leaders are reacting positively to an initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to make reforms to the environmental review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

At the Westchester County Association’s  (WCA) Annual Business Breakfast held Jan. 22 at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham Manor formation of the Westchester Economic Alliance was announced.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has outlined his priorities for 2026 after the county passed a challenging budget that eliminated more than 100 positions and raised taxes for the first time in seven years.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Philip Ozuah, president and chief executive officer of Montefiore Medicine, will deliver the keynote address at the Westchester County Association (WCA)’s online 70th Anniversary Leadership Event, which will celebrate business and nonprofit movers and shakers, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, and local healthcare heroes, on November 19 at 4 p.m. EST.

The initiatives are outlined in “Towards a Stronger Future,” a newly-released report from the WCA’s Post Pandemic Working Group (PPWG), which is a select committee of business, nonprofit, and education and government leaders who are working collaboratively to support the recovery and long-term prosperity of the region.  The Towards a Stronger Future report, which is available for download on the WCA’s website, sets forth a clear advocacy and action agenda in those Four Foundational Pillars of Economic Recovery where the WCA is well-positioned through its proven expertise and deep professional network to achieve significant impact: healthcare and bioscience, real estate and housing, digital connectivity, and energy and sustainability.

Optimism for Westchester’s economic future, combined with a sense that the region’s financial recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will take between one and three years, are among the key findings from a public survey conducted by the Westchester County Association (WCA), the results of which were announced today. The survey also found that healthcare, entrepreneurship, higher education and hospitality are among the most important industry sectors to the region’s economic future, while high taxes, unemployment, broadband/digital technology, and affordable housing are key economic issues moving forward.

Northwell Health has opened Northwell Orthopedics at White Plains, a new 4,630-square-foot facility offering comprehensive orthopedic care, advanced imaging, and specialized treatment for adults and adolescents. The practice expands access to expert musculoskeletal care and is Northwell’s third dedicated orthopedic location in Westchester.

Burke Rehabilitation leaders, elected officials, and community partners gathered to celebrate the opening of a new CT Scanner Suite at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. The new onsite technology will streamline diagnosis and treatment, improve patient outcomes, and create a more seamless care experience for those recovering from illness and injury.

WMCHealth Cancer Center Director Dr. Marjorie Zauderer has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO), recognizing her outstanding contributions to cancer care and research. A nationally recognized expert in thoracic malignancies, Dr. Zauderer is helping advance patient-centered, leading-edge cancer care closer to home

Designed for associate degree graduates, this fully online Bachelor's in Technology & Operations Management combines engineering, management, and project-based learning to develop leadership, operations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Its practical, real-world focus enables working professionals to immediately apply new knowledge in the workplace.

Congratulations to our WCA members recognized by City & State as 2026 Trailblazers in Construction: John T. Cooney Jr. (CIC Westchester & Hudson Valley), Elisabeth Martin (H2M architects + engineers), Jessica Miller (Skanska), Peter Rescigno (NY Electrical Contractors Association), Charlie Diamond (Statewide Public Affairs), and Carlina Rivera (NYSAFAH).

Congratulations to Corine E. Lurry-Mabin, CEO of Andrus; Amie Parikh, CEO of Hudson Valley Care Coalition; Anthony Pili, Chief Innovation Officer of Orange Bank & Trust Company; Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of Webster Bank; Anthony B. Gioffre III, Esq., Managing Partner of Cuddy & Feder LLP; and Reginald L. Jordan, Vice President, Clinical Services at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital on being recognized at the Westfair Business Journal C-Suite Awards. Your leadership and commitment make a meaningful impact across the region.

The next Westchester County Life Sciences Monthly Networking event will be June 24 in Valhalla and will feature presentations from WMC Health’s Dr. Mitchell Cairo and Matthew Claster, Founder & CEO of Clarapath. All are welcome: founders and employees of life sciences companies, innovators, investors, and those curious about Westchester’s life sciences ecosystem.

Orange Bank & Trust has promoted Joseph A. Ruhl to Senior Executive Vice President. Since joining the Bank in 2015, Ruhl has led deposit growth, strengthened frontline teams, and expanded business development across Westchester and the Northern Hudson Valley, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to relationship banking and community impact.

United Hebrew Senior Living has opened its new Dialysis Den, becoming the first CMS 5-star rated senior care community in the region to integrate on-site dialysis with skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The service eliminates the need for frequent off-site treatments, helping seniors with complex medical needs receive coordinated care in one setting while supporting hospitals, patients, and families alike.

RXR and Korman Communities have secured $269 million in refinancing for Hamilton Green, the 477-unit luxury multifamily development in downtown White Plains. The financing, provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and Canyon Real Estate Partners, comes as the property nears full lease-up less than a year after opening, underscoring strong demand for transit-oriented housing in Westchester County.