WCA in the News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development (OED) and Westchester County Association (WCA) today announced the Westchester Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP), which launched in spring of 2022, has connected 101 hires to employment.

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.

The “Business Insights” live video series will feature hosts from the WCA and Westfair Communications interviewing business leaders from throughout the region and discussing topics related to the challenges and opportunities organizations are encountering. Episodes will stream live on the WCA’s Facebook Page, LinkedIn Page, and YouTube Channel, and also on Westfair Communications’ website, Facebook Page, LinkedIn Page, and YouTube Channel, and be available for on-demand viewing.

The “Best Practices for Reopening Westchester” online event series will support the ongoing efforts of the WCA’s Post-Pandemic Working Group (PPWG) to rebuild a stronger and more resilient economy for the region.

The Post-Pandemic Working Group is pursuing a comprehensive and cooperative approach to the region’s economic development challenges that were both created and made more apparent by the coronavirus crisis. It will cultivate and advance a series of legislative, regulatory, and developmental priorities focused not just on getting our economy restarted but also making sure it grows stronger and more resilient for the long term.

We await the findings of the Medicaid Redesign Team and we are dedicated to working with our State representatives to ensure that the team’s recommendations do not unduly burden Westchester’s health systems or place patients and others in need at unnecessary risk.

William P. Harrington, Jr., Chairman of the Westchester County Association (WCA), announced today that Michael N. Romita will become the next President & CEO of the WCA, the County’s leading economic development and business advocacy organization, effective March 1, 2020.

The Westchester County Association (WCA) – Westchester’s leading economic development and business advocacy organization – today announced the appointment of twelve new members to its board of directors, a new vice chair of its board of directors, and three board members to its executive committee.

Nationally-renowned experts and local stakeholders will convene to discuss innovative solutions to the region’s employer recruitment and retention challenges at the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) first-ever Regional Workforce Development Summit, to be held at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY, on Thursday, January 16th at 8 a.m.

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.

Monroe College has officially attained university status. This transformation signifies the broadening spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs, and creates more higher education learning opportunities locally.

Keith Blackman has joined Orange Bank & Trust Company’s Private Banking Division as AVP and Private Banking Officer. The Private Banking Division works diligently to simplify each client's finances, banking, investments and estate planning needs and implement a comprehensive plan to ensure that client objectives are met.

Burke Rehabilitation recently celebrated the expansion of its Purchase/Fairfield outpatient therapy site. The state-of-the-art facility will offer enhanced, 1-on-1 rehabilitation services to more residents in the region.

White Plains Hospital earned its third consecutive five-star quality rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. White Plains Hospital is one of only 10 New York hospitals to receive this distinction, exemplifying the hospital's consistently exceptional care.

What’s the real impact of immigration on our economy? Find out from the experts when Neighbors Link hosts the first in a series of a pre-election online forums on immigration. The first forum on September 25 at 1PM will cut through the noise and offer insightful perspectives on how the media reports on immigration. Register now!

Northern Westchester Hospital pioneers robotic-assisted lung biopsies in Westchester County using the ION by Intuitive system. This innovative, minimally invasive technology allows physicians to identify cancer deep within the lungs with minimal patient discomfort, potentially saving lives through early detection.

Senior executives from the Cappelli Organization, RXR, and Korman Communities, along with local dignitaries, celebrated the topping out of AVE Hamilton Green—a $650-million project transforming the White Plains Mall into a mixed-use residential development. The project includes 860 rental units, affordable housing, and commercial spaces, set for completion in 2024-2025.

Macan Deve Engineers has been featured in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2024, celebrating America's fastest-growing private companies. Kudos to them and the 15 Westchester firms recognized this year!

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.