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.

William P. Harrington, Chairman of the Westchester County Association (WCA), announced today that John E. Ritacco, a financial services executive who was the former President and CEO of CMS Bancorp Inc., a publicly traded financial institution, will be appointed as Interim President/CEO of the WCA, effective January 1, 2020, as the search for a new leader progresses. Ritacco will remain in the position until a successor to William M.  Mooney, Jr., the current President and CEO, is found.

County’s leading business advocacy association embarks on a vigorous process to find its new leader as economic activity burgeons in the region.

Westchester County Association hosts annual wine pairing dinner to support healthcare advocacy initiatives

White Plains, N.Y. (July 22, 2019) – Jason Chapin has joined the Westchester County Association (WCA) as Director of Workforce Development. Before joining WCA, Mr. Chapin coordinated and managed federal, state and foundation grants for The City University of New York, The State University of New York and The WorkPlace, a nationally recognized not-for-profit based in Connecticut. In addition, he has managed state-wide education, training and employment programs in New York and Connecticut that have served more than 25,000 adults and their families.

Westchester County Association (WCA) brought together nearly 300 regional leaders in commercial and residential real estate, as well as government and planning officials and community organizations, for its 3rd Annual Real Estate Summit

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (January 10, 2019) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer this morning at the Westchester County Association Breakfast signed signed a 99-year lease agreement for the North 60 project. The agreement for the county-owned land is the key to the development of a $1.2 billion biotech project on the Grasslands Reservation in Valhalla.

The Westchester County Association (WCA), Westchester’s most powerful economic development organization, has embarked on a search for a new leader to succeed longtime president and CEO William Mooney Jr., a giant in the region’s business and banking communities whose storied career has spanned more than 50 years.

To better reflect its policy- and action-oriented identity, the Westchester County Association (WCA) today unveiled its first major brand realignment since it was founded in 1950.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, and the WCA announce the 300th job placement for a federally-funded workforce program.

The WCA calls for statewide implementation of five measures designed to rein in ever-rising insurance costs and increase the efficiency of our healthcare delivery system.

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.