WCA in the News

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.

The New York State Environmental Quality Review Act — SEQRA — just turned 50. And it’s not aging well. As the state remains mired in a serious housing crisis, SEQRA is a primary culprit.

Welcome Home Westchester (WHW), a multi-stakeholder pro-housing advocacy effort, announced the release of its Housing Policy Scorecards for all 43 cities, towns, and villages in the county at Pelham Village Hall on Friday, December 12.

As the newly elected Westchester County Executive Kenneth B. Jenkins began to speak at the Westchester County Association’s “Impact in Action” annual leadership event – held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle – WCA President and CEO Michael R. Romita handed him a note.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Italian American Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony recognizing two exceptional honorees: Michael N. Romita, President and CEO of Westchester County Association, champion for Westchester’s economic development and environmental sustainability and Paula Miritello, founder and director of My Brother Vinny, a nonprofit organization that provides furnishings for formerly homeless U.S. veterans.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during an appearance at the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) Toasting to a Healthy Westchester event at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown called on health care providers to do more with artificial intelligence.

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.

Over 250 business and municipal leaders gathered to address the future of commercial and residential real estate in Westchester.

The Westchester County Association issued a call for much-needed reforms to New York State’s outdated land use regulations: a move intended to bolster smart growth across the county.

The Westchester County Association hosted a candid conversation with 37th State Senate District hopefuls: Democrat Shelley Mayer and Republican Julie Killian Wednesday.

Steven D. Schwartz, CPA has been appointed to co-lead CohnReznick’s Community Health practice, joining Peter R. Epp. Together, Steven and Peter will work to continue expanding the firm’s impact in the community health space, deepening client relationships, and supporting the evolving needs of the communities our clients serve.

Congratulations to Susan Fox, White Plains Hospital; Prabhjot Grewal, Montefiore Medical Center; John D’Angelo, Northwell Health; Jared Nagley, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton; Daniel Blum, ENT & Allergy Associates; Fawaz Al-Mufti, New York Medical College; Mangala Narasimhan, Northwell Health; Brian G. Donley, NewYork-Presbyterian; Andrew Wuertele, East River Medical Imaging; Philip Ozuah, Montefiore Einstein; David Lubarsky, Westchester Medical Center Health Network; David Rivadeneira, Northwell Health.

Congratulations to Ulrich Steidl, MD, PhD, on his appointment as Director of the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and Vice President of Cancer Medicine. A nationally recognized physician-scientist and leader, Dr. Steidl will advance innovative cancer care, research, and community impact across the Bronx and beyond.

The Westchester County Life Sciences Monthly Networking event will be on April 22 in Tarrytown with a presentation from Yaniv Sneor, one of the founders of Mid Atlantic Bio Angels. We welcome life sciences innovators and investors, founders and employees to gather for networking.

Chinchorreo White Plains brings the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico—from comedy, music and dance to artisan crafts, family activities and literary readings—to the heart of Westchester. Special highlights: April 24: Comedian Eli Castro April 25: Live bomba music, dance April 26: Author readings and book talks Read more.

Join Westchester County Tourism & Film for "Reel Ready Westchester," a free, virtual event on May 19 on how to grow your business by attracting film shoots, earning location fees, and providing production services.

Congratulations to Nonprofit Westchester's Executive Director Jan Fisher for being recognized as a remarkable leading moving New York forward.

Congratulations to the powerful C-Suite execs making a difference in our regions: • Timothy Foley, The Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley • Anthony B. Gioffre, III, Cuddy & Feder LLP • Regginald L. Jordan, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital • Corine E. Lurry-Mabin, Andrus • Amie Parikh, Hudson Valley Care Coalition • Anthony Pili, Orange Bank & Trust Company • Marisa Weidner, Webster Bank

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Phillips on her new role as Vice President at E.J. York, Inc. From starting as an intern to advancing through multiple roles, her leadership reflects dedication, growth, and deep industry knowledge. We look forward to her continued impact and contributions to the company’s future success.

Burke Rehabilitation recently hosted its annual Burke Brain Bee competition, welcoming students from seven Hudson Valley high schools with a passion for neuroscience. The competition featured several rounds of challenging questions designed to evaluate students’ knowledge of the brain and nervous system.