Economic Development
Column: The state of Westchester’s health care sector
The industry will remain a big regional economic driver and magnet to attract more innovative companies to the county.
Poll: New Yorkers’ opposition to fracking growing
A Quinnipiac University poll shows voters remain divided on the method of natural gas extraction.
Jazz Fest aims to bring business to downtown White Plains
ArtsWestchester, the White Plains Business Improvement District and the city of White Plains team for the third annual festival, set for...
Owners seek arts district at historic Yonkers mills
Yonkers landlords push for retail space and restaurants in a new YoHo at the Historic Carpet Mills Arts District.
Playland consultant, ice rink operator meet with lawmakers
The Westchester County Board of Legislators' parks committee meets with a consultant who is issuing a report on Playland's operations.
Belimo prepares to move into new Danbury facility
The new 200,000-square-foot home for the company's Americas operations is near the city’s western border, former home to Novo Laboratories.
Astorino says he’d put a hold on new state regulations
Rob Astorino, the Republican running for governor, said he would put a hold on any new business regulations and would repeal...
IDA backs three Westchester housing projects
The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency approves developers' tax breaks for housing projects in Elmsford, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle.
Ossining tries a two-way street to prosperity
A pilot project converting the one-way Spring Street to two-way traffic is part of Ossining’s strategy for a downtown revival.
Seligson envisions Norwalk hub used for business, pleasure
The developer sees the success of 50,000 square feet of commercial space at 145 Main St. as only part of an...
Yonkers, Ossining projects top regional priorities in county
Five development proposals in Westchester have been selected as regional priorities for state funding by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.
Redding threatens foreclosure on former wire mill site
Promises of a train station, affordable and luxury housing, and commercial space at the former Gilbert and Bennett wire mill have...
Economist disputes FASNY’s potential economic impact
Public debate continues over the French-American School of New York’s proposed campus on the site of the former Ridgeway Country Club...
Tuckahoe’s downtown in the midst of a rebranding
The transformation is heralded by a number of new businesses that have opened their doors and are not afraid to wear...
Booming Stamford construction is a blessing and a burden
Residential construction poses a dilemma for business owners, who must weigh the present inconveniences against the promise of future rewards.
