Marsha Gordon, The Business Council of Westchester president and CEO has been appointed to the “New” New York blue-ribbon panel to examine the future of New York City and the region”™s economy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams designated the 56-member panel to develop actionable strategies for the recovery and resilience of New York City”™s commercial districts, challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic and longstanding and systemic challenges facing the New York City region.
“This panel represents a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers with a track record of thinking big to develop innovative policies to drive growth in all five boroughs and beyond,” said Gov. Hochul.
The panel will examine issues such as how and where people work and the use of space in key commercial centers, with the goal of minimizing vacancy, catalyzing vibrancy and bolstering the tax base. The panel will recommend specific, immediate initiatives that will serve as the basis of a shared city-state agenda, as well as long-term, transformative ideas for the city and state to consider.
