Does New York Have the Energy to Sustain Business?

AUG 13, 2012 | ENERGY, NYS GOV'T, REGULATORY ISSUES | 0 COMMENTS

In a recent op-ed for The New York Post, Jonathan Lesser and Robert Bryce issue a stern warning to Gov. Cuomo regarding the Indian Point Energy Center. These experts on the interplay between energy and economics thoughtfully arrived at the same conclusion as did the panel of experts at WCA’s June 14 Energy Forum. Specifically: Indian Point cannot be shut down without a replacement supply of reliable and low-cost energy…

SEQRA Reform Inching Forward

AUG 06, 2012 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NYS GOV'T, REGULATORY ISSUES, SEQRA | 0 COMMENTS

BLUEPRINT SEQRA Reform Committee Asked by DEC To Submit Comments on Proposed Changes

On July 19th, 2012, Seth Mandelbaum, David Smith and Marissa Brett of the WCA’s BLUEPRINT SEQRA Reform Committee met with representatives from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), including Regional Director Willie Janeway, DEC Assistant Counsel Lawrence Weintraub, and ...

Gillibrand Talks Tech: 'Westchester Has a Bright Future'

JUL 23, 2012 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT REFORM, INT'L BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE, REGULATORY ISSUES, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

Senator Meets With Westchester County Association Membership, Talks Future Industry

Business leaders welcomed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at an exclusive meeting with members of the Westchester County Association on July 23, at which she said that two of her priorities were to transform New York State into a... 

Sen. Gillibrand Addresses WCA Membership on Monday

JUL 20, 2012 | GOVERNMENT REFORM, NYS GOV'T, REGULATORY ISSUES, TAX REFORM, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

Monday, July 23: 8:30 a.m.

The Westchester County Association is pleased to offer its members a unique opportunity to meet, and discuss pressing issues with, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand...

(Video) Part 2: An Overview for Business on the Affordable Care Act

JUL 13, 2012 | HEALTHCARE REFORM, REGULATORY ISSUES, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

The First Steps for Business