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Blueprint '26 Steering Committee Gets to Work:
Data, Talent, and Industry Focus Shape Direction
| | The Blueprint ’26 Steering Committee held its first working session, advancing the next phase of the Westchester Economic Alliance. Early data presented by Camoin Associates highlighted population trends, growth among 20–39 and 65+ residents, and strong industry concentration in healthcare and professional services. Members focused on talent retention, housing affordability, workforce pipelines, and emerging opportunities like AI as key drivers of future competitiveness. The group aligned around a data-driven roadmap with measurable benchmarks to guide Westchester’s economic trajectory. Learn more. | | |
Energy Bills, Housing Supply, Healthcare Risk:
WCA Forum Offers Early Read on Albany Agenda
| | Utility costs, housing supply, and healthcare funding set the tone at WCA’s annual Legislators Forum, offering members a clear preview of Albany’s toughest debates. On energy, lawmakers split over what’s driving rising bills—with some pointing to supply constraints and others citing volatile natural gas prices and urging faster deployment of renewables. Housing drew broader alignment. Panelists supported incentive-based development, increased funding for public housing outside NYC, and SEQRA reform to speed approvals—critical to Westchester’s growth. Healthcare brought the sharpest warning, with potential federal policy changes putting up to 1.2 million New Yorkers at risk of losing coverage. For business leaders, affordability, regulation, and fiscal uncertainty will shape both the state budget and the operating climate in the months ahead. Read the full story in Lohud. | | |
Mark Your Calendars for the
Most Impactful Events of the Year
| | Join us throughout 2026 to hear from top policy makers and thought leaders, and make valuable connections that will propel your business forward. Learn more. | |
Meet WCA's Newest Member
Welcome to healthcare staffing organization RCM Healthcare Services.
We look forward to working together on advancing a powerful economic driver, healthcare, in our region.
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Summit Health on What it Takes to Get Hired in 2026
Summit Health’s Senior Recruiter, Torey Neil, shares insights on Westchester’s competitive job market, emphasizing the growing importance of soft skills, adaptability, and authenticity in healthcare hiring. This 914INC. feature highlights Summit Health’s holistic approach to talent acquisition and commitment to exceptional patient care. Read more.
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$2.175M Strengthens Nurse Training Pipeline at Pace
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins secured $2.175 million for capital and technology upgrades at Pace University’s Center of Excellence in Healthcare Simulation. The investment will expand hands-on training capacity, helping Pace graduates and place more practice-ready nurses and clinicians across the Hudson Valley.
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A New Era for Surgical Leadership
Dr. Kartik Prabhakaran, M.D., M.H.S., FACS has been appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center and The Felicien M. Steichen, M.D., Chair of Surgery at New York Medical College. A nationally recognized trauma surgeon, he will oversee clinical and academic programs across the health system, advancing surgical excellence and strengthening the pipeline of future surgical leaders in the region.
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Explore RPI's Project-Based Online Graduate Programs
RPI continues to offer opportunities for working professionals interested in advancing their education through project-based, online graduate programs, including courses, certificates, and degree options in engineering, analytics, leadership, and technical change management. Register here for virtual office hours or a one-on-one with an RPI expert to learn more.
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HVCC & WMCHealth Advance Whole-Person Care Regionwide
Hudson Valley Care Coalition (HVCC) is partnering with WMCHealth to embed food, housing and transportation screenings into hospital, ER and outpatient care. The initiative is expected to reach an additional 80,000 Medicaid patients this year, addressing social needs that drive up to 80% of health outcomes. Read more.
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Sarah Lawrence Expands Lifelong Learning Initiatives
This spring, the college is launching two new community-focused learning initiatives aimed at meeting the growing demand for intellectually rigorous, flexible education: Extension Courses and the Signature Learning Community for adults 55 and older. Read more.
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