Category: White Plains, NY

Bill Mooney Steps Down As Westchester’s Economic Development Director

After nearly a decade serving as a key member in Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration, Director of Economic Development William M. Mooney, III is stepping down from his position to take a job in banking. On Friday, Mooney told Daily Voice what he told Astorino more than a month ago: he is resigning from the position he has held since June 2014 to become the Senior Vice President Group Director at Signature Bank, based out of White Plains.

County Executive Robert P. Astorino Kicks off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at Benjamin Steakhouse

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino today joined Janet Crawshaw, publisher of The Valley Table magazine with Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj, owners of Benjamin Steakhouse, to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Spring 2017. To kick off the event, the County Executive plated the “Astorino Sirloin” at Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains.

Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…

One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.

Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…

One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.

MANGIONE v. BUA

… alia, to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiffs appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County (Giacomo, J.), dated July 6, 2015, which granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint on the …

The Briarcliff Manor Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family Owned Businesses’

The Briarcliff Manor, a 1902 mansion in Briarcliff Manor rumored to have inspired the Tara estate in the film, “Gone With the Wind,” was recognized as one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The Briarcliff Manor was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn., honored by Westfair Communications Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

The Briarcliff Manor Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family-Owned Businesses’

The Briarcliff Manor, a restaurant in the Haymount House, a 1902 mansion in Briarcliff Manor rumored to have inspired the Tara estate in the film, “Gone With the Wind”–was recognized as one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The Briarcliff Manor was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn., honored by Westfair Communications Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

Ossining’s Mike Risko Music Named Westchester ‘Outstanding Family Business’

Mike Risko, of Mike Risko Music in Ossining, was recognized as the owner of one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains last week. The company, in business for 22 years as a music store, school and performing arts center, was one of 26 family-owned businesses in Westchester and Fairfield County, Conn., honored this year by Westfair Communications, Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

County Golf Courses Scheduled to Open

The six Westchester County-owned golf courses are scheduled to open for the season on Wednesday, March 15, weather and conditions permitting. Tee time reservations may be made online at golf.westchestergov.com .

Faust Harrison Pianos Among Westchester’s Outstanding Family Businesses

Sarah Faust, president of Faust Harrison Pianos, was recognized Tuesday as the owner of one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The White Plains company, nominated for the award by the Westchester Conservatory of Music, has been restoring and rebuilding “golden era” Steinway pianos for nearly 40 years, when Sarah started the business as a sideline to her career as a concert pianist.

Residents meet with Astorino as rally held outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Residents meet with Astorino as nonresidents rally outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Westchester Members Encouraged To #AskAstorino Anything

With rising tensions over immigration, discrimination and deportation, Monday evening’s “Ask Astorino” Town Hall meeting is expected to diverge from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s planned agenda. The Feb. 27 town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at White Plains City Hall at 255 Main St. According to his press spokesmen, Astorino plans to give a 20-minute overview of his annual budget designed to “provide tax relief, preserve essential services and promote economic development.”

The Westchester In White Plains Hires New General Manager

The Westchester in White Plains, one of Westchester County’s premier shopping destinations, has named Steven Sayers as its new general manager to oversee operations. Sayers comes to Westchester from Brea, Calif., where he was general manager of the Brea Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Orange County, Calif., that recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.

Westchester Groups Continue ‘Justice Monday’ In White Plains

Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC.

Capturing the Social Crowd, and Their Business

In the following interview, Carlos Gomez, associate broker, Gorbutt Group Team, Coldwell Banker in White Plains, N.Y., discusses his team’s trajectory, and the social media marketing system positioning them in front of new clientele. Region Served : Westchester County, N.Y. Number of Agents : 124 Years in Real Estate : 17 Facebook : @GorbuttTeam Twitter : @TeamGorbutt Tell us about your real estate career path.