WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  More than 600 people turned out to Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle for The Business Council’s Business Hall of Fame Awards on Tuesday. The Hall of Fame awards included a Broadway-themed celebration complete with a Playbill styled red-carpet, a Liza Minelli look-a-like and performances by singers from the Westchester Broadway Theater – all ...

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- It’s always Christmas in Mount Vernon, At least it is at American Christmas, one of the nation’s top holiday decorating firms. The business will be one of six individuals and companies to be honored on Tuesday, April 21, at The Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Tickets are available through The ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Noted poet and editor William Cullen Bryant helped found New York Medical College in 1860. Today, the Valhalla school has more than 15,000 alumni, 1,500 students and continues to be in the vanguard for educating top health professionals. New York Medical College, which will receive an award for its Corporate Citizenship, is one of six individuals and companies to be ...

HARRISON, N.Y. -- Thirty years after it merged two small local insurance companies, York International of Harrison has become one of the leading insurance providers in the country. York will be one of six individuals and companies to be honored on Tuesday, April 21, at The Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Tickets are ...

YONKERS, N.Y. -- In just over 16-years Yonkers-based Mindspark has blossomed into one of the leading technology companies in the United States with its array of browser and mobile applications and desktop utilities. That's why Mindspark's CEO, Tim Allen, will be honored by The Business Council of Westchester on Tuesday, April 21, at its Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Sam Beecher began working with families in Pleasantville and surrounding communities in 1928 with a commitment to superior customer service at his funeral home. Now, three generations and 77 years later, Beecher’s commitment to customers at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home has been retained by the Flooks family, and the business has maintained its reputation as one of ...

PELHAM, N.Y. -- Rella Fogliano learned the real estate development business from the ground up at the foot of her father. Now, 32 years after she joined the business, Fogliano has overseen the growth of Pelham-based MacQuesten Development as one of the leading property development companies in New York. Fogliano will be one of six individuals and companies to be honored on Tuesday, ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Business Council of Westchester CEO Marsha Gordon has released a statement for support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent 2015-16 budget.  The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to support Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the state Legislature for once again delivering an on-time budget that invests billions in infrastructure and economic development and extends ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Business Council of Westchester's 2015 Hall of Fame, featuring seven honorees, will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.  A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the awards dinner will be held at 7 p.m. The following people will be celebrated as honorees:  Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., Chancellor and Chief ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A shuttle service, running between the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook and parking at 800 Westchester Avenue across the street for the Westchester Business Expo on Wednesday, March 18, is just one of the perks being offered for the event. Valet parking and e-waste disposal will also be available. Wexpo sponsor Red Oak Transportation will be dropping guests ...