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Three years after the Enron and WorldCom debacles, accounting firms nationwide are feeling the aftershocks--but in the Westchester's numbers game, there seem to be positive reverberations. 'Believe it or not, [...]

It's expensive--approximately $2,000 per test--but the new MRI developed to do breast scanning will increase the chances of survival for hihg-risk patients. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors are [...]

Kermit the frog knows it isn't easy being green. For millions of Americans, it isn't easy being fat. It is especially daunting for those in the business world, who must [...]

When you move from one house to another, you may be living out of boxes for months. But when moving your business, 'out-of-the-box living' is not an option, in fact, [...]

Although 124 initial public offerings have been made in 2004, none has come from a Westchester-based company. These days, both companies and investors are exercising caution, taking a lesson from [...]

'If legislators interpreted the 'do-not-call' registry in the strictest sense of the word, your doctor would not be able to call you to confirm an appointment,' observes Richard Penn of [...]

Like death and taxes, one thing people can be certain of is that the rules of law are constantly changing, and legalities surrounding electronic communication are in flux. As a [...]

Business travelers take note: Hotels are busy working to accommodate the needs of today's cyber-connected guests. The American Hotel & Lodging Association has just released its 2004 study of the [...]

The article reports that New York Governor David A. Paterson has urged regional and business leaders to adopt a deficit reduction plan. It mentions that his plans demand major structural reforms which include putting a cap on state spending and changing the region's Tier V pension. It affirms that those who have attended the closed meeting described him as sincere in his desire to make legislators work together.

The article reports on the release of the 2007 Economic Reports of the Hudson Valley by the Marist's School of Management in New York. Research shows how housing played an important part in the outcome of the report including its affordability, availability and ratio of income to mortgage payments. Marist also revealed an overall decrease in the Hudson Valley's labor force which was a 13,997-person decline.

Information about several topics discussed at KeyBank Corp.'s roundtable on family business held 2012 in West Nyack, New York is presented. Topics include the uncertainty in family business succession, the intergenerational differences in business dynamics, and the importance of business relationship. The event featured several notable people including Peter Gisondi & Co.'s Peter Gisondi, Cliffs climbing park's Mike Wolfert, and West Street Child-Care Learning Center's Ellen Diane Rivera.

The article reports on the financial performance of the Tompkins Financial Corp. in 2011. As stated, despite the tumultuous economy 2011 proved to be the best year for the bank in terms of performance. It states that Tompkins is expecting to acquire VIST Financial Corp. in southeast Pennsylvania in 2012.

The article reports on the remodeling of the closed Arden Hill hospital of the new Orange Regional Medical Center in New York as the secondary campus of Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Inc.

The article offers information on the new courses nurtured by the Empire State College in New York.

The article focuses on the Hudson Valley Food and Beverage Alliance, which combined dairy and meat farmers with vegetable growers for its economic growth.

The article reports on the tasks of Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Economic Development Council appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York. It notes that the 21-member council has drafted a strategic plan that aims to bring job-creating businesses to the seven county region and provide state funding awards. Moreover, the council will submit funding applications for their selected priority projects and will identify regional issues and opportunities to shape regional economic development vision.

The article cites Paul Trader, executive director of Rockland's Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Institute for Non-Profits, who gave advice to nonprofits during the luncheon of the Rockland Business Association on June 16, 2011 at the Patriot Hills Golf Club in New York. Trader states that mission-driven nonprofits must consider collaboration or merger before the recession gets worse. Also, Trader presents statistics showing for-profit businesses the income their own county gets.

The article focuses on a debate over Medicaid issues in the U.S. It cites Newburgh, New York-based Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association president Kevin Dahill who states that hospitals are worried on what the federal and state governments will do when it comes to Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. Meanwhile, it states that New York pays 1 billion dollars a week to subsidize Medicaid program when it comes to dealing with reimbursements.

The article reports on the announcement of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on a tentative budget agreement of 132.5 billion dollars deal which reduces overall spending without raising taxes.

The article focuses on the economic development plan of New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo to compete for financial grants that will reel new businesses in the state. It mentions that 10 councils will compete with each other for the economic stimulus funds that the governor has promised in order to fuel New York's desirability as a business destination. According to the vice-president of government and community relations, Paul Vitale, Cuomo's plan recognizes each region is unique.

The article announces that Ken Adams has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of Empire State Development Corp. of New York.

The article reports that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has imposed a 25 percent toll increase on all bridges and tunnels on December 30, 2010 to help fill a budget gap in New York.

The article reports on the opinion of Westchester-Putnam Board of Realtors' Gil Mercurio, Billingsley Realty Inc.'s Jerome Billingsley, and Prudential Rand Better Homes' Ann Marie Silvani on the commercial real estate market in the U.S. Mercurio believes that the future of the industry is uncertain and is trying to predict which sector will do well in 2011. Billingsley expresses concern about bank appraisers from other states. Silvani comments on how the industry has benefited from technology.

The article reports on the move of the catering facility Colonial Terrace to rebrand itself under the name The Mansion at Colonial Terrace in respond to the economic downturn in Cortlandt, New York. It mentions that the store would offer a different menu of options, including a virtual lunch. Owner Alan Drogy states that they would dedicate their service and time to conventions, meetings and seminars.

The article focuses on the initiative of the industrial development agencies (IDAs) to enhance payment in lieu of taxes program (PILOTs) in New York. It states that IDAs focus on enhancing PILOTs to compete with high-powered incentives of other states. Kevin Bailey, president of Putnam County IDA, discusses the benefits of PILOTs to the municipality and business owners. It points on the need for IDAs to hold public hearings to discuss proposed projects and tax benefits.

The article offers views from business leaders and executives about the ramifications of the 2010-2011 state budget of Hudson Valley, New York. William Mooney, president of Westchester County Association, states the ramification of the state budget is a better move. According to Al Samuels, president of Rockland Business Association, the worst part of the state budget is the three-year deferral of certain business tax credits.

The article reports on the succession of president Kevin Dahill of the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council as the new president of Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association in New York. Dahill mentions that the two hospital groups had been in good financial health. He states that he had plans for the two groups for 2011 and would form a joint coordinating committee.

The article reports that lean economic conditions have been a struggle for executives in Westchester County, New York.