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Developer Louis R. Cappelli appears to love White Plains.

At a work session of the Common Council Thursday night, the Valhalla-based developer outlined his vision for what he calls the gateway to the city, the train station. And in this project the focus would be office space rather than residential.

As his Ritz-Carlton projects hit new heights downtown, Cappelli hopes to do the same with three high-rise buildings that would encompass some 1.5 million square feet of office space.

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Winners of the first county “Above the Bar Awards”
Five lawyers recognized for their achievements in law and the community
BY CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

The necessity of pro bono work and pay raises for state judges are two issues that were brought to the attention of Westchester’s legal community at the “Above the Bar Awards” The Judicial Institute, Pace Law School in White Plains, April 26, where four lawyers and one law student were honored for their outstanding work in their special practices and for their work in the community.

U.S. needs to prepare as bioenergy market develops

By BRYANF. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS – The role in how agriculture can help mitigate global climate change was the subject of a lively panel discussion during the second day of the 2007 World Agricultural Congress.

 

Balancing act
Produce, biofuels will have to share farm fields

By BRYANF. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS – As the development and implementation of biofuels continues to grow, leaders in this emerging market must strike a balance between using the land for fuel and for food, say several experts in the field.

Cross County Center at a crossroads
By JOHN GOLDEN

A Long Island developer and retail visionary, Sol G. Atlas built the Cross County Center in Yonkers in the postwar baby boom and first growth spurt of suburbia. Fifty-three years later, its managing company, California-based Macerich, plans to spend more than $100 million in what a company official called “a dramatic transformation” of the 1 million-square-foot shopping center to renew its faded appearance and refine its merchandise mix for shoppers and retailers.

Developer to allot more open space at Hudson Park project
By CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

Looking to compensate for an increase in building height for the second phase of the Hudson Park development on the Yonkers waterfront, Scenic Hudson has reached an agreement with developer Collins Enterprises L.L.C. and the city for more open space at the site, said Ned Sullivan, president of Scenic Hudson.

Changes suggested to Empire Zone program
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Making it easier for businesses to determine what benefits they qualify for and changing the way sales tax exemptions are distributed are two of the recommendations for renovating the Empire Zone program made last week by the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC).

Virtual farm market
New online venture makes local food a click away
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

When Maryanne Hedrick first moved to Peekskill two years ago, she was amazed at how much tasty food was available from farms in the Hudson Valley.

Economic growth in Westchester, Fairfield varies in service jobs
By CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

A tight labor market has made it difficult for some companies in Westchester and Fairfield counties to find qualified workers, resulting in record-level reverse commutes from New York City.

Weighing in on the dynamics of aging in the Hudson Valley
By KATHY KAHN

All things must pass and baby boomers are gearing up to pass their own milestone, with the first of their generation soon joining the ranks of those more than 60 years old.

Magazine to debut at Yonkers raceway
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

The Playbook, a digest-sized monthly magazine specifically designed to capture the interest of casino and slot machine players and introduce them to horse racing, will debut at Empire City at Yonkers Raceway this summer.

Stewart ready to ‘take off’ in valley
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Tanya Vanasse, general manager of marketing for Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, has a message for Hudson Valley residents on the east side of the river when they plan their next trip.

Global ‘Hudson Valley’ businesses honored

(Second part of a three-part series)

Ten businesses located in the Hudson Valley are to be honored at the Averell Harriman International Trade Awards event, May 22, at Abigail Kirsch’s Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. Each year a business organization in one of the participating Hudson Valley counties hosts the event. This year’s host is the Westchester County Association.

Yonkers Sculpture Competition draws international responses

The boardroom on the fourth floor of the Yonkers Riverfront Library was an ideal vantage point for finalists in the Yonkers’ Public Art Competition to view the site for their large installation proposals.