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On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year’s diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future.
Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone interviewed Ari Kwitkin-Close, Chief Revenue Officer for the Westchester Soccer Club, a professional USL League One team. Ari explained that the club, which plays its home games at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, represents Westchester's first professional sports team and features a roster of players who retain college eligibility through their youth academy. They discussed the club's growth, average home attendance of around 2,000 fans, revenue streams focused on sponsorships and merchandise—such as a jersey featuring Metro-North train lines—and an offer to upgrade any radio listeners who attend a game to VIP status.
