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April 5, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 14 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Latimer announces county’s incubator program
This week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer highlighted some recently approved projects that will help ease the commute of some Westchester residents while also touting the county’s new streamlined capital project process at a press conference in Bedford. For more, see page 6.
Bill to provide coyote management passes state Senate ON Wednesday, March 27, Bill S.2100, passed the state Senate by a vote of 49-13. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Shelley Mayer, addresses the increasing presence of coyotes in urban and suburban communities and the need for a multifaceted response by the state Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC. An increasing number of coyotes in the state’s downstate, highly populated cities, towns and villages, has posed new challenges for residents, as well as law enforcement. The bill requires the DEC to proactively prepare a report on coyote management best practices and other effective methods of preparing residents for managing the coyote influx. “My own experience in my district in Yonkers points to the need for a highly sophisticated response to address understandable concerns of suburban homeown-
ers,” Mayer said. “I look forward to working with the DEC to fund effective tools for coyote management statewide.” President of the Hyatt Community Association of Southeast Yonkers, Larry Wilson, said, “Senator Shelley Mayer and her Senate colleagues understand the need for answers and strategies to deal with the proliferation of coyotes in our suburban neighborhoods. We applaud Senator Mayer for sponsoring and supporting this bill.” The bill requires the DEC to include in the report: Management measures currently taken by the Department to minimize conflict between humans and coyotes; Review of effective management measures being taken in other states; Methods to enhance public engagement in and awareness of coyote management issues;
Identification and evaluation of urban and suburban areas of the state with high concentrations of coyote populations; Methods currently implemented to minimize dangerous interactions between humans and coyotes and recommendations for improvements to such methods, if applicable; The basis for the department’s current coyote population management levels; And an evaluation of coyote control methods that may be employed to reduce coyote populations, which may include, but need not be limited to capture
and euthanization, capture and removal, and fertility control. The bill is sponsored in the state Assembly by Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso and is under consideration by the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee. (Submitted)
A bill that recently passed through the state Senate addresses the increasing presence of coyotes in urban and suburban communities and the need for a multifaceted response by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the launch of the Westchester incubator program called Element 46. Designed to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in Westchester, Element 46 will help turn promising ideas into thriving businesses, and promote entrepreneurship and economic development by providing founders with access to programing and resources. Latimer said: “Westchester has all of the most important ingredients for start-up success— location, infrastructure, transportation, business expertise, investor interest, talent and more,” Latimer said. “By bringing together the very best entrepreneurial ideas and supporting them with the immense talent and resources of this county, I’m confident that we’ll be able to cultivate high-growth companies that will drive economic development for Westchester and also serve as a great reminder of the benefits of working, living and playing right in our county.” A cohort of 15 selected entrepreneurs will be housed in a number of co-working locations in the county and paired with some of the best minds across business, innovation and the investment community. The first cohort of Element 46 will be selected in April and begin in July 2019. Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said: “We are laser focused on attracting startups to Westchester and creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Bridget Gibbons, county director of Economic Development. “Through Element 46 we plan to provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the support they need to professionalize and scale their businesses, and to keep them here in Westchester.” Incubators are organizations geared toward speeding up the
growth and success of startup and early stage companies. They provide access to services such as accountants and lawyers—in addition to invaluable coaching and networking connections through the mentors and other entrepreneurs at the incubator. They are also often a good path to capital from accelerators, angel investors and venture capitalists. Element 46 will have a positive impact on economic growth in communities across the county by maximizing the success of emerging, startup companies. Startups, mentors, service providers and co-working spaces interested in learning more about the Element 46 program, should visit the website at Element46.org. The application deadline for startups is April 26. (Submitted)
Participants will have access to: • Strategic resources–Element 46 has partnered with some of the leading experts in the community to advise, train and directly support participants. • World-class mentors and advisors– Element 46 builds a community of support around founders by bringing together a robust network of seasoned entrepreneurs, experienced change-makers and leaders across sectors. • Access to subject matter experts–Element 46 helps participants gain exposure for their ventures to support their long-term sustainability, including: • Access to entrepreneurs, press and supporters, during the course of the cohort session; • Access to potential funders, investors and partners; and • Access to key community figures and innovators at events. • Office space-Full time space at a co-working office strategically located and transit-oriented—free of charge.