WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In the world of science and technology, Lucie le Blanc and Esmeralda Michaca are proving that you’re never too young to inspire creativity. Both students will be awarded the "Women In Tech Award" by the Westchester County Association, which celebrates the leadership, creativity and innovation of women in science and technology.Le Blanc and Michaca ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Research scientist Rong Xu has dedicated her career to finding cures for some of the world's most dangerous viruses including HIV, HCV, Malaria and Ebola. That work eventually led her to Profectus BioSciences Inc. in Tarrytown, where she leads a team that designs experiments and uncovers some of the biggest issues facing the anti-bacterial and anti-virus ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Theodora Diamantis has improved the quality of life for many people through her work in healthcare facility construction. As a building project director, Diamantis oversees multimillion dollar construction developments in the New York area and throughout the country.“I have dedicated a good portion of my career to healthcare and I take pride in those projects ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- For Rebecca Jones, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College in Manhattan, the desire to explore the human brain began with a book she read in high school.“The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat” by Oliver Sacks examines the minds of mentally handicapped patients, and led Jones to an interest in the human brain and psychiatric ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Business leaders from Westchester County will gather Thursday at Westchester Marriott Hotel for the Fall Leadership Dinner, hosted by the Westchester County Association.The sold-out dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and dessert reception at 8:30 p.m.The night’s honorees are Joseph DePaolo, President and CEO of ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Bill Mooney loved Al DelBello as a businessman and friend. Six months after the passing of the former Westchester County Executive, Mooney’s heart still grows heavy and his eyes turn moist when recalling him.“I miss his friendship and his guidance,’’ said Mooney, the President and CEO of the Westchester County Association. “I just miss him, period.”Mooney ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Joe DePaolo met Al DelBello long after he began his successful banking career. With one simple gesture at Signature Bank’s headquarters, the New Rochelle resident has made certain their relationship will endure far into this century, and hopefully beyond.DePaolo, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature Bank, will be honored by the Westchester ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Wilson Kimball is the quarterback behind the residential and business growth in Yonkers. When she surveys the field, the city’s Commissioner of Planning and Development likes what she sees.Wilson, who joined Mayor Mike Spano’s team in 2012, will be honored by the Westchester County Association at its annual Fall Leadership Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ron Cohen's early career path converged at the intersection of medicine, musical theater and business. Somehow, Cohen melded the disparate roads into one and took experience from each to create a leading biotech company.Cohen is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ardsley-based Acorda Therapeutics, which develops medications for people with neurological ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The future of healthcare is being shaped at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Led by Chancellor Dr. Edward Halperin and interim executive director Randi Schwartz, BioInc@NYMC is transforming medical research by working with the brightest minds to produce better health for everyone.Halperin, the Chancellor at NYMC since 2012, will accept an award from at ...