December 2022

As has been previously shown in this safety series, Labor v. Sentinel Systems, LLC emphasizes the need for construction companies to provide proper instruction and training to their employees in the proper use of heavy equipment to avoid hazards associated with their use. In this specific case, it was about the use of a utility vehicle on paved surfaces with tires designed for off-road use only.

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed on Dec. 12 a budget for next year that includes a record investment to build workforce housing. The total budget is $2.365 billion and includes cutting the county’s property tax levy by $6 million.

Like many construction companies, your firm may have been trying for some time to fill open positions. If this is the case, be aware of a valuable tax credit for employers hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups.

The Adams administration is advancing two major neighborhood planning efforts. The first is aimed at leveraging four brand-new Metro-North train stations set to open in the East Bronx in 2027, for which scoping documents are now available. The City of Yes Bronx Metro-North Plan would bring a projected 10,000 jobs; major new public and private investments, including by large health care institutions already in Morris Park; and as many as 6,000 new homes—at least 1,500 of which will be permanently affordable.

A report from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank assesses the impact from the Russia-Ukraine war as less sizeable than those of the 1970s’ oil shocks and more similar in magnitude to the 1990 oil shock during the first Gulf War

NEW YORK—The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its 2023 budget on Nov. 30 and issued warnings of possible staff reductions, deferred or cancelled capital projects and other harsh measures if it does not secure additional governmental funding in light of continued low ridership caused by the COVID pandemic.

Low bid news from around the state.