May 2025

ARMONK, NY—To keep up with the Microsofts and Googles of the world, IBM announced plans on Mon., April 28, to invest $150 billion in America over the next five years to accelerate its role in computing on the world stage. The massive investment includes spending more than $30 billion in research and development to advance and continue IBM’s American manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers.

POMONA, NY—The complex issues facing the residential housing market in Rockland County drew hundreds of major stakeholders on April 25 to develop strategies with goals to overcome some of those obstacles in the years ahead.

The perils of cave-in or trench collapses are well-documented in this Safety Watch series, given the large number of workers who have died from such instances. Construction companies must ensure that all proper safety precautions are taken during excavation activities, including the use of proper shoring or use of trench boxes.

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joined dozens of colleagues on May 1 to celebrate retiring Hudson Valley DOT Regional Director Lance MacMillan who stepped away in April after nearly 32 years of public service with DOT.

HIGHLAND, NY—The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) Summer Internship is a 12-week, full-time, paid program that offers opportunities for motivated and high-potential individuals interested in building a career at the public transportation authority. Applicants gain meaningful work experience during the program and gain exposure to real-world projects and experts in the field.

Low bid news from around the state.