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CHESTER, NY—The 10th annual Hudson Valley Construction Industry Partnership (HVCIP) luncheon at the Glenmere Mansion here on Tues., April 8, drew a record attendance of 60 construction industry and organized labor leaders and key politicians who were generally enthusiastic in their assessment of upcoming construction work for the 2024 construction season. On balance, the outlook is good, they said, with a stronger book-of-business forecast for the public works and transportation sector compared to private development.

WEST NYACK, NY—The Town of Clarkstown announced it will receive more than $2.1 million in federal funding to fix conditions that cause widespread flooding and to improve other public facilities and services in its community. The new funding is part of $58 million in federal funds for public works projects and services coming to New York’s 17th congressional district, which includes sections of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—New York State officials announced on April 5 that work will soon begin on a $11.4-million project to reconfigure the intersection of State Route 376 (also known as Raymond Avenue/New Hackensack Road) and Hooker Avenue here to construct a single- lane roundabout designed to improve safety and traffic flow along this busy Dutchess County roadway.

NEWBURGH, NY– The New York State Bridge Authority held its first-ever M/WBE & SDVOB Meet & Greet event on March 28 at the Newburgh campus of SUNY Orange. More than 150 attendees were able to connect with NYSBA and other state agencies, as well as network with prime contractors and consultants.