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ELMSFORD, NY —A coalition led by the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley and local construction trade unions is demanding state lawmakers allocate more funds for the repair and maintenance of the Hudson Valley’s crumbling and pothole-filled state roadways.

NAPLES, FL—With the arrival of the new construction season fast approaching, company executives and union officials from New York’s downstate region convened late last month at the Ritz-Carlton Naples to discuss industry prospects and prepare for the challenges facing the contracting community and organized labor in 2025 and beyond.

NEW YORK—In the battle to save or scuttle New York City’s congestion pricing, two organizations backing the controversial tolling program have lodged new complaints against the federal government’s attempt to rescind its prior approvals.

NEWBURGH—New York announced last month that $32.6 million had been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program, including one project in Orange County. The Orange County Industrial Development Agency was awarded a $500,000-grant in connection with a pre-development project at the Roseton power plant site in the Town of Newburgh.

A section of the General Municipal Law requires that with several narrow exceptions, any contract for public work more than $35,000 must be sent out for public bid. To project against fraud or collusion, the exceptions are narrow and relate to emergency work or a demonstrated need for standardization.

ALBANY–A group of New York State lawmakers are advancing legislation that aims to enhance workplace protections and combat wage theft, it was announced this week. The package of legislation from Senate Democrats includes measures that would:

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Feb. 26 a total of $80 million in new grant funding will be available to communities across New York State for climate resiliency projects.

FORT MONTGOMERY, NY—The New York State Bridge Authority has recently launched the public engagement process on a plan to redeck the storied Bear Mountain Bridge here.

HVCIP mid-winter meeting photo gallery

For construction firm owners contemplating the future, mergers and acquisitions within the sector represent a strategic succession planning option. An industry M&A can provide immediate liquidity and can maximize valuation by attracting strategic buyers willing to pay a premium for synergies.