Author name: Sharon Masciovecchio

The Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to boost by more than $1 billion in additional transportation resources in her executive budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. This increase demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the state’s roads and bridges, addressing infrastructure needs, and supporting economic growth across New York.

ALBANY—Heeding the prolonged and fervent calls from construction industry advocates to address the erosion to purchasing power caused by four years of punishing inflation, Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2026 Executive Budget message on Tues., Jan. 21, included $800 million in additional funding for roads and bridges statewide.

While the governor and the State Legislature must now hold discussions on the budget—and changes are expected in some key areas—the additional funding for roads and bridges necessary to upgrade deteriorating infrastructure, particularly in the Hudson Valley, has been supported by key leaders in the State Assembly and Senate for the past three years.

Led by the New York Roadway and Infrastructure Coalition and the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc., applauding her proposed increase in funding to address the shortfalls to meet project costs and maintenance efforts.

In a previous column, we reminded contractors that where a license is required to perform work, it is also a requirement to recover in court for such unpaid work. In one case, an appellate court held that where the contractor entered into the contract for licensed work was not licensed, it was not able to recover—even though it performed that work with a licensed subcontractor.

In a previous column, we reminded contractors that where a license is required to perform work, it is also a requirement to recover in court for such unpaid work. In one case, an appellate court held that where the contractor entered into the contract for licensed work was not licensed, it was not able to recover—even though it performed that work with a licensed subcontractor.

A rendering of the $10-billion Midtown Bus Terminal replacement project, which has received a $1.9-billion federal TIFIA loan.

A rendering of the $10-billion Midtown Bus Terminal replacement project, which has received a $1.9-billion federal TIFIA loan.

The rehabilitation effort, initiated in September 2023, restores the structural integrity of the Outlet Jetty and reopens walkways, benches and viewing areas for public use.

In a previous column, we reminded contractors that where a license is required to perform work, it is also a requirement to recover in court for such unpaid work. In one case, an appellate court held that where the contractor entered into the contract for licensed work was not licensed, it was not able to recover—even though it performed that work with a licensed subcontractor.

Westchester County Executive-elect Ken Jenkins addresses the Westchester County Board of Legislators after being sworn in to office on Jan. 6.