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ALBANY—New York State Department of Transportation sent a notice earlier this month regarding upcoming revisions to its “Standard Specifications and Bidder Requirements” that are effective on contracts let on or after Feb. 20.

Various materials are used in construction activities, including those deemed hazardous to human health. Therefore, companies must ensure that they have an adequate and updated written hazard communication program in place consisting of multiple components.

WHITE PLAINS, NY–A newly released report on the new multifamily housing development boom and its impacts on communities in Westchester County refutes the long-standing premise that new housing development will result in large increases in student enrollment, resulting in higher school tax burdens for local taxpayers.

For many construction firm owners, the right transition isn’t just about choosing the right exit strategy or succession plan, it’s about ensuring the business is in the strongest possible position before a transition even begins. That’s why this is one of the most difficult decisions of ownership and why the keyway to a successful transition is through preparation—be it an owner considering family succession, an internal buyout or ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), selling to private equity or merging or selling to another firm.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm Sean Duffy to head the Department of Transportation. Democrats who previously expressed support for Mr. Duffy voted against him Tuesday in protest of President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) told CNN.

Low bid news from around the state.

Democrat Ken Jenkins easily defeated Republican Christine Sculti to serve out the remaining year of George Latimer’s term as Westchester County Executive in a Special Election

The congestion zone pricing program is gaining supporters as it removes vehicles, improves travel time and creates new capacity on city roads.

The application period is open for the Green Innovation Grant and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant program, it was announced by New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced it will host the fifth in a series of Open Houses on the 2025–2029 Capital Plan at the White Plains Public Library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 20.