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NEW YORK—Following many failed attempts to reimagine the 108-year-old facility, New York City announced on Tues., Jan. 7, it had selected the team that will redevelop the city-owned and long underutilized Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx into a mixed-use complex that will feature sports and entertainment facilities and residential housing.

ALBANY—After the State Legislature passed the measure in June, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 26 signed legislation aimed at bolstering New York’s efforts to protect and restore the environment by requiring large fossil fuel companies to pay billions of dollars for critical climate change protection related projects.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced recently that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration had finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions.

ALBANY—Employers in New York State have enjoyed a steady decline in Workers’ Compensation rates over the last few years, with contractors in a State Fund Safety Group probably seeing an even larger decrease in their insurance costs.

As we start the new year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop as a potential force in the construction industry, offering ways to navigate post-COVID challenges and adapting to unpredictable economic conditions. While AI advancements may enhance design, streamline operations and support financial growth, their full impact remains uncertain. Construction firms will need to carefully assess how these technologies align with their strategies in an increasingly complex landscape.

WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to appoint Deputy County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins Westchester County Executive until a Special Election, which the Board has set for Feb. 11.

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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.