A rendering of the $10-billion Midtown Bus Terminal replacement project, which has received a $1.9-billion federal TIFIA loan.
Midtown Bus Terminal Project Secures $1.9B TIFIA Fed Loan Read More »
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.
Harbor Island Park Jetty Reopens After $7M Upgrades in Mamaroneck Read More »
YONKERS—Of the many casino projects vying for a full casino gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission, MGM Resorts here in Westchester went before a municipal board on Jan. 8 as part of the review process to win City approval in advance of the filing application deadline of June 27, 2025.
MGM Empire City Casino Proposal Draws Raves at Yonkers Hearing Read More »
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.
Court: A License Is a Prerequisite To Recovering Contract Monies Read More »
Westchester County Executive-elect Ken Jenkins addresses the Westchester County Board of Legislators after being sworn in to office on Jan. 6.
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester Executive; County to Hold Special Election on Feb. 11 Read More »
ALBANY—Funding for a major transportation program designed to increase rail service capacity, reduce delays, improve safety and cut potential travel times in the Hudson Valley will be part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State next week. On Sun., Jan. 5, the governor called for a major investment that will create a “Super-Express” Metro-North service that would shorten reliable commuter transport between New York City and Poughkeepsie to less than 90 minutes.
NEW YORK—Seven months after the “pause” to put toll collection in place to support MTA capital improvements, Congestion Pricing went into effect in the Central Business District of Manhattan on Sunday morning at midnight on Jan 5. The MTA announced that “vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan — local streets and avenues at or below 60th Street — are now being charged a toll.”
Congestion Pricing Tolls Now In Effect in Manhattan’s CBD Read More »
MONTROSE, NY—New Yorkers deserve better roads, and for far too long state lawmakers have fallen short in their investment in our region’s transportation networks. That was the core message voiced by a group of road and bridge advocates as well as state and local politicians on Thurs., Dec. 5 as the state heads into the 2025 budget season.
Fix Our Crumbling Roads in Region, Leaders Tell Gov. Hochul at Rally Read More »
NEW YORK—As the first of its kind in the nation, New York City is set to launch the modified congestion pricing tolling plan for downtown Manhattan on Jan. 5, 2025. At least eight lawsuits have been filed to block the plan, which the Federal Highway Administration approved on Nov. 21.
FHWA Approves Congestion Pricing Toll To Fund $15B in MTA Capital Projects Read More »
