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:
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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.
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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.
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HVCIP mid-winter meeting photo gallery
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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.
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Among the most-cited violations by OSHA following work-site inspections in construction are those related to fall protection failures. Fall protection must be provided to all employees working at or near edges with a drop of six feet or more either by a guardrail system, safety net system or other fall arrest system.
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GOSHEN—Maureen Halahan, a true icon in the economic development field in the Hudson Valley, is retiring in June as the highly affable and effective leader of the Orange County Partnership. She helped to transform the county’s economy for nearly a quarter century into a diverse, vibrant center of commerce.
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New York State officials announced on Tuesday that the City of Poughkeepsie will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the villages of Nyack and Dobbs Ferry will each receive $4.5 million as the Mid-Hudson winners of the third round of NY Forward.
Poughkeepsie, Nyack, Dobbs Ferry To Share $19M in Development Grants Read More »
Fordham University announced last week a $100-million gift to fuel a major investment in the future of STEM education
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