NEW YORK—If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again…and again. New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Aug. 8 that the redevelopment of the long vacant Kingsbridge Armory in the South Bronx will move forward with the release of Request for Proposals by the New York City Economic Development Corp. next month.
ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Aug. 16 she had signed legislation (S.4887/A.5608) into law, enacting the “Roadway Quality Assurance Act,” strengthening New York’s construction workforce by ensuring they are paid the prevailing wage. This requirement uplifts workers and local communities across New York State and contributes to reliable utility service for ratepayers, state officials said.
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A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.
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WHITE PLAINS—The destruction caused by torrential rains and flooding that battered the region this month was historic in sections—and the expense is likely to be equally unpresented as damage assessment totals are still being tallied. First-hand reports and pictures from impacted areas showed extensive road, bridge, rail and infrastructure damage will likely soar to billions of dollars.
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NEW YORK—News on the long-delayed Gateway Project came in fast and furious over the past few weeks, culminating with the announcement on July 6 of the largest federal transportation grant in history—$6.88 billion—that will help ramp up construction on this much-needed infrastructure project.
ALBANY— New York State said it award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 216 projects to 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and sustainability in every region of the state.
NY State Earmarks $516 Million Statewide To Repair, Replace, Local Bridges, Culverts Read More »
WASHINGTON—From general fund transfers to electric vehicle (EV) registration fees, 2023 has turned out to be a busy year for state transportation funding advocates. As of mid May, states approved 24 measures for a combined $13.5 billion in new transportation revenue. Several other states are also considering bills to increase their transportation investment.
States Pass 24 Legislative Measures in 2023 To Increase New Transportation Investment Read More »
NEW YORK—Skanska, the global construction and development firm based in New York City, and joint venture partner, Halmar International, LLC, announced on June 26 the partnership was awarded a $1.24-billion design-build contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to carry out the design and reconstruction of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center in Queens, NY.
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Construction Advancement Institute Awards $75,000 In College Scholarships to Pursue STEM Subjects 15 Scholars from the Hudson Valley Region Named Recipients July 21, 2023 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of its mission to enhance expertise and professionalism in building and construction in the Lower Hudson Valley, the Construction Advancement Institute (CAI) this month awarded $75,000 in grants
