TARRYTOWN—The advocacy efforts of the Hudson Valley region’s construction industry, led by the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc., and organized union

TARRYTOWN—Attendees of the Hudson Valley Construction Industry Partnership convention late last month in Naples, FL attended a host of highly informative presentations and roundtable discussions

WHITE PLAINS—In his Seventh State of the County address on March 14, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the $52.8-million Glen Island Bridge construction Bond

When faced with challenges, leaders act. Problems require solutions, and if ignored, problems often become worse over time. A present-day case in point is Route

It’s always a bad idea to exaggerate the amount of a mechanic’s lien. While the exaggerating lienor may succeed in getting the attention of

HYDE PARK, NY—A survey released on March 5 by the Siena College Research Institute of more than 500 upstate business leaders showed optimism that several

WASHINGTON—Thanks to the funding levels that are part of the $1.2 trillion IIJA, President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 is sticking with

ALBANY —The New York State Public Service Commission recently approved plans by Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., for a new two-year electric system construction project,

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s decision in Secretary of Labor v. Gate Precast Company reaffirms the safety requirements for construction companies that have

HVCIP MID-WINTER MEETING
Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida • February 25 – February 29, 2024. 175 Members and Guests Convene to Discuss Management & Labor Concerns, Contracting

YONKERS, NY—The long-anticipated redevelopment of the Teutonia Hall site on Buena Vista Avenue here is primed to move forward following final approval of financial incentives

MONTGOMERY, NY—A proposed project to locate a multi-building advanced manufacturing complex at the Aden Brook Commerce Park here was one of seven winners of the

Many companies that have submitted documentation to the Small Business Association and that have had Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven may think they are home

Making a Career of It Joseph Szabo Journeyman – Carpenters Local Union 279 Age: 36 Recent Employers: WD Installations, Inc. Recent Projects: Lasdon Park main

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Low bid news from around the state.

TARRYTOWN—Union building-trades officials in the Lower Hudson Valley express confidence that despite the economic headwinds and challenges of last year, several of the main economic

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—The New York State Department of Transportation recently released its anticipated project list for the 2024 letting season for the seven counties in the

NEW YORK—Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost New York motorists a total of $36.7 billion statewide annually—$

ELMSFORD, NY—A major coalition led by the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley and construction trade unions is demanding that state lawmakers allocate

When first deciding to undertake a construction project, be it public or private work, contractors often start by reviewing the drawings—the graphic representation of what

ALBANY—The New York State Dormitory Authority has reported on its website that an apparent low bidder has been named for the first project in what

Low bid news from around the state.

The decision in Secretary of Labor v. Tower King, II, Inc. should serve as a reminder to the construction industry, and companies specifically involved in

HYDE PARK, NY—The annual CIC/NYSDOT Region 8 Safety Seminar held at the Culinary Institute of America here on Tues., Jan. 30, drew a record attendance

In an effort to increase efficiency and reduce complexity in the construction process, the recently appointed Associate Commissioner of Alternative Delivery for New York City’s

ALBANY—In separate announcements on Feb. 15, New York announced awards of more than $166 million in grants to 187 water quality projects throughout the state.

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Feb. 7 finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that officials say will better protect America’s families, workers, and

ELMSFORD, NY—Teamsters Local 456 has created an on-the-job training program that enables a CDL-licensed driver/trainee to ride along in construction vehicles with an experienced driver/employee

WHITE PLAINS—The $1.8-billion expansion of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has once again put economic development activity incentivized by the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency in the billions

ALBANY—Local government sales tax collections in New York State, fueled by growth in New York City sales taxes, totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023,

WHITE PLAINS—A panel of real estate brokers and developers offered a candid and unvarnished assessment of Westchester County’s multifamily, industrial, medical and office markets heading

ALBANY—In testimony provided at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024 Executive Budget on Transportation earlier this month, Putnam County Executive

NEW YORK—The Real Estate Board of New York’s recently released New Building Construction Pipeline Report for the fourth quarter of 2023 states that New York

Two years ago this month, we fulfilled an order by New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) to assume all functions and responsibilities of the

In our interconnected world, where the global economy relies heavily on digital infrastructure, the specter of cyber attacks looms large. Federal regulators often have said

WHITE PLAINS, NY—The City of White Plains was honored this month as a recipient of this year’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Mid-Hudson Region and will receive

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

ALBANY—Gov. Kathy Hochul used her two spotlight appearances here this month to lay the groundwork for what her administration will seek in the annual budget

WASHINGTON—Roadbuilders and their suppliers can expect a banner year in 2024, with industry experts projecting record spending on infrastructure projects thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure

TOWN OF WALLKILL, NY—The New York State Department of Transportation hosted public information sessions on Jan. 17 at the Town of Wallkill Community Center and

TARRYTOWN, NY—The Construction Industry Council is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year with a host of events to mark the milestone since its first full

Anyone who has undertaken a construction project knows there are many activities to be coordinated, with many different people performing these activities. It is also

CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY—The head of the Rockland County Highway Department recently told CONSTRUCTION NEWS that these past two milder winters in the region has allowed

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Andrew Griffin Age: 25 Current Employer: Corgan / NYC Position / Job Title: Project Specialist College

ELMSFORD, NY—Teamsters Local 456 held an information session on Jan. 11 at the union’s headquarters here, entitled “Drug Testing Protocols & Procedures,” for companies with

ALBANY—Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have skyrocketed by more than 68% over the last decade, the largest increase among selected

The decision in Secretary of Labor v. Brubacher Excavating Inc. & Traffic Control Services reminds us that construction companies conducting paving and excavation operations in

With transit-oriented development projects on the rise, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is also continuing its redevelopment efforts at three major

ALBANY—New York State is making $325 million in grants available for clean water infrastructure projects through the next round of the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement

SUFFERN, NY—In addition to the $1.8-billion expansion Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is now advancing in Westchester County, the company announced it will invest another $138 million in

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Low bid news from around the state.

NEW HAMPTON, NY—The New York State Dormitory Authority said on Dec. 14 that it has released the first bid in connection with the “New Forensic

WASHINGTON—States have committed federal funds to support more than 56,000 eligible transportation improvements in all 50 states during the last two years, spanning nearly every

ALBANY—New York State announced on Dec. 11 a $10-billion partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry, including Armonk-based IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and

A pernicious employment practice—called misclassification— is used by unscrupulous employers to avoid paying their share of payroll taxes and to evade certain responsibilities and liabilities

ARMONK, NY—Natural gas hookups are coming back to Westchester County after a fourand- a-half-year pause. Con Edison is set to end the moratorium affecting most

In 2002, the New York State Legislature attempted to address the problem of perpetually late payments to contractors and subcontractors in the private sector by

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Taylor Reilly Age: 23 Louis G. Nappi Scholarship received: 2018, 2019 Title & Employer: Wholesale Florist,

ALBANY—As construction throughout much of New York State begins to wind down with winter weather setting in, New York State officials recently highlighted the year-end

The decision in Secretary of Labor v. Ward Vessel & Exchange Corporation reminds us that construction companies must have adequate lock-out/ tag-out systems in place

ELMSFORD, NY—Congressman Mike Lawler (R-17CD) met with more than 60 members of the union Building Trades on Nov. 28 at the Teamsters Local 456 Union

The availability of the Internal Revenue Section (IRC) Section 41 Research and Development (“R&D”) tax credit for construction companies stems from the recognition by the

YONKERS—MGM Resorts International unveiled its vision late last month to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination—with the title of

ALBANY—The Creedmoor Community Master Plan, a massive mixed-use project to redevelop underutilized land at the 125-acre Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Eastern Queens, received a

WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority is currently reviewing proposals for a brand new 250,000-square-foot Class A state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Downtown White Plains and

ALBANY—In what will be the first funding awarded through the $4.2-billion “Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022,” New York

Unpacking the U.S. Dollar’s Complicated Role As the Reserve Currency to Stabilize Markets
The value of a nation’s currency (in this case the U.S. dollar)

ALBANY—The COVID-19 pandemic hit the South Bronx especially hard, but the area’s economy has shown resiliency, according to a report released recently by New York

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

ALBANY—New York State officials recently reported the completion of a $44.6-million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway I-87 in a critical corridor

Low bid news from around the state.

ALBANY—In light of some criticism being leveled against Industrial Development Agencies in New York State, particularly the need and financial returns of incentives granted to

CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY—A project in Rockland County that has been debated, advertised for bid, withdrawn, then moth-balled and delayed for nearly six decades, has finally

In the cutthroat competition of the construction industry, the relationship between employers and workers can be difficult to navigate. Something as simple as how you

TARRYTOWN, NY—The always-popular professional development seminar, presented annually by the Construction Advancement Institute (CAI), drew a capacity audience last month for a program entitled “ENGINEERING:

It has long been the law that owners and contractors who perform construction activities on a property can be held liable for damages caused to

BOCA RATON, FLA—Harold Vogt, the longtime leader of The County Chamber of Commerce (now operating as The Business Council of Westchester), died on Sept. 28

Mortimer L. Downey III, who for 65 years was a top official and advocate for mass transit, passed away on Nov. 2 at the age

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—H.O. Penn staged a grand gathering at its headquarters here in early September to cap off the company’s ongoing centennial celebration in business. Scores

NEW YORK—Four months after the attacks that devasted lower Manhattan, Chief Executive Officer Thomas Cleveland had a newfound appreciation for his company and the employees

TARRYTOWN, NY—Highway and street materials have increased 21% since last year due to hikes in petroleum-based energy costs and other material products in addition to

The recent decision in Secretary of Labor v. Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC discussed feasible and effective methods to reduce or eliminate harm to employees performing

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s gift of funding and new capital projects on the horizon are promising and exciting for all in our industry. However, as

ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State announced recently the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts

Low bid news from around the state.

WASHINGTON—In a series of announcements in the past few days, the Biden Administration has pledged a total of $6.76 billion in federal infrastructure funding for

TARRYTOWN—Armies of economic pundits appear mixed in their predictions about where the U.S. economy is going in 2024. Is it heading into recession or to

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive George Latimer and administration staff released on Oct. 17 a $473.7-million proposed 2024 Capital Budget that is highlighted by significant road

WHITE PLAINS—In what is clearly the most anticipated development proposal to hit the desks of city leaders in decades, Pacific Retail Capital Partners, The Cappelli

TARRYTOWN, NY—In the 47-year history of the Construction Industry Council, there has never been a guest speaker at an annual membership meeting quite like the

BOCA RATON, FLA—Harold Vogt, the longtime leader of The County Chamber of Commerce (now operating as The Business Council of Westchester), died on Sept. 28

CIC-BCA’s Fall Membership meeting was attended by more than 110 Members, Guests and Exhibitors.

We discussed last month how Sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6) of New York’s Labor Law, which are commonly referred to as New York’s “Scaffold Law,”

Joann Gentile finally found the pathway to her career one snowy night, around 2:00 am, when she queued up— along with 100 other hopeful applicants

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY—In response to the recent flooding emergencies that continue to inundate sections of the Town of Mount Pleasant during significant storms, the Town

Housing market activity remains particularly weak, which is being attributed to rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and constrained housing inventory. According to Forbes, this

ALBANY—Wall Street’s 2023 first half profits of $13 billion were down 4.3% from the same period last year but tracked the industry’s return to pre-pandemic

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported on Sept. 20 that it is accepting applications for a new $7.5-billion credit assistance program, the Corps Water

NEW YORK—The New York City Economic Development Corporation released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Sept. 25 for a developer to lease, redevelop, and operate

The recent decision in Secretary of Labor v. Americold Logistics, LLC reaffirms the need for construction companies to provide proper training and establish rules and

ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State announced recently the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction has the potential to enable the industry to overcome some of the unprecedented obstacles we have faced in recent years.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration opened applications on Sept. 29 for nearly $10 billion in funding for fiscal years 2023-2026

POUGHKEEPSIE NY—Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil joined Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati in announcing on Oct. 10 that the new Dutchess County Justice &

NEW YORK–The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Sept. 27 that operations have started at a new construction support facility at

Low bid news from around the state.

TARRYTOWN—An analysis of both projects awarded so far in 2023 and those scheduled to be bid for the remainder of the year and into early

NEWBURGH—It’s been a tough year for renters and home buyers in most of the Hudson Valley, and if one study is any indication, things don’t

KINGSTON, NY–Local labor leaders, apprentices and elected officials joined Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger on Sept. 6 in Kingston for a ceremonial signing of local

WASHINGTON—Labor unions continue to enjoy high support in the U.S., with 67% of Americans approving of them, which is similar to the elevated level seen

Sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6) of New York’s Labor Law are commonly referred to as New York’s “Scaffold Law.” The Scaffold Law was enacted back

NEW YORK—Construction is underway on the converter station for the 339-Mile Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission line terminating in Astoria, Queens.

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY—Who said brick and mortar retail is dead. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has new plans to dramatically grow the retail enterprise here

TARRYTOWN, NY—Looking to extend its bragging rights for another year, The Pavers led by Stephen Hocker of ECCO III Enterprises faced off against The Builders,

NEW YORK—Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator for Region 2 of

NEW YORK—The New York Building Congress has launched the Infrastructure Action Council (IAC), a group of building industry leaders driving infrastructure advocacy efforts at the

As is well documented and reported, a cave-in or trench collapse can lead to serious injuries and even death. The recent decision in Secretary of

ALBANY—The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors approved on Sept. 18 toll increases on the New York State Thruway system following a 10-month

TARRYTOWN, NY—For contractors, most Mondays begin with the usual routine of managing planned work assignments with enough latitude built in to handle the curveballs that

In late July 2023, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.5%, reaching its highest level in

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County’s Local Development Corporation (LDC)voted on Aug. 23 final approval of $195-million in tax-exempt bond financing for the development of a new 162,626-square-foot

NEW YORK—The developers of the long-anticipated movie/television studio project at Pier 94 on Manhattan’s West Side say that construction is expected to begin this fall

PEARL RIVER, NY—A division of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. has signed a lease renewal and expansion totaling more than 151,000 square feet of space at

WASHINGTON—The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the National Association of Home Builders were among the first business organizations to protest the revised

NEWARK, NJ—The Gateway Development Commission at its Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 11 approved first direct contract awards: two contracts for construction and construction

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Nicola Altomare Current Employer: aRoboticsCompany—Ossining, NY Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer Age: 23 Accomplishments: Awarded five annual

NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced earlier this month that New York City has been allocated for $987 million in federal infrastructure funding

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

ALBANY—The New York State Department of Labor released the results of its 2023 Workforce Development Survey, and workers continue to say that flexibility in their

Low bid news from around the state.

WHITE PLAINS—Despite the historic funding levels made available through the $4.2-billion environmental bond act that voters approved last November, the construction and environmental groups that

NEW YORK—A recently released report by the New York Building Congress paints a very positive outlook for the state’s construction sector as the industry becomes

HIGHLANDS, NY—U.S. Route 9W in the Town of Highlands in Orange County has reopened following the devastating floods that struck the Hudson Valley on

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Aug. 8 it will be “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation,” which sets the prevailing wages contractors

NEW WINDSOR, NY—Hugh G. “Jerry” Keahon, Jr., a fixture in the Hudson Valley concrete supply sector for more than five decades and a board member

Construction contracts, like other contracts, are meant to define the relationship between the parties. In that regard, the parties are generally free to negotiate the

The ripple effects of hybrid work (in office and at home) have been substantial. Untethered from their offices, residents have left urban centers and shifted

HAMILTON, NJ—Recently released new data from Dodge Construction Network found that the value of commercial and multifamily construction starts across the top 10 metropolitan areas

CARMEL, NY–Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted a townhall-style meeting on Aug. 3 to address Putnam Valley residents about the much-anticipated Peekskill Hollow Road construction

TARRYTOWN, NY—Eighteen college and graduate students will begin the fall semester each with a $5,000 grant from the Louis G. Nappi Construction Labor-Management Scholarship Fund

GOSHEN, NY—Orange County officials broke ground on Aug. 3 on a new Medical Examiner’s Office being built adjacent to the county’s Emergency Services Center on

Power saws, shears, presses and other machines typically used in construction require one or more methods of machine guarding to protect operators from the hazards

ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that a major project recently completed by the New York State Department of Transportation—The Kew Gardens

WASHINGTON—More than 222,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of

By their very nature, family businesses in the construction industry can thrive on the strength of relationships that run deeper than those between unrelated co-workers.

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

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

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Low bid news from around the state.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

The release and waiver of lien is as ubiquitous on a construction project as the payment requisition form itself—and perhaps blueprints, as well. These documents

NEW YORK—The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is advancing Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway with the solicitation of the first contract for construction of the

NEW CITY, NY—Rockland County posted on social media on May 28 that Rockland County Executive Ed Day signed a resolution in the amount of $250,000

RENSSELAER, NY—As New York State continues its push for green and renewable energy sources, The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) on July 14 released

ALBANY—New York State officials announced recently the start of a $44.7-million project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying the Bruckner Expressway over Rosedale Avenue in the

Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford, NY
June 6, 2023 – 88 Golfers, 114 Dinner Guests
Participated in 66th Annual Golf Outing.

Construction companies that maintain in-house first aid responders who would conduct clean-up operations following an accident must be properly trained and the company must have

NEW YORK—The New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced late last month a schedule change for planned work on the Delaware Aqueduct, the world’s

What’s new in construction as the pandemic lies behind us? While construction has been through its share of suffering in a series of disruptive challenges

The surrounding communities where flash flooding left cars stranded, homes in residential areas submerged and sections of roadways destroyed US Military Academy at West Point

ALBANY–Communities statewide that face aftermath recovery from the severe weather emergencies this month have more time to apply for certain resiliency-related state grants. The new

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Low bid news from around the state.

TOWN OF WALLKILL, NY—Officials with the New York State Department of Transportation held a public hearing on June 1 at Wallkill Town Hall to update

BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY—As Hudson River bridge crossings go, the cost of construction of the Bear Mountain Bridge was a real bargain.
Back when it opened

TARRYTOWN—The names of failed bridges continue to haunt our nation’s transportation legacy. Mianus River, Schoharie Creek, Tennessee Hatchie River Bridge, Cypress Street, San Francisco-Oakland Bay

NEW YORK—The polluted air in early June, affecting much of the U.S. from wildfires in Canada, should remind us that we are all connected on

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s campaign to regulate all U.S. ditches hit another roadblock on May 25. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American

As anyone in the construction industry knows, subcontracting is as widespread in the industry as hammers and nails. Given this state of affairs, it is

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Julia Apostolou Current Employer:  Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., White Plains, NY Job Title: Transportation Planning and

Toward the end of 2022 a computer program known as ChatGPT—a form of artificial intelligence—burst into the public consciousness with the possibility of revolutionizing communications.

ALBANY—The New York State Legislature passed before the end of the legislative session last week the “Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act” (S4887, A5608), which “provides

The use of potentially hazardous and dangerous substances such as propane, propylene and compressed oxygen, which are common in the construction industry, need to be

The 179D tax deduction provides building owners a deduction for new or remodeled commercial buildings that meet specific energy-efficient qualifications. This deduction is also available

Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford, NY
June 6, 2023 – 88 Golfers, 114 Dinner Guests
Participated in 66th Annual Golf Outing.

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

WEST NYACK, NY—Local motorists, truckers and residents voiced their opinions here at the Palisades Center on May 16 over the New York State Thruway Authority’s

ALBANY—As vehicle traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New York State Thruway Authority is facing a significant funding backlog in coming years, according to a

NEWBURGH, NY—Despite the headlines of a population surge three years ago into the Hudson Valley region from New York City as Gothamists sought the safety

RYE, NY—In the aftermath of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s failed “New York Housing Compact” bold initiative that called for the development of 800,000 new housing units

New York is poised to be the first city in the United States to implement a tolling program to combat traffic congestion and incentivize the

NEW YORK—A triumvirate of government bodies released on May 12 the long-debated report that supports congestion pricing in Manhattan. The Final Environmental Assessment for the

As anyone who has had the displeasure of being on the defending end of a personal injury action knows, cross claims between various defendants (seeking

TARRYTOWN, NY—Highway safety advocates are urging drivers to pay attention and slow down as part of the National Work Zone Awareness campaign this month. Construction

LOS ANGELES—New York’s highway system ranks 49th in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the Annual Highway Report by the Reason Foundation

ALBANY—The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $51 million in funding that includes low-cost financing and previously announced grants that authorizes municipal access to

ALBANY—The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council announced on May 17 the opening of the $150-million Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund grant application for mixed-use housing and infrastructure

To ensure the safety of workers, an engineering survey is required to be performed by a competent person prior to the start of a demolition

As the pandemic ushered in disruption in a number of areas such as supply chain procurement and the bidding process, the inability to find skilled

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Low bid news from around the state.

CHESTER, NY—Although some economists are predicting a recession later this year, construction activity in the Mid-Hudson Valley will continue to be strong in 2023, according

EASTCHESTER, NY—Infrastructure rebuilding in the region took a major step forward when it was announced this month that federal and state monies are on the

TARRYTOWN—The chief executives of five major business organizations in Westchester County have jointly sent a letter to the Westchester State Delegation urging them that incentives

NEW YORK—A plan to address the needs to create more affordable housing in a post-pandemic New York would covert vacant office buildings into homes, thereby

As this column has often noted, a mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool to help a contractor get paid. Because of the power of this

WASHINGTON—More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects, including at least one in every congressional district, have moved forward in the past 16 months as implementation of

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Timothy Kohany, EIT Age: 37 Current Position: Assistant Project Engineer Employer: Siefert Associates – Construction Engineers

What would happen if the U.S. government defaulted on its national debt? The Federal government has a borrowing constraint commonly known as the debt ceiling.

Rockland Community College • March 31