
Thruway Seeks New Tolls To Fund Operations, Capital Plan Thru 2027 – Public Comments May 16
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

Thruway Seeks New Tolls To Fund Operations, Capital Plan Through 2027 – TRIP Report Tells Why
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

Hudson Valley Saw Nearly 5,000 People Leave Region Prompted by Pandemic
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

Real Estate, Government Officials Agree Housing Crisis is Real
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

COMMENTARY – Congestion Pricing Program Works; Data from Other Cities Proves It
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

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Reaches Key FEIS Milestone
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

Attorney’s Column – Court Holds That Wrap Up Exclusion Applies, Even Where Contractor Was Not Enrolled in Wrap-Up Insurance Program
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

DOT Commissioner Extolls Speed Camera Plan In Statewide DOT, Thruway Authority Work Zones
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

New York Highway System Ranks 49th in U.S. For Performance Condition, Cost Effectiveness
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 Update – State Approves $51 Million For Clean Water Projects
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

Mid-Hudson Council Seeks Grant Requests For Projects to Boost Housing, Infrastructure
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

Safety Watch – Perform an Engineering Survey Prior to a Demo Operation
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

Financial Management – Construction Firms Adopt New Hiring Practices To Attract and Retain Top Talent and Skilled Labor
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

What’s New & Who’s News
A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Mid-Hudson Leaders Expect Strong Construction Market
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

Vintage Lake Isle Masonry Dam To Finally See Long-Sought Repairs
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

Business Organizations Tell Westchester Delegation Housing Incentives Alone Will Not Work in County
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

NYC’s Goal is to Convert Office Space into Housing
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

Attorney’s Column – Owner’s Right Limited to Itemized Statement of Lien As Contract Was Fully Performed: Court
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 Update – Infrastructure Investment Law Is Working: ARTBA
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

Economic Outlook – Holding the Debt Ceiling Hostage Threatens the Economy
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.

Photo Gallery – Students Explore Career Opportunities At Union Apprenticeship Expo
Rockland Community College • March 31

Newburgh Announces Major Milestone In $32M Sewer Improvement Project
NEWBURGH, NY—The City of Newburgh announced on April 4 the successful completion of the first of three underground tunnels planned for the city’s $32-million North

Safety Watch – Construction Companies Have an Up-Hill Battle Proving Misconduct Defense with OSHA Violations
OSHA violations are issued from the observation of unsafe practices at jobsites regardless of whether an accident has occurred. Typically, these violations arise from employee(s)

Financial Management – For Firms Working Within an ESG Framework, What is the Immediate Outlook for the Future
In 2004, a major report entitled “Who Cares Wins” was issued from the United Nations to encourage all stakeholders in business to consider and adhere

What’s New & Who’s News
A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Obituary – Arthur ‘Douglas’ Jobson
A staple in Stony Point, NY and Rockland County politics, Arthur Douglas Jobson (known as Douglas), passed away at the age of 85 on Mon.

State IDA Project Value Increased 10% in 2021
ALBANY—As some critics of Industrial Development Agencies continue to call for additional oversight over their decisions and tax breaks granted to developers, a report released

Westchester County Looking for Large Block of Space for DOH Offices
WHITE PLAINS—Commercial property owners and developers in Westchester have until May 15 to submit proposals for leasing new office space that will be used by

State Assembly Budget Shortchanges Hudson Valley Roads and Bridges
TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers deserve a stronger commitment from state lawmakers to invest in local transportation infrastructure, and they don’t seem to be getting it. That’s

Protecting Female Construction Personnel From Sexual Harassment and Jobsite Injury
TARRYTOWN, NY—The percentage of women construction workers is at an all-time high, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That level has ticked

Guest Viewpoint – Route 17 Expansion Will Improve Mobility and Enhance Safety
In business, as in life, we can find ourselves in a rut. The way out may be complex or simple, but it always involves change.

New York, Yonkers Tops National List Of Cities with the Longest Commutes
TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers have the longest commutes in the nation, according to a study gathered by business help site, LLC.org. The site analyzed data from

Attorney’s Column – Court Rules Against Improperly Terminated Firm Without Recourse in Light of Converter Clause
As this column has noted on many occasions, the contract between the parties is the ultimate definition of their relationship. While that document should provide

Making a Career of it
Briana Brown recalled the moment she caught the
engineering bug. As a junior in high school, she
strapped herself in for a wild jolt of

Photo Gallery – Hudson Valley Construction Industry Partnership Mid-Winter Meeting
HVCIP mid-winter meeting – 140 Members and Guests Convene to Discuss Management & Labor Concerns, Contracting Challenges, Labor Relations, Public Works & Private Development Programs.

Port Chester, Rye, Catskill Each Secure $10M In Water Quality Grants from New York State
ALBANY—More than $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality statewide, it was announced earlier this month. The

Safety Watch – Companies Taking Proper Precautions To Protect Workers from Heat Hazards
With summer approaching and temperatures beginning to rise, construction companies must take every reasonable precaution to protect their workers from potential hazards, including heat-related illnesses.

Financial Management – Construction Firms Face New Challenges In the Changing Building/Office Marketplace
We have reached a critical moment in the future of the built environment in this post-pandemic world. It remains to be seen how space will

NYC Update – EPA, NYC Begin $1.6B Project To Protect Gowanus Canal Waters
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner

FY 2024 Budget Negotiations – Carrot or Stick: What Will Work to Fix Our Housing Crisis
ALBANY—As negotiations slog on here to adopt a new state budget, the governor and leaders in the Legislature are in lockstep agreement that the state

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Route 17 Expansion Will Improve Mobility, Enhance Safety and Boost Our Economy in the Hudson Valley
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Thruway Seeks New Tolls To Fund Operations, Capital Plan Thru 2027 – Public Comments May 16
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

Thruway Seeks New Tolls To Fund Operations, Capital Plan Through 2027 – TRIP Report Tells Why
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

Hudson Valley Saw Nearly 5,000 People Leave Region Prompted by Pandemic
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

Real Estate, Government Officials Agree Housing Crisis is Real
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

COMMENTARY – Congestion Pricing Program Works; Data from Other Cities Proves It
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

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Reaches Key FEIS Milestone
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

Attorney’s Column – Court Holds That Wrap Up Exclusion Applies, Even Where Contractor Was Not Enrolled in Wrap-Up Insurance Program
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

DOT Commissioner Extolls Speed Camera Plan In Statewide DOT, Thruway Authority Work Zones
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

New York Highway System Ranks 49th in U.S. For Performance Condition, Cost Effectiveness
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 Update – State Approves $51 Million For Clean Water Projects
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

Mid-Hudson Council Seeks Grant Requests For Projects to Boost Housing, Infrastructure
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

Safety Watch – Perform an Engineering Survey Prior to a Demo Operation
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

Financial Management – Construction Firms Adopt New Hiring Practices To Attract and Retain Top Talent and Skilled Labor
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

What’s New & Who’s News
A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Mid-Hudson Leaders Expect Strong Construction Market
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

Vintage Lake Isle Masonry Dam To Finally See Long-Sought Repairs
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

Business Organizations Tell Westchester Delegation Housing Incentives Alone Will Not Work in County
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

NYC’s Goal is to Convert Office Space into Housing
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

Attorney’s Column – Owner’s Right Limited to Itemized Statement of Lien As Contract Was Fully Performed: Court
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 Update – Infrastructure Investment Law Is Working: ARTBA
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

Economic Outlook – Holding the Debt Ceiling Hostage Threatens the Economy
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.

Photo Gallery – Students Explore Career Opportunities At Union Apprenticeship Expo
Rockland Community College • March 31

Newburgh Announces Major Milestone In $32M Sewer Improvement Project
NEWBURGH, NY—The City of Newburgh announced on April 4 the successful completion of the first of three underground tunnels planned for the city’s $32-million North

Safety Watch – Construction Companies Have an Up-Hill Battle Proving Misconduct Defense with OSHA Violations
OSHA violations are issued from the observation of unsafe practices at jobsites regardless of whether an accident has occurred. Typically, these violations arise from employee(s)

Financial Management – For Firms Working Within an ESG Framework, What is the Immediate Outlook for the Future
In 2004, a major report entitled “Who Cares Wins” was issued from the United Nations to encourage all stakeholders in business to consider and adhere

What’s New & Who’s News
A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.

Obituary – Arthur ‘Douglas’ Jobson
A staple in Stony Point, NY and Rockland County politics, Arthur Douglas Jobson (known as Douglas), passed away at the age of 85 on Mon.

State IDA Project Value Increased 10% in 2021
ALBANY—As some critics of Industrial Development Agencies continue to call for additional oversight over their decisions and tax breaks granted to developers, a report released

Westchester County Looking for Large Block of Space for DOH Offices
WHITE PLAINS—Commercial property owners and developers in Westchester have until May 15 to submit proposals for leasing new office space that will be used by

State Assembly Budget Shortchanges Hudson Valley Roads and Bridges
TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers deserve a stronger commitment from state lawmakers to invest in local transportation infrastructure, and they don’t seem to be getting it. That’s

Protecting Female Construction Personnel From Sexual Harassment and Jobsite Injury
TARRYTOWN, NY—The percentage of women construction workers is at an all-time high, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That level has ticked

Guest Viewpoint – Route 17 Expansion Will Improve Mobility and Enhance Safety
In business, as in life, we can find ourselves in a rut. The way out may be complex or simple, but it always involves change.

New York, Yonkers Tops National List Of Cities with the Longest Commutes
TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers have the longest commutes in the nation, according to a study gathered by business help site, LLC.org. The site analyzed data from

Attorney’s Column – Court Rules Against Improperly Terminated Firm Without Recourse in Light of Converter Clause
As this column has noted on many occasions, the contract between the parties is the ultimate definition of their relationship. While that document should provide

Making a Career of it
Briana Brown recalled the moment she caught the
engineering bug. As a junior in high school, she
strapped herself in for a wild jolt of

Photo Gallery – Hudson Valley Construction Industry Partnership Mid-Winter Meeting
HVCIP mid-winter meeting – 140 Members and Guests Convene to Discuss Management & Labor Concerns, Contracting Challenges, Labor Relations, Public Works & Private Development Programs.

Port Chester, Rye, Catskill Each Secure $10M In Water Quality Grants from New York State
ALBANY—More than $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality statewide, it was announced earlier this month. The

Safety Watch – Companies Taking Proper Precautions To Protect Workers from Heat Hazards
With summer approaching and temperatures beginning to rise, construction companies must take every reasonable precaution to protect their workers from potential hazards, including heat-related illnesses.

Financial Management – Construction Firms Face New Challenges In the Changing Building/Office Marketplace
We have reached a critical moment in the future of the built environment in this post-pandemic world. It remains to be seen how space will

NYC Update – EPA, NYC Begin $1.6B Project To Protect Gowanus Canal Waters
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner

FY 2024 Budget Negotiations – Carrot or Stick: What Will Work to Fix Our Housing Crisis
ALBANY—As negotiations slog on here to adopt a new state budget, the governor and leaders in the Legislature are in lockstep agreement that the state

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