Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn announced on plans to rehabilitate the city-owned portion of the Brooklyn-Queens

The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a proposed six-month building moratorium

A new local law designed to give priority in future affordable housing units in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to first-responders, healthcare workers, and veterans has

A joint venture of New York City-based Lincoln Property Company and Waterfall Asset Management and Saber-Hightower of Briarcliff Manor, NY has acquired a host of

New York State officials announced on Aug. 20 that more than $38 million was awarded to 49 projects across New York State through the County

NEW WINDSOR, NY—Developer Scannell Properties and Amazon have amended their application before the Orange County Industrial Development Agency for its 3.2-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Wawayanda

NEW YORK—A recent report issued by the New York City Health Department found that air quality in New York City remained stable or improved slightly

TOWN OF SOUTHEAST, NY—New York State officials announced on Aug. 17 that work is underway on a $24.5-million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County government now projects its current General Fund deficit at $9.4 million, a more than $7-million improvement from its first quarter financial forecast

YONKERS, NY—Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced on Aug. 17 the launch of “Reimagine Central Avenue,” the city’s new planning initiative to redesign Central Park Avenue

ALBANY—The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. Board of Directors approved on Aug. 7 a total of $434 million for water infrastructure projects statewide, including

ALBANY—New York State announced on Monday that the Request for Applications was open for more than $62 million in funding through annual programs administered by

KINGSTON, NY—The City of Kingston has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from qualified development teams for the redevelopment of two city-owned parcels:

NESCONSENT, NY—One construction worker was killed and two other workers were injured in a work zone accident early Monday, Aug. 10, in Suffolk County.

SOUTH NYACK, NY—Just weeks after a New York State Thruway Authority public service campaign on bridge strikes ended, a tractor trailer smashed into an overpass

TARRYTOWN—Major swaths of the Hudson Valley suffered significant damage from multiple heavy rainstorms in recent weeks, leaving road crews and contractors employed by the New

Led by a projected $2.5 billion expansion project here by IBM, three mega projects in various stages of approval in the Hudson Valley could, if

As America celebrated its 250th anniversary this summer, communities across the country reflected on the achievements that shaped our nation. Most of the attention focused

One of the most common provisions in a construction contract is the requirement that the contract cannot be modified except in writing. This issue usually,

ALBANY— The New York State Department of Transportation announced on July 20 an expansion of the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program (AWZSE), a move

NEW YORK—Motorists, businesses and members of the New York Army National Guard at Camp Smith in Cortlandt Manor along U.S. Route 6/State Route 202 must

Tarrytown—Fifteen college and graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, architecture, mathematics and the applied sciences were recognized in July as recipients of the prestigious Louis

ALBANY—The New York State Thruway Authority and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee announced on Aug. 3 the launch of a statewide public service announcement campaign

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County is expanding its commitment to affordable housing by launching the Westchester County Affordable Housing Predevelopment Revolving Loan Fund, a new initiative designed

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Westchester County announced it has appointed Susie Ghabour, P.E., to Director of Design Coordination in the Department of Public Works and Transportation. The

NEW YORK – American Express held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 9 for its nearly $6 billion global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in

Though many aspects of the construction industry require careful planning and strategy, one area that is sometimes overlooked is succession and transition planning. A succession

Scaffolding remains essential on construction projects, but incomplete platforms, missing guardrails and unsafe access points can expose workers to severe fall hazards. A recent Occupational

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DALLAS, TX—U.S. companies are increasing expectations for employees to work from the office, with 89% of respondents in commercial real estate brokerage firm CBRE’s 2026

KINGSTON—Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced on July 31 the launch of the Ulster County Revolving Loan Fund through the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance,

ALBANY—Local government sales tax collections totaled $12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 6.8% ($803 million) compared to the same period

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Aug. 3 that more than $9 million in grants were awarded to 153 local government projects statewide through the

WASHINGTON—The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reports that the U.S. Senate is preparing to advance both a temporary spending bill, known as a

ARMONK, NY—North Castle’s Town Board has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking competitive proposals from qualified architectural and planning firms to begin work on designs

ALBANY—New York State officials reported that there is a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign geared at preventing bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia announced recently a dramatic expansion of

ALBANY—New York State announced last week the launch of the Empire State MWBE Hub, a new mobile-friendly online platform that will modernize key operations of

TARRYTOWN—Officials with the MTA announced on Monday the completion of a major project in Manhattan that is ahead of schedule and significantly under budget. Across

The New York State Department of Transportation, in partnership with Amtrak, will hold a public open house on Thursday, July 30, to present proposed improvements

Rockland County Executive Ed Day, County Legislative Chairman Jay Hood Jr., and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat announced on July 21 that Fitch Ratings upgraded

E-commerce giant Amazon is looking to build a $1-billion fulfilment center in Suffolk County, while its proposed development project in Orange County, NY remains on

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger recently announced a leadership transition in the county’s Department of Economic Development with the appointment of Leslie Wellington to serve

New York State officials announced recently that insured employers statewide will see, on average, a 22% reduction in workers’ compensation insurance premium rates, an estimated

While environmental groups and some business organizations embraced Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent Executive Order imposing a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers, a number of

TOWN OF WALLKILL, NY – Mega retailer Walmart is exploring development of a large distribution facility off Route 17K and Stone School House Road that

TARRYTOWN, NY – As Congress considers the next generation of federal transportation funding, contractors across the Hudson Valley are watching closely. The proposed BUILD America

GOSHEN, NY—Included in the final New York State 2026 2027 Budget is legislation sponsored by New York State Sen. James Skoufis that directly impacts the

Commercial real estate in New York’s Hudson Valley is undergoing a genuine realignment—not the collapse some predicted, nor a V-shaped recovery, but a recalibration of

This column has often extolled the virtues of a mechanic’s lien as a powerful tool to help contractors get paid. A mechanic’s lien, however, is

Adaptive reuse, the transformation of a vacant or underused building for an entirely new purpose, is more than a trend. Over the years, the strategy

Prediction markets are financial exchanges in which participants trade contracts tied to the outcomes of future events. The price of each contract reflects the market’s

“I’ve always enjoyed math and science, and growing up I spent summers working with my dad for his construction company. Those experiences sparked my interest

SCARBOROUGH, NY—Once again, the legendary Sleepy Hollow Country Club played host to one of the most anticipated events of the year for the contracting community.

ALBANY – Empire State Development recently announced that registration is now open for the 2026 New York State Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

Every day, hundreds of thousands of people travel the Hudson Valley’s interstate highways without giving much thought to how they came to define the region’s

NEW YORK – American Express held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 9 for its nearly $6 billion global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in

Struck-by hazards are an ever-present concern for employees working in close proximity to moving equipment. Whether the project involves roadway construction, utility installation, site development

NEW CITY, NY—Rockland County recently released the final draft of its comprehensive 485 page “Envision Rockland” plan, which is intended to help shape county policies

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Recent bid openings in the region have included several large contract awards from the New York State Thruway Authority and the Westchester County Department of

As temperatures rise throughout the summer, construction workers face an increased risk of heat related illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

On most construction sites, a worker who suffers an injury faces a familiar set of challenges. There are medical appointments to schedule. Insurance claims to

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

Westchester County’s Affordability Task Force Holds First Meeting WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators’ new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force held its first

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

Champlain Hudson Power Express marked the completion of its major transmission link connecting Québec’s hydropower system directly to New York City

The latest data released by the New York State Department of Labor showed that the construction industry in the Hudson Valley is growing.

Westchester County officials announced on Monday that work had begun on Phase I of a major capital restoration project at the historic Merestead estate here.

Commercial real estate in New York’s Hudson Valley is undergoing a genuine realignment, not the collapse some predicted, nor a V-shaped recovery, but a recalibration

TARRYTOWN—For the heavy construction industry and the building contracting sectors, the nearly two-month delay in approving the New York State budget resulted in the continued

RENSSELAER, NY—A host of converging factors are contributing to the continued decline in the state’s energy reserves that have created the greatest risk and opportunity

NEW YORK—A consortium of Skanska, Traylor Bros., Inc., and Walsh Construction was selected to deliver design-build services for the $1.02-billion, Phase II of the Second

Proposed legislation in Albany would pursue a public takeover of Central Hudson, replacing a regulated utility with a government-run entity. While proponents frame this as

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Elizabeth Seton Children’s officials celebrated a major milestone last month when the Union Iron Workers hoisted the final steel beam that was placed

Last April, we wrote about Daniel J. Lynch, Inc. v Maine-Endwell Central School District, which addressed “piggybacking,” which is the practice in which a municipal

NEW YORK–Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) unveiled on June 8 the design renderings for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station. PTP—a joint venture led by

Nearly three months after the outbreak of war with Iran, the global oil market remains under strain, and the economic effects continue to work their

Over the past decade, Alec has explored many employment directions, spanning health care, emergency medical services and non-union jobs in the building and construction trades.

WHITE PLAINS, NY—After play-testing golf courses across the county for nearly seven decades, the Building Contractors Association finally landed on a winner and a permanent

NEW YORK—The Gateway Development Commission awarded the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment to the joint venture team

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on June 10 the launch of the State’s next round of water infrastructure funding, delivering on her landmark $3.75-billion commitment

Construction employers routinely manage hazards that are visible and obvious. Falls, struck-by incidents, trench collapses and electrical hazards often receive the greatest attention because the

New York’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget Bill has passed and introduces a broad range of tax policy and administrative changes that will affect construction businesses.

MELVILLE, NY—As part of its comprehensive strategy to expand access to the highest-quality care across Long Island, NYU Langone Health announced plans to build a

WHITE PLAINS—The building trades in Westchester County are seeing considerable project work along East Post Road here—to the tune of more than $900 million in

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John Cooney Jr., executive director of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. was named one of the 2026 Trailblazers in Construction

Ulster County Area Transit was awarded $1.1 million to provide microtransit service to expand geographic coverage of public transportation

Applicants must submit a complete funding package that includes a development proposal, project narrative, financial pro forma and project budget

As promised as part of her EXPRESS NY initiative, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on June 15 the first 50 actions being taken across

New York State officials announced on June 12 the completion of the $7.8-million project to rebuild the Meadow Hill Road bridge

The helmet has been a part of life on this planet since medieval times, and we not that long ago celebrated the centenary of its

The National Safety Council recently kicked off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this month

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released its May 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations on June 8

Metropolitan Transportation Authority has taken strides in advancing both its 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 capital programs

New York State officials announced on June 4 the start of a $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway (I-95)