The New York State Bridge Authority Board of Commissioners has approved the low bid of $93.8 million by the El Sol Contracting/ES II Enterprises Joint

Construction has officially begun on the Village of Ossining’s $21-million, mixed-use Multi-Modal Transportation Hub

Empire State Development announced on Feb. 18 the launch of the New York State Projects Pop-Up Series, a new initiative designed to directly connect New

New York State announced last week that the next major phase of the $1.1-billion investment to modernize facilities at the State University of New York

Federal Transit Administration Administrator and former U.S. Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he has left the Trump Administration to run for the New York State Assembly

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Feb. 16 that NYS will allocate an additional $1.5 billion in

Despite a federal judge recently ordering the Trump Administration to release funds for the $16-billion Gateway Tunnel project

Commercial brokerage firm JLL announced on Feb. 17 that it has been exclusively retained to market the former Avon Products R&D facility for sale or

Richard L. Ottinger, a former U.S. Congressman passed away on Feb. 16 here at the age of 97.

TARRYTOWN, NY—With the arrival of milder weather (finally!) after one of the harshest winters on record, industry activity is poised to heat up in the

NEW YORK—The case being made by Hudson Valley politicians, the union trades and construction industry leaders for a significant increase in highway and bridge capital

ALBANY—A coalition of construction, building trades and municipal government public works leaders testified before a joint New York State Assembly-Senate public hearing here on Feb.

Over the past several years, “affordability” has moved from an abstract policy concern to a defining feature of everyday life in the United States. It

The construction industry is rapidly evolving as business owners and operators across the state and nation navigate a period of uncertainty, marked by surging supply

New York is among a handful of states where funds paid to a contractor are trust funds and must be first used to satisfy the

TARRYTOWN, NY—The Construction Industry Council announced that Jerry Argenio, who is president of Argenio Brothers, Inc., of Newburgh, NY, for more than 50 years, has

WASHINGTON—Earlier this month, President Trump signed into law the Transportation Appropriations bill that will fully fund core highway and public transportation programs through Sept. 30,

ALBANY—New York State announced on Feb. 2 that $121 million in state funding is available to help counties, local municipalities, and regional authorities upgrade, enhance,

TOWN OF ULSTER, NY—Battery storage developer Terra-Gen and the Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, ensuring Hudson

HYDE PARK, NY—The CIC/NYS DOT Region 8 Safety Seminar held at the Culinary Institute of America here in Dutchess County on Wed., Jan. 21, drew

MAMARONECK, NY—The Village of Mamaroneck has extended the deadline to March 2, 2026 for Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a section of its downtown,

WALTON, NY—LeChase Construction Services reported recently that it is building a four-story addition to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY, that will consolidate services

Few construction activities present a more unforgiving margin for error than the setting of long-span roof trusses. When bracing is missing, incomplete, or inconsistent with

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has provided a valuable tax deferral opportunity for contractors doing residential projects by significantly increasing the relevancy and value

NEW YORK—Advance Testing Company, Inc., headquartered in Campbell Hall, NY, has been acquired by SOCOTEC, a global testing, inspection and certification firm for the built

WASHINGTON—The U.S. construction industry added 33,000 jobs in January 2026, marking a significant rebound after being flat for most of 2025. Growth was primarily driven

NEW YORK—New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed on Jan. 27 Lisa Garcia as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

NEW YORK—The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as

Low bid news from around the state.

Some good news for the retail sector and for book lovers in Orange County as Barnes & Noble will be opening a major location

New York State Senator Pete Harckham (D, WF-40SD) is pressing for a plan that will deliver more energy at lower prices to New Yorkers.

The $16-billion Hudson (Gateway) Tunnel project remains shut down despite a federal judge granting a temporary restraining order

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia as the agency’s next executive director.

The New York State Department of Transportation recently announced the selection of 13 apparent low bidders for project work in the Hudson Valley regions.

The Gateway Development Commission filed a lawsuit on Feb. 2 against the federal government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims

The total value of state and local government transportation contract awards was $152.2 billion in 2025 – a new record – up from $132.2 billion

The case being made by transportation leaders and public advocates for significantly increasing highway and bridge capital funding this year by New York State

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Jan. 30 the impending retirement from government service of Assistant County Executive Ronald Hicks.

The Westchester County Association recently announced the formation of the Westchester Economic Alliance,

Hudson Valley Pattern’s Center for Housing Solutions released its 2025 Annual Housing Market Report on Jan. 26

Battery storage developer Terra-Gen and the Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement

Total construction starts expanded 2.6% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion,

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported on Jan. 16 the appointments of two executive leaders

Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a pass on the call by statewide heavy highway construction and building trades leaders to bolster spending for highways,

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine announced that the city faces a $2.2-billion budget shortfall for FY2026 and a projected $10.4 billion gap for FY2027.

ALBANY—In her State-of-the-State address on Tues., Jan. 13, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new policies that would enhance affordability in housing, health care, childcare,

ELMSFORD, NY—President Trump last month directed the U.S. Attorney General and the DEA to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

MONTROSE, NY—Highway contractors and union officials have banded together this month as part of regional efforts to convince Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative officials

By Ed Day – When we talk about economic development, the most important measure of success is simple: good-paying and stable jobs that allow Rockland

GOSHEN—Multiple press outlets report that the developer of a proposed more than 3-million/sf Amazon fulfillment center in Slate Hill in Orange County has suffered a

ALBANY—The New York State Thruway Authority announced on Jan. 7 the launch of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), a system wide initiative to improve

With insurance claims (and costs) skyrocketing thanks to New York’s infamous scaffold law, it is more important than ever to be sure to understand the

TARRYTOWN, NY—A broad coalition of business, construction and labor organizations sent a letter to Gov. Hochul and members of the State Legislature on Jan. 5,

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Jan. 9 that more than $101 million in state funding has been awarded to support 25 projects across New

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY—The New York City Department of Environmental Protection reported recently the highest value watershed land purchase ever made to protect the city’s drinking

ALBANY—To close out 2025, Empire State Development announced on Dec. 30 that the Mid-Hudson region was awarded $53.1 million through a 2025 Regional Economic Development

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced that recently appointed Deputy County Executive Richard Wishnie will retire from county government at the end of January,

December 17, 2025 in Tarrytown, NY

Construction employers can often focus their safety efforts where hazards are most visible: equipment operation, electrical exposure, fall protection and lockout procedures. While those efforts

ALBANY—New York State will be providing approximately $2 billion in housing bonds and subsidies to 24 housing developments located in communities across New York State

NEW YORK—New York City officials announced that following a competitive procurement process, the New York City Economic Development Corp., on Dec. 30 conditionally selected Aurora-Primus—a

WASHINGTON—Earlier this month, the American Society of Civil Engineers submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Low bid news from around the state.

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law in Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A)

The New York Power Authority announced recently it had received a robust response to solicitations issued in October 2025 seeking potential host communities and development

Communities up and down the Hudson River hailed the recent passage and signing into law of the “Hudson River Protection Act,”

The developer of the giant Amazon fulfillment center in Slate Hill in Orange County suffered a setback in court last month

One year ago, on Jan. 5, congesting tolling gantries went live in the central business district of Manhattan to usher in a new era of

Zohran Mamdani announced on Jan. 1 the appointment of transportation leader Mike Flynn as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation

New York elected officials summarized on Dec. 30 the investments state taxpayers made over the course of 2025 to upgrade or rehabilitate statewide transportation infrastructure

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins officially signed the 2026 Westchester County Operating Budget

The $607-million project to build a massive Amazon fulfillment center in the Town of Wawayanda took another turn.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced late last week that the Village of Maybrook was awarded a $25.48-million FAST NY grant to upgrade the former

The Protect Our Power Coalition, a group of more than 30 labor and business organizations that oppose legislation that seeks to create a government-run power

TARRYTOWN, NY—For all the amount of money New York drivers shell out each year to pay for lousy roads and bridges, the state could build

YONKERS—On the same day that full casino licenses were recommended for the casino proposals in Queens and the Bronx, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano urged Gov.

SLATE HILL, NY—The project to develop a 3.2-million/sf Amazon fulfillment center here is once again facing a significant road block. The state-appointed monitor of the

NEW YORK—On Dec. 4, New York State released a Request for Proposals for the first phase of the Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project, seeking a developer to

MONTVALE, NJ—Carl E. Petrillo of Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc., and Todd T. Semonite, P.E., USACE (Ret.) of WSP USA, have been selected to receive the

As has been happenstance (and perhaps should be the start of a tradition), our December article provides good news about the dreaded Scaffold Law.

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed redefining key words in the Clean Water Act that would limit protections for wetlands.

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

The 2025 federal government shutdown, which stretched from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, became the longest shutdown in American history. According to the Brookings Institution,

By Marc Baez, Conor Eckert, John Ravitz and Ken Zebrowski. We represent hundreds of businesses and organizations across the Hudson Valley. Our members, large and

Thalle Industries has been a cornerstone of the New York contracting and construction landscape for four decades, evolving from a family-run supplier into a leading,

ALBANY—New York State announced the launch of New York’s new Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties (POWER UP) program that will offer grants

Electrical safety remains one of the most unforgiving challenges in the construction and utility sectors. The decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

NEW YORK—The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Monday that Rick Cotton will retire from the agency in January 2026. Cotton

EAST FISHKILL, NY— New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced on Dec. 4

TARRYTOWN, NY—Koby Greene, P.E., a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, was elected to the Board of Directors

MAMARONECK, NY—The Village of Mamaroneck announced on Nov. 24 a number of economic development initiatives it is pursuing to attract private investment, including rezoning sections

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are becoming indispensable for shaping a sustainable and responsible construction sector. ESG is a holistic approach to addressing climate

“Carpentry allows me to apply my love and aptitude for math in the field and on the job. My father worked in the trades and

Low bid news from around the state.

Following a year defined by extraordinary macroeconomic uncertainty, the U.S. commercial real estate sector is entering 2026 with renewed momentum

New York State officials announced on Dec. 5 a total of 30 awards valued at approximately $100 million through the Building Recreational Infrastructure

A broad alliance committed to securing timely reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs have united under the banner of “Move America Coalition”

If you work on highway, bridge or transit projects that include federal dollars – then you probably can’t remember a time without the Disadvantaged Business

The Village of Mamaroneck announced on Nov. 24 a number of economic development initiatives in its pursuit to attract private investment.