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.

The project to develop a massive Amazon fulfillment center here is once again facing a significant road block.

CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, the Location Board approved by a 5-0 vote the proposals by Hard Rock Metropolitan Park at Willets Point, Queens, Resorts

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress today announced that Adam Bosch, its president and CEO since 2022, will resign from his role at the end of

The New York State Department of Transportation announced last week that Julianne Fuda, P.E. has been appointed Regional Director for the Hudson Valley.

A vast array of building and construction projects, ranging from recreation centers, clean energy systems, libraries, and infrastructure, are included in two new agreements announced

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association hailed the proposed changes to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

In the latest national survey of the construction industry, nearly half of construction firms cite labor quality as their single most important problem.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has proposed a record $45-billion 2026–2035 Capital Plan

New York State Sen. Peter Harckham urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to “hold the line” and protect funding for state water infrastructure projects to at least

WHITE PLAINS—More than 120 construction and building industry executives were on hand for the CIC-BCA Fall Membership Meeting on Oct. 15 held at the Sonesta

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted his $2.5-billion 2026 Operating Budget to the County Board of Legislators on Nov. 7 that calls for an

ALBANY—The New York State Dormitory Authority issued a Request for Qualifications on Nov. 4 for what will be a Design/Build project for the design and

NEW WINDSOR, NY—Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress’ Center for Housing Solutions released its Q3 2025 Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report on Oct. 28. The

ALBANY—Key findings of a new report show that tariffs are imposing an effective 21% tax on imported goods and costing New York families an estimated

As most of you undoubtedly know, “No Damages for Delay” clauses are commonplace in construction contracts. However, prior to 1986, New York courts often did

CHICAGO—As the economy enters the final months of 2025, a sobering report on the state of the national jobs market cites data indicating large-scale jobs

NEW WINDSOR, NY—Defying seemingly insurmountable odds for what may in fact become the largest private industrial development project in Orange County history, the Amazon fulfillment

ALBANY—New York State Department of Transportation announced late last month the release of new renderings of the current design options for the project to replace

As 2025 draws to a close, construction companies face a valuable opportunity to strengthen their financial position through proactive year-end tax planning. Strategic attention to

The recent OSHA Review Commission decision involving Pettengill Family Restoration, LLC offers an instructive reminder for every construction company that relies on subcontractors or independent

TARRYTOWN, NY—Senior Vice President and General Manager for Skanska USA Civil Keith Chouinard, who is responsible for overseeing all major construction projects across the Northeast

SUFFERN, NY—Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Tarrytown, NY announced not to move forward with a project valued at approximately $139 million to renovate the former Avon

ALBANY—New York announced late last month that the New York State Department of Transportation will be adding two important paving projects to its Hudson Valley

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Oct. 20 the completion of a $36.6-million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Orange County.

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Nov. 4 that work was complete on an $11.4-million project to reconfigure the intersection of State Route 376 (also

Montesano Bros., Inc., was built on grit, family and opportunity. In the mid-1970s, when work was scarce, co-founder Frank Montesano Sr. decided to take a

Low bid news from around the state.

New York State officials announced on Nov. 10 a total of $61 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to advance eight stormwater infrastructure projects

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced “a landmark agreement to modernize the process to secure and protect critical

The town here in Orange County called in state and local officials to celebrate the start of the $109-million clean water infrastructure project,

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Tarrytown, NY, will not move forward with a nearly $140 million renovation to the former Avon Products facility here in Rockland

New York State Department of Transportation released new renderings of the current design options for the project to replace or rehabilitate five bridges along the

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved on Oct. 31 the $1.5-billion purchase of 378 new R268 subway cars from Kawasaki Rail Car Inc.

New York State officials announced on Oct. 30 a total of $135 million in funding for water infrastructure projects

New York announced on Oct. 27 the launch of the Housing Acceleration Fund, a $215-million first-of-its kind program

Westchester County Department of Public Works has advertised in the latest Westworks publication a total of five road, bridge and infrastructure projects

The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) announced last week the promotion of veteran union leader Anthony Villa as one of two regional

One day after the developer secured all approvals from the Town of Wawayanda Planning Board for its 3.2-million/sf Amazon fulfillment center in Slate Hill, the

The 3.2-million/sf Amazon distribution facility project that was considered dead by many observers a few months ago, is alive and well and secured critical height

Today the governor announced an “unprecedented investment” that will fund 185 new paving projects throughout the state

The Westchester County Board of Legislators received the proposed 2026 Capital Budget for consideration from Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins on Oct. 15.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. announced on Oct. 17 the county would be withholding entering into a PILOT

Westchester Medical Center held a topping off ceremony on Oct. 17 for its new $220-million, state-of-the-art Brenda Fareri Pavilion on its Grasslands campus here.

New York State officials announced on Oct. 20 the completion of a $36.6-million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Orange County.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 15)—With the Federal government shutdown now headed into its third week, the Trump administration’s battle with Democrats in Congress for not complying

WEST HARRISON, NY—The long-sought public works project—one that has been mired in false starts, court mandates and litigation for more than 20 years—finally broke ground

YONKERS, NY—In a stunning announcement, MGM Yonkers Inc. announced on Oct. 14 that it was withdrawing its application for a full commercial casino license at

MONTROSE, NY—A gathering of state lawmakers, union labor officials and the contracting community are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a brownfield prevailing wage

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—The New York State Department of Transportation has reported that the “NYS Route 17 Mobility and Access Improvements Project study” also known as the

In today’s highly technological world, computer-generated documents are still subject to the limitations of the human/keyboard interface, which limitations are manifested by the typographical error.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation has removed sex and race as criteria for automatic certification in its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, according to an interim

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from the realm of science fiction into everyday reality. From self-driving cars to smart assistants like Alexa,

SLATE HILL, NY—The vote by the Town of Wawayanda Planning Board that will determine the fate of an estimated $607-million Amazon distribution center has been

Celebrating 80 Years of transforming infrastructure and paving the way for economic growth

TARRYTOWN, NY — The annual CIC Softball Classic took place on Friday, September 12, under perfect sunny skies, bringing together two spirited teams — the

The recent decision in Secretary of Labor v. Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services, LLC offers important insight for construction firms navigating the fine line between assumed

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) represents the most comprehensive overhaul of U.S. tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This

When a Highway Emergency Unfolded,
East Coast Industrial Services Got the Call.

NEW YORK—MPA Delivery Partners, the joint venture of Mace, Parsons Corporation and Arcadis, announced on Sept. 30 that the team was awarded a $665-million, 4.5-year

WASHINGTON—Anthony “Tony” D. Fassino, group president of Construction Industries at Caterpillar Inc., has been elected 2025-2026 chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association

Low bid news from around the state.

In a stunning announcement, MGM Yonkers Inc. announced on Oct. 14 that it was withdrawing its application

The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation announced on Sept. 24 that it has been awarded $1,070,000 through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s

The New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use voted on Oct. 9 to approve the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation on Oct. 9 for the construction of 160 affordable rental units

Thalle Industries announced on Oct. 14 it had named Christopher Campanaro as its new Chief Operating Officer.

MGM Resorts International withdrew its commercial casino-license application from the New York Gaming Commission and Gaming Facility Location Board

The Trump administration’s decision to hold funding on two major NYC area projects—

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced today that a Request for Proposals has been issued for the redesign of the main terminal building at Westchester

The New York State Department of Transportation has reported that the “NYS Route 17 Mobility and Access Improvements Project study” also known as the Route

The New York State Department of Transportation recently announced the selection of four apparent low bidders in the New York City and Hudson Valley counties.