Empire Crane Company - Thu October 15, 2020
WestRock Solvay Mill Turns to Empire Crane, Broderson
The team at WestRock Solvay Mill needed more lifting capacity than what their 1999 Broderson IC-80 could offer. After looking at other brands, they found that only Broderson offered the lifting capacity they need in the small footprint they require....
The Architect's Newspaper - Wed October 14, 2020
Uniquely Designed Park Arising from NYC's Hudson River
New York Harbor, where the mighty Hudson River empties into the Atlantic, is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. It is at the same time a highly engineered environment. Drawing on both these facets — the natural and the man-made — is Little Island, where a former industrial jetty is being transformed into a futuristic and idyllic public parkland, at a cost of $250 million....
Manitowoc - Tue October 13, 2020
Grove GMK5250L Helps 24/7 Lifting Stay True to Its Name
New York City has some of the most challenging restrictions on moving heavy. So to move a 130,000-plus lbs, five-axle mobile crane through the busy streets of Manhattan is a challenge. Crane companies working in the metropolis need to combine real skill with a lot of patience in dealing with physical and regulatory constraints imposed by the city....
Newsday - Mon October 12, 2020
N.Y. Islanders' $1B UBS Arena at Belmont Park Taking Shape
At Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., the evidence that the New York Islanders' new $1 billion arena is taking shape is everywhere. A brick-and-tile facade is attached to most of the structure's exterior....
New York Yimby - Wed October 07, 2020
Renderings Reveal New Building, Church Restoration in The Bronx
The New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will soon review proposals to construct a new nine-story residential building on the campus of St. James Church Fordham in The Bronx. The scope of work also includes the restoration of the church's aging façade and modifications to the building's internal organization....
Five Star Equipment - Wed October 07, 2020
Dave Kreis Joins Five Star Equipment as GM of Syracuse, Kirkwood Locations
Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced that construction equipment industry veteran Dave Kreis of Syracuse has joined the Five Star Equipment team as the company's general manager, Syracuse and Kirkwood, N.Y., branches....
Staten Island Advance - Tue October 06, 2020
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Begins Clean Construction Program
Construction projects at area airports and crossings are about to get more eco-friendly. On Sept. 22, in honor of Climate Week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the implementation of the agency's Clean Construction Program, which is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions on agency projects....
CEG - Thu September 24, 2020
Tracey Road Equipment Takes On KPI-JCI, Astec Mobile Screens Line
Jerry Tracey, president of Tracey Road Equipment, announced his company has been named the exclusive dealer of KPI-JCI aggregate equipment and Astec Mobile Screens for all of New York State (excluding the New York metropolitan area)....
Yimby - Mon September 21, 2020
New 21-Story Mixed-Use Office Tower Planned for Long Island City
Manhattan, N.Y.-based RXR Realty recently commissioned an Environmental Assessment Statement to facilitate the construction of a 21-story mixed-use office tower in Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. Located at 42-11 9th St., within the Long Island City Industrial Business Zone, the proposed development requires two critical zoning changes for construction to break ground, YIMBY reported Sept....
WROC - Wed September 02, 2020
Roundabout in Victor, N.Y., Now Expected to Open in October
Adjustments to construction plans on a traffic circle in the upstate New York town of Victor mean the road won't reopen until at least October, according to New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) officials....
