Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo - Mon November 02, 2020
New $126M Affordable Homes Project Ongoing in South Bronx, N.Y.
The start of construction on 1159 River Avenue, a $126 million development that will bring 245 homes to the South Bronx, was announced Oct. 30 by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The 19-story building will offer 148 apartments specifically for individuals and families who have previously been homeless, including those in need of supportive services....
Felling Trailers - Wed October 28, 2020
Equipment Procurement for N.Y. Municipality Simplified with Package Deal
The Town of Irondequoit, N.Y.'s Department of Public Works was looking to replace some antiquated fleet assets. To assist with the new assets' procurement, they looked to Nick Padulo, commercial and municipal account manager of Tracey Road Equipment in Rochester, N.Y....
Monroe Tractor - Mon October 19, 2020
Monroe Tractor Welcomes Scott Harriman, Emma Haven
Monroe Tractor has added two new employees to its Albany, N.Y., location. Scott Harriman as district sales manager and Emma Haven as product support representative. Harriman brings six years of owning his own construction business and 18 years of experience in multiple sectors of the construction industry....
Yimby - Thu October 15, 2020
New 39-Story Hotel in NYC's Chelsea Close to Topping Out
Construction is nearing the topping out point at 113 West 24th Street, a 39-story Marriott hotel in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. The new structure is designed by New York's Stonehill & Taylor Architects and developed by Lam Generation, itself a Manhattan firm that develops and constructs hotel properties throughout the city....
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....
