Office of Sen. Charles Schumer - Thu March 14, 2019
Bipartisan Federal Lands Package Grants Easement for Staten Island Seawall
Days after a visit to Staten Island, where he made the case for the swift passage of a federal lands package, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced that his push to allow the National Park Service (NPS) to grant an easement to New York City for access to land so they can perform maintenance and general operation of the Staten Island Seawall has just passed the Senate as part of a larger bipartisan federal lands package....
Associated Press - Mon March 04, 2019
Human Bones at Site Lead Archaeologists to Look for Answers
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) Archaeology work continues at an upstate New York construction site where the skeletal remains of several people have been found at what's believed to be a Revolutionary War burial ground....
AASHTO Journal - Mon March 04, 2019
New York Assembly Task Force Issues Infrastructure Report
On Jan. 28, a "task force" comprised of Republican state legislators issued a 33-page report regarding the condition and future outlook for New York's state transportation system — a report based on information gained from eight regional forums held by members of the Assembly Minority Conference throughout the fall last year....
Cub Cadet - Mon February 18, 2019
Cub Cadet Recognizes White's Farm Supply as Top-Performing Dealer
White's Farm Supply Inc., local dealer of Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment located in Canastota, N.Y., recently earned distinction as one of the top 65 Cub Cadet independent retailers in America for 2018....
Amtrak - Mon February 18, 2019
Amtrak Announces Agreement With New York's MTA Authority
The Amtrak Board of Directors has approved an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to advance two key proposed initiatives: Metro-North commuter rail service to and from New York Penn Station and Amtrak intercity passenger rail service to and from Long Island....
Associated Press - Thu February 14, 2019
The Latest: Amazon Ditches New York HQ Plans
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search. The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who were unhappy with the tax incentives Amazon was promised....
Five Star Equipment - Tue February 12, 2019
Five Star Equipment Completes Two Major Facility Investments
Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced the opening of the company's new facility in Orchard Park, N.Y., as well as the completion of the remodeling of its branch in Dunmore, Pa. The brand new facility in Orchard Park opened for business in mid-January following a year of construction....
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling - Tue February 05, 2019
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling Donates to American Cancer Society, Supports Nucor Steel
As part of the company's 2019 initiative to help organizations in need throughout Upstate New York, Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling has announced a $10,000 donation to the American Cancer Society....
Doosan - Mon February 04, 2019
Doosan Portable Power Names Hoffman Equipment An Authorized Distributor
Doosan Portable Power has named Hoffman Equipment as an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers and light compaction equipment throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 15, 2019
Old Tappan Zee Bridge Demolished
The old Tappan Zee bridge is no more after crews demolished it into the Hudson River the morning of January 15. The span was supposed to come down on January 12, but high winds caused crews to reschedule, NYup.com reported....
