Mon June 26, 2017
N.Y. Dealer's GM Helps Create Poignant 9/11 Memorial
Along with the rest of America, Don Fiacco, general manager of Robert H. Finke & Sons in Selkirk, N.Y., was profoundly moved by 9/11 and the events that followed. Fiacco closely monitored the rescue operations, the ensuing military response, the site cleanup, and the construction of the new towers....
Fri June 23, 2017
Gov. Cuomo Orders Acceleration of Construction on Bridges and Tunnels
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has ordered an acceleration of the construction on MTA bridges and tunnels to mitigate the effects of additional vehicles on the road caused by Amtrak's emergency repair work this summer....
Fri June 23, 2017
Robert H. Finke & Sons Hosts Snap-On Tools of Triumph Tour
On June 8, Snap-On Tools made a pit stop at Robert H. Finke & Sons' Selkirk, N.Y., location for its “Triumph Tour.”Each year, Snap-On Tools puts together a road show with the cooperation of its partners that both educates and entertains Snap-On end users (the technicians in the garage, whether it be a car, truck or heavy equipment dealership, who spend their days keeping your equipment up and running.)At the Snap-On Tools of Triumph Tour, guests take a guided tour through two unique Snap-On garages....
Wed June 21, 2017
N.Y. State Poised to Adopt 'Buy American' Policy on Steel
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York may soon require state construction projects to use American steel. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a deal Tuesday that would require agencies to buy American-made iron and steel for projects like bridges, subways and new state buildings....
Tracey Porpora - Thu June 15, 2017
Inspector Finds Troubling Problem With NY Wheel's Legs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While the city Buildings Department has reported a minor issue with the legs of the NY Wheel, a source says the problem can potentially hinder the project. Construction of the future 630-foot high observation wheel in St....
Mon June 12, 2017
Riccelli-Northern Announces First NRMCA Green-Star Certified Plant in Central N.Y.
On March 29, 2017, Riccelli-Northern's Rome, N.Y., ready mix plant became only the 5th plant to be Green-Star Certified in upstate New York and the first in central New York. The NRMCA Green-Star Program of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has been designed as a means to support the efforts of the ready mixed concrete industry towards environmental excellence, through the recognition of the use of environmental management systems (EMS) as a tool for environmental benchmarking and continual improvement, and as a means to recognize those who adhere to essential principals of the environmental and sustainability movement of our industry....
Mon June 12, 2017
$14.7M in Improvements Comes to Central N.Y., Finger Lakes
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work is under way on $14.7 million in highway improvement projects across Central New York and in Seneca County in the Finger Lakes region. Projects include resurfacing 17 mi....
Mon June 12, 2017
Anchin Block & Anchin Names Winners of 2017 New York Construction Awards
Anchin Block & Anchin LLP, host of the annual New York Construction Awards, has announced this year's winners. The awards honor construction, architecture and engineering industry innovators, leaders and rising stars....
Cindy Riley - Fri June 09, 2017
One of Nation's Oldest Iron Rail Bridges to Be Replaced
In an effort to remove a longtime transportation bottleneck, crews in Genesee Falls and Portage, N.Y., are constructing a $71 million replacement for the historic Portageville Bridge in Letchworth State Park....
Fri June 02, 2017
When Will New Tappan Zee Bridge Open?
The new Tappan Zee Bridge still under construction over the Hudson River north of New York City is now fully drivable — several months from its official opening. Commuters will still have to wait for one of the new bridge's two parallel spans to officially open sometime in the fall, but The New York Times reports (http://nyti.ms/2skK4M8 ) the bridge can support the weight of large trucks driving across the new structure....
