New York

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....

Wed May 31, 2017

Seawall Serves Double Purpose

A new seawall along Staten Island's southern coast will be a multiuse promenade that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says will support recreational and community activities on the island. The Democratic governor on Tuesday ceremonially signed into law about $151 million of state budget money for the project....

Fri May 26, 2017

New Law Requires Construction Supers on NYC Projects Above Three Stories

A measure that will require contractors to retain construction superintendents for all major projects at buildings over three stories is among the 14 pieces of legislation signed into law May 10 by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio....

Fri May 26, 2017

Amtrak Announces New York Penn Station Improvements

Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman announced a series of initiatives to strengthen railroad infrastructure and improve operations and preparedness at New York Penn Station, the nation's busiest rail station and transportation facility....

Fri May 26, 2017

NYC's Major Projects Have New Requirements

A measure that will require contractors to retain construction superintendents for all major projects at buildings over three stories is among the 14 pieces of legislation signed into law May 10 by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio....

Fri May 12, 2017

Rototilt Gives Genesee County Excavator Added Flexibility

The Genesee County Highway Department in western New York recently purchased a Hyundai 180W-9A 38,000-lb. wheeled excavator equipped with a Rototilt RT60 rotating coupling system from George & Swede Sales & Service, the Hyundai dealer of western New York State....

Tue May 23, 2017

Construction Kicks Off at McInnis Cement's Bronx Terminal Facility

Work is under way at McInnis Cement's New York terminal. The site in the South Bronx is part of McInnis' network of terminals, strategically located throughout the eastern portion of North America and chosen for their access to efficient waterways, as well as their proximity to the market to minimize truck miles to its customers....