April 01, 2010
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Confronting the Infrastructure Crisis

Confronting the Infrastructure Crisis

By JOHN JORDAN

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Where is Robert Moses when we need him?

Sure, we...

NYRIC: New York Roadway Improvement Coalition

NYRIC: New York Roadway Improvement Coalition

Congressional Reception

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
U.S. Capitol • Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON-Dozens of statewide construction executives and...

Contractors Sue NY Gov. Over Withheld Payments

By JOHN JORDAN

ALBANY – A coalition of the top four trade associations that represent the heavy construction industry in New York State filed suit on April 16 in New York State Supreme Court in Albany over Governor David Paterson’s recent decision to halt payment on hundreds of state road construction...

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NYSDOT to Motorists: Stay Alert for Work Zones

By JOHN JORDAN

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—New York State Department of Transportation Acting Region 8 Director William Gorton led a program on April 21 that commemorated National Work...

DUH vs. FACT

40 Years of Earth Day

On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s becoming clear that the waters of the world are being destroyed by...water. Presenting...

Lawmakers Urged Not to Divert User Fees

WASHINGTON—Any proceeds from a “carbon tax” on gasoline purchases should go directly toward improving the nation’s highway and public transportation systems, according to a group...

On the Record…

Some notable insights and highlights from conference participants at The Third Annual Infrastructure Crisis held at Iona College:

U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (keynote speaker)

“In the 21st...

Astorino Talks Budget Crunch to CIC Gathering

By JOHN JORDAN

TARRYTOWN, NY – Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino told the membership of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc....

Rockland County Bridge Closed for Repair Work

NEW CITY, NY—The Rockland County Highway Department announced on April 20 that Mayer Drive Bridge off Route 202 in Montebello was temporarily closed to traffic...

Gov., Legislature OK Partial Road Funding

On April 26, the New York State Legislature approved a fourth emergency budget bill extender that would include some provisions to allow contractors to be...

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