Daniel Prendergast -Natalie Musumeci -and Kate Parker - Fri July 14, 2017
FDNY Rushes to Scene of Falling Debris at Construction Site
A large piece of glass being installed on the 17th floor of a Midtown building came crashing down on the street below Wednesday, officials and witnesses said. The shipment of glass was being delivered to construction workers inside the 58th Street building between 7th and 8th Avenues by a massive elevator hoist-way on the side of the building when the shipment became wedged, workers said....
David Porter - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon July 10, 2017
NYC Commuters Brace for 'Summer of Hell'
NEW YORK (AP) A massive two-month repair project will launch July 10 at the country's busiest train station, temporarily exacerbating the daily commuting struggle during what New York's governor has predicted will be a "summer of hell."But it's only a stopgap measure against a root problem it won't solve: that one of the world's great cities increasingly seems unable to effectively transport its workforce....
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....
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....
Wed May 17, 2017
U.S. City Named Priciest Construction Market
New York City, long known for its high price of living, has now beat out Switzerland for the title of most expensive construction market, as well. According to a recent New York Post article, the city's average expenditures are at about $354 a foot....
Mon May 15, 2017
NYC Mayor Signs Bill Affecting DOT and Construction Safety Operations
Mayor Bill de Blasio today held public hearings for, and signed, fourteen pieces of legislation into lawIntro. 648-A requires landlords to post a record of bedbug infestations in their buildings and provide any tenant signing a lease with bedbug history; Intro....
