Office of the Governor of New York - Fri October 05, 2018
Gov. Cuomo Announces $13B Plan to Transform JFK Into a World-Class 21st Century Airport
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an historic $13 billion plan to transform John F. Kennedy International Airport into a modern 21st century airport anchored by two new world-class international terminal complexes on the airport's north and south sides....
Associated Press - Tue October 02, 2018
New York Finally Corrects Misspelling of Verrazzano Bridge
NEW YORK (AP) — A mistake that caused the name of New York City's Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to be misspelled for more than 50 years has finally been corrected. On Oct. 1, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill adding a second letter 'Z' to the name of the country's longest suspension bridge, which links Brooklyn with Staten Island....
Pine Bush Equipment Company - Mon October 01, 2018
Tompkins Excavating — Family Company From Putnam Valley, N.Y., Achieves Success With Commercial, Residential Projects
As a high school student, Mark Tompkins cut lawns to earn spending money and save for college. At the time, he envisioned spending his future career in a much different field. “I graduated from high school thinking I was going to be a chiropractor,” recalled Mark, who is secretary of Tompkins Excavating....
Associated Press - Mon October 01, 2018
Albany Airport, Highway Connector Road Due for $92M Upgrade
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Albany International Airport and the roadway that connects it to nearby highways will get a $92 million upgrade. State officials announced the funding on Aug. 14. Of the total, $42 million will pay for a new, expanded parking garage as well as interior amenities such as new flooring and lighting and better internet service....
CEG - Mon October 01, 2018
H.O. Penn, SITECH Host Open House in Holtsville, New York
On Sept. 11, H.O. Penn Machinery Company Inc. and SITECH Metro Northeast hosted an open house at its Holtsville, N.Y., branch location. The event highlighted how H.O. Penn's and SITECH's numerous offerings improve their customers' business....
Office of Senator Griffo - Mon October 01, 2018
Griffo Secures Funds to Enhance Safety, Repair Buildings
State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, announced that he has secured $450,000 in funding for several projects in Rome. The funding will be broken down as follows:$250,000 for capital improvements at the Rome train station, which suffered severe damage when the ceiling collapsed recently....
New York Women's Chamber of Commerce - Wed September 19, 2018
New York Women's Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Women of Excellence 2018
It was a dual celebration and double cause for applause. On Sept. 14, The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC) honored the accomplishments of 10 remarkable women and those who support them at its annual Women of Excellence awards ceremony, then cheered the NYWCC's own milestone moment: its 'Sweet 16' anniversary....
Office of Mayor de Blasio - Mon September 17, 2018
NYC Eyes Governors Island Transformation
The de Blasio Administration officially initiated the public review process for a rezoning of the southern half of Governors Island. This effort has the potential to unlock up to 4.5 million sq. ft. of commercial, academic, cultural and institutional development that would complement and financially sustain the Island's popular park, public programming and cultural amenities....
Office of Governor Cuomo - Mon September 17, 2018
Officials Break Ground on Historic LIRR Third Track
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Long Island Rail Road is breaking ground on the historic Third Track. The $2.6 billion expansion effort includes 50 projects to modernize 9.8 mi. along the congested Main Line of the LIRR between Floral Park and Hicksville....
Office of the Governor of New York - Mon September 17, 2018
Construction Begins on $10.7M Cohoes Boulevard Project
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work would begin in August on a $10.7 million project to convert Route 787 in Cohoes, Albany County, into a boulevard, creating a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly gateway to the Spindle City....
