Thu July 20, 2017
Tesla Owner Gets Government Approval for Hyperloop Transit System
Tesla Inc. and SpaceX founder Elon Musk dropped a bombshell announcement July 20, tweeting that he has received "verbal government approval" to construct a Hyperloop transit system that would connect New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C....
Elizabeth Costigan - Tue July 18, 2017
New Education Center to Honor Singer's Legacy
The Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York City broke ground on July 17 on its new $23 million education center. The ceremony took place across the street from the landmarked Queens home, located at 34-56 107th St., where the famous jazz trumpeter once lived....
Fri July 14, 2017
Real Estate Associate Program Offers Classes to Multicultural Professionals
Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program), recognized nationwide as a leading educational diversity initiative that introduces multicultural professionals to commercial real estate (CRE), is returning to New York City this fall....
Fri July 14, 2017
Construction of Ferris Wheel on Staten Island Hits Snag
There's been a snag in the building of the giant Ferris wheel on Staten Island's waterfront. The Staten Island Advance says the project is now "indefinitely delayed" after its developer fired the design-build team working on the 60-story New York Wheel....
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....
