Skip to content

PLAs Will Kneecap SUNY/CUNY Innovation

PLAs Will Kneecap SUNY/CUNY Innovation On Tuesday, Governor Hochul delivered her FY-25 Budget Address. As we continue to sift through her proposals, we’re pleased to see her plan to allocate $2.4 Billion for SUNY and CUNY projects. This funding is crucial and will significantly benefit institutions such as the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Fredonia…

Read More

Builders, affordable housing groups demand repeal of N.Y. Scaffold Law this session

Builders, affordable housing groups demand repeal of N.Y. Scaffold Law this session Builders, contractors and New York affordable housing experts Wednesday could not name a housing proposal in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State they disliked, but said they will push for additional policy changes to improve supply across the state, including repealing the…

Read More

State of the State: Responses to Governorā€™s Speech

State of the State: Responses to Governorā€™s Speech Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Tuesday, which was followed by responses from politicians and numerous education, business and other organizations. Click here for full story: State of the State: Responses to Governor’s Speech – Huntington Now | Huntington, NY Local News Categories…

Read More

Westside News: Buildersā€™ association comments on start of legislation session

Westside News: Buildersā€™ association comments on start of legislation session Our chief concern continues to be the utilization of Project Labor Agreements and the application of prevailing wages to private work. Both items do nothing more than steer contracts to preferred constituents and make New York less affordable for all of us.” – Brian Sampson,…

Read More

New York’s Construction Policy Environment Worst in Nation, Says ABC

New York’s Construction Policy Environment Worst in Nation, Says ABC [New York]Ā Dec. 7thā€”Associated Builders and Contractors has released its ninth annualĀ Merit Shop Scorecard, announcing that New York has THE WORST public policy environment for merit shop construction contractors. Ranking 51 out of 51, New York rated the lowest based on state laws, policies, and programs…

Read More

NYS Reopens Bidding For Offshore Wind Projects Amid Cost Concerns

NYS Reopens Bidding For Offshore Wind Projects Amid Cost Concerns After renewable energy developers threatened to stop building billions of dollars of offshore wind energy projects due to the high construction cost, the governor and NYSERDA issued a new RFP allowing developers to rebid the projects. The rebidding process starts Thursday, November 30th. “We strongly…

Read More

ABC Reacts: Gov. Hochul Signs 3 Affordable Housing Bills

ABC Reacts: Gov. Hochul Signs 3 Affordable Housing Bills The following statement is attributed to Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson Reacting to Gov. Hochul’s Signature of Three Affordable Housing Bills: “We support the new J-51 tax incentive that will help property owners navigate the high construction costs in New York…

Read More

Statement on Gov. Hochul Hunts Point Access Press Conference

Statement on Gov. Hochul Hunts Point Access Press Conference Today, at a press conference in the Bronx, Governor Hochul announced funding for the final stage of the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project. We agree with the goal behind the project and applaud the health and quality of life benefits it will bring to the…

Read More