Steiner Studios: Success of New York’s TV Industry has Soundstage Owners Scrambling for Space
Sarah Jessica Parker began work in February 2015 on the pilot episode of Divorce, her first series since starring in the smash hit Sex and the City, which ran for six seasons on HBO, led to two motion pictures and inspired a bus tour throughout the city that still sells out to die-hard fans 12 years after the show ended. Though Divorce, which premiered Oct. 9, was among the most highly anticipated shows of 2016, Parker’s ...
Steiner Studios: Success of New York’s TV Industry has Soundstage Owners Scrambling for Space
Sarah Jessica Parker began work in February 2015 on the pilot episode of Divorce, her first series since starring in the smash hit Sex and the City, which ran for six seasons on HBO, led to two motion pictures and inspired a bus tour throughout the city that still sells out to die-hard fans 12 years after the show ended. Though Divorce, which premiered Oct. 9, was among the most highly anticipated shows of 2016, Parker’s ...
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Expanded Design-build Law is Overdue in New York
Poor road conditions and traffic congestion cost motorists about $6.3 billion statewide, or an average of $694 per driver, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ report card on New York’s infrastructure. Of the state’s 17,000 bridges, most were built in the 20th century and over 50% are more than 75 years old. Nationwide, the average age of a bridge is 42 years. The typical New York City area commuter wastes ...
Poor road conditions and traffic congestion cost motorists about $6.3 billion statewide, or an average of $694 per driver, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ report card on New York’s infrastructure. Of the state’s 17,000 bridges, most were built in the 20th century and over 50% are more than 75 years old. Nationwide, the average age of a bridge is 42 years. The typical New York City area commuter wastes ...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal of First-in-the-nation Cybersecurity Regulation to Protect Consumers and Financial Institutions
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a new first-in-the-nation regulation has been proposed to protect New York State from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks. The regulation requires banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions regulated by the State Department of Financial Services to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect consumers and ensure the safety ...
Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal of First-in-the-nation Cybersecurity Regulation to Protect Consumers and Financial Institutions
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a new first-in-the-nation regulation has been proposed to protect New York State from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks. The regulation requires banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions regulated by the State Department of Financial Services to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect consumers and ensure the safety ...
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Governor Cuomo Announces $3 Million Available to Municipalities for Zero-emission Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3 million in available funding for municipalities in New York to advance the purchase or lease of Zero Emission Vehicles such as battery electric and hydrogen vehicles. The rebates will be provided through the record $300 million Environmental Protection Fund investment in FY 2017 State Budget, and will help New York meet its commitments under the Multi-State ...
Governor Cuomo Announces $3 Million Available to Municipalities for Zero-emission Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3 million in available funding for municipalities in New York to advance the purchase or lease of Zero Emission Vehicles such as battery electric and hydrogen vehicles. The rebates will be provided through the record $300 million Environmental Protection Fund investment in FY 2017 State Budget, and will help New York meet its commitments under the Multi-State ...
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Watch: Empire Outlets Construction Progresses
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than a year into the construction process, Empire Outlets is starting to take shape. Within the next few weeks, the outlets’ developer, BFC partners, will be putting the finishing touches on underground infrastructure, and pouring concrete to form the foundation of New York City’s first outlet mall. “We’ve poured several yards of concrete onsite. Next weekend we are having a 2,400-cubic-yard ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than a year into the construction process, Empire Outlets is starting to take shape. Within the next few weeks, the outlets’ developer, BFC partners, will be putting the finishing touches on underground infrastructure, and pouring concrete to form the foundation of New York City’s first outlet mall. “We’ve poured several yards of concrete onsite. Next weekend we are having a 2,400-cubic-yard ...
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Department of Labor Announces Senate Confirmation of Commissioner Reardon
The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by the New York State Senate. “My highest priorities as Commissioner will be to continue the great work and momentum of the Governor, the Department of Labor, and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Reardon ...
Department of Labor Announces Senate Confirmation of Commissioner Reardon
The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by the New York State Senate. “My highest priorities as Commissioner will be to continue the great work and momentum of the Governor, the Department of Labor, and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Reardon ...
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Maria T. Vullo Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated ...
Maria T. Vullo Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated ...
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Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds commonsense provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces ...
Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds commonsense provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces ...
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NYPA Completes Electric Grid Project to Improve Reliability and Bring More Renewable Energy Downstate
MARCY—The New York Power Authority and New York State Electric & Gas today announced the completion of a $120 million transmission project that will enable more electricity from renewable sources to flow from upstate to meet energy demand in more-populated downstate regions without having to build new power lines. The project, known as the Marcy South Series Compensation Project, is also a cornerstone ...
NYPA Completes Electric Grid Project to Improve Reliability and Bring More Renewable Energy Downstate
MARCY—The New York Power Authority and New York State Electric & Gas today announced the completion of a $120 million transmission project that will enable more electricity from renewable sources to flow from upstate to meet energy demand in more-populated downstate regions without having to build new power lines. The project, known as the Marcy South Series Compensation Project, is also a cornerstone ...
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