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December 2020
December 30 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of 750-Mile Empire State Trail The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 29 Governor Cuomo Announces Initiatives to Electrify Transit Buses, Boosting Access to Clean Transportation and Building Healthier Communities The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 21 State Department of Transportation Announces Construction Has Begun on a $14.3 Million Project to Rehabilitate Astoria Boulevard Bridge Over eastbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Ramp in Queens
December 14 State Department Of Transportation Announces Bridge And Ramps Open Before Winter On The Taconic State Parkway At Pudding Street In Putnam Valley
December 10 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of More than $33 Million in Pavement Resurfacing Projects on Long Island The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 08 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete on Intersection Improvement Project in Town of Pomfret
December 08 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of I-84 Resurfacing Project in Dutchess and Putnam Counties The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 03 State Department Of Transportation Announces Completion Of Transportation Project To Enhance North Country Commerce
December 03 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $19 Million in Key Road and Intersection Improvement Projects in Central New York The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 03 State Department Of Transportation Announces Completion Of Transportation Project To Enhance North Country Commerce
December 03 Governor Cuomo Announces 1,779 Tickets Issued by State Police During "Operation Hardhat," Surpassing 2019's Total by Nearly 70 Percent The preceding external link opens a new browser window
December 03 State Department Of Transportation Announces Completion Of Transportation Project To Enhance North Country Commerce
December 01 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete at Park and Rides Along Taconic State Parkway, Dutchess County
November 2020
November 30 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete on Freemans Bridge Rehabilitation in Schenectady County
November 19 State Department of Transportation and Canal Corporation Announce Re-Opening of Erie Canal Lift Bridge in Spencerport, Monroe County on Friday, November 20
November 17 State Department of Transportation Announces Bridge Replacement Project Under Way Along Route 54 in Urbana, Steuben County
November 10 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $3.2 Million Salt Point Turnpike Bridge in Dutchess County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
November 10 State Department of Transportation Announces Completion of Higginsville Road Bridge Replacement in Oneida County
November 09 Governor Cuomo Announces New Efforts to Increase Highway Safety and Prevent Low-Bridge Strikes by Trucks The preceding external link opens a new browser window
November 08 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of New Intermodal Transportation Hub for Downtown Buffalo The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 2020
October 30 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreakings for Resiliency Projects at the Port Authority of Oswego and the Town of Irondequoit in Monroe County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 26 Governor Cuomo Announces Construction Beginning to Enhance Safety and Mobility on Staten Island Expressway The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 23 Governor Cuomo Announces $357 Million in New Pavement Renewal Projects The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 22 State Agencies Announce Key Milestone for Adirondack Rail Trail The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 16 Governor Cuomo Grows State's Artificial Reef Network with Addition of 16 Rail Cars to Atlantic Beach Reef The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 07 Governor Cuomo Announces Addition of 10 Electric Buses to Regional Transit Service Fleet in Rochester The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 07 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundreaking for New $8.4 Million Intermodal Ground Transportation Facility at Long Island MacArthur Airport The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 05 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $204 Million Project to Rehabilitate a Section of the Bruckner Expressway and Six Connecting Ramps in the Bronx The preceding external link opens a new browser window
October 03 Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Designating Portion of State Highway System in Nassau County as the "Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field Memorial Bridge" The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 2020
September 25 Governor Cuomo Announces Beginning of Construction on a $2.5 Million Resiliency Project in Jefferson County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 15 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of New York State Fair Orange Lot Access Improvement Project The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 15 State Department of Transportation, Nassau County Honor HELP Truck Operator Who Saved Motorist’s Life
September 15 Governor Cuomo Announces NY State Department of Transportation Waterfront Property in Ithaca Sold for $3.79 Million at Auction The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 14 New York State Agencies and Authorities Launch "Car Free for Climate" Campaign The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 08 Mayor Palmieri, Sculpture Space & Empire Recycling Announce Initiative to Honor Essential Workers The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 04 Governor Cuomo Announces New Bridge Carrying Route 33A Over Black Creek in Monroe County Opens in Time for Labor Day Weekend The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 04 Governor Cuomo Announces Major Construction Complete on Bridge and Roundabout Project in Livingston County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 03 Governor Cuomo Announces Landmark Flood Prevention Efforts to Protect Whitestown and Whitesboro Following 2019 Halloween Storm The preceding external link opens a new browser window
September 02 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Paving Projects Across Jefferson County to Improve Travel and Enhance Safety The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 2020
August 27 Governor Cuomo Announces 1,222 Tickets Already Issued by State Police in 2020 Under "Operation Hardhat," Exceeding Totals for All of 2019 The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 19 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 13 Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on Long Island The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 13 State Department of Transportation Announces $1.9 Million Sidewalk and Ramp Project Improving Connectivity in the Village of Bath, Steuben County
August 12 Governor Cuomo Announces Public Auction for 8-Acre Waterfront Property in Ithaca The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 07 New York State Department of State and Department of Transportation Announce Major Milestones in Resiliency Projects Along Lake Ontario Waterfront in Oswego The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 06 Governor Cuomo Announces Major Milestone in Construction of the Empire State Trail in Central New York The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 05 Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Speeding The preceding external link opens a new browser window
August 04 DEC Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Warren County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 2020
July 30 New York State Department of Transportation to Host Online Public Hearing on Plans to Improve Intersection of Route 146 and Lydius Street, Guilderland
July 29 State Department of Transportation Announces Start of Safety Enhancement Project on The Grand Central Parkway in Queens
July 24 Governor Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on Major Project to Renovate and Replace Bridges in Westchester County The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 21 Governor Cuomo Announces Largest Combined Solicitations for Renewable Energy Ever Issued in the U.S. to Combat Climate Change The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 16 Governor Cuomo Announces Nation-Leading Initiatives to Expand Electric Vehicle Use to Combat Climate Change The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 14 Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Work Zone Violations Across the State The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 13 Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Slow Down in Work Zones As New York Continues Reopening The preceding external link opens a new browser window
July 06 State Department of Transportation and Monroe County Sheriff's Office Announce Upcoming Crackdown on Work Zone Violations
July 03 New State Police – NYS Department of Transportation Facility Now Open in Champlain The preceding external link opens a new browser window
June 2020
June 15 Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Shared Bicycle and Pedestrian Path on Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge The preceding external link opens a new browser window
April 2020
April 01 New York State Encourages All New Yorkers to Complete the Census on National Census Day The preceding external link opens a new browser window
March 2020
March 20 DEC and NYSERDA Announce $24 Million in Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Support All-Electric Transit Buses in Environmental Justice Communities The preceding external link opens a new browser window
March 13 State Department of Transportation Announces $5.8 Million Completion of Two Resurfacing Projects on State Highways on Long Island
March 11 NYSDOT to Host Public Information Meeting for the NYS Route 10A Over Caroga Creek Bridge Project
March 06 State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $1.9 Million Bridge Replacement in the Town of Chili, Monroe County
March 06 State Department of Transportation to host open house on resurfacing project in North Syracuse, Onondaga County
February 2020
February 28 State Department of Transportation to Begin on $4.4 Million Shared Use Path at Bagg's Square in Utica
February 24 Governor Cuomo Announces $20 Million Available for Airport Modernization and Safety Enhancement Projects Across New York State The preceding external link opens a new browser window
February 21 Tractor Trailer Driver Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide in Death of DOT Worker Dennis "Matt" Howe
February 12 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete on $2.5 Million Project to Replace Route 97 Bridge in Sullivan County
February 11 State Department of Transportation Announces Open House Information Session on Future Intersection Improvements at Atlantic Avenue and Five Mile Line Road in the Town of Penfield, Monroe County
February 10 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete on $3 Million Pavement and Pedestrian Safety Project in the City of Rochester
February 07 NYSDOT to Host Open House February 11 on Proposed Union Road Safety Improvement Project, Town of Cheektowaga, Erie County
February 04 Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget The preceding external link opens a new browser window
February 04 Governor Cuomo Announces $14.2 Million to Assist Municipalities with Modernizing and Enhancing Public Transportation Services Statewide The preceding external link opens a new browser window
February 03 Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark Limousine Safety Reforms The preceding external link opens a new browser window
February 03 Taste NY Markets Offer Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts That Show Love For New York State’s Farmers The preceding external link opens a new browser window
January 2020
January 30 Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Increase Penalties on Vehicles That Violate Height and Weight Restriction Laws is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget The preceding external link opens a new browser window
January 30 State Department of Transportation Announces That Major Construction Is Complete on New Clifton Park Roundabout
January 28 Department of Transportation to Host Public Hearing on Ellicottville Bridge Replacement Project
January 28 NYSDOT Announces the Completion of Culvert Replacement in Town of Colesville, Broome County
January 28 State Department of Transportation Hosting Public Information Session Next Month to Highlight Route 390 Multi-Use Trail Proposal in Greece, Monroe County
January 24 State Department of Transportation Hosting Additional Open House Information Meeting in Pittsford Next Month to Highlight Proposed Transportation Projects, Including Route 31 Bridge Rehabilitation
January 23 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events The preceding external link opens a new browser window
January 15 NYSDOT Region 3 To Host Series of Open Houses on Onondaga Lake Parkway Safety Enhancement Project
January 14 New York State Department of Transportation Sets Jan. 28 Public Hearing on Proposed State Route 434 Greenway
January 14 NYSDOT Announces Completion of $3.9 Million Bridge Replacement on Route 38 in Tompkins County
January 13 State Begins Work on a Roundabout at I-587, State Route 32 and Albany Avenue in the City of Kingston, Ulster County
January 10 Governor Cuomo Announces State Assistance to the Town of Franklin Highway Department Following Devastating Fire The preceding external link opens a new browser window
January 09 State Department of Transportation Announces Major Construction Complete on $2.8 Million Bridge Replacement Project in Montour, Schuyler County
 

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