Governor Kathy Hochul

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$32.7M Rehabilitation Project at State Route 112 in Long Island Now Complete

7:30 am on November 13, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Improvements to a 1.7-mile stretch of State Route 112 in Suffolk County, Long Island are now complete. The $32.7 million project spans from Medford to Coram and includes wider travel lanes, new turning lanes at key intersections, pull-off areas for buses, new drains for stormwater runoff, and a landscaped median. Additional improvements include dedicated bike lanes in both directions, new sidewalks, curb ramps, reflective pavement markings, and crossing signals to enhance safety for pedestrians.

Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng (front) addresses members of the press at the WIllis Avenue LIRR station - Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York

Upgrades to the Willis Avenue Long Island Railroad Station in Mineola Now Complete

7:00 am on September 7, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Long Island Railroad’s Willis Avenue station in Mineola is now open following substantial upgrades to improve vehicular traffic flow and eliminate street-level train crossings. The upgrades include a roadway that passes underneath two new railroad bridges.

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Governor Hochul Announces $24 Million Energy Efficiency Pilot to Improve Affordable Housing Projects

7:30 am on September 3, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced a $24 million pilot program aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving overall energy performance of affordable housing developments in New York City. Participating agencies include New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

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