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ALBANY—State Senator John Sampson got to do most of the back room negotiating over the deficit package. Senator Malcolm Smith gets to go to... READ MORE»
At the start of my professional career, I worked for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and, like many, I found the federal government to be a source of both inspiration and frustration. It was frustrating because getting it in motion was like turning around a huge cruise ship (no, not the Titanic!). It was inspiring because when it did get moving it represented this entire great nation and could do amazing things.... READ MORE»
The Paterson administration has passed Washington, D.C., the collection plate for Moynihan Station.... READ MORE»
It’s official: The Paterson administration has passed Washington, D.C., the collection plate for Moynihan Station.... READ MORE»
Where, oh where, will President Obama spread billions in high-speed-rail... READ MORE»
In September 2008, Governor Paterson strode into a Friday luncheon of the New York Building Congress, and pledged he would succeed where the past three people with his job have failed: His administration would carry out the long-desired but ever-elusive plan to expand Pennsylvania Station. Now, with little heard on the topic since, it seems his administration has chartered a course forward on the beleaguered civic project known as Moynihan Station, with the only navigable... READ MORE»
ALBANY—Vice President Joe Biden will travel to suburban Clifton Park Thursday for an event to tout the effects of the federal stimulus package, according to a press... READ MORE»
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The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week posted its most recent numbers on state-by-state infrastructure spending in the federal stimulus package. The result: Money certainly doesn't get out the door quickly.... READ MORE»
The $800 billion federal stimulus package is only slowly starting to kick in, and we see the President pushing to accelerate job creation over the summer. The good news is that a recent study of green jobs by the Pew Charitable Trusts indicates that the Administration’s focus on sustainability is sound economics- and the government may very well be throwing its money in the right direction after all. According to the Pew... READ MORE»
NISKAYUNA—Flanked by government officials, including David Paterson, General Electric C.E.O. Jeff Immelt announced plans to build a $100 million battery manufacturing plant in the Capital Region. The new factory would make batteries developed using a nickel-sodium technology and could power hybrid cars, locomotives or other large equipment.... READ MORE»
NISKAYUNA—Flanked by government officials, including David Paterson, General Electric C.E.O. Jeff Immelt announced plans to build a $100 million battery manufacturing plant in the Capital... READ MORE»
ALBANY—Several Democrats in the State Senate are today sending a letter to David Paterson, calling on him to create an independent auditor to monitor the distribution of stimulus funds--and putting them on the same side as good-government groups and Senate Republicans who have already urged more tranp... READ MORE»
ALBANY—Several Democrats in the State Senate are today sending a letter to David Paterson, calling on him to create an independent auditor to monitor the distribution of stimulus funds--and putting them on the same side as good-government groups and Senate Republicans who have already urged more tranparency in the process. "In the event additional federal stimulus funds become available, New York State must have in place a system that proves we have invested taxpayer... READ MORE»
POUGHKEEPSIE—As Liz reported earlier, state Transportation Commissioner Astrid Glynn is resigning, effective in May. In an interview with the Times Union, Glynn said she is moving back to Boston to be closer to family. A staff member at the Department of Transportation told me the resignation came as a surprise. In a statement, David Paterson said, "I want to thank Commissioner Glynn for her service to the State of New York.... READ MORE»
