New York News Updates

Business, Equipment

Kenworth Northeast-Albany Relocates Closer to Interstate 87

Kenworth Northeast Group Inc. announced it relocated its full-service Kenworth Northeast-Albany dealership 12 miles north to a new location in Halfmoon, N.Y., calling it a 鈥渕ajor upgrade.鈥

March 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Truckers Who Visited New York City Don鈥檛 Have to Self-Quarantine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance specifically for transportation and delivery workers operating in New York City.

March 27, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

New York Officials, Trucking Association Take Caution Amid COVID-19

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have teamed up to institute restrictions on social gathering places. Trucking Association of New York President Kendra Hems said it still is too early to tell what the restrictions鈥 impacts on the industry will be.

March 17, 2020
Business, Safety

N.Y. Auto Show Likely to Be Delayed to August Because of Virus

The annual New York auto show probably will be pushed back to August from April due to the coronavirus.

March 10, 2020
Government, Business

Andrew Cuomo Willing to Provide Information 鈥 With Limits 鈥 to Feds for Trusted Traveler Programs

New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has indicated a willingness to provide information to the federal government on individuals enrolling or renewing their applications for Trusted Traveler Programs, but remains adamant in his refusal to provide state Department of Motor Vehicles database information.

February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Unveils LR Electric Model for New York City Department of Sanitation

ALLENTOWN, Pa. 鈥 Mack Trucks on Jan. 9 unveiled its new LR Electric sanitation truck, a Class 8 vehicle it hopes will populate New York City鈥檚 fleet.

January 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

NYC Creeps Ahead on Congestion Fees, Raising Doubts on Deadline

Tolls on motorists entering midtown Manhattan promise to alter everyday life for millions of people in the most populous U.S. city. Yet with the fees slated to begin in a year, the panel empowered to set pricing and other policies has yet to be created.

December 27, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Conn. Rail Plan Would Cut Travel From New Haven to New York by 30 Minutes

Gov. Ned Lamont will call Nov. 7 for more than $4 billion in improvements for the Metro-North Railroad to cut travel times and alleviate traffic congestion in lower Fairfield County.

November 7, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Williams CEO Says Its Gas Pipe Can Help Cuomo鈥檚 NY Green Goals

A natural gas pipeline that has been held up by New York could help Gov. Andrew Cuomo meet his ambitious clean energy goals if he approves it, according to the developer behind the $1 billion project.

October 22, 2019
Government, Safety

TRIP Report Finds 10% of New York鈥檚 Bridges Are Structurally Deficient

Ten percent of New York state鈥檚 bridges are structurally deficient and continue to bear millions of vehicles per day, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

September 23, 2019