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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Check out our latest member news in the July 28 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ Today, we’re excited to share a segment on PIX11 News featuring our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura talking about re-opening the Gimbels Tunnel. Check it out! 🔗 Read here: mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Check out our latest member news in the July 7 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July from the Building Congress! A special thank you to our members & their 250,000+-strong workforce that continues to build a better nation for every American every day! Enjoy the holiday weekend!

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🚈 To unlock the full potential of the Interborough Express, we’re calling for the creation of an IBX Transit-Oriented Development Special District, a new planning framework that aligns housing, infrastructure, and transit from day one. 📊🔗: tr.ee/bZUQZc

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Check out our latest member news in the June 30 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ Today, we're highlighting our President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura and a dozen NYBC members making the @cityandstateny.bsky.social "Brooklyn Power 100" list! mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🚨 NEW REPORT: Featured in the @nytimes.com this morning, the New York Building Congress is calling for bold action to unlock the full potential of the Interborough Express. 🏙️🚆 📖📊 View the report here: buildingcongress.com/report/2025-...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

⚡ Big energy news for New York: Governor Hochul just put a gigawatt of clean, round-the-clock power on the state’s roadmap, according to @gothamist.com. 🔗 Read the article here: t.co/KgommPbBFi

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https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-wants-to-build-new-nuclear-plant-4-years-after-indian-point-closure

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Check out our latest member news in the June 23 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ Today, we're highlighting a @crainsnewyork.bsky.social story that cites our "Construction Outlook" report workforce data. mailchi.mp/buildingcong... www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🚗🛣️ The Building Congress just took our advocacy and industry leadership on the road! At the Transportation Infrastructure Summit in Philadelphia, our President & CEO Carlo Scissura joined a powerhouse panel exploring how NYC’s congestion pricing model can be a blueprint used across the country.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🏙️This morning, our President and CEO Carlo Scissura kicked off @commercialobserver.bsky.social's Infrastructure and Public Policy Forum at the CUNY Graduate Center.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🏙️📈 As @gregdavidonnyc.bsky.social reports in @thecity.nyc this morning, storefronts are reopening, office buildings are becoming homes, and new multifamily construction is picking up. Thanks to recent zoning changes and tax incentives, NYC is seeing real progress on long-stalled goals.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Check out our latest member news in the June 9 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🚇 The Hudson Tunnel Project is supporting more than 20,000 jobs and will create tens of thousands more by the time construction is finished. @GatewayProgNews’s new video shines a spotlight on the workers building this project. 👷👷‍♂️ Hear what they have to say here:

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

FORE! Register now for our Annual Golf Outing & Tennis Tournament on Monday, September 29. This event may be our most popular and is always a tough ticket, so secure your spot TODAY! For sponsorship opportunities or to make reservations click here: web.buildingcongress.com/events/2025-...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

🚧 We were thrilled to attend the Dyer Avenue Deck Over Groundbreaking this afternoon — marking the kickoff of an entirely new, world-class bus terminal! 🚌🌆 This bold project will reshape how people connect with NYC. Big applause to the Port Authority, @governor.ny.gov and all partners.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Grateful to have our Carlo Scissura included in @enrnews.bsky.social's story on congestion pricing carrying on. "NYers have seen the many benefits of this game-changing policy firsthand, & we look forward to the end of these lawsuits & a brighter future.” More here: www.enr.com/articles/608...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Check out our latest member news in the May 27 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A statement from our Prez/CEO Carlo A. Scissura, Esq. “Kathy Wylde has been a leader and a force for the entire New York region @partnership4nyc.bsky.social and she will be missed. Her leadership, advocacy strength and Brooklyn charm has kept the business community laser focused and prepared. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Today’s Member Monday includes a full recap of our Leadership Awards Luncheon last week, including a photo gallery that can be viewed here: photos.google.com/share/AF1Qip... And here’s the link to the rest of our member news for May 12 as well! mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

We're in @nydailynews.com today with an op-ed from our Prez/CEO Carlo A. Scissura. Esq. on the need to invest in health care to build a better NY. "Modern hospitals do more than just save lives, they attract top medical talent & position us as a global leader." www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/30/i...

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Invest in health care to invest in NYC’s future

When Beth Israel Hospital in Lower Manhattan closed its doors earlier this month, New Yorkers got a massive wake-up call. Across the country, major health care institutions have been grappling with…

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

"New York runs on transit! And the Building Congress is thrilled that the advocacy effort that our members and the entire industry undertook over the past months to fully fund the 2025-29 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Plan in the New York State budget have spurred just that ... 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Check out our latest member news in the April 28 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

From @rpa.org: The full Gateway Program would mean 46.1K new jobs on average, estimating $445B in economic benefits by 2060 (for both the tri-state and the US as a whole). The project is critical for our region and the entire Northeast Corridor. Read the full report here: rpa.org/work/reports...

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The Economic Promise of the Gateway Program

Over the period studied, 2023-2060, the full Gateway Program will generate close to $445 billion in economic benefits.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Check out our latest member news in the April 21 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Congestion pricing has been transforming New York City for the better for 100 days and counting. If you want just a sampling of reasons to support this innovative, nation-leading program, check out our list of 100 Reasons to Love Congestion Pricing: www.congestionpricingnow.org

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Congestion Pricing Now Coalition

Join the fight for congestion pricing now!

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Check out our latest member news in the April 14 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Check out our latest member news in the April 7 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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Member & Industry News for April 7

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Our charitable arm NY Building Foundation was invited by the New York City Fund for Public Schools to a special convening for funders of the Student Pathways program. The meeting highlighted achievements of the program & we heard first-hand the positive impact it's had on current students/alumni 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We were loud and proud at the @govkathyhochul.bsky.social congestion pricing rally this morning, joining dozens of other advocates in support of the game-changing program. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Check out our latest member news in the March 17 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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Member & Industry News for March 17

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Our statement from President & CEO Carlo Scissura on today's NYS legislature one-house budget release: “It is deeply disappointing that the @mta.info proposed 2025-29 Capital Plan is not fully funded in the one-house budget released today. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura is in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social today talking about the impact of tariffs on local construction and housing costs. "Having some sort of sense as to what's coming next is very critical," he said. Read the full story here: www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

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Tariffs likely to drive up local construction and housing costs, experts say

The Trump administration's new levies come at a time when New York is making a concerted effort to increase its housing supply.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Check out our latest member news in the March 3 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura spoke to Commercial Observer's Mark Hallum about how tariffs are affecting the building industry: "The reality is that there are still going to be things that are coming from overseas...that’s going to add significant dollars." More: commercialobserver.com/2025/02/trum...

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Trump’s Tariffs Would Upend Construction Material Costs, Industry Says

After several years of erratic market conditions, construction industry leaders are hoping Donald Trump is just bluffing on tariffs.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Check out our latest member news in the February 24 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Our statement from Prez/CEO Carlo A. Scissura, Esq. The withdrawal of federal support for congestion pricing is grossly shortsighted. This is especially true with the financial uncertainties facing the building industry right now – from lurking tariffs to the pausing of IIJA funding. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Check out our latest member news in the February 10 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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Member & Industry News for February 10

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We're in Albany for Joint Legislative Hearing/Transportation where MTA's Janno Lieber is now testifying. We'll deliver testimony later supporting full MTA Capital Plan funding, alt delivery & more. And here's our new op-ed in Crain's touting how congestion pricing is working for NY: bit.ly/4hPto7D

NYS Joint Legislative Hearing for Transportation in Albany

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

We signed onto this memo because congestion pricing is the key to a safer, cleaner, faster, stronger New York. We were saying that for years before it kicked off, and now we have overwhelming evidence it works EXACTLY as we thought it would (maybe better?!). Carveouts simply weaken a proven plan.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Check out our latest member news in the February 3 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We're all over New York's capital city on our 2025 Albany Delegation Trip! From our Welcome Lunch & Infrastructure Roundtable to meetings at the Capitol with Senators Bailey, Comrie, Gonzalez & Hoylman-Sigal, NYBC is shining a light on industry priorities. There's plenty more to come -- stay tuned!

The Building Congress hosts a transportation roundtable.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

With NY at a pivotal moment for development, we unveil our 2025 Policy Agenda today, outlining a bold vision for tackling challenges in infrastructure, housing, transportation, energy production, climate resilience, workforce development & more... 1/ buildingcongress.com/report/2025-...

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2025 Policy Agenda | New York Building Congress

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Our statement on today's NYS Exec Budget: “With a new administration in Washington, this year’s New York state budget is the most critical in generations. Gov. Hochul has delivered a plan that will make crucial investments in infrastructure, housing, energy, and economic/workforce development. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We've got a new national op-ed out today in Construction Dive ahead of next week's inauguration, and it's a message from our Prez/CEO Carlo A. Scissura, Esq. sent loud and clear to our elected leaders in Washington... 1/ www.constructiondive.com/news/we-need...

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We need another infrastructure law

Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A statement from NYBC President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura, Esq: "The Building Congress recognizes the Gateway Program as the most critical infrastructure project in the U.S. With no time to lose, the GDC Board of Directors absolutely knocked it out of the park by selecting Tom Prendergast as CEO. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

A statement from our Prez/CEO Carlo A. Scissura: “Our industry saw many wins in last year’s state budget, but there is still so much work to be done. Gov. Hochul’s forward-thinking State of the State address today aimed to deliver on some of that remaining work. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Check out our latest member news in the January 13 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Check out our latest member news in the January 6 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ This one includes press coverage of our statement celebrating the kickoff of congestion pricing! mailchi.mp/buildingcong...

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Member & Industry News for January 6

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

A statement from our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura on congestion pricing going live in Manhattan today: “Just a few hours ago, a switch was flipped, and New York took a quantum leap forward from the spark of energy created. 1/

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New York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

22 middle school students from Astoria NYCHA Houses in Queens & 13 middle school students from Stanley Avenue Preservation (Linden/Penn-Wortman Houses) in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood recently cut the ribbons on new community rooms, designed by/for young NYers. pix11.com/news/local-n... 1/

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