Lengthy Approval Process Remains Challenging for LI Builders – A Long Island Business News Article
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by John Caravella
3d ago
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by David Winzelberg , and was published to the Long Island Business News on March 11th, 2024. A panel of Long Island construction industry executives said the sector continues to be challenged by the area’s plodding entitlement process and rising insurance costs.  More than 225 people came to hear the panel at the event titled “Challenges in a Changing Construction Environment,” hosted by the Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University College of Business on Friday, March 8 at the Heritage ..read more
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Essential Provisions for Subcontractor Agreements
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by John Caravella
6d ago
When it comes to subcontractor agreements, there are numerous types of agreements that might be used and the fine print in these agreements can be crucial. Some documents, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 401 and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Form 640 serve as standard forms of agreement. However, subcontract agreements may also be drafted by contractors, subcontractors or architects. Regardless of the format or author of the agreement, the following typical and general provisions should be included in most subcontracts to avoid litigation over what th ..read more
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Construction Timeline Revealed for the Belmont Park Project – The Associated Press
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by John Caravella
1w ago
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by The Associated Press, and was published to the Long Island Business News on March 5th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here.  Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a construction timeline Monday that includes the $455 million project being fully completed by fall of that year, which could allow the Breeders’ Cup to return to the remade New York track as soon as ‘26, if not long af ..read more
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New York Grants will help Cities and Towns Rehabilitate Blighted Buildings – A Rochester Business Journal Article
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by John Caravella
3w ago
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Kevin Oklobzija Of The Rochester Business Journal, and was published to the Long Island Business News on 2/22/2024. To view the full article, please click here. New York State is making $60 million available to assist municipalities in efforts to transform blighted buildings into residential, commercial and mixed-used developments. The Restore New York grant program supports efforts to demolish and/or rehabilitate dilapidated structures as a way to revitalize downtowns and drive economic growth. “T ..read more
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Trade Group Reports Long Island Construction Employment Continues to Decline – A Long Island Business News Article
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by John Caravella
1M ago
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by David Winzelberg , and was published to the Long Island Business News on 2/9/2024. To view the full article, please click here. Construction employment on Long Island saw a year-over-year decrease for the seventh straight month in December, according to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America.  Nassau and Suffolk counties lost 4,500 construction jobs from Dec. 2022 to Dec. 2023, a 5 percent year-over-year drop, falling from 82,800 to 78,300, the AGCA reports.  T ..read more
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Press Release: Governor Hochul Announces Long Island Winners of Seventh Round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Second Round of NY Forward Program
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by John Caravella
1M ago
January 18, 2024 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Smithtown-Kings Park as the Long Island winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, receiving $10 million, as well as Brookhaven-North Bellport and Mineola as this year’s Long Island region NY Forward winners, receiving $4.5 million each. For Round 7 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, each of the state’s 10 economic development regions are being awarded $10 million, to make for a total state commitment of $100 million in funding and investments to help communities boost their economies by transforming d ..read more
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Gus Hadidi: On Long Island, Renewable Energy Storage will be as Critical as Creating It – a Long Island Business News Article
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by John Caravella
1M ago
LI Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by Gus Hadidi, and was published to the Long Island Business News on 1/11/2024. To view the full article, please click here. There is now a $650-million-dollar wind turbine blowing off the South Fork of Long Island. It is from the first of 12 turbines now sending 22 megawatts into the region’s power grid. When the other 10 turbines are online, the South Fork Wind Farm will be supplying 132 MW—enough electricity to power as many as 70,000 homes. Experts say much of it will be directed to the Hamptons, where electrical use ..read more
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Contractor Group Finds Long Island Construction Employment in Long Decline – A Long Island Business News Article
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by John Caravella
2M ago
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by David Winzelberg and was published to the Long Island Business News on January 4th, 2024. Construction employment on Long Island decreased for the sixth straight month in November, according to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America.  Nassau and Suffolk counties lost 4,000 construction jobs from November 2022 to November 2023, a 5 percent year-over-year drop, falling from 83,700 to 79,700, the AGCA reports.   The decline in construction jobs on Long Island ..read more
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The Holidays – Beautiful, but dangerous? Holiday Safety Tips
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by John Caravella
2M ago
When it comes to the holidays, we think of food, family and decorations, not necessarily holiday safety tips. Did it ever occur to you that decorations such as lights and candles could become dangerous? According to the ESFI, Electrical Safety Foundation International, damages from the holidays happen more than expected. Though holiday lights are traditional and festive, they should always be under close watch. Though the holiday season represents happiness and channeling positive energy for the New Year, unfortunate events can happen without expecting they will. Below are the most impor ..read more
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Enforcement of New York Arbitration Awards
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by John Caravella
3M ago
An arbitrator has ruled in your favor. What do you do now? In a perfect world, the other side would just pay you and be done with it, but we all know that this world is less than perfect, and you may find yourself having to enforce your arbitration award. Before you can avail yourself of the enforcement techniques that are provided by New York law, you’re going to have to follow some formalities. The following elements may be necessary for have your arbitration award ‘confirmed’ and seek collections. THE ARBITRATION AWARD MUST BE CONFIRMED BY THE COURT At the end of the arbitration, the arb ..read more
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