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Multi-Million Dollar Venture Industry Spending to Transform NYC Block Reaches Highest Level Since 2008 Construction spending climbed in May to the highest level since October 2008, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that those spending gains could be at risk unless all levels of government strengthen programs to develop the construction workforce. “There were solid monthly and year-over-year gains in May for all major construction categories — private nonresidential, residential and public,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The private segments appear poised to maintain growth throughout the year. But contractors increasingly report difficulty in finding workers with the right skills to construct large and complex projects.” Construction spending in May totaled $1.036 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, 0.8 percent higher than
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Hosts Grand Opening…30
Cog Railway Breaks the Mold…54
Workers lower a 12 in. (30.5 cm) pipe on W. 175 Street between Broadway and Ft. Washington Avenue.
By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
Contractors Reap Benefits From Recycled Asphalt…97
Table of Contents ............4 Wheel Loaders, Tool Carriers & Attachments Section ......................71-96 Paving Section ........97-111 Business Calendar ......112 Parts Section ................126 Auction Section....130-141 Advertisers Index ........142
A multi-million dollar joint-project financed by the New York City Department of Transportation and the NYC Department of Design will see the construction of the Plaza De Las Americas in Washington Heights (the Bronx) by July/August. The work will transform a block of W. 175th Street into 14,000-sq.-ft. of pedestrian space. The goal is to “create a permanent focal point — a town square or plaza — for the Washington Heights community,” according to a press release. “The dynamic paving design references the style found in many town squares of the Caribbean, Central and South America. La Plaza was specifically designed to enhance the market. For the first time ever, market vendors will be able to access electrical power and water for their booths. La Plaza will also feature trees, pedestrian scale lighting, an information kiosk, benches, café tables and chairs, and an artwork fountain by artist Ester Partegás that celebrates the plurality and richness of cultures that make up La Plaza.” Community input was sought brings together safe see PLAZA page 118
see SPENDING page 141
Medico Employee Continues Legacy of Honesty, Dedication Manganaro, 90, Has Worked for Medico Industries for 77 Years By Tony Callaio SPECIAL TO CEG
In 1938, oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia, Howard Hughes set a new record by completing a 91-hour airplane flight around the world, and Nick Manganaro, of Pittston, began a 77-year career at Medico Electric Motor Company that continues today at Medico Industries, Inc. At 90, Nick still dons his Medico Industries uniform and hat and heads off to work at the plant on Route 315 in Plains Township seven days a week. He’s been see MANGANARO page 132
Pittston Dispatch photo
Tom Medico (L), president of Medico Industries, stands next to longtime employee Nick Manganaro, who has been working for the Medico family for 77 years.