Five regions of New York, but not NYC, open nonessential construction sites on May 15; all New Jersey projects will restart on May 18, with all public permit approvals now extended.
Manhattan district attorney admits evidence handling mishaps in case of Henry Chlupsa and vacates his November conviction on lesser bribery and corruption charges.
CEO Lorraine Grillo hasn't "missed an opening day in 10 years," she says. The executive, also head of NYC's design-construction agency, says a major Manhattan storm protection project will start in September.
Ray Kenny, 69, was tapped in 2019 to boost NJT operations, including positive train control deadline; line confirms that CEO Kevin Corbett is on home quarantine after positive test.
Firms large and small in New York and New Jersey, and even individuals, produce plastic face shields to help augment dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment for health care workers.
As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy has to shut more projects, but exempts critical infrastructure, utility, medical, and emergency projects with stricter safety; fines of up to $1000 could be imposed.
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