Best known for his Statue of Liberty lighting for its 1980s restoration, the innovator personally contributed to more than 2,500 projects in 60 countries during his career.
Electron Hydro LLC and its chief operating officer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project, and face a record state penalty for an environmental crime.
The U.S. Commerce Dept. launched first funding opportunity for semiconductor chip producers seeking to build, expand or modernize plants using money from the Chips and Science Act.
Jo Ann Macrina, a former city water commissioner, will serve a 4.5-prison term, while a former PRAD Group executive also faces criminal charges related to accusations of bribing officials.
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says as federal financial incentives for semiconductor production become available, project workers are in short supply, but builders say credits don't fully support their development
