MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
New York State is offering $3 million in state funds to help municipalities purchase zero-emission vehicles and install related infrastructure.
New York State is offering funding to commercial and government fleets to purchase electric, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas, and propane vehicles.
The NYPD began using horse-drawn police wagons in the later part of the 19th Century to move police forces from place to place.
Municipalities and rural electric cooperative utilities can apply for zero-interest financing to purchase electric vehicles or charging infrastructure.
With snow and rain forecasted over the weekend, three states prepared their truck fleets to respond and clear roads quickly and efficiently.
The State of New York has launched an unmanned aerial system program for its state police. The first four drones will be put into service this month, and by April 2018, an additional 14 aerial drones will be deployed.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will deploy new emergency utility crews to Puerto Rico on Nov. 4 to restore power following Hurricane Maria.
The New York State Thruway Authority will install enhanced GPS units across its fleet of 235 heavy-duty plows. The purchase will allow for real-time monitoring during plowing operations.
The State of New York is offering $2.2 million in rebates for municipalities to purchase or lease electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for fleet use, or for installation of public recharging or refueling infrastructure.
The new helicopter will be used for state business and will be available to transport N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo when needed.