MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
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.
Under direction from Governor Andrew Cuomo, the State of New York began preparing its fleet Thursday for heavy rain and flooding, expected to continue through Friday.
A former New York state employee has pleaded guilty of using a government-issued credit card to buy parts for his personal vehicle.
An environmental group is urging New York State to use the $117 million it’s expected to receive from the Volkswagen diesel settlement to implement the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2006.
In preparation for New Year's Eve, the New York Police Department is enlisting the help of its Sanitation Department. For added security around Times Square, the city is deploying garbage trucks loaded with sand.