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5 Charts That Track Economic Recovery in the U.S. 

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Find out how restaurants, hotels, air travel, home sales, and mobility are faring. Even the battered air travel industry has seen some slight growth in passengers, indicating that the worst might be over for the U.S. Though things may change if the pandemic has a second wave, the country is on track for recovery for now. As the U.S.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

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Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change. New York East Side Access. It will operate on closed tracks and will be fully dedicated to transporting passengers.

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Brick City Development Corporation – Why Newark, NJ?

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The city’s strategic location and transportation infrastructure are second to none, and Newark offers prime real estate at affordable rates. The easy regional commute allows companies to recruit and maintain highly trained and educated employees from the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey and Philadelphia.

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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance

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Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities is taking it upon himself to improve the infrastructure of New York City’s airports. ” Sitt continues, Our airports are often the first and last impressions visitors have of our City and country, and every bad first impression has a direct impact on economic activity.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts To Save Energy

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The report includes recommendations and strategies for all cities to lower energy use. Other top scoring cities include Portland, OR, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin. “We couldn’t be more proud of our progress in creating a greener, healthier city,” said Mayor Thomas M. .”

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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New York State’s 54,556 square mile geography is divided into 10 economic regions (according to Empire State Development)—Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Mid-Hudson, Capital District, New York City and Long Island.