MAY 15, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to make transformative investments in transportation infrastructure. In keeping with her record of leading on pro-transit investments, the FY26 Enacted Budget includes historic investments in New York City’s public transportation system with the biggest capital investment in New York’s transportation history by fully funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) $68.4 billion 2025-29 Capital Plan.

MAY 15, 2025

The Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) was founded in 1966 to address the growing need for a unified voice to represent union specialty trade contractors. What began as a small collective of subcontractors determined to create a fairer industry has evolved into a powerful advocacy organization serving over 350 specialty trade contractors, suppliers, and support services throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

November 21, 2024

New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC) that will cover more than $1 billion in construction projects throughout the term of the agreements, including generational infrastructure improvements in Willets Point.

September 30, 2024

Felice Farber, STA’s Executive Director, is quoted in the release: “The execution of the Federal-State Partnership grant marks a significant milestone in advancing the Hudson Tunnel Project, which is vital for the region’s mobility and resiliency. This essential construction project is projected to create 95,000 jobs and generate $19.6 billion in economic activity, offering numerous opportunities for local union subcontractors to be part of securing the region’s future,” said Felice Farber, Executive Director of Subcontractors Trade Association.

September 25, 2024

STA strongly supports MTA’s proposed $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan, recognizing its critical role in modernizing and enhancing New York’s transportation infrastructure. The continued investment in this program not only ensures safer, more reliable transit for millions of New Yorkers but also provides essential opportunities for subcontractors who are at the heart of our city’s construction workforce.

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