Cuomo orders 'nonessential' construction to shut down statewide

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered "nonessential" construction to shut down statewide during the coronavirus pandemic — except for emergency work and in other limited scenarios. That is a significant policy change that will have far-reaching impacts for the industry, developers and workers. Empire State Development issued the guidance Friday morning, which was shared by the Associated General Contractors of New York with its membership. Essential construction that can continue includes roads, bridges,…