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NYU Langone Health Marks Historic 75th Anniversary of Rusk Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate 75 years of innovation in physical and rehabilitation medicine, NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation held a diamond anniversary recognition on September 22, during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, to celebrate the groundbreaking concept of whole-person care developed by Howard A. Rusk, MD, during World War II.

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Dr. Batavia, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award, is an associate professor in the physical therapy program at NYU and a former department chair.
"At Rusk Rehabilitation, we continue the legacy of Dr. Rusk, using the latest technology and practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life," said Steven R. Flanagan, MD , the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone.
From that first center in 1948, Rusk Rehabilitation has expanded significantly over the past decades, serving 2,000 patients across 27 locations annually.
With 780 clinicians on staff, Rusk Rehabilitation is one of the largest facilities in the country and has trained nearly 1,000 physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Skanska builds bus depot in New York, USA, for USD 480M, about SEK 4.9B

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to build the new Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens, New York, USA.

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to build the new Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens, New York, USA.
The contract is worth USD 480M, about SEK 4.9B, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2022.
The project includes the design and construction of the new LEED certified bus depot facility as well as the demolition of the existing Jamaica Bus Depot.
Designed to accommodate the transition to a 100% electric bus fleet, the new one-story bus terminal will include 272 standard bus equivalent parking spaces, three bus washing lanes, two chassis washing stations, an interior bus washing station, fifteen maintenance bays and rooftop bus parking.

Skanska improves subway stations in New York, USA, for USD 150M, about SEK 1.5B

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Skanska and its joint venture partner, Railroad Construction Company, signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements on subway stations in New York, New York, USA.

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Skanska and its joint venture partner, Railroad Construction Company, signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements on subway stations in New York, New York, USA.
Skanska's share of the contract is worth USD 150M, about SEK 1.5B, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter 2022.
Work began September 2022 and expected completion is May 2025.
For further information please contact:
Jacob Birkeland, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 19 57

Skanska replace escalators in subway stations in New York, USA, for USD 113M, about SEK 1.1 billion

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transport Authority to replace escalators in subway stations in New York, New York, USA.

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transport Authority to replace escalators in subway stations in New York, New York, USA.
The contract is worth USD113M, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter 2022.
Skanska will replace a total of 17 escalators in six subway stations throughout the city, including Lexington Ave/59th Street station, South Ferry/Whitehall Street station, 145th Street station, 5th Ave/53rd Street Station, Smith-9th Street Station, and 59th Street Station.
For further information please contact:
Jacob Birkeland, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 19 57

Senate bill takes first step in recognizing buildings as infrastructure

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

"This bipartisan legislation represents an important step toward improving our nation's buildings.

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"This bipartisan legislation represents an important step toward improving our nation's buildings.
The Senate is expected to advance a second infrastructure bill through the Budget Reconciliation process this fall.
AIA has advocated for several of the provisions included in the Senate's "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," ( H.R.
Since February, the AIA and its members have been advocating for members of Congress to include federal funding for buildings in the infrastructure package.