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The DOT PODSomebody's Gotta Do It: Dirty Jobs at DOTWork at NYSDOT can sometimes be a messy business. Think about maintaining worm-composting toilets at a state rest are - or transforming roadkill into renewal by cleaning and composting animal carcasses from our state highways. Those are just a couple of the MANY challenging jobs our dedicated DOT employees tackle daily, and we'll find out more about them on this episode that looks at the dirtier side of DOT. Josh and Anya are joined by Lou D'Astrii who oversees the Southern Tier Welcome Center in Kirkwood, NY and Russ...2025-07-2228 minThe DOT PODPractice Makes Perfect: NYSDOT Staging EventThis episode explores a critical part of emergency preparedness at the New York State Department of Transportation - our yearly staging area drills.These drills aren't just routine exercises, they're basically huge rehearsals for real events, ranging from hurricanes and floods, to snowstorms and other emergencies. Recently, Josh and Anya had the chance to observe a staging drill in Utica and learn first-hand how they are a crucial learning opportunity. Regional Director of Operations for Region 2, Mike Palowski, and Senior Transportation Analyst join the podcast to discuss. 2025-07-0829 minThe DOT PODNew York State's Strategic Highway Safety PlanSafety doesn’t just happen by accident; it takes carefulplanning. To keep New York’s roadway safe DOT has developed a Strategic Highway Safety Plan which is aimed at drastically cutting down on serious crashes and fatalities, with the ultimate goal, of course, being zero deaths. In this episode, Josh and Anya explore the key factors thatmake us vulnerable to serious crashes, what DOT is doing to protect all roadway users, and the changes we may see in the near future. Joining the podcast are Rob Limoges, Director of the...2025-06-2428 minThe DOT PODRail SafetyIn this episode, we are shining a spotlight on rail safety - an essential aspect of our transportation system, that millions of people rely on for their daily commutes as well as in getting the goods we need.But did you know that the New York State Department of Transportation plays a crucial role in keeping our rail system safe?Guests Mike Labello and Brian Galvin walk us through the vital work DOT is doing through rail inspections to monitor New York's rail infrastructure and how these efforts protect...2025-06-1029 minThe DOT PODAnimal Rescue StoriesWe often hear of the inspiring stories of DOT workers who go above and beyond their duties, helping those in need; like aiding stranded drivers during major snowstorms or after accidents. On this edition of The DOT POD, we're sharing the stories of DOT employees who come to the aid of animals in distress. Josh and Anya are joined by DOT workers Brett Stoner, Ryan Wilson, and Kim Latour. From rescuing animals in need, to collecting donations for a local shelter, their stories will show a different side of...2025-05-2022 minThe DOT PODThe I-81 Connect App & Project UpdateDOT's projects and initiatives are deeply rooted in our communities. But to truly meet the needs of the people we serve, we've got to meet them where they are. This principle is at the core of public engagement and we're continually seeking innovative ways to connect with our communities. On this episode, Project Director for the I-81 Viaduct Project, Betsy Parmley, and Community Liaison and Public Information Officer TeNesha Murphy join us to talk about DOT's groundbreaking I-81 Connect, our first ever app linked to our largest ever project...2025-05-0629 minThe DOT PODMotor Carrier InspectorsThe New York State Department of Transportation prioritizes safety 24-7, 365, to ensure our roadways remain safe for everyone who uses them. Every time we travel, whether it's our daily commute, or shuttling our kids to school, we share the road with large commercial trucks and motor carriers. But have you every thought about the people responsible for making sure these trucks and their drivers are safe and fit for the road?In this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in Larry Johnson and Danielle Adair form...2025-04-2226 min
A New MorningKensington tunnel opponent Terry Robinson reacts to NYSDOT decision not to appealThe state's Department of Transportation is opting not to appeal a judge's order that requires the state to conduct an environmental review in their 33 tunnel project. Terry Robinson, a longtime opponent, reacts.2025-04-1104 minThe DOT PODUpstate AirportsAirports are critical to the health and well-being of the communities in upstate New York. They are gateways to local economies and make lasting impressions. In September, $230 million was awarded to nine upstate airports as part of the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. On this episode, Josh and Anya sit down with Deputy Chief Engineer Carlos Rivera and Aviation Director Lowell Lingo to discuss the projects as well as the importance of these facilities.2025-04-0828 minThe DOT PODBudget Breakdown With Commissioner DominguezOn this episode of The DOT POD, NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joins Josh and Anya to discuss how we're ensuring better infrastructure, enhanced safety, and greater mobility for all New Yorkers. 2025-03-2529 minThe DOT PODNewly Formed NYSDOT Women's GroupThe women of DOT represent an extraordinary collective of dedicated professionals who thrive in a field that has long been viewed as predominantly male. In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting a newly formed Women's Group in DOT's Long Island office that is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women who are making significant contributions to DOT and the transportation sector.In this episode, Josh and Anya are joined by Nancy Kamel and Deborah Rivera to discuss the group's origins and how it is nurturing a vibrant...2025-03-1129 minThe DOT PODCultural ResourcesAs DOT works to rebuild and enhance our vast transportation network, we're often reminded that our state has a rich history far older than our modern infrastructure. Sometimes our projects reveal what life was like hundreds, even thousands of years ago and on this episode of The DOT POD we dig into the kind of discoveries that are being made as w shape our transportation system.Josh and Anya are joined by Sean Higgins and Kyle Sommerville who are both with DOTs Office of Environment to shed some light...2025-02-2529 minThe DOT PODCarolyn Ryan & the Office of SustainabilityIn June of 2019, New York signed into the law the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) to help address climate change. This was furthered by Governor Hochul's Executive Order 22: which directs state agencies to adopt a sustainability and decarbonization program.
On this episode of The DOT POD, we welcome in someone who is helping to lead the charge, New York State Department of Transportation's Assistant Commissioner for Sustainability, Carolyn Ryan.
Josh and Anya had a chance to talk with Carolyn about her office, and the critical role they...2025-02-1129 minThe DOT PODCan You Dig It - DOT DrillersWhile we don't often think of what goes on under our feet, the drillers of DOT's Geotechnical Engineering Bureau are tasked with exactly what makes up the ground beneath us.
On any given project, drillers will take core samples, allowing engineers to create a soil profile and select the most appropriate foundation type for the structure being analyzed.
On this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in two members of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau, Steve Heiser and Ernie Holmberg, to find out more about this crucial...2025-01-2828 minThe DOT POD64 Years at DOT and Counting...Ed Donovan Joins The DOT PODIn 1960, Ed Donovan joined what is now the New York State Department of Transportation, and 64 years later, he is still at it, serving as an Engineer in Charge on Long Island.
Josh and Anya traveled to Long Island to meet with Ed and talk about his history, his longevity, and his wealth of knowledge, built over 60 years at the Department.
In this episode, Ed discusses working on extended and constructing the Long Island Expressway, his first job with DOT, and how things have changed over the course of nearly...2025-01-1427 minThe DOT PODBascule Bridges - NYSDOT and DrawbridgesIn this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya are on location in Hauppauge, NY on Long Island to talk about bascule bridges - what they are, how they work, and how we maintain them.
There are five bascule bridges, essentially drawbridges, on Long Island that are owned and operated by New York State DOT. We sat down with a couple of employees who work with these bridges daily.
Mitch Rippe is a bridge repair supervisor and Paul Barnes is a bridge operator. They shed light on what...2024-12-3127 min
The Maze: A Podcast about US Immigration LawEpisode 8: EB-2 NIW I-140 Denials for Software Engineers* Matter of NYSDOT - 1998* Matter of Dhanasar - December 2016* Biden Administration Policy Memo - January 2022* Update on USCIS Policy Manual - January 2022* “USCIS recognizes the importance of progress in STEM fields… especially in focused critical or emerging technologies… To identify a critical and emerging technology field, officers should consider governmental, academic, and other authoritative and instructive sources…”* Go back to the text of Matter of Dhanasar* Compare the language of RFEs and Denial Decisions* Why this change? —- “Pigs get fat, and hogs get slaughtere...2024-12-2743 minThe DOT PODSnow & Ice SeasonThough the weather outside is frightful, the hardworking men and women of the New York State Department of Transportation are out there ensuring the roads throughout the state are safe to drive on.
In this edition of The DOT POD, hosts Josh and Anya welcome in two employees who are on the front lines of this seasonal battle; Kevin Kelsey, a Maintenance Supervisor 2 in the Southern Tier, and Mike Kraeger, a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor in the Mohawk Valley.
From Nor'easters to lake effect snow, Kevin and Mike discuss what...2024-12-1728 min
The Maze: A Podcast about US Immigration LawEpisode 7: EB-2 NIW - Why You Are Probably Not Eligible* Employment-Based immigration: * The Labor Market Test* EB-1 versus EB-2 versus EB-3 versus EB-2 NIW.* NYSDOT versus DHANASAR.* “Private Benefit.”* “Local Benefit.”* The same person might not be eligible at one employer but the exact same person might be eligible at another employer. Yes - you read that correctly.* Occupations that are very challenged -* Software/IT* Data analysis/business analysis* Accounting* Real Estate* Finance/investments* Pilots!* Challenges for candidates from Abroad.* C...2024-12-1624 min
The Maze: A Podcast about US Immigration LawEpisode 4 of the Maze: EB-2 NIW Update1990: Immigration Act1998: Matter of NYSDOT2014/November: Jeh Johnson Memo2016/December: Matter of Dhanasar2022/January: Biden “Force Multiplier” Memo for EB-2 NIW and STEM2023/January: Expansion of Premium Processing2023/October: Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence2024/April: USCIS fee increases, including the asylum program fee2024/December: What is happening? Are we going back to NYSDOT? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit webberimmigration.substack.com/subscribe2024-12-0700 minThe DOT PODMaine Department of Transportation Joins the DOT PODLast month, New York State Department of Transportation's Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility welcomed their counterparts from Maine DOT to learn from each other in through peer exchange experiences.
Josh and Anya welcome back Becky Gibson-Schott, Director of Transportation Systems Management and Operations in the Office of Traffic Safety and Mobility for NYSDOT, and Colby Fortier-Brown, an Assistant State Traffic Engineer for Maine DOT.
They discuss the value of this type of peer exchange and how this kind of knowledge-sharing of innovative ideas and technology plays a huge role...2024-12-0328 minThe DOT PODOne Year of The DOT PODOn this episode, hosts Josh Heller and Anya Kardos celebrate the first anniversary of The DOT POD, which launched just over a year ago, on November 16, 2023.
They look back on the year that was, which included 27 different episodes that highlighted the people, projects, and initiatives that pushed the New York State DOT forward.
Join Josh and Anya as they hop in the way-back-machine and revisit some of the many highlights from the first year of The DOT POD.2024-11-1928 minThe DOT PODCivil Service and the NYHelps ProgramNew York State agencies are hiring for thousands of critical positions open across the state. To help agencies fill these positions, the Department of Civil Service has developed the NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow State agencies to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.
In this episode of the DOT POD, Josh Heller is joined by a special co-host, Bryan Viggiani, who previously worked with the DOT and is currently working with civil service. They welcome the New York...2024-11-0548 min
CEOs You Should Know BostonPhillip Eng, General Manager and CEO, Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityPhillip Eng is the General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). A Civil Engineer with nearly 40 years of transportation experience, including President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit, Mr. Eng brings his abilities to spearhead challenging initiatives, modernize aging systems and prioritize safety to bear for the MBTA.Mr. Eng joined the MTA in 2017 as the Chief Operating Officer, where he drove initiatives and focused on updating transportation systems through the use of innovative technologies, including developing new fare payment applications an...2024-11-0401 minThe DOT PODConfined Space TrainingIn this episode of The DOT POD, host Josh Heller finds himself in a bit of a “tight spot” as he and co-host Anya Kardos head to Alexandria Bay, New York, to get a first-hand look at the New York State Department of Transportation’s brand-new mobile Confined Space Training Trailer.
Their journey offers a unique opportunity to delve into NYSDOT’s enhanced confined space training and how this new mobile training unit is affording real-world scenarios to department employees statewide who navigate the
complexities of working in challenging spaces.
Josh a...2024-10-2229 minThe DOT PODCentro & the Future of Micro TransitThe DOT POD's hosts are back on the road, this time visiting Rome, NY to explore the innovative world of micro transit.
In this episode, Josh and Anya sit down with guests Ross Farrell, Director of NYSDOT's Public Transportation Bureau, and Steve Koegel, Vice President of Communications and Business Planning for the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro).
They discuss Centro's achievements in on-demand transit, their user-friendly app, and how they, and NYSDOT, are leveraging funding to rethink transit for riders.2024-10-0828 minThe DOT PODRecruitmentOn this edition of The DOT POD, hosts Josh and Anya are once again on site at the Great New York State Fair talking about recruitment.
The New York State Department of Transportation is constantly on the look out for the best and the brightest to join the DOT team, with openings throughout the entire Department.
Joining the podcast are recruitment coordinator, Dan Patrignani, and motor equipment manager, Bill Chiro, to discuss the need for qualified employees, and how DOT, as well as the State of New York, is...2024-09-2428 minThe DOT PODNYSDOT Remembers 9/11On this special episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya travel to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of that tragic day.
Listen in as they speak with two former DOT employees, Mukesh Desai and Craig Ruyle, who worked right around the corner from the Towers. They'll take us through the events of that day and the aftermath in the days that followed, and how the New York State Department of Transportation helped aid in the cleanup and recovery.
2024-09-1041 minThe DOT PODSchool Bus InspectionWith the first day of school right around the corner, countless parents will be sending their children to school on those bright yellow school buses. But in order for that bus to be on the road, the New York State Department of Transportation makes sure that they pass one of the most rigorous inspections in the country.
This episode of the DOT POD is on location at the Great New York State Fair where Josh and Anya sit down with the Director, Passenger Carrier Safety Bureau, Marc Berger, and Field Operations Manager, Jeff Corey...2024-09-0326 minThe DOT PODDOT at the Great NY State FairOne of the Great annual traditions in New York is the Great New York State Fair which is set to kick off at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. This year's event is primed to be another exciting affair with nearly a million people expected to walk through the turnstiles.
But with so many people coming to experience this tremendous event, and many of them arriving by car, a great deal of coordination is necessary between the Fair and DOT to ensure a smooth season.
Newly-appointed State Fair...2024-08-1929 min
New York State News and Info TrackerNew York State Embraces Innovative Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure and Preserve Natural BeautyNew York State is experiencing a raft of developments that reflects its dynamic commitment to improving the daily lives of its residents through various initiatives. Among these developments, one noteworthy update comes from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The department has announced plans to implement a mile-based numbering scheme across the state's highways. This initiative is aimed at making navigation easier and ensuring more efficient road maintenance and tracking.Switching to a mile-based numbering system essentially means that exit numbers on highways will correspond directly to the nearest milepost along the road rather than being...2024-08-1202 minThe DOT PODTornado Clean UpWhen severe storms swept across the state recently, they left a path of destruction in their wake. The tornado damage left trees and power lines strewn across roads, and buildings and cars destroyed.
But once the weather cleared, the New York State DOT got to work in clearing debris, fixing roads, restoring signals, and helping communities get back to a sense of normalcy.
In this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in Assistant Commissioner of Operations Pat Barnes and Supervisor, Equipment Operator/Instructor, Chris Wade. They...2024-08-0629 minThe DOT PODEmployee Assistance ProgramState workers, be they members of DOT, or any other agency, work hard every day to keep New York running smoothly. But these employees, just like any other, need someplace to turn for support.
The Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, is designed to be there for all State employees, and on this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in Nancy Nuding, and EAP Coordinator at NYSDOT's Main Office, and Kelsey Russell, EAP Regional Representative for the Capital Region.
Listen in to find out more about EAP...2024-07-2328 minThe DOT PODThe Boilermaker Road RaceEach year on the second Sunday in July in downtown Utica, NY, tens of thousands of runners converge for the annual Boilermaker Road Race. This 15k event is more party than race, as the entire community bands together to create a carnival atmosphere for runners and spectators alike.
But to put an event like this on, so much of the work goes on behind the scenes, long before the opening gun. NYSDOT has been a major partner of the Boilermaker in making sure everything runs smoothly. From ensuring the roads are in good shape, the route is closed off...2024-07-0929 minThe DOT PODThe Annual NYSATE ConferenceOn this edition of The DOT POD, hosts Josh and Anya hit the road and travel to Mohawk Valley Community College to attend the Annual NYSATE Conference.
NYSATE, which stands for the New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, held their annual conference in Utica, NY and The DOT POD was there. Brian Hoffman, NYSDOT Professional Engineer with Region 2's Design Group, and Bob Rice, Regional Manager for NYSDOT's Office of Planning and Program Management, as well as the President of NYSATE's Board of Directors, sit down to talk about the long and fruitful partnership between NYSDOT and NYSATE.2024-06-2527 minThe DOT PODPollinator WeekIt's nearly pollinator week and at the New York State Department of Transportation, we are doing all that we can to help support the pollinators that are so essential to our everyday lives.
On this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya sit down with Principal Landscape Architect Peter Dunleavy and Maintenance Environmental Program Manager Mary Ellen Papin to talk about exactly why pollinators are so important, and what the DOT is doing to help.2024-06-1128 minThe DOT PODJanet Ho Joins The DOT PODOn this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in Janet Ho, the Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Integrated Modal Services. Janet talks about her role, as well as the winding path that brought her to the Department of Transportation.
2024-05-2823 minThe DOT PODBike SafetyMay is National Bike Safety Month, and with the weather getting warmer, and the days getting longer, it is the perfect time to get out and get riding.
With that in mind, Josh and Anya welcome to the DOT POD Karen Lorf, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator with the Department of Transportation. Karen discusses active transportation, complete streets, and bicycle etiquette, all in an effort to ensure everyone on two wheels enjoys a fun and safe season. 2024-05-1425 minThe DOT PODWorkers' Memorial DayIn 2023, the New York State Department of Transportation experienced 214 work zone traffic intrusions. The majority of these crashes were caused by distracted driving, following too closely, unsafe lane change, or disregarding traffic warning signs. Workers' Memorial Day takes place on April 28 and is a chance to remember the many highway and transportation workers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the public.
On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by two people who know just how dangerous these work zones can be when drivers don't do their...2024-04-3028 minThe DOT PODDeb Nelson Joins The DOT PODOn this edition of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by the Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, and Performance, Deb Nelson.
From her more than 30 years of experience at DOT, to her background in forestry, and her first job out in the wilds of Alaska, find out more about this integral member of the Department of Transportation.2024-04-1625 minThe DOT PODThe Solar EclipseOn this special "Celestial Edition" of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya discuss the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse occurring across New York State on April 8, 2024. They are joined by the Director of Interagency Operations for the Governor, Jessica DeCerce, and DOT's Director of the Transportation Systems Management and Operations Bureau, Becky Gibson-Schott.
While this will no doubt be an awe inspiring event, the likes of which won't be seen in New York State again until 2079, it is also a massive undertaking for agencies around the state to make sure everything runs smoothly. With hundreds of thousands of people...2024-04-0228 minThe DOT PODWomen's History MonthIn honor of Women’s History Month, this episode of the DOT POD features some of the inspiring women of the New York State Department of Transportation in their own voices.
Listeners will hear from:
Stephanie Winkelhake: Chief Engineer
Nancy Kamel: Regional Transportation Maintenance Engineer, Long Island
Deb Nelson: Director, Office of Policy, Planning & Performance
Jennifer Hawkins: Program Engineer, Office of Transportation Maintenance
Sondra Little: Director, Office of Diversity and Opportunity
Sanjyot Vaidya: Regional Design Engineer, Western, NY
Janet Ho: Assistant Commissioner for Finance & Integrated Modal Services
Each of these women discuss their integral roles wi...2024-03-2626 minThe DOT PODRochester's Roc City SkateparkIn the heart of Rochester, directly adjacent to the iconic Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, lies the Roc City Skatepark. Since its opening in 2020, the skatepark has been a welcome space where skateboarders, rollerbladers, BMXers, and other progression-oriented sports enthusiasts come to embody the sport, sharpen their skills, and enjoy endless hours of outdoor recreation.
The creation of the skatepark would not have been possible without numerous officials and community members and partners doing their part. At DOT, the Office of Right of Way, was integral in turning this idea into a reality. The DOT...2024-03-1228 minThe DOT PODState Weather Risk Communication CenterWeather in New York is a bit unpredictable, to say the least. But the first-of-its-kind New York State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC) aims to improve the state's collective preparation and response to extreme weather events.
Hosts Josh and Anya travel to the University at Albany's ETEC Building to sit down with the Director of the NY SWRCC, Dr. Nick Bassill, and NYSDOT's Director, Emergency Transportation Operations and Security Programs Bureau, Matt Vasilow, to discuss how this partnership began and how it is helping NYSDOT be better prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store.2024-02-2726 minThe DOT PODI-81 Local Hire InitiativeThe Syracuse I-81 Viaduct Project is one of the largest and
most ambitious projects in New York State transportation history. On this episode of The DOT POD, we not only take a look at the project, but specifically, who is going to be working on this transformational project.
Host Josh Heller is joined by guest host TeNesha Murphy, the
Community Liaison and 1-81 Viaduct Project Assistant for NYSDOT as they welcome in NYSDOT’s I-81 Special Assistant Scott Butler, and President of the Urban Jobs Task Force, Deka Dancil. The four discuss the local hire provision that is...2024-02-1329 minThe DOT PODNYSDOT & SUNY Cobleskill's Internship ProgramThe New York State Department of Transportation and SUNY Cobleskill are working together to train the next generation of skilled trades technicians in the field of diesel technology and agricultural equipment technology.
This industry is currently challenged by a sharp increase in retiring technicians, as these retirees take with them decades of applied skills and intuitional knowledge. NYSDOT and SUNY Cobleskill’s partnership is enhancing the workforce by providing a foundation of practical experience and technical skills as well
as an opportunity to build networks so that students see first-hand what careers within NYSDOT are possible.
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The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy MandourEp. 90 - Navigating Being a Female Leader in a Male Dominated Industry with Linda LubeyThe next guest on The Sow to Speak podcast is my friend, Linda Lubey, who is the Regional Director of Transportation for the NYSDOT Mohawk Valley Region.
It's such an intimate and inspiring conversation, and I'm so happy to share it with you!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
• The opportunities that arise from being a female leader in a male-dominated industry.
• The misconceptions of some of the current generations in the modern workforce.
• The importance of establishing and maintaining trust with your team, especially during times of change
• Creating cultural equity f...2024-01-2158 minThe DOT PODThe Rebuilding of the Route 28N Bridge, and the Reconnecting of a Community
During the devastating flooding in July of 2023, the route 28N bridge, in the community of Long Lake, sustained enough damage to render it impassable. This led to a nearly 80 mile detour for residents to get to the neighboring community of Newcomb. However, NYSDOT was able to have a temporary bridge in place within three weeks, and not only fixed, but improved, the 28N bridge in a matter of months. The DOT POD spoke with Rick Zeller (Assistant Resident Engineer for Hamilton County) and Chris Langett (Construction Supervisor) who described the work done on the ground as the waters receded...2024-01-1622 minThe DOT PODMike Rossi Joins the DOT PODThe DOT POD welcomes in Mike Rossi who recently became the Acting Director of NYSDOT's newly created Office of Data and Information Technology Management. We talk about this brand new office and what it entails, along with finding out more about Mike, including that he is a third degree blackbelt. 2024-01-0223 minThe DOT PODRoad Salt
With the snow and ice season now firmly under way, The DOT
POD welcomes in Rob Fitch and Joe Thompson to discuss the use of road salt, the importance of protecting the environment while also keeping roads safe for the
traveling public.
2023-12-1925 minThe DOT PODThe DOT POD Snow & Ice SpectacularThe DOT POD tackles the snow and ice season. Guests Joe Thompson (Snow and Ice Program Manager) and Chris Rafuse (Maintenance Supervisor in Region 3’s Onondaga West residency) discuss how the New York State Department of Transportation navigates the New York winters. From pre-winter prep, to storm response, and everything in between, we take a look at the inner workings of this crucial aspect of the NYSDOT and see why we have the best snow and ice operators in the country.
2023-12-0522 minThe DOT PODHarry White Joins The DOT PODThe DOT POD welcomes in Harry White, a NYSDOT bridge engineer with decades of experience who combines wit and hilarious anecdotes to break down the cutting-edge concepts behind some of the Department's bridge designs. 2023-11-2120 minThe DOT PODWelcome to The DOT PODWelcome to The DOT POD, the official podcast of the New York State Department of Transportation.2023-11-1601 min
Attorney Shah Peerally's Immigration Law Talk ShowsNational Interest Waivers Explained by Shah PeerallyAs there is no statutory or regulatory definition of the term “national interest”, USCIS relies on a 1998 Administrative Appeals Office precedent decision setting forth a three-prong test for evaluating requests for a national interest waiver. See Matter of New York State Department of Transportation, 22 I&N Dec. 215 (Comm’r 1998) (“NYSDOT”). These three prongs are outlined below.
Requirement 1 - You must show that you plan on working in the United States in an area of substantial intrinsic merit.
Requirement 2: You must show that the proposed impact of your work is national in scope.
Requirement 3: You must show waiving the labor certificat...2016-05-2404 min