Feds to cover all NYC Sandy costs…Costco coming to Central NY…Mayor tells people to go to another town if they want fast food sandwiches…and more–in this week’s Roundup.

Local:

Washington to cover all of NYC’s Sandy costs

Hudson Rivertowns Gets Boost in State Infrastructure Aid

Costco to anchor Township 5 development in Camillus (Syracuse)

Costco reportedly looking for store site in Capital Region suburb of Colonie

Eastchester bans fast-casual chain eateries

Proposed development on Albany’s Old Dawson Road stirs up controversy

Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency among New York state IDAs that have offered the most financial assistance

Low-cost power flows to five Buffalo/Niagara region developments

$41 million conversion of Buffalo landmark Tishman Building begins

State:

Smart Growth America announces new resources for communities implementing Complete Streets policies

Beyond the Tappan Zee Bridge: Five Big New York Infrastructure Projects

River groups back Tappan Zee Bridge on better environmental oversight

National/International:

Express your support for the BUILD Act

America’s Grand Stations

Fastest-growing metro areas in U.S. are sprawling and water challenged

Rail Competitive With Air Between Many U.S. Cities

Congress Pushes U.S. DOT to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety