1.21.16 - Farmingdale State College plans $6.6M transit security research center
"Farmingdale State College and two of its partners were awarded $6.6 million in state grants to establish a research center focusing on transportation and infrastructure security, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday during a brief visit to the campus."
"Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, security planning has played a more prominent role in the building and rehabilitation of bridges, tunnels, airports and other infrastructure, she said."