The DOT POD

What if the biggest threat to your workday wasn't an accident or traffic jam, but the equipment humming away on your desk? Today, we are pulling back the curtain on seemingly harmless workplace items and emails that are, in reality, attempts to steal not just your identity, but any kind of information that might prove valuable to bad actors.

On this episode of the DOT POD, we are introducing you to DOT's Cyber Security Team. They comprise a major line of defense, working around the clock to safeguard or systems, protect sensitive data, and stay ahead of sophisticated cyberattacks.

Josh and Anya are joined by DOT's Chief Information Security Officer Paul Centanni, and Cyber Security Analyst Fahad Ansar.

For more information, reach out directly to the Cyber Security Team at [email protected].

This episode is launching during National Work Zone Awareness Week. A time to highlight the importance of work zone safety and to remember the men and women who have lost their lives while working to keep our roads maintained and safe.

On March 17, 2006, Patrick Mapleson was filling potholes along Sunrise Highway on Long Island when a driver lost control of his cement truck and crashed into Pat's work zone, taking his life.

This episode was recorded on March 17, 2026 on the same day a tree planting ceremony was held at DOT's Medford Yard on Long Island, marking the 20th anniversary of Pat's passing and honoring his life and legacy.

Josh and Anya were joined by Pat's friend and co-worker Pete Bugala, who was on the job site that day, as well as Pat's daughter Karen Torres who has become an advocate for work zone safety.

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region - Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the DOT POD to talk about the project which will address aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the community of Green Island, providing safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and helping to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region - Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the DOT POD to talk about the project which will address aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the community of Green Island, providing safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and helping to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.
To stay up to date on the project, visit their website.

On this episode of The DOT POD, Josh and Anya take a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and transformative transportation efforts currently underway in New York's Capital Region -Reimagining I-787.

Greg Wichser and Kelley Kircher join the program to talk about the effort that not only addresses aging infrastructure along a major corridor from the City of Albany to the Community of Green Island, it also will provide safer vehicle and pedestrian access, and help to shape the future of the Capital Region for generations to come.
To find out more visit the project website.