Moynihan Train Hall's glass-ceilings are a key part of the new Penn Station plan, as Hochul described the plan with a...unique word choice: “A skylight that reminds you 'Yes, the heavens are out there still — despite the feeling you may be living in hell'
revamping Penn Station and changing it into a modern, light-filled facility easy to navigate, while also revitalizing the surrounding neighborhood to prioritize the public realm, invest in affordable housing, increase transit access, and create a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, among other points.
"Today I'm very proud to announce a significant milestone in our progress," Hochul said."We are officially moving into the design phase of the new Penn Station we're going to continue working in partnership with our friends from New Jersey and Amtrak to design a beautiful, majestic transit hub worthy of being the epicenter of this vibrant - the most - vibrant city on the planet.
"It would destroy six city blocks and cause displacement of hundreds of residents and thousands of businesses," Maki Livesay, of Community Board 5, said.When News 4 New York asked Hochul if she could demand that Vornado and other private entities pay property taxes, the governor said the state has listened to concerns and have made changes.
There is also political pressure from New Jersey as the long awaited Gateway Tunnel across the Hudson creeps forward.
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