(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul has praised the U.S. Department of Transportation for assuming full responsibility for the long-anticipated $7 billion Penn Station redevelopment project.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement expressing strong support for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) taking sole responsibility for the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station in New York City.
The announcement marks a significant shift in the project’s leadership and funding strategy, with federal funds now fully backing the long-awaited renovation. According to Hochul, this move is expected to save New York State approximately $1.3 billion in taxpayer money.
“In multiple meetings with President Trump, I requested that the federal government fund the long-overdue overhaul of Penn Station. Clearly that effort has been successful, and I want to thank the President and Secretary Duffy for taking on the sole responsibility to deliver the beautiful new $7 billion station that New Yorkers deserve. This is a major victory for New Yorkers, and the use of federal funds will save New York taxpayers $1.3 billion dollars that would have otherwise been necessary for this project.”
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