Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing hard to give Penn Station the glow-up New Yorkers deserve. After scoring federal cash in April 2025 through talks with President Trump, she’s freed up over $1 billion for other key projects. With Transportation Secretary Duffy now hunting for bold design proposals, the city’s gritty transit hub is on track to become a dazzling gateway worthy of the Big Apple.

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

“One of the first things I raised with President Trump in January was the need to give New York City the beautiful Penn Station it deserves. Those conversations successfully secured federal funding in April to advance redevelopment, allowing us to reallocate over $1 billion for other critical projects. With Secretary Duffy now advancing this project and requesting design proposals, New Yorkers are one step closer to a station worthy of this great city.”

August 27, 2025

Albany, NY

Sources: Governor.ny.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com
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