In response to Trump’s interference in New York's congestion pricing plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul exhibited a defiant stance, affirming the state's autonomy. However, her reaction to the Trump administration's takeover of the Penn Station project revealed an unexpected gratitude. She framed the federal involvement as beneficial, releasing New York from a required $1.3 billion contribution to the $7 billion station. This pragmatic approach might signal a new phase in Hochul’s leadership as she navigates complex interactions with the federal government and seeks to deliver infrastructure improvements for New Yorkers.
When the Trump administration declared it would take over one of the state's largest and most complicated infrastructure projects, Penn Station, some were surprised that Ms. Hochul... appeared to respond not with defiance but with a kind of artful gratitude.
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...
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