""This funding freeze was unlawful from the start. We took swift action in court, and now every dollar that was illegally withheld has been released, James said in a statement. "These funds should never have been withheld in the first place. I am thrilled that hardworking New Yorkers can now get back on the job and move forward with the most important infrastructure project in the country. "We will remain vigilant to ensure this funding continues uninterrupted, so that workers and commuters are never again left in limbo by the president's targeted and unlawful whims," James added."
"Last Thursday, Feb. 12, a judge's order took effect requiring the federal government to release funds for the project after a federal appeals court declined to overrule the lower court's decision. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals still referred an appeals decision to the motions panel, which will convene until the week of Feb. 23, at the earliest."
Nearly $130 million owed for the Gateway Tunnel has been released, allowing construction to resume and workers to return. Governor Kathy Hochul announced construction will restart next week. New York and New Jersey had sued after no federal funds were sent since October, and the states are owed more than $200 million. A Feb. 6 decision by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas prompted an order requiring the release of funds on Feb. 12 after an appeals court declined to overrule the lower court. Nearly 1,000 construction workers had been laid off during the pause.
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