"The only activity at the Gateway Tunnel Project in Hudson Yards Tuesday was Gov. Kathy Hochul visiting and meeting with laborers who are out of work. The Gateway Development Commission said it has received about half of what is owed by the federal government, so "construction remains paused for now." "This is very serious" Around 1,000 union members say they're political pawns. "If this doesn't come through, don't know what to do. Got a lot of bills. Got family, kids," Roland Bolanos said."
"Monday, President Trump posted on social media, in part, "I am opposed to the future boondoggle known as 'Gateway,' in New York/New Jersey, because it will cost many BILLIONS OF DOLLARS more than projected or anticipated." Hochul said the president only released some money Tuesday because of a federal court directive. "You know who else told the president to release the money? I did. I called him four times, as recently as last night," Hochul said. "He said, 'Give me a call tomorrow.'""
Work on the Gateway Tunnel Project is paused after the Trump administration halted funding, with only partial federal payments received. Approximately 1,000 union laborers are out of work, and officials including Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill are pressing for funds to resume construction. President Trump expressed concern on social media about cost overruns. Hochul said some funds were released due to a federal court directive and that she personally urged the president by phone. Union members express financial anxiety and hope for a quick release of remaining funds so workers can return.
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