The $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project, the centerpiece of the larger Gateway Program, resumed construction this week after a tense funding battle briefly halted work last month. That pause came when federal reimbursements tied to the project were suddenly frozen, cutting off the project's cash flow. By February 6, construction had stopped and roughly 1,000 workers were laid off.
"Little bags of pretzels? No way! Tiny windows? I don't think so! Middle seats? Get outta here! Take the train instead," the narrator shouts, adding, "Over 18 inches of seat-but you'll only need the edge!"