Hey , heading your way Sat w a bunch of kids. Psyched but curious what you expect re line length at the door at noon Sat. If we come at 1 will the line have mostly cleared?
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I know it’s hard to admit but I doubt if any Shorttrack icerink in the world can beat the sighting of the Olympic oval in Lake Placid this morning. Must be a real treat to race here.
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“As a matter of fairness and social justice, I am proposing a plan to peg the minimum wage to inflation.
If costs go up, so will wages.”
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Glad to hear promoting transit oriented development as part of her NY Housing Compact - and recognizing the need to preserve green space as part of that program #StateOfTheStateNY
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Looking forward to @GovKathyHochul's environment and climate announcements in today's #StateOfTheStateNY
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BIG NEWS: In her #StateoftheStateNY, following recommendation by the Climate Action Council, directs & to launch a Cap-and-Invest Program to reduce emissions, invest in #cleanenergy, ensure #climate equity & secure affordability. #NYActsOnClimate
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We are extremely excited by ’s Housing Compact outlined in her State of the State. It does the work to ensure affordable development in ALL New York neighborhoods.
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We will build the housing we need for our communities to thrive, for our economy to grow, and for our state to prosper.
Housing is a human right. The New York Housing Compact is how we protect that right.
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The New New York plan has three parts - reimagine New York’s business districts as vibrant 24/7 destinations, make it easier for people to get to where they are working, and generate inclusive future-focused growth
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“Being static is not natural for New Yorkers.” at breakfast with on our roadmap for the future: how we’re making New York an even better place to live and work
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Governor Hochul is right: "The cost of housing... creates a barrier for young people who are raised here, educated here and want to live in the same neighborhood they grew up in — and they can’t afford it. That’s a tragedy."
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In her first year since assuming the job, the Democratic incumbent has proven herself to be a capable governor. Her Republican opponent's record and agenda are troubling.
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That has changed over the last five years. Several studies suggest that construction absorbs demand, relieves displacement pressures, and slows rent increases.
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Hope everyone has a good Sukkot, the original holiday celebrating the construction of an accessory dwelling unit on your property
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Heading into with the boyos for 2022 — h/t and the entire team. Place looks great, even on day 4!
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.: “The impact is going to be felt for generations. The numbers are staggering. As the first Upstate governor in 100 years, I’ve seen the rise, I’ve seen the fall. Now I’ve been around long enough to see Upstate rise again, and this is going to be the catalyst.”
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Micron picks Syracuse suburb for huge computer chip plant that would bring up to 9,000 jobs syracuse.com/business/2022/
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Wishing the happiest of birthdays! Thank you for your steadfast leadership as Manhattan Borough President & your tireless advocacy to bring aid to Chinatown. We are grateful to Gale and for the $20M Revitalization Initiative to make #ChinatownStrong
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Welcome to a brighter, roomier and more modern Penn Station!
& MTA leadership unveiled the next section of the newly renovated 33rd St concourse, which features higher ceilings, brighter lights, wider corridors and new digital signage.
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Thousands of #Queens residents make their way through Penn Station every single day. And as said, we all deserve a state-of-the-art transit hub that is worthy of us and our city.
A new Penn Station would be a game changer for New York City and our shared future.
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My former boss, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, called the demolition of the original Penn Station, “the greatest civic crime in New York History.”
We’re righting that wrong with a new Penn Station — a world-class transit hub that puts commuters and communities first.
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A reimagined Penn Station will significantly benefit New York’s commuters, businesses, and working families.
I was proud to join Governor Hochul as she announced a major step toward the station’s modernization and the world-class transit hub that all New Yorkers deserve!
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Grateful to see that and are making progress on fixing Penn Station and building a transit hub that is welcoming to the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who pass through it every day.
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Proud to join to announce a partnership between , , and that will guide the modernization of Penn Station – providing residents the comfort they deserve and giving Penn Station an appearance that reflects its importance to our region.
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In 2019, #PennStation served 600,000 commuters every weekday. It was built to handle 200,000. Fixing Penn is long overdue. We commend and the for the release of the first of many RFPs and support the efforts to Fix Penn Fast!
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My former boss, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, called the demolition of the original Penn Station, “the greatest civic crime in New York History.”
We’re righting that wrong with a new Penn Station — a world-class transit hub that puts commuters and communities first.
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There is a short window of time to #FixPenn before Metro North trains begin service to Penn Station. We cannot wait any longer. These RFPs are great news that we are moving forward. Our commuters deserve better, and we must fix Penn now! Thank you for your urgency
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Penn Station was built to handle 200,000 people. In 2019, it served 600,000. Fixing Penn is long overdue. We commend and the for jumpstarting the process on the new design. #FixPenn
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My former boss, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, called the demolition of the original Penn Station, “the greatest civic crime in New York History.”
We’re righting that wrong with a new Penn Station — a world-class transit hub that puts commuters and communities first.
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Fantastic presser today at Penn Station with and many others from and announcing an RFP for the design of Penn's renovation and support the Hudson Tunnel Project. We're going to get this done and #buildgateway
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Today, I joined and to announce the redevelopment of Penn station.
One year after the Great Depression, the Empire State Building was built and became a symbol of our strength and resilience.
This is our #EmpireStateMoment.
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Big changes are coming to New York City, and together, we’re Getting Stuff Done — join me and at Penn Station.
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I'm in Manhattan to make a major announcement about Penn Station. Watch live: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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The new, revitalized Penn Station will create equitable transit access in a green sustainable way. It will help turn transit deserts into oasises, such as with Penn Access, connecting communities across our region. Riders deserve a Penn Station they can be proud of!
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My former boss, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, called the demolition of the original Penn Station, “the greatest civic crime in New York History.”
We’re righting that wrong with a new Penn Station — a world-class transit hub that puts commuters and communities first.
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For too long, one of the nation’s most important transportation hubs has suffered from outdated and inefficient infrastructure.
Today’s announcement by , , and is a major step toward modernizing and building the Penn Station NYers deserve.
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Great event this morning! announced progress on fixing Penn Station & improving access to jobs, educational opportunities, & more. Looking fwd to this modern transportation hub that will inspire & welcome NYers for generations #FixPenn
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RPA is thrilled to see both & as well as show their commitment this morning to renovating & improving Penn Station, which must be accompanied by a fully-funded Gateway Program.
Statement from RPA's ➡️ rpa.org/latest/news-re
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Former staffer for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan at Moynihan Train Hall to announce exciting milestone in our progress on the new Penn Station 🚇🚇🚇
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Great event today at #MoynihanTrainHall today where announced the start of ’s RFP for the design and engineering to #TransformPennStation. Thanks to , , , and for joining today and their partnership in this project.
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New Yorkers deserve- and can have- nice things.
We've been sold a bill of goods on Penn so many times we've lost faith anything meaningful will ever happen. Gov Hochul brings the vision and tenacity to get it done. Let's get to work.
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The era of neglecting Penn Station commuters & the neighboring community is over.
We're investing in a Penn Station worthy of New York — one that puts New Yorkers first, invests in our future, & helps us build a more sustainable, livable city. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope
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