New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a statement urging the federal government to release more than $200 million owed to the Gateway Development Commission. Hochul addressed the Trump Administration directly, saying, “Enough with the chaos and delays. Get people back to work. Today we made progress. $30 million has finally been released, and a court-ordered report will force transparency on the remaining funds. But the job isn’t done. Full funding must be restored now.”
She highlighted that the situation affects both workers and commuters: “Here’s what’s at stake: 1,000 union workers laid off and 200,000 commuters who depend on a safe, reliable tunnel under the Hudson every single day. The Gateway Tunnel cannot wait. Our regional economy depends on it.”
Governor Hochul also emphasized her ongoing opposition to efforts she says have hindered progress on the project: “Every time Donald Trump has tried to derail this project, I’ve fought back, and I will again. We will not accept threats or phony deals when the law is clear. We’re ready to build. Let us get to work.”
The Gateway Tunnel project is considered critical for transportation in the region as it serves thousands of daily commuters and supports economic activity.
