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Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal Reboot
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a fast-track plan to create a train hall in the General Post Office while renovating the passageways and platforms across the avenue at Penn Station. The plan would relieve congestion at Penn Station, which houses Amtrak, LIRR, NJ Transit and two subway lines.
WNYC transportation reporter, Kate Hinds, examines whether the Governor's renovation plans for Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal go far enough to make a significant impact.