A revised plan to develop Penn Station

Last week, Assembly Member Tony Simone unveiled a revised plan for the redevelopment of Penn Station. With better public space, a park and a focus on residential buildings, the modified General Project Plan (GPP) would NOT require razing Block 780 in order to build unwanted commercial buildings. A few days later Governor Hochul confirmed that…


MTA wants to hear from you on elevators

In our district MCB4 has advocated for two accessible subway stations on W 23rd street: one at 6th Avenue and one at 8th Avenue . They have also asked for more frequent bus service for the M11, M12 and M34SBS. You can help get these and more accessible stations by responding to the MTA survey.…

Shape up your neighborhood ! Route 1 needs a refresh

NYState DOT is kicking off the Route 9A Mobility and Safety Enhancements Study. For anyone who uses the West Side Greenway, crosses the Highway to get to the Hudson River park or simply lives around it, this artery is in serious need of traffic calming, and modernization. The West Side Highway opened 25 years ago.…

Rebuilding the far west side: Speak Up

Last night, EDC and its contractors opened the floor to the public to solicit ideas on how to rebuild the antiquated and sometimes crumbling Manhattan Cruise Terminal (MTC), located on Pier 88 to 92 on the Hudson River. The MTC is a major economic engine for New York City with 210 days of cruise ship…