Lawmakers warn Trump that failure to restore New York tunnel funding could cause ‘serious’ economic damage

Lawmakers warn Trump that failure to restore New York tunnel funding could cause ‘serious’ economic damage

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers from New York and New Jersey on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to restore funding for a critical $16 billion New York City-area tunnel before work is set to be halted next week.

Hochul, Feds in Underground Battle over Tunnel Project - Long Island Life & Politics

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul blasted the Trump administration for halting funding for a multibillion-dollar tunnel repair project that connects train stations in New Jersey and New York. Hochul called for the federal government [...] The post Hochul, Feds in Underground Battle over Tunnel Project appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.

Schumer criticizes Trump for halting $16B Gateway tunnel project

President Donald Trump’s refusal to fund the $16 billion Gateway train tunnel project has brought construction to a grinding halt, leaving a critical infrastructure initiative in limbo, Politico reports. On Tuesday, work on the Gateway project, which aims to connect New York and New Jersey with new train tunnels, began winding down, with the Gateway Development Commission announcing a pause at four of five construction sites by Feb. 6 due to lac…