The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC:
The White House’s edict via tweet to withhold $18 billion for the Hudson River Tunnel Project and phase two of the Second Avenue Subway – combined with their decision to withhold critical antiterrorism and public safety money for the MTA – are the latest examples of their blatant efforts to punish New York. But it’s about more than New York. History has shown that building and expanding key infrastructure projects are key to a strong economy and our national security. This double blow is completely contrary to what we know to be true.
Tens of thousands of jobs hang in the balance and hundreds of billions in economic activity are at stake should these projects fail to move forward. These jobs and essential projects support not just New York but the entire region, and the working men and women who depend on them. We stand with Governor Hochul and the New York Congressional Delegation and urge them to fight this unconstitutional injustice with every ounce of their strength.