Penn Station

An East River Tunnel tube connecting Penn Station and Long Island is reopening after major repairs. The tunnel was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy more than 10 years ago, and is currently being rebuilt from the inside out.

A Long Island Rail Road train struck a tree near Smithtown Station at 5:20 a.m., resulting in the hospitalization of the locomotive engineer. The incident caused delays of up to 45 minutes for train services.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to speculation about renaming Penn Station after President Donald Trump by chuckling during a press event. The idea was reportedly considered by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Penn Station in honor of President Donald Trump. Secretary Sean Duffy requested Congress to allow Amtrak to rename the station, and federal officials have lobbied for the change. Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested openness to the idea.

Sen. Chuck Schumer will block legislation to rename Penn Station after President Trump.

Senator Schumer plans to block any bills that would rename Penn Station. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has outlined priorities for the station's rebuild.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan's Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country's busiest transit hub.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan's Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country's busiest transit hub.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan's Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country's busiest transit hub. The proposed new name is 'Trump Station'.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan's Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country's busiest transit hub.

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan’s Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country’s busiest transit hub.

The Trump administration has proposed renaming New York’s Penn Station, likely to 'Trump Station,' as part of an $8 billion redesign. President Trump claims the idea was suggested by Senator Chuck Schumer, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed support. The original station, named after the Pennsylvania Railroad, was demolished in 1963.

A U.S. Army veteran was arrested for starting a fire outside a federal immigration court and temporary ICE holding facility in Lower Manhattan. The suspect used gasoline, a lighter, and a firework, then fired an airsoft rifle toward the building and carried anti-ICE literature. The incident caused a naturalization ceremony cancellation and injuries.

Amtrak's study proposes building a 'super-wide' platform at Penn Station to increase train capacity without demolishing a Midtown block. The Trump administration is pursuing a plan to rebuild Penn Station and explore service improvements ahead of new Hudson River rail tunnel construction.

New York City is under an air quality advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with the Air Quality Index reaching unhealthy levels. The city is distributing free KN95 masks at locations like libraries, NYPD precincts, and transit stations. Sensitive groups are urged to avoid outdoor activities and monitor health symptoms.

A federal study proposes major upgrades to Penn Station, including extended platforms and new stairways and escalators, aimed at increasing train capacity and reducing crowding.

Andy Byford, with transit experience in multiple cities, is leading Amtrak's plan to rebuild Penn Station as part of the Trump administration's initiative. He has sought support along the East Coast but has not secured a meeting with MTA Chair Janno Lieber.

NJ Transit experienced a meltdown during the evening rush hour amid extreme heat. CeFaan Kim reported the latest updates from Penn Station.

New York City's street homeless population reached a record high in the annual tally, with a 11% increase this year. A homeless individual was observed sleeping at Penn Station.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly set to wed at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, with NYPD tracking the event but declining to comment on the wedding. The venue's security features and city officials' vague statements highlight the unconfirmed nature of the event, despite visible preparations and speculation.

A gridlock alert has been issued in New York City for the France-Sweden match. Michelle Charlesworth is reporting from Penn Station.

Hector Deleon, 51, was indicted on 18 counts following a June 7 stabbing spree at Penn Station, where he allegedly injured seven people, including one with a traumatic brain injury. Deleon was arrested by Amtrak Police after the attack, during which he used a knife to assault multiple victims in a drug-fueled rampage.

A man is accused of a stabbing spree in Penn Station that injured seven people. Hector Deleon, 51, faces seven counts of attempted murder in the second degree, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Amtrak and the Trump administration are promoting a Penn Station redesign featuring numerous public benches, contrasting with New York City's trend of removing seating to deter loitering and homelessness.

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other projects. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and funds for infrastructure like modernizing Penn Station. Reactions from lawmakers were mixed, with some praising the request and others criticizing it as an overextension for unrelated priorities.

President Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for the Agriculture Department, and funds for projects like modernizing Penn Station. Congressional reactions were divided, with Republicans supporting and Democrats criticizing the request.

The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and specific projects like modernizing Penn Station. Senator Charles Grassley supported the request, while Senator Patty Murray criticized it as an attempt to secure funds for unrelated Pentagon priorities.

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover war costs in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes allocations for Defense, Agriculture, and infrastructure projects, with mixed reactions from Congress, including support from Sen. Charles Grassley and criticism from Sen. Patty Murray.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, support for American farmers, an Ebola response in Africa, and infrastructure projects in Washington, D.C. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers debate military action, and includes provisions to appeal to regional interests, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran, including $67 billion for the Department of Defense, $11.1 billion for American farmers, $1.4 billion for the Ebola crisis in Central Africa, and $500 million for Washington, D.C. restoration projects. The request faces political challenges as lawmakers from both parties oppose further military action, though it includes provisions to attract support from various regions, such as funding for a modernized Penn Station in New York City.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging the MTA and Amtrak to collaborate on rebuilding Penn Station, following the Trump administration's push for the project. MTA Chair Janno Lieber stated there is no disagreement with Hochul on handling the initiative.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber criticized Amtrak's Penn Station reconstruction plan as 'bizarre' and refused to become a partner. Lieber raised concerns about Amtrak's oversight of the project.

Amtrak senior adviser Andy Byford, previously NYC Transit President, urged the MTA to collaborate on the Penn Station rebuild. Byford resigned in 2020 during a public dispute with Andrew Cuomo and stated in a letter that the federal government will proceed with the project regardless of MTA cooperation.

A proposed $8bn renovation of Penn Station in New York City has raised concerns among local leaders about costs, improvements, and Donald Trump's potential role. Critics question whether the project will benefit commuters or serve as a legacy boost for the US president at taxpayer expense.

Penn Station is described as a homeless-plagued disaster zone, but the article suggests that real leadership could improve its condition by emulating Grand Central Terminal as a model.

A homeless individual attacked five people at Penn Station, stabbing one victim through the head and piercing their brain during a rampage, according to the DA. The attack occurred last Sunday.

Hector Deleon, 51, stabbed six people and lunged at another at Penn Station on June 7, according to prosecutors. The attack occurred at the scene where blood and used medical items were found.

A homeless man with multiple priors is accused of slashing five people in Penn Station, as discussed in NY Post's Letters to the Editor. The incident has sparked public discourse among readers.

Developers and Trump administration officials released renderings for a $7-8 billion Penn Station overhaul, featuring expanded space and a new entrance on Eighth Avenue. The project, led by Penn Transformation Partners, involves demolishing the Infosys Theater but does not relocate Madison Square Garden. Funding sources remain unspecified.

Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday night. Henry Obadiah, one of the victims, described being attacked and slashed in the face and cheek, requiring stitches. The suspect, Hector Deleon, a 51-year-old with a criminal history in New Jersey, was arrested by Amtrak police. Officials reported no signs of terrorism.