Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Empire State Development

There are less expensive ways to solve the problem of Penn Station. Photo: Glugalug/Wikimedia Commons

OPINION: Gov. Hochul’s Penn Station Plan is Flawed from a Transit Perspective

By Liam Blank | Jul 26, 2022 | No Comments

Train capacity can be increased without even expanding Penn Station — but the state doesn't seem to care.

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Friday’s Headlines: Rubber Stamp Edition

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 22, 2022 | No Comments

The big story of the day was Empire State Development's approval of Gov. Hochul's real estate deal masquerading as a Penn Station redesign plan. Plus other news.

What was supposed to be the "urban room" as part of the massive Pacific Park development. Source: BrooklynSpeaks

Hold Developer Accountable for Failed Promises at Brooklyn Mega-Project: Advocates

By Julianne Cuba | Jul 15, 2022 | No Comments

Whatever happened to our "Urban Room"?

The No. 7 train. As loud car drivers complain about congestion pricing, the MTA's subway brings economic benefits to everyone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Council Candidate: Hells Kitchen Needs Another 7 Train Station

By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments

Erik Bottcher calls for the revival of the unbuilt station at 41st Street and Tenth Avenue.

This state rendering does not show the shuttle buses that these Islander fans will have to board to get to their arena, which will sit at another LIRR station on the other side of Belmont Park.

Op-Ed: Gov. Cuomo’s Plan for New LIRR Station for Islanders is a Boondoggle

By Larry Penner | Jul 9, 2019 | 5 Comments

The state's plan for a new LIRR station at Belmont Park raises many questions, many of which are asked in this op-ed by a respected transit analyst.