Untapped New York

Behind the Scenes of "The Eternal Space," A Play About Penn Station's Demolition

The Eternal Space, my play about the demolition of Old Penn Station, is celebrating its 10-year off-Broadway anniversary with ...

Andy Byford, tasked with overhauling Penn Station, on his plans to redo "the ugly duckling" of mass transit

Andy Byford, the former MTA chief, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station​, the busiest ...
Opinion
GothamistOpinion

Federal takeover of Penn Station could be Trojan horse for new Midtown skyscrapers

Amtrak officials have said the Penn Station overhaul would be contained within the existing transit hub's footprint. Federal documents tell a whole different story.
Opinion
Streetsblog New York CityOpinion

Trump’s Penn Station Plan Could Saddle New York Commuters With New Fees

Amtrak and Andy Byford's plan to privatize the operation Penn Station could open the door to sticking transit riders with extra fees.
The New York Times

Bidding Opens for Penn Station’s Long-Delayed Transformation

The Trump administration put out a call Thursday for imaginative proposals for turning the busiest transportation hub in North America into a world-class gateway to New York City. By Patrick McGeehan ...
CBS New York on MSN

Penn Station transformation more likely than ever, transit leaders say

Amtrak Special Advisor Andy Byford said the entire country could benefit from the New York City train station's renovation.
CBS New York on MSN

Andy Byford discusses Penn Station overhaul plans

Andy Byford, the former MTA chief nicknamed "Train Daddy" by riders, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station, the busiest train hub in North America. CBS News New York ...
NorthJersey.com

Every option to fix NY Penn Station on table as Amtrak looks to hire project developer

All options are being considered, including moving Madison Square Garden and implementing through-running for trains. A master developer is expected to be chosen by May 2026, with construction ...

I went to my first AEW Full Gear at Prudential. Here’s why you should go

A.J. — the Costco dad who brought the world the phrase “five big booms” — entered the ring. As expected, the crowd was shouting “boom” in no time as pops wailed away on heels Roppongi Vice, who fought ...
Crain's New York

Feds open bidding for Penn Station redesign with key details up in the air

The Trump administration has formally requested proposals to transform Penn Station from an infamously bleak train hub into a modern travel destination, just six months after federal officials and ...
NJ.com

Process underway to transform N.Y.’s Penn Station, brighten the dank place commuters loathe

With an ambitious schedule ahead, Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation say they’ve met several key deadlines in the latest effort to rebuild Penn Station in Manhattan into a destination - ...
Crain's New York

Amtrak to study limited Metro-North service into Penn Station

In response to delays in a $2.9 billion project to expand New York City commuter rail service into Penn Station, Amtrak’s president said he would consider a proposal to fill the gap and start limited ...