New York State Department of Financial Services
02/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 16:57
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
"The federal government owes the Gateway Development Commission more than $200 million. My message to the Trump Administration is simple: Enough with the chaos and delays. Get people back to work. Today we made progress. $30 million has finally been released, and a court-ordered report will force transparency on the remaining funds. But the job isn't done. Full funding must be restored now.
"Here's what's at stake: 1,000 union workers laid off and 200,000 commuters who depend on a safe, reliable tunnel under the Hudson every single day. The Gateway Tunnel cannot wait. Our regional economy depends on it.
"Every time Donald Trump has tried to derail this project, I've fought back, and I will again. We will not accept threats or phony deals when the law is clear. We're ready to build. Let us get to work."
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