"These improvements at Penn Station's main entrance will improve the commute for travelers and enhance public safety," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "The project, which includes direct access to the Long Island Rail Road Corridor, will ease pedestrian traffic and improve the overall experience. We're committed to providing expanded transportation options for New Yorkers, and continuing to invest in transformational projects that support public transit and boost the economy."

"Building a new Penn Station entrance is a huge step toward giving our millions of customers the transit hub they deserve, and making the everyday experience of using the LIRR and Subways safer and easier," said MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye. "Thanks to the commitment of Governor Cuomo, this is just one component of the work we're doing to modernize the LIRR and Subway system, with hundreds of transformative projects systemwide, including upgrading signals, expanding ADA accessibility, and expanding the LIRR with a Main Line third track. My daily commute takes me through Penn Station as I switch from the LIRR to the Subway, and I personally look forward to the benefits this new entrance will provide."

"This new iconic entrance, along with widened corridors, heightened ceilings and new retail, will dramatically improve the experience for the 600,000 plus people who use Penn Station daily," said MTA Chief Development Officer Janno Lieber. "We are excited to deliver this transformative project within budget and on an aggressive schedule and - like all the MTA's major projects - faster, smarter, and cheaper than in days past. Thanks to Governor Cuomo for his leadership and vision that has driven this historic renewal at Penn Station."

ESD President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, "New Yorkers have been subject to cramped, dark conditions at Penn Station for too long - and this new entrance, along with Moynihan Train Hall, will help provide the access commuters need and deserve."

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said, "Penn Station opens New York City up to hundreds of thousands of people each day. Those who use it deserve a station as vibrant as the city itself. We look forward to working closely with the Governor, the MTA, local officials and the community to make the vision a reality."

Senator Brad Hoylman said, "If our transit system is the circulatory system of New York City, then Penn Station is its heart - and today Governor Cuomo is announcing an angioplasty. More people enter Pennsylvania Station on a daily basis than the entire population of Portland, Oregon. While it's the nation's busiest train hall, it's crucial that we get a plan for Penn Station that takes into consideration the local neighborhoods and businesses which I represent. I'm grateful to Governor Cuomo for leading this effort, and I look forward to continuing to work with our partners to build on the progress we have already made and create the train station that New Yorkers deserve."

Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried, who represents most of Midtown Manhattan, said, "Penn Station is the beating heart of our area's entire transportation network, serving more travelers than all three metro region airports combined. Its revitalization under Governor Cuomo's leadership, including the addition of the Moynihan Station, will not only make travel easier for riders, but also help generate economic activity and grow jobs in the surrounding community."

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer said, "Manhattan receives thousands of commuters and visitors each day, so we must ensure the intercity rail terminal is accessible, safe and welcoming for everyone. I thank Governor Cuomo's administration for continuing to move along the much-needed upgrades at Penn Station."

Vikki Barbero, Chair of Manhattan Community Board 5, said, "We are glad to see all the pieces coming together for Penn Station. Through Penn Station, our neighborhood welcomes visitors and tourists from every corner of the world. Every part of the station - especially the main entrance - should be designed to give them the unique New York experience that they expect. We thank Governor Cuomo for his commitment to making Penn Station better for this neighborhood and for those passing through."

Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City, said, "Penn Station is in desperate need of repair, and this new entrance at 33rd Street - in conjunction with the new Moynihan Train Hall and LIRR corridor - will be an integral part of its long-overdue modernization. We applaud Governor Cuomo for his focus on modernizing our infrastructure at a time when our federal government continues to ignore our country's aging buildings and transit systems."

LIRR and Amtrak trains will be served by the nine platforms and 17 tracks that will be accessible from the Moynihan Train Hall, reached by eleven new platform escalators and seven elevators. The Train Hall will create direct access to the train station from 9th Avenue for the first time, bringing unparalleled regional transportation options within convenient reach of the booming Hudson Yards and Far West Side areas.

Governor Cuomo is investing $250 billion in infrastructure projects across New York to promote economic development, create jobs, and expand opportunity. These investments enable New York to rebuild and modernize its roads, bridges, broadband networks, public buildings, and other critical infrastructure across the state while putting thousands of New Yorkers to work. Governor Cuomo has jumpstarted long-stalled or long-overdue projects, such as the now complete Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (formerly the Tappan Zee Bridge), the transformation of LaGuardia and JFK Airports, the Jacob K. Javits Center expansion, and building a new Penn Station.