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MTA moving forward with $2.87 billion Penn Station Access Project

December 24, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is proceeding with a $2.87 billion project to bring Metro-North trains from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut into Manhattan’s Penn Station.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New York officials pleased by news of Canadian border reopening

October 13, 2021 The Center Square

More than 18 months after COVID-19 forced the shutdown of America’s borders, the federal government announced late Tuesday that it would reopen them to fully vaccinated “non-essential travelers” next month – news that received a positive reception in New York state.

New Jersey Congressmen push legislation to bar New York City congestion taxes

August 16, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Proposed federal legislation would bar congestion taxes on New Jersey residents driving into Manhattan’s “Central Business District” south of 60th Street.

After a yearlong closure, the New York Transit Museum has reopened

August 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn has reopened following a yearlong closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York, New Jersey lawmakers want probe into pricing at local airports

August 13, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into possible price gouging at airports the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates.

New York Democrat frustrated with Biden administration over lack of response to Canada’s move to reopen border

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

Canadian officials announced they would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month.

Mets plan to unveil Tom Seaver statue on Opening Day 2022

May 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a Tom Seaver statue at Citi Field on Opening Day 2022, the team announced.

New York City tourism suffered massive decline during pandemic, report shows

April 29, 2021 The Center Square

Thanks to COVID-19, New York City saw a decadelong growth streak come to an end as the number of visitors declined by two-thirds and their contribution to the economy dropped even more.