For those Hudson Valley residents to rely on mass transit to commute down to New York City, things will start to look (even more) different in one of the busiest transportation hubs in the country.

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Announcement for Penn Station Renovation

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced "world-class' changes coming to Penn Station that will address everything from commuter safety to overcrowding. Here's the latest details and timeline residents can expect as construction gets underway.

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Architect for Penn Station Remodel

Governor Hochul says she agrees with New York residents that improvements to Penn Station "cannot come soon enough", and they've tapped famed UK architect John McAslan, who helped redesign King's Cross Station in London, to take the reins. There are focusing on several specific stress points of the current design of Penn Station.

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Plans for Newly Designed Penn Station

If you've spent more than a minute in Penn Station, you've either observed or been part of swelling crowds that seem to move like schools of fish as they try to make their way to their designated platforms. In response, Hochul says that passenger orientation and overcrowding relief are top priorities. To accomplish this, the plan is to enlarge walkways and raise ceilings, as well as create more space for passengers on platforms.

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In addition to accessibility and safety logistics, the plan also includes strategies to create more opportunities for retail stores to join Penn Station, and create access to the neighboring Moynihan Train Hall. While there is no current timeline for physical completion, the initial contract with McAslan's firm has the goal of creating a "preliminary station design" within a year.

All Aboard! Look At The Transformation of These 12 Historic Train Stations

A century ago it seemed that every small town and village had a railroad coming through it and a train depot to welcome it. Today there are far fewer train depots still standing from the glory years of American railroad history. But there are some, and they have been transformed into everything from restaurants to museums. Here are 12 of the best.

21 New York State Counties With The Most Horrendous Commute Times

Have you ever stopped and added up how much time you spend behind the wheel? What are the worst commute times for counties across New York State?

How bad do we REALLY have it in New York State when it comes to our commute times? According to The U.S. Census Bureau, the national average for a one-way commute to or from work is 26.9 minutes and 9.3% of workers nationwide have a one-way commute of 60 minutes or more. Here in New York State, the mean travel time to work in minutes for workers age 16 years+ between 2016-2020 was around 33.5 minutes.

Which counties across the state are the worst?

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