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Hochul Slams Federal $77M Release for Gateway Project

2/18/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the federal release of $77 million for Gateway.
The Gateway rail tunnel project is part of a $16 billion initiative linking New York and New Jersey.
Funding was suspended for over four months during a government shutdown, triggering about 1,000 layoffs.
A U.S. district judge ordered the release of over $200 million, but officials said it was insufficient.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the federal release of $77 million for Gateway.
The Gateway rail tunnel project is part of a $16 billion initiative linking New York and New Jersey.
Funding was suspended for over four months during a government shutdown, triggering about 1,000 layoffs.
A U.S. district judge ordered the release of over $200 million, but officials said it was insufficient.