New York Building Congress Testimony Before the Gateway Development Commission

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025

The New York Building Congress represents over 500 member organizations and more than

250,000 skilled tradespeople and professionals who are dedicated to the growth and prosperity

of the New York region. We are proud members of the Build Gateway Now Coalition and

strongly support the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The Building Congress congratulates the Gateway Development Commission on reaching the

50% completion milestone for the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing – Section 3. Advancing such

a complex project under active rail operations, in one of the most congested corridors in the

country, is an extraordinary achievement. This milestone demonstrates the GDC’s technical

expertise and its commitment to delivering real results on schedule.

The Hudson Tunnel Project is the most urgent transit infrastructure project in the nation; and it

has been for decades. It will secure the future of rail service along the Northeast Corridor,

ensuring that New York, New Jersey, and the entire region remain economically competitive

and globally connected. This safe, modern tunnel into Penn Station is essential to keeping

millions of people connected to jobs, education, and each other.

The risks of delay or disruption are not theoretical; we’ve seen just how quickly even

temporary service disruptions can ripple through the region. One third of our nation’s GDP

runs through the Gateway corridor; this is infrastructure with national consequences. But

GDC’s continued progress gives us confidence that the long-standing promise of Gateway is

finally becoming reality.

The Building Congress respectfully urges continued support and momentum behind this once

in a generation infrastructure investment. We look forward to continuing to work with the

Gateway Development Commission and our fellow coalition members to ensure the successful

delivery of the full Gateway Program.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony today.

Carlo A. Scissura, Esq.

President and CEO

New York Building Congress