American Renaissance: Penn Station Reborn?

Last week saw a surprisingly placid interaction between the Trump Administration and the city of New York. While the public has become accustomed to a more contentious relationship over the past few years, Trump’s selection of Andy Byford to lead the revitalization of the city’s Pennsylvania Station has been met with an unusual degree of approbation from a wide assortment of citizens, ranging from historical societies to the governor’s office. The former president of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has been tasked with the redevelopment of the nation’s busiest train station, an oft-criticized object of scorn for New Yorkers.