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13 May, 2008 06:12:00
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Schumer on Mayor's Plan: 'Goofiest Thing' He's Seen


Senator Schumer is calling a key part of the Bloomberg administration's plan for the West Side of Manhattan the "goofiest thing I've ever seen," and the mayor is firing back, saying the senator should mind his own business — back in Washington.


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(New York Sun) -- At a breakfast in Midtown yesterday sponsored by Crain's, Mr. Schumer criticized the Bloomberg administration's decision to include a mid-block boulevard in the future development of the Hudson rail yards — a move that he said had diverted funds from the extension of the no. 7 subway line. The Bloomberg administration has long envisioned a broad, park-like boulevard running between 33rd and 42nd streets in the space between Tenth and Eleventh avenues. It was to be filled with sidewalk cafés, large water fountains, and promenades.

He also said the failing Moynihan Station project and the potential to rebuild Penn Station should take priority over the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city's plans to develop Hudson Yards, and he said the Port Authority should take the leadership role on the Moynihan Station project — a position opposed by Mayor Bloomberg.

"Access to the Port's money will cut off any need for us to scramble for additional resources to pay for it," Mr. Schumer said.

At a press conference two hours after Mr. Schumer's public appearance, Mr. Bloomberg said the senator should leave decisionmaking on the various West Side projects to the city.

"New York City government — elected by the people — is what is going to determine what goes on in this city, not any study panel, not any elected officials outside of local city government, and all of this is not helpful in terms of satisfying developers," Mr. Bloomberg said.

Comments (1 posted):

nenad on 28 May, 2008 04:45:09
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Mr. Schumer should mind his own in Washington. Not a thing comes out from there that is good. On the other hand, Mr. Bloomberg, the best mayor ever, knows what the city shall do.

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