NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday detailed plans to rebuild New York City with major infrastructure projects.
It was part four of his State of the State address.
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The first step was the new Moynihan Train Hall, which opened Jan. 1 across from Penn Station.
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The governor says rebuilding Penn Station itself is the next step.
He also plans to transform Pier 76 from a police tow pound into a park.
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