New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed questions regarding reports that President Donald Trump wants to rename Penn Station after himself, stating that functional transit improvements take priority over station naming.
During a City Hall press briefing, reporters asked about the station’s redevelopment plans and the suggested renaming proposal.
Mamdani shifted the focus away from the naming debate, emphasizing that the city’s attention must stay on service delivery and commuter experience.
“I am more interested in what the station would be able to deliver to New Yorkers than what we call that station,” Mamdani said.
He noted that infrastructure upgrades are necessary for the city to maintain its global reputation. “I think that we speak about our city as a world-class city and we know that in order to earn that description we have to be able to provide world-class service at every single juncture and there is still much to be done when it comes to ensuring that’s the case when New Yorkers experience Penn Station,” he said.
The exchange followed discussions at City Hall regarding the broader Penn Station redevelopment project.
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