Tagged With "Bauble or Bumble"

The Port Authority spent $4 billion on this new station for subways and PATH at the World Trade Center. Good choice, or....?

4 billion dollars ? How many people in need could that bring a bit of hope to ? When I see figures like that I wonder how many "helpers" will be getting an early Xmas present ? Maybe it's a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen - "The Kings New Clothes"

To be honest, I had similar thoughts. Our public housing agency is years behind in maintenance and repairs. Parts of the city need new and more transit service. Schools are underfunded. And every one of those needs is more important than fancy decoration on top of a transit station. And I'd say that even if I liked the design...

Four billion will build a major airport at most cities. It seems highly excessive for a subway stop. But not a surprise. Garry, I'm sure many wheels were greased to make this project come to life.