Amtrak is moving full speed ahead with tunnel closures in the city on Friday — despite pleas from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams who fear the three-year project could cause transit chaos. Amtrak leadership had a “productive” meeting with Hochul and leaders of the Metropolitan Transit Agency Thursday, but Amtrak will still close...

"It is because of these brave men and women that we can cherish the most precious gift we have: our freedom," Adams said.