Schumer Statement in Response to Pataki Speech on Redevelopment in Lower Manhattan

Today, Senator Schumer released the following statement in response to Governor Pataki's speech on the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan:

"Governor Pataki's speech contained the urgency and deadline-oriented thinking that has been so sorely lacking of late in regard to downtown. It sounded a very different tone that I hope will shake off the lethargy and inertia that has bogged down downtown's revitalization. The one billion dollar infusion of money for the downtown link is essential and should give that much need proposal a real shot in the arm. It will make it easier to convince Washington that New York is serious about the Rail Link. In addition, the Governor indicated he shares my urgency for keeping Goldman downtown and laid out a comprehensive plan with timetables that would allow the rest of downtown development to proceed while waiting for the reconfiguration of Freedom Tower. In sum, it was a good plan and a good speech. Now let's get moving and put some shovels in the ground."

http://schumer.senate.gov/SchumerWebsite/pressroom/press_releases/2005/PR41673.Pataki%20Lower%20Man.051205.html