The council subcommittee cited the ongoing conflict between Penn Station and MSG as reason to prevent the approval of a longer-term permit.
The New York City Council Committee on Land Use approved a five-year permit for Madison Square Garden Monday.The council subcommittee cited theas reason to prevent the approval of a longer-term permit.
Many people believe that MSG needs to relocate in order for the proper upgrades to be made to the country's busiest passenger train station. "We cannot wait five years before engaging again on this issue and developing a plan; we need to seize the moment and work now to develop a sustainable strategy for the region, and for the train station beneath it," said NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams."We are disappointed," MSG entertainment said in a statement.
Nonetheless, this permit, if approved, would be temporary. At best, it will keep the dueling sides in stasis for another five years: no permanent home for MSG, and no long-term renovation plan for Penn Station. The plan approved by the council subcommittee still needs to be approved by the full City Council. That vote is expected to take place on September 14.
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