Schumer Blocks Trump Station Push | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Senator Chuck Schumer has made it clear he’ll veto any attempt to rename New York’s Penn Station after President Trump, calling such a move a “vanity project” and declaring any bill including it dead on arrival. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had pushed for the renaming, even suggesting “Trump Station” sounds catchy — a move reportedly tied to Trump’s offer to restore funding for a new tunnel, which was later secured via court order. With Penn Station, the nation’s busiest rail hub, set for a $7–8 billion overhaul by Amtrak and the federal government, Schumer’s stance ensures naming…