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What we're working on

City Club Welcomes Through-Running in Penn Station Plan, Looks Ahead to Public Operating Details

"We are encouraged by the direction and we intend to help make it work," said Liam Blank.

TRANSPORTATION

NY-10 Congress primary: Brooklyn Marine Terminal fight sharpens Goldman-Lander battle

With the future of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) becoming a central topic of public debate, The City Club of New York continues to work with the Red Hook and Columbia Street communities to advocate for a modernized, sustainable approach to our waterfront infrastructure. We encourage you to read the recent coverage of current political discourse regarding the BMT proposals and review the City Club's non-partisan policy recommendations for the site, which prioritize public

WATERFRONT

World Cup Rail Fares Remain Excessive at $98 Round-Trip; City Club Calls for Transparency and Rider Protections

New Jersey officials have announced a round-trip rail fare of $98 to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup, supported by private partners rather than taxpayers. While this is an improvement over the originally proposed price, the fare remains more than seven times the normal cost of the same trip and does not resolve deeper questions about how costs will be allocated or how everyday riders will be protected during eight matchdays. The City Club of New York has issued a statement

PENN STATION

Scope of Work: Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Comments on the Environmental Review Process (March 2026) These comments on the Draft Scope of Work for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal have been prepared on behalf of the City Club of New York. They represent the collective effort of the organization and its professional consultants. Background The Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) is a unique part of the City’s infrastructure, and the proposed action is ambitiously large. The environmental review of such a project will require ac

WATERFRONT

Three leading civic organizations have formally submitted joint comments urging the City to evaluate a community-led, all-maritime alternative for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) that prioritizes climate resilience and clean energy.

Joint Statement: City Club, Resilient Red Hook, and NYC 2030 District Call for All-Maritime Vision at Brooklyn Marine Terminal

The City Club of NY, Resilient Red Hook, and NYC 2030 District submit joint comments on the BMT Draft Scope of Work, proposing an all-maritime alternative and community energy network.

WATERFRONT

Creating A Blue Highway

Download the full report Creating a Blue Highway Hub at Brooklyn Marine Terminal (2026) Background information: Resiliency Memo (October 2025) Energy Considerations NYC2030 Report: BMT & Energy Plan Photo Credits Above: Panels, Richard Mason , Windmill, B.Y. Ken About the Blue Highway... February 9, 2026: The City Club of New York released an updated all-maritime plan for the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. “Creating a Blue Highway Hub at Brooklyn Marine

WATERFRONT

133 years of civic accountability

Founded in 1892, the City Club has shaped New York's built environment through independent research, public advocacy, and direct engagement with city agencies. We are not affiliated with any political party or real estate interest.

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