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Kathy Hochul: “The Empire service is an important part of our states and an…”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Governor Hochul Restores Service and Announces Improvements to Rail Service Between Albany & NYC

Published | Video Starts at 10:06

The place is filled with incredible history. And then all of a sudden, you're in the Hudson Valley. And that journey carries about 2 million riders every year. The Empire service is an important part of our states and an artery that connects New York City and Albany. But this past spring, the Amtrak had to begin long overdue repairs to the East River Tunnel. And that damage goes all the way back to Hurricane Sandy. (10:06–10:14)

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Asserts the importance of the Empire service as a transportation link between New York City and Albany.

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