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Amtrak Continues Improvements at New York Penn Station with New, Accessible 7th Avenue and 32nd Street Entrance

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has started work on an accessibility improvement project to the 7th Avenue and 32nd Street entrance at New York Penn Station, taking advantage of adjacent private investments to improve the customer experience in this critical station entrance. The project will add an elevator to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and ease the path of travel for passengers who have wheeled luggage, strollers, and other heavy items. Work is also being done to widen this entrance and replace the stairs and the two existing escalators with three transit-grade escalators. Renderings of the new entranceway can be via the Amtrak Media Center.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has started work on an accessibility improvement project to the 7th Avenue and 32nd Street entrance at New York Penn Station, taking advantage of adjacent private investments to improve the customer experience in this critical station entrance.
  • "New York Penn Station is the front door to New York City, and by making the entrance more modern and accessible, customers can feel confident knowing Amtrak is rolling out the welcome mat," said Amtrak Vice President of Stations, Facilities, Properties and Accessibility Dr. David Handera.
  • "The work on the 7th Avenue and 32nd Street Entrance reflects Amtrak's commitment to accessibility for all, the customer experience, and continuous improvement at the station."
  • Travelers wishing to access the station from the 7th Avenue side during this construction period have access via the escalators and elevator at the NJ TRANSIT entrance on 31st Street and 7th Avenue.

Amtrak, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, and the New York State Department of Transportation Announce Ticket Sales for the Newly Expanded Ethan Allen Express Service in Burlington, Vergennes, and Middlebury

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

BURLINGTON, Vt., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak, in conjunction with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), is now selling Ethan Allen Express tickets for daily travel between Burlington and New York City, including new stops in Vergennes and Middlebury, via Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and through 1-800-USA-RAIL.

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  • Service will kick off at 10:10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, with a celebratory event at Burlington's Union Station.
  • The details, coming soon, will include $1 ticketed train fares within Vermont on the Ethan Allen Express, limited shuttle service on the day of the event for return transportation to Burlington from Vergennes for ticketed passengers, and 50% promotional fares on the Ethan Allen Express this summer.
  • "All of us here in Vermont are grateful for the support of our federal Department of Transportation partners, our Congressional delegation, state legislators, and countless rail advocates to bring this service to fruition.
  • We are very proud of the collaborative efforts and widespread support to deliver passenger train service from Vermont's largest city to New York City."

SJP Properties and Scotto Properties Announce New Headquarters for Valley National Bank in Morristown, N.J.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

SJP Properties, in partnership with Scotto Properties, today announced that demolition is underway at the future site of the new high-performance headquarters for Valley National Bank (NASDAQ:VLY), one of the largest and most prestigious banking institutions in the country.

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  • SJP Properties, in partnership with Scotto Properties, today announced that demolition is underway at the future site of the new high-performance headquarters for Valley National Bank (NASDAQ:VLY), one of the largest and most prestigious banking institutions in the country.
  • Envisioned by SJP Properties in close collaboration with renowned global architecture firm Gensler, Valleys new headquarters will replace a string of vacant structures located on five lots along Speedwell Avenue.
  • As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with approximately $43 billion in assets.
  • To learn more about Valley, go to www.valley.com or call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100.