Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the JFK Terminal 4 Expansion Plan

Statement

"This is a great day for the people of New York, one which brings the promise of renewed opportunity, vitality, and economic growth for our State and our neighbors. John F. Kennedy Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, will continue its transformation into one of the nation's most state-of-the-art airports with the approval of this plan and the construction of a new billion dollar extension to the international terminal. The Terminal 4 expansion will not only increase customer service for thousands of travelers, but will bring much-needed renovations and upgrades to handle the demands of 21st Century air travel, in addition to creating hundreds of construction jobs for New Yorkers.

"I commend Delta for its significant investment in improvements at JFK, and on behalf of all New Yorkers, we look forward to reaping the economic benefits of our continued partnership. When completed, Delta's New York operations will contribute more than $19 billion in New York State and the tri-state area.

"I would like to thank Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward and Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson for their commitment to this project, and for laying the groundwork for a new, world class terminal at JFK Airport. The new and improved terminal will further enhance New York's status as a global destination and gateway to the United States."

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