There have apparently been negotiations between Madison Square and Italian construction developer ASTM about demolishing the Theater at MSG on the Eighth Ave side of the arena to build a new grand entrance to Penn Station. So far no sign of any talks between MSG, the MTA and the other railroads that actually use the rail hub below the garden. Photo: Keith J. Kelly
There have apparently been negotiations between Madison Square and Italian construction developer ASTM about demolishing the Theater at MSG on the Eighth Ave side of the arena to build a new grand entrance to Penn Station. So far no sign of any talks between MSG, the MTA and the other railroads that actually use the rail hub below the garden. Photo: Keith J. Kelly

Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick said that the railroads and Madison Square Garden must come to an agreement on four basic questions involving concessions from each side as the debate involving Madison Square Garden and Penn Station brought all sides together although. Neither the railroads nor Madison Square Garden Entertainment seems willing to budge. Meanwhile, the special permit that allows MSG to operate atop Penn Station expires July 24th.

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The cover of the new MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit “Compatibility Report on MSG.” In a united front, the big three railroad concerns now say that MSG is “not compatible” sitting atop Penn Station even though it was a deal with the foundering Pennsylvania Railroad that hatched the current MSG situation.
The cover of the new MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit “Compatibility Report on MSG.” In a united front, the big three railroad concerns now say that MSG is “not compatible” sitting atop Penn Station even though it was a deal with the foundering Pennsylvania Railroad that hatched the current MSG situation.

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For half a century Madison Square Garden, the fourth arena of that name, has sat atop Penn Station like...