Young Tom Klingensmith (left), said he was taken to the original majestic Penn Station in 1962 by his grandfather Joe (right) only one year before the grand rail hub faced the wrecker’s ball. Now 71, Tom is working with a group on a plan for a new Penn Station. And he says Donald Trump may help.
Young Tom Klingensmith (left), said he was taken to the original majestic Penn Station in 1962 by his grandfather Joe (right) only one year before the grand rail hub faced the wrecker’s ball. Now 71, Tom is working with a group on a plan for a new Penn Station. And he says Donald Trump may help. ( Photo: Courtesy Tom Kligensmith)

Tom Klingensmith, writer and philanthropist, recalls recalls visiting the original McKim, Mead and White-designed Penn Station by his grandfather shortly before the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed the majestic rail hub to be turned into rubble in 1963. He thinks Trump can help restore it to its past grandeur.

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The rendering of the proposed Lenox Hill Hospital expansion (right), which the “Save Lenox Hill” group is strenuously opposing. It faces a key Community Board 8 vote this week. The hospital has already revised the size of the expansion once (original proposal pictured left).
The rendering of the proposed Lenox Hill Hospital expansion (right), which the “Save Lenox Hill” group is strenuously opposing. It faces a key Community Board 8 vote this week. The hospital has already revised the size of the expansion once (original proposal pictured left). ( Image: Northwell Health )

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The ongoing saga of Northwell Health’s proposed expansion of Lenox Hill Hospital continues, with a key Community Board 8...

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