Charles Gargano Quotations

There are pockets of communities that have been left behind because of the development of malls. Empire plans help communities attract jobs by offering a load of tax benefits.

We're at a point now where we have some grave concerns about his ability to the complete the entire site.

Let's keep in mind that the world, the region, everyone was looking for how we rebuild the Freedom Tower and for what it represents in the rebuilding process.

Since 1995, Governor Pataki has said he wanted the Port Authority to return to its core mission of transportation,

Since Meredith took the reins two years ago, Niagara Falls has seen a series of successes.

I look forward to the opportunity to gain a better understanding of his position on these matters, which we take very seriously.

If it's a U.S. company, it should alleviate some of the concerns about security which have been talked about over the last few weeks. I don't know how successful they'll be.

He is the governor and he thinks it's important for the future, whether he's here or not,

It gives New York employers even greater freedom to grow, expand and create jobs.

That was why we privatized the World Trade Center, by means of a 99-year net lease.

We're trying to rebuild lower Manhattan. This added transportation is important, especially around the Financial District, where a half-hour savings is very important to the business traveler.

The building itself, except for the first 150 to 200 vertical feet, will be the same.

This is not a traditional real estate project. This is a project where thousands of people lost their lives.

Although there are substantial issues that would need to be resolved, this proposal could also be a serious first step towards resolving long-standing issues involving the New York airports and Port Authority leases with the city for the airport property.

The relationship we have with Quebec is special,

New York State and City have made a smart decision in investing in these projects as thousands of jobs will be created during the construction.

It took 14 years of planning to bring us Times Square, ... We think we have done quite a bit in a short period of time.

They were showing bad faith ... It was clearly an indication of the greed involved.

Small business is the backbone of New York's vibrant and growing economy. This rate reduction will provide an ideal opportunity for small businesses to learn more about what that State of New York is purchasing and capitalize on state government contracts.

If he does not, then we want him to move out of the way.

I don't want to speak for how brokers do their business, ... Sometimes, in a market like this, a broker might get overzealous.

The gondola idea is only one of the many that we will be looking at. It's exciting, but it's only one idea. Ferry service is ... going to be very important.