We are part of the Boston metro area. The more connectivity that we have, particularly mass transit, the stronger economic activity we are going to enjoy.

There's no thought or concern about how Staten Islanders will get around.

The supporters of the track are certainly hurting their prospects. I'm very troubled by the conduct. My knee-jerk reaction is that they've set their cause back, if not defeated it.

The congressman is a class act, he didn't make a fuss.