New York Governor Kathy Hochul has allocated $54 million from state discretionary funds to restart the Second Avenue Subway extension project, which was halted due to her pause on congestion pricing. The funds will be used for the relocation of utility lines on Second Avenue between 105th and 110th streets, necessary for extending the Q line to 125th Street. This decision aims to keep the project on schedule and retain $3.4 billion in federal grants. MTA Chair Janno Lieber expressed gratitude, stating the funding allows Phase 2 of the project to stay on track while broader funding issues are resolved. The extension promises to provide much-needed transit access to East Harlem and ease congestion on other crowded lines.