By Kate McMahon, AICP

The Northeast Section held a holiday lunch on December 6, 2024 at Grande Pizza in Moosic. The keynote speaker for the event was Larry Malski, President of the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA). Mr. Malski provided an update on an effort to reestablish passenger rail service between New York City and Scranton. The New York City to Scranton rail line is being advanced through Amtrak’s Corridor Identification and Development Program. The initiation of a Service Development Plan for the Scranton to New York City line was recently announced.

During the Holiday Lunch, Peter Wulfhorst was recognized for his service to the Northeast Section. Peter recently retired from Penn State Extension in Pike County. He previously served as the Northeast Section Chairman and most recently as its Secretary. Peter was the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Local Government in 2021.