In the meantime, there is some question about whether or not Penn Station will remain open during the convention (August 30 - September 2). Even though the city's goal is to keep subways and other modes of transport up, Penn Station may close for a few hours. The Times reports that North Station in Boston will close for the entire week of the Democratic Convention. While closing Penn Station sounds like a huge hassle, Gothamist has to agree that if it's for a few hours during the President's speech, as Mayor Bloomberg suggested, it's not that bad - streets are shut down and gridlocked for hours when he visits. Gothamist is sure the city will prepare people well in advance that they should not be going into Penn Station or near Madison Square Garden during certain times. But, man, let us book our vacation for that week. more ›