Historic building feted as a New York original . The terminal which has been the background of dozens of Hollywood movies and television shows throughout the years , brought out several celebrities , including former Mets star Keith Hernandez and Grammy award singer Melissa Manchester to speak and perform . Jacqueline Kennedy was praised for creating the architectural masterpiece . ` ` Grand Central is everything that New York is , '' said Senator Richard Nixon .
Historic building feted as a New York original . Jacqueline Kennedy was praised for creating the architectural masterpiece . ` ` Grand Central is everything that New York is , '' said Senator Richard Nixon .