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JCPenny 33RD & 6TH MERRY Metrocard

Posted on December 3, 2010 by brian

JCPenny at 33rd & 6th in Manhattan is advertising on the back of the Metrocard. Penny’s wants you to JCPca$h $10 off when you spend $50 now through 1/2/11.

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Redbird seating area in Sunnyside Gardens park

Posted on September 27, 2010 by brian

amNewYork ran a photo in today’s newspaper (Play section, page 9) of a seating area shaped like a redbird subway car. The interesting lawn furniture is located in Sunnyside Gardens park.

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Water condition at 21 St – Van Alst station causes G train delays

Posted on August 20, 2010 by brian

The following MTA NYCT Subway service alert was posted this morning for the G train because of a “water condition” at  the 21 St – Van Alst station: Water? At 21 St – Van Alst? YA THINK?!!? These photos are … Continue reading →

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Metro-North Railroad may purchase double decker commuter coaches

Posted on August 16, 2010 by brian

Many media outlets are reporting this morning that Metro-North Commuter Railroad (MNCR) is seriously considering purchasing double decker rail cars for its Hudson and Harlem commuter lines, which terminate at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. One interesting aspect of this … Continue reading →

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Bx10 bus accident Monday in Spuyten Duyvil

Posted on July 13, 2010 by brian

Monday afternoon there was an accident involving a New York City Transit bus on the Bx10 route and a car. The car fared much worse than the bus it seems. The driver of the car had to be cut out … Continue reading →

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Broken Escalators at PATH World Trade Center Station

Posted on July 1, 2010 by brian

Apparently there was only one working up escalator this morning at PATH’s World Trade Center station. This, folks, sure looks like Pedestrian Level of Service F (LOS F). Photo by: Remy

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Henry Hudson Bridge Pedestrian Walkway has REOPENED!

Posted on June 27, 2010 by brian

Finally, after three years, the Henry Hudson Bridge pedestrian walkway has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists! What a great connection! And what great views! Here are some quick cell phone pics I took as I walked my bike across the … Continue reading →

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Metro-North New Haven Line DERAILMENT this morning

Posted on June 24, 2010 by brian

A Metro-North/CDOT electric M.U. set derailed near the Stamford Yard this morning blocking some tracks and slowing the departure of trains from the yard. As a result service is delayed and conditions on-board are reported to be quite crowded. Photo … Continue reading →

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Redesigned New York City Subway Map to debut in June 2010

Posted on May 28, 2010 by brian

Concurrent with the subway service revisions planned to take effect June 27, 2010, a new subway map edition will be released that does more than just reflect the changes in service. The new map will still closely resemble the current … Continue reading →

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Awesome 1977 Amtrak and Conrail photos around Harrisburg, PA

Posted on May 23, 2010 by brian

All photos taken by Ed K. Enjoy!!

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