Cutting Student MetroCards: Vote Delayed
Ugh. Just get it over with already so we can go on with our lives realizing that this is not the end of the world. This is a followup to SUBWAYblogger’s recent post on this subject that became quite the source of debate. The vote to cut the program has been delayed. However, there are [...]
Read MoreNYC Brand Condoms: Sweet!
Good times, and a collector’s item. The Mayors Office announced plans to release 1 million NYC Brand condoms. The city has the nation’s highest HIV/AIDS rate, so it makes sense. The cool part? The wrappers will be branded with all the subway lines! Bring on the dirty jokes: So when you plan to pull into [...]
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So how bout that stink
WTF was up with that stink today, huh? That was crazy. Now the conspiracy nuts come out of the wood work. Everyone claims they are the expert. Personally, SUBWAYblogger thinks someone spilled a chemical stink by accident, but is affraid of being labeled a terrorist. Anyway, the stink shut down the PATH train and the [...]
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Wet start to the week
Just think, if it was cold (like January should be), this would all be snow! It has rained over 1.5 inches so far. That could potentially translate into a couple FEET of snow. I was once told by a meteorologist that in very general terms, an inch of rain equals a foot of snow. Sometimes [...]
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This does not really qualify as a subway related post, but it is close enough because this is the crap that totally enrages SUBWAYblogger. Here’s the back story. Ari Kraft was a 13 year old graffiti punk who was widely known for his talent. Yeah, we said it…punk. Sure, he was probably a nice enough [...]
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Hey Larry, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!
Larry Reuter, the current New York City Transit Authority President has announced that he plans to leave NYC in February. Ok, so maybe the headline is a little harsh. He sort of a good run. -Introduced MetroCards with discounts and unlimited rides -Eliminated “two-fare zones” -Oversaw 31% increase in subway ridership -2,502 new subway cars [...]
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What do you do on the subway?
So what do you do to pass the time on the subway? Obviously, SUBWAYblogger blogs on the train. What do you do? As I look around, it seems that a lot of people got PSP’s (Play Station Portable) for Christmas. The increase in videogamers on the train is noticable. Looks like there are a bunch [...]
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Sleeping on the subway
There’s a lot of people that sleep on the subway. Every day, you see people passed out on the trains. Personally, SUBWAYblogger says BAD IDEA. A little doze here and there is ok, but an all out nap is dangerous. You’ll wake up, and all your stuff is gone! How about the people that wear [...]
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