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 MoreSnoooooooooow. This morning’s snow really pisses me off. I was totally getting into the thought of it becoming spring. Even on Friday, it was really nice. You barely needed a jacket. Then, wham! All this snow. It’s total bull. So it should make this morning’s commute a gem. Actually, what will really be interesting is [...]
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New Subway Geeks Break Subway Riding Record
There’s a new geeky duo that claim the title of being the fastest to ride the entire New York City Subway system. Back in December of 2006, some guys broke the old record by an hour. The new record holders claim to have beaten the record by a couple of hours. How did they do [...]
Beautiful Subway Photography
Here’s some beautiful photos from the New York City Subway I found. Feel free to post links to others in the comments. (Note: Comments with links often get held in the moderation queue. I will check and approve them though!)
A Little Subway Terrorist Chear for the Holidays
Here’s disturbing blurb from the AP I came across today: Federal authorities are warning law enforcement personnel of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway system during the holiday season. An internal memo obtained by The Associated Press says the FBI has received a “plausible but unsubstantiated” report that al-Qaida terrorists in [...]
Escalators: Walk on the Left, Stand on the Right
If you miraculously find a working escalator somewhere in the New York City subway system… 1) Alert us immediately. They are, in fact, an endangered species 2) Walk on the left side, and stand on the right. Don’t be a dick and stand in the middle, or next to your girlfriend. Folks, it’s a simple [...]
Ads Promoting Islam Coming to Subway Near You
Let the drama begin. Apparently this September, straphangers will see ads on the subway promoting Islam. (Oh nooo !!)
How can we protect our children from these ads that will surely turn them into terrorists instantly?
Unfortunately, that’s not an exaggeration if you ask many New Yorkers including some Congressmen.
“I have no problem with the ad itself, but I have a very, very real problem with those behind it,” Rep. Peter King, a New York Republican, said Tuesday. He is urging the Metropolitan Transit Authority to reject the ads. [CNN]
What didn’t make it into the text version of the story, but did make it in the live interview with Rep. King was when he said that he was especially appalled by the ads running at a time when America will be “…mourning the 7th anniversary of 9/11.”
