Monthly Archives: July 2008

Great Commuting Moments In Literary History Vol. IV

Posted on July 16, 2008 by TJ

Today’s offering of Great Commuting Moments comes from the odd British children’s series known as “Mr. Men.” This installment follows the foibles of one Mr. Tickle, a long-armed, amoeba-like chap who takes great delight in using his prodigious reach to tickle … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: ELEVADER

Posted on July 15, 2008 by TJ

ELEVADER /ELL eh VAYD urr/ noun: A witless dolt who invades a full elevator as the doors close, then typically selects a floor that’s lower than yours to further delay your arrival at work. Usage: I was all set to be on time for … Continue reading →

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Clyde Haberman is Disappointed in You…Again

Posted on July 15, 2008 by TJ

NY Times “NYC” columnist Clyde Haberman is once again wagging a wrinkly finger at the hoi polloi who ride the subway, and litter on and around it too. When it comes to creating trash, however, New Yorkers are nothing if not catholic … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To:

Posted on July 14, 2008 by TJ

The 20-somethings on the 5:46 out of Grand Central Friday evening. There were two of you, one about 20 and the other a little older. You got on in White Plains. You were dressed in baggy shorts and white t-shirts. … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS: “Train Ride”

Posted on July 11, 2008 by TJ

Some people ride trains only because it gets them to and from their place of work. Others ride trains because they really, truly just freakin’ love trains. Like this guy. I must say, Little G would never, ever get off … Continue reading →

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Rock Stations

Posted on July 11, 2008 by TJ

MSG’s new show on subway performers, called NYC Sound Tracks, debuts this Sunday at 8. Sixteen subway musicians duke it out for the title of best underground musician in Gotham. Gillian Pensavalle, looking seductive on the above-left, hosts. And if you think … Continue reading →

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When Being “Flat” and “Dense” is a Good Thing

Posted on July 10, 2008 by TJ

A dramatic plan to promote bike-sharing–city-owned bikes stashed around the city for residents to use–kicks off today. The Forum For Urban Design has made 30 bikes available, reports the New York Times, through Monday in the East Village, West Village, … Continue reading →

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‘Examiner’ Pays Visit to Hummerville

Posted on July 10, 2008 by TJ

As we exited the 5:46 last night, Hawthorne riders were met at the stairs by a fresh-faced young lady handing out equally fresh copies of The Examiner. The Examiner is a weekly paper that launched last fall, covering Pleasantville and … Continue reading →

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Metro-North Rolls Out Handheld Ticket Machines

Posted on July 9, 2008 by TJ

If you’ve been seeing train conductors who appear to be texting each other recently (WORK SUX! WOT R U DOIN?), they may actually be operating the new handheld wireless ticket machines that are supposed to “modernize and simplify on-board ticketing … Continue reading →

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Westchester’s Wacky Border

Posted on July 9, 2008 by TJ

We were trekking up the Bronx River Parkway recently when we noticed something strange. The Parkway runs parallel to the Metro-North’s Harlem line, and we passed the large green sign that said we’d exited the Bronx and arrived in lovely, … Continue reading →

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