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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Conde Nast Brass Slumming It on Subway
If you see an exquisitely coiffed rider in a bespoke suit in the Q train, it just might be a Conde Nast higher-up who’s lost his limo privileges. NY Post media scribe Keith Kelly says several Conde execs are taking … Continue reading
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The Commuter’s Ten Commandments
As Easter approaches, we felt it was only appropriate to republish the Trainjotting “Commuter’s 10 Commandments.” — Oddly enough, Moses was on the 5:46 to Mount Kisco last night. He left these behind…which, come to think of it, is a … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Blackberry, cell phone, iPod, Ten Commandments
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Things You Don’t Overhear on Metro-North Every Day
“Wow, look at her–she’s a hottie!” “Didja hear the MTA is thinking of reducing fares 25%? Those guys are nuts!” “I really have to give riders credit for honoring Metro-North’s limit-your-cellphone-calls policy.” “Those new conductor uni’s sure are spiffy.” “Gotta … Continue reading
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Since You Don’t Spend Enough Time on Metro-North…
If you think you see a giant pink bunny on your Metro-North train April 4, it’s not the L.S.D. The railroad is hosting its annual Easter “Bunny Express” trip, with separate 90-minute kiddie round-trips departing Grand Central at 11 and … Continue reading
Metro-North Overhauling Tarrytown ‘Gem’
Metro-North is set to begin a $1.7 million overhaul on the Tarrytown train station along the Hudson. The work will include a new slate roof, gutters, canopy supports and reconstruction of three roof dormers that were removed decades ago. The … Continue reading
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More Than One for the Road: The Final ‘Foot It’
Let me take you back to the night in question, February 27. A Friday, and I’m going home later than usual. But not because I had to work late. I’m a little buzzed, actually, because a group of … Continue reading
Grand Central Tennis: Game, Set, Match
The mysterious Grand Central Terminal tennis courts are being torn up to make room for a Metro-North employee lounge. Reports New York 1: Players shell out $170 an hour to use the little-known two-court club and lounge. It is a … Continue reading
Just One of Those Weeks
I hate to end the week on a downer note, especially after the sad tale of the black cat who perished on the Hawthorne train tracks earlier this week. I pass by a construction site on Park Avenue South each … Continue reading
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July 4 Comes Early
My 8:16 was chugging into Grand Central, slowing down in the tunnel around 50th Street. I got up to put my coat on and prepare for my spot on the happy hamster wheel that is commuting in New York. The … Continue reading
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Kitty Litter
We’re very happy to report that the dead black cat on the tracks at Hawthorne station was removed as of yesterday. On behalf of the Hawthorne commuters and, of course, the cat himself, thank you for removing him with dignity. … Continue reading