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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Running Late on the 6:10
It’s 5:59 and I have to get from 26th and Park to my train in the basement of Grand Central by 6:10. Sure, the next train is only 23 minutes later. But Little G has been hassling me about not … Continue reading
Posted in 125th Street, 6:10, Grand Central
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A Token of Our Appreciation
Nearly seven years since the subway token was rendered essentially worthless, the former symbol of loud, sweaty, in-your-face Noo Yawk is still very much in demand, reports AMNY’s Urbanite blog. Heather Haddon writes: Straphangers who have held onto the iconic … Continue reading
What’s That Racket in GCT?
You may have noticed the giant clear cube being erected in the Vanderbilt Hall section of Grand Central yesterday, along with some silver bleacher seating in the back. Yes, it’s almost time for that annual squash bacchanal known as Tournament … Continue reading
Posted in Grand Central, Squash
Tagged Gregory Gaultier, Squash, Tournament of Champions
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Student Protest Over Transit Cuts a Dud
“Thousands” of students were expected to show up at the Governor’s Executive Chambers in midtown yesterday to tell Governor Paterson not to cut their free or discounted bus and train rides to school, according to a press release issued prior to the event. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in Doomsday, Metrocard, MTA
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: An Open Letter To:
From June 29, 2009 The woman who muttered a sarcastic “thank you” to my back after I cut her off at the 28th Street stop this morning. First off, Ma’am, I don’t think I was really, truly in the wrong. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in 28th Street, 6 train
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: Our Black Friday Trip to the City: What We Learned, What We Lost
From December 1, 2008 It was the day after Thanksgiving, so-called Black Friday, when human nature’s darkest tendencies are on display, and it was exactly a month before Little G’s third birthday. Big Sis and the kids were in the … Continue reading
Posted in Metro North
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: I Thought My Commute Sucked Vol. VII
From April 19, 2007 On page 1 of today’s Wall Street Journal is perhaps the most shocking bit of commuter-related journalism you’ll ever read. Eric Bellman tells the story of overcrowding on commuter rails in Mumbai, India; so bad is … Continue reading
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: The Drag Queen Returns
From October 26, 2007 [Editor's Note: I sure could get used to this lazy-ass repurposing.] There (s)he was on the 7:16 to Stamford last night, all 11-inch heels and fishnet dress and tights with the ass cheeks cut out. Yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Drag Queens, Stamford
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: Word of the Week: GRAND CENTRAL VERMINAL
From December 16, 2008 GRAND CENTRAL VERMINAL \GRAND sent rull VERR minn ull\ noun: The large masses of fresh-faced teens and vacationing Midwesterners and Europeans that assemble in Grand Central Terminal around the holidays. Usage: I was running for the … Continue reading
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TRAINJOTTING CLASSIC: The Season of Giving. And Taking
From December 10, 2008 I’m strolling along this morning, feeling good about myself. We’re having a coat drive at work that ends today. I’ve got a contribution to make, and it’s sandwiched between my hip and my … Continue reading
Posted in Houston Street, Walk to Work
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