Monthly Archives: March 2010

Cuomo Closes LIRR Disability Investigation

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

A year and a half after a giant NY Times investigative report on extraordinarily high disability claims among retiring LIRR employees, the New York attorney general has closed its investigation, reports the Times. Andrew Cuomo issued 108 subpoenas related to … Continue reading →

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Next Question: What’s in a Rum & Coke?

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

Nutmeg State correspondent Saugatucker shared Friday’s 7:05 out of Grand Central with one of the world’s less-bright bulbs. Guy, pulling two Heinekens out of his bag. Girl, looking both ways for authorities: Wait. We can drink on the train? Guy, straighter … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the Best Commuter Town Is:

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

The Best Damn Commuter Town Period title stays in Westchester, as Larchmont was selected by Trainjotting readers as the best mix of relatively easy transit to the city, low-ish a**hole ratio, lively downtown, parks, taxes, and other quality of life … Continue reading →

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Hawthorne/Valhalla Train Stations Meeting Monday

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

As we mentioned previously, there’s a meeting Monday, March 22 at Mount Pleasant Town Hall about the Hawthorne and Valhalla train stations. Here are the topics to be delivered before our town supervisor, chief of police, and highway superintendent.  Safety … Continue reading →

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PLANEJOTTING REDUX: Dude, Where’s My Suitcase?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

We are back from our soul-crushing detour to Atlanta. I can’t say the same for our three suitcases, which have been either at Newark or JFK, depending on which Delta baggage rep you speak with, since Sunday. What Delta says … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim is Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

As the winter moves out of focus, and last week’s flood waters recede, the swamps of Jersey look refreshed as our morning train cuts through the marsh. The birds and commuters are both enjoying the break.   But our trains … Continue reading →

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Final Call For Entries: Best Damn Commuter Town Period

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

We’ll crown the second-ever Trainjotting “Best Damn Commuter Town Period” champ Monday, so it’s your last chance to submit a nomination for the best town in the tri-state area for liveability, access to NYC, etc. Without tipping our hand, a … Continue reading →

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Irish Hurling

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

Hawthorne station was not spared the aftermath of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day revelry. At least it’s warm enough so the puke won’t freeze, as in years past. Our new pal Emily over at IRidetheHarlemLine has some great day-after pictures … Continue reading →

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‘Novel’ Use For Old Station House

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

Some of the old Westchester station houses are funky restaurants, like Valhalla Crossing, and some serve up Starbucks in a cool Tudor setting, such as Hartsdale. Others, like our own Hawthorne facility, are storage rooms for junk, with broken and … Continue reading →

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What Really Happened on FDR’s Funeral Train: An Interview With the Author

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

We’re pleased to report that our old pal Robert Klara–a.k.a. Trainjotting columnist “Engine Bob”–has his new book out today. FDR’s Funeral Train: A Betrayed Widow, a Soviet Spy, and a Presidency in the Balance looks at the train carrying the body … Continue reading →

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