Monthly Archives: June 2010

Town Solicits Bids For Hawthorne Station House

Posted on June 17, 2010 by TJ

The town of Mount Pleasant is now allowing vendors to bid on the combined 1,000 square feet of space in the old Hawthorne train station building. The building is comprised of two 530 and 470 square foot rooms. Writes the … Continue reading →

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Rats in the Subway: Resistance is Futile

Posted on June 16, 2010 by TJ

Rats will continue to rule the New York underground, reports the NY Times, as budget cuts, straphangers’ crumbs, and their indomitable fortitude keep them a step ahead of traps and poison. Says the Times: Rodents, it turns out, reside inside … Continue reading →

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Nice Reader Email of the Day

Posted on June 16, 2010 by TJ

Cannot recall how I stumbled on [Trainjotting], but love it….  Even if I am of the non train tribe.  Your remarks about the closing of Great Scoops was spot on….keep it going.  I’ve worked across from the station for 30 … Continue reading →

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Slate Launches ‘Nimble Cities’ Transit Feature

Posted on June 15, 2010 by TJ

Slate.com is tapping crowd-sourcing to find the best ways to get around the cities of America. Called “Nimble Cities,” the feature prompts readers to submit their best ideas for getting around in and between cities in the most efficient and … Continue reading →

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Racky II

Posted on June 15, 2010 by TJ

Nice rack! I saw the town workers huddled around where the Hawthorne bike rack once stood yesterday morning. By the time I got back from Gotham yesterday evening, a shiny new bike rack was installed, around 3 1/2 months since … Continue reading →

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Paradise By the Blackberry Light

Posted on June 14, 2010 by TJ

I was trying the make the most of a monthly pass with a weekend trip to the city–a Saturday night foray into Gotham to celebrate a friend’s 40th down in Gramurray Hill. The trip in was mostly uneventful, minus an … Continue reading →

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THE TRAINJOTTING READER: FDR’s Funeral Train

Posted on June 10, 2010 by TJ

I’m pleased–and mighty relieved–to report that Robert Klara’s FDR’s Funeral Train, which I finished last night, is very, very good. I’m relieved because ol’ Engine Bob is a pal (and former Trainjotting columnist!), and it would be really awkward if … Continue reading →

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Mount Unpleasant Forms Outside Station House

Posted on June 9, 2010 by TJ

Big stuff going on at Hawthorne station–worker guys digging in the front lawn, a massive cleanup going on in the station house (no, the workers were not wearing HazMat suits), a dumpster being filled with Mount Pleasant Taxi detritus. I … Continue reading →

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‘Commuter Nation’ Hits Penn Station

Posted on June 9, 2010 by TJ

The commuter-advocacy group Commuter Nation is at Penn Station today, espousing the virtues of mass transit and even giving out a few iPads. Says CN: Commuter Nation campaign is back this year to educate commuters in the greater New York … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: POPCORNUCOPIA

Posted on June 8, 2010 by TJ

POPCORNUCOPIA /POP korna COPE eeah/ noun: The paper Italian-loaf sleeve, filled to the brim with savory train station popcorn, offering an endless snack supply for the ride home. Extra style points for the guy that can hold the Popcornucopia under one … Continue reading →

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