Monthly Archives: October 2011

NOTES FROM A NOREASTER: Just Wild About ‘Harry’

Posted on October 31, 2011 by TJ

Father In Law spent the storm shuffling outside with a ruler to measure the full magnitude of the snowstorm. Four inches, six inches, eight. He comes back in late Saturday as the storm winds down. “It’s 9 3/4 inches!” he announces, … Continue reading →

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NOTES FROM A NOREASTER: I’m Dreaming of a White Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by TJ

Every year, we post a picture of a giant tree at Hawthorne station, in various states of leaf undress. Somewhat randomly, and because it’s usually in the middle of when the leafs are in full color, and many have fallen, … Continue reading →

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Abbate: Give MPT Some Credit For Town Improvements

Posted on October 28, 2011 by TJ

Town board hopeful Jane Abbate weighed in on Town Supervisor Joan Maybury’s comments on Trainjotting about how she’s improved quality of life in the town, and says maybe the civic org Mount Pleasant Today deserves some credit too. Abbate writes: … Continue reading →

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Eleven Charged in ‘Enormous’ LIRR Disability Scheme

Posted on October 28, 2011 by TJ

Eleven people were charged yesterday in what the NY Times calls an “enormous” fraud scheme in which it became normal for Long Island Railroad workers to claim disability, often regardless of, ya know, actual disabilities, and qualify for lucrative benefits. … Continue reading →

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MTA Shop Opens in Macy’s

Posted on October 27, 2011 by TJ

A tiny shop selling NYC subway merchandise has opened in a fitting place–the Cellar at Macy’s. The 1,000 square foot boutique features sundry items under the “NYC Underground” label, including apparel, umbrellas and wrist watches. “To add authenticity to the shopper’s experience,” says … Continue reading →

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Quaint, It Ain’t

Posted on October 27, 2011 by TJ

Who needs the fancy carved wooden “Welcome to Hawthorne” sign when you have this? (Unfortunately, I cut the ‘N’ in ‘Now.’ Getting it in the frame would’ve meant backing further into the middle of Chelsea Street, which could’ve been dangerous.)

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A Few Words With Joan Maybury

Posted on October 25, 2011 by TJ

Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Joan Maybury took a short break from managing the town to dish with Trainjotting on her (almost) first two years as supervisor, what’s next on her agenda, and which New York sports icon she sees as … Continue reading →

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‘Pelham Picklepusses,’ Other Riders Dig Quiet Car

Posted on October 24, 2011 by TJ

Metro-North has insisted that its quiet car program is only a test, but riders say the railroad has passed the test with, as the cliche goes, flying colors. Journal News mentions a survey that showed that 20% of riders gave … Continue reading →

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Valhalla Gets a Gay Bar

Posted on October 24, 2011 by TJ

If you’re looking for a lively place to check out some colorful costumes a week from today, we would surmise that Valhalla’s B Lounge, located across the street from the Valhalla train station, would be a good bet on Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Gagliardi Camp Speaks Out

Posted on October 21, 2011 by TJ

Well, we still haven’t heard from Dr. Richard Gagliardi, town supervisor hopeful, regarding the numerous interview requests we’ve sent to his camp. But we did hear from his campaign manager, Frank Morganthaler, and Frank is not happy with Trainjotting. Frank … Continue reading →

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