Author Archives: TJ

Bandit-Eyed Biter Terrorizes Valhalla Station Lot

Posted on April 19, 2012 by TJ

Looks sweet. Isn’t. A raccoon bit a woman at the Valhalla train station lot earlier this week. According to Mt. Pleasant Police spokesperson Artie Romaine, she was bitten in the foot while entering her car the afternoon of April 17. … Continue reading →

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Catching ‘Mono’ Is No Picnic

Posted on April 17, 2012 by TJ

I’m in Vegas. Every year I go, and every year I rave about the monorail service that serves as a very worthy, and considerably cheaper, alternative to the cab situation. I bought the $28 three day pass soon as I … Continue reading →

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The Most (Turn)Stylish Borough in the City

Posted on April 12, 2012 by TJ

Our colleagues over at SecondAvenueSagas pore over a major data dump to find the busiest subway station in the city. The top 9 are in Manhattan, while No. 10 is out in Queens. The top six are on 42nd Street … Continue reading →

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Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 6

Posted on April 11, 2012 by TJ

Barley and the Chocolate Factory The beauty of the brewery tour, whether it’s Guinness in Dublin or Heineken in Amsterdam, or Captain Lawrence right here in Westchester, is that it’s a day at the brewery–plus an education. You walk out … Continue reading →

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‘Harrison Harrasser’ Strikes Again

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TJ

The New Haven Line mugger, alternately known as the Mamaroneck Marauder, Larchmont Larcenist, Pelham Prowler, New Rochelle Robber and Harrison Harrasser, has struck again. A local man was robbed at gunpoint at midnight (last night?) after exiting Harrison station, reports the … Continue reading →

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Emily Looks Dashing In Tuxedo

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TJ

As part of its mission to visit, and photograph, every last Metro-North station, I Ride the Harlem Line checked out Tuxedo on the less heralded Port Jervis Line. Emily says Tuxedo is a standout station in an otherwise perfunctory lineup. … Continue reading →

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‘Times’ Shines Light on Commuter Plight

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TJ

There’s a thoughtful and well executed photo essay at the NY Times looking at the plight of the commuter, rushing to make, or at times not make, his or her train each day. Appearing on the Times blog “Lens,” the essay … Continue reading →

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‘Pelham Prowler’ Strikes Again

Posted on April 4, 2012 by TJ

The simple task of walking home from the train station has a little edge to it in Pelham and other New Haven Line stations these days, as a mugger remains on the loose. Reports The Daily Pelham: Following the third … Continue reading →

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Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 5

Posted on April 4, 2012 by TJ

Beer and baseball–a few of my favorite things, after snowflakes that fall on my nose and eyelashes, and schnitzel with noodle. Heyyyyyy, Beer Here! The first organized baseball game is believed to have been played in Hoboken on June 1, … Continue reading →

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Agents of the Law/Luckless Pedestrian*

Posted on April 4, 2012 by TJ

I didn’t just pass a school crossing guard parked right in the middle of the crosswalk next to the school, did I? No, that’s not possible. I mean, the crossing guard is there to help people walk safely to the … Continue reading →

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