Category Archives: Chappaqua

Men II Boyz on the 8:16

It appears the good will on the 6:33 last night carried over until the morn. A pair of middle-aged white guys (I know, major surprise on Metro-North) sat across from each other. They were dapper in a dress-down Friday kind … Continue reading

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Bear Market Slams Chappaqua

Peter Applebome, who pens the sometimes illuminating Our Towns column in the NY Times, sets his sights on Chappaqua train station today and the financial workers, Bear Stearns and other, who board before the sun comes up each day. The … Continue reading

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The Disoriented Express

A party in Gotham had me on the 6:53 p.m. into the city Saturday night, one of the very rare occasions when I’m on the train outside of typical commuter hours. It’s quite an experience, the train packed with people drunk … Continue reading

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Word of the Week: MOUNT YEARNIN’

MOUNT YEARNIN’ \Mowwnt Yerrnin\ noun: Pangs of envy one feels when passing the stops at Bronxville, Pelham, Mount Vernon, etc., that are within 30 minutes of Grand Central. Usage: I had a serious case of Mount Yearnin’ as the 7:22 … Continue reading

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Word of the Week: ARMANIKE

ARMANIKE \arMAHNikee\ noun : Dudes who wear sneakers with their suits to facilitate the walk to and from the train. Usage: This Armanike was yapping on his Razr phone all the way from Chappaqua to Grand Central.

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