Category Archives: Hawthorne

The Key to Snagging the Best Seat on the Train

Many daily commuters have a little bit of “That’s MY seat!” O.Seat.D. in them, but perhaps no one has it worse than a man I’ve written about before, who simply has to have the folding 1 3/4-seaters that are completely set … Continue reading

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Raise the Roof!

Some real action going on at the future Train Delay Cafe–workers hacking at the crummy old roof atop Hawthorne’s train station building, presumably as a precursor to installing a new roof. With any luck we all will be enjoying scones … Continue reading

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Poll Positions

Well, things are heating up in central Westchester here on Election Eve, and the comments on Trainjotting reflect that. First, we had town board hopeful Jane Abbate, expressing thanks that we endorsed her, and her quality of life driven platform, for … Continue reading

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Abominable Snowman Among Most Popular 2011 Halloween Costumes

Thanks to IRidetheHarlemLine’s Emily for the photo.

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

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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Quaint, It Ain’t

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

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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Gagliardi Camp Speaks Out

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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Building Begins…Again…On Train Delay Cafe

Yesterday morning, the Hawthorne train station was a construction site. Yesterday evening, there was a new concrete patio around the perimeter of the station. Earlier this month, the usually affable Town Supervisor Maybury said the town would consider Plan B … Continue reading

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Occupy Elwood Avenue!

Bel Paese finally has a new tenant, at least for the next month: Town Supervisor hopeful Richard Gagliardi.

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