Category Archives: Larchmont

Station Tour Hits Larchmont

Posted on November 17, 2011 by TJ

IRidetheHarlemLine Emily’s weekly tour of Metro-North stations ventured to the lower Harlem line this week, and Larchmont station. She’s got some wonderful photos, both archival shots of the station back in the Mad Men/Dashing Dans days (left), and her own … Continue reading →

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Straphanger Joe Reads in the Region

Posted on July 27, 2011 by TJ

Straphanger Joe will be performing two readings in our region in the next few days from his spectacular novel Open Wounds. Straphanger Joe, aka Joseph Lunievicz, wrote dozens of posts about subway life for Trainjotting. He’s having a book launch … Continue reading →

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Westchester Town Name Game

Posted on January 25, 2011 by TJ

Westchester Magazine apparently recognized our dubious knack for coming up with fake names for things, and tapped us to brainstorm some new town names for various Westchester burgs that better suit the town’s character. Put another way, I was to … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the Best Commuter Town Is:

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

The Best Damn Commuter Town Period title stays in Westchester, as Larchmont was selected by Trainjotting readers as the best mix of relatively easy transit to the city, low-ish a**hole ratio, lively downtown, parks, taxes, and other quality of life … Continue reading →

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Harlem Line Riders Have No Reason to Complain

Posted on October 16, 2009 by TJ

While we complain about Metro-North–oh, do we complain about Metro-North–we Harlem Liners do realize we have it pretty good, with Metro-North’s best on-time percentage of the three lines, and some creature comforts that New Haven Liners can only dream abou–at … Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Land of the Hummer

Posted on October 5, 2009 by TJ

Some smartass has penned an essay on walking to the train in Mount Pleasant. “I Walk Alone” appears on the southern Westchester community site GetinLoop.com. I’ve seen suburbs where walking is part of people’s routines. Our Mamaroneck friends walk to … Continue reading →

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What Your Train Time Says About You

Posted on September 21, 2009 by TJ

According to mildly amusing essay in the Westchester Review, “Earth Shakers” ride the 6:19 and 6:44 out of Larchmont, barristers board the 7:34, and slackers such as yourself ride the 10:22 “Ghost Train.” When careers have fizzled and youthful vigor … Continue reading →

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A (Gang) Green Way to Travel to the Meadowlands

Posted on September 18, 2009 by TJ

Wayne Chrebet, whose Jets jersey is still being worn by 5′ 6″ white males in the tri-state area four years after Ol’ #80 retired, will be signing autographs at Larchmont station tomorrow to help promote the new rail service from … Continue reading →

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The Larchmont-to-Giants Stadium Train

Posted on June 29, 2009 by TJ

Come fall, Metro-North will experiment with a train that goes from Westchester to Giants Stadium in time for Jets and Giants games. Metro-North and New Jersey Transit are calling it “direct service,” according to Journal News, but boy, is it … Continue reading →

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“Walking Tall in the Land of the SUV”

Posted on May 29, 2009 by TJ

As I’ve lamented in these cyber-pages, we no longer have the Sunday NY Times “Westchester” section–or similar sections in Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, or even the city, for that matter–to offer up hyperlocal news, and often transit-related stories. I also … Continue reading →

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