Posts Tagged ‘Subway’
A potential new train line may connect Astoria to Bay Ridge: report
A $1.3 million contract was presented by the MTA to the AECOM engineering firm in order to analyze whether the construction of a train line directly connecting Bay Ridge to Astoria would work. As reported by Gothamist, this project would be the largest expansion in NYC history since World War II. If the project gets…
Read MoreSignal issues responsible for 4 out of 5 subway rush hour delays in 2019: report
According to a report conducted by Riders Alliance, signal problems were responsible for approximately 78% of rush hour commute delays. For those who may not be aware, a train’s signals assess and determine when trains are able to move along their respective routes. When conducting the study, Riders Alliance looked into train service for the…
Read MoreSubway riders, rejoice: Astoria Boulevard is officially open!
After nearly a year of renovations and updates, the Astoria Boulevard N/W stop is officially open for subway riders! While the subway stop is open and ready for its users, not all additions have been completed. Workers are still in the process of installing four new elevators at the Astoria Blvd. stop, making it one…
Read MoreIntroducing Astoria-based photographer Clive Cadillo!
Astoria: we all know her, and most of us love her, but have you ever thought about the potential talent that might live in a city as diverse as ours? If you have, today you’re in luck. Meet Astoria-based photographer Clive Cadillo! Born and raised in Astoria Queens, Cadillo has always had an eye for…
Read MoreAstorians, rejoice, our trains are back!
Picture it: a long, freezing winter’s day (thanks, Polar Vortex), and the subway station closest to home is closed for renovations. You’re forced to make the walk from when you exit the train all the way home in subzero temperatures, wondering if it would be appropriate to take a 2-minute cab. Luckily for passengers on…
Read MoreMan Gets Away With over $1,300 Cash After Threatening Woman’s Life in Subway Station
A suspect last week July 26th at around 1:30PM approached a 33 year old woman in the 36th Street M/R subway, where he verbally threatened her life, then stole her wallet, according to police. The man made off with $1,350 in cash along with a $481 check and credit cards all belonging to the victim.…
Read MoreSubway Etiquette Gone Right!
If you live in New York, you’ve been on the subway, and if you live in New York, you’ve definitely seen a complete lack of subway etiquette on more than one occasion. Thefts, people bumping into you, spitting, yelling, men with their legs spread eagle, bags placed all over the seats, riders laying down,…
Read MoreAssaults on Subways on the Rise
Well it looks like more people are getting violent on trains these days. According to MTA statistics, there have so far been 165 assaults this year into August. 26.9% more than last year at the same period. It seems that cramped spaces on busy lines and the overall increasing lack of courtesy are among the major problems,…
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