Monthly Archives: October 2009

Need a proctology clinic? Check your Metrocard.

Posted on October 27, 2009 by brian

I couldn’t believe that I had found a real Metrocard when I picked it up off a reader in a midtown subway station this evening. But it seems to be legit. A proctology clinic advertising on a Metrocard. A google … Continue reading →

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Vintage Lo-V subway cars running to Yankee Stadium for World Series

Posted on October 27, 2009 by brian

MTA New York City Transit will be running a set of 1917 Lo-V subway cars to Yankee Stadium this Wednesday evening in honor of the Yankees being in the World Series. For both the ALDS and ALCS this year, the … Continue reading →

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Ride the subway to Yankee Stadium for the World Series

Posted on October 27, 2009 by brian

As I have for both the ALDS and ALCS, now that the Yankees are in the World Series, I’m once again reminding you that MTA New York City Transit would like you to ride the subway to get to Yankee … Continue reading →

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Debris on the tracks at 191 Street Station causes (1) line delays

Posted on October 20, 2009 by brian

I received an MTA Text Message Alert about this while I was on a Bx20 heading for the 207 St terminal of the (A) train. Looks like I made the right choice this morning! [I usually take the (1) train … Continue reading →

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Take the subway AGAIN to see the Yankees play in the ALCS

Posted on October 14, 2009 by brian

Just as I did last week, I’m again letting you know that MTA New York City Transit wants you to ride the subway to get to Yankee Stadium later this week and next week* to see the Yankees play in … Continue reading →

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Take the Subway to see the Yankees play in the postseason

Posted on October 6, 2009 by brian

MTA New York City Transit reminds you that taking the subway to Yankee Stadium is the best way to get there. No word yet on whether MTA Metro-North Railroad would dispute that claim.

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LIRR improves its Meadowlands service and information

Posted on October 5, 2009 by brian

The Long Island Rail Road recently made two notable improvements to its “Take the Train to the Game” Meadowlands Rail program. First, it changed its joint LIRR/NJT ticketing policy. Second, it added excellent schedule information to its website. The original … Continue reading →

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