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Two New Metrocards – Grand Central Centennial Mercury and Resorts World Casino

Posted on August 8, 2013 by brian

After a months long drought, I found two new Metrocards in the last two days. Both Metrocards were on the ground near Metrocard readers so I don’t know if/where they are for sale. The Grand Central Metrocard seems to have … Continue reading →

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New metrocard with advertisement on the front is released

Posted on October 4, 2012 by brian

MTA/NYCT announced in July that they would allow advertising on the front side of Metrocards, in additional to the traditional placement on the back side of the cards. A new webpage was created to describe the Metrocard options available to … Continue reading →

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1950s Photos from NYC Metro Area

Posted on February 27, 2012 by brian

I came across a collection of photos from the 1950s that shows railroad scenes in New York City and the surrounding areas. Many of these photos are very interesting. Here is a link to the entire album: Larry Green 1950’s … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, says CBS NY

Posted on February 16, 2012 by brian

BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, reports CBS New York. And as a result of this incident, NYCT is reporting that the 1 train is suspended between Chambers St and South Ferry. Edit: … Continue reading →

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Railfanning the Sunday Suspension on A Line Between Euclid Avenue and Lefferts Blvd. – Emergency G.O.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by brian

Yesterday (Sunday), there was an emergency General Order (G.O.) on the (A) subway line that shut down service between Euclid Avenue and Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Not being one to pass up a good emergency, I loaded my son into the … Continue reading →

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9/11 Memorial Metrocard Released

Posted on September 9, 2011 by brian

A new Metrocard promoting the 9/11 Memorial and the website 911memorial.org has been released.

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C train was suspended for a bit this morning

Posted on December 8, 2010 by brian

It’s never a good thing to see “Suspended” listed as the “Current Service Status” for a subway line.

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JCPenny 33RD & 6TH MERRY Metrocard

Posted on December 3, 2010 by brian

JCPenny at 33rd & 6th in Manhattan is advertising on the back of the Metrocard. Penny’s wants you to JCPca$h $10 off when you spend $50 now through 1/2/11.

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Water condition at 21 St – Van Alst station causes G train delays

Posted on August 20, 2010 by brian

The following MTA NYCT Subway service alert was posted this morning for the G train because of a “water condition” at  the 21 St – Van Alst station: Water? At 21 St – Van Alst? YA THINK?!!? These photos are … Continue reading →

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Bx10 bus accident Monday in Spuyten Duyvil

Posted on July 13, 2010 by brian

Monday afternoon there was an accident involving a New York City Transit bus on the Bx10 route and a car. The car fared much worse than the bus it seems. The driver of the car had to be cut out … Continue reading →

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