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Rockettes to ride subway to promote Metrocard deal for Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets

Posted on November 18, 2009 by brian

They’re doing it again! Just like last year, the world famous Radio City Rockettes will be riding the nostalgia train tomorrow to promote the current MetroCard Deal, which saves you $10 off of tickets to select performances of the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Vintage IND subway train to run in service April 29

Posted on April 23, 2009 by brian

In honor of New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declaring April 29th, 2009 “Duke Ellington Day,” The Islands Of The Bahamas is sponsoring a free ride (no additional cost beyond the normal subway fare) on the New York City … Continue reading →

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Rockettes Ride the Vintage Rails

Posted on November 13, 2008 by brian

Two Rockettes handed out free Metrocards and rode NYCT’s “vintage” “nostalgia” train of R-1/9 class cars from the World Trade Center station on the (E) to the 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Center station on the (B)(D)(F)(V). The event was a promotion … Continue reading →

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