Archive for April, 2009
Ravitch Proposes Toll Rebate Compromise
For years, any mention of adding tolls to East & Harlem River bridges was shot down faster than you could blink an eye. Even as the MTA’s finances continue to spiral towards possible bankruptcy, the idea of adding tolls continues to be shot down by some officials. In their eyes, damn the MTA & the […]
MTA Service To Yankee Stadium Opener
Earlier this afternoon, the MTA sent out a press release via e-mail about their plans for service to the Yankee Stadium opener tomorrow. Here are the complete details: The fastest, easiest and most economical way for baseball fans to get to the new Yankee Stadium to watch their beloved Bronx Bombers is by riding a […]
Higher Projected Deficit Could Lead To More Pain
The state of the MTA’s financial crisis continues to get worse by the day. Riders are expected to pay the ultimate price when the MTA’s doomsday scenario is officially enacted. However if things continue to progress in the current downward spiral, riders can expect even more fare increases or service cuts. As is usually the […]
Merchants Complain About Bleecker St. Project
For almost 3 years, I spent many a night transferring between the train & , , or & vice-versa at the Bleecker St – Broadway/Lafayette station. These trips were mainly for the many amazing nights I spent watching friends perform in & around the Lower East Side or just hanging out on a rare non-show […]
A Happy Ending To Poor Parenting
Oh the trouble kids can get themselves into. Parents from all over the world can understand how it is to have a child either try to or successfully run off in some unwanted direction. Most times, nothing serious comes from it but once in awhile that is not the case. This next story qualifies for […]
