Upper West Side 1-Train Subway Station Gets Repairs and a Deep Cleaning
The 66th Street-Lincoln Center 1-train subway station on the Upper West Side is among the first to receive upgrades and repairs as part of the MTA's Re-NEW-vation Program.
Repairs at the station included removing stains, sanding and staining benches, repainting ceilings, repairing wall tiling, and installing clear drains to prevent water build-up during storms. [ more ]
Telegram is rolling out 'view-once' voice and video messages | TechCrunch
Telegram is rolling out several upgrades including view-once video and audio messages, pausing recording for voice and video messages, and new read-time controls.
Paid users now have the ability to hide their read time and choose who can send them messages first. [ more ]
Saratoga High's chilly, hot gym fixed after student prodding
The gym at Saratoga High School has suffered from a lack of heat, air conditioning, and air circulation for over a decade.
The school district recently made modifications to the HVAC system to improve its functionality, but declined to replace the system entirely due to cost constraints. [ more ]
Revamped Central line trains with the new moquette and upgrades
The first refurbished Central line train has completed live testing with new features like new seat pattern moquette and wheelchair bays for improved accessibility.
The upgrade is not just cosmetic, as the 30-year old Central line trains are among the least reliable on the London Underground. [ more ]