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2 months ago
New York City

How the Subway's Weekend Problem Fixer Spends His Sundays

Jose LaSalle is the deputy chief of weekend service diversions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, responsible for handling customer complaints during delays and disruptions.
Mr. LaSalle wakes up early on Sundays to check for service diversions impacting customers, aiming to address confusion at subway stations or bus stops. [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

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Rats spotted on New York City subway
Video shows rats scurrying from under a person's blanket [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

Subway Delayed Again? Might Be Caused by a Brake Prank.

Pranksters pulling emergency brakes on New York City subway trains has become a routine problem, causing thousands of delays each year.
Last week's collision between two subway trains in Manhattan was the first time emergency brake vandalism led to a serious incident.
Some experts argue that the accessibility of emergency brakes to passengers is a safety concern and that the technology should be updated. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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New Yorkers set up a grand Thanksgiving dinner spread on the subway: 'NYC is not a real place'

New York City subway passengers celebrated Thanksgiving by sharing a meal together.
The videos showcased the true spirit of the holiday with passengers serving food and enjoying each other's company. [ more ]
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