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The Subway Chronicles: Scenes from Life in New York
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Seven million people board the subways of New York City every day, each one with a story to tell. The Subway Chronicles is the adventure that is my subway experience.
- Added on: Jul 29th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Subway Chronicles
- Listed in: Travel Society
- Tags: New York City public transportation subway mta straphanger
Recent Posts
Last Stop
For a few years now, I've been blogging all about my experiences while riding the New York City subway, and it's been quite a ride. From wardrobe malfunctions to buskers to Ms. Turnstiles, I am proud to have been your faithful commuter, reporting on ...
Wardrobe Malfunction
Every woman learns quickly about what not to wear when commuting in New York City or suffers the consequences. Avoid light-colored pants on rainy days. Mind the gap on the platform if you’re wearing flip-flops. Check the see-through ratio of your c...
Overheard on the Subway, Part 9
On the Brooklyn-bound 2 train, evening commute, a man and woman step into the car. They work together, but hadn't left the office at the same time.Woman: Hey, long time no see.Man, looking distressed, nods at her.Woman: Tough day?Man: Yeah. Don't fee...
Ask Ms. Turnstiles
It's time for another installment of Ask Ms. Turnstiles, where all of your burning questions about the New York City subway system are answered. Let's get down to business.Q: I heard that the cost of the subway fares increased this week. What gives?A...
Overheard on the Subway, Part 8
Riding the Q train into Brooklyn, a mother is sleeping while her two boys, one in a stroller and the other, about 7 years old, entertain themselves:Boy in stroller, pointing to other passengers: Shoot the bastard. Shoot the bastard.Older boy, making ...
You Ain't From Around Here
A couple of months ago my mom’s friends from Tennessee were touring New York for a few days. I met them for lunch and spent most of the time giving them subway directions to the fifty-two sites they had on their checklist for the following 24 hours...
