Comments on: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the NYC Subway (not relating to that mysterious smell)

By: wilhelmina Perry

wilhelmina Perry — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:04 +0000

I am trying to locate information on Ana Lopez, the first Puerto Rican Ms. Subway. It was probably 1960 to 1970. I am seeking information for her daughter.

By: crocostimpy

crocostimpy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:25:00 +0000

@gibson8or

I have to say that the first time we visited NYC we were a little intimidated by the subway system. Not because we thought it would be unsafe, but because of how big it was. All those crisscrossing lines. Yikes! We didn’t want to miss a stop or a transfer and end up far from our destination. We decided to go for it, and the person at the station was very helpful when we had trouble with the ticket machine and made sure we knew where to get off at. Whenever we go back we always take the subway around. Or walk. There’s plenty to see in NYC.

By: Stew

Stew — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Follow the link below from my name to a set of excellent web pages describing abandoned stations.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:37:34 +0000

2. I think that is Marble Hill. I saw something where one of the news stations went to Marble Hill and asked the residents if they considered themselves from Manhattan or the Bronx. It was about 50/50.

also if you have ever ridden the subway in the summer you know how god awful hot it gets. It used to be the coolest place in the city. that is until they added air conditioning to the cars. The exhaust from the air conditioners heats up the subway stations. a bit ironic (I think that is irony)

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:14:59 +0000

RE: Tami

The Connecticut Turnpike tokens were about a third of the price of a regular token at that time.

By: tami

tami — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:52:41 +0000

ok, i hate to be the writing nazi.. but there are some serious issues going on with the section on the subway tokens.. especially some crazy time travel stuff. maybe all this would make sense to somebody from the area; but here in texas, all this crazy token stuff makes no sense. were the connecticut tokens cheaper?

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:56:10 +0000

RE: Amoja

The Broadway Bridge that goes from Manhattan to Manhattan is between 215th St. and 225th St. This is reflected on the strip maps in the subways.

By: Johnie

Johnie — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:07:29 +0000

RE: Amoja

Per History Channel, 125th St is the site of an ancient fault line that runs across Manhattan. This fault line created the valley between 116th St (Columbia University) and 138th St stations. This is why the subway goes above ground. Also the base of the valley is very close to bedrock (hard to dig)

Also, according to History Channel, the trusses on the tracks at 125th St was built to withstand movements on the fault line. However, these trusses were built with hinges that moved up and down rather than left and right like it should be.

By: gibson8or

gibson8or — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:34:08 +0000

The NYC subway system is so much nicer than it used to be. The only people who are still afraid of it are the tourists.

By: AMOJA

AMOJA — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:16:10 +0000

I want more details! Re:#2, is that the 125th St. station? Every time I head to the Riverbank Park I wonder why the train goes above ground for just one stop. Re:#4, see the forgotten-ny for all kinds of info on old stations and rails.