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Facing into radical climate change, I make alternate plans
The warnings were clear. Indeed, they were written in neon red: “Thunder storms, hail storms and possible tornadoes!” The weather warning then suggested if I were going out today, “make alternate plans.” First, I must tell you I do not … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, The Facts of Life
Tagged extreme weather, Grand Central Station shuttle, hail storm warning, Manhattan Kansas, Manhattan New York, MTA, Second Avenue subway, tornado warning
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Crosstown buses in NYC
A new Guinness World Record was set in the neighborhood last week. “Kevin Fast, a 58-year-old Canadian strongman pulled a 40-foot, 33,400-pound MTA all-electric bus a remarkable 16 feet using just his upper body,” SILive reported. “The successful attempt took place … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life
Tagged 66th Street crosstown bus, Central Park West, Columbus Avenue, Guinness World Record, Kevin Fast, Live with Kelly and Ryan, MTA, West Side Rag
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Out and about in NYC: something new, something lovely
Last week, I walked from the Lower East Side up through Soho with a friend. Eventually, since she needed to catch a train at Grand Central, we took the 6 line up there. She headed for her train and I … Continue reading
Posted in Joe Biden and his people, The Facts of Life
Tagged Build Back Better, Grand Central Station, Lilac Chocolates, Metrocard, MTA, MTA shuttle renovations, New York City subway system, NYC Lower East Side, NYC Soho, Times Square
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