Archive for Self Promotion
May
12
Video: Talking MetroCard futures on NBC
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Last night, I made an appearance on NBC New York Non-Stop’s Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough to talk about the future of MetroCards. For regular SAS readers, this is a topic well covered in recent months as the MTA gears up to phase out the MetroCard in exchange for a tap-and-go system revolving around bank cards and an MTA Card. If you missed it last night, you can check out my appearance in the video embedded above. Enjoy.
May
11
Talking MetroCards on NBC New York Nonstop
Posted by: | CommentsAs the MTA moves its long-standing plans to replace the MetroCard into gear, the city’s media outlets are starting to take notice. Will we see a debit/credit card-based system? Proof-of-payment expansion? A proprietary card? Or perhaps a combination of all four? Tonight, as part of NBC New York’s Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough, I’ll be on NBC Non-Stop’s 7 p.m. show. I’m not sure what specific time my segment will air, but it’s will likely be between 7:15 and 8 p.m. For channel listings, check out this page. Be sure to tune in, and for those who miss it, I’ll try to post a video tomorrow.
Mar
13
Finding SAS in other places
Posted by: | CommentsOn this lazy Sunday afternoon, I just wanted to take a second to pimp my site. In addition to constant content here, you can find more Second Ave. Sagas on Twitter and Facebook. On Twitter, followers receive instant notification of new content as well as lively discussions about livable streets, tidbits from the subway and the occasional comment on New York City movies. Check it out and be a fan.
Oct
26
Media Hit: SAS on FOX 5 news at 10
Posted by: | CommentsJust a quick heads up: I’ll be making a TV appearance on the FOX 5 evening news at 10 p.m. tonight. I’ll be talking with Ernie Arnastos and Nina’s Pizzeria owner Marcelo Ronchini about the impact Second Ave. Subway construction has had on neighborhood businesses, a topic I covered this morning. Producers told me earlier today that the segment should be on at around 10:30, and for those of you with Cablevision, a stream of the newscast is available online. I’ll try to find a video of it after it airs.
Oct
10
Media Hit: CBS’ Eye on New York
Posted by: | CommentsFor those insomniacs and early-risers among us, I wanted to alert you to an upcoming media hit. I’ll be on CBS 2′s Eye on New York program later today to talk about the MTA and its impending fare hike. The program airs at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, and Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign and I speak with host Dana Tyler for a segment on transit. If, like me, you plan to be asleep at 6:30 a.m. this morning, I should be able to post the video later this week. Otherwise, set your DVRs and VCRs. I promise you it’s well worth it.
Sep
16
One last time: SAS talk tonight
Posted by: | CommentsFor the final reminder: I’ll be speaking tonight at Gelf Magazine’s Anatomyof the Big Apple event in DUMBO. For all the information about the event, check out the Facebook invite (and follow Second Ave. Sagas on Facebook while you’re at it). The doors at JLA Studios open at 7 p.m., and the talks will start at 7:30 p.m. I’ll be giving a brief presentation on a few subway-related topics, and then I’ll take questions afterward.
Additionally, as part of the build-up to the event, I took part in an interview with Eric Yun. We talked about Jay Walder’s tenure, the upcoming fare hikes and the perceptions and political role of the MTA in New York City. Check it out here, and hopefully, I’ll see you tonight.
Sep
15
Reminder: Second Ave. Sagas live and in person
Posted by: | CommentsJust a brief reminder that you have a chance to see my live and in the flesh tomorrow. I’ll be speaking Thursday at Gelf Magazine’s Anatomyof the Big Apple event in DUMBO. For all the information about the event, check out the Facebook invite (and follow Second Ave. Sagas on Facebook while you’re at it). The doors at JLA Studios open at 7 p.m., and the talks will start at 7:30 p.m. I’ll be giving a brief presentation on a few subway-related topics, and then I’ll take questions afterward.
Additionally, as part of the build-up to the event, I took part in an interview with Eric Yun. We talked about Jay Walder’s tenure, the upcoming fare hikes and the perceptions and political role of the MTA in New York City. Check it out here, and hopefully, I’ll see you tomorrow night.
Sep
10
Save the Date: A talk in DUMBO (and service advisories)
Posted by: | CommentsI’ll have the service advisories up later tonight, but I wanted to alert my loyal readers to a talk I’m giving on Thursday, September 16. As part of Gelf Magazine’s Geeking Out series, I’ll be speaking on the MTA next week as part of an event called “The Anatomy of the Big Apple.” Also talking that evening will be Sharon Zukin and Charles Koumanoff. The event start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7, and it’s at the JLA Studios art gallery on 63 Pearl St. in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. Admission is free, and drinks will be available. The F is the nearest subway, and the A/C and 2/3 aren’t far.
And now on to the service advisories. These come to me via New York City Transit and are subject to change without notice. Check out the signs in your nearest station and listen to on-board announcements. No Subway Weekender this week because he’s getting married. We’ll just have to make do with the text announcements instead.
From 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, September 11, from 12:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, September 12, and from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, downtown 1 and 2 trains run express from 14th Street to Chambers Street due to work to replace the roadbed at Franklin Street.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, Manhattan-bound 2 trains run express from Franklin Avenue to Atlantic Avenue due to tunnel ceiling inspections.
From 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, there are no 2 trains between Manhattan and the Bronx due to switch renewal at the 142nd Street junction north of 135th Street. 2 trains run between Flatbush Avenue-Brooklyn College and 96th Street, and then are rerouted to the 1 line to 137th Street. Free shuttle buses replace the 2 between 96th Street and 149th Street-Grand Concourse. 5 trains replace the 2 between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and 241st Street. Note: After leaving 96th Street, uptown 2 trains stop at 103rd Street then run express to 137th Street (days).
From 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, there are no 3 trains running due to switch renewal at the 142nd Street junction north of 135th Street. 4 trains replace the 3 between New Lots Avenue and Nevins Street all weekend. 2 trains replace the 3 between Nevins Street and 96th Street. Free shuttle buses replace 3 trains between 96th Street and 148th Street.
From 4 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 10 p.m. Sunday, September 12, Manhattan-bound 4 trains run express from Mosholu Parkway to Burnside Avenue due to track panel replacement north of Kingsbridge Road.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, New Lots-bound 4 trains run local from Atlantic Avenue to Utica Avenue and are extended to and from New Lots Avenue to replace the suspended 3 due to switch renewal at the 142nd Street junction.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, Manhattan-bound 4 trains run local from Utica Avenue to Atlantic Avenue due to switch renewal at the 142nd Street junction and tunnel ceiling inspections.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, 5 trains run between the 241st Street 2 station and Bowling Green (days) and 149th Street-Grand Concourse (overnights) due to switch renewal at the 142nd Street junction. Note: 5 shuttle trains run between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street, all weekend.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, downtown A trains run express from 59th Street-Columbus Circle to Canal Street due to a track chip-out at 42nd Street.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, 207th Street-bound A trains run on the F line from Jay Street to West 4th Street, then local on the A to 59th Street-Columbus Circle due to work on platform edges, tiles and stairs at Broadway-Nassau St. (Fulton Street Transit Center).
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, Brooklyn-bound A and C trains skip Broadway-Nassau Street due to work on the Fulton Street Transit Center.
At all times until Fall 2011, Manhattan-bound A trains skip Beach 25th, Beach 44th, and Beach 67th Streets due to station rehabilitations.
From 6:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, downtown C trains run express from 59th Street-Columbus Circle to Canal Street due to a track chip-out at 42nd Street.
From 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, Manhattan-bound C trains run on the F line from Jay Street to West 4th Street due to work on platform edges, tiles and stairs at Broadway-Nassau St. (Fulton Street Transit Center).
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, downtown E trains run express from 34th Street-Penn Station to Canal Street due to a track chip-out at 42nd Street.
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 11 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, uptown F trains skip 14th and 23rd Streets due to substation rehabilitation north of West 4th Street.
From 10:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, free shuttle buses replace G trains between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues due to a track chip-out north of Metropolitan Avenue.
From 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, there is no M train service due to platform edge rehabilitation. Customers should use free shuttle bus service instead.
From 9:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, free shuttle buses replace Q trains between Prospect Park and Coney Island Stillwell Avenue due to station rehabs on the Brighton Line.
From 11 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, uptown Q trains run local from Canal Street to 34th Street-Herald Square due to a track dig-out north of 23rd Street.
From 11 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 9 a.m. Saturday, September 11, from 9 p.m. Saturday, September 11 to 9 a.m. Sunday, September 12, and from 9 p.m. Sunday, September 12 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, downtown Q trains run local from 34th Street-Herald Square to Canal Street due to a track dig-out north of 23rd Street.
(Rockaway Park Shuttle)
From 10:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 13, free shuttle buses replace S trains between Rockaway Park and Beach 60th Street due to station rehabilitations.
Jun
21
SAS on WCBS TV
Posted by: | CommentsEarly this morning, WCBS TV reporter Magee Hickey put together a piece on the upcoming service cuts and the revelation that more cuts are coming this winter. She got some footage of a crowded 7 train, spoke with a few commuters not too keen on the cuts, and interviewed me. For those interested, the video is available here and the web story is available here. Unfortunately, I can’t embed the clip, but check it out nonetheless.
Jun
01
SAS on ‘Good Day, New York’
Posted by: | CommentsEarlier this morning, I appeared on Fox 5′s Good Day, New York along side Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign. The two of us talked with host Greg Kelly about the MTA’s weekend travel woes, the Congressional attempt to find money for nationwide transit authority operating deficits and the upcoming service cuts. The accompanying short story is available online, and you can watch the video below. Check it out.
