Manhattan

Train Conductor Helps Deliver Baby Girl

I just love stories with a happy ending. Unfortunately this blog rarely contains those due to the main subject in question. So it is my pleasure to bring this story about a train conductor who helped deliver a baby girl on a Queens-bound this afternoon via a press release e-mailed to me by the MTA […]


Manhattan Bus Changes Take Effect Memorial Day

Earlier today, the MTA sent me a press release to talk about Manhattan bus route changes that will take effect on Memorial Day. Here are the complete details: MTA NYC Transit announces that, effective Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, route changes will take effect on the M5, M7, M10, M20, M27, M30 and M104 bus […]


A Happy Ending To Poor Parenting

Oh the trouble kids can get themselves into. Parents from all over the world can understand how it is to have a child either try to or successfully run off in some unwanted direction. Most times, nothing serious comes from it but once in awhile that is not the case. This next story qualifies for […]


Downtown Alliance Kicks Off Extended Jitney Bus Service

Yesterday afternoon, I received a press release from the Downtown Alliance. The purpose of the release was to announce that they were kicking off an extended jitney bus service. The new extension will be celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremony & guided tour of Lower Manhattan this Friday. Here are the complete details: WHO & […]


Crazy Woman Bites Bus Driver

Growing up with a father & grandfather (dad’s side) that were MTA New York City Transit bus drivers, I know how crazy the job can be. If I was not hearing or realizing that through their eyes, I was through many operators I’m friendly with. So I can’t say I am surprised at this next […]