NYC Commuters

Kriss2c Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:30 AM

NYC Commuters

Ok I saw more cops today, both in NJ and NY, than I did during the RNC.

It actually made me feel a little uneasy.

DjPiLL Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:31 AM

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Why? Its St. Patrick's day. Of course there will be more cops.

Its a complete city party... all over. Not just localized at MSG.

Kriss2c Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:33 AM

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Yes, that I know. Just the fact that NJ cops were not only patrolling the train platform - but the trains, too - kind of threw me.... it wasn't like that for the PR day parade.

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:38 AM

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Spoken like a true-New Yorker! Only when we see an usually large amount of cops do we get nervous!
I love it!

Also, there are many problems with the trains...This could have attributed to the extra presence.

(You know, people go nutty when they can't get to work on time! )

DjPiLL Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:40 AM

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Posted by Kriss2c

Yes, that I know. Just the fact that NJ cops were not only patrolling the train platform - but the trains, too - kind of threw me.... it wasn't like that for the PR day parade.

Thats because the PR parade cannot hold a candle to St. Patricks.

jozieb0925 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:43 AM

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Yes..the subways are all screwy..

OMG..I forgot it's St. Patty's day...

bluegrl24ny Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:45 AM

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I saw a TON of cops this moring at Penn Station too. I heard there were serious problems with the 7 train at Hunterspoint Ave. this morning AND it is St. Pat's day too - so I didn't think anything of it.

FeliciaDA Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:48 AM

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Well I do always notice a ton of cops on St. Patty's Day anyhow.. I didn't really notice any in Grand Central, but then again I leave through the 'north' exits so I don't necessarily have to walk through the main part of the station. And since I'm on the West side and always have to attempt to cross over 5th avenue to get to work, you cannot avoid cops!

But today I think it was escalated and might have been more train-related (i.e., problems with the trains, I know there have been major subway problems the past couple days)

hbradio Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:52 AM

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

(You know, people go nutty when they can't get to work on time! )

I sure do!!!

Shorty McBride Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:54 AM

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there was a 'smoke situation' on the 7 track this morning. People were delayed for about an hour, but there was no smoke in the cars, nor were people evacuated. Just saw it on the news!

Jan05Bride Posted: Mar 17, 2005 11:02 AM

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A train hit the 3rd rail on the 7 line between HP and Vernon-Jackson. PITA to commute this morning!

DjPiLL Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:01 PM

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Posted by Jan05Bride

A train hit the 3rd rail on the 7 line between HP and Vernon-Jackson. PITA to commute this morning!

This is why I am glad I drive into the city every day.

Jax430 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:03 PM

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Posted by shorty the pumpkin

there was a 'smoke situation' on the 7 track this morning. People were delayed for about an hour, but there was no smoke in the cars, nor were people evacuated. Just saw it on the news!

'smoke situations' make me nervous, b/c that's the announcement they made on the subway on 9/11. There were delays b/c of a 'smoke situation' at Cortlandt Street. I wasn't on the train at that point, but my best friend was.

bedda26 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:08 PM

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Oh wow I take the 7 train to work every morning and didn't have any problems coming in. It must have happened after I got into work. anyone know what time it happened?