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Subways Are Back: Bloomberg Makes Post-Irene Commute
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Jen Chung
Published Aug 29, 2011
Modified Aug 29, 2011
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Published Aug 29, 2011
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The MTA announced this morning, "As of 6 a.m. this morning, limited service has been restored to all stations on all subway lines. However, as service returns customers should expected slightly longer waits and more crowded trains." Keep in mind, the MTA has been working to drain stations, with flooded tracks around the system. You can check subway service at mta.info—and tell us how your commute was in the comment!
Mayor Bloomberg proved that the subways are up and running after this past weekend's Hurricane Irene shutdown by taking the 6 to City Hall. Of course, while he did warn that the commute would be "tough" (and his commute is nothing like yours), it is ample opportunity for El Bloombito to say, "Los trainos y el bussos son muy operationo. Go to worko. No excuso!"
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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