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Extra Extra: NYC subway's number lines run better than the letter ones
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Published Nov 14, 2023
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It's Monday afternoon in New York City, where Manhattan is getting a Sahadi's grocery store.
Here’s what else is happening:
- New MTA data indicates the letter subway lines have been less reliable than number lines as of late, even though the average car on a number line is older.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York state won't issue work permits to asylum-seekers because doing so could violate federal immigration laws.
- Steve Carell is coming to Broadway in an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya."
- Pink! is planning to give out copies of "Beloved," "Girls Who Code" and other frequently banned books at her upcoming concerts in Florida.
- Let's show some respect and appreciation for eldest daughters.
- Studies show running is even better for you than walking.
- Ryan Gosling has been nominated for a Grammy for the song "I'm Just Ken," off the "Barbie" soundtrack.
- Surf's up in Scotland.
- And finally, hangtime:
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