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9/14/20

This $50 Fine for Going Maskless on the New York City Subway Probably Won't Turn Out Well

As of Monday morning, riding the New York City subway without a mask is punishable by a fine of $50, courtesy of a…

Marie Solis

PublishedSeptember 14, 2020

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7/27/20

Perhaps the 'Flirtatious Anal Dildo For Cock Hungry Blonde Slut' Is Just Passionate About Transit

Picture it: You’re commuting back to the city after visiting your parents in Westchester County. You Google the…

Ashley Reese

PublishedJuly 27, 2020

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2/12/19

Here's How Not to Report on a Public Transit Crisis

The New York City subway system is crumbling. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority that runs the system can’t…

Rebecca Fishbein

PublishedFebruary 12, 2019

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11/12/18

Women Spend More on Transportation Than Men, at Least Those Who Can Afford to

Women in New York City spend more money on transportation than men, according to a new report, especially if those…

Harron Walker

PublishedNovember 12, 2018

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11/12/17

New York City's Subway System Is Embracing Gender-Neutral Announcements

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York City’s subway and bus system, is nixing “ladies and…

Hannah Gold

PublishedNovember 12, 2017

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7/18/17

What Food Is Appropriate to Eat on the Subway?

Food. You need it to live, and a lot of the time you need it right now. Another thing you often need to do is be…

Rich Juzwiak

PublishedJuly 18, 2017

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6/8/17

Manspreading Still a Global Issue

Manspreading, when men spread their wide open legs for the whole goddamn train to see and take up bench space which…

Whitney Kimball

PublishedJune 8, 2017

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5/14/17

NYC's New 'Baby On Board!' Buttons Are a Bad Idea

One of the few things I enjoy about riding the subway in New York City are the occasional moments of grace…

Lauren Evans

PublishedMay 14, 2017

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11/7/16

Woman Killed After Being Pushed Onto Subway Tracks in Times Square

On Monday, at around 1:20 pm, a woman waiting on an subway platform in Times Square was pushed in front of…

Aimée Lutkin

PublishedNovember 7, 2016

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8/15/16

The Rest of New York Wants to Remind L Train Riders that Commuting Generally Sucks

Since the MTA started threatening to shut down the L train to make repairs on damage from Hurricane Sandy, there’s…

Aimée Lutkin

PublishedAugust 15, 2016

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7/19/16

Here Is Your Worst Third Rail Nightmare

In news that is almost as horrifying as the prospect of watching a rat king mate with another rat king, a 48-year…

JE Reich

PublishedJuly 19, 2016

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In Depth

This Isn't Hillary Clinton's First Campaign Subway Ride

Today, would-be president Hillary Clinton took a little trip on the New York City subway. But it was actually a…

Kelly Faircloth

PublishedApril 7, 2016

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12/8/15

Finally, NYC Will Have 'High-Heel Friendly' Subway Grates

Some positive news for accident-prone New Yorkers who love heels: Those annoying subway sidewalk grates that you…

Clover Hope

PublishedDecember 8, 2015

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10/27/15

Thinx Period Panty Ads Are Coming to One Lucky L Train Station

Thinx and New York City’s MTA have found common ground in their week-long public fight over period panty…

Hillary Crosley Coker

PublishedOctober 27, 2015

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10/23/15

Thinx Underwear and the MTA May Have Called a Truce Over the Word 'Period'

Earlier this week, the “period-proof” panties company Thinx and New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority…

Hillary Crosley Coker

PublishedOctober 23, 2015

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10/21/15

'Period' Is Too Much for Subway Ads, Says MTA, But Cleavage-Heavy Implant Ads Are A-OK

New York City has rules for their subway ads, which can’t look too racy. And a set of new ads by Thinx, a company…

Hillary Crosley Coker

PublishedOctober 21, 2015

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6/25/15

Man Terrorizes Train By Masturbating Into a Hat On Subway

The New York Police Department is looking for any leads on a man that’s been accused of masturbating on a crowded…

Mark Shrayber

PublishedJune 25, 2015

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5/8/15

Manspreaders Are Sick of the MTA Telling Them Not To Manspread

Late last year, New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority began placing ads asking its male customers to stop…

Bobby Finger

PublishedMay 8, 2015

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In Depth

The Star of the MTA's 1962 Campaign for Subway Manners: A Damn Cat

The ongoing campaign to combat manspreading and other offenses isn't the MTA's first attempt to encourage polite…

Kelly Faircloth

PublishedMarch 3, 2015

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1/14/15

Stop Being Gross on the Train, Yell New NYC Subway Ads

Hey jerks! Stop acting like the subway is your bathroom! Or your living room! Because it ain't, alright! This is…

Hillary Crosley Coker

PublishedJanuary 14, 2015

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