BusTalk

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

The undispited King Of The Manhattan Skyline; this iconic tower indeed has a rich and stories history (My family has a photo of my step-grandfather being hoisted upon a beam, during construction!)

ascinating history..........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building

"NYO"

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

On this day in 1971.......

Yje original"Twin Towers"pf Lower Manhattan (H&M),Hudson Terminal, closed.

I t was replaced by the new WTC terminal, which was destroyed on 9/11..........

"NYO"

["HUDSON TERM"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

The crown jewel of Mr. McAsoo's pioneer rapid tranit empire; so many memories for Your's Truly........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Terminal

["THE PIBLIC BE PLEASED"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

From 1010 WINS.....

NJT is experiencing system-wide delays die to "electrical issues".

Midtown Direct trains re-routed to Hoboken.

Delays onmultiple subway lines.

(gonna be a loooong ssiimerr, folks)

Mr. "Jan-OH!" was talking about having emergency gerators on hand,in case of power issues.

In so many words, he was talking about "upgrades"..........

"..new is where it'sat........we are operating with cars over 50 years old on some lines, and using ufrastructure from the FDR era......"(like that's a BAD thing?)

Also announced that "R-211s" are now appearing on the "D".

Mention of subway cars on certain lines (and on theSURy) sporting special decorations for the "4th"......

"NYO

["NY IS A SUMMER FESTIAL!"]

[NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629]

Also..........

Later this steamy afternoon, NJT totally suspended ALL North Jersey Coast Line service between New York and Long Branch.

There was also mention of LIRR delays on the Port Jefferson and Montauk branches............

(Saturday service on all MTA subways, buses, and commuter rail on Friday)

["THIS CAR IS AIR-CONDITIONED!"]