The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) of New York has finished installing the new OMNY readers at all subway stations and city busses. This means riders can pay for rides using …
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When you say that you’ve been scammed, it’s usually the case when you pay way more than you should for a service. For example, the people selling trips to see …
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The New York MTA has announced that they’re going to do away with the Metrocard system in favor of the OMNY payment platform. The main difference is that Metrocards are …
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Uber (and Lyft, as well as other rideshare companies) were hyped as the end of the taxi monopoly. Instead of charging set rates for rides, they have dynamic pricing that …
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New York City
NYC’s 20-Year Construction Project Could Be A Traffic Nightmare
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI grew up just a ferry ride away from Manhattan and know that huge traffic jams are just naturally a part of New York City. Despite trains and subway lines …
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New York City
The No Pants Subway Ride Is Cancelled Again. Thanks, COVID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCoronavirus has cancelled a lot of very important things since its introduction to society. Weddings. Birthday parties. Vacations. Halloween. Senior years. Mardi Gras. Some things, thanks to rescheduling or “well, …
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You guys, I think this is a dream come true! If you’re ever in NYC, especially if you’re a tourist, it’s not always easy to find a public toilet. Some …
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On Tuesday morning, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced several new COVID-related restrictions. While the most contentious one has to do with a vaccine mandate, there are other …
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New York City
Like Adventure? How About The Highest External Building Climb In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I have always been up for a little adventure. We’ve gone spelunking on “adventure tours” of several caves and lava tubes: We went canyoneering and did a 100-foot …
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If you’re planning a trip to New York City, it’s required for anyone age 12 and over to have received at least 1 dose of a COVID vaccine to take …