Written by Admin on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Uncategorized.
What could be more quintessentially New York than an endless row of New York taxi cabs? This photo, brought to us by ultraclay, not only captures the perfectly organized chaos that is New York City street life, but he brings these …
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Written by Admin on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Uncategorized.
This week, friends are coming in from out of town. They, too, live in urban environments, so instances of city rudeness are not unknown to them, especially on the road, I imagine. (How many times a day does someone in Southern …
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Written by Admin on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Uncategorized.
There are three major airports, a public transportation system that includes the subway and taxi cabs that make getting around the city easy. There are restaurants and hotels around every corner. New York experiences four seasons with …
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Written by Admin on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
Concerns are raised about sharing cab rides. The New York Post editorial doubts Bloomberg’s taxi plan, combined with the pedestrian Broadway, will work together. There’s a new web site to track education statistics. …
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Written by Admin on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission plans to introduce two pilot programs that would allow people to share taxi rides, especially during peak periods.
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Written by Admin on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
Last March, I blew through New York with my kids on my way to the Bahamas. Because they had never seen Manhattan, I decided we would spend a whirlwind day. … We pulled up at the Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square in a taxi, checked in, and gawked at the larger-than-life views. After killing an hour opening gifts and eating warm chocolate chip cookies, it was time to go. Before heading out, we picked up some complimentary New York CityPasses. …
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Written by Admin on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
First “full” day in New York - ok, it’s not over yet (it’s 18:03 local time as I blog this) as there is still dinner-out to tackle tonight! I didn’t update yesterday, as I was out with my cousin Daren just soaking the place up (so lovely to … The taxi ride here yesterday afternoon had me smiling like a loon - yes, the novelty of being in a yellow taxi got to me! Arrived at St Marks Hotel, which is nice: simple, non-fussy and comfy… I’m more than happy with my room and …
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Written by Admin on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
Such is the creepy scenario dreaded by some New York women like Christine DeCarlo, who tells CBS2, “It can be scary. During the middle of the day, you never know who will be out there. Once it catches on people may think of it as a good …
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Written by Admin on Friday, May 29th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
New Yorkers aren’t exactly known for a “sharing is caring” attitude, but cab riders across town may soon be forced to make room in the back seat for total strangers, if several new proposals are approved by the Taxi and Limousine Commission . Today the TLC will meet to discuss and possibly vote on three pilot programs they say would help reduce …. Get your daily dose of New York first thing in the morning from our weekday newsletter, now in beta. EMAIL (required) …
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Written by Admin on Friday, May 29th, 2009 in Uncategorized.
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