DC Metro announcements: The voice of New York City subway system weighs in – Washington Post (blog)

DC Metro announcements: The voice of New York City subway system weighs inWashington Post (blog)(Linda Davidson – The Washington Post) Among the callers was Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the “next train” announcements for the New York City subway system and the AirTrain at Newark and JFK airports. The transportation vet offered his tips for [...]

DC Metro crash victims to be honored with plaque – KGWN

DC Metro crash victims to be honored with plaqueKGWNFederal prosecutors in New York City say a man who was the top US representative of an outlawed Sri Lankan rebel group deserves a stiff prison sentence while his lawyers say he's done enough time. A man called the top US representative of an outlawed … and [...]

No More Three-Martini Lunches, But Metro-North Bar Cars Remain – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal No More Three-Martini Lunches, But Metro-North Bar Cars RemainWall Street JournalBy LETTIE TEAGUE There aren't many vestiges left of New York in the '70s, but among them none may be more beloved than the nine bar cars on Metro-North Railroad's New Haven line. Peter J. Smith for The Wall Street Journal A [...]

Montero homers in return to NY as Ms lose 6-2 – KLAS-TV

Montero homers in return to NY as Ms lose 6-2KLAS-TVBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Jesus Montero walked up to the plate and lined an opposite-field home run over the right-field wall at Yankee Stadium. It was as if he had never left. Montero's sixth-inning drive against Hiroki Kuroda … and [...]

Metro delays, Anacostia detours, Annapolis triathlon: the weekend and beyond … – Washington Post (blog)

Metro delays, Anacostia detours, Annapolis triathlon: the weekend and beyond …Washington Post (blog)Allow about 20 minutes of for extra travel time, Metro said. Between 9 am and 9 pm Saturday and Sunday, more trains will operate in downtown DC between Farragut North and New York Avenue. In that zone, trains should arrive about every 12 [...]

New Penn State coach O’Brien visits N.Y. to sell vision to alumni – CBSSports.com

USA TODAY New Penn State coach O'Brien visits N.Y. to sell vision to alumniCBSSports.com"I've been with the villains," he said before going to mingle with New Yorkers. O'Brien is the Penn State coach now, and when you coach the Nittany Lions you have to embrace New York. The Big Apple's metro area is home to [...]

Metro-North accepts 100th new rail car – New Haven Register

WTOP Metro-North accepts 100th new rail carNew Haven RegisterThe state Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad have received the 100th new M-8 railroad car for Metro-North, the DOT said this week. The newer M-8 trains operate between New Haven, Stamford and Grand Central Terminal in New York City, …Morning links: BluesGreater Greater WashingtonMetro Schedules Track [...]

New Yorkers react to Obama’s public support for gay marriage – Metro.us

CBS News New Yorkers react to Obama's public support for gay marriageMetro.usNew York's gay community is elated today over President Barack Obama's long-awaited decision that he supports marriage for same-sex couples. Obama told ABC News today, “for me personally, it is important to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex …Marriage Equality Question [...]

Rangers waste chance to clinch in Game 6 – Metro.us

AFP Rangers waste chance to clinch in Game 6Metro.usMore than anything though, Game 6 was a showcase for Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby. Holtby has been strong all postseason, but he was never better than last night, as he almost had his first shutout. Follow Metro New York Sports Editor Mark Osborne …Rangers, Capitals headed to [...]

New York State Has 69-Year Backlog of Seriously Delinquent Mortgages -Crains NY – MarketWatch

MainStreet New York State Has 69-Year Backlog of Seriously Delinquent Mortgages -Crains NYMarketWatchBy Benzinga.com Data released Wednesday show that the New York metro area's serious delinquency rate rose to 11.4% in December, according to Crain's New York. That rate is the share of loans in foreclosure plus the share of loans delinquent 90 or more [...]

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