hidden subway station in nyc

Who knew that this gem of a subway station lay under Manhattan’s City Hall? While this stop has been closed for decades, you can sneak in on the 6 train. Check out how:

How To See New York’s Secret City Hall Subway Stop

the beloved subway

First off, apologies for the posting hiatus. I’ve started another little side project that needed some attention to get off the ground (pardon the self-promotion).

In this post I’d like to give a shout-out to our beloved NYC Subway—and all the weirdness that comes with it.

Last week, I was heading downtown on the 6 train (arguably, the most-hated line; known for excess NYU-ers, baby strollers, and that god-awful “homeless” stench) when I snapped this intriguing character:

Are those….are those toe shoes?! I didn’t think anyone actually worse those things. And on the subway, no less! What exactly is the benefit of being able to grip the flat, disgusting floor of public transport? God know what this man is feeling on the bottoms of those things…

Moving right along—today, Gawker.com reports the Unofficial Subway Etiquette Campaign. A New York City artist has re-created the MTA’s service announcement bulletins into etiquette posters, based on a poll he conducted of subway pet-peeves:

The complete poster collection can be seen here. I personally love the rules about “eating.”

Which reminds me, I came across a blog a while back that is truly hilarious: Subway Douchery is photo-centric blog that captures douchy riders doing what they do best: annoying the hell out of everyone else.

*Eyeroll.

From those damn kids trying to sell you candy for their “basketball team” to aloof mothers blocking the door with their so-ridiculously-huge-it-might-as-well-be-a-spacecraft baby stroller, this blog covers it all.

So let’s share! What do you love/hate about the subway? Happy riding!