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This Is How The Subway Gets Pumped Out

From a photo montage posted to Flickr we learn that the MTA pumps out the flooding subway tunnels using special six-car trains containing massive hydraulics.  According to today’s MTA service advisory we learn that about 80% of 468 stations are back in service or will be some time today.  Gothamist has a short recap: You can go here to see …

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60 NYC Polling Sites Have Changed

Due to Hurricane Sandy, sixty polling sites across New York City have been changed.  Gothamist has the full list.  If your neighborhood suffered any significant damage from the storm or if you remain without power at home, you should probably check the list.

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Still No PATH Train

Today’s service advisory from the Port Authority: Due to widespread flooding in the PATH tunnels and multiple stations, as well as power outages that have shut down signals and switches, PATH rail service continues to be suspended. PATH engineers, staff and third party contractors are working around-the-clock with the goal of resuming partial service between New Jersey and New York …

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Ali Forney Now Has A Paypal Account

After yesterday’s post about the destruction of Ali Forney’s drop-in center, some of you wrote asking for a PayPal donation address rather than use your credit cards.  That PayPal account now exists.  AFC executive director Carl Siciliano and his staff send the JMG community their heartfelt thanks for all of your concern and assistance.  (As do I!)  For traditional credit …

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