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  • Could Elmhurst Have an LIRR Station?

    Could Elmhurst Have an LIRR Station?

    By Joseph Morales  Elmhurst, Queens, is one of New York’s most diverse and arguably one of Queens’ most vibrant communities with a high commercial and residential density. It is home to Elmhurst Hospital, one of Queens’ two public hospitals, and the Queens Center Mall, which likely draws shoppers from throughout the borough as Queens’ only Read more

  • What Might Happen to the Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory in The Bronx?

    What Might Happen to the Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory in The Bronx?

    By Joseph Morales The Kingsbridge Armory was built in The Bronx on W Kingsbridge Rd and Jerome Ave next to the Kingsbridge Rd(4) subway station in 1917. The armory is also in close vicinity to Fordham Rd, I-87(Major Deegan Expressway), Mosholu Pkwy, Henry Hudson Pkwy, and other major roadways. The armory’s purpose, along with six Read more

  • Applying to High School in NYC? These Commuting Tips Will Help You Get The Most Out of Your Application

    Applying to High School in NYC? These Commuting Tips Will Help You Get The Most Out of Your Application

    By Joseph Morales MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS/FAMILIES                                  The high school admissions process can be both an exciting and confusing time for 8th-grade students and families in New York City. While the number of program options and specialties available which may seem compelling, picking twelve that one is very interested in attending can take time and effort. Read more

  • Could We See More Bus-Only Traffic Signals in NYC?

    Could We See More Bus-Only Traffic Signals in NYC?

    By Joseph Morales New York City’s public buses are a core part of its public transportation network. While the city is known for its subways, its bus network still serves over a million riders daily among its 327 bus routes. The city’s buses are also particularly helpful in helping people get to areas where the Read more

  • Should The Outerbridge Crossing Be Replaced? Could It Have Transit In Mind?

    Should The Outerbridge Crossing Be Replaced? Could It Have Transit In Mind?

    By Joseph Morales The Outerbridge Crossing is a major travel artery between the South Shore of Staten Island and Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The bridge is one of three bridges connecting Staten Island with NJ, with the other two traveling out of the northern section of the Island. The Staten Island side of the bridge Read more

  • New Guide on Bloomberg Connects App Will Help MTA Riders To Connect With The Art in The Transit System

    New Guide on Bloomberg Connects App Will Help MTA Riders To Connect With The Art in The Transit System

    By Joseph Morales The NYC Subway System is one of the most vast and most used subway systems in the entire world, with 472 subway stations serving millions of riders daily. The MTA’s commuter rails are also similarly impressive, with 250 rail stations serving hundreds of thousands of riders from New York’s suburbs as well Read more