JUNE 5 - JUNE 11, 2014 • BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial 59 26 JANUARY 6 - JANUARY 12, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From is seen on Animal Planet Saturday a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His work. Many cats are saved from a trip Hissing, spitting, biting cats make Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live not have to be adopted together. We We will not scratch or damage your Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half be affectionate, and play with my toys;I was a kitten. I will give you all the you seek. I am spayed, housebroken.are seeking a new home because my allergies and is no longer able to keep your loving family. You will not be disappointed…there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly,love to snuggle up, play with my toys,great with animals and people. Please Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate new home due to legal action against wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,some black or gray, and two would love home as a pair. They are brothers and kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo couch potato and very laid back.Contact yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise.back claws. I have been living with years, but now there is a toddler. The am not used to pinching fingers that GENERALLY reach Ted General via the GENERALLY To reach Ted General via the To reach Ted General To reach via the Internet, Internet, his Ted e-General mail address via the is: his e-mail address General@Internet,is: his e-mail address is: [email protected]. Journalist.com. [email protected]. BY JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From is seen on Animal Planet Saturday a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! work. Many cats are saved from a Hissing, spitting, biting cats make Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live not have to be adopted together. We We will not scratch or damage your Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half be affectionate, and play with my toys;I was a kitten. I will give you all the you seek. I am spayed, housebroken.are seeking a new home because my allergies and is no longer able to keep your loving family. You will not be there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly,love to snuggle up, play with my toys,great with animals and people. Please Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate new home due to legal action against wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,some black or gray, and two would home as a pair. They are brothers and kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a couch potato and very laid back. Contact yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly I won’t scratch your furniture up, I back claws. I have been living with years, but now there is a toddler. The reach Ted General via the his e-mail address is: Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. [email protected]. council meeting New school to host rst council meeting Auld Lang Syne...’tis time to say bye bye, 2016 and hello, 2017. It has been a roller coaster ride for so many furry MUFFIN’S PET CONNECTION Community friends, seeking new homes, new beginnings, new human friends, from the extreme lows of suffering Photo courtesy Panela needs on the streets, to the exhilarating highs of being rescued, vetted, nurtured and loved until the RIGHT home is secured for God’s amazing, mystical creatures. And so it was with a brown tabby kitty, who was the victim of a hit-andrun Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Panela needs a loving home. car accident. He was frightened and all alone on the street trying to fend for himself, Photos courtesy of Jude A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up to help pay for the expensive surgery that stray cat Snapple needed after he was hit by a car. barely able to walk. Help Save Snapple the Rescue Cat! “Snapple is a beautiful stray kitten I found limping, bleeding and gasping for air near my house over the weekend. I could not just leave him to die, so I rushed him to the emergency vet. He had to go on oxygen for a collapsed lung and needs expensive surgery for broken bones on his hip. Snapple is lucky to be alive but he has a long road to recovery ahead. “We are hoping to take him home this week, at which point he will need crate rest, physical therapy, and hopefully a new forever home once he is better. Will you please chip in to help me cover the cost of his medical care?” Let us start the new year as Snapple’s guardian angels and help to give this sweet kitty new mews-on-life! UPDATE: “Thank you so much to those of you who chipped in so far. ANYTHING helps. Snapple is home and on the mend and has been eating and purring for us. GOAL: For Snapple to be adopted by a loving family once he is better.” Help spread the word...and please visit gofundme.com/surgery-for-snapple. Thank you and God Bless! *** The legend of The Virgin Mary, Jesus the tabby cat. This legend takes us back to the manger in Bethlehem shortly after the Virgin Mary had given birth to Jesus. Mary laid her newborn baby to rest in a manger. She was desperate to get some sleep in order to restore her strength. Baby boy Jesus was not at all too pleased with his first crib. The hay in the manger was rough and irritated his tender skin. The racket from the animals close by kept him awake. The baby Jesus started crying Lassow as one would expect under the circumstances. A stray cat happened to wander by. The cat paused at the sound of the baby crying. Instinctively, the cat jumped into the manger and settled down next to Jesus. Jesus peacefully fell fast asleep snuggled up against the soft and warm cat. In loving gratitude, Mary stroked the forehead of the cat. As she did, the cat received the mark of Mary. The M would for all eternity be a reminder of Mary’s gratitude of the lovely act of kindness. How this legend came about is uncertain. If we read the Bible, we find that not once is there a reference to cats. Our beloved feline friend is totally absent in the Holy Scripture. *** HEY JUDE: “I am looking for a new home for my cat. Buttercup is a very friendly, sweet cat. She is a 10-year-old female and comes from a very loving home. She has her shots and has been spayed. We can no longer keep her due to the owners’ health issues. We would love to see her go to a nice home with people who will love her.” Contact [email protected]. GENERALLY SPEAKING SPEAKING BY THEODORE GENERAL BY THEODORE GENERAL commemoration of the start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the BROOKLYN Year” Award MEDIA from GROUP/ the Photos New by York Ted General State division Tom Kane’s of the CWV.parents holding The the Kings new County sign. Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on school auditorium. Also congratulations to St. Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial commemoration of the start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg,Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were encampments of Union and our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the Year” Award from the New York State division of the CWV. The Kings County Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on Tuesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., school auditorium. Also congratulations to St.Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW SPEAKING BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available for play time at a moment’s notice. “My outstanding quality is that and a very low maintenance with cats, dogs and children. However,enjoy being the only cat in would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as clean. I am looking for a new friend. I am looking for YOU. Would and meet me? Look into my stunning and I’ll capture your loving heart. start of a new friendship. I am purrfect am spayed with my vaccinations and Please contact cats@zanisfurryfriends.*** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(committed to rescuing from New York City shelters they are at signifi cant risk due to overcrowding. Beyond directly animals they save, their rescue the shelter—thus giving another dog an opportunity to await a chance or rescue and thereby potentially life. The group’s mission is to help you furry companion for your family and animal they rescue fi nd the forever The group’s foster home network allows fully familiar with each of the available dogs and helps ensure the best possible adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New with the Animal Care & Control of There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between and East 87th Streets in Manhattan 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. Education Council 20, which is headed by Laurie Windsor, will be highlighting its June monthly meeting agenda with a special salute to the PTA/PAs that serve all the public schools in District 20. The laudatory session will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m., at P.S./I.S. 30, 7001 Fourth Avenue. It will also be an opportunity for parents from other schools to see the interior of the district's newest school that was built on the former site of the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church aka Green Church). * * * What an absolute terrific turnout for the street co-naming ceremonies in honor of the late, great Tom Kane. The block that Kane grew up on 88th street near Colonial Road was formally dedicated Tom Kane Way and was even blessed by Reverend Gerard Sauer, the pastor of St. Mel's Church, a former associate pastor at Bay Ridge's St. Patrick's Church and a personal friend. A host of dignitaries were on hand to join Kane's family, friends and associates on this auspicious occasion. City Councilmember Vinnie Gentile -- who ensured the full Council approved the co-naming, wrote in the program, "A lifelong Bay Ridge resident, Tom's tremendous contributions and achievements left an indelible mark on the community he loved so much." Close friend Frankie Marra sang and played "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan. Kane was a big, big Dylan fan! * * * Among the marching groups in the recent 147th annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade was the Society of Old Brookynites. The civic organization has been marching in every Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade since its founding in 1880. Its fi rst march was led by former Brooklyn Mayor John Ward Hunter, and the 2014 march was led by Society President and Brooklyn historian Ronald Schweiger. On Sunday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m., the society will be celebrating its 134th anniversary at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street. The keynoter for the occasion will be society member and New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Schack who will be talking about the history of the Boy Scouts, prominent Eagle Scouts, and since he was a former attorney for Major League Baseball, a few hits, runs and strikes. Also on the program will be former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz discussing his new role as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC and Co. The event is open to the public. Reservations are only $46 which includes a full sit-down dinner. Contact Sherman Silverman at 718-748- 3165 or send him a check payable to the Society of Old Brooklynites, 340 Marine Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. * * * Former Science Assistant Principal and a past Bay Ridge Community Council President, Tom Greene was back at Denyse Wharf the adjoining small beach under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for his group's 25th Bi-Annual Wharf and Beach Cleanup. This year, he was joined by 75 high school and grade school volunteers. Greene continues to press efforts to establish a Marine Environmental Science Lab at the site. He is also currently a professor at Kingsborough College. Maria Makrinos, the new president of the Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association, stopped, by bringing free doughnuts for all the volunteers. * * * The Kings County Republican Party is holding its 2014 Lincoln Day Reception and Dinner on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 3 p.m., at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island. Among the honored guests will be Westchester County school auditorium. Also congratulations to St. Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY:“My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back. Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 headline school auditorium. Also congratulations to St.Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back.Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 PURRFECT MEWS: All of Jenny’s rescued kitties headline MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available for play time at a moment’s notice. “My outstanding quality is that I am super mellow, and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay with cats, dogs and children. However, I would especially enjoy being the only cat in the house. That would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulously clean. I am looking for a new home, a life-long friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, and I’ll capture your loving heart. This could be the start of a new friendship. I am purrfect for you. I am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Please contact [email protected]. *** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City shelters where, unfortunately, they are at signifi cant risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Beyond directly helping the animals they save, their rescue creates space at the shelter—thus giving another shelter cat or dog an opportunity to await a chance for adoption or rescue and thereby potentially saving yet another life. The group’s mission is to help you fi nd the perfect furry companion for your family and to help every animal they rescue fi nd the forever home it deserves. The group’s foster home network allows it to become fully familiar with each of the available cats and dogs and helps ensure the best possible match with adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends is a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the Animal Care & Control of New York City. There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Every Sunday at Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th Streets in Manhattan from 12:30- 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. *** HEY JUDE...WOOF WOOF: “I am heartbroken to give up my two half-Pointer-mix, 10-month-old pups. Sabrina and Tyson love to play ball and run around. Both pups love people, are lap dogs, love to sit with was led by former Brooklyn John Ward Hunter, and the 2014 by Society President and historian Ronald Schweiger. June 22, at 12:30 p.m., the society celebrating its 134th anniversary Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street. for the occasion will be society New York State Supreme Court Arthur Schack who will be talking about the history of the Boy Scouts, prominent Eagle Scouts, and since he was a former attorney for Major League Baseball, a few hits, runs and strikes. Also on the program will be former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz discussing his new role as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC and Co. The event is open to the public. Reservations are only $46 which includes full sit-down dinner. Contact Sherman Silverman at 718-748- send him a check payable to the Brooklynites, 340 Marine Avenue, NY 11209. * * * Science Assistant Principal and a Community Council President, Greene was back at Denyse Wharf adjoining small beach under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for Bi-Annual Wharf and Beach year, he was joined by 75 high grade school volunteers. continues to press efforts to establish Environmental Science Lab at also currently a professor at College. Makrinos, the new president of the High School Alumni Association, by bringing free doughnuts for volunteers. * * * County Republican Party is 2014 Lincoln Day Reception and Sunday, June 22, from noon to 3 Gargiulo’s in Coney Island. Among guests will be Westchester County Rob Astorino, the state GOP’s governor. tapped as the county’s “Man Other honorees include former Candidate Tom McCarthy of the Year,” past City Council e-mail: [email protected] R subway line not the worst! City Councilmember Vinnie Gentile and daily R line commuter, former Councilmember Sal Albanese, may find it hard to believe, but the good news is the R is NOT the worst in the system. However, it is far from the best! \ According to NYPIRG’s Straphangers’ Campaign annual ratings of 20 MTA subway lines, a ride on the R train is only worth $1.75 and the N line only five cents more! The R line is tied for 11th place in the Straphangers’ Campaign rankings. The campaign found R trains break down more often, are scheduled to come less frequently than most other lines, and when they arrive are later than average. The N line (also known as the Sea Beach Express) fared a little better. It’s tied for the seventh best in the system. N trains (which have newer cars), break down less frequently than other lines. However, they are more crowded than most others. So, I’m sure you would like to know the worst subway lines. That distinction is also a tie between the A and 5 trains, with the Campaign asserting they are only worth a $1.50 ride. The MTA’s best lines are the L, 1 and 7 lines, but still due to some deficiencies, the Straphangers say they would only pay $2.05 for a ride on any one of those three. But no matter how the Straphangers call it, unless you are a senior 65 or older, or handicapped and get a half fare discount, the MTA expects you to pay the full fare! If you’re buying a single fare on a new MetroCard, that will cost you $2.75 plus a $1.00 fee for a new card. Of course, you can also purchase lower priced rides by buying multiple fares on a reusable MetroCard. On another front, we want to congratulate MTA Chairperson and former NYC Transit Authority President Thomas Prendergast, the engineering staff and Governor Andrew Cuomo on finally getting at least three new stations up and running on the new Second Avenue subway line which has been linked to the Q Train which terminates in Coney Island. Buttercup needs a loving home. R Line Station sign. BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photos by Ted General N train, also known as the Sea Beach Express. R Train pulling into the 95th Street Station.
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