New York City Subway Essays

torture: How many people can fit on one train? Every day, people cram into crowded subway trains to go to work, school, or play. NYC is blessed with an excellent subway system, especially compared to other American cities, yet it's also one of the dirtiest, smelliest, most uncomfortable subway system in the world. The subway gets you there, but certainly isn't a luxury experience. One of the biggest qualms we have of the subway here is the chronic overcrowding on trains. It seems that there isn't a single

maintained the subway during the 1960s. During the 1960s the MTA postponed maintenance on the subway system in New York City because of budgeting concerns. As a result, in the 70s the condition of the tracks and cars had deteriorated. For example, there were several red flag areas where trains were only restricted to travel at most 10 mph in order to prevent further damage to the track or potential derailment. The conditions of the subways were so terrible some New Yorkers stopped using the subways and relied

New York City in the 1970's was a very dangerous and a high crime place. Drugs, murder and prostitutes infested the city. Teenagers getting trapped in this harsh environment at a young age lead to serious issues. In the book, Catcher in the Rye, by J.D Sallinger, Holden Caulfield explores the freedoms of the big city and witnesses the impact of its harsh environment in the 1970s. Drugs affected New York in the 1970s in a negative way. Drug dealing was a big occurrence that contributed to the drug

Long Island Railroad Signal System I. Introduction In many ways, Long Island’s transportation network is a remarkably robust system of rails and roads. With over 700 miles of track, 11 branch lines and 124 stations, the LIRR is the most extensive commuter rail network in the United States. Combined, Nassau and Suffolk have 11,500 miles of federal, state and local highways and roads, including some of the most heavily used expressways in the nation, such as the Long Island Expressway. Over the

Natalie Ambrose, nva2104 04.16.2018 Sustainability Management Memo 4 – NYC Bike Program Recommended Action Expand New York City’s bike share program in an effort to encourage healthier lifestyles for city dwellers, reduce the carbon footprint of the city, and build stronger communities. As the City of New York begins to tackle this task of enlarging the bike share program, it is paramount that do so strategically, whereby improvements to the accessibility of bike stations and bike path/lane options

New York Genre 1 As a little girl I never had the desire, like most, to travel to New York, but here I am, 18 and living the dream in New York City. The day after I turned 18 I boarded a plane and was off to start my new adventure in New York. In my days in New York my eyes have been opened to how different things are in the city than back home in Utah and Idaho. It has definitely been a drastic change getting used to the homesickness, Mormonism in the city, transportation and the people of the

John Gotti Biography John Gotti was born on October 27, 1940, in the South Bronx of New York. Gotti was raised by his two parents, John Joseph Gotti, Sr. and Philomena Gotti, along with his other 12 siblings. At the time, Gotti’s mother and father were unable to secure enough funds to support the whole family, which led to Gotti working in a club at the age of 12. Fortunately for Gotti, the club he worked in was owned by Carmine Fatico, who helped Gotti secure “financial funds” through the Gambino

The Blizzard in New York City has reached almost a record level when it was measured on Saturday that the snow dumped 26 inches. The 26 inches was the equivalent of a whole winter season 's snow. Unfortunately, as of this weekend in New York City, three deaths have been counted because of the blizzard. Roads are shut down effective 7:00 AM Sunday morning. This affects all New York City roads. The shut down also includes bridges and tunnels. The Long Island Rail Road, above-ground services and

and an overabundance of trash everywhere remained. He avoided piles of bricks and stepped on clothes strewn across the pavement as he kept moving toward the subway. As he put a foot forward, a rat the size of a fully-grown Calico cat ran across the sidewalk into the street and stopped near an open suitcase leaning against one of those meshed city trash bins. Further down the street, John saw a single red stiletto lying on its side. From that point onward, he checked all points before proceeding. John

Modern homelessness in New York City emerged during the 1970’s; it was not new occurrence to the city because there was a great deal of homelessness during the Great Depression. However, homelessness was never as great as it is today. In the 1970’s New York experienced an increase in the homeless population. Although many people became homeless for a variety of reasons, the lack of affordable housing was the primary factor. Many of the city's homeless population were individuals who suffer from mental

He was born in New York City on September 5, 1873 to Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Alice Claypoole Gwynne. He was educated by private tutors at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire before attending Yale University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1895. Against his father's wishes, in August 1896 he married Grace Graham Wilson, the youngest child of New York banker Richard Thornton Wilson, Sr. and Melissa Clementine Johnston. Remaining at Yale until 1899, he earned a Bachelor

I lived in the outskirts of New York City for the first seventeen years, eleven months, and twenty-three days of my life. I loved the enormous oak tree outside my house; the winding roads through my neighborhood in Valley Stream; the quiet moments when the lights went out on the train connecting Long Island to lively Manhattan; the tiled murals scattering the walls of subway stations; the indescribable energy of people bustling around Union Square. Underneath the colossal skyscrapers, I often felt

qualities as an individual during social interactions. In Langston Hughes’ poem, Theme For English B and Ralph Ellison’s essay, “New York, 1936,” both the speaker and narrator construct their self-identification on the basis of various personality traits and

Graffiti is a unique method of writing and drawing that is often seen in big cities throughout the United States and elsewhere. When graffiti began several people thought that this new method of writing and drawing destroyed their neighborhoods and viewed it as an act of vandalism. However, there were a number of people who considered graffiti as a method of expressing one's feelings and opinions, as well as a form of art. Graffiti is a form of talent that first originated in Philadelphia in the

I’ve always wanted to live in the city, and going to NYU has the advantage over west coast cities since I would be close to my family. The summers of my younger years were spent with my grandparents in New York City. I remember looking out at awe as I rode the subway across the Manhattan bridge. During the school year, my family would often go on the weekends from our home in New Jersey into Manhattan to have some dim sum and go shopping. Of course, the city also has practical features. Going to

The book “The Tipping Point” by Malcom Gladwell shows how small actions drives the unexpected to acceptance. Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist and author based in New York City. Gladwell has been a staff writer for “The New Yorker” since 1996. According to Gladwell the main important idea in the book is something little causes a radical change. Gladwell shows you many concepts to drive the main idea. These concepts are called “The Law of the Few”, “The Stickiness Factor”, and “The Power of Context”

This autobiographical essay will define my experience as a Dominican immigrant living in New York City. Being an American citizen with a Dominican background are extremely relevant to the process of political socialization. My family background is founded on the principles of democratic values, which taught to me by my mother and father. In New York City, I found a “melting pot” of different immigrants that allowed me to feel more accepted as a Dominican living in the United States. More so, these

a person will list to visit are New York City and Chicago. Both cities have gorgeous sceneries, tasty foods, and they have an abundant amount of activities someone can do during their stay. For years these two cities have been obtaining many people from all over the world for new tourist attractions and historic landmarks. However, these cities are not for your average everyday family. Someone must be willinging to spend quite a few dollars visiting these cities, but when they do it’s going to be

out, much like an infectious disease. Gladwell believes that cultural interaction should transcend racial, national, religious etc., barriers. Gladwell is an author of many books, with “The Power of Context: Bernie Goetz and the Rise and fall of New York City Crime”, giving an examination of how human characters can be changed using the idea of “contagiousness” of human behaviors. In his book, “The Power of Context”, the author details how the good

At first it was only a small rumor, a trip to Washington DC and New York. I heard about it through a friend who was considering going. When I talked to my mom about the trip she seemed very encouraging that I should go. The trip itself was very pricey, over two thousand dollars to be exact. We somehow managed to pull together the amount. So we signed up. Now I was set to travel to Washington and later New York. I probably packed my bags about two months ahead of time just because I was so enthusiastic