The First LIRR Trains Pull Into Penn Station, September 1910
Celebrate the anniversary of the first LIRR train ride into Penn Station with a replica of the first ticket from 1910!
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Meet the Adorable Dogs of the K9 Unit That Protect Amtrak at Penn Station
When you board an Amtrak train at Penn Station you don’t have to go through TSA thanks to a K9 unit of dogs that are the first line of defense against explosives.
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: August 20th – August 26th, 2018
Phase 2 of Hunters Point South Park, Daniel Avila/NYC Parks
Whether you’ve lived in New York City your whole life, are new in town or just visiting, there is something new for everyone to discover on an Untapped Cities Tour. Check out the Untapped activities running this week:
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New Dates Added for Remnants of Penn Station Tour
New dates added for out monthly tour of the remnants of the original Penn Station!
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A Memorial to Roxey, the Canine Mascot of the Long Island Railroad
Tucked beneath the Merrick LIRR train station is a memorial to Roxey, the LIRR dog who rode the train with President Theodore Roosevelt!
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See Progress Photos of Track Renewal Updates Inside NYC’s Penn Station
Engineering crews began replacing turnouts over the summer and have since changed two tracks to improve Penn Station’s performance and reliability.
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Oat Foundry Will Make You an Old School Split Flap Board
Philadelphia-based engineering design company Oat Foundry offers a 21st century take on the iconic flap signs that once filled train stations around the world.
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Amtrak Opens Refreshed Women’s Restrooms in NYC’s Penn Station
Amtrak announced the completion of renovated women’s restrooms in Penn Station, a project that is part of a larger attempt to modernize NYC’s Amtrak station.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s James A. Farley Post Office
The James A. Farley Post Office is widely recognized for its beauty and imposing footprint, but it also holds many interesting secrets. Here’s a look at ten.
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Amtrak Launches App to Help Commuters Navigate NYC’s Penn Station
Amtrak recently announced its free FindYourWay app, which helps passengers navigate the transit hub like a pro. No longer will you have to wander aimlessly.
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Renderings Restore NYC’s Original Penn Station In Today’s Context
The New Jersey Transit launched an ad campaign featuring renderings of NYC’s original Penn Station today, posing the question “Wouldn’t you rather arrive here?”
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What If Penn Station & MSG Were Transformed into a Cemetery? From Columbia University DeathLAB
A project from Columbia University StudioLAB reimagines Madison Square Garden and Penn Station as a cemetery and lush public space for digital and physical memories.
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