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Buckle Up: Speed, Safety, and Sorrow on the New York City Subway

Buckle Up: Speed, Safety, and Sorrow on the New York City Subway

Buckle Up: Speed, Safety, and Sorrow on the New York City Subway

Photography by Abel Lockhart By Fiona Fahey Subway surfing has plagued the underground world of New York’s five boroughs for decades. This illegal phenomenon consists of riding on the outside of a moving train car, and it has taken the lives of many New York City youths. In 2025 alone , five New Yorkers across three boroughs have lost their lives to subway surfing and an additional four have been badly injured. Most recently, in the early hours of October 4th, two young girls

Nov 11, 20254 min read

The Real ID Has Arrived: Identification of the Future?

The Real ID Has Arrived: Identification of the Future?

The Real ID Has Arrived: Identification of the Future?

Art by Christian Branch By Francisca Lorca The Real ID has officially arrived in New York. The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 as a result...

Oct 13, 20253 min read

Goodbye Metrocard Machines, Hello OMNY

Goodbye Metrocard Machines, Hello OMNY

Goodbye Metrocard Machines, Hello OMNY

By Eliana Basher For decades, millions of daily commuters have relied on the MetroCard for public transit in New York, now it’s time to...

Jan 25, 20233 min read

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