nycgov:

Thirty additional subway stations now have wireless service allowing New Yorkers to make calls, send text messages and access Wi-Fi underground. In addition, wireless service brings a new level security with the ability to dial 911 in an emergency.

In addition to the current 36 stations, it is expected that the remaining 241 underground stations will have wireless service within 4 years.

Stations that are now currently connected include:

For more visit http://bit.ly/15RmqrK.

About time!

Here I am waiting for the power tools to shut off so I can finish my nap. Such a shame people have to do yard work in the afternoons. Ugh.

fuschiaandteal:

Yesterday, the city of Boston was shaken by the explosions that killed 3 and injured over 20 people. Being a student in the Boston area, I saw the impact of harm on innocent participators and spectators and how it affected our college home. The resilient citizens of Boston are taking action to relieve the city, and there are plenty of ways to help out. As President Obama said in yesterday’s address, “The people of Boston will continue to respond in the same proud and heroic way that they have thus far — and their fellow Americans will be right there with them.”

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I’m totally in disbelief about what happened yesterday. It was horrific to watch. It allowed flashbacks to 9/11. That’s bad enough. My hope is that we all heal in our own time.