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NASP09
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Amtrak strike??
Is anyone else alarmed over the possible Amtrak strike that will prevent all LIRR trains from going into Penn?
I know it will only go into effect at the end of Jan, but Im getting a little worried
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Message edited 1/6/2008 10:21:07 PM.
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Xelindrya
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Veronica
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Re: Amtrak strike??
*Shrug*
I'll survive. I live in Huntington and work at World Financial Center
I can either take the LIRR to Flatbush and subway from there or I can take my laptop home and work from home or our office in Melville (which isn't ideal for the office) and worst case scenario I move in with my BIL in Hempstead and take a bus in. Or drive to Kew Gardens and take the subway. Theres always a way.
I always believe that it's my responsiblity to get to work. This stuff is always only temporary and I kinda like having money for food on my table and rent so its worth the inconvienence. *shrug*
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| Posted 1/6/08 10:29 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Amtrak strike??
Now I am. I didn't even know this was a possiblity until now.
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| Posted 1/6/08 10:30 PM |
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NASP09
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Re: Amtrak strike??
I go into the city to take classes twice a week and its already a hassle. I really hope the settle the contract dispute so I dont have to take a train from Ronkonkoma AND a subway from Jamaica. That would add another hour to my commute.
ed: Amtrak definately should have had a contract since 2000, thats ridiculous!
Message edited 1/6/2008 10:33:37 PM.
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| Posted 1/6/08 10:31 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Amtrak strike??
oh that's nice...yikes!
Well, I can always work from the Long Island Home office...
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| Posted 1/7/08 7:14 AM |
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NASP09
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Re: Amtrak strike??
Am i just being a worrywort?
Is anyone else concerned about trains only going to Jamaica or Brooklyn?
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| Posted 1/7/08 5:13 PM |
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Susan
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Re: Amtrak strike??
I can still get to work via the E train if they go to Jamaica...I'm also sure they will do bus service as well. It will be nuts there.
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Amtrak strike??
I think it would be horrible, but I can't see worrying about it at such an early date. There unfortunately is nothing that we can do about it.
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| Posted 1/7/08 5:15 PM |
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jerrysgirl
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Re: Amtrak strike??
do you think that trains will go to hunterspoint or woodside?
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Christine
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Re: Amtrak strike??
Posted by BJandDan
I think it would be horrible, but I can't see worrying about it at such an early date. There unfortunately is nothing that we can do about it.
I agree. If it seems like it will really happen I will either commute through Woodside, check out the express bus and park & ride options.
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| Posted 1/7/08 5:22 PM |
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lilacwine
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Re: Amtrak strike??
I'm not going to worry about it until it gets closer to the date, then I'll come up with a plan.
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| Posted 1/7/08 5:37 PM |
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Hopefully I will have started a new job in Lynbrook by then.
Otherwise I will do the subway options from the LIRR stops in Queens or BK.
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| Posted 1/7/08 6:29 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Amtrak strike??
A little bit. DH does a 15 hour day with the LIRR runing on time. I can't imagine how long his day will become if this happens.
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