By: Barbara Dick, Executive Director
As
someone who was born in and grew up in New York City, I spent a good part of my
life on the New York City Subway System. Name a line: I have been on it. Name
an end of a line: I have been there. Of course, it is probably hard to believe
but the subway now is much better than it was in my formative * years. To get
an idea of what it was like then, just watch a film from the late 70’s or early
80’s like “The French Connection.”
Still,
I had no idea that a subway line could be beautiful as well as efficient. That can best describe the Second Avenue
Subway. When commuters descend
into the Second Avenue subway’s four stations, at 96th, 86th, 72nd and 63rd
Streets,— they will find one of the most ambitious contemporary art projects
that the MTA has ever undertaken.
Elevators ( which are glass) actually work. Escalators whisk* you
upstairs in seconds. And the subway
entrances on the street remind one of Paris .
Many
of the NYLC community have little reason to actually visit the Upper East Side
where the subway runs. However, if you get out on any of the stations, you will
be surprised by the plethora of restaurants that have sprouted* along the
route.
If you want to see beautiful art in mosaics
and amazing architecture and engineering, remember, it is only the cost of a
Metrocard.
*formative
years: the years that made me who I am
*
whisk: to carry quickly
*sprouted:
suddenly appeared
Thanks to the recent development here, there is no longer a place to be avoided at night. This is a perfect location for a classy, elegant event. It’s great when everyone gathers at event venue Atlanta for an incredible picture.
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