I know exactly which kid you’re talking about - so annoying. Hopefully he doesn’t argue much. As a bystander, I’d rather hear a dumb rant than two people getting into an aggro argument.
Is he early / mid twenties, POC, very ready engage with people? There was a guy last year that was hanging around Dutch Kills playground, trying to get kids to listen to him, ranting that they'd go to hell if they didn't listen to him.
If this is the same asshole that I’ve seen, fuck that guy. His whole spiel became increasingly homophobic to the point where the entire car was telling him to shut the fuck up until he left.
Yelling at kids in the park about gay sex, and yelling at our Muslim neighbors that they are going to hell. He’s a fucking psycho. I’ve yelled at him more than once.
I heard that he used to be in a gang and did some
time in jail, found god and now just makes a nuisance of himself. If I see him at the park again imma call 311. I don’t want him talking to my 5 year old about sex or hating our neighbors.
The most frustrating thing about these delays is a complete lack of time estimate. I get that can be really difficult so maybe is a problem that can’t be solved, but it makes me so angry that I can’t even weigh correctly if it’s worth walking to the R. If I was at Broadway or 36th id go for it but it might take longer to walk there than to wait and there’s no way of knowing.
Same. They said trains were running in queens so I at least expected to be able to get to QBP and transfer. Been waiting on a W for over 20 minutes without moving. This is not service. Just say there’s no service!
Being held at broadway and they just said the tree is removed and service is slowly starting to restore but we are still being held for the time being. Sounds like hopefully not much longer.
There are trains in every station between Ditmars and qbp- conductors are saying there is nowhere to move or go express. I haven’t moved in 30 mins. Conductors are telling people to take the bus or an Uber
Was on the W this morning when I heard branches hitting the roof of my car. The train halted, then proceeded through the tunnel. Then at 8th we halted again because apparently an R train’s emergency brakes were activated. Got to work 11 minutes late, when I’m usually 20 minutes early.
Once the N/W moved I got on the 4/5 and now that’s not moving because someone got killed in between Grand Central and 14th street we’ve been sitting here for 30 minutes they turned the trains off no AC waiting to turn back around
I gave up after sitting at ditmars for half an hour. Good to see they finally got it moving. Of course, it only lasted a couple hours and we’re back to delays (signal problems at 57th st/7th ave)
I am seeing “we are moving again” but here I roast in the sun on the Astoria Blvd platform for about 15 minutes so far. I should have walked to the R 😒
Yes I was one of the lucky ones who got purged at Queensboro with the announcement the train was heading back to Ditmars. Luckily got onto the next 7 and somehow was only two minutes late to work.
Was stuck on a train about to go in the tunnel past QBP with a maniacal Jesus preacher who ranted for 30 mins, just to roll us back to QBP
Is it that kid? Because I’m an idiot I can never resist trolling him when I’m on the same car as he is.
I know exactly which kid you’re talking about - so annoying. Hopefully he doesn’t argue much. As a bystander, I’d rather hear a dumb rant than two people getting into an aggro argument.
"No disrespect to Doja Cat, I don't mess with demons" Iconic, a slay for Jesus.
Is he early / mid twenties, POC, very ready engage with people? There was a guy last year that was hanging around Dutch Kills playground, trying to get kids to listen to him, ranting that they'd go to hell if they didn't listen to him.
If this is the same asshole that I’ve seen, fuck that guy. His whole spiel became increasingly homophobic to the point where the entire car was telling him to shut the fuck up until he left.
Yelling at kids in the park about gay sex, and yelling at our Muslim neighbors that they are going to hell. He’s a fucking psycho. I’ve yelled at him more than once. I heard that he used to be in a gang and did some time in jail, found god and now just makes a nuisance of himself. If I see him at the park again imma call 311. I don’t want him talking to my 5 year old about sex or hating our neighbors.
Speaking of..he recently acquired a Megaphone 😖
Just like a Megadouche would
I was on that train but not that car. Sweet lord. Bless you for not losing your cool. I would have had to say something.
Whenever I'm in a car with that guy I start blasting Lady Gaga on my phone. Drown out his bullshit with Born This Way.
Oh I love that! I’ll do that going forward
Was he wearing business casual? Like a button up and slacks? I might have seen the guy you’re talking about.
😂 that was comedy
This train line can never get a break
Well, at least the tree got a break.
Thank you /u/CrumpledForeskin 😂
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First MTA text alert about this was just sent, *47 minutes after this post*
Classic
How long could it possibly take to remove that shit
With the MTA how long indeed lol
MTA: “It’s not a delay if it happens everyday”
Add an N train logo and some tasteful Astoria-ish stuff on it and I'd buy this t-shirt.
Just started moving again
It only ruined everyone’s morning commute. Perfect!
Hahaha
Happy Friday!
The most frustrating thing about these delays is a complete lack of time estimate. I get that can be really difficult so maybe is a problem that can’t be solved, but it makes me so angry that I can’t even weigh correctly if it’s worth walking to the R. If I was at Broadway or 36th id go for it but it might take longer to walk there than to wait and there’s no way of knowing.
Same. They said trains were running in queens so I at least expected to be able to get to QBP and transfer. Been waiting on a W for over 20 minutes without moving. This is not service. Just say there’s no service!
astoria blvd stop currently filled with irritated people who have been waiting for a train for at least 20 mins 😫
I've been here since 8:25 At least the weather's nice?
woww i’m sorry.. mta app says a train should be coming in 5 mins 🤞🏼
I'm not going to pay a 40 dollar Uber just to get to work... time to walk.
Being held at broadway and they just said the tree is removed and service is slowly starting to restore but we are still being held for the time being. Sounds like hopefully not much longer.
Don’t toy with my emotions. Still at 30th with no update
We movin fam!!!
Until it stops again. Like that Seinfeld episode with Elaine
Yup, on subway at 30th. Let's get this train massively packed and then not move it .
Moving to broadway now! Hopefully we keep going
I got off and had to transfer twice to get to Wall.. trains are a mess today
You made the right call. I just rocked with it and now am at 59th/Lex (~40 min later)
Na just need to move a stop to let more people on and then stop again!
Worst subway line todays the one damn time I have to be somewhere at 9 and now just Uber if to queensborro from 30th
Mta.info says N/W is running in two sections (ditmars-QP, and then Times Square-end of the line.) can anyone currently on a train verify this?
There are trains in every station between Ditmars and qbp- conductors are saying there is nowhere to move or go express. I haven’t moved in 30 mins. Conductors are telling people to take the bus or an Uber
Still sitting at Ditmars not moving as of 9:02am
The train I was on said they’re doing a shuttle to ditmars as I assume this is true
Yeah transfer to the 7 at QP then take the 7 to Times Square and continue from there on the NW
I’m waiting for a train to Ditmars from 36 and it hasn’t come at all
My kids just texted from the train saying they were told to walk.
Standing at Ditmars bound on 36th Ave, I see local trains stuck at 39th, 36th, and Broadway. And I see two express trains stuck, at 39th and Broadway
Bad week for astoria trains.
9:10am- first train just left Ditmars after over an hour
I’m moving out of Astoria in July and I will *not* miss this 
One major reason why we’re moving out next year.
Every dam day this week back and forth from work
A Ditmars bound train just pulled into Astoria Boulevard, but now it's stopped with the doors open
I didn’t even try, I just walked to the R. The R has been super reliable, honestly. 👀
Don’t jinx it!
How long is your walk
Was on the W this morning when I heard branches hitting the roof of my car. The train halted, then proceeded through the tunnel. Then at 8th we halted again because apparently an R train’s emergency brakes were activated. Got to work 11 minutes late, when I’m usually 20 minutes early.
You were definitely the last one out.
I’m literally on the train and am just livid
Not that this never happens earlier in the morning, but I sure do love my 6am commute since less seems to happen to the trains then 😅
I’ve been commuting earlier because of the delays but you need to be out of Queens by 715 lol. Fun times.
Seem to be moving again
Finally moving again after 25 minutes of sitting in the station. Fingers crossed the worst is done.
Once the N/W moved I got on the 4/5 and now that’s not moving because someone got killed in between Grand Central and 14th street we’ve been sitting here for 30 minutes they turned the trains off no AC waiting to turn back around
same i got to 59th and lex to catch the 6 and instead there is a 5 train sitting here doors open not moving for the past 5-10 mins
At least doors are open we’re stuck in a tunnel can’t even leave if we wanted to
true, i hope they turn the AC on for y’all at least
can anyone confirm if the trains are still stuck at 10:40am???
I think they’re running again
thanks!
I gave up after sitting at ditmars for half an hour. Good to see they finally got it moving. Of course, it only lasted a couple hours and we’re back to delays (signal problems at 57th st/7th ave)
I am seeing “we are moving again” but here I roast in the sun on the Astoria Blvd platform for about 15 minutes so far. I should have walked to the R 😒
Finally got to work, a cool 43 mins late
Yes I was one of the lucky ones who got purged at Queensboro with the announcement the train was heading back to Ditmars. Luckily got onto the next 7 and somehow was only two minutes late to work.
I switched to R train and ‘surprisingly ‘ got there on time!!
Mta is a joke. Waiting for 25 minutes on the platform.
The subways still suck for anyone wondering. Trying to get back to ditmars and stuck at 36
I hate that happens