June 21, 2005

Subways Get Failing Marks from City Council

A New City Council report finding that the dirtiest subways tend to be found in the City's poorest neighborhoods didn't exactly come as a surprise to residents who have to use the stations on a regular basis. The Atlantic station on the L line in Brownsville ranks as the worst in Brooklyn. "There are rats running around," according to Bennett Thomas of East New York. "It's a nasty station. Just look at the filth." Added fellow rider, Jason Pendrey: "You should check out the urine smell near the turnstiles. It's pretty bad." The cleanest stations were in areas with median incomes that were $12,000 higher than the dirtiest stations. In an effort to rectify the situation, half of the $830 million now earmarked for a rehab over the next 4 years will go to the 12 worst offending stations in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Dirt on Foul Subways [NY Post]

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