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New York Underwater!

waitingPassengers are still stranded, sweaty, and discontented along nearly every subway line, as the city recovers from this morning's as-of-yet unconfirmed tornado. People are still waiting in droves for buses and taxis or walking across the city's bridges and Mayor Bloomberg has canceled his entire morning to no doubt assess damage to homes and trees in Brooklyn.

Send Bwog the story of your wacky commute! We want to hear it!

UPDATE 12:59 EST - Wacky commute stories after the jump.

UPDATE 10:58 PM EST - Act of God correspondent Zach van Schouwen has photographic evidence of the Brooklyn Tornado here.


Get them before they're gone

mtaReading it in print may be archaic, but today there's a reason to pick up the New York Times -- an insert with a free wallet size fold-out bus and subway map. As of 6 minutes ago, there were still some copies left in Lerner.

And an hour ago, there were sandwiches, cupcakes, chips, music, and "Arnold Palmer's mix" (iced tea + lemonade, apparently) in Lerner. See what's left to scavenge.


SUBWAY PARTY. TONIGHT.

subway party


Remember coming to Columbia and thinking that you would do fun, exciting things in the city? Right, we don't either. But tonight, there is an opportunity to redeem yourself:

What: A party in the subway!
When: 1 AM tonight (Thursday night/Friday morning)
Where: Downtown Q Platform, 34th Street/Herald Square Station
Theme: EXTREME LOVE (Dress accordingly)

Few things crack Bwog's aloof, cynical shell. This is one of them.

Judgment Day

Today, the admissions office sent off admissions letters to all those eager Columbia wannabees. Bwog asks the important question: Admission Letter, Where are You?


Handlebars are for the Uncoordinated
If the Bwog had one wish for February, it would be for the owner of the Schermerhorn bike to come forward. At least they've found a better use for PVC pipe than some people.


Breaking News
Last night some bastards stole the antlers off Destroyer! bus! Unacceptable.

Destroyers! Make Yourselves Known!
Wednesday night we reported on the appearance of Destroyer! bus on 114th alongside Carman. Since Tuesday signs have been up saying parking on that side of 114th is prohibited today.

The Question of the Day is... is Destroyer! bus exempt from parking regulations? Is there no parking on account of Destroyer! bus? Does the NYPD think Destroyer! bus poses a threat to cars parked nearby?

More pictures after the jump for the lazy ones who don't want to investigate themselves.


Destroyer Bus on 114th
Does anyone have an explanation for the horned silver bus parked outside of Lerner at 114th Street?


Free at Last
Your parents are paying $40,000 a year for you to sleep through class, your hipster jeans cost more than rent on a studio apartment—but now the Bwog offers you a way to see the city: for free.
Some of our favorite haunts:


Highline
Beginning around 34th Street near 10th Avenue (which used to be called Death Avenue until the Highline was built in 1934, thus removing train traffic from ground level), this over-ground railroad bed continues south for about 22 blocks (just over a mile). Going there is free because it's technically illegal, but if you manage to get on and avoid the trespassing fees, you'll get one of the greatest views New York City has to offer.

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