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20173 minPGnews

Urban Gentrification

The Hipstery, Mystery L Train

20173 minPGnews

New Yorkers celebrate the Second Avenue subway while mourning the L train's closure for repairs.

Urban Gentrification

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Channel: The New Yorker

The Hipstery, Mystery L Train

2017• 3 minPG

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New Yorkers celebrate the Second Avenue subway while mourning the L train's closure for repairs.

Synopsis

In New York, the opening of the Second Avenue subway brings joy to many, but one M.T.A. skeptic mourns the impending closure of the L train for repairs. This short video from The New Yorker captures the contrasting emotions surrounding the subway developments, highlighting the excitement of the new line while addressing the concerns of those affected by the L train's temporary shutdown. The piece reflects on the complexities of urban transit and the mixed feelings of New Yorkers as they navigate these changes.

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