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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: New York Subway

New York Subway stories: 3 news summaries

 Asperger's Boy Lived 
 in NY Subway 11 Days 

Runaway vanished underground

Nov 25, 09 3:00 AM CST
(Newser) - A young boy with Asperger's syndrome lived on newsstand potato chips, jelly rolls, and bottled water for 11 days riding the trains of the New York City subway system. Francisco Hernandez Jr, 13, rode trains to the end of the line, then climbed back on another no matter where they... More »

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 Ruth Madoff Rides Subway 

Ponzi schemer's wife blames paps, of all people, for ruining her life

Jun 25, 09 10:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ruth Madoff’s life has hit a new low—literally. It's subterranean: The New York Post spotted her on the subway yesterday, seated directly underneath an ad promoting 99-cent cellphones. The disgraced financier's wife, with gray-streaked hair and distinctly unfashionable attire, was not happy with the photographer, asking, “... More »

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Purr-fect Kitty Survives Subway

Feisty feline survived 25 days in tunnel

Feb 18, 08 4:18 AM CST
(Newser) - A scared black kitten lost in the New York City Subway system more than three weeks ago has been found safe and well. Georgia escaped from a carrying case 25 days ago and scampered into a subway station to survive passing trains, the electrified third rail and some of Manhattan's... More »

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