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Facts about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
(The following story by Kelly-Jane Cotter appeared on the Asbury Park Press website on November 21.) NEW BALLOONS: The class of 2008 includes Abby Cadabby of "Sesame Street," Dora the Explorer and Sponge Bob Squarepants, of the eponymous Nickelodeon series; the...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday miracle
(The following story by Kelly-Jane Cotter appeared on the Asbury Park Press website on November 21.) Give thanks for Macy's this Thanksgiving. As more and more companies fall victim to this rotten economy, Macy's hangs on. The department store celebrates an...
Macy’s parade floats on with new attractions
(The following story by Carl MacGowan appeared on the Newsday website on November 26.) NEW YORK — There'll be more Buzz than usual at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. That's because a giant inflated Buzz Lightyear will make his debut tomorrow at the 82nd...
Problems linger as LIRR cleans up derailment site
(The following story by Alfonso A. Castillo appeared on the Newsday website on November 26.) NEW YORK — People heading to holiday celebrations with families or friends today - traditionally one of the year's busiest travel days - could have their trips complicated by...
All aboard Septa Santa Express!
(Septa issued the following on November 25.) PHILADELPHIA — Santa is coming to town on Friday, November 28, on board one of five special SEPTA Santa Express trains as they make their annual trip to the Gallery at Market East in Center City Philadelphia. SEPTA Santa...
Rep. Mica urges Florida to queue up for public transit cash
(The following story by Lindsay Peterson appeared on The Tampa Tribune website on November 25.) TAMPA — U.S. Rep. John Mica said he came to Tampa today to encourage local officials to get in line for transportation money that soon will flow from Washington. He also...
Teamsters Canada calls for increased CP Rail safety management
(The following story by Kari Cyr appeared on the Revelstoke Times Review website on November 25.) REVELSTOKE, B.C. — “CP Rail is playing Russian roulette, when it comes to public safety and the protection of its workers,” said Bill Brehl, President of the Teamsters...
CN doubts influence of Barack Obama on EJ&E deal
(The following story by Richard Wronski appeared on the Chicago Tribune website on November 26.) CHICAGO — Opponents of the Canadian National Railway's proposed purchase of a rail line through Chicago's suburbs hope that the election of Barack Obama will bolster their...
Amtrak studies resumption of North Coast Hiawatha
(The Associated Press circulated the following on November 25.) BISMARCK, N.D. — Transportation officials say a study, to be completed next year, may help determine if cities along Interstate 90 in Montana will again have railroad passenger service. A bill signed by...
Amtrak ridership in Iowa up 3 percent in 2008
(The Associated Press circulated the following on November 25.) DES MOINES, Iowa — Ridership on Amtrak in Iowa rose 3 percent to set a record with more than 64,000 passengers getting on and off the train at Iowa's six stations. The numbers for the year ending Sept. 30...
