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“A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about NIMBYs… the “not in my backyard” crowd that moves to a home near the train, airport or highway and then complains about the noise. I received a very thoughtful reply from one reader which I’d like to share.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Why can’t they make the bathrooms on the trains stink less? …Why can’t Metro-North enforce its “quiet cars” like Amtrak does?…Why can’t they get disabled vehicles off the road faster, avoiding back-ups?” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
“… life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. That’s what the Declaration of Independence sought for us. But how can we be “happy” with so much noise in our lives? – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“FAA staff shortages, flight cancellations, delays and crowding… combined with air fares soaring higher than the planes themselves. Is this any way to travel?” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Unfortunately, my opponent, Kimberly Fiorello, has repeatedly voted against healthcare affordability. She rejected bills requiring insurers to cover breast cancer diagnostics and to make epi-pens more affordable. Now, instead of holding multi-billion dollar insurance companies accountable, she is attacking the need for essential medical services that CT residents are legally entitled to receive, such as ambulance transport, anesthesia, and diabetes treatment. As your representative, I will always fight to keep healthcare affordable, and will hold health insurance companies accountable.” – Rachel Khanna Continue Reading →
“We are headed off a cliff of un-affordability.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
“Even the smallest things like the décor of the station and its surroundings can make a positive impression, kicking off your trip with a smile, especially when it comes to flowers.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of Connecticut’s many living museums celebrating our state’s rail heritage. And remember… kids are free at CT museums this summer! Continue Reading →
“The mistake they made was hiring McKinsey & Co consultants to help them forecast when ridership would return. When you pay consultants millions of dollars, they usually end up telling you what you want to hear.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Many truckers blame their GPS for directing them onto the parkways, so some insurance companies are offering financial incentives for fleet owners that use “smart GPS” designed for commercial drivers which will warn drivers of over-height vehicles to stay away. But if you’re using a regular GPS unit or an app like WAZE, you’re out of luck.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →