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I'm probably starting a fire storm, but here goes:
I'm probably starting a fire storm, but here goes:
It’s last call for alcohol on the Long Island Rail Road.
The eight bar carts that ply suburban commuters with rush-hour booze are going the way of the Harvey Wallbanger, The Post has learned.
Come March 27, the five carts on the platforms at Penn Station, along with one each at the Jamaica, Atlantic Terminal and Hunterspoint Avenue stops, will disappear.
“These are the last of the bar carts on any part of the MTA system,” agency board member Mitchell Pally told The Post on Saturday.
“I do not think we should be serving alcohol,” Pally said. “I’ve been saying this for 12 years, ever since I got on the board.”
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“It’s absolute bulls–t!’ fumed carpenter Matt Brown, 46, who plunked down $2.50 for a 16-ounce Budweiser before catching a train to Huntington. “They got rid of the smoking cars years ago.
Then they had bar cars. They’re gone. And this is the only thing that was left. It was part of the pleasure of taking this service. I pay $300 for a monthly pass. It’s a crock of sh-t.”
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One mixologist, Jim Ferragamo, posted a sign thanking his customers.
“It has been a pleasure creating friendships and getting to know all of you. I take pride in knowing that I was able to bring some relief and joy on even the most hectic days. Thank you all for your support and generosity,” it read.
“I’ve had 20 great years,” said Track 19 bartender Dave Telehany, who shook hands and accepted condolences from longtime customers. “Some of these people are part of my family. I’ve been to christenings, communions. One of my customer’s daughters babysits my kids.”
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Next stop, Willoughby
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