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carpy22 t1_iy2jcmu wrote

Reply to comment by thisisntmineIfoundit in A Very Moynihan Train Hall Thanksgiving: 'Wow, I Can't Even Sit Down?' by psychothumbs

No, seating has been physically closed off behind locked gates and roped off areas, which has directly negatively impacted me quite a few times recently when wanting to grab something to eat before getting on Metro North to head to Westchester. Maybe when East Side Access opens they'll reopen the seating in the Dining Concourse since one of the main paths to get to the LIRR will be that way but for now it's been intentionally turned into a shell of it's former self.

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thisisntmineIfoundit t1_iy2kh57 wrote

This is a perfect example of policies being too lax (sleep here all day, go through trash, whatever!) until the inevitable harsh over correction.

Curious who made this call and why…if I had to guess it’s similar to why some theft prone Walgreens have security guards that don’t stop you from stealing - theft insurance requires a guard but liability insurance does not want that guard to lay a finger on anyone. This is Grand Central’s version of deodorant locked behind plastic.

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RolandDeepson t1_iy3kipw wrote

Ok. Wherever the next foodservice area gets built, make sure to intentionally refuse to install any seating. Standing-height tables are fine, but no seating.

Lemme know what intended-customer groups think of that after 6 months.

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RolandDeepson t1_iy3ybq2 wrote

Your comment was asinine before I commented, and your reply here is also off base.

I hope you have a pleasant day.

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Wowzlul t1_iy5dlgj wrote

> What is the intended group for a… checks notes… busy train station?

Every big intercity train station I've ever used in Europe has some sit down dining.

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