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A once-prominent American railroad that operated primarily in the northeastern and midwestern United States from 1853 to 1968. Known for its iconic streamlined art deco steam locomotives and the "Water Level Route," the New York Central connected major cities like New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, and Cleveland, providing essential passenger and freight services. The railroad played a significant role in the development of American infrastructure during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The central was a symbol of innovation and luxury, offering one of the most comfortable and sophisticated train services of its time. Famous for its opulent "20th Century Limited" passenger trains, the New York Central catered to the elite with first-class accommodations and speedy, reliable service. It was also notable for its sleek, streamlined trains that became a hallmark of American rail travel during the mid-20th century.
At its peak, the New York Central owned thousands of miles of track and operated a vast network of trains, but like many railroads, it struggled to compete with the rise of automobiles and air travel in the post-World War II era. In 1968, the New York Central merged with its rival the Pennsylvania Railroad to form the Penn Central Transportation Company, which later became notorious for its bankruptcy in the early 1970s.
Man, the New York Central railroad streamlined steam locomotives were sexy trains, bud sadly none is preserved. What a shame
When an individual does not smoke marijuana, but partakes in any and all other substancew.
- "Do you smoke weed?"
- "No, I'm New York Sober... I'll take a bump though!"
When you drink and do coke, but not heroin.
Guy 1: "How's sobriety goin'?"
Michelle: "I'm New York Sober"
Guy 1: "What"
Me: Wow! This book cool!
The Book: Yeah! I’m somewhat of a New York Times Bestseller myself!
Me: Oh nvm this book is so unoriginal
Literally every book that exists, used to exist, and will exist
X: This is book is the best!
The Book Yeah I’m something of a New York Times Bestseller myself
X: nvm every book is one
It is a situation in which a student attending York University, in Toronto Canada, is failed as a whole or in part whether administratively, systematically, and/or procedurally. Provided little to no support from individuals that operate and/or are part of the York institution and/or it's affiliates such as, but not limited to departments, student unions, organizations, and so on. Being Yorked/York'd ultimately places those affected in extremely stressful, mentally demanding, heart wrenching situations that can result in experiences, not limited to, moments that alter the course of a students' academic pursuits, life, and well-being.
Getting Yorked/York'd is defined as:
Jack spent hours on the phone trying to contact York departments to asking a specific question, but no one seems to be able to answer the phone or the question. Finally Jack commutes anywhere from 1hr-2hrs 30mins to York (depending on where Jack lives in the GTA) to ask the question, and Jack finally got an answer from a receptionists. What a waste of time. All these people, and not one person could help, Jack got York’d.
Jill tried to contact many departments and waited months before hearing back, although Jill made the effort of emailing, calling, and showing up in-person. The academic year is nearly complete, Jill struggled and nearly failed all their classes, Jill got Yorked.
Jill is one semester away from graduation and Jill's Academic Advisor emails them to tell them they're missing a class required to graduate, but Jill had bi-weekly appointments with them for the last 4 years and they never flagged it. Jill is now ineligible to graduate, Jill got Yorked.
Jack's OSAP has not come in due to administrative backlog and Bennett Centre for Student Services tell Jack that unfortunately they will be charging Jack's student account interest on the tuition Jack owes until it comes in, Jack got Yorked.
Jill notifies York University that there is a cockroach and black mold infestation in the student housing units, but being ignored and/or told there is not and being forced to continue living in those conditions, Jill got York'd.