The NYC Subway first opened its doors on October 27, 1904, changing the way millions travel forever. 🚇 #RandomFact #DailyFact #NYC #SubwayHistory #PublicTransit

Governor Nelson Rockefeller speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southeast Queens subway. Pictured behind him are Deputy Queens Borough President Robert Groh, MTA chair William Ronan, and Mayor John Lindsay.

Workmen start work with jackhammers at the construction site.

August 15, 1972: Groundbreaking began for the Archer Avenue Line in Jamaica, Queens. Building the underground J/Z and E subway lines to replace old elevated tracks over Jamaica Avenue. Gov. Rockefeller speaks in first photo, Mayor Lindsay at right. #SubwayHistory #QPLarchives #JamaicaQueens

I remember how gritty and grimy the city was back then. It made New Yorkers tough.

She remains unconvinced believing exaggerated lies over facts. Fox News and Trumpism have damaged too many people.

#NYCCrime #SubwayHistory #UrbanReality #70sNYC #MediaHype #FoxNewsFiction #PublicTransitTruth