Service was shut down in both directions between 96th Street and Times Square until 1:15 P.M., while firefighters cleared the smoke.

Just after 8 a.m., service on the 1, 2, 3 and 9 trains was stopped between 96th Street and Times Square.

He said one such location was the garment district between Penn Station and Times Square, where buildings are being renovated to accommodate standard office tenants.

A. The shuttle between Grand Central Station and Times Square was long ago known as the 8.

The former downtown express track between this station and Times Square - 42nd Street was removed in 1975.

As in each of the previous two years, its blue ribbon went to the No. 7 line, which runs between Flushing, Queens, and Times Square.

Some 90 theaters were once located between Times Square and Columbus Circle; about a third survive.

Nine sidewalk sheds, some up to a full block long, could be found between Times Square and Herald Square.

During late nights, 3 service operates as an express between 148th Street and Times Square - 42nd Street.

On July 27, 2008, late night 3 service was restored, operating as an express between 148th Street and Times Square - 42nd Street.