Subway stations retain signs listing places and streets that no longer exist

http://nypost.com/2012/10/07/subway-stations-retain-signs-listing-places-and-streets-that-no-longer-exist/

http://sunnysidepost.com/2012/10/07/subway-stations-retain-signs-and-streets-of-places-that-no-longer-exist/

After facing community opposition to updating station names, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority no longer tries to replace old signs in the system.

“This is New York City, and neighborhood identity is strong here,” said MTA spokesman Charles Seaton. “Anytime we have tried to change the name, community residents have objected. Keeping the original name of a station maintains a historic link that is important to a lot of folks.”