Simon Willison has reported on a former newsstand located just before the turnstiles in the Grand Army Plaza subway station at the north end of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The site is now operated by a dinosaur and features an exceptionally high density of dinosaur puns.
Background on Subway Retail Spaces
New York City subway stations have long utilized former newsstands and retail kiosks for various alternative projects, installations, and micro-stores. The Grand Army Plaza station sits directly adjacent to Prospect Park, making it a high-traffic location for commuters and visitors passing through Brooklyn.
Unanswered Questions and Future Details
The announcement did not specify the exact mechanical or digital nature of the dinosaur operator, nor did it disclose how long the installation will remain open in the subway station. It is also unclear who specifically manufactured or programmed the installation.
Visitors passing through the northern end of Prospect Park’s transit hub will need to observe the installation firsthand to see the pun-heavy storefront in operation.
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