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Posted by JayZeeBMT on Sat Dec 27 14:04:28 2008, in response to Photography Incident at Penn Station, posted by BMTLines on Fri Dec 26 08:08:57 2008. How can they cite you for trespassing in a location you were delivered to by the railroad that you paid to take you to? Also, AFAIK, Amtrak's photo polocy says you can take photos from any public area as long as it does not become a clear safety issue. As an example, stamford, CT, is an Amtrak, MNRR, AND Shore Line East station which is commonly the site of railfan photography. I have yet to hear of a photog getting locked up there.I myself have traipsed all over Grand Central Terminal (sometimes even assisted by MNRR employees(!), who are proud of their historic station. I have never heard a peep from either the MTA or NYCT cops. I think these Amtrak cops were looking to build up activity numbers, as trespass is a pretty minor charge. I also understand (I'll do some research on this) that the police CANNOT force you to delete your pictures. This appears to be a direct violation of the First Amendment, according to my friend at the NY Press Photographers' Association, and BOTH of my regular SLN camera operators. |
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