What’s the longest you’ve had to wait in line? 

Lamerica Smith
Three to four hours for tickets to Summer Jam in New York City when Chris Brown headlined. It was worth it!
~ Lamerica Smith, Beacon

Michael Del Monte
My buddy and I waited three hours to get into the Star Wars prequel.
~ Michael Del Monte, Garrison

Elsa Bernardi
I slept overnight on the floor at JFK airport for a flight to Puerto Rico. There was a mechanical problem.
~ Elsa Bernardi, Cold Spring

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.