all-city adj. especially among graffiti writers, citywide. In the phrase go all-city, to emblazon a tag or message throughout an urban area. Editorial Note: A related term is the verb king. Thanks to Barry Popik for his work on the term. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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The Sheepshead layup is NOT a “tunnel,” it’s an outdoor layup where trains are laid up in between rush hours.
MICO
I never said “PAN 144.” There was no such Writer. What I said was TAN 144.
MICO