Okay new one. Generators being used for marathon instead of rescue efforts?

[Horse with no Name]

Anyone know the back story on it?

[doc03]

1. Well as long as they are not FEMA, Red Cross or government

owned I guess they can do it. It does seam stupid and insensitive to me though on the part of the city or whoever is sponsoring the marathon

[brooklynite]

2. Who needs a generator for rescue efforts?

Has it been established that the rescue personnel don't have the equipment they need?

I think people are equating "power out in Staten Island" with "power generators in Manhattan". However, there aren't enough generators for everyones homes (assuming you could hook them up) and unless you're aware of a Hospital / shelter / food distribution facility that doesn't have the power it needs, I don't see how the generators could be utilized.

[Horse with no Name]

3. Was just debunking something on a message board

the lady had a litany of lies...however, my own research shows that the Marathon is actually helping the people of NY so I just rebutted with that.)

[Eleanors38]

4. Massive generators are used to power the things we are using now.nt

[Raine1967]

5. Not technically *instead* -- but basically, Yes. From the Atlantic:

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/11/new-york-marathons-generators-could-power-400-homes-staten-island-they-wont/58640/

Today we have the tangible reality of what resource envy looks like. And it starts with generators and a New York Post cover story. "The three diesel-powered generators crank out 800 kilowatts — enough to power 400 homes in ravaged areas like Staten Island, the Rockaways and downtown Manhattan," reported The Post's team of Tara Palemeri, Larry Celona, and Doug Auer. "And a third 'backup' unit sits idle, in case one of the generators fails," they add. This abundance of power with a palpable lack of it just a short walk away, is not unlike letting a starving soul have a whiff of your Thanksgiving dinner and not inviting them to the feast.

I understand the source is the NY Post, but this time I think the anger is justified.

[Horse with no Name]

6. New York Post? Most assuredly is a lie.

Thanks for the link.