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What will Bloomberg say if a runner is electrocuted (Original Post) malaise Nov 2012 OP
Not canceling this race is a blunder. madaboutharry Nov 2012 #1
The route has been cleared nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #2
What will Bloomberg say if those without food, water, electric decide to 'occupy' the marathon Purveyor Nov 2012 #3
Why is the NFL not part of this discussion? godai Nov 2012 #4
"Is the city fully prepared for another major disaster at this time?" should also be asked. Lars39 Nov 2012 #5
 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
2. The route has been cleared
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:00 PM
Nov 2012

I actually get it, both sides.

The city needs the funds and the moral boos, while the city des not need the extra headaches.

 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
3. What will Bloomberg say if those without food, water, electric decide to 'occupy' the marathon
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:00 PM
Nov 2012

route?

godai

(2,902 posts)
4. Why is the NFL not part of this discussion?
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:14 PM
Nov 2012

Steelers at Giants Sunday in the Meadowlands. Steelers will fly in Sunday morning since they can't get a hotel in the area with electricity.

I believe both events can go on, in an attempt at some normalcy. I saw a ConEd spokesperson indicate power should be back on in Manhattan on Saturday. $1M will be donated by the race sponsors.

http://www.ibtimes.com/nyc-marathon-route-map-2012-course-facts-about-sundays-race-858146

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