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during that marathon - postpone the fugging race.
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What will Bloomberg say if a runner is electrocuted (Original Post)
malaise
Nov 2012
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madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)1. Not canceling this race is a blunder.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)2. The route has been cleared
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
route?
godai
(2,902 posts)4. Why is the NFL not part of this discussion?
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
Lars39
(26,109 posts)5. "Is the city fully prepared for another major disaster at this time?" should also be asked.