ING NYC Marathon street closures and parking restrictions

[hrmjustin]

Eyewitness News

Sunday, November 3: Marathon Day

Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays. The use of public transportation is highly recommended.

Beginning at midnight on Sunday, November 3, the upper level of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic. At approximately 7 a.m. rolling street closures will commence along the route in preparation for the marathon. Prior to taking their starting positions on Staten Island, runners will be screened and their bags inspected. The New York Road Runners has provided the participants with clear bags to expedite this process. Individuals who require event credentials and special access to secure areas, such as organizers, volunteers and other personnel, have been pre-screened in addition to the physical screening they will receive on Sunday.

Along the course, bags and backpacks may be subject to search. Bag checks and magnetometer screenings will be conducted in the area of the finish line. Spectators can help expedite, if not alleviate some of the security process, by leaving backpacks at home.

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[DesertFlower]

1. i wonder if my husband's niece will be running.

she came in 3rd a few years ago. her picture was posted at the jacob javitz center. she's not on facebook, but i'll ask one of her sisters.

don't have too much contact with his family since he's gone. his sister and i tolerated each other for his sake. his parents, when they were alive didn't like me -- especially his mom. she said "i acted too jewish". lol. the thing is i'm not jewish. she was a racist and anti-semite, but 2 years ago her granddaughter married a jew. she must be rolling over in her grave.

[hrmjustin]

2. Oh wow that is cool. I hope she does run and comes in first this time.

[DesertFlower]

3. i just sent a message to one of her sisters.

i asked her to let me know the outcome if she's running which i'm almost sure she will be.

BTW. i like you. you seem like a really nice guy.

[hrmjustin]

4. They pass just up the block from me. I can see them fro my house.

[DesertFlower]

6. that's great. i lived one block

from the LIE in forest hills. i could look out my window and see how traffic was moving.

[hrmjustin]

8. That came in handy especially on that highway.

[DesertFlower]

9. it sure did. of course i never opened

my windows because of the noise and pollution, but we did have trees on our street and there was a park across the street -- so that helped.

[hrmjustin]

10. Yeah I imagine the noise and air quality would be an issue.

Sort of like living next to an elevated train line.

[DesertFlower]

11. and the blowing horns. here in phoenix it's

against the law to blow your horn. of course, at times i do especially when someone cuts me off.

a little off subject. do you ever watch anthony bourdain parts unknown on CNN? anyway he went to israel, the west bank and gaza. the foods are interesting but of course it's political too. they keep re-running it and if you get a chance to see it i think you'll enjoy it. it made me cry.

[hrmjustin]

12. I do watch it if I am home on SAt. I did not watch it today but they will replay it.

They also put it on demand I believe.

[hrmjustin]

5. Thanks. I like you too.

[DesertFlower]

7. thank you for the hug.