Friday, November 2, 2012

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon

 

James Traina climbs over the remains of his parent's house which was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in Staten Island, New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire for pressing ahead with the New York City Marathon. Some New Yorkers say holding the 26.2-mile race would be insensitive and divert police and other important resources when many are still suffering from Superstorm Sandy. The course runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on hard-hit Staten Island to Central Park, sending runners through all five boroughs. The course will not be changed, since there was little damage along the route. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon.

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:44:42 GMT

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