New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says NYC Marathon canceled in wake of Superstorm Sandy
Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor. Net worth: $25 billion.
Image copyright 2012 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Posted: 11/02/2012
Last Updated:
204 days ago
NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City Marathon has been canceled.
His statement Friday came after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race.
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 on Sunday.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT
