Mayor U-turn on marathon amid outcry over priorities
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November 4, 2012, Sunday
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MAYOR Michael Bloomberg said the New York City Marathon would be a boost for the economy and inspire the city to move on after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
But he reversed course hours later, canceling the race amid outrage over holding a sports event while thousands of residents were without power or, in some cases, a place to live. The race had been scheduled to start today in Staten Island, one of the hardest-hit areas. Thousands of runners had already arrived to take part in the marathon.
But he reversed course hours later, canceling the race amid outrage over holding a sports event while thousands of residents were without power or, in some cases, a place to live. The race had been scheduled to start today in Staten Island, one of the hardest-hit areas. Thousands of runners had already arrived to take part in the marathon.
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