For those who have to face the Monday morning commute, it will be ten times harder tomorrow morning to get to where you have to be. Mayor Bloomberg has said that although they are doing their best to restore service, most transit lines will be closed “well into Monday.” Workers will be working around the clock to pump out as much water as they can, but it takes a full eight hours for the subways to get running once they have been shut down. Read more details after the jump. @Julie1205
Mayor Bloomberg Comments On Why Rikers Island Was Not Evacuated
Earlier today, we reported that Rikers Island is not being evacuated for Hurricane Irene. In his press conference this evening, Â a very tired Mayor Bloomberg answered a short and quick response when asked why the island was not evacuated. Hit the jump to see what he said! @ItsLukieBaby
(Photo) NYC Mayor’s Office Tweets Pic Of Boats Used During Hurricane Katrina To Urge Proper Evacuation
Mayor Bloomberg’s office tweeted a pic of boats that were used during Hurricane Katrina to urge the proper evacuation in NYC. The tweet read “These are the kinds of boats used in Katrina. You don’t want to end up in one. If you need to evacuate, do so now.” See the pic that was tweeted after the jump. @Julie1205
MTA Expected to Shut Down During Hurricane Irene!!
Make sure you grab your supplies and food before Saturday. If the Category 3 Hurricane Irene hits New York as expected its going to shut a lot of things down, including the MTA. Check out the full story on Irene affecting the MTA after the jump. @ShottaDru
New York Evacuating Because Of Irene?
New York is in a State of Emergency. Make sure you stay locked in to #IFWT for updates. Bloomberg has already prepared some of the highest flood threat areas for Hurricane Irene like Battery Park City and Coney Island. Check out the full story on New York’s preparations after the jump. @ShottaDru
Did Mayor Bloomberg Try To Stop NYC’s Foursquare Day On April 16th???
Well this picture confirms NYC’s Chief Official visted the Foursquare Offices, but true to form you have to hit the Jump to see Why! @TatWza
