Staten Island is in dire straits, no electricity, no food, no gasoline,tempers are flaring.
The last thing that they are thinking about is voting.
We Need Food, We Need Clothing: Staten Island Residents Plead for Help 3 Days After Sandy
“Staten Island is in dire straits, no electricity, no food, no gasoline,tempers are flaring.”
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And perhaps some of them were kicked out of hotels to make room for NYC marathoners. ?
Yes, CNN interviewed a lady yesterday—they’re out of food. They can clear the streets for the marathon but not to help people in a dangerous situation.