[July 4th]

Just talked to my uncle - he's in lower Manhattan and just tried to get to the Staten Island Ferry. It's not gonna happen. He's going to get some dinner, then back to the office for the night.

[NorseWood]

I hope he doesn't have to climb a lot of stairs, 'cause the elevators aren't working.

[NorseWood]

I hope he doesn't have to climb a lot of stairs, 'cause the elevators aren't working.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Grand Central Terminal in New York is nearly empty after being evacuated due to a massive blackout that hit much of the Northeast, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)