NYC mass transit to stop at noon Saturday

[marmar]

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says public transportation in New York City will shut down at about noon on Saturday in advance of Hurricane Irene.

According to the governor's office, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will institute a system-wide shutdown when subways and buses begin their final runs starting at approximately noon.

The shutdown will include the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and Access-A-Ride. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20110826/us-irene-new-york-mta/

[Ruby the Liberal]

1. SEPTA in Philly is shutting down at Midnight Sat AM as well.

[ellenrr]

2. even worse, the Sat ball game is cancelled.

---just kiddin' - I hate baseball.
Now if it was basketball, THAT would be a tragedy.

[Ruby the Liberal]

3. I am really surprised they haven't cancelled the Jets/Giants game.

Scheduled for 2pm Saturday.