NYC commuters?

[wiseblood]

Originally Posted by TengaiJohn

Just any FYI, lines are back to normal on the Palisades Parkway by the GWB (7am).

Gas lines, you mean?

I figure, after today I'll either have to take the train until the gas situation works itself out, or start siphoning the gas from the car.

[macutan]

Hey guys,

On the back of the storm I have started to commute by moto to city. While I was able to park with no problem (ie.: fines) in front of our offices in Bryant Park last week (commercial mettered parking area), I do not think I will be as lucky this week as things seem, somehow, back to normal around here.

Any area that you guys recommend I could leave my moto around here?

Thx

[hitmanlol]

Originally Posted by macutan

Hey guys,

On the back of the storm I have started to commute by moto to city. While I was able to park with no problem (ie.: fines) in front of our offices in Bryant Park last week (commercial mettered parking area), I do not think I will be as lucky this week as things seem, somehow, back to normal around here.

Any area that you guys recommend I could leave my moto around here?

Thx

That's not legal parking. I park on 44 bet 9+10. I think there's legal stuff on the east side - check www.primospot.com

[TengaiJohn]

Originally Posted by LusterBroil

Getting out there was no problem. Bridges open, no tolls. light traffic. We took the Cross Bay through Broad Channel, it was little slow through the town because of debris.
This is the site where we got information on pick up locations and drop off points. https://astoria.recovers.org/

The truck would be a huge help in getting stuff out there.

Thanks for the info!!!

I am planning on heading over tomorrow morning and helping with delivering supplies to the Rockaways along with driving a few volunteers.

Thanks again!!!

[Ravyn]

I'm in the same boat.
Thank goodness for my bicycle

Originally Posted by wiseblood

I figure, after today I'll either have to take the train until the gas situation works itself out, or start siphoning the gas from the car.

[ebbanflood]

This is the first time that I had a few minutes to check in. Thank you to all that are helping out. I am in Breezy Point and it is apocalyptic. The house is trashed, lost my wife's car my daughters car my truck and my motorcycle. I am fortunate to have my camper to live in and am doing better than most. A million thanks for helping out.

[Lasermaster]

I am in no way affiliated with this organization, but I've read (and witnessed) that some of the local community organizations have been very effective at providing volunteers and supplies to affected areas. To that end, the "Occupy" movement has wisely set up "wedding registries" on Amazon.com that highlight the most desperately needed supplies. With a few clicks of the mouse (and a credit card, of course) you can send needed items without even leaving your home. It couldn't be any easier to help.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, you may notice that many of the items on the list are not Prime eligible. I simply checked the list and searched the site to find Prime eligible equivalents that could be delivered in two days. I'm sure time is of the essence, and it probably won't help if these items arrive next week.

Even if you're not comfortable contributing through the "Occupy" organization, the lists are a good guideline of badly needed supplies. You could use them for reference when collecting items for your next relief run.

There are links for the Brooklyn and NJ based groups below:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/re...qid=1352177622

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/re...qid=1352177653

[Chickenstrip]

Originally Posted by ebbanflood

This is the first time that I had a few minutes to check in. Thank you to all that are helping out. I am in Breezy Point and it is apocalyptic. The house is trashed, lost my wife's car my daughters car my truck and my motorcycle. I am fortunate to have my camper to live in and am doing better than most. A million thanks for helping out.

Wow man, so sorry to read of your plight. You've got an amazing attitude given what you're going through.

Stay warm and safe through the coming storm. I'm off to donate to Occupy Sandy.

[wiseblood]

Originally Posted by ebbanflood

This is the first time that I had a few minutes to check in. Thank you to all that are helping out. I am in Breezy Point and it is apocalyptic. The house is trashed, lost my wife's car my daughters car my truck and my motorcycle. I am fortunate to have my camper to live in and am doing better than most. A million thanks for helping out.

[Monsignore]

Great idea! I just sent some flashlights/cell phone chargers.

Originally Posted by Lasermaster

I am in no way affiliated with this organization, but I've read (and witnessed) that some of the local community organizations have been very effective at providing volunteers and supplies to affected areas. To that end, the "Occupy" movement has wisely set up "wedding registries" on Amazon.com that highlight the most desperately needed supplies. With a few clicks of the mouse (and a credit card, of course) you can send needed items without even leaving your home. It couldn't be any easier to help.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, you may notice that many of the items on the list are not Prime eligible. I simply checked the list and searched the site to find Prime eligible equivalents that could be delivered in two days. I'm sure time is of the essence, and it probably won't help if these items arrive next week.

Even if you're not comfortable contributing through the "Occupy" organization, the lists are a good guideline of badly needed supplies. You could use them for reference when collecting items for your next relief run.

There are links for the Brooklyn and NJ based groups below:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/re...qid=1352177622

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/re...qid=1352177653

[TengaiJohn]

Got back from the Rockaways a few hours ago, celebrating my wife's birthday right now. I'll post my experience with relief effort tomorrow morning.

[tpirocz]

ive got 2 places in nyc that i need to go to on saturday 11/17. one is on broadway between broome and canal and the other is on canal and church street....

i will be driving in and parking in a garage most likely...there is one ive parked before in that area, its on mercer i think.

what kind of storm issues will i run into in this area?

[rthuey]

light snow outside. called mobil station (not that i want to go out right now) on houston and ave c. has fuel not lines.

[z0ne]

Originally Posted by rthuey

light snow outside. called mobil station (not that i want to go out right now) on houston and ave c. has fuel not lines.

Thanks! I got back from NJ a few hours ago & my thighs are freezing. I should invest in better pants. Do you know which brand gas station is on Houston & Bowery (might be one avenue west, but not as far as Broadway) or if they're open/have fuel?

[psychopompos]

Looks like the ride home today will be fun... it will certainly be better than the half hour it took me to get up the Lincoln tunnel helix yesterday.