Where’s Bloomy?
While Gov. Cuomo, NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly and FDNY commissioner Sal Cassano rushed to the deadly Metro-North crash in the Bronx, lame duck Mayor Bloomberg was nowhere to be found.
It took five hours for Bloomberg’s office to tweet: “Thoughts and prayers with those impacted by today’s train derailment. If you are looking for a loved one who was onboard, call 311.”
It’s not known where Bloomberg was on Sunday morning, and City Hall staffers declined to reveal their boss’ whereabouts.
Bloomberg’s spokesman Marc LaVorgna said the deadly derailment was a state and MTA matter, so the mayor didn’t want to step on any toes.
“It’s an MTA scene so it was appropriate for the governor to be the lead official,” LaVorgna said.
Bloomberg has one month left until he leaves office, following his three-term rule over City Hall. Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio takes over on Jan. 1.
The incoming mayor said he’s keeping in touch with Kelly, himself a lame duck, about the crash.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones of those killed and injured in this morning’s tragedy,” de Blasio said.
“I spoke with Commissioner Kelly this morning and my office continues to monitor the situation. We stand ready to work with officials and authorities in any way we can to help those in need, and to learn the cause of this accident.”
Yahoo Local News – New York Post
http://newyork.greatlocalnews.info/?p=18241
via Great Local News: New York http://newyork.greatlocalnews.info
No comments:
Post a Comment