margaret suran said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Margaret,
>>
>> Speak to us about the steampipe break on 42nd St.???
>>
>> The TV talking heads are putting all kinds of spin on the issue.
>>
>> The mayor didn't do a very good job either at a press conference.
>>
>> Are you familiar?
>>
>> Andy
>
>
> Good Old Con Edison, not checking out Steam Pipes that were installed
> ninety years ago. One blew yesterday, at the height of the afternoon
> rush hour.
>
> So far, one fatality, two seriously injured and about twenty lesser
> injuries. Lots of street closings and subways skipping stations. Grand
> Central is not open for normal entry and exit, but you can get in and
> out through 47th Street (if you find the passage), as the trains are
> running.
>
> I will stay away from the Midtown East Side until I know I will not get
> stuck there, if traffic gets too heavy.
>
> Thank you for asking.


Much appreciated! Sorry about the loss of life and injured folks!

47th Street/Grand Central entrance, that would be the Pan Am building,
right?? 47th and Park Ave., through the lobby, down the escalator!! I had a
time of my life in the Pan Am building, another time perhaps. )

Andy