The right choice, in lieu of any GOOD choice.

The 2012 NYC Marathon has been cancelled.

I deeply appreciate the respect for the needs of the city, and feel terribly for those who are missing out.

I can only hope that the various vendors and organizers involved have respect for the efforts of the runners who will lose out on their race and that every effort will be made to pave the way for their return (rather than just their dollars).

Bloomberg however?

After reading the statement from the mayor's office on the subject, Bloomberg can take a long walk off a short pier.

If he can find an intact one that is.

The Rockaway boardwalk in Queens, New York, was stripped down to the piers by Superstorm Sandy.Click image for link to original posting article

I don't pretend to know the best ways to offer and ask for help, but here is a link to USA.gov's Hurricane Sandy recovery page which I hope will be a helpful starting point.