Sandy, aka here we go again...

[PamNY]

I got heat and hot water back last night. Overall, Manhattan is in good shape though some buildings are still evacuated because of damage to equipment in the basements. Subways came back faster than I though possible.

The nor'easter didn't amount to much where I am, but other areas were hit hard.

Many people are still without power, heat and even homes, especially in coastal areas.

[ny biker]

Some of my family members on Long Island had power restored on Monday, a week after the storm. Others got it back on Wednesday. One friend got electricity back yesterday but is still waiting for the gas to be turned back on, and her heat won't work until then. I think a couple of friends in New Jersey are still waiting in the dark.

The County Executive for Nassau County (western Long Island) wants the military to take over management of LIPA, the electric company. I have to say, LIPA is actually worse at handling storms than PEPCO in DC and Maryland. I didn't think anyone could be worse than PEPCO.

NYC and LI started rationing gasoline today. Gas stations either have no gas or no electricty for the pumps.