Mary Wittenberg, president of New York Road Runners (NYRR) which organizes the marathon, said at the press conference that officials and organizers talked about a modified race or postponing the event, but decided it was best to cancel it this yearThe Nets' regular-season debut in Brooklyn will have to wait. The New York City Marathon, however, is good to go. With mass transportation still crippled in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg asked the NBA to postponeEnlarge Anthony DePrimo New Dorp Beach resident Donna Solli, makes an emotional plea to the media and a host of elected officials as they tour the devastated East Shore. (Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimo) Staten Island disaster area is touredThe New York City Marathon -- scheduled for Sunday -- was called off Friday due to lingering effects from Superstorm Sandy, the city's mayor said. Mayor Michael Bloomberg had said earlier in the week the race would go onUpdate: The New York Times is reporting that the marathon will not be held Sunday. Original Text: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy New York City (and its fellow East Coast cities) is struggling to recover from the
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