The Issue: How New Yorkers and elected officials performed during Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath.
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New Yorkers proved once again when things were at their very worst we were at our very best (“The Wrath of Sandy,” Editorial, Oct. 31).
We rode out Hurricane Sandy but are feeling the damage, as 2 million people are without power.
This storm was of historic proportions — maybe even Biblical proportions. But Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Cuomo’s safety tips and evacuations saved lives.
Although some people didn’t take the storm seriously enough, our first responders went above and beyond the call of duty to protect us.
Neighbor helped neighbor and stranger helped stranger.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Glen Oaks Village
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There is one glimmer of hope and comfort embedded in the horrors of the storm: There’s a grown-up in charge.
Mayor Bloomberg prepared the city and is organizing our climb from the deep hole we’re in.
His press conferences highlight the organizational, analytical and motivational skills he used to build his business empire.
Now we have those skills at our disposal.
Very comforting.
Marty Erdheim
Manhattan
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President Obama is taking time out from the campaign to visit storm-ravaged areas with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
That’s a more powerful way to connect with Americans than campaigning itself.
Candidates can give stump speeches until kingdom come, but actions speak louder than words.
JoAnn Lee Frank
Clearwater, Fla.
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Sandy was a wake-up call to everyone.
My sympathies go out to those who have been hurt. The loss of property is devastating, but after losing a loved one, property has no value anymore.
All this devastation and loss of life makes you think. People should appreciate what they have.
When weather services expect a storm, take heed.
Sharon Cesario
Brooklyn