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Archive Home > 2012 > November > 03 > After days of pressure, New York City Marathon is off

After days of pressure, New York City Marathon is off

• City officials, race organizers make decision as region recovers from hurricane

By Ken Belson / The Bulletin
November 3, 2012

NEW YORK — After days of intensifying pressure from runners, politicians and the general public to cancel the New York City Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, city officials and the event’s organizers decided Friday afternoon to cancel the race.

The move was historic — the marathon has....

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