Friday, September 17, 2010
News
How Did I Not Know There Was a Tornado in NYC Two Months Ago?
Posted
by Henry Stewart
on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 2:05 PM
- Spotted within city limits thrice in three years
An off-hand mention in the
Times'
coverage this morning of last night's tornado prompted some research and it
turns out to be true: there was a tornado in The Bronx less than two months ago, on July 25! That was the same day a Williamsburg Waterfront show got moved indoors to Brooklyn Bowl, an event about which I
had actually heard. What's the matter with me? The tornado struck Riverdale, the posh neighborhood in the borough's northwest. (Well, I hear it's nice, but have never visited because the train doesn't even go there.)
It's further proof that there are still three non-newsworthy boroughs. It's also proof that we live in fucking tornado country now, because three events in three years = a trend. (Thanks, journalism degree!)
Tags: bronx, tornado, riverdale, trends
