We deny that there could be a catastrophic explosion.

We don't give this out to the public, but we're not overly concerned.

I'm not saying it's going to take 11 months. The pilot program hasn't even started yet. Let it get started and we'll see.

We spend two to three hundred million dollars in capital improvements for sewers from our capital spending plan. A lot went into the sewers in Southeast Queens over the last decade and there are plans for more work to be done. We are doing a lot to alleviate the flooding, but we have to do more.

Considering the usual Thanksgiving traffic, public transportation may be the quickest way to get where you are going, while minimizing pollution. If you take the car, carpooling is the best way to go, and a good way to spend time with family and friends.

Stock up on reusable food containers that can save resources all year long.