"Abuse of Power" read the banner headline of the New York Post Friday morning -- a message aimed at New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who has repeatedly reiterated his decision to move forward with this year's ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, despite Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.
The race may still be scheduled to go on, but public outcry is mounting, and it seems more and more runners are starting to defect, signing petitions and announcing boycotts of their own race.
The marathon's website says the race will be dedicated to the city of New York and the victims of Hurricane Sandy, but this has not appeased Penny Krakoff, a social worker from Crown Heights who is among the race's vocal protesters.
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