Small plane crashes into building

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

I just heard from a coworker that Manhattan is "locked" and no one is allowed to leave. Anyone know if this is true or not?

Last I heard, the FDR Drive exits on 63rd & 72nd Streets are closed as is the 59th St. Bridge.

The plane was owned by a Yankee pitcher, Cory Lidle. No comment from the Yankees. They don't know if he was on board.

I heard so many sirens right before 3 pm that I had to turn on the tv to see what was happening. I swear I heard over 30 rescue vehicles pass my window. I'm fine.

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by Peaches-n-Cream

I'm fine.

That's good.

Do you know if public transportation is going to Queens?

[aephi alum]

Per the MTA website:

Due to a building fire on E. 72nd Street, the M15 on 1st Avenue, the M72 / M30 on E. 72nd Street, the M31 on York Avenue, and the M66 on East 67/68th Streets are all experiencing reroutes and extensive delays at this time.

So you should be ok getting to Queens. Looks like Metro-North isn't affected either (whew!).

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

That's good.

Do you know if public transportation is going to Queens?

Thanks! I hope you're well also.

I just made a phone call, and the subway to Queens is running as usual. I don't know about the buses.

I guess aephialum covered the buses.

[tunatartare]

The best friend who has to take Kaplan classes and then go home to Queens afterwards will be sad to hear because this means that classes aren't cancelled.

According to CNN, the FBI found his passport on the street.

4 people are also presumed dead.

How sad for Cory Lidle, his family, and the Yankees organization.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally Posted by OTW

According to CNN, the FBI found his passport on the street.

4 people are also presumed dead.

How sad for Cory Lidle, his family, and the Yankees organization.

You are halfway around the world and getting news faster than me. I am just a few blocks away.


This is so sad. RIP Cory Lidle.

Originally Posted by Peaches-n-Cream

You are halfway around the world and getting news faster than me. I am just a few blocks away.


This is so sad. RIP Cory Lidle.

It's because I took a sick day and am in bed watching CNN/Headline News.

I can only imagine what the witnesses on the streets were thinking when this happened, before they found out info about who was flying the plane.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by OTW

According to CNN, the FBI found his passport on the street.

4 people are also presumed dead.

How sad for Cory Lidle, his family, and the Yankees organization.

When Lidle was traded to the Yankees, I heard from a couple of journalist contacts that he was an absolutely great guy, great family man, etc.

This is such sad news - my prayers are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

[mu_agd]

Originally Posted by Peaches-n-Cream

LThe plane was owned by a Yankee pitcher, Cory Lidle. No comment from the Yankees. They don't know if he was on board.

According to espn.com, he was killed in the crash.