TICKETS FOR GROUND ZERO
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that people hoping to get a glimpse of Ground Zero from the viewing platform at Fulton Street will now have to walk a few blocks over to the South Street Seaport to pick up free tickets with a limited viewing time.
When I was down there a week ago, someone in line said they were told it was a five-hour wait that day. The city hopes the ticket plan will cut down on the long lines and encourage tourists to start spending some money down there. The NYT did a story about a week ago that said the tourists aren't spending money when they're down there. They quoted someone at J&R Music, I think, referring to them as "sad shoppers." And it is true. When I've been down there, the stores are still empty, except for a couple little fast-food restaurants right near the viewing platform. The WSJ story is only available by paid subscription, but I'm sure it will be elsewhere soon. I heard it on WNYC this morning, but they have nothing on their site.
- posted by Amy @ 1/08/2002 10:32:00 AM