There's a lot of criticism and public debate, but our plan is workable and we're prepared. Our plan is comprehensive and only getting better.

Effective 4:30 p.m., the BQE is open in both directions.

Those people [living in coastal communities] should be concerned but there is absolutely a plan. In light of the recent hurricanes we have learned what we can do better to strengthen our hurricane plan.

We think that in general terms New Yorkers are adapting, which is not a surprise to us but it's always a good thing to see. New Yorkers do what they have to do to get on with their life and that has definitely been evident this morning in the commute.