Strong gas odor in NYC, Hudson County

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

<p><a href="http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=1&amp;aid=65718">News Story.</a></p><p>It started around 9am. I was sitting at my desk working when I smelled gas. I went to my kitchen, nothing. Then there was breaking news on TV. Apparently they've shut PATH service down. </p><p>I am really, really nauseous and I have a terrible headache.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Earlshog]

<p>&nbsp;I am in Midtown... it stinks here in our building!!! (and I don't like it)</p>

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

<p>They think it originated in Jersey City! Whoo hoo!!!!</p><p>I think I'm gonna whorf.&nbsp;</p>

[fluffernutter]

Damn, I hope you're ok up there Petrina. This sounds horrid.<br />

[Death Metal Moe]

If the power goes out, don't light any candles.

[Tall_James]

Is it coming from Giants stadium?

[A.J.]

<strong>Alice S. Fuzzybutt</strong> wrote:<br /><p>They think it originated in Jersey City! Whoo hoo!!!!</p><p>A bad smell?&nbsp; In North Jersey?<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /></p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>Well that sucks. Sorry to hear that going on in your area Alice. Waitamin...Jersey City? Thats a wee bit close to where I live. I hope this gets fixed fast. And I hope this is just a big noxious industrial fart that just causes olfactory offense.&nbsp;</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

Check Drudge out.&nbsp; Looks like it came from The Village, Bloomburg's gonna have a new conference about it soon.

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Death Metal Moe on 1-8-07 @ 10:18 AM</span>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I find that Midtown Manhatten stinks worse, but maybe that's just my Jersey bias acting up. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smoke.gif" border="0" />

[Marc with a c]

<p>i'm downtown and i didnt smell anything until i read this story.&nbsp; now i feel lightheaded and i think i need to go home.</p><p>jersey stinks.</p>

[mendyweiss]

I hope it's not from all you people eating that Taylor ham !!

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Maybe Mendy's onto something there...

[reillyluck]

i didnt go to work today because im really sick. THANK GOD!!!!!!!!&nbsp; I would have been pissed off to know that the train isnt working and cant get home!&nbsp; I havent smelled any gas yet, but I hope your ok Petrina!!!!&nbsp;

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Nice stench to go with today's scenic weather.

[Ritalin]

<p>Sorry. That's my fault.</p><p>I had Indian food for dinner last night. </p>&lt;&gt;I'll open a window. <br />

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

<p>I get nauseous when I go to the gas station so I'm pretty miserable right now.</p><p>My cats are pissed at me because I keep waking them up. You know, just in case...</p><p>Pretty scary to think the smell of natural gas can cover such a wide area. Why do I have a feeling that no one will have an answer to this and it will be swept under the rug?&nbsp;</p>

[MadMatt]

<p>Someone her ein the office (outside Philly) said they are EVACUATING parts of NY and NJ.&nbsp; Is that true?</p><p>I can't find any info on CNN or MSNBC</p><p>EDIT:&nbsp; MSNBC says that some buildings and commuter trains were evacuated.</p><p>I don't want to be callous, but how will this affrect today's show?</p>

[reillyluck]

<p>I think youre right Petrina.&nbsp; This probably will be kept hush hush.&nbsp; I was wondering how can a gas smell be that potent over the entire city and no word as to where its coming from?</p><p>&nbsp; I blame&nbsp;Tigger!&nbsp;</p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>This is unrelated but I know a woman who gets nauseous just from sitting inside a car. It doesn't have to be moving or anything. She just starts to barf. Must be fun having to live off of public transporation.</p><p>Um. Moving back to topic... hope it...gets cleaned up soon.&nbsp;</p>

[Earlshog]

<strong>reillyluck</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I think youre right Petrina.&nbsp; This probably will be kept hush hush.&nbsp; I was wondering how can a gas smell be that potent over the entire city and no word as to where its coming from?</p><p>&nbsp; I <strong>blame&nbsp;Tigger!</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>earl Im sorry you had to hear that... </p>

[MadMatt]

<strong>reillyluck</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I think youre right Petrina.&nbsp; This probably will be kept hush hush.&nbsp; I was wondering how can a gas smell be that potent over the entire city and no word as to where its coming from?</p><p>&nbsp; I blame&nbsp;Tigger!&nbsp;</p><p>It's because of the thiols that are added to the gas to make it smell.&nbsp; Natural gas is odorless, so sulfurous thiols are added to help people know when the gas is leaking/present.</p><p>Humans can detect thiols in the parts-per-<strong><em>billion</em></strong>, so it can spread out substantially - which can also make it hard to pinpoint.&nbsp; [Thiols are what make skunks so stinky]</p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I wonder how you can keep something hush hush when the stench covers such a wide area and is noticed by thousands of people? It must be that Tigger controlled media. Mixing the stereotypes, I know.

[reeshy]

Got a match?????

[BoondockSaint]

<p>I can't wait to hear Earl today.</p>

[reillyluck]

is the PATH train the only subway service&nbsp;that has been suspended?

[CofyCrakCocaine]

So far, it seems only the PATH is affected by this. Hopefully it stays that way.

[Earlshog]

its not the entire PATH just 33rd ST... The WTC is still running...

[reillyluck]

a doctor on fox 5 said if you are feeling dizzy, open a window.&nbsp; &nbsp;

[MadMatt]

<strong>reillyluck</strong> wrote:<br />a doctor on fox 5 said if you are feeling dizzy, open a window.&nbsp; &nbsp; <p>Why?&nbsp; To let in more gas so you can finish the job?&nbsp; What kind of doctor is he?</p><p><img src="http://blog.ivytechpartners.com/images/witch_doctor_2.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="151" /></p>

[reillyluck]

<strong>MadMatt</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>reillyluck</strong> wrote:<br />a doctor on fox 5 said if you are feeling dizzy, open a window.&nbsp; &nbsp; <p>Why?&nbsp; To let in more gas so you can finish the job?&nbsp; What kind of doctor is he?</p><p><img src="http://blog.ivytechpartners.com/images/witch_doctor_2.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="151" /></p><p>rediculous right?&nbsp; this guys a moron! </p><p>&quot;thank you so much for your insight dr. alverez&quot;</p>

[angrymissy]

Have they determined the cause yet?&nbsp; News sites don't look updated yet

[reillyluck]

<strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br />Have they determined the cause yet?&nbsp; News sites don't look updated yet <p>THey have nothing yet.&nbsp; </p>

[reillyluck]

<p>THe reporter on five is saying:</p><p>If the source is coming from the inside, open your windows</p><p>if the source is coming from the outside, keep your windows closed.</p><p>&nbsp;Good thing we have the media to give us these handy tips!</p>

[MadMatt]

<p>&quot;...while some believe that leak started somewhere in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, New York officials are concerned that the odor is emminating from Jersey City, New Jersey.&nbsp; When asked for a comment, Jersey City officials responded with a resounding 'he who smelt it <em>Dealt</em> it'&quot;&nbsp; --AP</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I'm just waiting for them to advise people not to hide in their cars with the garage door closed.

[reillyluck]

<strong>MadMatt</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&quot;...while some believe that leak started somewhere in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, New York officials are concerned that the odor is emminating from Jersey City, New Jersey.&nbsp; When asked for a comment, Jersey City officials responded with a resounding 'he who smelt it <em>Dealt</em> it'&quot;&nbsp; --AP</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" />&nbsp;&nbsp; i was thinking the same thing!!!</p>

[sr71blackbird]

I work for a gas company.&nbsp; If you did smell gas, 1st call the gas company to report it&nbsp; -- OPEN the window.&nbsp; Get it OUT.&nbsp; Then get out yourself.&nbsp; Dont ignite anything, and leave the house if you can.&nbsp; <br />

[boeman]

<strong>sr71blackbird</strong> wrote:<br />I work for a gas company.&nbsp; If you did smell gas, 1st call the gas company to report it&nbsp; -- OPEN the window.&nbsp; Get it OUT.&nbsp; Then get out yourself.&nbsp; Dont ignite anything, and leave the house if you can.&nbsp; <br /><p>Hell, I just light a cigar and walk to house looking for the leak. Then I use some silly putty and duct tape to stop the leak... Is that wrong?</p>

[MadMatt]

<strong>sr71blackbird</strong> wrote:<br />I work for a gas company.&nbsp; If you did smell gas, 1st call the gas company to report it&nbsp; -- OPEN the window.&nbsp; Get it OUT.&nbsp; Then get out yourself.&nbsp; Dont ignite anything, and leave the house if you can.&nbsp; <br /><p>What happens when it is the entire New York Metro Area that's affected - like today?&nbsp; My guess is clothespin on the nose and lots of prayer.</p><p><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/happy.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /></p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>I wonder if Alice is still alright...she hasn't posted in awhile. Did the gas get her ya think? OPEN THOSE WINDOWS!!!&nbsp;</p>

[led37zep]

<p>I'm currently in Florida (panhandle) and the water smells down here.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>(I just wanted to feel included)&nbsp;</p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Ooo, they're talkinjg about it on the radio!

[angrymissy]

<p>And today in Austin they had to shut down part of the downtown because they found 60 dead birds...</p><p>http://kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=5904817&nbsp;</p>

[Snacks]

<p>some tv weather lady said its the nasty weather making the smell worse then it probly would smell. Blaming the weather? Did Bush call this in to hide something. This was a weather lady on faux news!!!</p><p>then they had a official from the gas company saying its not gas, it may smell like gas but anything now would be a guess.</p><p>Austin tx shut down an&nbsp; area b/c 50 + birds were found dead. They think something toxic in the area killed them.</p><p>What the fuck? are we under attack?</p>

[angrymissy]

<p>What I don't understand is how Bloomberg can get up there and say &quot;we have no idea what it is&quot; then say &quot;it's not harmful or terrorism&quot;.</p><p>If they have no idea what it is, how do they know that???&nbsp;</p>

[Tenbatsuzen]

<strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br /><p>What I don't understand is how Bloomberg can get up there and say &quot;we have no idea what it is&quot; then say &quot;it's not harmful or terrorism&quot;.</p><p>If they have no idea what it is, how do they know that???&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Because if it was terrorism, people would be dead.&nbsp; Terrorists like to kill, not annoy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Tenbatsuzen]

Also: Chemical weapons would be rendered inert on a day like today.&nbsp; You can't smell biological weapons.

[angrymissy]

<h3><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&amp;id=4915798">Chemical release at plant in Sugar Land, TX</a></h3><p>Gas smell in NYC, Dead Birds in Austin, Chemical Leak in Texas, package set to load on cruise ship in Miami tests positive for explosives...&nbsp; WTF is going on today?</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br /><h3><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&amp;id=4915798">Chemical release at plant in Sugar Land, TX</a></h3><p>Gas smell in NYC, Dead Birds in Austin, Chemical Leak in Texas, package set to load on cruise ship in Miami tests positive for explosives...&nbsp; WTF is going on today?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>its the terrorists using biological warfare</p><p>really i dont know</p><p>other than it wasnt me </p>

[Yerdaddy]

Someone check to see if Billy's back at Red Banks. It could be his act.

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>Yerdaddy</strong> wrote:<br />Someone check to see if Billy's back at Red Banks. It could be his act.Close&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01092007/news/regionalnews/n_j_s_p_u__ripens_apple_regionalnews_tom_liddy__da n_kadison_and_andy_geller.htm" title="NYC officials blame NJ for stink">NYC officials blame NJ for stink</a>Well, lets face it. When something stinks, thats the first place to look. &nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey!&quot;&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[Jujubees2]

<strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br /><h3><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&amp;id=4915798">Chemical release at plant in Sugar Land, TX</a></h3><p>Gas smell in NYC, Dead Birds in Austin, Chemical Leak in Texas, package set to load on cruise ship in Miami tests positive for explosives...&nbsp; WTF is going on today? </p><p><font size="2">The package in Miami contained sprinkler parts.&nbsp; Apparently it was a&nbsp;false positive test.</font></p><p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/08/port.package.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/08/port.package.ap/index.html</a></p>

[lleeder]

<strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Yerdaddy</strong> wrote:<br />Someone check to see if Billy's back at Red Banks. It could be his act. Close&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01092007/news/regionalnews/n_j_s_p_u__ripens_apple_regionalnews_tom_liddy__da n_kadison_and_andy_geller.htm" title="NYC officials blame NJ for stink">NYC officials blame NJ for stink</a>Well, lets face it. When something stinks, thats the first place to look. &nbsp;&quot;Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey!&quot;&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yet another reason Long Island is better than Jersey</p>

[angrymissy]

<strong>Jujubees2</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br /><h3><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&amp;id=4915798">Chemical release at plant in Sugar Land, TX</a></h3><p>Gas smell in NYC, Dead Birds in Austin, Chemical Leak in Texas, package set to load on cruise ship in Miami tests positive for explosives... WTF is going on today? </p><p><font size="2">The package in Miami contained sprinkler parts. Apparently it was a false positive test.</font></p><p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/08/port.package.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/08/port.package.ap/index.html</a></p><p>Yeah, when I posted that the headline was &quot;PACKAGE TESTS POSTIVE FOR C4 SIX TIMES&quot; then like 10 minutes later it was &quot;PACKAGE IS CLEAR, SPRINKLER PARTS&quot;... stupid news </p>

[Furtherman]

<p>Looks like it was a release of mercaptan gas from a marsh or swamp in Jersey.&nbsp; </p><p>A natural stinky burp.</p>

[sr71blackbird]

Mercaptan is the same odor my company puts in natural gas to give it its &quot;rotten egg&quot; odor.&nbsp; I remember a few years ago, there was a venting of this big gas transmission line that runs from CT to the north shore of the Island and it was a very overcast day.&nbsp; The gas couldnt dissapate and we had THOUSANDS of leak calls all over the Island.&nbsp; What a mess!&nbsp; We have to respond to every leak.&nbsp; Pretty much shut us down for two days.