By Gus Saltonstall
The New York City Marathon will take place Sunday, and that means there will be dozens of street closures on the Upper West Side.
Marathon Sunday is a day of athletic achievement, but it is also a day not to travel more than you need to, especially if you’re trying to get across town.
The race begins at 8 a.m. with the wheelchair division, and there are lots of road closures across the five boroughs to make sure the runners have a smooth route through the city.
Since the marathon ends in Central Park, the Upper West Side is also where the “Family Reunion” areas are set up, which help runners find their loved ones after the race is over. This means our neighborhood has a few more street closures than most.
Here are the UWS street closures to know about, includi

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