Baby born by storm

Pregnant women and new mothers often have that glow. Tamar Weinstock, of Long Island City, had that special glow. She also had a phosphorescent glow, provided by glow sticks. Tamar and husband Allon, son of Eileen and Benjamin Weinstock, Deputy Mayor of The Village of Cedarhurst, welcomed a beautiful baby boy at 10:40 p.m. on Monday at NYU hospital — in the dark.

The hospital, located on First Avenue and 34th street in Manhattan, lost power on Monday when the Con Ed generator blew due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Additionally, the hospital’s emergency generator sustained water damage, creating steam rushing into the hospital. As a result, patients had to be transported to Mount Sinai hospital. NYU hospital called in medical students to assist in the evacuation. Ambulances lined the streets adjacent to the hospital, ready to transport patients.

Secured to a medi sled device, Tamar and baby were taken by hand down the stairs by two residents, while light was provided by a flashlight held by the baby’s grandmother, Eileen. Mom and baby were transported to Mount Sinai hospital and released at midnight on October 30. We wish the Weinstock mishpocha a hearty mazel tov!