Smooth Sailing

WE'VE SAID IT before: It's hard to express in words just how tickled we are that the GOP convention is coming to town at the end of August.

To make things as pleasant as possible for the delegates and various other dignitaries, the DOT announced on Monday that between now and the start of the convention, they'll be undertaking a $5 million plan to repave almost every street in Manhattan between 23rd and 66th. We just can't have those very important people bouncing over potholes in Lincoln Town Cars and limos during those four days.

Best of all, the DOT says that in order to avoid screwing up traffic any more than they have to, they'll be doing most of the work at night. Those of you who live on the East or West sides (or anywhere in between) might want to take this opportunity to invest in a large bottle of sleeping pills and several extra sets of earplugs. Just remember, it's a small price to pay for total GOP comfort, especially considering all they've done for us.