I hope for their own sake those junior 88 captains live within driving distance of EWR, JFK, or LGA. Unless they get out via a new category they just bought 2 years on reserve covering 3 airports. No way they'll be able to get out of NYC. If he/she lives there, then good on 'em!
I see they're current NYC 88b, so they probably know exactly what they're doing.