Bad for business?

I mean, shouldn't the psychic have known the extent of Irene ... and known that there wasn't a need for the tape?

'It's the EYE'

We're in the eye of the storm, according to a man who looks like this... who said it in a really creepy way...

Avenue A, 9:10 a.m., Aug. 28

Willow tree down in La Plaza Cultural

Ninth Street and Avenue C...

Tree down in Tompkins Square Park

Getting several reports of downed trees in the neighborhood, such as this one in Tompkins Square Park. Via @gaminette

Zaragoza on Ave A is jamming

Per Shawn Chittle.

The fashion of Hurricane Irene

Via @A_Tooch

Tonight on Avenue B

Just a bit ago via EV Grieve reader Krikor.

Avenue A, 9:31 p.m., Aug. 27

Seventh Street, not too long ago

Astor Place, people free

Thanks to EV Grieve reader Ryan for these shots of Astor Place earlier this evening...

Dry land is not just our destination, it is our destiny!

Why yes, I'm quoting from "Waterworld." Illustration by Shawn Chittle. Taking a little Irene break. Back in a few hours. Photos, tips, warnings, rants to grieve98@gmail.com.

Angry skies over Lower Manhattan

Photos by Bobby Williams.

First signs of debris

On East Fourth Street. Via EV Grieve reader Duke.

Luke's Lobster has headed for dry land

Seventh Street near First Avenue. Via Elizabeth Frayer.

Irene preparedness as art

On Seventh Street. Photo by Elizabeth Frayer.

Also... on Avenue A...

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On Avenue D: 'You leavin'?'

A man walked south on Avenue D ... he stopped along the way to ask acquaintances a question ... You leavin'? Responses: No, Fuck No and We're staying.

Evacuations at Campos Plaza underway

Via faces.

Irene fashion statements: Shower caps for cars

On East Sixth Street via @hula_doll

Drink up, Zone C warriors!

The Parkside Lounge at Houston and Attorney. Via @bitemefoodquest