Zaragoza on Ave A is jamming

Per Shawn Chittle.

Here's your East River cresting

Oh, watching the Matthew Broderick version of "Godzilla."

The fashion of Hurricane Irene

Via @A_Tooch

Ray vs Irene, Round 1

Been a long day for Ray... Photo by faces.

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...

Billy's Antiques battens down the ... tent

And they removed the Billy's sign too at the only tent in Manhattan ...

Tompkins Square Park rats enjoying Irene — so far

A little earlier today via @MichaelTSanchez

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.

City closes Tompkins Square Park

Angry skies over Lower Manhattan

Photos by Bobby Williams.

First signs of debris

On East Fourth Street. Via EV Grieve reader Duke.