3 downed trees in Tompkins Square Park

That was the early word this morning from the people milling about who seemed to know what they were talking about... Dave on 7th has some photos...

Another downed tree

EV Grieve reader Alex reports the loss of a beautiful tall tree in the yard between Fifth and Sixth Streets between Avenue A and B.

Fortunately, the tree fell toward Avenue A, because otherwise it would probably have taken out some people's windows.

The tree (on the left) in August 2009. Not sure when the tree on the right came down.

The best of East Village Irene preparation art

On Avenue A....

...and at Bar 82 on Second Avenue...

Over on Mercer Street, kids, sun

Photo by John Marshall Mantel.

Hells Angels show what they thought of Hurricane Irene

They didn't even cover their bikes.

Storm flushes out Tompkins Square Park rats

Per EV Grieve reader Jamie: "Past Tompkins...teeming with rats...pretty unbelievable. It looks like the whole ground was moving."

And from @gaminette — "There are dozens of not dead rats in Tompkins Square Park - they came thru #Irene just fine."

Second Avenue around 9:45 a.m.

Third Avenue here.

First Avenue here.

Avenue A here.

Otherwise, things are just ducky!

Booo! Sorry, all the Fruity Pebbles have gone to my head. Seventh Street at Second Avenue.

Third Avenue around 9:50 a.m.

Near Ninth Street.

First Avenue around 9:40 a.m.

Near Ninth Street.

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

View to the west this morning in the East Village

At 6:45 am via Zone A resident Bobby Williams.

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.

Luke's Lobster has headed for dry land

Seventh Street near First Avenue. Via Elizabeth Frayer.