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Public officials are reiterating the evacuation order for residents in Zone A, the low-lying areas closest to Manhattan's waterways. Staffers from Assemblymember Brian Kavanaugh's office just sent us this flyer: Campos, Riis, Wald, Baruch, Smith, Haven Plaza, Village East  YOU ARE...

After announcing this morning that it was considering proactive shutdowns of power in lower Manhattan, Con Edison is now saying it will not take action prior to Hurricane Irene's arrival unless absolutely necessary. If downtown substations need to be deactivated...

NY Noodletown just closed.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is hanging in there. Better hurry, might not be open much longer!

This is your chance! The line at Clinton Street Baking Company is much shorter than normal!

In a news conference this morning, Mayor Mike Bloomberg reported that Con Edison is considering proactively shutting off electrical service to low-lying areas of the city, including downtown Manhattan, to avoid more serious damage from flooding. Also, elevators at...

Business is good at Alias.

Schiller's is open and fairly busy, closing around 4 p.m.

We have just received a plea from Mayor Bloomberg's office, via Community Board 3's Susan Stetzer, asking for help staffing the shelter at Seward Park High School at 350 Grand St., the primary emergency housing for lower Manhattan flood zone...

The Seward Park High School evacuation center and emergency shelter is now seeing some activity. A number of residents have checked in. News crews are awaiting a facility tour from mayor's office.