Just above South Street, on Rutgers Street, the storm snapped tree branches, partially obstructing the sidewalk and roadway.
And on the East River walkway, there were lots of curious onlookers anxious to get a glimpse of the monster storm churning...
While Sandy chugged toward New Jersey this afternoon, local residents braved the wind and hard-spattering rain to have a look at the East River before dark. From Corlear's Hook Park at Jackson and Cherry Streets to the Williamsburg Bridge, dozens of...
When we were at Catherine Slip this morning, water had washed over part of South Street. Right now it has mostly subsided. But the rain and wind are picking up and the flood waters will no doubt return in...
More people are heading to the East River to snap photos, as Hurricane Sandy moves closer to NYC. Near Corlears Hook, police are chasing onlookers away.
Thanks to Lo-Down reader Anna Angelidakis for sending these photos taken on the East River Promenade about an hour ago. Keep those photos coming, but DO stay safe!
From TLD reader Allyson:
My boyfriend and I just took a walk to the East River to watch the water levels rise and noticed a turtle out of place and desperately trying to get out of the water. Unfortunately the...
The windy, wet streets of the Lower East Side were not as busy as usual this morning, but not deserted, either. People sought coffee, walked dogs, unloaded produce trucks, delivered packages and scurried to work. Click through for a...
No flooding along the East River Promenade as of yet, but the running path entrance at Pier 36 has been closed off in preparation. The river is extremely choppy and rather tumultuous already. More photos after the jump.
