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August 29, 2011 at 05:46 PM 173 21 16

After the Storm
 Hurricane Irene, New York City

We spent the better part of last week getting ready for Hurricane Irene. By now you probably know that Manhattan was largely unaffected. There was some minor flooding and downed trees, but for the most part it was rainy, windy and not much else. Unfortunately, those to the south and to the north weren't so lucky. Damage has been widespread, and flooding across upstate New York, New Jersey and New England has been extensive. Because a hurricane in New York is so unprecedented, we took extraordi...

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August 28, 2011 at 01:15 PM 128 12 6

Daily Photo: Suki Prepares for Hurricane Irene
 Daily Photo, Hurricane Irene, Suki

Like most New Yorkers, Suki was unimpressed by Hurricane Tropical Storm Irene. Since we spent most of Saturday milling around under weather-related house arrest, the dog got increasingly antsy. Why are they here on a Saturday? Why have they brought all this food home? Why is there a 'go' bag packed and by the door just in case? In the end, Suki spent the storm's arrival as we did, sound asleep and underwhelmed. When I asked Suki about the storm this morning, she yawned. That about sums it up. ...

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August 27, 2011 at 05:14 PM 162 27 8

Daily Photo: New York Before the Storm
 Daily Photo, HDR, Hurricane Irene, New York City

The forecast for the hurricane has improved, but there will still be a significant storm nonetheless. Presently its hot, humid and dead calm; calm from a lack of wind, but also calm as the streets are entirely deserted. Every business on 6th avenue is closed. I went to the roof a minute ago, and aside from a few drops of rain, it was overcast with no wind. Several people were up there nervously enjoying cocktails, but mostly appeared bored and tired of being cooped up inside. Manhattan is an eer...

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