1. At around 8PM on Monday most of lower Manhattan’s power was turned off.
2. Here’s a before and after picture showing the stark contrast.
3. On the left is Brooklyn. Most people just across the river have power.
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4. One of the only places to get food downtown are at halal and food carts. They’re also one of the only sources of light.
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5. Car headlights are the only other source of light. The following 5 photos have been taken by Randy Scott Lavin.
14. Katie Lynch stands on the street with her dog Merlin in the West Village.
Tina Fineberg / AP
15. People charging their cell phones at a generator supplied by a local theatre troupe in the East Village.
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22. In between the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
Power is expected to return either tomorrow or Saturday.
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