
Most of lower Manhattan remained without power for days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the evening of Monday, Oct. 29. The resulting darkness created an eerie atmosphere in the city famous for its constant lights. Photographer Ben Baker braved the unlit streets and made the rounds below 39th Street to document nightfall at its darkest in New York City.
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Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.

Lower Manhattan. October 31, 2012.





