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Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynNew Yorkers were told that the brunt of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=hurricane+sandy">Hurricane Sandy</a> would be coming this afternoon but areas of waterfront Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan are already seeing several feet of flooding. NYPD began patrolling parts of Greenpoint and Williamsburg on the East River this morning and closed down ferry piers, some of which are close to being underwater (see our photos). Authorities are strongly advising that people living in these zones jump ship as soon as possible, but if you're intent on holding down the fort, be sure to check out these <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=hurricane+sandy">survival tips</a>.1
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynWe stepped outside to take these photos around 10am this morning but were warned shortly after by police to get away from the pier.2
East River FloodingOn the other side of the river in Lower Manhattan, a pier was nearly underwater.3
East River FloodingOur editor-in-chief Jill Fehrenbacher took this photo of the river spilling over the banks.4
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynBack in Greenpoint, the water levels had already risen several feet.5
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynThe East River Ferry pier in Williamsburg was nearly underwater.6
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynAnd so was the Java Street Pier.7
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynA closer look at the India Street pier.8
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynGood thing I wore rainboots.9
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynThe yet to be completed pier at Transmitter Park was also close to being below the water level.10
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynA fence that decided to call it quits.11
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynThe water slowly creeping up Kent St. in Greenpoint, BK.12
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynResidents began taping up their windows over the weekend.13
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynFlooding near Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.14
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynA serene sitting area became a hazardous zone because of the rising waters.15
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynOminous clouds loomed over the city skyline.16
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynNeighbors were concerned about loose debris in Greenpoint.17
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynBrooklynites were still on the streets despite warnings from police to go home.18
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynParts of the BK waterfront were completely immersed.19
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynFlooding on Java Street.20
Hurricane Sandy Already Flooding BrooklynJava street typically drops off at least a few feet into the water but this morning it looked like this.21
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