4:30 p.m.

The avenue is half shuttered up already.

Julie's girls must fend for themselves.

But not this special occasion.

Neergaard is living up to its billing thus far, but will it stay open tonight?

Daisey's, another 24 hour joint, is looking good.

At Jackie's Fifth Amendment, a solitary drinker can be seen way back in the dim recesses of the bar, while at Smith's Tavern, a drinker gazes wearily out onto the street. At Timboo's, a band of regulars bravely hold down the fort.

At the corner of 9th,, the cop on the corner enjoys a smoke, & a coffee from Dunkin' Donuts.  Irene, we're waiting.