In Sandy's aftermath, two rainbows over Manhattan

We're posting 9 pictures of the same rainbow because damn it, New York deserves it.

Kevin Morris

IRL

Posted on Oct 30, 2012 Updated on Jun 2, 2021, 8:29 am CDT

Hurricane Sandy’s long arms of destruction have finally moved inland, but New York City is still reeling. Millions are without power. Flood waters have yet to recede, and another high tide looms. But if you’re prone to seeing omens in Mother Nature, she’s left a hopeful sign over lower Manhattan this morning: a double rainbow, confirmed via dozens of images on Twitter and other social media sites.

Kevin Morris

Kevin Morris is a veteran web reporter and editor who specializes in longform journalism. He led the Daily Dot’s esports vertical and, following its acquisition by GAMURS in late 2016, launched Dot Esports, where he serves as the site’s editor-in-chief.

In Sandy’s aftermath, two rainbows over Manhattan

We're posting 9 pictures of the same rainbow because damn it, New York deserves it.

Kevin Morris

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