In Buffalo, New York, the bars close at 4:00am. On weekends, the busiest time of the night is usually from midnight until closing. I took some photos in two neighborhoods during what would normally be their busiest time of the week.
These pictures were taken a few days after all bars and restaurants were mandated to be “carryout only.” Two days after these pictures, Andrew Cuomo’s broader “no traveling” edict would go into effect.
Chippewa Street. March 21 at 12:30 A.M.
Allentown bar district March 21. 2:30-3:00 A.M.
Allen Street, looking towards Elmwood, near Nietzsche’s and Allen Street Hardware. The intersection of Elmwood Ave and Allen Street. At this time of night, this intersection is usually jammed with cars and drunken pedestrians. The intersection of Elmwood Ave and Allen Street. At this time of night, this intersection is usually jammed with cars and drunken pedestrians. The very end of Allen Street, near Days Park, on a Friday evening.