New York City shuts down subways, buses for Hurricane Irene

This just in from our New York City hall reporter (and by "our" city hall reporter, I mean the New York Times city hall reporter): New York City will shut down all subways and buses at noon on Saturday — according to Governor Cuomo.

Guess you should try to get out now. Find out how, below:

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