New York City subways, buses and suburban commuter trains will begin shutting down at noon on Saturday, officials said.
The system-wide transit shutdown will begin when trains and buses begin their final runs at noon.
Hurricane Irene has weakened slightly to a Category 2 storm as it approaches the East Coast, where a hurricane warning has been extended to New Jersey. It is expected to arrive in the tri-state area late Saturday.
(YWN Desk – NYC)
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