NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene began to hammer New York City late on Saturday, prompting Mayor Michael Bloomberg to warn New Yorkers to stay inside and ride out a storm that is on a direct path for the world's financial capital.
"Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly," a tired looking Bloomberg told a news conference. "The storm is now finally hitting New York City. The winds will increase, the rain will increase and the tidal surge will increase."
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