New York avoids worst of Hurricane Irene that moves on toward Eastern Canada

New York avoids worst of Hurricane Irene that moves on toward Eastern Canada

Downgraded a notch to a Category 1 storm, Hurricane Irene made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina just after dawn Saturday. Residents up and down the East Coast are now dealing with Irene’s aftermath. Tropical Storm Irene swept through the desolate