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The Early Word: Tornado Watch In Effect Until 11 a.m.
Flooding reported across the borough as Hurricane Irene downgraded to a tropical storm; 5,000-plus Brooklyn Con Ed customers without power.

Paul graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. in Journalism in 2007. Before coming to Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch, he edited Little Neck Patch, which launched in November 2010.
He is a former editor of the Vancouver Business Journal and the Queens Chronicle.
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<b>Politics </b><br><i>How would you describe your political beliefs? </i>
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The Atlantic Yards project, traffic, bike safety, pollution, affordable housing, jobs, access to quality education, gentrification.
Flooding reported across the borough as Hurricane Irene downgraded to a tropical storm; 5,000-plus Brooklyn Con Ed customers without power.

Groom Onell Goven said "a little bit of rain" wasn't going to stop him from enjoying his big day.
Stay with Patch for ongoing coverage on the borough's response to the storm.
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