Brooklyn braces for Hurricane Sandy

01/07

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Nostrand Avenue subway station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn is shut in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

02/07

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The New York City subway system was shut at 7pm in preparation for Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

03/07

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Nostrand Avenue subway station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn is shut in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

04/07

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Some Brooklyn residents took the storm preparations less seriously than others - Barboncino, a pizza restaurant in Prospect Heights advertises: 'Last chance for Pizza before the Apocalypse'.

05/07

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Bare shelves at Bob & Betty's supermarket as Prospect Heights residents stock up ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

06/07

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Prospect Heights residents stock up on food at Bob & Betty's supermarket on Sunday night ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

07/07

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Bare shelves at Bob & Betty's supermarket on Sunday night as Prospect Heights residents stock up ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

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Brooklyn residents braced themselves as they prepared for Hurricane Sandy to hit. The storm, dubbed 'Frankenstorm', is expected to hit the New York City area within 24 hours.