City developers in the public and private sectors have been investing in infrastructure that can lessen the impact of extreme weather.
The Pompton and Passaic Rivers are below their high water marks, literally calm before the storm.
Several New Jersey public services have been suspended while residents begin to face power outages and flooding.
From shorelines to Atlantic City evacuation, see snapshots from around the Garden State.
State Police Superintendant Rick Fuentes said the Raritan River basin was a bigger worry than the Passaic River basin. VIDEO
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New York greets Hurricane Sandy with fewer shelters and state troopers — and a shorter timeline for evacuation
Gov. Chris Christie has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey and ordered the evacuation of some areas. Atlantic City will begin evacuations at noon Sunday.
Hurricane Sandy is bringing heavy winds, rain and tidal surges to the NYC region.
The gift by a hedge fund manager from Queens is believed to be the largest gift ever to a public park. VIDEO
