Be prepared, but don’t panic. Governor Christie has declared a state of emergency in advance of what he says will be, at best, moderate flooding and at worst, a one-two-punch, nor’easter and hurricane.

Candidate Christie’s stepped off the campaign trail cancelling public events in New Hampshire to focus on storm preparedness here.

And commuters are paying more and getting less. NJ Transit fares went up nine percent. Service went down. And with no new government funding another fare hike looms.