We've known for a long time that New York City is vulnerable to a hurricane, and as Irene bears down, the city is preparing for the worst, CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.


From the Mayor Bloomberg's press conference: "New Yorkers are big hearted people and always come through when the chips are down"

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My sister-in-law is flying in tomorrow. I hope Irene is nice to her as it's her first vacation in years and she is excited to see NYC.

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Don't forget to check on the elderly! ;-)

Salsa, make sure your sister-in-law checks with her airline before she leaves. She could end up spending her vacation at the airport. When is she due to arrive, and where's she staying?

They've already announced that all transit will be shut down at noon tomorrow and likely will be out until Monday. Bridges too.

I am so proud that New Yorkers are so brave and organized. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure everything will go well

Another holdout, Igor Birger, 52, has lived in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, for nine years and had no plans to flee.

"I don't think it's going to be that big a deal," he said. "I used to live in Russia, and nothing scares us. I have my house. I can't leave it."

Birgir said he is prepared for the worst Irene has to offer.

"I bought flashlights and water. I have cash in my pocket, I have plenty of vodka in my freezer, and a couple of cartons of cigarettes," he said. "We'll be fine . . . I have nowhere to go, no house or friends upstate.

"The news people like to scare everyone. What's the big deal?"



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My response is contained in this new song:

Irene is Comin' to Town
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Soho