Start The Slideshow Via Getty Images, remarkable photos of the lead-up to Hurricane Sandy potentially making landfall in the city. Back Forward An NYPD officer patrols the promenade near Battery Park today. (Via Getty Images) Back Forward The city streets largely emptied out this morning. (Via Getty Images) Back Forward Not every pedestrian has abandoned the streets--here's Times Square early this morning. (Via Getty Images) Back Forward Saks Fifth Avenue has boarded its windows. (Via Getty Images) Back Forward The empty highway leading to Atlantic City. (Via Getty Images) Back Forward Atlantic City sends a message to Sandy. (Via Getty Images) Back (Via Getty Images) Share this:TwitterFacebookRedditGoogle +1EmailPrint