up the local economy. basically what i'm reading in the local paper, looks like the economy is better here than other parts of the country. i gue all is good, hang loose. >> all in good funnel. all fun and games until you get that pat-down on the way out of the airport as you leave. >> reporter: oh, yeah, they may be watching me and doing that. >> good to see you as always, buddy. i'll talk to you again soon. >> reporter: that little new year's surprise. happy new years. this word we just got coming in from new york. port authority reporting all of the main runways are now open at all three of the new york area's major airports. that is a big deal. good news. huge backlog of travelers still remaining in new york but good news to hear all the airports, all the runways are now open after that huge storm, blizzard we saw the past several days. nearly 7500 storms damaged in mud slides in southern california. the community of highland in particular. areas hit by more storms today. hundreds of volunteers are