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Pilot and his partner killed in Long Island plane crash, family says
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
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A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
An air traffic controller shortage is having a major impact on one of the busiest travel holiday weeks. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The FAA said problems continued early Tuesday at Newark Liberty Airport after air traffic controller staffing issues led to several delays on Monday night. And there are concerns that flight problems could pop back up going forward. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.
It will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
A new agency initiative will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The FAA is looking into a Southwest flight that veered off course while on approach to land at New York's LaGuardia Airport and may have buzzed the air traffic control tower.
The delayed deliveries come after a slew of safety incidents involving United aircraft that have led the the Federal Aviation Administration to tighten its oversight of the airline. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
The agency says the decision should alleviate congestion at local airports like Newark Liberty.
The agency says the decision should alleviate congestion at local airports like Newark Liberty. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what went wrong when a plane landed on the Southern State Parkway on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bHkQNM
Federal investigators are providing new details about a close call last year at JFK Airport in New York.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
It's a problem holiday travelers can't do much about: air traffic controller shortages.
AAA says nearly 49 million Americans will be hitting the roads, which is up slightly from last year.
The helicopter crashed at MacArthur Airport at around 9:45 a.m. Saturday, the FAA said in a statement to CBS New York.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
How pigs are now being bred to help grow life-saving organs for humans; the pros and cons of asking a chatbot for medical advice; the clinic offering health care to pets and their owners, and what an age researcher says is a stunning new study about preventing HIV infections.
A specialized NYPD K-9 team is in Paris this summer for the Olympics to help with security at venues. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more on how they're protecting athletes and fans.
Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges. As CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us, they're ready, willing and able to start a new chapter in their lives.
Billy Joel was awarded the Key to New York City before the final performance of his Madison Square Garden residency Thursday night.
A family-run bridal store is going public with a brazen crime. A trio of thieves ripped off a jewelry case in full view of security cameras. Only CBS New York Long Island reporter Carolyn Gusoff has that video from Floral Park.