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Newark Airport flight concerns continue after a ground stop led to hours of delays as Labor Day Weekend travel takes off.
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Newark Airport flight concerns continue after a ground stop led to hours of delays as Labor Day Weekend travel takes off.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a full ground stop at the New Jersey airport, but many flights are still delayed.
A ground stop on Thursday caused delays and some frayed nerves. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke to travelers.
A CBS News analysis of FAA data reveals frequent red flags in flight paths near Reagan Washington National Airport in the year before January's deadly midair collision.
A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has streamlined the application process and expects more than 2,000 students this year, the most ever. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.
The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete the agency's three-month training program.
The FAA wants to extend limited operations at Newark Liberty International Airport through October of next year.
The National Transportation Safety Board released new surveillance video during investigative hearings on January's deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
A federal watchdog is launching an audit into why a dozen air traffic controllers were moved from New York to Philadelphia last year.
A federal watchdog is launching an audit into why a dozen air traffic controllers were moved from New York to Philadelphia last year. It's being welcomed by workers and lawmakers alike in the wake of two serious air traffic outages this spring over Newark's airspace. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Runway incursions occur when a plane is on part of a runway it shouldn't be.
With a busy holiday weekend just days away, safety concerns are top of mind for flyers. investigative reporter Tim McNicholas got to see new tools the agency is using to try to improve safety.
The mayor of Hoboken said his city plans to file a lawsuit against the FAA for failing to halt non-essential helicopter activity.
Hoboken's mayor says his city plans on filing a lawsuit against the FAA for failing to halt non-essential helicopter activity. The city calls them dangerous and disruptive. This comes after a chopper crash in the Hudson River killed six people, including a family of five, in April. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The City of Hoboken plans to file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over what it calls "dangerous and disruptive" helicopter activity. It comes after April's helicopter crash into the Hudson River that killed six people.
Newark Airport's runway construction project, along with air traffic control staffing and equipment outages, led to problems that plagued passengers for weeks.
It will still be a few days before the New Jersey airport can increase the number of arrivals and departures. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about the significance of the reopening of a Newark Airport runway and gave an update on the air traffic control shortage.
A runway at Newark Airport reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule to help ease flight delays and cancellations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The runway that has been under construction is set to reopen Monday, 13 days ahead of schedule. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Two people were rescued after a small plane crashed into Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
A Newark Airport runway that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says.
A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become the newest archbishop, marked by two key events. His vespers ceremony will be on Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become the newest archbishop, marked by two key events. His vespers ceremony will be on Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly beating his 2-year-old son, who his fighting for his life in a NYC hospital.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani had some good news Wednesday for the residents of a NYCHA facility in Queens who have been battling the bitter cold without heat or hot water.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The fast-growing game of Pickleball is being offered at seven schools across the city, with plans to expand more.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of five felony charges including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Hundreds of ICE officers preparing to leave Minneapolis. This comes as more than 300 former federal prosecutors are urging the Justice Department to allow state investigations into shootings involving ICE.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul picked former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to be her running mate. It's the first all-female major party ticket. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
