FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
N.Y. and N.J. senators want a briefing from the feds over the unmanned drones that have been alarming residents over the past few weeks.
Lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are demanding they get a briefing from the federal government. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story.
The mystery in the skies over New Jersey continues, with one law enforcement official saying the flying objects were seen over critical infrastructure.
CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to a military veteran who said he knew something was up.
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
The TSA said Tuesday is one of the busiest days Thanksgiving week, and Wednesday is even worse. The FAA said it's planning possible ground stops or delays at Tri-State Area airports until Tuesday night because of air traffic control shortages. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News New York's Dan Rice report.
Newark Liberty International Airport says FAA staffing issues may cause flight delays for this holiday travel rush. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at conditions.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
There are new concerns about flight delays as we head into the holiday travel rush. A number of flights at Newark Airport arrived hours late Saturday due to staffing issues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at what it all means for travelers this holiday season.
The Federal Aviation Administration is now accepting applications through Nov. 4 for air traffic controllers.
There's progress in the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to solve the air traffic controller shortage. CBS New York investigator Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport last month. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been reporting on the delays and has the data that reveals just how big of an impact this had on travel.
The airport seemed to be getting back on track late Monday night, but there were a lot of frustrated passengers trying to get home after the holiday weekend. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the numerous delays at the airport.
The FAA says delays at Newark Liberty Airport are due to the moving of air traffic controllers to Philadelphia.
The FAA has had to slow air traffic coming into Newark over thew last two days due to safety concerns, causing some flights to arrive more than a hour late. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
After a spate of close calls on airport runways, the union for air traffic controllers has reached a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure more rest time. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from Ronkonkoma.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
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.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Fire deaths in New York City are up more than 60% compared to this time last year, data shows.
A search is underway in the Rockaways after a teen swimmer went missing Tuesday.
The NYPD is searching for a prisoner that bolted from police custody in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Fire deaths in New York City are up more than 60% compared to this time last year, data shows.
A search is underway in the Rockaways after a teen swimmer went missing Tuesday.
The NYPD is searching for a prisoner that bolted from police custody in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
New York City has extended nearly 100,000 3-K and Pre-K offers for the upcoming school year, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock was in Coney Island on Tuesday and takes a closer look at the Parks Department's final preparations.
After eight days off, the Knicks are finally back in action. The Eastern Conference Finals tip off Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the heat and humidity will be a recipe for potentially severe weather in the afternoon. The rest of the week will be much cooler, but the rain will stick around.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a New York City law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Officers were bringing a 21-year-old man who had been arrested earlier in the day in Brownsville to the courthouse. When they got out of the van with the prisoner, he broke free and ran off.
