Suspicious package prompts temporary lockdown at Newark Liberty Airport
As a precaution, Level 1 was evacuated while police investigated. At around 1:45 p.m., the all clear was given.
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As a precaution, Level 1 was evacuated while police investigated. At around 1:45 p.m., the all clear was given.
The FAA says any new flights added at the airport would have to be distributed fairly to increase competition.
The staffing shortage forced the agency to reduce the number of flights at our three major airports, causing delays and cancelations.
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
Passengers at JFK and LaGuardia could see delays up to two hours. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
The Tri-State Area's three major airports have had some of the highest cancelations rates this summer.
The incident happened at Old Bridge Airport in Middlesex County. Officials said a Cessna Skyhawk II, with a student pilot at the control, caught fire after landing at around 4:30 p.m.
De Vries flew to space last month with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin.
The passenger, whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport, was released with no charges filed.
Port Authority Police say other passengers reported the individual was behaving suspiciously and erratically.
The agency said total fines for a variety of alleged bad behavior in 2021 topped more than $1 million.
The project will help drive the region's economic recovery by creating 3,000 union construction jobs.
According to the FAA, controllers were able to return to the original tower and resume normal operations just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Community groups and some members of Congress have raised concerns about the environmental impact.
The FAA has released new numbers that show since February, the agency has received approximately 1,300 unruly passenger reports.
Relief is coming to Long Island neighborhoods that have long complained of incessant airplane noise, even though they are not near any airport.
Port Authority officials say LaGuardia is one of the only major airports in the country without a rail link.
Douglass, who escaped slavery, lived in Rochester for more than two decades and was buried in the city's historic Mount Hope Cemetery after his death in 1895.
Schumer worries that without federal action, airlines could shrink seating even more and create safety issues.
As airlines reduce seat sizes and pack more people onto planes, the Federal Aviation Administration has started tests aimed at setting a minimum standard for seats and the space between rows to ensure safety.
The cracking was found in the plane's pickle forks -- which attach the body of the aircraft to its wings.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday it's awarding a total of $986 million to 354 airports.
The senior senator from New York held a copy of the May 2013 report issued by the NTSB, calling for data recorders in choppers, which followed another helicopter wreck in 2011.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the single engine Mooney M20J went down in the area around the Cape May Lighthouse and quickly submerged into about 18 feet of water Wednesday morning.
Federal safety officials are investigating Southwest Airlines for frequently miscalculating the weight of checked baggage on its flights.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
David Grullon Jr. is allegedly killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
The New Jersey man convicted of driving drunk and killing four people at a Fourth of July celebration in Manhattan will spend at least 24 years in state prison.
A woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Brownsville, Brooklyn Friday morning. It appears she was dragged for nearly two blocks.
David Grullon Jr. is allegedly killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
A sprinkle of color and whimsy has been added to New York City's Flatiron District, lifting spirits up even after the holidays. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian introduces us to Mr. Pink.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be cautious after a potential coyote attack on a small dog.
Young men from across New York City attended a mentorship summit that honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
In his final media event in office, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a collaboration to share AI infrastructure to advance research.
The NYPD is investigating an early morning break-in at a Madison Avenue jewelry store.
