
Airline scheduling glitch threatens even more cancellations
July 4 weekend travelers are jamming airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic started, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
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July 4 weekend travelers are jamming airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic started, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
Weather along the East Coast and COVID staffing issues are being blamed for thousands of nationwide flight cancellations.
More than 2,400 flights were canceled as of noon Friday.
A power disruption is causing airline delays at Newark Liberty Airport this morning.
He also announced a commercial travel restriction on roads north of I-95 but not the NJ Turnpike, effective Saturday at noon.
In a revelation that likely will not be surprising for those who fly into or out of New York City airports, LaGuardia Airport is ranked worst in the nation for arriving flight delays.
Nearly 900 flights have been canceled across the U.S. and another 500 have been delayed due to a large storm system moving through the middle part of the country.
A statement on the Federal Aviation Administration's website says Saturday evening's delays are being caused by airplane traffic management plan that was put into effect because of an equipment outage.
Southwest Airlines says it's fixed the technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights Sunday and that it expects a normal day of operations.
Thousands of travelers along the East Coast are facing flight delays Saturday due to technical issues at a Federal Aviation Administration center in Virginia, authorities said.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m., Scandinavian Airlines 908, an Airbus A330, and ExpressJet 4226, an Embraer E145 aircraft, made contact while both aircraft were taxiing for departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Congress approved a bill Friday allowing the U.S. Department of Transportation to shift about $250 million within the agency and put 15,000 air traffic controllers back on the job full-time.
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended all employee furloughs, officially ending the flight delays that have plagued the nation all week.
The FAA announced all of its 47,000 employees, including 15,000 air traffic controllers, will be furloughed one day every two weeks through September.
About 50,000 FAA employees including 15,000 air traffic controllers are being forced to take a furlough day every other week until the end of September because of the cuts.
As of Thursday night, airlines have canceled more than 2,400 flights scheduled for Friday. Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport and LaGuardia Airport have more than a 1,000 cancellations.
By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.
The storm system is the same one that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the South.
All New York metro area airports were experiencing major delays Monday afternoon due to heavy fog in the area.
While the Port Authority takes in proposals to do an airport capacity study Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia, one local aviation advocate says the first thing to do is upgrade the air traffic control system.
Be prepared for delays if you're planning on catching a flight from JFK, Laguardia or Newark airport. The ice storm frosting the region is also freezing some flights.
No matter where you went in the Tri-State Area on Thursday there was no escaping the aftermath of a Wednesday snowstorm that dropped as much as 20 inches in certain spots.
A new government report criticizes attempts to reduce area airport chaos, saying scheduling rules continue to put too many planes in line when weather is the worst.
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Officers used fire extinguishers to tamp down the fire, giving them time to pull him from the passenger side window.
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
Today will be mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s.
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
It all started with a home security camera.
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
Officers used fire extinguishers to tamp down the fire, giving them time to pull him from the passenger side window.
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
It all started with a home security camera.
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Taillon spent more than a decade with the Pirates before being traded to New York in January 2021.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
It happened Tuesday afternoon in Stamford, Connecticut.
The dramatic rescue was caught on video in Bergen County, New Jersey.
New Yorkers can soon begin scheduling appointments to receive the monkeypox vaccine.
The move is meant to help ease the summer staffing shortage.