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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More flights canceled at New York City-area airports
Weather along the East Coast and COVID staffing issues are being blamed for thousands of nationwide flight cancellations.
Snowstorm Causes More Problems For Already Struggling Airline Industry
More than 2,400 flights were canceled as of noon Friday.
Power Disruption Causes Morning Flight Delays At Newark Airport
A power disruption is causing airline delays at Newark Liberty Airport this morning.
Murphy: State Of Emergency To Go Into Effect In New Jersey
He also announced a commercial travel restriction on roads north of I-95 but not the NJ Turnpike, effective Saturday at noon.
LaGuardia Ranked Worst In Nation For Arriving Flight Delays, Newark Even Worse For Departures
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.
Severe Storms Cancel, Delay Hundreds Of Flights Across US
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.
Delays Of More Than 2 Hours At JFK, Newark Airports
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 Fixes Technology Issue That Delayed Flights
Southwest Airlines says it's fixed the technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights Sunday and that it expects a normal day of operations.
FAA: Problem That Caused Flight Delays At New York City, DC Airports Has Been Resolved
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.
Planes Collide At Newark Liberty International Airport
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.
Flight Delays Come To An End After FAA Furloughs Are Lifted
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.
FAA Officially Suspends Employee Furloughs
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended all employee furloughs, officially ending the flight delays that have plagued the nation all week.
Blumenthal: FAA Furloughs 'Enhance Risk' At Nation's Airports
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.
Sequester Budget Cuts To Hit FAA, May Trigger Nationwide Delays
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.
Airlines Announce Widespread Flight Cancellations Ahead Of Winter Storm
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.
Tri-State Area Dries Out, Thaws After Wintry Blast Blankets Region
By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.
Winter Storm Does A Number On Roads In Rockland, Raises Concern On Long Island
The storm system is the same one that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the South.
Fog Blamed For Major Delays At All New York Metro Airports
All New York metro area airports were experiencing major delays Monday afternoon due to heavy fog in the area.
New York City Area Airports Look At Expansion
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.
Massive Winter Storm Disrupting Area Flights
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.
There's No Escaping Snow Misery Anywhere In Tri-State
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.
New York City Area Flight Delays As Bad As Ever
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.
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New York, New Jersey agree to split Gateway Project cost
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Highland Park suspect confessed to shooting, held without bail
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
See it: Ridgefield Park, N.J. police rescue man from burning car
Officers used fire extinguishers to tamp down the fire, giving them time to pull him from the passenger side window.
Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/6 Wednesday forecast
Today will be mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
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NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
New York, New Jersey agree to split Gateway Project cost
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
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Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
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See it: Ridgefield Park, N.J. police rescue man from burning car
Officers used fire extinguishers to tamp down the fire, giving them time to pull him from the passenger side window.
Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
New York, New Jersey agree to split Gateway Project cost
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
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Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
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.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
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Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
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Mets waste Scherzer's return in ninth-inning loss to Reds
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks
Taillon spent more than a decade with the Pirates before being traded to New York in January 2021.
Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
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.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"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.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"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.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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First Alert Weather: Back in business
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Firefighters lift bus off woman trapped below
It happened Tuesday afternoon in Stamford, Connecticut.
Police save man from burning car
The dramatic rescue was caught on video in Bergen County, New Jersey.
NYC receives new shipment of monkeypox vaccine
New Yorkers can soon begin scheduling appointments to receive the monkeypox vaccine.
NYC raising pay for lifeguards
The move is meant to help ease the summer staffing shortage.
